CoTT 2 House of Cards

[BabyXander1990]

1 hour ago, Page Scrawler said:

Gorgeous view, though.   Hey, Julian.   

 

Hey, Marty.   

Hey, Xander, Dennis, Jordan, and Ash!           *waves to the foster kids*

Hi Page...how are you guys? We are fine...

[BabyXander1990]

1 hour ago, Page Scrawler said:

I just have to share this story. It was very sweet to witness.

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Today, at the beach, I saw a young man who couldn't have been more than 11 years old. He had long, golden blonde hair pulled back into a short ponytail, with green eyes and a scattering of freckles on his little button-nose. He wore an elastic choker-style necklace and a pair of red-and-blue striped trunks going down to his knees. He was very slender, almost pixie-like, and his skin was heavily tanned, suggesting an athletic lifestyle. He had a friend who was almost as tanned, but with chestnut-brown hair and cinnamon eyes. This boy was a good deal taller than his slighter companion, but not towering over him. The taller boy grabbed his friend by the elbows, and then threw himself sideways, pulling them both into the water. When they surfaced, the dark-haired boy leaned forward and gave his blonde friend a light kiss on the nose, and they both giggled. The blonde boy's eyes crinkled into little crow's feet at the edges, and then I noticed that he was missing the two inscisors from his upper row of teeth. After they left the water, the boys sat down on the sand, spooning together while wrapped in a large towel. The blonde boy turned his head over his shoulder, and gave his boyfriend a little peck on the lips. It only lasted a second, but it was very sweet and thoughtful. After that, an older boy who appeared to be around 17 returned with an elephant ear and bacon-cheese fries from the fairgrounds. He had dark brown hair, so I assume that he was the elder brother of the chestnut-colored boy. The young couple went "halfsies" on the food, while the older brother went for a swim. They didn't do much after that, until they packed up and left. Thus ends my tale of a young summer romance.

 

What a wonderful story of young love...💓. Thanks for sharing it with us...🧒🧒

[BabyXander1990]

23 minutes ago, Marty said:

Apparently there's an area in Chester, England, that is known locally as Nowhere.

It's a spot close to a weir on the River Dee, which flows through Chester. The locals originally called the area Nigh Weir (which basically means near the weir). When the word nigh started to fall into disuse, the locals forgot the original meaning of the place name, and started to just call it Nowhere instead.

(And so endeth Marty's Interesting but possibly useless fact #735)

Thanks for sharing, Marty...

[BabyXander1990]

8 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

How are you today Xander

We are fine...

[Page Scrawler]

10 minutes ago, BabyXander1990 said:

Hi Page...how are you guys? We are fine...

We're doing well, thanks.   

[Bucket1]

18 hours ago, Timothy M. said:

Why do Americans assume everyone wants to move to the US ?  Years ago, I lived on the US west coast for several months, and the questions most asked by people we met was "How do you like it here, and are you hoping to stay?" I and the other Dane I was with would look baffled and say "No, why would we? It's great to be here for a while, but we want to live in Denmark." Sometimes, people would be surprised at our bafflement, and both parties would awkwardly back off or try to change the topic. It was a weird experience at first, but after a while we got used to the question and just shrugged it off.

Try visiting Sydney 

You get the full sales pitch...

[Bucket1]

8 hours ago, clochette said:

This one doesn't look too happy. I'm volunteering to cheer him up 

He has that “why are you still wearing clothes” look  

[Bucket1]

1 hour ago, Dmrman said:

Hey Bertie...😗😗😗 put down the poisoned food... I am not eating it...😗😗😘😊 

I thought it was the hospital that supplied that  

[Bucket1]

3 hours ago, Headstall said:

My granddaughter is so tiny... and perfect.  

Slightly biased grandpa 

So cute

[Headstall]

17 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

He has that “why are you still wearing clothes” look  

 

[Albert1434]

Man I am not feeling so good I am have a sinus headache

 

[Headstall]

13 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

Slightly biased grandpa 

So cute

  I didn't say it to her parents, but I saw a little bit of me in her today.  

[Headstall]

Just now, Albert1434 said:

Man I am not feeling so good I am have a sinus headache

 

 

[Marty]

5 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Man I am not feeling so good I am have a sinus headache

 

Look after yourself, Albert.

[Kitt]

Hey Marty! Nice new pic!

2 hours ago, Dmrman said:

Hmm... Never thought of that...??🤔😶😒 B you have given me an idea...!!!😁😁

Ut=oh.      Hey guys, doesn't Bob get enough ideas all on his own????? Quit giving him more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

25 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

Slightly biased grandpa 

So cute

That's as it should be!

[Marty]

14 minutes ago, Kitt said:

Hey Marty! Nice new pic!.

Thanks, Kitt

It's not actually new. It was taken maybe 8 years or so back. Not sure if I really look like that now. Apart from anything else I've my hair in a ponytail these days.  

EDIT: I've just checked the EXIF data on the original photo. It was actually taken 13 years ago. My, how time flies! 

Edited July 6, 2019 by Marty

[Black Paper]

3 hours ago, Page Scrawler said:

Gorgeous view, though.   Hey, Julian.   

 

Hey, Marty.   

Hey, Xander, Dennis, Jordan, and Ash!           *waves to the foster kids*

Thanks...& holaaaa. Please, don’t hate me, I know you liked the view, but I just got my haircut & embraced my darkness.⛓ This is what Black Paper really looks like.🎩🃏♠️

Edited July 6, 2019 by Black Paper

[Black Paper]

Am I the only one who couldnt really do much for July 4th? 🤦🏼‍♀️😏😂

Edited July 6, 2019 by Black Paper

[Bucket1]

50 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Man I am not feeling so good I am have a sinus headache

 

[Marty]

5 minutes ago, Dmrman said:

Spoil alert... Dang Marty I was gonna say how handsome you look... I guess I have to say how distinguished and Mature you look...!!😘😘😉😂

*Scratches head and tries to decide if I was just complimented or insulted*

 

[Kitt]

5 hours ago, Marty said:

*Scratches head and tries to decide if I was just complimented or insulted*

 

I am still trying to decide compliment or insult about something my gram said over 30 yrs ago. She told me I drive like a man.

[dughlas]

G'day y'all. Warm and muggy again this morning. Off to walk the pup.

Edited July 6, 2019 by dughlas

[Bucket1]

3 hours ago, Kitt said:

I am still trying to decide compliment or insult about something my gram said over 30 yrs ago. She told me I drive like a man.

Hmmmm could be either 

[Drew Espinosa]

Morning y'all! It's stormy over here.

Btw, while scrolling through Twitter, I saw this and immediately thought of @Timothy M. 

 

 

[clochette]

11 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

He has that “why are you still wearing clothes” look  

Don't worry, I accepted all his demands