CoTT 2 House of Cards

[Page Scrawler]

Got invited to my parents' house for dinner tonight. On the menu: BBQ ribs with a generic brand of sauce called "Open Pit", which tastes salty like the sea with a hint of bland; instant mashed potatoes from an envelope, and over-boiled broccoli with cheese sauce. We ran into my mom at the grocery store the other day, so I saw the items in her cart. And I know how my bio-family tends to cook, so I had to politely refuse the invitation. Also, Max, Morgan and I were just about to sit down to our own dinner. 

I'm completely confused now. Why call to invite someone to dinner after all of the food has been prepared and served? When the person being invited is in the middle of cooking their own meal? SMH.

Edited October 9, 2022 by Page Scrawler

[Albert1434]

Hmmm

Edited October 9, 2022 by Albert1434

[dughlas]

11 hours ago, raven1 said:

Mine!  Out of respect to dughlas, I did perform an underwear and sock check for plaid and he is entirely free of plaid.  Also clothes at the moment!

*This is a duty free, tax free stud.  Hands off Drew.

Overlooked the kilt hunh? Seriously, lovely as he is, he's not one of mine. However, if his imperial self tries to abscond with him I can offer sanctuary. 

[Page Scrawler]

31 minutes ago, dughlas said:

I can offer sanctuary. 

Hey, Dugh and Mum. 

[Albert1434]

Top 10 Most Read Westerns 🤠 in the last month are:

1. Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall
2. Change of Heart by sojourn
3. Sidewinder by Headstall
4. GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality
5. Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall
6. Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan
7. Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd
8. Gordy Comes Home by sojourn
9. Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan
10. Growing Josh by reddirtwriter

[raven1]

4 hours ago, dughlas said:

Overlooked the kilt hunh? Seriously, lovely as he is, he's not one of mine. However, if his imperial self tries to abscond with him I can offer sanctuary. 

I appreciate your kind offer of refuge. ❤️ However, I could not in all good conscience put you and Mum in danger. Said imperious self sends almost as many nukes my way as he does Clo and Albert.  Many thanks for you thoughtfulness.🙏

Edited October 10, 2022 by raven1

[raven1]

3 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Top 10 Most Read Westerns 🤠 in the last month are:

1. Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall
2. Change of Heart by sojourn
3. Sidewinder by Headstall
4. GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality
5. Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall
6. Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan
7. Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd
8. Gordy Comes Home by sojourn
9. Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan
10. Growing Josh by reddirtwriter

Great list!  I've read all but Comicality's story.  It's on my list, but a cowboy vampire is not overly compelling to me.  

[dughlas]

7 hours ago, Page Scrawler said:

Hey, Dugh and Mum. 

Hi Page. 

[raven1]

Hi Dugh!  How are you and Mum doing this Monday Morning?

 

[Albert1434]

Aloha All 

Edited October 10, 2022 by Albert1434

[spike382]

15 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All 

What’s up Bertie 

[raven1]

21 minutes ago, spike382 said:

What’s up Bertie 

Hi Spike!  How are you today?  Hope you have a great week. 

[raven1]

40 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All 

Hi Albert!  The orchids you have been posting are awesome.  I tried my hand at raising orchids.  Here they are easy to grow, but it is much easier and cheaper to just by them fresh.  

[spike382]

32 minutes ago, raven1 said:

Hi Spike!  How are you today?  Hope you have a great week. 

Hey Terry, just starting work, was up a little late last night reading.  I don’t have a Drew to give me a bedtime. 

[Bucket1]

On 10/9/2022 at 1:52 AM, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

 

Hello young Albert

I saw a few nice orchids on the weekend  

[Bucket1]

Purple Enamel Orchid

[Bucket1]

Cowslip Orchid

[Bucket1]

Mantis Orchid

Edited October 10, 2022 by Bucket1

[Bucket1]

Plus some other pretties

Triggerplants, sundews, other orchids (bunny, donkey, rattlebeaks) were just the start.

[Bucket1]

I forgot the spider orchids

[clochette]

1 hour ago, spike382 said:

Hey Terry, just starting work, was up a little late last night reading.  I don’t have a Drew to give me a bedtime. 

Watch out or he'll play nanny for you too

[spike382]

2 minutes ago, clochette said:

Watch out or he'll play nanny for you too

[spike382]

By the way, everyone should check out today’s featured story in the blog, and put it on blast. 
 

[raven1]

1 hour ago, spike382 said:

Hey Terry, just starting work, was up a little late last night reading.  I don’t have a Drew to give me a bedtime. 

Lucky you!  I'm retired, not an invalid.  Drew's being a mother hen.  That position is already filled.  His name is Aod!  I definitely don't need a second Boss Nanny!  One stubborn, overprotective boyfriend is enough! 

Edited October 10, 2022 by raven1

[raven1]

29 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

I forgot the spider orchids

Another poisonous Australian plant?