Spending Too Much

The lass in charge of the ferret section at the RSPCA told me that Arctic loved to play with, chase, and catch a particular cat toy. It's one of those stick things, with a piece of elastic with a feather, or a plastic mouse, or little cloth bird, or something similar at the end. Something like this.

So I decided to buy one. At the end of last week I popped into the pet shop to look for one. There were all sorts of things, toys, treat, water-bottle covers, crackle tunnels, fluffy swings.

I got carried away. By the time I left the shop I'd spent over thirty quid!! (About USD50).

It was only when I got home I realised I'd forgotten to buy the very toy I'd gone in to get.

So yesterday, on my way home from work, I called in again to get one.

I very nearly spent another £22 on a microwaveable heated sleeping mat!! (Keeps warm for 10 hours). It said it was for rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs but it was also suitable for rats, mice, and ferrets. I forced myself to put it back on the shelf. It's surprising how difficult it was to do that. I kept telling myself that ferrets don't need one, they like it cool, and summer is coming anyway.

I did remember the cat toy this time. Arctic and Polar both love it. And it's a great way of wearing them out without wearing me out. My cousin says I spoil them. Well yeah, of course, doesn't everybody spoil their pets??


Ze

Agent Carter
• Perhaps Another Time by backtoblack101 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 8 of One Headlight by Plus1STR (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Well Darling I'm Telling You Now by agentcarter (AO3).
  
  
• Snips and Snails, and Sugar and Spice by backtoblack101 (AO3).
  
  
• All's Well That Ends Well by Plus1STR (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Still by RacheIDuncan (AO3).
  
  Arrow
  
• Chapter 3 of The City Down Below by CyberQueens (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• Coming to Terms by shipsinkandsails (AO3).
  
  
• Heartlines by lupinely (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Petals of Flame by KoreaSalamiGarbage (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 19 of Heart by mattuf1 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Lives in the Balance by dfs_toronto (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of More Things Move than Blood by signalbeam (AO3).
  
  BtVS
  
• No Lies, No Apologies by kwritten (AO3).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 4 of To Catch an Unsub by w00t4ewan (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 10 of Stars Set Alight by ithinkyourewonderful (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Protection by inkheart9459 (AO3).
  
  Doctor Who
  
• Chapter 3 of You and Me by Schimelos (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 (conclusion) of My Fair Liege by VictorianLesbian (AO3).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• Chapter 16 of Thy Kingdom Come by ReginaCorda (AO3).
  
  (The) Hunger Games Trilogy
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of That Time War Didn't Mean a Thing by dontstraytoofar (AO3).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Relaxing Weekend by LittleMissNicap (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 27 of Collateral Damage, Part 2: Unforgivable Means by ThePartyAfterYouLeft (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of I'll Stand by You by LittleMissNicap (AO3).
  
  Marvel Movies
  
• Chapter 15 of My Mirror Speaks by Kuailong (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Cradle Snatcher by ServeMeTheSky (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of A Long Day's Journey Into Night by tsheps (AO3).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Chapter 25 (conclusion) of Inked Future by Shadowdianne (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 4 of Stray Feathers and Scales by Oparu (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Hunger by thebabytiger (AO3).
  
  
• Puppy Love by bernicevella64 (AO3).
  
  
• In Your Eyes by MoonlitRamblings (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of Turn Back Tim by Shadowdianne (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 33 of The White Queen by inkheart9459 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Where Your Treasure Is, There Will Your Heart Be by cathal and Vishan (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of Link by ReginasMistress (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 17 of The Lion's Head and The Saviour's Heart by Rosiemulf (AO3).
  
  
• Comforting Hugs by Applesaday (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Chapter 1 of We Are Weapons of Choice by dustywords (AO3).
  
  Teen Wolf
  
• Permutations by Bridgesto (AO3).
  
  (The) Walking Dead
  
• Chapter 23 of Stay Close by theramblinrose (AO3).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Chapter 9 of Persistence of Vision by beatricethecat (AO3).
  

Sinus Headache

Beautiful 60 degree day, tomorrow though is rain rain rain. My head is pounding as the pressure is changing and my head is feeling every bit.

Long day at work and come home to the flea ridden animal pack. Feels like all the time washing blankets and putting flea medicine on the animals was a waste of time and even money as the little bastards are still happily with us (fleas that is). Sick of them.

Enjoy your updates and have a splendid week.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

BtVS
• Chapter 24 of You Can't Hurry Love by Really-an-angel (The Chosen Two Archives).
  
  
• Chapter 22 of The Three of Us by Ate2butte (The Chosen Two Archives).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World: 03/30/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Part 6 of If Tomorrow Never Comes by pure_ecstasy6 (devil_wears_prada).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Chapter 9 of Still Into You by vaginawig (Fiction for Lesbians).

Sick

I did something that I haven't done for the last several years attending the Emerald City Comicon...I left early. I almost didn't go today because I feel so crappy.

I took another dose of DayQuil though and Cal and I made it to the con around 11. I spent money on back issues then decided I didn't want to wait around until 3 to see John Barrowman. I'm sure he'll be back to ECCC eventually and I'll see him then.

Here's hoping next year I'm not sick. I can say having a nasty head cold on ECCC weekend blows. Pun intended.

Tamara

BtVS
• Chapter 13 of Tricked by Hayley (The Chosen Two Archives).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Blue Lady: The Directive Reveled by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Original
  
• Part 5 of Sea & Stars by Melissa Good (her web site).

Day 2 of Comic Con

Tamara and the boys are off having fun. I am enjoy nice peaceful day at home. One more to go than back to work we go.

Go something to say, ramble or rant? Let us know.

Enjoy the updates.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

The Devil Wears Prada
• Part 5 of If Tomorrow Never Comes by pure_ecstasy6 (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapter 13 of Well Maybe What You Want is Right Here by callie_arizona (callie_arizona live journal).

Quiet Time

Daughter is at her other house and the rest of the family is at the Emerald City Comicon. Just the animals and I. One sad sore doggie and one old neurotic cat. I am glad it's Friday. My weekend will be very low-key mostly home with the pets. Doing some light chores and watching few movies. Staying close to home in hopes the doggie will continue to improve.

Hope your weekend is splendid. Enjoy the updates.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

Comics
• Jane's World:03/27/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  Original
  
• The Life You Want (With You In It) by thelinksthatconnectus (AO3).
  
  
• The Game by RaeDMagdon (AO3).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• The End is the Beginning by Wilbur (Academy of Bards).

A Long Week

Some are longer and harder than others. This would fit into the long hard week list.

Enjoy the updates and may your weekend be splendid. Mine is going to be full of nothing but laying on couch and hopefully watching a few chick flicks.

Elisa

Agent Carter
• Stormy Weather by DiNovia (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World:03/26/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  Original
  
• Stages of Redemption by Elle Rogue (Passion & Perfection).

Ferrets & Eclipses

I picked up my new ferrets on Friday 13th. The lass at the RSPCA said Polar (the male) might be a nervous at first, and a bit shy. When he'd first arrived at the shelter he'd dived into his box and not come out for a couple of days. So I was prepared for him to be a little subdued. Arctic seemed much more lively and mischievous from what I'd seen at the shelter.

I bought a new wooden hutch for them - Snow's old one was decidedly scruffy and the roof was starting to break up. I left them in the carry-case, watching me through the bars, while I assembled it. Two floors, with a ramp, bars to front and side, and a closed in sleeping chamber. When it was ready I put some blankets into the sleeping chamber, put a litter tray in the bottom section. Fixed a water bottle to the top, and a water bowl to the bottom bars. And put a bowl if food in. I transferred them to the sleeping section, popped some toys into the bottom bit and left them to get settled.

Saturday morning I went out to see them. "Hey babies, cuddle time," I said. Cuddle?? Chance would be a fine thing.

I'd thought the garden was ferret-proof. It turns out it was only Snow-the-middle-aged-ferret proof. Two lively, eighteen-months-old ferrets?? Oh boy!! The gravel boards along the fence, the bricks blocking the drain-pipe, the blocks closing the gaps behind & beside the shed, that Snow would stand up to and peer over?? No barrier at all to this pair. They laugh at such obstructions and climb right over them. At the same time... at opposite ends of the garden.

Polar managed to squeeze down the side of the shed and get stuck. He squealed for help. I was just about able to slide in, reach down, grab him and back out.

While I was doing that, Arctic - some how - God only knows how - pushed aside the brick blocking the drain-pipe and, as ferrets do - decided to explore it. She got stuck of course. I unscrewed a section, dropped it down a short distance and an extremely wet, slimy, & covered in green gunge, head of a once-albino ferret poked out.

I looked around for Polar.

He was stuck behind the back of the shed.

I put Arctic back in the hutch and locked the door before repeating my feat of cramming myself into a space that a tooth-pick on a hunger-strike would have trouble accessing and fishing him out.

I put him back in with Arctic, changed their water, food, and litter and went back inside to get a coffee. I needed one - I was exhausted and it wasn't even eight o'clock yet. And I still needed to repair the drain-pipe!!

I have managed to get some cuddle time since then (though Arctic would rather try and wriggle up my sleeve than lie still) and lots of playtime. But if I let them loose in the garden together it's absolute mayhem.

Ferrets have an enormous sense of adventure and absolutely no sense of direction. If they escape they will roam for miles, get completely lost and unable to find their way back. (They are micro-chipped, just in case). They will then sit down and cry and wait to be rescued. I have, therefore, bought a large roll of chicken wire. My task for this next weekend - covering every nook, cranny, and gap - including the entire garden fence, with chicken wire!

I bet the little beggars will still find a gap somewhere! lol

...................

BTW. The eclipse was brill. The cloud was so thick Friday morning I thought I wouldn't get to see it, but it cleared enough by 9.15 to see the best bits. Ours was 85% of full. The temperature drop was very noticeable. My ferrets didn't quite know what to do... was it breakfast time?? Playtime?? Bed-time??

And this time I didn't do anything stupid so I didn't scorch my eyes.

In 1999 when the last one happened here I was so careful with my special viewing glasses... until, having taken them off to speak to my cousin and a friend, I looked back up at the sun without putting them back on. Couldn't have been even as much as a minute, but it was long enough that my eyes were gritty, and felt as if they'd been sandpapered, for a least a couple of days afterwards. This time I made sure I didn't take them off at all.

................................

See you next week. Goodnight and may your God/s go with you.

Ze

Agent Carter
• Chapter 1 of The Dartboard for Witches by QuickYoke (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Welcome Home by TheReviewess (AO3).
  
  
• The Art of Self Defense by kerisempai (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Well Darling I'm Telling You Now by agentcarter (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Someone New by TESPO (AO3).
  
  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  
• Chapters 1 to 3 of Maybe, I Don't Care by hackingxbiochemist (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• Chapter 1 of More Things Move than Blood by signalbeam (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Last Moments of The Last Stand by mooselion (AO3).
  
  
• Oh Those Days In The Sun (They Bring A Tear To My Eye) by ciceu (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of Repairs, Retrofits and Upgrades (formerly Noodles) by Progman (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 16 (15) of Road to Recovery by Angel_of_the_Starz (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Heart by RapunzelSexual (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Sacrifice & Rewards by TheTrueRedneckGeek (AO3).
  
  Broadchurch
  
• Stay by GirlonaBridge (AO3).
  
  
• Everything She Needs by adamwhatareyouevendoing (AO3).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 5 of Hostile 31 by SlayerWitchCarpenter (AO3).
  
  Call the Midwife
  
• Chapter 13 of Dancing in our Heads by littlelemonkey (AO3).
  
  
• The View from Here by bumblebear30 & littlelemonkey (AO3).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• The Jig is Up by pictureswithboxes (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of To Catch an Unsub by w00t4ewan (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 25 (conclusion) of Not Everyone by spacedmuch (AO3).
  
  (The) Fall
  
• Chapter 5 of In This Valley of Dying Stars by Scarlet (AO3).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapter 28 of In Between by Shinara66 (callie-arizona).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of Well Maybe What You Want is Right Here by northern_road (callie-arizona).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Chapter 26 of Collateral Damage, Part 2: Unforgivable Means by ThePartyAfterYouLeft (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 4 of I'll Stand by You by LittleMissNicap (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Realization by SwanQueen4tw (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Chapter 8 of Now And Again by RaeDMagdon (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Starting to Believe by ktao3 (AO3).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Hunger by thebabytiger (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of The Favor by PinkRabbitPro (AO3).
  
  
• The Things That We Don't Say (But WE Know) by Shadowdianne (AO3).
  
  
• Calendar by CurvyPragmatist (AO3).
  
  
• Salt Water and New Beginnings by StarlightSpecter (AO3).
  
  
• One More Thing by sultrysweet (AO3).
  
  Original
  
• The Stolen Sappho Incident by Phineas Redux (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 19 of A Chance Encounter by Bobbie Halchishak (Royal Academy of Bards).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Forever Blue by tonksremus (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Deprogramming by InuGhost (AO3).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapters 1 to 11 of She's Beautiful by freedombeats89 (AO3).
  
  Teen Wolf
  
• Real Power by rvst (AO3).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Chapter 10 of All for Love by JDaydreamer (AO3).
  
  
• The Long Way Home by Roadie (AO3).
  

Going to the Chapel...

Loads for you to read tonight.

Ferret fun tomorrow.

Tonight - for those of you who are fans of little Barbara. Unfortunately she won't be joining me at work in future. She's moving away. Her mother (who as you may recall was a young widow) has met someone. They've been seeing each other for about a year and are finally convinced they're suited. So in April they're getting married. They're both selling their houses and buying a new one together. The new house is on the other side of the county. Not so far that I can't pop along for a visit, but far enough that it will need to be a pre-arranged visit.

Barbara is torn between being excited about her new house and her new school,absolutely over-the-moon about her new father, and upset that she won't see me often and won't be working with me during school holidays.

I've promised I'll visit her, and told her not to say "never" because there's always a chance that work will dry up locally and I might find a contract near enough to her new home for her to stop by.

Yes, I'm invited to the wedding. Yes, I will be going. No, I'm not a bridesmaid!! lol. Barbara is though.


Ze

Agent Carter
• Finding the Way to Tell You by cptnwintersoldier (AO3).
  
  
• The Storms of Life by backtoblack101 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 8 & 9 (conclusion) of The Wreckage of Stars by QuickYoke (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 14 (conclusion) of I Walk a Little Faster by maggiemerc (AO3).
  
  Agent Carter/Marvel Movies
  
• As Time Goes By by impavidfool (AO3).
  
  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  
• We're Just a Little Bit of Work by mrceline (AO3).
  
  American Horror Story:Coven
  
• Dixie Iris by ricecrisps (AO3).
  
  Arrow
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of The City Down Below by CyberQueens (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Canary by skyewardfitzsimmonsphillinda (AO3).
  
  
• In Another Life by nerdgirlwalking (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Exile by a_windsor (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• Learning Curve by RuminantMonk (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of A Sentinel's Last Watch by AmayaSorata (AO3).
  
  
• Anniversary by CHOCOLATECHIPZ7744 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 3 of Petals of Flame by KoreaSalamiGarbage (AO3).
  
  
• We're Just... Something by budgewrites (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Between the Wheels by Starblind (AO3).
  
  Broadchurch
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Moments In Time by spilled_notes (AO3).
  
  
• Right Here by AlternativeRocker (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Paper Planes by Naralanis (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 25 (conclusion) of Not Everyone by spacedmuch (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of For the Better by Naralanis (AO3).
  
  Doctor Who
  
• Airborne by thedoctorlek (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of My Fair Liege by VictorianLesbian (AO3).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of We Are Not Who We Used to Be by writing_escapism (AO3).
  
  (The) Hobbit
  
• Chapter 2 of Assume Nothing by ElwenTheTimeComes (AO3).
  
  Last Tango in Halifax
  
• Chapter 5 of The Hairpin Turn by vivian darkbloom (AO3).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Chapter 2 of Realization by SwanQueen4tw (AO3).
  
  Major Crimes/The Closer
  
• Time and Too Much Don't Belong Together Like We Do by missparker (AO3).
  
  Marvel Movies
  
• Chapter 22 of Gone to the Dogs by avesnongrata & Woodface (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Chapter 7 of Could Not Stop for Death by Desert Sunrise (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of A Long Day's Journey Into Night by tsheps (AO3).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Just Another Green-Eyed Dragon by ellacj (AO3).
  
  
• A 'Second' Chance by Mac_Northsea (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 24 0f Inked Future by Shadowdianne (AO3).
  
  
• A Happy Ending by Mac_Northsea (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 32 of The White Queen by inkheart9459 (AO3).
  
  
• Soft Spring Thaw by twistedsky (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 26 of The Beauty of Nottingham and the Beast of Sherwood by nokhnia (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Buried by SgtMac (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Turn Back Time by Shadowdianne (AO3).
  
  
• It Was Always You by lil_sis24 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Hello Again, Storybrooke by Jules_Day (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 16 of The Lion's Head and The Saviour's Heart by Rosiemulf (AO3).
  
  
• The Night Before by mormolyce (AO3).
  
  Original
  
• Sunflowers by theskull (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• A Different Scenario by fullmoonrisin (AO3).
  
  
• Behind the Scenes by wizardofahz (AO3).
  
  
• Coming To Terms by fullmoonrisin (AO3.
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 3 of Baby, I Will Bring You Home by QueenOfTheCrossroads (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 6 of Girlfriends by ace (AO3).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapter 16 of Wedding Capers by Drumchik (AO3).
  
  
• The Meet-Cute by turtleback (AO3).
  
  Rookie Blue
  
• Chapter 18 of What Happens After Goodnight by rebalabroo (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Don't Give Up on Me by Golly4ever (AO3).
  
  RWBY
  
• Chapter 18 of Your Heart Will Open Minds by UnapologeticallyAuthor (AO3).
  
  Supernatural
  
• Of Princes and Princesses by lottieland (AO3).
  
  Teen Wolf
  
• Stay With Me by lizleminem (AO3).
  
  Tomb Raider (games)
  
• Chapter 1 of Tomb Raider: Odyssey by rosesoftheday (AO3).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Chapter 8 of Persistence of Vision by beatricethecat (AO3).
  
  
• The Things We Cling to Consume Us by Nighthawk88 (AO3).
  

Spring Rain

Our full week has started with a blast of cooler weather and rain...lots of rain. Send warm thoughts to little e. She had Ultimate Frisbee practice in the downpour. Cal lucked into a ride home from his wrestling day camp (no school for him today). Since we were all at work he walked to the high school and was all set to walk home when it was over around noon. This just happened to be when the rain hit.

Max seems to be on the mend. We're not really sure what happened on Friday while we were out of the house. He obviously wrenched something that made him very sore. He's back to his usual self now thanks to pain and anti-inflammatory pills. He'd be ecstatic if the rain would stop. He's definitely not a water dog.

Tamara

BtVS
• Chapter 23 of You Can't Hurry Love by Really-an-angel (The Chosen Two Archives).
  
  
• Chapter 73 of Forging Bonds by rebelrsr (Rebelrsr's web site).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World: 03/23/15 by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Part 3 of 50 Shades of Calzona by jenrind (Callie-Arizona).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Part 5 of Right There All the Time by Dev (Clom 'n' Dev's).

End of Weekend

Productive weekend it was. Even with being careful with the doggie we seemed to have gotten a lot done. Tamara even mopped today. Back to work for us tomorrow. How productive can we be this week? Tamara wants it to go by so she can enjoy her holiday starting Friday for the Emerald City Comic Con.

May you all have a great week. Enjoy the few updates.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

The Devil Wears Prada
• D&G. You Mean Dead and Gone? by Mary Griggs (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Part 3 of Mentorship (Comoplete) by caramelapples11 (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Part 4 of If Tomorrow Never Comes by pure_ecstasy6 (devil_wears_prada).

Countdown to Nerd Fun

Another weekend means another Ultimate Frisbee game. Little e's team won once again. We had quite the fun ride to South Seattle and the playfield. It's not too far from Boeing Field so we got to see many low flying planes landing.

Next weekend Cal and I will be attending the Emerald City Comicon. Little e will be off at a math competition with her math club. This will leave E home with the animals in the lovely peace and quiet.

I'm looking forward to my big indulgence for the year. I even took Friday off. I wasn't going to do it this time since it's my first year at a new job but I couldn't resist going all three days. Plus my attendance record is pretty darn good. I've only had to take off a few hours here and there for doctor appointments for me or Cal. I haven't been out sick yet (knock wood).

I'll let you get to reading.

Tamara

The Devil Wears Prada
• Part 3 of If Tomorrow Never Comes by pure_ecstasy6 (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Part 2 of 50 Shades of Calzona by jenrind (Callie-Arizona).
  
  
• Chapter 27 of In Between by Shinara66 (Callie-Arizona).

Long Day

We are a bit late tonight as we had to make a visit to the vet. Our doggie squealed when jumping down from the bed and then when Tamara tried to feel him more squealing. The vet thinks he wrenched something and is sore. We got some pain meds and strict instructions to keep him low and calm for a couple weeks to let him heal. Here's hoping it works.

Sorry about the posting last night it was spaced by T and myself (thank Ze for posting).

Have a good weekend.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

CSI
• She Says by coldbeer (GirlSlash).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World:03/20/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Part 2 of If Tomorrow Never Comes by pure_ecstasy6 (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapter 11 of Well Maybe What You Want Is Right Here by northern_road (Callie-Arizona).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 2 of The End Is the Beginning by Wilbur (Academy of Bards).

Coming in Second

Cal has been wrestling for his middle school team. It's his first time to wrestle and he's done well. Tonight he lost a bout for the first time. Needless to say he wasn't very happy about it.

It'll be good for him. He has a long way to go to be a skilled wrestler. His wins have all been speedy with him overpowering his opponent.

Tonight he met someone with solid muscle who couldn't be overpowered. He did well for most of the bout. His opponent didn't manage to pin him until the third round. I think Cal was pooped. Another good lesson...get your stamina up.

On the plus side Cal's team won the match. Hooray!

Tamara

BtVS
• Chapter 22 of You Can't Hurry Love by Really-an-angel (The Chosen Two Archives).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Payback by Obsidianwarlock (The Chosen Two Archives).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World:03/19/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 1 of If Tomorrow Never Comes by pure_ecstasy6 (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Part 1 of 50 Shades of Calzona by jenrind (Callie-Arizona).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Finally Found You by kinky_carter (Femmeslash).

Eclipse

There's going to be an eclipse on Friday. And as it's a so-called super-moon, too, it will be a really good one.

As the map map shows, not many people will be in line for a totality, but it will be near total for much of Scandinavia & the UK. And a partial will be visible as far south as North Africa.

I'm really stoked about it. I love this kind of stuff. Can I find my eclipse glasses though?? Of course not. I haven't seen them since the last eclipse here in 1999. Hope I can get a new pair - otherwise it'll be the old pinhole-in-a-bit-of-paper routine.

Friday is also the Vernal Equinox. We wish our Pagan and Wiccan readers a good Ostara or Mabon.

Saturday is Norooz - we wish our Zoroastrian readers a Happy New Year.

Saturday is also the Hindu New Year - Happy New Year to our Hindu readers.

Next week I'll tell you about my new ferrets, and how they're settling in - and running me ragged. As my maternal Grandmother used to say "My Godmothers and Godfathers at my baptism it's madness!!"

See you next week. Goodnight and may your God/s go with you.

Ze

Agent Carter
• Chapters 12 & 13 of I Walk a Little Faster by maggiemerc (AO3).
  
  
• Raincheck by stagnationpress (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of The Wreckage of Stars by QuickYoke (AO3).
  
  
• They Say It's Wonderful by Lamachine (AO3).
  
  
• And the Band Played On by scarletalphabet (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 3 of Someone New by TESPO (AO3).
  
  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  
• Chapter 7 of Lifeline by AuroraBee (AO3).
  
  
• The Proposal by Skimmons4life (AO3).
  
  
• Gifts by Micktrex (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• Chapter 9 (epilogue) to First Steps by sniperct (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 7 of The Nights by budgewrites (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of Heart by RapunzelSexual (AO3).
  
  BtVS
  
• To Be Brave by ExceptForBunnies (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Hostile31 by SlayerWitchCarpenter (AO3).
  
  Call the Midwife
  
• Chapter 7 of Dancing in Our Heads by littlelemonkey (AO3).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 3 of Fireworks by drewandian (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 25 (conclusion) of Not Everyone by spacedmuch (AO3).
  
  Doctor Who
  
• Chapter 1 of You and Me by Schimelos (AO3).
  
  
• Vastra's Maid by Figment81 (AO3).
  
  Glee
  
• The Six Steps To Falling In Love With Quinn Fabray by blackhunter3 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Homeward Bound by labourofliterature (AO3).
  
  (The) Hunger Games Trilogy
  
• Morning Refuge by herrcolonel (AO3).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Chapter 24 of Collateral Damage, Part 2: Unforgivable Means by ThePartyAfterYouLeft (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Realization by SwanQueen4tw (AO3).
  
  Marvel Comics
  
• Not A One Night Stand by botcheddebauchery (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Chapter 15 (conclusion) of What Was Saved by Revans_Mask (AO3).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Heat by cleo2584 (Saffic).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Flirting with Darkness by sultrysweet (AO3).
  
  
• Beautiful Moments by RobynPDB92 (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Sail to Apollo by Rysler (Rysler's Fiction blog).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of We Always Have Options by Rudbeck (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 33 of Caged Animals by BlondeQ (AO3).
  
  
• The Four F's (or three of them at least) by SpicyCheese (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Tinker, Tailor, Hacker, Spy by fullmoonrisin (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Team Machine? More Like Team Machinations by ionizable (AO3).
  
  Scott & Bailey
  
• At Last by Misha20 (AO3).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• The Journey Back to Her by LadyJanus (AO3).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Chapters 3 to 6 of Persistence of Vision by beatricethecat (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of And Let it Light and Fire by windyLindy (AO3).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 1 of A Single Step by Kennedy Northcutt (Royal Academy of Bards).
  

Paddy's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our Irish, and of Irish ancestry, readers.

And remember It's Paddy not Patty

Here's a couple more facts for you.

Corned beef?? No, boiled bacon, yes.


Ze

Agent Carter
• Chapters 1 to 3 of Abeyance by impavidfool (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Still by RacheIDuncan (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Now You're Singing with a Swing by forthegreatergood (AO3).
  
  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  
• Friends With Benefits by aconfederacyofscript (AO3).
  
  Arrow
  
• Chapter 3 of Exile by a_windsor (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• Chapter 11 of Asami the Korrabender by Raziel12 (AO3).
  
  
• First To Know by PJatO98 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 14 (14) of Road to Recovery by Angel_of_the_Starz (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Lives in the Balance by dfs_toronto (AO3).
  
  BtVS
  
• The Kids Are All Right by kwritten (AO3).
  
  Call the Midwife
  
• We Are Not Ghosts by MissBJinx (AO3).
  
  
• When I Found You, My Heart Found a Home by recklessdeception (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 6 of Protection by inkheart9459 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Drowning In Regret by PureWickedness_21 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of For the Better by Naralanis (AO3).
  
  Doctor Who
  
• Chapter 33 (conclusion) of What We Owe Each Other by Lyzzardbrain (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of My Fair Liege by VictorianLesbian (AO3).
  
  (The) Fall
  
• Chapter 2 of All My Trials by TessMooreXF (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Inspector Ferrington by The_Beauty_of_Intention (AO3).
  
  Glee
  
• Chapter 8 of Surviving Happily Ever After by OncefortheFun (AO3).
  
  
• Anger by generalfrings (AO3).
  
  
• Enthusiasm> by generalfrings (AO3).
  
  
• Punishment by generalfrings (AO3).
  
  (The) Good Wife
  
• A New Chapter by msdontcare (AO3).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapter 8 of Diversion by Zenparadox (AO3).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• The Rising Phoenix by jazwriter (AO3).
  
  
• Gather Your Peace Like Fine, Woven Threads by kwritten (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of Thy Kingdom Come by ReginaCorda (AO3).
  
  (The) Hunger Games Trilogy
  
• Chapter 4 (conclusion) of In a Day's Course by herrcolonel (AO3).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Chapter 13 of Not Broken Just Bent by lostshadowthief (AO3).
  
  Maleficent
  
• Stories by livetoclaim (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 16 (15) of Trials and Turbulence by DragonKnight1990 (AO3).
  
  Marvel Movies
  
• Thank Skype You Called by MissSouffle (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 21 of Gone to the Dogs by avesnongrata & Woodface (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Chapter 4 of Fortune's Fools by RaeDMagdon (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Promises To Keep by CatFirebrand (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Could Not Stop for Death by Desert Sunrise (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of A Long Day's Journey Into Night by tsheps (AO3).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Chapter 2 of Flirting with Darkness by sultrysweet (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of Where Your Treasure Is, There Will Your Heart Be by cathal & Vishan (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 3 of Blooding the Water by wily_one24 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 3 & 4 of The Aching Space Inside by Exquisiteliltart (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 31 of The White Queen by inkheart9459 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Turn Back Time by Shadowdianne (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 28 (epilogue) to A Moment Deferred by freifraufischer (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Villains Don't Get Happy Endings by lizardmm (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of The Great Wide Somewhere by amycarey (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of The Lion's Head and The Saviour's Heart by Rosiemulf (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 23 of Inked Future by Shadowdianne (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Indiscretions by JAspirated_07 (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Chapter 2 of Killing Time by viceroyvonmutini (AO3).
  
  
• Hard Wired by pleasanthell (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of For Whom the Bell Tolls by GeoApo (AO3).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Running Scared by lil_sis24 (AO3).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Chapters 31 to 40 of Picture Perfect by crazystrings (AO3).
  
  Star Trek: AOS
  
• Worth It by MeganMoonlight (AO3).
  
  Wentworth
  
• Chapter 37 of Second Chances by winfarthing (AO3).
  

Cello's that Rock

My daughter for Christmas this year got tickets to see one of her favorites 2Cellos (Sulic & Hauser. As mom I got to go and see them with her. We got lucky and had great seats. I can say without a doubt, these guys rocked. Even with my ear plugs they were super loud but oh so great. If you get a chance I do highly recommend them. And as they stated at the open of the show this is not about classical music.

Enjoy your updates.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

Comics
• Jane's World:03/16/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  CSI
  
• Conundrum: Addendum by coldbeer (GirlSlash).
  
  
• Bells for Her by coldbeer (Women in Kevlar).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 35 of For Once by heartbigapple (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Chapter 36 of For Once by heartbigapple (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapter 10 of Well Maybe What You Want Is Right Here by northern_road (Callie-Arizona).
  
  The L Word
  
• Turning Page by vaginawig (Fiction for Lesbians).

Rain!

Little e's team handily won their first Ultimate Frisbee game. I was pleasantly surprised that the little spit of rain ended early and the sun was out by the end of the game.

Today, however, the rain returned. Again...not complaining. We need this rain. Max and the outside cats are the only beings not enjoying it.

Our week ahead is filled with a couple of wrestling matches (Cal), an Irish dance performance (little e), and work.

Tamara

CSI
• Mirror by coldbeer (GirlSlash).
  
  
• Conundrum by coldbeer (Women in Kevlar).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Part 34 0f For Once by heartbigapple (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 11 of Caught in the Storm by D (her web site).

Once in a lifetime. Pi Day.

Here is hoping today all the numbers come together. It's Pi Day for anyone who cares. Personally I think it's very cool as a once in a lifetime hit of numbers. But I have a math degree so numbers are splendid for me.

Our day was filled with the usual. Ultimate is here, so the next few moths of weekends we'll be watching kids throw a frisbee around rain or shine. Today it was a little of both.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

BtVS
• Chapter 22 of Damned if I Don't, Damned if I Do by Battlekitten (The Chosen Two Archives).

My Dogs Are Tired

A week filled with lots of walking is under my belt. My feet are pooped and happy to be without shoes and propped up on the coffee table. I still need to get some walking out of them tonight with Max but he ambles along at a nicely paced trot.

Tomorrow we'll spend part of the day watching little e's first Ultimate Frisbee game. Likely this will occur in the rain. I'm not going to complain because we need that rain and it's nice to see some typical Pacific Northwest springtime weather.

Tamara

Comics
• Jane's World:03/13/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Thinking Out Loud by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 6 of The Realm by Warriorjudge (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of The End is the Beginning by Wilbur (Academy of Bards).

Not a whole lot to read tonight....

Giving you an opportunity to catch up with all of Ze's updates of the last couple of days. Here is hoping the week is going well and you can enjoy the upcoming Friday. And to Ze, we wish you well on that cough. Those suck.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

Comics
• Jane's World:03/12/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 20 of the Blue Lady by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Prologue-Chapter 8 of Still Into You by vaginawig (Fiction for Lesbians).

Could the Cough Go Away, Please

Still coughing. Apparently this particular virus hangs about for a couple of months. And my ribs still hurt. (whine, whine). Can you tell I'm feeling sorry for myself tonight. *g*.

I'm not good at being unwell. I get fed up and bored and want it to be over, thank you.

Ah well, at least it's not that cold. I feel sorry for the folk who've been having blizzards and stuff.


Plenty for you to read. See you next week. Goodnight and may your God/s go with you

Ze

Agent Carter
• Say It With A Kiss by NerdGirlsSquared (AO3).
  
  
• Oh, English... by tulipsandsake (AO3).
  
  
• Pullin' Punches by backtoblack101 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Still (Survivor 5) by RacheIDuncan (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of I Walk a Little Faster by maggiemerc (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of One for the Pulps by The Stephanois (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of That Waitress at the Diner by dontstraytoofar (AO3).
  
  
• Stormy Weather (Burning Bridges Keep Us Warm) by DiNovia (AO3).
  
  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  
• Chapter 5 of Double-Booked by Shopgirl (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• Chapter 1 of One Step at a Time by melq (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Heart by RapunzelSexual (AO3).
  
  Black Sails
  
• Silence Is Golden by agirlnamedtruth & weekendgothgirl (AO3).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 3 of Hostile 31 by SlayerWitchCarpenter (AO3).
  
  Casualty
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Can I Have That In Writing? by PureWickedness_21 (AO3).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Chapter 13 (conclusion) of It Was Always You by w00t4ewan (AO3).
  
  Criminal Minds/Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Chapter 19 of Agent Meets Doctor by lxvatocook (AO3).
  
  
• To Catch an Unsub by by w00t4ewan (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• She Looked by Alex Olivia (Royal Academy of Bards Annex).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 5 of For the Better by Naralanis (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Drowning In Regret by PureWickedness_21 (AO3).
  
  Glee
  
• Ignoring the Status Quo by maipigen (AO3).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Chapters 1 to 9 of Full Circle by Madaboutagirl (AO3).
  
  
• Part 7 of Grey Magic by
  leonhart_17 (callie-arizona).
  
  (The) Hunger Games Trilogy
  
• In a Day's Course by herrcolonel (AO3).
  
  Major Crimes/The Closer
  
• Chapter 11 (conclusion) of Vacant Seats by fortunatefolly (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Chapter 15 of What Was Saved by Revans_Mask (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of A Long Day's Journey Into Night by tsheps (AO3).
  
  
• Finding Our Way by tsheps (AO3).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Chapter 3 of One Percent by 1shinyboat (LadyCops).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Chapter 4 of Villains Don't Get Happy Endings by lizardmm (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 25 of The Beauty of Nottingham and the Beast of Sherwood by nokhnia (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of The Trials of Emma Swan by SwanQueenOnDeck (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of The Aching Space Inside by Exquisiteliltart (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of In Sickness and in Health by Applesaday (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Chapter 5 of We Always Have Options by Rudbeck (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Deprogramming by InuGhost (AO3).
  
  Teen Wolf
  
• I Don't Know, Man by annie_reckson (AO3).
  
  Warehouse 13
  
• Chapter 2 of Persistence of Vision by beatricethecat (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Tether by PolarisAmane (AO3).
  
  Wentworth
  
• Chapter 36 of Second Chances by winfarthing (AO3)
  

Guess What...

I've been considering adopting a dog or possibly two - it's been a long time since my boys died and I miss having a dog. On Friday I finished work early so I stopped off at the RSPCA shelter. The RSPCA re-homes dogs, cats, horses, goats, guinea pigs, rats, birds - you name it, they rescue it. They didn't have a lot of dogs on the website even though the kennels are pretty full, as they only list animals for adoption when they've been chipped, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, cleared for re-homing by a vet, and have spent a couple of weeks or so being assessed by the staff.

I went into the office and enquired about adoption. They were polite, welcoming, and helpful. They only had one dog cleared for re-homing at the time - a Staffie. I don't want a Staffie - I'd be too worried about my cousin's cat. She would put her foot down about any kind of terrier really, as she's not keen on them. I explained I was hoping for a collie, spaniel, or retriever of some type.

They gave me some forms to fill out and said I would be contacted for a home inspection. They asked what experience I had with pets. I told them about my dogs, my rats (long time ago), my cousin's cats, and little Snow the ferret.

When I mentioned Snow the staff member perked up. I had ferret experience?? Did I want another ferret??

Well... Snow was a lovely little thing, so affectionate, so intelligent, so playful...

I went to look at the ferrets.

The RSPCA were damned quick. They came for a home visit on Saturday and approved me for a dog, cat, or other animal.

You know what's coming now, don't you.

My two new ferrets, both albino, one female (spayed) and one male (neutered) arrive next Friday.

I'm really looking forward to getting them. Bought food, treats, new blankets, new toys, already.

Ze

Agent Carter
• Pull My Tie by Shatterpath (AO3).
  
  
• Each Kiss an Inspiration by chilly_flame (AO3).
  
  
• One of a Kind by milkvein (AO3).
  
  
• Crash (survivor 4) by RacheIDuncan (AO3).
  
  
• Apology Rejected by LaserquestLove (AO3).
  
  
• Living Arrangements by backtoblack101 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of The Wreckage of Stars by QuickYoke (AO3).
  
  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  
• Chapters 1 to 4 of Accidentally in Love by RandomBioHacker (AO3).
  
  
• Baby, You Don't Have to Live Your Life in Fear by owlvsdove (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• Chapter 8 of First Steps by sniperct (AO3).
  
  
• Shadow in the Night by franklin_delorean_roosevelt (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 12 of Road to Recovery by Angel_of_the_Starz (AO3).
  
  Babylon 5
  
• Greater Than the Death of Flesh by IncompleteSong (AO3).
  
  Coronation Street
  
• Chapter 2 of Our Bruises by SpoonDance (AO3).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• Missing byDTA2013 (AO3).
  
  D.E.B.S.
  
• Chapter 2 (1) of A Family Matter by Shoosherdy (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 9 of Stars Set Alight by ithinkyourewonderful (AO3).
  
  Doctor Who
  
• Chapter 3 of My Fair Liege by VictorianLesbian (AO3).
  
  (The) Fall
  
• All My Trials by TessMooreXF (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 (conclusion) of Dare to Lose Control by aspiring_writer17 (AO3).
  
  Glee
  
• Chapter 27 of The Running Back by LovelyMagickUnicorn (AO3).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Part 9 of Well Maybe What You Want is Right Here by northern_road (callie-arizona).
  
  Harry Potter
  
• Ta-Da by bluemermaid (AO3).
  
  
• Tears and Daggers by bluemermaid (AO3).
  
  Last Tango in Halifax
  
• Chapter 4 of When Friends Became Lovers by thegiraffe (AO3).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• The Detective and the D.A. by SwanQueen4tw (AO3).
  
  Marvel Movies
  
• Chapter 20 of Gone to the Dogs by avesnongrata & Woodface (AO3).
  
  Major Crimes
  
• Unexpected Liaisons by GunRoswall (AO3).
  
  Major Crimes/The Closer
  
• Chapters 1 to 10 of Vacant Seats by fortunatefolly (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Brenda's Final OIS by fortunatefolly (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Starting to Believe by ktao3 (AO3).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Chapter 10 of How Quiet the Rain Falls by NegativeBlue (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Always Back To Regina by purplegwen (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 24 of Thank God It's BDSM Friday by CarrotLucky13 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of The Great Wide Somewhere by amycarey (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of This is the End by heartsways (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Flirting with Darkness by sultrysweet (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Not All Who Wander Are Lost by undermybreath (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of This Beginning Is Also An Ending by undermybreath (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of The Lion's Head and The Saviour's Heart by Rosiemulf (AO3).
  
  
• Part 4 of Right There All the Time by Dev (Clom n Dev's S-O-N Fanfiction).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Muscle Memories by FujinoLover (AO3).
  
  
• For Whom the Bell Tolls by GeoApo (AO3).
  
  Rookie Blue
  
• Only You Know by maryaun (AO3).
  
  
• In The Storm by maryaun (AO3).
  
  
• Winners and Losers by maryaun (AO3).
  
  RWBY
  
• Chapter 16 of Your Heart Will Open Minds by UnapologeticallyAuthor (AO3).
  
  (The) Silmarillion
  
• The Correct Attire for Princesses by Beleriandings (AO3).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Chapter 30 of Picture Perfect by crazystrings (AO3).
  
  (The) Walking Dead
  
• Chapter 22 of Stay Close by theramblinrose (AO3).
  

Sunshine

Back to work after we lost an hour to daylight savings. The kids at school were remarkably alert. I expect we'll have a lot of tired kids by Friday.

This spring forward was an easy one for me. I had a week of solid sleep under my belt and waking up this morning wasn't painful at all. It was a nice change from previous years.

The kids are with us this week which means we have many after school activities. I believe every day this week is spoken for as a matter of fact. And Saturday will bring little e's first Ultimate Frisbee game of the season. Spring is truly here.

Tamara

BtVS
• Chapter 72 of Forging Bonds by rebelrsr (rebelrsr's web site).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World: 03/09/15 by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 19 of The Blue Lady by mlgummer (dvlwears_prada).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Part 4 of Right There All the Time by Dev (Clom 'n' Dev's).

Weekend of chores

The weekend cones to an end. Back to the work week we go. Our weekend of house maintenance is coming to an end for this weekend. Many more in our future I am sure. Here is hoping you all had a good one and have a splendid week ahead.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

CSI
• A Shift in the Night by coldbeer (GirlSlash).
  
  
• Something New by coldbeer (Women in Kevlar).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapters 1-4 of Meeting Vivian by jah728 (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Chapter 32 of For Once by heartbigapple (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Original
  
• Part 5 of Sea and Stars by Melissa Good (her web site).

Spring is in the air!

It's been a weekend of getting things done. More planned for tomorrow.

Tamara

CSI
• Collision Course by coldbeer (GirlSlash).
  
  
• A Bad Name by coldbeer (Women in Kevlar).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 18 of the Blue Lady by mlgummer (devil_wears_prada).
  
  
• Chapter 31 of For Once by heartbigapple (devil_wears_prada).

Friday Night

The weekend arrives with perfect weather. This is a kid free weekend for us. House chores await us and hopefully some slug time as well. I do know the dog will luck out as I am sure a park is in his near future.

Time with my wife is always a good thing. Here is hoping your weekend is splendid as well.

Peace, Health and Happiness.

Elisa

CSI
• Just Say No by coldbeer (GirlSlash).
  
  
• The Days of Wine and Vodka by coldbeer (Women in Kevlar).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World:03/06/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  Original
  
• Digging Deep by Norsebard (Academy of Bards).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Chapter 15 of Xena and Gabrielle: A Turn of Fate by Ahkiken (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of The Conqueror and Ri: A Twist of Destiny by Ahkiken (Academy of Bards).

Apologies

Light night for y'all. It's a good time to catch up on Ze's bounty of stories.

Tamara

BtVS
• Chapter 21 of You Can't Hurry Love by Really-an-angel (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• Jane's World:03/05/15 by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  The Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapter 29 & 30 of For Once by heartbigapple (devil_wears_prada).
  
  Once Upon A Time
  
• GoodBye Storybrooke by faithinthepoor (Regina & Emma).

Better

Well, I managed a day of work without too much trouble. Still coughing a bit - and my ribs hurt where I've pulled a muscle because of the coughing - but other than that I feel ok. Guess I'm on the mend properly now.

Lots for you to read these past couple of days.

Stay healthy!!

Goodnight and may your God/s go with you.

Ze

Agent Carter
• Tomorrow by Plus1STR (AO3).
  
  
• Blackout by Lamachine (AO3).
  
  
• Rant (Survivor 3) by RacheIDuncan (AO3).
  
  Agent Carter/Nikita
  
• Spies & Lies by justanexercise (AO3).
  
  
• Games We Play by justanexercise (AO3).
  
  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  
• She Fell Beneath the Wheels to Help Me Up by BerryliciousCheerio (AO3).
  
  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D./Marvel Avengers
  
• My Guardian Angel by Kuailong (AO3).
  
  Avatar: Legend of Korra
  
• Chapter 2 of A Sentinel's Last Watch by AmayaSorata (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of Asami the Korrabender by Raziel12 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Heart by RapunzelSexual (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 16 of Balancing Love by meln (AO3).
  
  Black Sails
  
• War Without Weapons by mautadite (AO3).
  
  Broadchurch
  
• Chapter 1 of Ever Since by RuneShark (AO3).
  
  Criminal Minds
  
• I Loved Her Once by DTA2013 (AO3).
  
  (The) Devil Wears Prada
  
• Chapters 1 to 3 of Drowning In Regret by PureWickedness_21 (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Mentorship by whitesheets (AO3).
  
  Fingersmith
  
• Perverse by bosssuet (AO3).
  
  Glee
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of Homeward Bound by labourofliterature (AO3).
  
  
• The Heart Wants What it Wants by labourofliterature (AO3).
  
  
• Nonchalant by labourofliterature (AO3).
  
  
• I'm Just Saying by RainbowSprinkleDonuts (AO3).
  
  
• My Deathless Death by jellymankelly (AO3).
  
  
• Friends, Exes, Weddings, and Other Things by 27summer (AO3).
  
  (The) Hobbit
  
• Chapter 1 of Assume Nothing by ElwenTheTimeComes (AO3).
  
  (The) Hunger Games Trilogy
  
• Chapter 10 of Lifeblood by Johannas_Motivational_Insults (AO3).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Three Weddings and a Wedding??? by Sydney563 (AO3).
  
  Major Crimes/The Closer
  
• Open it Back Up and Let it Bleed by missparker (AO3).
  
  Marvel Movies
  
• Chapter 14 of My Mirror Speaks by Kuailong (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Symmetry Of Origin by The_Valley_of_The_Dorks (AO3).
  
  
• To Surrender is Divine by scarredsodeep (AO3).
  
  Mass Effect
  
• Chapter 6 of Stay by Pluh (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 36 of Feathers by thedeadflag (AO3).
  
  Once Upon a Time
  
• Let Our Mercy be the Gifts We Lay by wistfulwatcher (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of Filling the Void by Velace (AO3).
  
  
• I Want to Say Thank You by Shadowdianne (AO3).
  
  
• The Last Page by coalitiongirl (AO3).
  
  
• My Secret Valentine by Thequeenssavior (AO3).
  
  
• On a Bed of Nails She Makes Me Wait by LiveLoveLikeMe (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 16 of A Savior Too Late by EndlessPaine (AO3).
  
  
• When Fate Steps In by giftofamber (AO3).
  
  Person of Interest
  
• Singing Morphine Alarms out of Tune by phwaa (AO3).
  
  
• Chapters 1 to 3 of Tinker, Tailor, Hacker, Spy by fullmoonrisin (AO3).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Deprogramming by InuGhost (AO3).
  
  Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  
• The Inherited Gifts of Annabeth Chase by Kirii (AO3).
  
  Pitch Perfect
  
• The Natural Order of Things by Corker42 (AO3).
  
  Rizzoli & Isles
  
• Coffee Talk by coolbyrne (AO3).
  
  Rookie Blue
  
• Chapters 1 to 3 of Destined To Meet by Generalpandathefourth (AO3).
  
  RWBY
  
• Chapter 15 of Your Heart Will Open Minds by UnapologeticallyAuthor (AO3).
  
  Scott & Bailey
  
• Chapter 1 of Words, Wide Night by Cinnamon68 (AO3).
  
  Wentworth
  
• Chapter 35 of Second Chances by winfarthing (AO3).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Seeing the Difference by SapphireSmoke (AO3).