HNT: "You're never fully dressed without a smile!"

Over Labor Day Weekend, we were lucky enough to have a playdate and sleep over with Sasha.  Sasha is a gorgeous woman.  And that fucking smile will get you every time,  I swear.

She and I had planned Garbanzo a surprise that night.  We had coordinated outfits.  She put on her fabulous black corset, and I put on my corset and stockings.  And, we surprised him as he was making us a snack in the kitchen.  The snack he was making was quickly forgotten as he pulled both of us in for kisses.  Of course, that was after he got his jaw of the ground.

We pulled him into the bedroom where Sasha and I put on a show for him.  Kissing, touching, partially undressing each other so we could get to nipples as was sprawled out on the bed. 

After we explored each others' bodies, we undressed Garbanzo together.  We got him comfortably reclined on the bed, then positioned ourselves next to each other but down by his cock.  Together we shared his cock between the two of us.  Each taking turns sucking and teasing him as the other gave attention to other parts.  Finally, he called enough, and he asked for a condom from me as he wanted to fuck Sasha.

I happily obliged, and the night of fun commenced.  In the end, I found myself snuggled between the two of them sleeping.

And the two of them surprised me in the wee hours of the morning by waking me up to fingers and mouths and orgasms.  In the end, everyone got a similar good morning greeting.  And, when we separated in the morning, we all left each other with smiles on our faces.

And a plan to hopefully repeat this sometime this winter....hopefully for a weekend.

Don't forget to visit Os to see who else is participating in HNT.
Or take a side trip to the NSFW Other HNT.

Day 302 - Discoveries

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen me refer to the discovery we made today.  The discovery that the past owners of our house decided to use screws to lay the carpet in the spare bedroom.  And, this is not a euphemism for sex....which is too bad given it would have been more fun than dealing with the reality of the situation.

What made it more of a challenge: they laid the carpet using screws then put in the baseboard. This meant in many cases we could not remove the screw without tearing out the baseboard which we did not do.  Instead, we bought quarter round and installed it thus effectively hiding the screw mess. 

How did this project begin you might ask? Well, I woke up this morning and decided to paint the spare room that Derek occupied while staying with us.  The room had been destroyed by our former nanny when she stayed with us, and I had never gotten a chance to fix it. (Imagine the use of large nails to hang unframed posters  - a lot of them - and you will get an idea of the state of the walls in the room.)  I was going to vacuum the carpet but decided I was done with the shitty carpet in that room and tore it out.  You can see where I'm going with this project.  It's almost done really. Just have to do the ceiling and the baseboards tomorrow. Oh and paint the floor.  (I'm so fucking done with carpet in this house.) 

Small project turned large...but it'll be nice to have it done.  Then on to the huge room at the top of the stairs.  That's a big project regardless, but a necessary one.  Wonder if the idiots used glue to install the carpet in there?  It's essentially the only thing we haven't encountered thus far.

Happy Veteran's Day!

What's he that wishes so?
    My cousin Westmoreland? No, my fair cousin;
    If we are mark'd to die, we are enow
    To do our country loss; and if to live,
    The fewer men, the greater share of honour.
    God's will! I pray thee, wish not one man more.
    By Jove, I am not covetous for gold,
    Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost;
    It yearns me not if men my garments wear;
    Such outward things dwell not in my desires.
    But if it be a sin to covet honour,
    I am the most offending soul alive.
    No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England.
    God's peace! I would not lose so great an honour
    As one man more methinks would share from me
    For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more!
    Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host,
    That he which hath no stomach to this fight,
    Let him depart; his passport shall be made,
    And crowns for convoy put into his purse;
    We would not die in that man's company
    That fears his fellowship to die with us.
    This day is call'd the feast of Crispian.
    He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
    Will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam'd,
    And rouse him at the name of Crispian.
    He that shall live this day, and see old age,
    Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
    And say 'To-morrow is Saint Crispian.'
    Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars,
    And say 'These wounds I had on Crispian's day.'
    Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot,
    But he'll remember, with advantages,
    What feats he did that day. Then shall our names,
    Familiar in his mouth as household words-
    Harry the King, Bedford and Exeter,
    Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester-
    Be in their flowing cups freshly rememb'red.
    This story shall the good man teach his son;
    And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,
    From this day to the ending of the world,
   

But we in it shall be remembered-
    We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
    For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
    Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
    This day shall gentle his condition;
    And gentlemen in England now-a-bed
    Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
    And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
    That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.

-Henry V, Shakespeare

Thank a Veteran today for the service they gave to this country!  Talk to them about what they did and make sure their stories and service are not forgotten.


And, the pictures I used for this post, I took yesterday at the Portland Holocaust Memorial. 

Day 301 - Sunshine

I was happy I grabbed my camera as I walked out the door to the chiropractor because it was a gorgeous morning before the storm rolled in for the afternoon rain.  It was perfect for pics, so I went up to the Rose Garden.

Here they are...unedited.  The light created some amazing effects.

 

 

This is the only one I did edit because the light washed out Mt Hood.  Mt Hood looks quite spectacular right now since it is getting lots of snow.

A Lurking Surprise

"I'm done dancing. I'm thinking about coming by for another good night kiss. That okay?"

I sent Sasha a text massage back with an "of course".  Sasha's good night kisses are always good for all involved, especially if there has been some tequila involved.

"I want to see you in your school girl outfit. Would you put it on for me?"

I told her I could do that and asked where she was.  She said she was pretty close to the house, so I went into the bedroom to get changed.  Not long after, she arrived.  She came into the bedroom where we embraced and kissed.

"Man, you look good! I have a surprise for you. Do you have a blindfold?"

"Yes," I answered a bit cautiously, "why?"

"Trust me. Get me the blindfold and get on the bed."

I handed her the blindfold and climbed onto the bed with her quickly following. She put the blindfold on me, then told me to lean back.

"What's that?" She asked after my phone vibrated on the shelf next to the bed.

"It's probably The Lurker."  He and I had been IMing earlier, and I had texted him a picture or two before her text letting me know she was coming over.  He had mentioned he wanted to see boobs, so who was I to deny a man's request? Especially a sexy man's request... 

Not seconds after the answer left my mouth, I heard her phone go off. 

"Hang on, let me shut it off."

Soon, Sasha was back on the bed with me.  She started stroking my breasts through my shirt, unbuttoning a few more buttons, sliding her hands inside my bra and finding a nipple, then sliding her hands up and down my stocking-clad legs.  An occasional kiss and a comment or two about what she was hoping to do tonight.  Her hands finally opened my shirt more and shoved aside my bra so she could get her mouth on my nipple.  Then she paused and called out for Garbanzo to bring her some water and said something about being thirsty from dancing, then resumed her exploration of my body.

I heard Garbanzo come into the room and she thanked him for the water.  She resumed what she has been doing to my nipple when I felt another hand and mouth on my other nipple. 

Someone new was with us.  I knew it was not Garbanzo. 

"I know who this is," I said in between moans.  I recognized the assault on my nipple. The sucking, the tug with teeth, and way he seemed to walk that line between too much and not enough. I knew it could only be one guy.

"He was in town, so I thought you would like the surprise," Sasha whispered in my ear.

"Dirty girl sending me pictures and doing this," The Lurker (TL) grabbed my hand and put it on his hard cock.

I rubbed it through his pants as he continued sucking, nibbling and tugging on my nipple.  Sasha gave me her nipple to suck as Garbanzo, I later learned, was snapping pictures.

I felt TL's hand slide down my body and under my skirt.

"Feel this wet pussy! I haven't even touched it, and she's soaked."

His fingers explored the wet folds of my pussy stroking my clit a bit, then a gentle slap. The only thing I could do was moan.  Finally I felt a couple fingers slid deep inside me - and I moaned again. 

"You like that, do you?" You could hear the amusement in TL's voice.

"Yes", I managed to answer as he fingers found my g-spot.  God, does that man know right where to find it.  He knows the pressure to apply, the rhythm of how to stroke it, everything.  Damn!  He could feel my pussy clamp onto his fingers as he teased me.

I felt Sasha get pulled away. Still blindfolded, I could only guess that Garbanzo was attending to her (or vise versa). I think it was a bit of both really.

TL, well, he had other plans for me.  Last time we were together, he had lamented the fact he was unable to go down on me, to show me his oral skills, if you will.  It should not have surprised me that this was next on his list.  TL likes lists as I have discovered. And more than anything, he loves helping people cross things off of their lists.  But, at that moment, he was crossing something off of his own list, not that I was going to complain about it.

Still blindfolded, I felt him leave my side, then I felt his breath on my pussy.  That's all I felt for a few minutes. The anticipation was killing me. I was blindfolded, so I couldn't see what he was doing. I could only feel his hot breath on my already hot pussy. I just laid their imagining what he would do next. 

I felt his hands, spreading my pussy wide as he got ready to do more. I held my breath as I waited. Then, his lips were on my nether lips. Lips, teeth and tongue were on my pussy. Hard and soft tuggings.  TL finally found my clit - the clit he had been deliberately avoiding.  My breath and moans were pretty loud by that point. My legs were beginning to tremor - a sign that I was getting close. 

"I'm not sure I want to let you cum yet."

Fuck! I didn't know how much longer I was going to be able to take this.  Then, it stopped.  He had other plans for me. 

Last time we were together, the play did not include him fucking me. Our first meeting was supposed to be TL & Sasha coming over to meet and have a drink. But, it turned into some playtime in the bedroom.  (I seem to notice a trend of this where Sasha is involved.  NOT that I am complaining! She is a hot and sexy woman - I can't keep my hands off of her.)

After he left that night we all met and played, I had texted him that next time I expected him to fuck me. I just wanted to set expectations.  He liked that offer, so I threw in there that if he was good, he could have my ass too.  He immediately took me up on it and offered a couple scenarios he would like to see played out.

It was no surprise then that his other plans for me was the he wanted my ass.  He wanted to bend me over the bed, flip up that little school girl outfit, and fuck it hard.  I was game.

TL moved me to the side of the bed, and that is when they took the blindfold off of me. I found all were naked and ready. Sasha was there ready to watch - something she had been wanting.  And Garbanzo was in front of me.  Ready to watch my reaction and offer me his cock.  TL started to very slowly enter me, and as he did so, I pushed back onto him.  I had suggested he go slow, but not that slow. 

He started moving in and out of me slowly, but started gaining speed as I encouraged by continuing to fuck him back. My desire was to give Garbanzo some oral loving, but I couldn't manage it.  The pounding felt too good.  I was moaning and moving so much I couldn't keep Garbanzo's cock in my mouth.  So, I wrapped my hand around his cock and moved it with me in an attempt to keep a connection with him as well.  Sasha gave my nipple attention while periodically whispering naughty things in my ear. 

"What do you think? You think she's ready to be DP'd?"

There was agreements all around.  TL made a comment about crossing another thing off of my list.  I climbed on top of Garbanzo and slid his cock into my pussy.  I won't go into the exact mechanics of how it all happened because it includes funny things like TL almost hitting his head on the ceiling fan.  But, I should thank the porn industry for providing some great examples of how to make it all work... because work it did! I don't think I can really put into words how I felt outside of "wow".  I am just thankful that Sasha found the camera and took pictures. 

This was a high point in our night but not the end. There was more sucking and fucking by all until we all collapsed, warm and spent onto the bed under the ceiling fan.  We then laid there talking as we recovered.

For me, that's the funny part about swinging.  The fact you can have mind blowing sex with these people, then lay there talking about the kids' soccer games and other things in life.  

Sasha is allowed to bring me any surprises she wants in the future...especially if it is The Lurker.

Day 300 - His Name...

"His name is El Frijole.

And, he's the one we love.

His name is El Frijole.

And, El Frijole means love."

Have I mentioned that Garbanzo, the cat not the man, has his own theme song?  The girls and my husband made it up a few years ago.  They sing it to him .... several times a day.

I find a lot of irony in the fact they do this.  This cat has caused more injuries to people than any animal I have ever owned.  My husband almost had to go to the hospital after he got bit while taking the cat to the vet.  His hand swelled up to an unnatural size. Thankfully we were able to get the infection go to away without the ER trip.  The cat has drawn blood at many family gatherings...okay, let me rephrase - every family gathering.  And, he is generally a pain in my ass.  He loves my husband - and Garbanzo the Cat wishes I were out of the picture so that he can fully love my husband. 

Today, as I'm sitting at the island in the kitchen working on some actual contract work, I hear this noise.  It's snoring so loud I'm wondering where it's coming from.  After looking at the dogs who are laying at my feet, I get up to find the source.  I found the cat, curled up on a chair at the dining room table, and snoring away. 

I took a few pictures of him.  Can you tell he was thrilled?

This is his "leave me the fuck alone and fill my food dish, woman" look. 
Next time, I take pictures of him, I'm using the flash.

The Great Music Debate - Continues....

A few weeks ago, Garbanzo and I examined the local alternative radio stations Top 94 Alternative Artists of All Time list.   The station asked it's listeners to vote on who they thought those artists should be. Based on the votes for the artists, they assembled the list.  They started at #94 and have been revealing two artists each day during the work week since.

Garbanzo and I have defined "alternative" as music that marked an evolutionary point in music.  This is music that maybe had its roots in several other types of music, but did not, at the time, have a name or category within the music scene.  These are bands/artists that would end up defining the new genre. Keep in mind that some people who show up on the list, may actually no longer be considered alternative as their music became mainstream.  But, at the time, they were, indeed alternative.    I'm sure X will correct me being the big music guy he is.  Let me correct that statement, he has quite the music background that required him to find new music before anyone else.  I explain because he has well informed opinions - opinions that have clashed with mine and have led to some interesting debates. We'll see if he sides with Garbanzo again.

So, continuing on the count down.  We left off at #51 which was Elliot Smith. As like last time, my comments are bold, Garbanzo's are in italics.  Follow along if you can.

50. INXS - I like INXS. But, the only thing I feel they did was mark the start of the influx of Australian musicians into the US music scene.  Their music was fresh, but never seemed "alternative" to me.  I remember hearing about INXS back in about 1985.  But, just transitioning out of a steady diet of AM radio, I had no idea what they were about.  A few years later they had it big with KICK.  I wonder how alternative they really were.  They had nothing but top 40 hits for the next few years (until the unfortunate suicide of the lead singer).  Don't think they should be this high on the list. True. Guess I never listened to their earlier stuff which I have heard is totally different than Kick. 

49. The Gorillaz - I do agree with this one and would have disappointed had they not shown up on the list. Awesome.  What a great choice.  A musically talented group that took the whole multimedia concept to a whole new level.

48. Silversun Pickups - Uhm, I like Silversun Pickups - but it is too soon for them to be considered Greatest of All-Time. Wow.  Really?  They are good, but greatest of all time?  Top 50?  Seriously?  I hereby declare that this list was only voted on by people who shop at Hot Topic. So you voted? Cool.

47. Joy Division - Would have been shocked if they hadn't appeared on the list. As the Wombats would say, Let's Dance to Joy Division.  Great choice.

46. Presidents of the United States - I actually mixed this group up with another one.  I do like them.  I'm just kind of back and forth on the "Greatest of All-Time" label.  Maybe they made it because of the Pacific NW connection? I think this is a solid choice.  They managed to forge their own identity despite the overwhelming onslaught of grunge.  They have managed to keep their own sound and continue to produce a string of great songs year after year.  I might have even bumped them up a bit.  Top 40? Really? Top 40? I don't think so. I think they are fine right where they are....unless you are going to use the Pacific NW connection to justify it. No.  I think they stand on their own merit.  I didn't even know they were from the Pacific NW.  I just think they are creating their own sound and others are following.

45. No Doubt - Yeah, not alternative in my opinion. I liked them, and Gwen Steffani has a very unique voice.  But musically, I don't believe they drove the genre of music forward radically. I think No Doubt gets the nod because they struggled and fought so long before finally making it big (thanks Clueless!).  Unfortunately, once they hit is big, they totally sold out.  That knocks them down several pegs in my eye.  I would include them in the list, but not top 50. Nope. Would never have included them given the other stuff that was overlooked. I'd pick Silversun Pickups first.

44. Stone Temple Pilots - Of course, these guys had to be on there. I agree with this one. This group is okay.  That's about it.  They rode the coat-tails of the grunge movement without ever doing anything new or innovative.  They sound the same as any other grunge band from 1993.  I guess they can be on the list on the strength of grunge really serving as the defining moment of alternative music, but they should not be anywhere near this high.  Maybe number 84. Uhm, didn't they get their start about the same time as most of the other poster children for grunge? Just because they weren't Nirvana or Pearl Jam does not make them less part of the grunge movement in Seattle at the time.  But, then again, shall we share with everyone the fact you hate Grunge? Biased, maybe? It isn't that I hate grunge.  I am just over it.  I've been over it since 1993. Possibly November of '92.  But i just see them as a minor player on the stage that was grunge.  Kind of like giving John Saxon credit for making Kung Fu movies all the rage in the 70's.  I guess I've really got you now. I mean, you're pulling out obscure 70's Kung Fu references.  At least you're not making me watch them again. And for those who have not been forced to watch Kung Fu, he's referring to the white guy from Enter The Dragon. 

43. The Police - I'm kind of surprised that The Police and Sting showed up on the list.  Not sure how I feel about these guys. I think these guys get it just because they had a fist fight back stage the night they got discovered.  How awesome is that?!?  Now, if only they would have punched Sting harder and got a decent song-writer! Tell us how you feel? Let me guess - you think Sting is extremely talented and a hot man you are happy to see.  I'll buy tickets next time he's nearby. I think he is a talented musician who is a horrible songwriter.  His lyrics are pretty terrible.  I like some of his songs, but usually it is the music I enjoy and i tune out the lyrics. And I know your iPhone is loaded with great songwriters. Yeah.

42. Spoon - No surprise A little high.  Spoon is good and may actually have some longevity.  But, taking a look at these other bands they are ahead of...I just don't see it.  Maybe this is the Obama gets the Nobel equivalent, they are getting the award on the hope of things to come. Didn't they just release a new album that may be pushing them into the front of everyone's minds?

41. Snow Patrol - I know locally these guys are a favorite. They've been around for about 15 years now.  But, I'm not sure "greatest of all time". Nope.  Not buying it. 

40. New Order - No surprise.

39. Sound  Garden - No surprise.  Kind of helped define the "grunge" genre coming out of Seattle during the time of Nirvana. See my comments for STP. Again, you are a grunge hater....maybe I should force you to listen to Nirvana.  Maybe the PE teacher at your school who you have a crush on will help me. Hey, no fair using the hot PE teacher against me!  :-)

38. The Ramones - I really think these guys are too low on the list.  #38? Really? These guys should have been top 10.  Top 15 at the lowest.  I demand a recount!!!!

37. Elvis Costello - Again, too low on the list.  Agreed

36. Garbage - I love Garbage.  Shirley Manson is fabulous. Glad they made it. Two albums (or is it three?) and they make it in at #36?  Garbage is great, and they were part of the post-grunge movement, but this is one of those bands that just seems a bit too high on the list.  But I do love Garbage.  Wish they hadn't broken up! First off, they haven't really broken up - Shirley Manson is doing a side project, if I'm recalling correctly. Compared to some of the others, they may be at the right point on the list.

35. Franz Ferdinand - Love Franz Ferdinand, but to be honest, they have the same variation of the same song they play over and over again using different lyrics.  I'm surprised they are on the list. Hot Topic!  Were there no other poling stations?

34. Violent Femmes - Of course, these guys had to be on there! But only #34?? FUCK ME RUNNING!  ONLY 34????  These guys took punk in a whole new direction and they are only 34?????????? Amen!

33. Bob Marley - Alternative? Really? Yah Mon.  Really!  Bob Marley brought a new sound to the mainland and defined a sound that was completely different than anything else being played on the radio. Yeah, but wasn't the music already defined. I mean, i can find some music that has not been heard on the mainland, but it doesn't make it alternative.  Unless we are not defining alternative as new to the white people. If it ain't white, it aint right. He's trying to be a smart-ass....he does NOT mean that comment - the dumb ass.

32. The Decemberists - No surprise they landed here.  They are alternative given the combination of music they combine. And their story telling through their albums is something I've rarely seen done in the music scene. I think this is a solid call.  I think there is a bit of a local bump here, but that doesn't mean it isn't deserved.  The Decemberists are unlike anything else out there right now.  Even though they are relatively new, they seem to have a real impact.  If you get an opportunity to see them live, you must go see them!!! So this is a time where album count doesn't matter? Interesting? I make the rules.  I can break them. Uhm, who's blog are you contributing to? I believe Emmy is the editor of this one. Your rules - hahaha!

31. Alice in Chains - Not a surprise - but only #31? Meh.  About right.

30. The Shins - Not too much of a surprise. And I'm sure their position on the list is mainly due to the fact they are local to Portland. Way too high!!!!!  They are good, but not that good.  Ahead of the Ramones??????  And Marley?  And the SEX PISTOLS?????????? Maybe some of the voters were high. I mean, this is Oregon - land where marijuana is a cash crop.

29. Cake - I like Cake. They do have a unique sounds that is hard to classify in one way or another. Good call.  Even though I will never pay to see them live again...but they have a great sound and are definitely pushing music in their own direction as opposed to trying to follow what everyone else is doing.  A-FUCKING-MEN about seeing them live again. Holy shit! What a fucking disappointment live.  Let me rephrase, they sounded great. But waiting a fucking hour and a half for them to come on stage after the second opening act played was a bit much.  Then for them to come onstage and play for a whole hour.  Yep, not getting my concert money again - I don't care what they are doing musically.

As we did last time, we are looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

And X, I am prepared for your call this time. No scaring the crap out of me. :)