Summerabbacat

It's Martha Wash @weinerdog, one half of The Weather Girls (the other larger half was Izora Armstead), lead singer on a few of Black Box's singles (I Don't Know Anybody Else, Strike It Up and Everybody, Everybody) and vocalist on C&C Music Factory's Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now), to name but a few. And she loves gay men. All the other aging disco divas are either dead (Izora Armstead, Sylvester, Loleatta Holloway, Sarah Dash, Sharon Redd and of course Donna) or would be very unlikely to appear at such an event because of their religious beliefs (Gloria Gaynor). It could have been the stunning and vastly underrated Amii Stewart too (whom @Summerabbacat adores), but she usually has short hair.

Even I am hotter than them and I sure ain't purty.

What an idyllic location @ObicanDecko, and a relaxed charmed lifestyle, working in a kiosk and living within walking distance of the beach. The perfect lifestyle for @Summerabbacat. Noah and Leo, the best of friends, perhaps romance is in their cards.

"I saw the kiss after your tryout. I don't care if you like guys or anything, you're a good player. Anyone ever gives you any shit about being a fruit, you let me know. That guy your boyfriend or something?" Kiwi, grape or passion @Lee Wilson? Given his recent "performance" with Luca, Darren is definitely a passionfruit. The origin of the word "fruit" as applied to gay men is not completely negative from what I have just read on the 'net. Quite fascinating reading. I know next to nothing about hockey. I have never played it, have not watched it being played with any regularity, but on the odd occasion I have watched it I found quite enjoyable, and at times very violent, especially ice hockey in Canada.

I have to agree with you Doris. It seems almost mandatory today's young (and some not so young) gay porn performers have tattoos. Anything from an unobtrusive couple, to a leg or arm sleeve, or to virtually the whole body covered. As for the PA, I find it fascinating to look at, but I just cannot get my head around how much it must have hurt.

Anchovy and chocolate chip cookies. It sounds like a craving a pregnant woman might get, but for anyone else no, no, no. Mind you some people eat and enjoy kale. West is mad, the only saving grace is he did not suffer a concussion when Brad and the thugs bashed him. Brad was suspended from school.

"Well," Matt grinned, "you know I said that I wasn't picky...right?" "Yeah..." West said cautiously. "It's not Patty Drover is it? 'Cause that is desperation..." "No," Matt shuddered, "not her... it's Blake." I like Matt, but the comment in bold really rankled me. One could turn the comment back on Matt and have Blake say "I'm not picky either short arse". I know she is only child, but Sammy grates on my nerves. I suspect it is because I have an image of her like Cindy Brady, and I could not stand her. I liked The Brady Bunch when I was a youngster, especially Mike, but loathed Cindy. Actually I did not like Marcia much either, she was a stuck up bitch. Mike was definitely my favourite. Woof.

Stunad - that's almost a Hugillism @drsawzall. I have never seen it in print or heard it before. Brad deserves more than a hiding, a fucking hiding at least. Joey was stupid to not at least remove the drugs from his person before he started railing on Brad. What a week for Jonathan and Martha Harding.

I wonder if the tall blonde man Joey ploughed into is Brad? If so, don't leave him standing Joey. Peter is adorable. Hawaiian shirts and all, in fact, especially because of his Hawaiian shirts. I don't have as many as @drsawzall, but I have a few and they are very "loud".

You're no fun. Is it the old Sydney vs Melbourne rivalry? Or is it because Kylie just has you: And you have to admit, surely, Kylie looks hot hot hot in this video. At least they are better than those trashy Kar&%#$ian creatures. They make me wanna puke.

Ouch! OMG @Robert Hugill, it's just gotta hurt. And the thought of an infection, which I am all too familiar with. Pissing razor blades is no fun. Irma is a trooper, not at all phased by all the open frank discussions about cocks, balls and butt sex. Rory and Slav continue to surprise and delight each other. What a refreshing relationship they have.

And now for the theme of the party: Brilliant chapter @Mark Ponyboy Peters. I felt I was one in my 20's and 30's again, eagerly awaiting viewing the parade, checking out those in the parade and those watching it. And like a few of my fellow readers have said, and to quote Dannii's gorgeous sister, the Tension is building.

Showing once again why they ruled the charts in Australia in our youth @Mark Ponyboy Peters, a song so fitting for this chapter it's as if Frida and Agnetha read this story before any of us.

"There is one other thing that I think everyone needs to be aware of, sir,’ I added. ‘Which is?’ ‘Corcoran has recently taken to changing his appearance, so if we are looking for him today chances are, especially for anyone who hasn’t actually seen him yet, that he could walk right by us and not even be recognised. He has become something of a chameleon . . ." OMG @Mark Ponyboy Peters! Corcoran is not going to be dressed as his cousin, Daniella, a dyke on a bike, he is going to be dressed as the most famous and most fabulous Danielle in the world, one who is no stranger to Mardi Gras, one who along with her sister, is a gay icon, one whom I imagine you are as rapt in as her sister. Another Melburnian goddess.

Thank you Vernon.

“Do you always—” I started. “So, do you usually—” he said at the exact same time." As soon as I read this I found myself laughing and immediately "heard" the song below by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood. I like many of their duets, especially Jackson, and this one is rather amusing and fitting for the conversation between Liam and Adrian. “If you call me old one more time, I’m leaving you here with your kale smoothie,” I warned. He grinned, unbothered. “Jokes on you. I like kale.” “Of course you do,” I muttered, though the smile tugging at my mouth betrayed me." Wrong answer, LOL. I have been a vegetarian for many years and have seen "fad" foods come and go, and I like most vegetables. Kale is NOT one of them; I put it in the same group of grossness as Brussels sprouts. 🤮🤮🤮🤮. And as for green tea, no just no. This chapter was akin to the initial breaking apart of a gigantic glacier, with Liam thawing a little and not assuming his default position of saying no to any invitation or suggested kindness from a potential suitor. Well done Liam, there is life left in you yet. A very funny chapter @ChromedOutCortex, not a common occurrence in your works, and it worked like a charm.

Peter needs to reclaim the Hawaiian shirt in all its garish glory and wear it with pride. Prance in purple and pink, mince in magenta and mango, twirl in teal and turquoise, vamp in vermillion, gyrate in green, oscillate in orange and yo yo in yellow, and when all else fails, fornicate in fuchsia. It seems the reason for Will's sacrifice is unknown to Andrew. I do not think Andrew would be too happy if he knew the reason why will works in such a degrading job.

13 times, a baker's dozen in one night? Get that boy a medal, get that boy some some soothing cream for the raw skin.

Peter had a positive effect on West without even being present. Little Peter McCormick, capable of sedating a wonder jock with the flash of a few freckles and a loud Hawaiian shirt. Has he been raiding your wardrobe again @drsawzall?

Where is Silas Cobb when you need him? He may have been able to do something good for a change, and reach his sexual nirvana, make Brad squeal like a pig. West's size and physical fitness likely helped him. Given the beating he received I am surprised he was not more injured than what he apparently has been. I do not think either of his parents will play "nice" and forgiving. If Brad and his cronies are not arrested, I expect both Mama and Papa Harding will be a force to be reckoned with.

Brad is the scum of the earth. Hopefully he gets sent down to "Da Big House" where a sweet young pussy like his becomes the plaything of Big Bad Bubba aka Cannon Cock. Brad the bitch, cowering. Will is headed for a breakdown, whilst Scott is hopefully headed for the unemployment queue.

I sensed Blake was the one who put the Idiot into Matt's Idiot Grin (great song from the 1980's by Aussie band, DoReMi). Blake continued his playful escapades with a game of classroom masturbation with little Peter McCormick. Although he has not been mentioned any time that I can recall, I did not realise Peter did not have a father, or at least I assume he does not given this remark by Blake: "No, but he's the closest thing to a dad you have," Blake shrugged. "In many ways that makes it harder for you to introduce West to him. The pressure's on...".

I wonder if Corcoran might be at the Mardi Gras in disguise as alluded to by Rick as a possibility. Corcoran dressed as his "cousin" Daniella, riding a powerful Harley Davidson, leading the Mardi Gras as part of the Dykes on Bikes contingent. Daniella spots Nick in the crowd and whisks him onto the Harley to join her, only to break away from the group once they get to the Showgrounds. Daniella then contacts Rick to demand his audience or Nick will die. The comment from @akascrubber above raised this as a possibility, and my imagination ran amok from there. I have to agree with @weinerdog, the security cameras at the Imperial Hotel did not prove one way or another the stabbing victim was stabbed by the guy he apparently tried to hit on. What if the victim was stabbed by Corcoran and the other guy is being held captive by Corcoran somewhere for his later pleasures? Both guys were apparently young, which is Corcoran's preference. It is just too much of a coincidence the stabbing occurred on a night when Corcoran and Rick with Adam in tow, were at the same venue. Nick learned a valuable lesson from Esme and from Rick's response to her disgust. Nick may only be 15, but he is very receptive to advice/suggestions given by Rick. Another teen with a little bit of a hero worship for the Cooperlicious cop. Is Daniella amongst friends here @Mark Ponyboy Peters?

I agree with Charlie and Louis, cricket is boring, like watching paint dry. AFL (Aussie rules) is an entirely different kettle of fish though. I have never been to a live game and don't understand it at all, but on the odd occasion I have watched a game on TV (many years ago) it was certainly eye candy plus. The tight shorts and the skill of the players, sometimes leaping into the air and performing aerial ballet. 🔥🔥🔥🔥. It is a pleasure observing the burgeoning friendship/relationship between Louis and Charlie. Thus far they seem well matched and are clearly enjoying the sex. Another delightful chapter @Robert Hugill.

I had seen the term "wide receiver" on many an occasion and perhaps "tight end" too, but not "defensive end". Who knew American football was so homoerotic. It must be the tight pants.