Good afternoon everyone - and hi Kimmi, I hope you're feeling better today!
Wow, after reading all the posts about James' chart I was very surprised. I just looked at it as interesting information all compiled in one spot, I never even thought of it as controversal. I'm not real familiar yet with how the votes and comments add up or what categories are most popular so I looked at it like that, for my own education. I suppose if I had entered the contest - or especially if I had a number of times I might have felt differently about it so I guess I can see that side too.
I've always liked looking at stats and seeing comparisons though, so maybe that's just me. The truth is that after reading some of the great entries I'd have been too intimidated to enter anyway, and I still have NO IDEA how they can pick the winners. Maybe one day I'll throw my hat (or bra, or something) in the ring someday, but not yet.
Since Bill and Carl were good enough to add Fat Tire to the beer list for me, I'll grab one of those and go mingle. Always fun to see everyone and eavesdrop on the conversations though, and I wish everyone the best in the competition.
Not usually. I mean, yes, its okay if the sex is hard and fast, or athletic, but I don't care to be treated roughly.
One thing I have noticed is that Word counts hyphenated words as one while the Lush counter counts them as two. That likely wouldn't account for a discrepancy that large, but if it does the same thing when you use a dash as punctuation vs. a comma or semi-colon it might add up especially if you use it often. I use Word and mine are always a higher word count here.
TGIF, everyone, and Hi! Congrats on the good news, Soleil, always a nervous time heading into those things but such a relief when all the hard work pays off.
Thanks for the music and the treats, Carl, you're far too kind looking out for all of us deadbeats so often. Speaking of which, I'm overdue to buy a round so as everyone moves from their morning coffee or tea to afternoon libations, put 'em on my tab (which I'll sneak onto James' tab later.) It's the least I can do for my new friends.
So for now, Bill, let it Rayne and never let it be said that I don't do the least I can do - and hi Curvy, good to have you back. Sure enjoyed your story!.
Haven't been able to generate an idea for the comp and time runs short so I guess I'll be passing. It felt like ridiculous situations would have been right in my line but I'm drawing a blank. Maybe next time, but in the meanwhile I'll watch for and enjoy the other Rump writers' work.
James, funny anecdote about the vaccine. We got ours but I was swapping texts with my brother about it and he commented that he'd read we'll be getting a shot every year for it now, like the flu - only he said (or got auto-corrected) that it would be an anal event. I told him I think I'll stick with the arm, if that's ok.
Gonna go mingle now...
Hi everyone! And Elyse, show me someone whose brain isn't at least a little miswired and I'll show you a crashing bore! Join the club my friend - I remember a scene in the old MASH series reruns where the psychiatrist that visits them says"Ladies and gentlemen take my advice; pull down your pants and slide on the ice." I think he was telling us we all need to be (or are) a little wacky and offbeat sometimes, although I'd prefer mine without frostbite on my bottom! He's a profesional, so who are we to question?
Chica, those healthy treats will be a bad influence on us, but that won't stop me! First one of those deviled eggs because, you know, bacon, then fruit (kiwis & strawberies, mmm...) and maybe steal a donut hole or 2. I'll even have a straight OJ with my coffee and treats for now to keep it healthy. I can stop in for the other half of the Screwdriver later.
Well, off to the corner to write. A lot of great new stories up and some recommendations in here to follow so gotta save time for reading too! But still, stop by and say hi after you fill a plate.
Please tell me you brought wine...
Hi everyone - and Lucky and Tonya and some others I haven't seen around here much, good to see you. I was going to plunk down and order a big Bloody Mary, but if I'm going to dive into James' Greek pastries (and I am) maybe I need to order an ouzo. Can ouzo be used in a Bloody Mary? Oh, never mind, Stoli is fine! Thanks for the treats, James! And your fine bartending, Bill!
I love all the helpful tips on writing and finding repetition I didn't know about any of that. When I edited my first one I caught how much I used 'he said' or 'I said' or 'Seth said' and things lke that in dialog parts. It looked awful, very redundant! I figured out ways I could eliminate a bunch of them except in the parts where 3 people are involved in the conversation where it is much harder. Still, managd to get rid of some!
I don't think I've written enough to have catch phrases yet but I think I'll try that Word Counter thing. Maybe I can avoid the pitfall.
Tonya, thanks for setting everything up and getting it going today. Good thing James brought more treats because yours were gone. It's what I get for sleeping in.
Think I'll join Kimmi in the corner and try to write a bit. Maybe her dedication will rub off. Gotta make the 3+ hour trip into Denver tomorrow for a Dr appointment. That pretty well shoots a whole day for just a checkup basically. We'll stay and shop and have dinner somewhere I'm sure if we can find things open. I guess more and more are.
Have a great day, all!
Not my favorite. On my lips or chin maybe, but that happens anyway. There are so many better places for it, so why do that! I don't know that I find it degrading because i've never been with anyone that acted degrading towards me in any way, nor would I want to.
I enjoy watching him because I love him and love to see him enjoying himself, but truthfully I'd ratehr participate. He seems to get a lot more out of watching me than I do from watching him - and I love that too!
Hadn't checked in on my own question for awhile! Lots of good answers here many of which show a good sense of humor about it which is always a nice trait. I was just curious because I think every guy (almost anyway, from what I see and hear) wants to be bigger for some reason. I figured there must be some drawbacks to go along with that as well and this one came to mind. A cold water dickdunk didn't sound like fun to me, especially toilet water! The hazards of the well-endowed male...
Happy Birthday, Kat! 
Wow, with all the writing, a wedding and now a birthday too, you've been busy! I hope after this you get some time to sit back and... 
Happy Birthday, Rob, hope you get everything you wish for! 
Thanks... I guess I should have said new to me! I haven't been here all that long, or maybe we just missed each other in passing. All that travelling you do, I assume.
