[Mayberry]

Welcome to the 50th Craig Manning and Ashley Kerwin Appreciation Thread


Made by Ria


Made by Kelly




By kaleidocat



1. Because he'd love her for who she is.
2. Because she's his favourite pastry chef.
3. Because they won Luau King and Queen.
4. Because of all the songs he wrote for her.
5. Because missing the beach wasn't so bad after all.
6. Because he sent her a dozen roses.
7. Because she didn't laugh when he sang to her in the gym.
8. Because even Jake prefered him with Ashley instead of Manny!
9. Because he signed her petition about GM foods.
10. Because he stood up for her to his dad.
11. Because he was sorry for what he did to her.
12. Because C/A smoochies were always so much hotter than C/M slobberfests.
13. Because she's glad they're on the same page.
14. Because his lyrics were just right.
15. Because Jake thinks Melissa has nice eyes. They go well with her eyebrows.
16. Because they both have a passion for music.
17. Because she was there for him when his dad died.
18. Because they were the most mature couple on the show.
19. Because she wanted to know if he loved her before they had sex.
20. Because they sing great together.
21. Because they both have the same kind of style.
22. Because they both like the same kind of music.
23. Because they have both been through rough times in life.
24. Because he's a loser and he knows he screwed up...it's time for a 2nd try.
25. Because broken hearts always mend.
26. Because he got her the perfect Christmas gift.
27. Because they communicate best through music.
28. Because he even told Manny he couldn't break up with Ash for her.
29. Because he said he loved her when Manny was standing right there.
30. Because she rocks, and he knows it.
31. Because a Ramones t-shirt is so much better than that pink fuzzy sweater thing.
32. Because they were study buddies turned lovers!
33. Because of the cute snow fight.
34. Because Craig and Ashley had more then just hormones.
35. Because Ashley knew how to give the guy space (unlike Manny).
36. Because Melissa says Jake's a good kisser.
37. Because she knows what emo is.
38. Because she's Ashley, the bad influence!
39. Because she's really happy.
40. Because he's not letting anyone come between them again.
41. Because she's more important than the Squatch.
42. Because it was all for her.
43. Because they're back!
44. Because he paid no attention to Manny.
45. Because they can have meaningful conversations.
46. Because they are in love.
47. Because they put every form of emotion into their relationship.
48. Because Ash is gonna stick with him.
49. Because they are gonna make it work this time.
50. Because they will always be there for each other.
51. Because NOBODY will get in the way of them this time.
52. Because she is there with him.
53. Because she wanted him to get help.
54. Because they can talk about anything - it's never hard or awkward.
55. Because it's a yes.
56. Because this time it's nuclear, but they're NOT over.
57. Because they only needed one bed!
58. Because he's her Craig.
59. Because sometimes it's worth the pain.
60. Because "After everything that happened, after all that I did, you came back."
61. Because he wants to be her boyfriend.
62. Because they can talk about music, movies and of course, goulash.
63. Because they're willing to ride each other's rollar coaster of emotion.
64. Because matching wrist cuffs are totally cute.
65. Because she lost her virginity to him.
66. Because their paths in life lead them back to each other.
67. Because 'Cranny' kinda sounds lame; besides Crash just goes together smoothly.
68. Because what kind of instrument, other than the tambourine can Manny really play? REALLY?
69. Because Ashley is Craig's punk rock princess.
70. Because this Crash won't lead to disaster.
71. Because they are in tune.
72. Because Ashley actually makes jokes around him
73. Becuase they know so much about each other.
74. Because they have their own special kiss.
75. Becaus they're going to miss eachother a lot.
76. Because its cute how they tease each other!
77. Because "Did you say rocked out?"
78. Because he's going to smother her in sweat.
79. Because it was hell telling him he couldn't go to England with her, ever for the summer.
80. Because they are the best disaster on Degrassi
81. Because "I love you." Doesn't mean. "Goodbye."
82. Because Ashley is his leading lady.
83. Because he loves her enough to wanna marry her
84. Because no matter how hard they try they'll never be able to replace each other.
85. Because the hole left in Craig's heart will never really be filled.
86. Because she will send him obscure brit pop.
87. Because even Jimmy could see it was meant to be.
88. Because Spinner even lightened up about them.
89. Because Cr-Ash[n]: Destined.
90. Because they're the next Joey and Caitlin.
91. Because kisses on the cheek are totally sweet.
92. Because they'd make beautiful kids.
93. Because they're like a spoon full of sugar.
94. Because she can forgive and forget.
95. Because Crash Course??? Hmmm....
96. Because we still want an angsty airport scene.
97. Because he chased her.
98. Because Manny can't help him, like Ash can.
99. Because shes the ONLY person he has ever had the slightest understanding of.
100. Because there is no love like emo love.
101. Because when they are in a room together they sometimes forget there are other people in the room.
102. Because September isn't that far away.
103. Because he acts more humble and low-key around her.
104. Because they saw the worst of each other and still stuck around.
105. Because they showed each other the best of them.
106. Because everything comes back to them.
107. Because their love is real.
108. Because both Jake and Melissa like CrAsh.
109. Because they could watch Mary Poppins together.
110. Because she doesn't have to dress trashy to gain his to attention.
111. Because he can tame her.
112. Because she trusted him enough to know he wouldn't hurt her in the fight.
113. Because they bring out different sides of each other.
114. Because she's like his fine champagne.
115. Because what's up with those pants on the lamp?!
116. Because she encouraged him that people could change.
117. Because Craig's lucky that Ash is even willing to look at him again.
118. Because all she has to do is look over at him and she'll be fine.
119. Because she was one of the first people he told about his dad's death.
120. Because the best music they write is together.
121. Because she stopped him when he was beating up Joey, would Manny do that?
122. Because she wants to keep in contact.
123. Because no one has made them as happy as they make eachother.
124. Because he apologized and she accepted.
125. Because she's his snow angel.
126. Because they make sense.
127. Because Manny is nothing compared to Ashley.
128. Because "We're going to get you help."
129. Because we cried with Craig when she left for the summer.
130. Because for eachother "they're every prayer that went unanswered."
131. Because she cares for him...a lot, and he knows it. (From Crellie scene in Secret)
132. Becuase they had a great make out session in Pride.
133. Because only Craig can make Ashley put down a book.
134. he wants to make her his.
135. Because something about the way she shines.
136. Because shes the girl of his dreams.
137. Because he feels safe with her.
138. Because him cheating on Ash again is Against All Odds.
139. Because he held her in his arms.
140. Because when they realize they are wrong, they let each other know and make an effort to change
141. Because when Ashley realized she was wrong in SISOSIG, she let Craig know.
142. Because they could be worse off.
143. Because her name is written twice.
144. Because if they did break up, no one else would be as right for them.
145. Because the're living like astronauts
146. Because he thinks she's a good song writer.
147. Because he was sorry for making fun of her lyrics.
148. Because they're passionate.
149. Because he wanted to write a song with her for Kevin Smith.
150. Because he sings an apology to Ashley in front of the whole school and lets everyone know how wrong he was.
151. Because she's so in the band,
152. Because they blossom.
153. Because they have the best snowfights.
154. Because a bump in the road, isn't reason enough to dislike them.
155. Because "Craig this is Kind of perfect."
156. Because they used protection.
157. Because he never apologized to Manny the way he did to Ashley.
158. Because she helped him spend his birthday money.
159. Becuase she asked about his birthday.
160. Because he knows he screwed up.
161. Because he knows he never her earned her trust.
162. Because he knows he hurt her.
163. Becuase you only seek revenge on the people you love.
164. Because he LIKES the thought of Ash decorating his locker.*cough*
165. Because she hates how she hurt him.
166. Because any scene with them is good.
167. Because he invited her to the tree trimming party.
168. Because Jimmy knew it wouldn't stay platonic.
169. Because he can't wait for her to hear his music.
170. Because he sighed when she mouthed "I love you.."
171. Because he wanted to met her in the gym.
172. Because she could be his heroin.
173. Because crashing and burning isn't so bad. When you have someone there to help you.
174. Because he and her collide.
175. Because they have more then their music.
176. Because she broke up with Jimmy so she could be free to hook up with Craig.
177. Because even Jake thought they'd get back together.
178. Because she can tame his wild heart.
179. Because "There is only a dream of you."
180. Because he knew he was blind to how she felt.
181. Because he finally earned her trust.
182. Because she can help him breath again.
183. Because leaving for London was the hardest thing she ever had to do.
184. Because even NY times loves the idea of Craig and Ashley.
185. Because they can sit around doing nothing and look cute.
186. Because Ash is part of Craig's support team.
187. Because "Don't talk about Ashley like that."
188. Because Degrassi is full of Crash shippers.
189. Because he told Sally he loved Ashley.
190. Because he doesn't feel like he should have to prove his love for her.
191. Because in 20 years it'll still be Ashley
192. Becaue he says "I love you" at other places then airports.
193. Because she wanted him at the recepetion
194. Because she showed Craig out... And straight to the hotel room
195. Because he covered her eyes
196. Because flower petals is beyond sweet
197. Because he instantly apologizes for whatever he did
198. Because he's just as important to her as her dad
199. Because even their parents and friends couldn't stop them
200. Because he was more than prepared.
201. Because the song ("What I Know") "meant so much to us"
202. Because the recording studio would always be there, but he wasn't so sure about her
203. Because she went to Mr. Manning's funeral.
204. Because she started the collection for Craig's father.
205. Because they can go vintage shopping together
206. Because he begged to take pictures of her.
207. Because he wanted her to lose her virginity in style at a hotel.
208. Because she was the first to hug him after his father died.
209. Because he can still dial her number by heart even when he is going though an emotional bipolar breakdown.
210. Because he can remember the night he had sex with Ashley, even in the middle of an emotional bipolar breakdown.
211. Becuase they don't claim to be perfect.
212. Because they're star-crossed lover's.
213. Because they're Degrassi's number one power couple.
214. Because they are the only couple to survive the cheating storyline (other then Joey and Caitlin).
215. Because Kevin Smith loved their collaboration.
216. Because Craig said he was practicing for his wedding....to Ash.
217. Because Craig'll wear a suit for her.
218. Because both she AND he got nothing left to prove.
219. Because their love will make it to the end, no matter what happens
220. Because their chemistry was so powerful it blew Aubrey away.
221. Because she knew he was always destined for greatness
222. Because they stared/smiled at each other
223. Because she loves his curls
224. Because "I like you", "I like you"
225. Because he'll get them out by 9
226. Because Joey knew it was love
227. Because their mushy talk is totally adorable
228. Because he like... needs her
229. Because they love fries and gravy
230. Because Crash won the Oscar!
231. Because Crash has their own ice cream flavor!
232. Because they have their own love theme music!
233. Because they're the king and queen of smiley kisses.


By Keturah



Popgurls.com interview with Jake Epstein:
Which girl would you pick? Can you tell me?

Jake: Personally? Ashley. I mean, honestly, I never understood the Manny/Craig relationship. I just think the two characters wouldn't go well together in real life.




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Crash Fan Fiction

I Saw Her Standing There - Nikki's Fic
This Is It , The Mixed Tape
Learning to Breathe, The Best Laid Plans-Diana's fics
Empty Apartment -Lissa's fic
More Things Change -Nicole's fic

Various Others:
Rings, Rainy Days, and Valentines
The Crash
Bad Decisions
Craig's Pain



By Jenn





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<OPTION> Love songs
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<OPTION> Lyrics
<OPTION> Vintage clothing
<OPTION> The holidays
<OPTION> Keyboards
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<OPTION> Ambulances (Eye of the Tiger)
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<OPTION> D-Mailing
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Past Thread Titles

1. He'd love her for who she is
2. A Ramones shirt is way better than that pink sweater... thing
3. Because "Ashley and I, We're Back!"
4. Because Everything--It was all about Ashley
5. "So, you're here with me?" "Absolutely."
6. Because they only needed one bed
7. This Holiday is all about them... and goulash.
8. Because they're in tune with each other
9. Because they have never been this happy
10. Because she's not leaving.
11. Because he wants to get drunk off their love
12. Because she may have broken up the Squatch, but he repaired their love.
13. Because her heart's in Toronto
14. Because she'll be waiting for an email
15. Because we still want an angsty airport scene
16. Because she's his leading lady
17. Because leaving for England was the hardest thing she had to do
18. Because Space Isn't Always A Bad Thing.
19. Because Flower Petals Is Beyond Sweet
20. Because in 20 years it'll still be Ashley.
21. Because he'll smother her in sweat.
22. Because if it's love, make it hurt
23. Because he'll always be "her" Craig.
24. Because they have more than the music.
25. Because Jake prefers Crash and so do we
26. Because it's all about the pants on the lamp
27. Because she's his love buzz.
28: Because that picture was obviously photoshopped
29: Because their reunion was worth the work they put in
30: Because in thirty years, they'll still think of one another
31: Because no other couple cuddles so cute on a couch
32: Because he's still waiting on the other side of nothing
33: Because out of sight does not always mean out of mind
34: Because we're saving up for Ashley's ticket to Toronto
35: Because he'd stand outside her window with a stereo.
36: Because she's the one that got the "I love you"
37. Because CRASH won best picture at the oscars
38. Because we still have faith in our power couple
39. Because she always knew he was destined for greatness
40. Because in 40 yrs they will finally have that apartment in Vancouver
41. Because us CrAshaholics really need a fix
42. Because they really are like magnets
43.Because we're dreaming of CrAsh babies
44.Because this rollercoaster still has some twists and turns.
45.Because we miss their smiley kisses
46. Because Joey knew it was love
47. Because with both of them back, anything can happen
48. Because she missed him while she was looking for herself.
49. Because we're CrAshaholics and we refuse to go to rehab.

Now, drum roll please, here is the list of the Top 50 Crash Moments as picked by the Angsty Artists!
Starting with #50...

50. Fist bump (TANE)
49. CrAsh IM-ing each other in VC
48. Ashley slapping Craig (Holiday)
47. Craig thinks Ashley decorated his locker/Ashley is speechless at the sight of Craig (GITM)
46. Craig and Ashley fighting in the MI lab (RRHS)
45. Craig taking Ashley's picture (DIB)
44. "Testing 1 2 is there a Craig Manning in the house?" (AILMH)
43. Craig and Ashley's "variety hour"/photo session (ND)
42. Tree-trimming (Holiday)
41. Ash sitting on his lap "I love your curls" (FF)
40. Ashley sticking up to her mom (VC)
39. Their goodbye kiss (GDTR)
38. Makeup scene (SISOSIG)
37. Craig checking Ashley out by the lockers (TMBA)
36. Craig talking to Joey about the girls leaving (GDTR)
35. Guitar shopping (GITM)
34. Ash saying the lyrics are just right (RRHS)
33. Kiss and make up (Secret)
32. The stare in HF
31. Craig telling Sally he loves Ash and won't hurt her again.(VC)
30. Craig and Ashley exchange looks during the final (TANE)
29. "How much do you love me now?!" (WEG)
28. Craig gives her a journal (GDTR)
27. The makeout on the couch (Pride)
26. Their Taming of the Shrew interpretation (DIB)
25. Craig defending Ashley against his dad (TANE)
24. Ashley telling Craig they are going to get him help (VC)
23. "He'd love her for who she is" (DIB)
22. "Until you mean it" (RRHS)
21. Craig asking Ash to the dance (TANE)
20. Craig threatens to "smother her in sweat" (WEG)
19. Snowball fight!! (Holiday)
18. "So you finally asked that Ashley girl out?" (TMBA)
17. Their WEG performance
16. Kissing on the stairs in front of the school(VC)
15. Craig singing "shine" to Ashley in the gym. (SISOSIG)
14. Crying in the phonebooth (VC)
13. Makeout scene (SISOSIG)
12. The hotel room scene: after "pants on the lamp"/"But I'm your Craig"
11. "Craig and I are back together, and that's it" (VC)
10. Craig sings to her in RRHS
9. Dancing at the end of the Luau (TANE)
8. Ashley mouthing "I Love You" to Craig at her dad's wedding (VC)
7. Craig telling Spinner/Marco it's all about Ashley (ND)
6. Dance in the club (VC)
5. The kiss in the hallway (ND)
4. Ash's acceptance of Craig's proposal (VC)
3. The kiss after Craig runs out of the studio (ND)
2. Hospital room scene (VC)
And the number one Crash moment?...
1. The hotel room: surprise/rose petals/their first time (VC)
Naturally!

Ash's Last Journal Entry

Have you ever done that thing with your eyes where you focus on something with like a regular pattern, like checkered curtains or something really close up and then your eyes go blurry for a second, but then when everything comes back into focus it's like a strange, vivid 3-D effect and you can't tell how close up or far away the thing you're staring at is, like even though you know it's across the room you feel like you can touch it?
That's as close as I can come to describing the last year or so with Craig. Especially since he began to have bipolar episodes. I know he's there, but no matter how far I reach, I just can't touch him. Even when he's on his medication and we're having fun, writing songs and playing music together, he's just a little bit out of reach. Of course he can't help it. He's not trying to hold back from me. It's me. On some level I just can't let myself put him into focus. I'm always worrying about him, waiting for the next bipolar episode, watching for signs. I can't trust my own judgment around him -- when he's happy is it because he's off his meds, having a manic period, or when he's upset is that because he's off his meds, or they're not working, and he's depressed? I can't tell -- and I know how much it hurts him to have me constantly questioning his moods...and it's too much for me to handle too.

So I just have to go away. It feels horrible, like I'm abandoning someone who needs me. But I need to deal with my own things, and Craig has Joey and Caitlin there for him -- not his biological parents but an amazingly supportive substitute. It was hell telling Craig I didn't want him to come with me to England, even just for the summer. I guess he figured out what that really means. But it was something I had to do.

I'm sorry...bye.

Craig's Last Journal Entry

Back to square one for both me and my tiny stepdad Joey. Weird timing -- both of our leading ladies (and onetime fiances) bail on us for faraway places (Ashley to England, Caitlin to LA) within a day or two of each other. Now it's just me, Joey and my sister. Living in a house technically owned by his oldest flame Caitlin. Don't ask me how that's going to work out...too much to thin about...man I've never seen a 30-whatever year-old guy bawl his eyes out like Joey did when Caitlin left. Funny, I was shocked, but I never really so much felt like crying when Ashley left. Must be because I'm a real man or something...yeah right. Instead I stopped taking my meds and lost my mind on the streets where some scammer stole my guitar. Real bright. Surprisingly (not) going off my meds didn't make anything better. (such an idiot sometimes -- maybe on some level I understand Ash...which is the problem of course, since she's the only person I have the slightest understanding of...full circle again...)

So here we are -- Joey with no fiance, me with no Ash and no axe. And Kevin Smith waiting to hear some amazing song I'm supposed to finish for his movie. Terrifying much? Hope I can get Jimmy to lend me his guitar...as long as I don't tell him I talked to Spinner who did his best to save my hinie...maybe he deserves another chance? not so sure...

It's going to be a quiet summer. Back to helping out at the car lot for me...a single used car salesman. Looking at Joey, maybe it's my fate. Oh man...


Banner by Jenn

You know you’re a Crashaholic when…
1.You know all the lyrics to Dust, Shine, and Dream of You.
2.You've looked for the "pants on the lamp" at least twice.
3.You watch Pride just for the make-out session.
4.You cheered when Ashley slapped Craig.
5.You've FF through Cranny in the garage in SISOSIG and pretending it never happened.
6.You're heart melted when Craig sang "Shine" or "What I know"
7.You bought the Jay & Silent Bob Do Degrassi DVD for the Crash deleted scene..and watch GDTR only for that
8.You know that no matter what happens on the show, Craig was looking at Ash in HF
9.You pretend the picture from Venus was photoshoped
10.You find yourself wanting to try goulash and fries with gravy
11.You fast foward to the subplot in Secret
12.You have a smile plastered on your face for the entire first half of VC
13.You don't even pay attention to Emma in that scene from FF because you're too busy watching Crash in the background being cute!
14.When you see any season 5 hospital scene and miss the Crash one (which no one has yet to top)
15.When you hear anything to do w
ith Venus (planet, song, razor) and cringe
16.Your heart sank when you saw Craig's face in both GDTR and Venus.
17.Mary Poppins doesn't just make you think of an English lady with an umbrella anymore
18.Hearing the song "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash makes you grimace just a little
19.You can't see or hear the word "crash" without thinking of the couple!
20.You start thinking "Ashley should be here" during certain parts of season five pre-HF
21.You start analyzing the Venus e-mail and come to say it was written by a six-year old who wandered into the writer's room
22.When you photoshop Craig's head on the Ash/Ali pic
23.When the thought of GDTR/Venus depresses you
24.When you spend hours talking about Crash when you should be doing something else
25.When you've seen the HF stare more times than you can count
26.When you watch TF and think about how much better it would be with ash in it.
27.When you really cant stand seeing ash or craig with anyone else.
28.The phrase "Nothing at all" sounds romantic to you
29.You squee whenever you see the NYT photoshoot pictures
30.You can't picture London the same way you use to
31.You can't go a day without watching a Crash-related episode
32.You felt protective when the Creed guy slams Crash's music
33.You're already wishing for VC DVD commentaries.
34.You can no longer see Jake and Mel, only Craig and Ashley, so much that you don't think Jake is the same without her.
35.You bought or wanted to buy a Hell Hath No Fury shirt during Season 3
36.You hear the word "pastry chef" and immediately think of Crash
37.You start thinking about angsty airport scenes
38.You start thinking of things Craig should've put on the card instead of "Ash, you rock"
39.Hotels, Hosptials, Airports and Vancouver have a whole new meaning to you.
40.You love the idea of dating musicians more then ever
41.Snowfights will never be the same to you
42.Hearing about GM food petitions makes you think of them
43.As does The Taming of the Shrew
44.You see rose petals and automatically think of VC
45.You watch TMBA for the lean and the "So you finally asked out that Ashley girl?"
46.You watch the first moments of EOTT to see Crash
47. You cheered when Craig defended Ashley against his dad
48. You know all the major, or minor, Crash episode scenes by heart
49. You sometimes get lost in the abbreviations for eps, but completely understand every Crash-related one.
50. If you have Crash dreams
51. You want a guy to decorate a hotel room for you
52. when you blame kevin smith for ruining crash in GDTR
53. You've given serious thought as to what their kids will look like.
54. You can't watch Say Anything (guy holding up a stereo scene) without thinking of Crash.
55. When you stay up super late just so you can talk about crash some more
56.You totally ignore Jimmy in DIB after repeated viewings.
57.You were glad when Crash beat Jimmy/Hazel and Spaige for King and Queen.
58.You FF to see Crash slow-dancing in TANE.
59.You completely ignore GDTR/Venus as canon
60.You put some thought into not watching Season 5 just cause Ashley wasn't going to be in it.
61.You've spent hours thinking about how their reunion will play out
62.You've analyzed any Crash related spoiler to death
63.You keep coming up with Crash/Jaitlin parallels
64.You come up with songs that perfectly fit Crash.
65.You think an $80 Ramones T-shirt is the perfect gift.
66.You were mad when the snowfight in Holiday was cut. Grrr.
67.You didn't mind that Crash overshadowed the rest of the band in the ND photo.
68.You have the need to defend every Crash myth
69.You can't stand the thought of Craig singing a song to another girl
70.You thought the manic proposal was cute
71.You didn't really care that Craig stole the credit card because you thought it was worth it
72.As soon as Craig mentioned Vancouver, you thought of VC
73.You're the only one who liked Season 4
74.Everytime a Crash episode airs on TV, you have to watch it
75.You've lost count of how many times you've seen the deleted Crash scenes.
76.You're already thinking of what the Season 4 deleted scenes could be
77You remember certain quotes from the Crash d.tv journals
78.Your heart leaped when you heard Ash was looking for Craig in HF
79.When you found it hard to stay mad at Ash after GDTR and Venus, and even 8forgave her for the hat
80.When you hate the thought of press releases because it reminds you of when everyone found out Melissa wouldn't be back
81.You call season 4 "the Craig and Ashley variety hour" or the Crash movie.
82.You forgot there was even a Jimash kiss in HF because you were too excited about the return of CRASH
83.You capitalize the A in CrAsh
84.Thinking of potential Crash storylines helps you get through class faster
85.You don't need to see her journal to know Craig's in it.
86.When You start writing fan fiction to "fix" what the writers did to Crash.
87.When you downloaded and burned "Dust" and "Shine" onto a cd
88.You start wishing Craig really did go to Jimmy's instead of the rave
89.You were sad when Skinny stole the guitar Crash bought together
90.About ninety percent of the time your avatars are Crash related on various boards
91.You think of Crash when you see cheek kissing, snowfighting, battle of the bands, goulash, and when someone says "rocked out"
92. When you go to d.tv and read old RPG's you've done just to see CrAsh.
93. You convince yourself that "Shine" and "Dust" will be on Craig's first album
94. You watch WEG just for the Crash performance
95. You start to wish upon stars for a Crash reunion
96. You've become addicted to making/saving icons of them.
97. You've read the Crash planner page more than twice and agree with the "power couple" label
98. You try to spread the Crashaholism to everyone you know
99. You despise TREEMAIL
100. You'll never give up faith that these two will keep finding their way back to each other

Beautiful timeline by Ria







Lyrics(That remind us of Crash.)

Jack's Mannequin - The Mixed Tape

This is morning
That's when I spend the most time
Thinking 'bout what I've given up
This is a warning
When you start the day just to close the curtains
You're thinking 'bout what I've given up

Where are you now?
As I'm swimming through the stereo
I'm writing you a symphony of sound
Where are you now?
As I rearrange the songs again
This mix could burn a hole in anyone
But it was you I was thinking of

I read your letter
The one you left when you broke into my house
Retracing ever step you made
And you said you meant it
And there's a piece of me in every single
Second of every single day
But if it's true then tell me how it got this way

Where are you now?
As I'm swimming through the stereo
I'm writing you a symphony of sound
Where are you now?
As I rearrange the songs again
This mix could burn a hole in anyone
But it was you I was thinking of

And I can't get to you
I can't get to you
I can't get to you

Where are you now?
As I'm swimming through the stereo
I'm writing you a symphony of sound
Where are you now?
As I rearrange the songs again
I swear to God this mix could sink the sun
But it was you I was thinking of

And this is my mixed tape for her
It's like I wrote every note
With my own fingers

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Something Corporate - As You Sleep

Close your eyes, and I will be swimming
Lullaby's fill your room, and I will be singing
Singing to only you
Don't forget I'll hold your head
Watch the night sky fading red

But as you sleep, and no one is listening
I will lift you off your feet, I'll keep you from sinking
Don't you wake up yet, cause soon I'll be leaving you
Soon I'll be leaving you, but you won't be leaving me

In the car, the radio leaves me searching for your star
A constellation of frustration driving home
Singing my thoughts back to me, and watching heartache on TV

But as you sleep, and no one is listening
I will lift you off your feet, I'll keep you from sinking
Don't you wake up yet, cause soon ill be leaving you
Soon I'll be leaving you, but you won't be leaving me

Don't forget I'll hold your head, watch the night sky fading
red

But as you sleep, and no one is listening
I will lift you off your feet, I'll keep you from sinking
Don't you wake up yet, cause soon I'll be leaving you
Soon I'll be leaving you, but you won't be leaving me

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Memorable Quotes

Ashley: Craig This is kind of perfect.

Ashley: That should be my new look.
Craig: Ay, don't make me take this book away.
Ashley: *Kisses him on the cheek* Kidding.

Craig: I love you.
Ashley: Than you so much for say that, it's perfect. I love you too.

Craig: Last time we dated it was disaster this time it's a nuclear.
Ashley: We're not over.
Craig: So you're here with me?
Ashley; Absolutely.

Craig: Um.... Everything, it was all about Ashley... It wasn't about a single, or making it big.... Just Ashley.

Ashley; So do you think we can?
Craig: Yea.... I do.
Ashley: Me too.

Craig: Because if he really loved Kate he wouldn't want to change her. He'd love her for who she is.

Ashley: How are you doing Craig?
Craig: Better.

Craig: How's my favourite little pastry chef?

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Joey/Caitlin and Craig/Ashley Parallels: by Mayberry


After the Jaitlin and Crash break-ups, the couples gave each other the icy shoulder. Joey termed Caitlin "ice maiden" but obviously still had a thing for her. Likewise, the blow-ups in RRHS show Craig and Ashley on shaky terms, but in later episodes, Craig still obviously cares for her. The two couples later reunited.

If anyone's seen the old Degrassi, Caitlin was a bit moody like Ashley. Part of the reason she and Joey clicked was because he brought out the fun side in her. Craig really brings out the fun side of Ashley, which makes them a good match. Caitlin also didn't always treat Joey that well; sometimes she put what she wanted before her relationship with him. Joey had to work hard in that relationship as Caitlin got more distant. But they reunited. Similarly, Ash is interested in pursuing her interest in music while in England, and if Craig loves her, which he's said several times (in song and not in song), they will get back together.
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CrAsh animations by Mary





Why We Love Crash

There are many reasons we love Crashley, but mostly it's because they will always be there for eachother. We've seen that in past episodes, how Craig helped Ashley realize she shouldn't change for someone else, and how Ashley helped Craig through his fathers death, and his bipolarity. And the summer will make them stronger and make them realize how much they do in fact love and need eachother. Also for the fact that after Craig, cheated on her last year, she was willing to give him another chance. That say's a lot.

Degrassi Crash Shippers

Joey- Always knew Craig liked Ashley. Even when Craig took Manny out in TMBA, Joey asked if he had finally asked out Ashley. He knows it's love.
Caitlin- Because she saw that his heart was breaking
Because she was the one that suggested he go to London.
Because she sees her relationship with Joey in them
Jimmy- Told Craig that he knew Ashley and him would soon get back together.
Marco- Because he encouraged Craig to tell Ash how he felt in SISOSIG.
Because he helped Craig buy a suit, despite disliking Ash being in the band.
Spinner- Because he apologized to Craig, and said Ash wasn't so bad after all.
Paige- Because she talked to Ash after the party, which led to Ash apologizing to Craig.
Ellie- Because she's Ash's supportive best friend who wouldn't double cross her.
Because she knew ash cared about him.
Emma- She even bitched Manny out for going after Craig when he was with Ashley.



Banner by Jenn

[- just stand still -]

woo! 50 threads, we are soo awesome!! thanks for starting it. yay!

[kaleidocat]

Great start on the 50 THREADS! I'm glad I popped in during the commercial of the RR/RW challenge or whatever it is these days to give the 49th a final shove.

[khirea]

50 threads! The title is so cute.

[Pickle-weasel!]

50th threads!! Thanks for starting it Nikki, do we want to put the banners for the 50th in the first post? So should people re-post them then?

Oh and for all you who wanted to see my pics from my trip, they are up in the Off Topic thread.

[Mayberry]

Nicole, you watch RR/RW too?

Well, Kelly made this for me. It's not as staggering as Ria's banner, but I think it's cute. And yes, Mary Poppins is reading the measuring tape, which says "practically perfect in every way."



I'll add whatever you want. Just tell me.

[kaleidocat]

I think I've been watching it for like 5 years. I can't help but watch now. I hate Wes. Do you hate Wes? Anyone else hate him? I love how after the last exhile Coral shouts out, "you sent your girlfriend home you f-ing weirdo."

Mary Poppins and Crash...what a crazy mix.

I'm tired of looking at my old banner so I'll post my newest one (the filmstrip) again. If that's okay?

[Pickle-weasel!]

Aww it's cute, and I think that we should put all the 50th banners into this thread

Here is mine again


If need be, maybe just remove some of the others, at least for this thread if it gets to be too many, just a suggestion.

I also made another 50th avie if anyone wants to use it:

[watchmebleed]

oh wow, we're finally at 50!!! It's our golden thread!
Yeah, we need to put Jenn's banners in too...if you can't remember where her's were posted I'll try to look for them later, but it would be later.
The Mary Poppins one is very cute!

[khirea]

The Mary Poppins banner is cute. Creative too. Here's the one I posted in the old thread.

[- just stand still -]

the mary poppins banner is too cute, i love it. i agree that we should put all the banners in the first post.

[kaleidocat]

My banner. Doesn't have the word 50 in it though. If it's too much you can use it later.

[Mayberry]

What am I keeping? The header and the timeline, right?

Yeah, I don't like Wes. He has a HUGE ego. I don't really have any favorites though. Theo cracks me up.

[Pickle-weasel!]

I made another 50th Crash avie if anyone wants to use it, I can make more if you want:

[xOxJaMeSiSmYdReAmxOx]

I'm coming back with a video in a few, I'm just finishing it now, late as per usual!!