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Paul
04-11-2006, 04:26 PM
17.01: “Bar Wars VII: It’s Not Over Yet”
Moe is dismayed to learn that the Olde Watering Hole is being renovated and given a more modern look, inspiring him to do the same with the tavern. However, Barney and the other barflies are happy with the current state of the bar, and decide to take action against the Watering Hole by sabotaging the renovation. But in their anger, they wind up creating a magnificent piece of art, and their rivals take all of the credit.

17.02: “Out of Africa” (Part One)
Homer and Marge return from Africa after deciding to take a break from each other, but Homer is not familiar with the rules of their temporary separation. He later thinks that Marge wants to sleep with other men and decides to retaliate by finding a cheap floozy. Marge soon finds out about his plans and decides to make their separation permanent, leaving a guilt-ridden Homer to make amends before she meets someone else.

17.03: “Out of Africa” (Part Two)
Barney returns from Africa after boarding a late flight, and walks into another argument between Homer and Marge. Homer has just made a crack about Marge, culminating in her throwing away the ‘promise ring’ he gave her. Barney decides to use his professional skills as a meddler to bring them back together and sets up a romantic cruise, but Marge winds up making Homer walk the plank after he makes another mean joke.

17.04: “If Things Were Zifferent”
Homer moves in with Barney until his problems with Marge are sorted out, whilst Marge struggles to pay the rent after his departure. Out of options, she turns to Artie Ziff for help, who has his own interests in mind when he finds out about Homer and Marge’s breakup. In the meantime, Barney retreats to Moe’s more often when he can’t cope living with Homer, and winds up getting drunk as Homer attempts to make amends.

17.05: “The Garage Sale”
Homer is hurt when he discovers that Marge is trying to sell her promise ring in a garage sale and begins to re-consider the fact that they may never reconcile. When the ring is eventually sold, Homer finds that he can’t sleep or eat (as much!) and decides to track down the owner in order to get the ring back. Meanwhile, Barney declares war on a neighbor who bought the only thing he wanted for himself at Marge’s garage sale.

17.06: “Marge’n England”
Marge returns to Africa after discovering that she left an important family heirloom but inadvertently boards a flight to England instead. Homer, on the other hand, winds up in Africa after yet another attempt to reconcile with Marge, and is confused over her whereabouts. In the meantime, Marge just wants to leave England before the heirloom is sold, and gets a job at a British pub where she runs into a Barney-like customer.

17.07: “The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn’t” (#350)
Homer finally decides to give up in his efforts to win Marge’s heart again, and cancels his Thanksgiving plans in his depression. Barney becomes determined to cheer up Homer before Thanksgiving day and realises only Marge, who has volunteered at the local homeless shelter, can help. Marge agrees, and after discovering Homer’s depression, she finally decides to give him another chance... but only if he cooks their turkey!

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Reverend Lovejoy
04-12-2006, 11:47 AM
Not bad!

Alpha
04-12-2006, 04:53 PM
I know I haven't replied to your fanguides in a long while, but these are great ideas. Well done. :thumbsup

Paul
04-12-2006, 06:12 PM
17.08: “BusyBarney”
Marge is frustrated when she learns that her parents are unhappy that she is back with Homer, even more so when she finds out that Patty and Selma are trying to split them up. Marge decides to ‘disown’ her family, but when their apartment suddenly rent goes up, she is faced with turning to them for help. Meanwhile, Barney is pleased with himself after Homer and Marge’s reconciliation, and decides to become a fulltime busybody.

17.09: “Homer for Christmas”
Homer and Marge are forced to spend Christmas at the Bouvier house when Abe travels to New York to spend it with his army buddies, and Homer has trouble adjusting to their unusual traditions. Later, after becoming tired of her family’s cracks about Homer, Marge encourages him to volunteer at a homeless shelter with her. In the meantime, Barney tries to encourage the barflies to help him decorate the tavern for Christmas.

17.10: “A Midnight to Remember”
Homer and Marge move back into their old apartment. Marge encourages Homer to throw a new year’s party to celebrate, but he is concerned about his dad’s whereabouts when he doesn’t return from New York after a Christmas with his army buddies. Homer attempts to track down his dad in New York, and Marge, who has tagged along, wants to get back before midnight. Meanwhile, Barney tries to keep their party in order.

17.11: “Homey Smoke”
Barney is dismayed to learn that Moe’s Tavern has been burnt down in a fire and is forced to find another hangout until it is rebuilt. Moe, on the other hand, attempts to find the cause of the fire; whilst Marge desperately tries to hide the truth – she was responsible after she started to smoke again. In the meantime, Homer tries to resist the urge to take up smoking when he finds several packs hidden in the apartment.

17.12: “Access Her Areas”
Homer finally gets a job, working for Artie Ziff at his office supply company. Homer is delighted when he receives a promotion after just two weeks, but is shocked when Artie demands weekly ‘access’ to Marge if he is to keep the job. Homer decides to take Artie to court, where his lawyer, Lionel Hutz, creates several more problems. Meanwhile, as Moe’s is being rebuilt, Barney even considers going to the Olde Watering Hole.