Summerabbacat

"If That Lavender Dildo could Talk...!!!" OMG @drsawzall; that is my favourite. Its title reminded me of the movie If These Walls Could Talk. The comparison of the titles is where any similarity ends though. After reading this chapter I realised I should have suggested to @Vcs the lavender coloured dildos also be lavender scented. This would ensure they are easily identified by any playroom participant who is colour-blind, as well as adding a pleasant aroma to the environment, one which is renowned for its "calming" properties. Its calming properties may also prove beneficial for any playroom participant who has high blood pressure and who becomes overly-excited or overly-stimulated by any "games" played therein. I also liked the security phrase chosen by the men. I suggested several and @Vcs suggested several, some of which were quite "naughty", but highly amusing. I think the final one selected was the most memorable, even if it is "hard to swallow". The banter regarding the chastity device from a few chapters prior is very amusing. It did not occur to me at the time, but losing or misplacing the key could be a real issue. I have locked myself out of my apartment on several occasions in recent years, leaving the key in the lock on the inside before extracting it and locking from the outside. It would be most embarrassing to have to call a locksmith to come out to "pick" the lock in such circumstances. I loved the description of Rhett as a "skittish little colt" by Frank. So vivid, all long legs and awkwardness.

I think many, myself included, have been shocked by her death @drsawzall. She still seemed to retain such a zest for life and for helping others. One almost thought she was invincible. I liked her music as a teenager, but was really only familiar with Here You Come Again, Baby I'm Burnin, Two Doors Down and Jolene. The first Dolly album I ever bought was The Grass Is Blue. I particularly like it, Little Sparrow, Halos & Horns and Backwoods Barbie, and of course Trio with Linda and Emmylou.

To be honest I thought Linda Ronstadt was far more likely to pass before Dolly because of her progressive supranuclear palsy. Linda has made a rare public statement regarding Dolly's death. Linda, Emmylou and Dolly together were majestic, and each contributed to songs on albums by the others during their careers. Linda can no longer sing, but Emmylou still tours. Many of our beloved childhood/teenage songstresses are now 75+ @Mark Ponyboy Peters. Dame Shirley Bassey is 89, Dionne Warwick is 85, Barbra Streisand is 84, Patti Labelle is 82, Deborah Harry is 81 whilst Frida and Bette Midler will be 81 before year end, Cher is 80, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris are 79, Stevie Nicks is 78, Agnetha is 76 and Marcia and Pat Benatar are 73. Then we have the next generation of 60+ with Alison Moyet, Sara and Keren from Bananarama, Sheena Easton, Madonna, Kate Bush and Kim Wilde.

What a wonderful memory. Was that in Sydney or BrisVegas?

What beautiful words to describe Miss Dolly, thoroughly deserved. I particularly like Yet she remained humble and caring; giving of her time, money, and notoriety. This above all appealed to me, much like Doris Day, who worked tirelessly for animal rights all through her life. I suspect @Ticklishboy30 will be very upset. You must read these words by @Philippe @Ticklishboy30.

As I am sure are many of your readers @Mark Ponyboy Peters, and other GA authors whose works I admire such as @Vcs, @Ticklishboy30 and @Lee Wilson. Universally admired, as much for her philanthropy and humanity, as for her songwriting, singing and acting.

On a devastatingly sad day with the death announced of Miss Dolly, it seems appropriate to post this song, the title and message of which Matt and Luke have impressed upon Levi ever since he came into their lives. R.I.P. Dolly Rebecca Parton.

Wherever they are rehomed they would soil and spoil.

The “problem” I would face in such a scenario is deciding when to stop.

A minor “oversight” on your paft @Vcs.

If I had a $ for every time I made a similar statement to the one made by your friend I could retire comfortably now. It would have to be a very large island though, one with the capacity to take in more “effluent” each day.

My money is on those "bloody nuns". Underneath those wimples they could hide a can of petrol and a cigarette lighter. I suspect Sister Immaculata may have orchestrated it as she has the hots for Father Costas and is jealous of that "little boy whose father is one of the fags who lives in the Gay House" monopolising his attention. What very few know is that before she was Sister Immaculata, she was known as Catherine Maria Bernadette Theresa Thompson and she was one evil fucking bitch, and the sister of Aaron's molester and aunt of Casey Thompson.

Or suffocation by the Monolith, buried beneath her substantial derriere on the beach.

@Mark Ponyboy Peters: Paint breeder, IT guru, author; and now songwriter and boy-band producer/manager. LOL. Is there no limit to your talents? The Painted Ponies may be headed for stardom. Simon Cowell may come-a-calling. Best they get their cowboy boots polished, their Akubras spick 'n' span (but please make sure they are not made from rabbit fur) and their jeans and shirts tight in all the right places. Like Shalamar and the Village People before them, you will have to recruit actual "members" to form this "boy band" if they have a hit. Who knows, you may become like Molly (in more ways than one), producing your own Supernaut and Indecent Obsession. I quite enjoyed the song. Did they "sing" Skinny Dippin' too?

What a terrific and absurdly funny chapter @Richie Tennyson. I kept thinking it was something akin to an episode of Absolutely Fabulous. It appears Harriet's parents are not Mr and Mrs Hayes, but Mr Hayes and Kevin, the latter of whom appears to be her biological father. If Harriet looks nothing like Amy, then it is unlikely Amy is a friend who gave birth to Harriet for Barry and Kevin. The petulant farting brat aka Vicky returned in this chapter. She is so thoroughly unlikeable when behaving like this. Given the crap she eats I am surprised she is not obese and covered in acne. I think Richard is going to devastated when Nicholas stands him up at the Year 11 ball. This may be the event that finally kicks Richard's spine into gear, releases his inner-rebel. He may even engage in a snog-fest with Stu in retaliation.

Damn, when read in tandem, those thoughts in bold text are positively sinister @drsawzall. @Philippe's speculation above about Casey's "proclivities" may prove true yet.

This too was my understanding of Matt's instructions to Levi @Charles26. The fact Matt singled out a "copper" as being someone with whom Levi should confirm details if asked direct questions, clearly indicates Matt expects Levi will respond honestly to the police if questioned. As for anyone else, Matt counselled Levi that it is none of their business and no matter what Levi states, there will be those who will not believe him, so he is best off saying nothing. I previously commented on a prior chapter I did not care much for Brooke, finding her demanding and bossy. My opinion of her did not improve in this chapter. “Oh, this’ll be good!’ Brooke continued. ‘Brooke! Play nice!’ said Jimmy. ‘He’s trying to be honest with us . . . so the least we can do is listen!’ ‘He lied to us, Jimmy! He lied to . . . me!” Wow! Ego much, Brooke. Levi made a grave mistake, owned up to it, and did not beg for Brooke's forgiveness. If she no longer wishes to be his friend because her ego is bruised, then she is free to dissociate herself from him. I'll bet she has made at least one error and lied at least once in her life, so she should cut Levi some slack. If she cannot, then she should just fuck off. As for Jimmy and Dan, I think Levi's friendship with them may be strained for a while, particularly if he continues to cite Leviticus as an "authority" on same sex attraction; however, when the "incident" is no longer the centre of attention, I believe their friendship will return to its former state. "And what about his car? He loved that thing, didn’t he?’ asked Dan. ‘Yeah. But he told me last night it was insured. And itwas getting so old that it was costing a fortune in repairs every year to keep it registered. So it was going to need replacing sooner or later anyway." Pickle me grandmother @Mark Ponyboy Peters. I cannot believe Matt is not in mourning for the (Kingswood) Commodore. "Bloody nuns" probably torched it, or someone driving a Ford Falcon or a purple Valiant.

I looked them up and they were $6.00. My question was meant to be rhetorical, highlighting the outrageous price for a packet of biscuits made locally.

That sounds very intriguing @Mark Ponyboy Peters. Might I suggest nettle, garlic and rosemary mixed together with homemade moon water (WTF). Or perhaps Father Costas can perform an exorcism or Casey can involuntarily sacrifice his left testicle as an offering to the Gods.

How very insensitive of me. I had forgotten your beloved Tim Tams. I was browsing the supermarket catalogue online recently and noticed they were on sale, half price at $3.00. Are they really $6.00 a packet now? I always think of Andre, Chris and @Paladin whenever I see them online.

I imagine if Marjorie, Mother and Anne get stuck into the gin on Christmas Day, Anne will become a blubbering mess. Anne: Oh woe is me; I have no grandchildren and no prospects of any as both my sons are gay. What have I done to deserve this? Marjorie: Oh piss off you silly cow. My husband AND my father have both died in the last 12 months. I have got no one. Mother: Put a sock in it Anne. "Neil was rarely very demonstrative, so that was a nice development. I turned around… and dinner was delayed." I do so love your oblique references to Makin' Whoopee @Robert Hugill. Between those and the delightful Hugillisms you frequently pepper your chapters with, I am guaranteed to be entertained and often educated.

"d'Arenberg Pollyanna Sparkling." I thought for sure this must have been a fictitious sparkling wine given Pollyanna is part of its name. Imagine my surprise to learn it is not. And it is a local sparkling from the Adelaide Hills. You have done this before @Paladin and it is something I simply must compliment you on. Using local wines and/or produce, thus highlighting the quality produced by Australian businesses, rather than overpriced imports, many of dubious quality, origin and production standards. And I was very pleased to observe Rick's high standards being upheld, with Martin quickly deciding they needed champagne (or its Aussie equivalent) to celebrate. Nat as an abbreviation for Nathan. I have seen Nate on many occasions of course, but never Nat. Brett, Nathan's brother who referred to him as Nat, made a heartfelt speech, one which revealed the widespread dislike of Amelia, but more importantly the acceptance of Martin by the Scholtz (?) family at large. And Grandma Thelma, what a delight to make her acquaintance. I seem to recall (hopefully correctly this time @Paladin) Nathan is 37 years of age, which I estimate would make Grandma Thelma 80+ years of age. I was initially "fooled" when Martin replied to Carol he would arrive in Adelaide at approximately 1.35pm, had his bag packed already and an Uber on the way. LOL. I dare say we will learn from Benjamin how the joint birthday party at Natasha's panned out. I won't be surprised if she outed him in an attempt to humiliate him. If so, hopefully it backfired in her face.

Very wise.

Listen to the sage advice of the S.O.S. Band @Lee Wilson. Quality over quantity.

Theo to Vince - I Want Your Sex. Theo to Jack - I Want Your Sex. Vince to Jack - I Want Your Sex. Jack to Vince and Theo - I Want Your Sex. Victory sex - slow, heavy and scorching hot. Will this suffice @dboggs9700?