Dropped hubby off at the dock so he could go work on the island today. I’ve accomplished my domestic chores for the day (dishes and laundry) and am going to settle down and do some serious writing. Grace was chattering away in my head last night. She’s a little miffed that I haven’t been working on B&B lately.

We had a lot of outdoor plans this weekend but the temps up here don’t look like they will cooperate. The high today in Mackinaw City will be 53 degrees F. Meanwhile, it’s 80 back home.

Hope all y’all have a great weekend planned!

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You’re amazing, Kat! :worship:

I could only get to maybe a fifth of all the entries.

Oh I’m still working on reading the entries. But I started with Rumpies first. To be fair I’ve spent a lot of time in the car recently and have had time on my hands to read.

Now that my comp story is published, I’m working on a few different stand alone stories and additional parts to Mac and Grace’s story.

Bear, I’m sure your story is fabulous. Don’t overthink it like your friend Kat does all the time. 🙀😻

Looking good, Carl! 😻

As I hit the 500 story mark yesterday and nudged over the 40,000 flame 🔥 line on the same day, all drinks are on my tab for the holiday weekend! (Thanks to my friends here who are always so supportive!)

Now it’s time to get back to writing Mac and Grace’s story as well as a couple of stand alone stories I’ve had up my sleeve.

I THINK I’m getting better as far as the sinus issues are concerned. But it’s a slower go than I expected.

I think I have read all the comp stories from Rumpies, but if I have missed yours, spank me hard and let me know. 😉💋

After struggling to write while dealing with the sinus infection that seems to have taken up permanent residence in my head, I managed to write a 5,000 word story. And then promptly realized the limit was 4,000 words. 🙀

Somehow I managed to trim it down and still leave what I felt was a story worth sharing. I hope y’all agree.

The Perfect Storm

Story #500 is a microfiction piece called Rain. The story also nudged me past the 40,000-flame mark as the all-time top Lush author. 😊❤️

Good morning all y’all!

I’m up earlier than I need to be too but apparently I’m a slacker compared to Lion, Bear, and Kimmi. Lol!

I have time with the littles today before I pick up the oldest grandchild from school. Hopefully the rain doesn’t cancel his baseball game tonight. It’s so rare we get to go to a game living in a different state and this one lined up perfectly.

The two and half year old is still a whirling dervish but he is also a world champion cuddler. Not much in between those two speeds. Lol.

The baby is doing her darnedest to keep up with her brother but she has some calmer speeds too.

My heart is so full this morning!

Hope hump day is a good day for y’all. 😎🥰

The Perfect Storm is my entry in the Island Getaway competition. Rather than a tropical island, I selected Mackinac Island in the midst of an ice storm as my setting. I hope you will check it out. Thanks. 🥰

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Sending healing vibes to you, Kat! I know you’re ready to say bye bye bye to that infection! ❤️

Soooo ready! Thanks for the healing vibes! I’m just grateful that all the pieces fell into place before I left town so I might actually feel better during my trip. All the docs were fabulous.😎

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Thanks sweet Lion! 🥰

Good morning Rumpies!

After what seems like forever, I feel like I am actually recovering from the aggressive infection that has been taking up residence in my right sinus cavity for at least two years. The past week was a whirlwind of CT scans, testing, oral surgery and more antibiotics. Long story short, there was a very unhealthy relationship going on between the roots of my upper right back molar and my right sinus cavity. The tooth is now gone (along with the expensive crown that was on it) and the infection seems to be subsiding. Fingers crossed that this works. Otherwise it will be a PICC line of vancomycin when I return to Florida.

So, I’m back but I’m traveling. So I will still be a bit hit or miss but mostly hit. I did publish a comp story and now I can embark on reading the ones y’all have entered.

Time to close up my suitcase and hit the road. Two days with the grandkids - yay!

Just tea for me this morning. Heading back to the beach after a week of Disney fun.

I’m sure my cat will have plenty to say once I get home. 🐈‍⬛ 😾

Have a great start to your week all y’all!

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Morning

Five more days…

Who’s gonna look after my toys in Storeroom 4 while I’m gone? The flesh and blood ones need feeding and watering, please.

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Ape volunteer. Just be aware that some of them might have changes of sexual preference by the time you return. 😉

I will be home in time to help out. 😉😘

Happy birthday, Scott! I keep thinking you will eventually catch up to me but then I keep having bdays too. Lol! Have a wonderful day, Mr Ape!

Today’s Disney park is Hollywood Studios. Then we shall enjoy some pool time this afternoon and then head to Disney Springs tonight to see The Thunderbolts (Marvel movie). 🎥 🍿🥤should be a good day!

Tomorrow is Epcot and then Monday we head home.

Then I am home for about 2 weeks before it’s along on a work thing with Kevin. Never a dull moment.

Off to Magic Kingdom today with my niece and her hubby. Unfortunately my sister is staying back at least for the morning. Hoping she feels better later.

Happy Hump Day, all y’all!

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Which is why I don't read other entries until I am in or I am pretty sure I am not going to be. 😋

Same here. Which is hard as a story mod, but I do my best.

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She’s hot, too, Mr Ape. And storms are about to hit here. It’s been muggy all day, so hope it cools things off.

I’m at the point where I think my comp piece sucks big hairy balls. Especially after reading some comp entries. I may sit on it a bit. I read it aloud to Butters, but she showed me her tail. 🙄

Your stories NEVER suck! (though some of the characters do a bit of sucking...LOL). I am hoping to put together something for the comp. We shall see with being at Disney this week. Not every day is a park day, so there will be some writing time here and there.

Congratulations!

I'm behind in all the happenings here, but I'll do better trying to stay in touch. It's been an interesting April, lots of highs and lows and not much in between. Had a rough bout with norovirus in Michigan which started with my baby granddaughter and worked its way through the entire family except for my husband. I'm pretty sure all of his years of traveling globally have made him immune to most illnesses.

I did get well in time for my trip to San Antonio and Fredericksburg and spent 3 days with giraffes, rhinos, and a sloth at Longneck Manor.

Heading to Disney tomorrow to see my sissy, her daughter and her SIL!

Meanwhile, I'm modding today, but I plan to take a break for a swim since the pool will be closing next week for two weeks while the tile gets installed on the pool deck.

We have landscaping! But some parts need to be completed. I promised Kimmi I would share pics. Once it's done, I will post!!

Grabbing a Coke Zero to go work on story modding again. HUGS for all!

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11 people dead in a few moments of time. I am still reeling. Yesterday the world made sense. Today has fallen into darkness.

My heart hurts for this senseless act of violence. I have friends in Vancouver and love spending time there. Hugs for you in this dark time.

Congratulations to Nika!

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Hope you get better soon, Kat. 😊❤️

I try one of the psychedelic-looking bunnies. Thank you.

P.S. Perhaps I should have a 🍺 as well, as today, with my latest story, I gained my Prolific Writers Badge. 😈

Congratulations on your PW Badge!

Mr. Bear, please put all of David's drinks on my tab today!

Just poking my head in to say hi! Been down for the count most of the week. Caught a stomach bug from the littles. Feeling like I've turned a corner. But I'm gonna take my tea to go just in case. It's been 5 days of hell that I don't want anyone else to have to experience. All the while, doing my best to help with two sick kids and making sure to pick up the older one from school every day. Just glad today is here and that I am starting to feel human.

Happy Easter if I don't HOP in before then!

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Hi, folks. Mood is in the tank. Fucked up and lost a story that felt like it would have legs which didn't help. Might take another go at it or just move on to one of my other projects. Not sure.

I turn 60 in three weeks. The wife clearly wants to do something special and I just want to spend a week or two by myself. After 21915 days on Earth (yes, I calculated it, though I estimated leap days so I might be off by a day or two), what's one more?

Sorry for the rant. I will take a strong cup of Red Rose. Bag in and steep the hell out of it.

Sorry. I have been there and done that in the lost story department. It feels like someone has taken the wind out of your sails.

I'm about 2 weeks shy of 2 years older than you, so happy early birthday to us! I'll be spending my bday with giraffes in San Antonio. Which will be nice after the frozen tundra that I'm in being in Michigan right now. I have to admit, it actually felt warm coming downstate after being up in St. Ignace!

Rant away, you're entitled to, and I'll join you in some tea, but I'm gonna have some Constant Comment this morning.

I'm planning a wedding shower with my DIL for my youngest daughter this morning, then heading out to see some dear friends. Should be a nice day.

Two years after The Ejaculation Coach, I’m finally working to finish the follow up story, The Spanking Specialist. Samantha focuses more on her side business of spanking and getting spanked. It’s coming along.

The next part of Mac and Grace's story is now available to read: Boardrooms & Boudoirs Part 9

Sometimes you just need a quick story to get your motor running. Fuckin’ Fun

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Unfortunately, Kat, it might be more than just the dry air. I have another friend who lives in NY who had similar symptoms, and it's taken her several days to start to feel better.

Hot tea and a cuppycake, comin' right up! Hope it helps you feel BEARable!

I hate to jinx things for myself, but two days of vegging on the couch with hot tea seem to be helping. It might be the cuppycakes though!

The Gators won! Gator 🐊 chomp! Woo hoo!

Must have been cuz I wore my lucky shirt. Haha - under two sweatshirts. It’s cold AF up here. Currently 16 degrees F and feels like 7 F. It was 88-90 degrees F when I left home. I am actually hoping that the cold dry air is the reason for my sore throat. I was down for the count a good chunk of yesterday. I actually haven’t left the apartment the company rented for us since we arrived. Too cold for redheaded Kats!

Pass me a buttercream cupcake please and some hot tea. Time to cuddle up under some blankets. 🥶

These are the bunny cuppycakes I will be making with my grandson soon!

Yummy!!