Category: Humor
Death Warmed Over (by Lily of the West)
Summary: The grim reaper makes an appearance at the Ponderosa to carry off a Cartwright. Now, if only he could remember which one…
don’t worry – it’s NOT a death fic; all C’s will be returned in fine working order at the end of it.
Rated: K (5,920 words)
Double Take (by GinnyF)
Summary: What Happened Before the Opening Scene. The writer has no idea how the ride-up would have actually been filmed. I imagine it was a lot more complicated than I depicted.
Rating: K (2800 words)
Wild Oats (by the Tahoe Ladies)
Summary: On a cold winter’s night, with help from a bottle of Bear Paw Johnson’s white lighting, what could the Cartwright boys ever find to talk about while their pa was sleeping soundly on the only bed in a ratty old line shack?
This story was written in collaboration by The Tahoe Ladies, Helen, and BeckyS. WC: 7425 Rated: R
Just Another Friday (by Lily of the West)
Summary: Everybody needs a bucket. When a new hardware shipment containing identical-looking buckets arrives in Virginia City, a day full of fun and adventure ensues.
This story is several years old, and many may already know it. Then again, it’s soooo old it may actually be new to some people 😉
Rated: T (35,750 words)
Bear Hunt (by Anne G)
Synopsis: While trying to catch a bear, a young Little Joe and a friend incur Adam’s wrath. Both brothers try to resolve what being a brother means and in the end, come to realize how important they each are to the other.
Rating: T (due to language) (9,470 words)
Cupid’s Messenger (by JennieA & DebbieB)
Summary: Cupid delivers a Valentine’s message. Let’s see if Adam can worm his way out of this one!
Rated: G (11,540 words)
For Pete’s Sake (by Lily of the West)
Summary: Bonanza is still in pre-production with the directors and editors still ironing out the ‘little’ details.
Rating: G
Words: 1,300
Cupid’s Messenger (by DebbieB & JennieA)
Summary: Cupid delivers a Valentine’s message. Let’s see if Adam can worm his way out of this one!
Rated: G (11,540 words)
Ponderosa Prankster (by Gail G)
Summary: With a prankster on the Ponderosa. No telling who the next victim will be.
Rating: G
Words: 13,400
An Afterwork Conversation (by Jenny G)
Summary: An unusual take on what it’s like living in the big house.
Rating: K (1,540 words)
Marrying Off Laura (by Jenny G)
Summary: It’s just like the title says.
Rating: T (3,515 words)
The Daring Deeds of the Deadeye Kid (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: When bandits invade the Ponderosa, a fourteen-year-old boy with an overactive imagination fed on dime novels decides that he and he alone can save his family.
Rating: K Word Count: 6,040
The Deadeye Kid Series, links to all stories of this series included.
A Few Changes (by Diana G)
Summary: Adam wakes to find a stranger in the house and and not everything as it was before he fell asleep.
Rating: G (2,300 words)
Questions and Answers (by DebbieB)
Summary: Through the eyes of a six-year old this story is dedicated to those of us who have raised little boys and who know the questions they can come up with in regard to their growing bodies. Thank you Ben Cartwright for giving us your sons to use as examples. No harsh language, no correct terms, just funny stuff.
Rated: PG (9,125 words)
Beyond Looney (by Robin)
Summary: We find the need to apologize to Looney Tunes.
Rating: T (4,640 words)
