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More About SLGS
SLGS Daily Rate Table
How do I read the SLGS Daily Rate Table?
How to Read the SLGS Daily Rate Table
Buying SLGS
Who may buy SLGS?
Only government bodies or other entities that issue state or local government bonds may buy SLGS. They may buy SLGS only if the proceeds from those state or local government bonds are subject to yield restrictions and arbitrage rebate requirements in the Internal Revenue Code. (See the Internal Revenue Code, section 103.)
How do I buy SLGS?
You buy SLGS through SLGSafe. For information on how to apply for and use SLGSafe, see More about SLGSafe.
What is the SLGS daily rate table?
The SLGS securities daily rate table lists the applicable maximum rates allowed. The rates specified in the table are one basis point below the current estimated U.S. Treasury borrowing rate for a security of comparable maturity. [344.1(5)]
When do I subscribe for SLGS?
If the subscription is for $10 million or less, you must submit your intention to buy through SLGSafe at least five calendar days before the issue date. If the subscription is greater than $10 million, you must submit your intention to buy through SLGSafe at least seven calendar days before the issue date. [344.5(a), 344.8(a)]
Why do I have to subscribe so far in advance?
The U.S. Treasury requires advance notice of issues and redemptions to better forecast for the cash needs of the U. S. government.
As bond counsel (or financial advisor, underwriter, etc.) for the issuer, what TIN do I provide for the subscription - the TIN for the issuer or the conduit borrower?
When entering a subscription, you provide the tax identification number (TIN) of the "issuer" - the Government body or other entity that issues state or local government bonds described in section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code [344.1]. The SLGS securities will be issued to, and owned by, the issuer.
What if the conduit borrower, instead of the issuer, fails to pay for the SLGS securities?
If the conduit borrower fails to settle a subscription, the Bureau of Fiscal Service will ask the subscriber or the issuer to provide more information, including the conduit borrower's TIN. [344.2(m)(5)] If you provide the TIN for the conduit borrower, and the conduit borrower is the party failing to settle a subscription, the six-month penalty will be imposed on the conduit borrower rather than the issuer. [344.2(h)(l)]
I subscribed for Time Deposit SLGS securities before 8/15/2005. Why does SLGSafe require a yield certification when I redeem the securities early after 8/15/2005?
If your SLGS securities were purchased before 8/15/2005, yield certification does not apply. But, if the early redemption proceeds from those securities are used to purchase new SLGS securities then the yield certification applies to the new SLGS securities purchased. [344.2((e)(2)(i)(B))]
What types of instruments are included in "Treasury marketable security" for purposes of the yield certifications or prohibited practices, etc.?
A Treasury marketable security is any security other than a State or Local Government Series (SLGS) security. Examples of Treasury marketable securities include U.S. Treasury securities (other than SLGS securities), guaranteed investment contracts, and federal agency securities.
May state and local government entities use tax-credit bond or Build America Bond issuance proceeds to purchase SLGS securities?
Yes. Proceeds of bonds issued under Internal Revenue code (IRC) sections:
54 (Clean Renewable Energy Bonds),
54A (New Clean Renewable Energy Bonds, Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds, Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (issued after October 3, 2008), and Qualified School Construction Bonds),
54AA (Build America Bonds),
1397E (Qualified Zone Academy Bonds issued after December 20, 2006, and on or before October 3, 2008, with respect to an allocation arising after 2005),
1400N(l) (Midwestern Disaster Area Tax Credit Bonds), and 1400U-2 (Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds),
all of which are subject to the rules imposed by section 148, including yield restriction, may be used to purchase SLGS securities.
Proceeds of such bonds may be used to acquire SLGS for any situation in which the yield on the invested bond proceeds must be restricted, to include investments of proceeds in construction funds, reserve funds, and sinking funds under section 54A(d)(4)(C).
For more information on tax-credit bonds or Build America Bonds, contact the Internal Revenue Service's Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Financial Institutions & Products) at (202) 622 - 3980.
Fedwire Procedures
How do I pay for my SLGS subscription?
Full payment for each subscription must be submitted by the Fedwire Funds Transfer System with credit directed to the U.S Treasury's General Account. The ABA number for Special Investments Branch (SIB) is 051036476. Full payment must be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the date of issue. [344.2(g)]
What are the procedures for Fedwire?
Instructions for Transmitting Payment for Subscriptions using Fedwire:
Use your bank's ABA routing number for the "Sender ABA".
Use your organization name for the "Sender Name".
ABA routing number 051036476 for the "Receiver ABA".
TREAS SIB for the "Receiver Name".
BTR for the "Product-Code".
1000 for the "Type Code".
The name of the State or Local Government entity must be placed in the "Originator's Name" field.
The name of the bank acting as trustee/escrow agent must be placed in the "Originator's" field.
The owner's taxpayer identification number must be placed in the "Reference to the Beneficiary" field.
The issue date must be placed in the "Originator to Beneficiary Information" field.
You may find that the ABA number for Special Investments Branch is not in the Banker's Book of ABA numbers. This is a special ABA number set up only for SLGS securities payments. If you get an error message when trying to send money through Fedwire, you may need to edit your file criteria for payments. If you fill out the information as shown above, we will receive the money.
Changing a Subscription Before Issue
What changes can I make to the subscription and how late can I make them?
Most changes to a subscription can be made up to 3:00 pm ET on the date of issue. You may change the Issue amount, Issuer name and address, Trustee Bank information, ACH instructions, and the Schedule of Securities, if those changes follow SLGS rules and regulations.
Early Redemptions
When can I early redeem a Time Deposit SLGS security?
If you subscribed on or after August 15, 2005, the Bureau of Fiscal Service must receive the early redemption request, through SLGSafe, no less than 14 days and no more than 60 days before the requested redemption date. [31 CFR 344.6(c)] If you subscribed for the security before August 15, 2005, you must request early redemption through SLGSafe no less than 10 days and not more than 60 days before the requested redemption date.
Which rate table is used to determine penalty/premium for an early redemption of SLGS securities?
Penalty/premium is determined using the subscription date rate table used to lock-in your SLGS rate. The possibility for a premium has been available since the SLGS regulations that were effective on or after October 28, 1996. The rate table in effect on the date of an early redemption request is used to determine the Treasury cost of borrowing rate.
I subscribed for Time Deposit SLGS securities prior to August 15, 2005. Do I have to comply with yield certifications?
If you early redeem SLGS securities subscribed for under SLGS regulations in place before August 15, 2005, yield certification requirements do not apply to such SLGS securities provided the proceeds are not invested in new SLGS securities. When the proceeds of SLGS securities redeemed prior to maturity on or after August 15, 2005, are reinvested in new SLGS securities, then the yield certifications apply. You will be required to make the certification at the time you subscribe for the new SLGS securities.
Effect of the Public Debt Limit on SLGS
How does the debt limit affect SLGS?
Congress sets a limit (the debt limit) on the amount the Federal Government is allowed to borrow. All outstanding SLGS count against the federal government's debt limit. If we issued more SLGS, they would also count against the debt limit.
Therefore, when the federal government gets close to the debt limit, suspending the sale of new SLGS keeps the debt from getting even closer to the debt limit.
What happens to a Demand Deposit SLGS during a suspension?
We roll over an outstanding Demand Deposit SLGS into a special 90-day Certificate of Indebtedness (C of I). The new C of I earns simple interest equal to the Demand Deposit daily factor in effect at the time of suspension. You may cash that C of I early, following the same requirements as for other Demand Deposit SLGS. (For information on cashing a SLGS, see More about SLGSafe.)
What does the phrase "SLGS suspension" mean?
"SLGS" stands for State and Local Government Securities. A SLGS suspension, also known as closing the SLGS window, refers to Treasury no longer accepting new subscriptions for Time and Demand Deposit SLGS securities. In other words, SLGS subscriptions cannot be submitted via SLGSafe (or any other method). Because there is no statutory or other requirement for the Treasury Department to issue SLGS, a SLGS suspension is announced when deemed necessary (see above). Treasury will reopen the SLGS window when Congress enacts, and the President signs, legislation raising the debt limit.
How do I find out about a suspension?
We issue press releases announcing the beginning of a suspension (which we also call "closing the SLGS window") and announcing the end of a suspension (which we also call "opening the SLGS window"). You can find those press releases on www.treasurydirect.gov and www.slgs.gov.
The press release includes the time and date of the closing or opening.
What did Treasury announce regarding SLGS?
The Treasury Department announced on July 23, 2021, that at 12:00 noon on July 30, 2021, it will suspend the sale of SLGS until further notice. Treasury is closing the SLGS window in order to assist in Treasury's management of the debt subject to limit.
Will the window close indefinitely? Do you know when you might open it again?
The Treasury Department will reopen the SLGS window when Congress enacts, and the President signs, legislation suspending or raising the debt limit.
How long does it take to reopen the window once the debt limit is raised?
Depending on the time of day and the amount of notice given, it will take up to three hours to reopen the SLGS window.
Do you need to close the window this early?
There's no statutory or other requirement on the Treasury Department to issue SLGS securities, so it may suspend the sale of SLGS as the debt subject to limit approaches the debt limit. In line with past practice, Treasury is giving advance notice of its intention to stop accepting subscriptions. All subscriptions received prior to 12:00 noon ET on Friday, July 30, 2021, will be honored.
What is the effect of a SLGS suspension on the debt limit?
All outstanding SLGS count against the debt limit. Closing the SLGS window does not reduce the amount of outstanding debt that counts against the debt limit but closing the window does stop the further increases in the debt that would be counted against the debt limit if SLGS continued to be issued to state and local government entities. Thus, closing the SLGS window does not provide new headroom under the debt limit, but it does conserve the remaining headroom available.
What if my request to buy is in SLGSafe when the window closes?
A request to buy is called a "subscription" in SLGSafe. In the past, we have honored all SLGS subscriptions submitted by the time and date of the SLGS suspension. We are not required to do that, so we cannot promise that we will always be able to.
Does a suspension affect other SLGS actions (payments, and so on)?
No. We process interest payments, maturities, and requests for cashing in SLGS early during a suspension just as we do when there is no suspension. The same regulations apply to these actions during a suspension as at other times. For more on restrictions on SLGS actions, such as asking to cash an SLGS early, see More about SLGSafe.
What can we do with new debt during a suspension of SLGS?
State and local governments issuing new municipal debt during an SLGS suspension may have to invest the proceeds in alternative assets to stay in compliance with Federal tax law.
When has Treasury suspended the sale of SLGS in the past?
Since 1995, the SLGS window has been closed fifteen times:
October 18, 1995 – March 28, 1996
February 19, 2003 – May 26, 2003
October 14, 2004 – November 21, 2004
September 27, 2007 – September 28, 2007
May 6, 2011 – August 1, 2011
December 28, 2012 – February 4, 2013
May 17, 2013 – October 16, 2013
February 7, 2014 – February 14, 2014
March 13, 2015 – November 02, 2015
March 1, 2019 – August 5, 2019
July 30, 2021 – December 16, 2021


The majority of the events around the country are being put together by students.
The event is a protest for change, for action, and to end the epidemic of mass shootings in our schools today.
Previously we have discussed several of the events happening in our surrounding areas. If you missed it check out the button below.
We will be having a March For Our Lives in the Shreveport/ Bossier City area. According to the event page on Facebook, the local event will be hosted by NWLA High School Student's, PACEY, Mom's Demand Action SBC, Women's Democratic Club NWLA, SB Indivisible, Women's March Organizers SB.
The event will be held in front of the Caddo Parish Courthouse in downtown Shreveport at 11 am to 2 pm.


Gaire started his career in 1972 under the mentorship of Bill Abbott, of W. A. Abbott and Associates. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) Gaire provides the highest level of investment advice and estate planning. Further to these designations, he has been a member of Advocis, a voluntary financial planners group which advocates for professionalism and consumer protection, for over 45 years. Gaire has also been a Top of the Table member of Million dollar Round Table (MDRT), and is a life member with this organization.
Other than his business activities, Gaire spends his time flying a small aircraft, scuba diving, skiing and travel. He has served as the president of North Shore Community Services in the past, and is currently a member of the Finance Committee of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Other than that, he also acts as the voluntary Fire Chief on Sidney Island, a semi private island in the Southern Gulf. His passion rests with his artwork, which he still finds time to indulge in. As an active member of the Federation of Canadian artists he produces scrimshaw like fine pencil drawings in miniature on a variety of mediums. Gaire is married to Lorraine, with two adult children, and two grandsons.
Tannis started her career in finance in 2002 after returning from South Australia. Tannis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University, She is a Certified Planner (CFP) and a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). These designations allow her to provide the highest level of planning and advice. Tannis has been a member of Advocis, a voluntary financial planners group which advocates for professionalism and consumer protection, for over 12 years. Tannis believes in tailoring financial advice to her client's specific needs with a focus on investment and estate planning. She is confident that MacLean Rowe Financial's "Boutique" approach to financial advice affords clients with the individual attention they deserve to achieve their goals and objectives.
Apart from her business activities, she enjoys cooking, skiing, travelling and participating in her running club. She is an active member of her strata council, and is the current Treasurer. Tannis is married to Andrew.


When did GLEE turn into ONE GLEE HILL?
Teen weddings, texting while driving accidents, suicide attempts: When did GLEE turn into ONE GLEE HILL?
I'm sorry, GLEE, but it's over between us. I'm breaking up with you.
I do appreciate GLEE. I understand what it is you're trying to do. It usually sends a positive message about acceptance and understanding. I don't love the message it sends to young girls, which is that boys are everything and should be the center of their worlds. But, on the whole, the show means well. I get it.
I don't know exactly when GLEE lost me. It happened gradually. I used to love GLEE. I would watch it immediately; sometimes when it was actually on the air and not a recording. I know, right?
But slowly, the episodes started to pile up on the DVR. The last time I watched GLEE I started fast forwarding through annoying characters, which meant I got through an entire episode in about 10 minutes.
The characters are not consistent. They change every week to fit the storyline. Look at Sue Sylvester. Here's my impression of Sue the past two seasons: "I will destroy the Glee club. Thanks for singing at my sister's funeral. Now, I will destroy the Glee club. Now let's all sing at a homeless shelter. Now, I will destroy the Glee club. Give me some sperm, Glee teacher that I supposedly hate, so I can have a baby. Now, I will destroy the Glee club." Jane Lynch deserves better.
And why is Mr. Schuester always hanging out with his students? Isn't that kinda creepy? I think most school districts frown upon that sort of thing. Mr. Schuester gets engaged and asks one of his students to be his best man. Doesn't he have any friends at all?
And speaking of having no friends at all, remember when Kurt's father and Finn's mother got married? Why were the girls in the Glee club her bridesmaids? Doesn't Finn's mother have friends or relatives?
Maybe I'm too cynical for GLEE. I find the Rachel/Finn wedding particularly stupid. Are we supposed to think it's a good idea? I'm sorry but listening to teenagers talk about how they are in love and going to be together forever is laughable. Come on. We all know they will break up during their first semester in college during the Thanksgiving break. Duh.
Oh, and the song choices haven't been top notch these days, either. They finally ran out of Katy Perry songs, and they've lost their way, musically. It must be a huge relief to the show runners that Perry is working on a new album.
Oh, GLEE, I'm just not that into you anymore. It's been fun … sort of. There's just too many good TV shows out there for me to waste my time on one that I'm not really enjoying anymore.


lebongenre wrote: Update - Seeing all my classes now. Check your account if you're as curious/bored as I am!
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Hemel is a gem. The 2Ls/3Ls last year didn't seem to like him (maybe he just wasn't great at adapting his teaching style to upper-classmen in his first year), but he was great in torts for 1Ls.
I also loved McAdams: he's just a really smart guy and organized the class great.
It's an exciting time but remember to relax. The year will become a grind really quick and you'll wish you were kicking back right now.
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archipm wrote: Probably the fact that I don't like the speech assignment means I am exactly the kind of person that needs to do the speech assignment, lol.
The speech assignments means absolutely nothing; don't worry about it at all.
I hated it (hated it!) but I also forgot about it completely, to the point where it took me a couple of minutes to remember what you were talking about.
It was a good bonding experience with my small group, actually, since we all had to do it and we were all nervous. Focus on being supportive to your friends and giving the most helpful and constructive feedback that you can, and the time will fly.
So.... should we be paying much attention to the emails flying thick and furious on the Bookserv distro list? Like I see people advertising 1L books for sale, is there anything we should know about what to buy specific to different professors, or does info on that come a bit later?
Necho2 wrote: So.... should we be paying much attention to the emails flying thick and furious on the Bookserv distro list? Like I see people advertising 1L books for sale, is there anything we should know about what to buy specific to different professors, or does info on that come a bit later?
The books you need are available at my.uchicago.edu under your classes (I forget exactly where after this but it should be rather intuitive). As for the supplements, it's really how you learn. I found the Glannon supplements helpful for Civ Pro I/II. You certainly don't need to buy your books now or even buy them from the bookserv, but you can. Otherwise I see some people advertising The Legal Analyst and that's helpful and a pretty simple read. Those are the only 2 supplements I used.
Put your class information into this form and it'll tell you what books you need.
Has the Hormel scholarship for PI been announced yet? I have not seen anything posted about it, and it's been a month since the deadline (plus tuition was due). I just wanted some closure about it!
cinnabunnyy wrote: Has the Hormel scholarship for PI been announced yet? I have not seen anything posted about it, and it's been a month since the deadline (plus tuition was due). I just wanted some closure about it!
I was wondering about this too but just assumed they gave it to someone at this point.
justakicker wrote: Any current or prospective students know anything about Vue53 (new apartment building)?
I will be attending UChi for C/O 2020 and am considering Vue53 to live.
I have been reading horrible reviews about the management company, Peak Campus, but most of the reviews are for other properties.


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The Rose Masquerade, Chapter 19 (5-27-19) {A Bachellorette Challenge}
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Irishsong Posts: 1,116 Member
He loves me not
Rose arrived home at 2 in the morning, not feeling well enough to do much of anything she had left the hospital with some vitamins and a scheduled check up in the next month, but there were questions in her head that wouldn't settle as easily as a doctor's visit.
Should she tell Josh about the baby? She felt like she should, since it was his, but what if he wanted to be a part of the baby's life? He always got along well with children that weren't his, and Rose could see him taking as little responsibility with the child as possible, like going to someone else's house to play with their dog and not having to feed, keep healthy and clothe the dog.
Would the contestants be upset? Most people wouldn't want the woman they're dating to be carrying another man's child. Would the show be canceled? Rose was just starting to feel like she could get to know these people.
Still, as she looked up the stairs to the third floor of the building, she wondered if she would be able to care for a child here. She didn't want to move, but she also didn't think that she could walk so many stairs everyday once she became more pregnant.
Did Rose even want kids? Rose asked herself as she walked up the stairs. She didn't want to give away the baby, and she didn't want to abort. She liked the idea of having a little one to take care of, she just hoped that it wouldn't throw her life's goals off the rails.
Rose climbed once more into bed, and she closed her eyes, one of her hands against her abdomen where she knew the baby was. It was her job to keep it there and safe, anything else was an accessory.
The smell of pancakes confused Rose's stomach in the morning and she hurled was it had into the wasted basket next to her bed, then settled and wanted to devour the food. Rose hoped that her hormones would be manageable and not get the better of her like the stack of pancakes before her.
"I figured you could use a good meal before you started your day. I'll run the shop, you just relax, maybe do some gardening. I already called the studio and told them you needed a sick day or two. I told them you had the flu, and you would be staying home in my care for a while." Claire smiled as she flipped pancakes.
"I can't thank you enough for this. I'm starving," Rose said as she crammed pancakes into her mouth, "I'm feeling like I'm on a boat and I'm tired. I feel like I have the flu."
Claire finished making pancakes and sat down to eat. "I think you should tell Josh. He has the right to know that he has a child on the way."
Rose's temper switched at record timing. "That rat has no right to me or anything that happens to me anymore! He lost any rights when I found him with another woman, doing a bit more than playing around. I never want to see him again or tell him anything. He can't take care of a child." scoffed Rose, "He would leave at the first sign of trouble. If the baby cried, he would hand it back to me. If it woke up at night, he wouldn't even be there to help me put it back to sleep. I can't handle someone who won't help me with whatever the future holds, and Josh is one of those people. He has no right to me after he broke my heart…"
Claire patted her arm. "I know, I know. But imagine if the roles were reversed. Would you not want to know that you had a child? You had your disagreements, but that doesn't mean that the child shouldn't know it's father."
Rose was in some comfy clothes and in the green house on top of the building when she called Josh. He picked up on the last ring.
"Rose.... I wasn't expecting a call from you. What can I do for you?" he sounded sleepy, even though it was 3 in the afternoon.
"I need to talk to you. When can you be here by?" Rose said, trying to be as urgent as possible without giving away what the reason was.
"You're talking to me now, why do I need to come and see you?" he asked skeptically. "We left on pretty bad terms, don't think I'm dumb enough to go to a ex-girlfriend's house by myself. You could go psycho…"
"Oh my God- Josh! I just need to see you in person. Claire is here, she's running the store, you aren't going to be maimed or murdered!" She said in a hiss. "Just come over, please! It's important."
"Why don't we compromise? There's a club just down the way from you-"
"I am not feeling well enough to go anywhere. Please be here as soon as you can, I want to get it over with."
Josh paused. "Fine," he said. "I'll be the within the hour, let me get some pants on and tell Samantha why I have to leave on my day off." a rustling was heard in the background as he got off the bed.
"Please, Josh, you're a musician, you're off everyday and you party every night."
Claire let Josh up into the apartment and he walked up the many stairs to the greenhouse on the roof. Rose sat on the comfy couch in the corner of the warm and humid room.
"Josh, I need to tell you something. Do you want to sit down?" Rose offered, trying to keep her overwhelming emotions at bay. It was Josh. Josh was here to see her, and only her, even though he had just left the company of the woman he cheated with, Rose felt a confused swell of emotion when she saw him. His good looks and rock star style had made her flustered when she had first met him, but now she felt resentment for his lifestyle and knew that she could never love someone like him after what he'd done.
"Rose, there's only one reason that you would want me to sit down." he took a deep breath and looked away, out the window. "You're pregnant aren't you? Are you sure it's mine? I know that you're on the stupid show where you're supposed to find the love of your life, did you sleep with one of them and catch one of theirs?"
"Josh! How could you insult me like that?! I'm carrying your child." Rose said in indignation, standing up. "I knew telling you would be a bad idea. You come here, and ask me if I have been sleeping around? I only slept with you, and you and I regret that now too. I don't need anything from you, but Claire wanted me to tell you anyway. The baby doesn't need you." she said, walking towards the door.
"Wait, Rose, I wasn't being fair. Please come back." He said, and Rose stopped. "You know that I never was ready to have kids. We never even talked about having kids. I'm just scared, you know?"
Rose turned around and looked at him. Josh went on: "I know that you want someone ready to settle down and help you with baby, and maybe you'll find someone to be a good father to the baby, but I want to try and be a father to it, Rose, let me try."
"What, and have you screw it's life up too? I don't think so. Goodbye, Josh. I hope you have a great life with Samantha, or whatever her name is. Now, take your plum and get out."
"You're going to regret this, Rose. I'll see you around." Josh said as Rose closed the door behind him.
Isn't that exciting? Again, I've only heard from a few of the contestants makers, Message me if your responses have changed. Until then, Be safe? I don't have a good sign off.
icmnfrsh Posts: 15,868 Member
Oh. Wow. She was right to dump that guy. What a butt.
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MissSassy Posts: 11,734 Member
Oh wow, what a *add any bad word here* ! But at least their baby will be super pretty
Little cabin in the woods
Rose was feeling well enough and a bit cabin feverish after two days of being at home all, and thusly the studio was more than happy to resume once more, the evening of the second day she took off. They sent over another costume, but this one was deliberate. Rose pulled out a dress that looked like it was from many generations past, back to when history was barely kept in record. Rose raised an eyebrow at it, but it fit well once put on and once she did her hair she was ready to go.
But where was she going? The car drove past the bachelor house, and it kept going until the buildings turned into trees. Rose was worried a bit as the shadows grew longer and the trees grew taller, but the chauffeur was the same older man who she had talked to many times, and she trusted her not to get her hurt. But where were they going?
The car stopped at the check in for a camping grounds, a tiny little shack where everything looked 20 years out of date and a smell of campfire smoke lingerd everywhere. Rose was aware of her costume, and stayed in the car as the Elderly man took care of checking in, and then drove further into the grounds. They stopped when a small house came into view.
"This is where you get out and have a lovely evening, my dear." the driver said with a smile.
"Thank you, Martin. I just wish I knew who I was meeting here. I assume this is a date, but I'm completely unprepared." she said with a shaking smile. There were only a few contestants who would want to go to a place like this, which one was it?
Walking away from the car, Rose took just a few steps before the door opened and out came the unmistakable Mordor Gates (except when he's wearing the llama suit and his beard goes away.)
"Rose!" he greeted as he jogged towards her in the fading twilight. "I'm happy to see you. I hope the journey wasn't too hard, but this is the closest I could get to the date I envisioned for us. They forgot the guitar I requested, and the mead, and the roasted pig…"
"I'm sure it will be fine, Mordor. What are we going to do first?" Rose assured. It was getting a bit chilly and the darkness in the woods made her unsettled. Being form the city, she was used to being able to see everything always, but having her view obstructed by shadows and trees made her heart flutter.
"There's a fire pit at the back of the house, I brought some hot dogs from the store to have us roast, so let's eat, ok?" Mordor offered.
"That sounds lovely. I'm hungry as it is." Rose said, hoping the baby liked hot dogs. She wanted to keep the food she got down.
The pair sat down and Mordor added another log to the fire. "So, Mordor, what do you do for a living?" Rose asked, starting conversation.
"Oh, I play in a one man band. I make metal music, Which you may not have assumed from my cheery demeanor." he said with an exaggerated, goofy smile. "That and I foster kittens, which I the studio also forgot to bring, but we can just enjoy our own company."
They got their food on their sticks to roast it, and Rose looked over at Mordor. "I think it's wonderful that you help other beings. I once saw a sign that says 'Saving one cat won't change the world, but it changed the world of that one cat'. I find that uplifting."
"It's really fulfilling too." He said. "It's hard to let them go once they get adopted, but it's worth it to see kid's faces, or old timers getting a cat to keep them going in life. It's so fulfilling."
"It's nice to have something that you look forward to everyday, something to mark the time by. My store is much the same thing everyday; people come in, they shop, maybe they buy something, they leave. We restock. It's monotonous."
Mordor's brow furrowed in concern. "If you don't like it, why do you do it? Why put yourself through it?"
Rose looked out into the woods, her hot dog now on her plate. "I do it because I enjoy it. The work isn't monotonous as I make it sound, I just become complacent. There was a man in last week getting all roses and he was jittery as could be. He told me he was going to propose to his girlfriend, and it made me smile to see the world turning as it should. We made sure that he was prepared, he practiced his lines on us, and it was lovely. He perked up my whole day."
They sat in silence, eating their food, until Mordor picked up the conversation.
"There's another way that people used to see the world turning, the stars. I love the stars when I'm away from the city, you can see them so clearly." he motioned for the two of them to lay on the ground, which wasn't as cold as Rose thought it would be. She placed her hands conveniently on her abdomen, wondering if she should tell Mordor about what was coming.
"I learned to read the stars when I was a young boy, my father taught me. At least, I could tell which way was north, not the future or any of that astrology stuff. Just the directions. It gave me a way to know position and in an odd way, myself. To look up at space, it makes you feel small, and I try to make myself not so small by doing good with my life." he looked over at Rose, seeing how she was just looking up at the sky, not saying anything, a distant look on her face. "Heh, I talked enough about me. What about you?"
Rose didn't reply; it was as if she hadn't heard him. "Rose?" he asked, sitting up.
"Hmm? Oh, I was daydreaming!" she laughed in embarrassment. "Not to sound weird, but your voice is pretty hypnotic." That and I was thinking of something else…
"You're a million miles away tonight, what's up?" Mordor asked.
Rose sat down, on the stool and Mordor did the same. "This is sudden, I know, but I'm not in the running for just a husband. I'm looking for a man that can be a good father to my child." Rose said carefully.
Mordor looked confused. "I don't follow. What are you talking about?"
"I'm expecting a baby. My ex left me with a bit more than a broken heart." she said, and for the first time she felt almost excited. Rose realized that she was looking forward to taking care of a child.
"Do you need me to defend your honor? Are you- what are-" he stumbled over his words.
"Mordor, you don't need to do anything. I already had a conversation with him and I told him I don't want him in my life or the baby's. He's out of the picture."
"Rose, I don't know if you want to hear this, and I'm not even sure what I'm saying, but I know it's what my heart wants to say, but I would never turn my back and hurt you. I would be up to any challenge that comes my or our way." he said with a smile and a pat on her hand. Rose smiled in response, but that smile turned into a yawn.
"You're tired, go on inside and get ready for bed, I'll put out the fire. There should be a nightgown on the bed, the studio picked it out, I'm not a creep." he said with a half hearted giggle.
Rose went inside and noticed that there was only one double bed in the small house, did he think they would be sleeping in the same bed?
Rose slipped out of her clothes behind the screen and into her nightgown, and she felt her stomach flip. No, baby, we need that food, don't push it back out. Keep it down.
Mordor came in the back door and walked over to the room separator, and asked if he could join her. "I guess so," she said, sitting on the bed.
"I'll be sleeping on the couch over there, making sure no animals get in or anything. No bear suits will be bothering you, I can promise that!" he chuckled. "Do you need anything? Water, more blankets?"
"No, I think I'll be fine. I'm just gonna light the candle and go to bed. I'm exhausted." Rose said.
"Very well, Good night my dear, I'll see you in the morning."
"Good night." she responded as he turned the corner and went to lay down on the couch. The bed was surprisingly deep and she fell asleep right away, not moving much, and dreaming of nurseries.
Rose awoke in the morning to a turning stomach and the smell of bacon.
Rose walked out of the room and over to Mordor, busy at the stove. "Good morning, Sunshine!" he greeted. "How did you sleep?"
"It was weird, not hearing traffic going past outside, just listening to the noises of the woods. But I was too tired to care, so I slept really well!" she smiled.
The two ate their food, chit chatting about this and that, and soon it was time to go home and get ready for another day of talking to contestants. How would they handle the news? Would they all take it as well and Mordor?
This was a wonderful date Mordor seems to be a great man!
VanPelt81 Posts: 1,909 Member
Mordor seemed to do a great job at making Rose feel comfortable. She even let Mordor in on her pregnancy before letting everyone else know. I do wonder how the other men will take the news?
cmbaker16 Posts: 9,014 Member
oh no! I'm so far behind and I've been missing the questions...it's probably too late too, going to catch up though
oh no I think i'm good phew!
"No bear suits will be bothering you"
That date was very intimate. I think Mordor has a good shot at this.
"You look like you haven't seen the sun in a month. Let me do your makeup." Claire offered, sitting Rose down in the makeup chair.
"I didn't know that you knew how to do makeup, Claire. When did this happen?" She said, getting comfortable.
"Well, when I lived in Sunset Valley, I suppose. There were some real snobby people there, and super casual meetups in the backs of theaters, but that's a tale for another time."
Claire finished the makeup, and Rose went on her way.
Nathaniel was the first to see Rose come in, and greet Rose. "You were gone a while, are you ok? I heard you got sick…" he asked, worried.
"I'm ok now. Nothing a bit of chicken soup couldn't cure." Rose smiled, already feeling deceptive.
That's when Rose heard bickering coming from the kitchen and dining area. Hezekiah and Tristan had started an argument.
"You burnt the popcorn, you buffoon!" shouted Tristan. "Now we have to live with the smell in our noses for at least a week, and knowing you, you'll leave pieces around the house to make it longer!"
"I would never leave popcorn around the house, it's unsanitary! Old socks, yes, but that's just to keep the nargles away!"
"Woah, woah, Tristan, take a walk and cool your jets. I'm sure he didn't mean to burn the popcorn." Rose stepped in.
"Thank you, lady. Say, you weren't here for a while. You sick? Do you want a dirty sock to make it better?"
"No thank you, Hezekiah." Rose declined, walking over to the library to talk to the other contestants. They were on the computers, and mostly hadn't noticed that Rose had returned. When Preston looked up and saw her, he nearly jumped out of his chair in surprise.
"I- guys, Rose it back!" They all looked up from their screens and greeted her. Over the din of their welcomes, Rose looked at Preston.
"Hey, Preston, Let's go outside. The sun is shining for the first time in forever, and I want to enjoy it." she invited.
"Uh, sure. I'll be right out." he mumbled and blushed.
He met Rose out in the large backyard. She was facing away, looking at the colorful swing set. "What's up?" he asked.
"I've never swung before…" Rose said in a quiet and nearly begrudging voice. "We never had one in the city, or we were in an apartment and didn't have a yard or a playground with them. I've never played on one…"
"Oh, it's good fun! Have you seen anyone swing before? Do you know the mechanics?" Preston asked.
"I've seen people do it on videos, but I haven't seen in in real life. Could… Could you help me?" Rose asked with some embarrassment. "I can't move very easy in this dress, and I don't have much practice…"
"Of course, fair lady. Sit in the swing, to start." he led, stepping behind the seat.
"Ok, and now I"m going to lead you, hold on to the chains." he placed his hands just above her hips and gently pulled backwards to get her into position, "Ok, pick up your feet!" he called as he pushed her and she swung forward, and Rose let out a sweet squeal.
"This is amazing! I can't believe I haven't done this before!" she yelled.
"Yeah, just keep moving your legs, and don't let them get caught on the ground!" he reminded.
Eventually after a few minutes of swinging, Rose felt a bit dizzy and slowed down. After a few minutes of laughing, she had regained her balance. "Preston, I have something to tell everyone and I figure I might as well tell you now. You know how I was in a relationship before?"
"Yeah, he was disgraceful and doesn't deserve you. What about it?" Preston said with a small accent.
"Well, it turned out to be a bit more than just a relationship. It left me expecting a child. I'm pregnant, Preston."
"Oh, that's- that's unexpected. What- how is that going to affect me?" Preston asked, blurting out the first thing that came to his mind.
Rose raised her eyebrows. "It doesn't have to change your life, if you don't want it to, but it will change mine and whoever I choose from the contestants. You can walk away and I won't judge you at all."
"I'll have to think about this, of course. I- these decisions aren't made in a day." Preston requested.
"Of course. Now I have to tell everyone else. Wish me luck." She said with a small smile as she straightened her spine and squared her jaw. Some of them may not want to marry a woman who was carrying and going to raise the child of another man, but that would make her decision easier in the end, wouldn't it?
Rose walked back into the house and after she requested half of the men to join her in the dining area.
"Now," she addressed the men at the table. "I have something to announce."
"Is is desert? Carmelo won't let me eat his ice cream and I have a real hankering for ice cream." Hezekiah jumped in.
"No, Hezekiah, it's not desert, it's something much bigger than ice cream."
"Bigger than ice cream?" asked Blaze. "Why do I have a feeling we're not talking about food?" he asked. Why he wasn't wearing a shirt is anyone's guess...
"You're right. As everyone knows, I was in a relationship that went badly and I left him, but he didn't fully leave me. I'm expecting a bundle of joy in about 8 and a half months." Rose said with a forced smile. The people at the table had a glazed over look to their faces and it was hard to tell what they were thinking. All except Hezekiah.
"A baby!? But babies cry and are loud when you want them to be quiet-" he broke off, and then changed to another view point,
"Yes, but all of those movie you see where they are in a post-apocalyptic world say that babies taste good, maybe better than ice cream!-
"Yes, we will be able to finally see what babies taste like!"
Rose was quite taken aback and alarmed, but knew that he was pretty scrawny, so she could fight him off if she had to. There was no way she would let her baby be tasted.
The next half of men came in less on edge than the last group, and Ian asked Rose: "So, why did I hear Hezekiah get excited? He's half baked, and I for one am kinda confused."
"Well," Rose started.
Tristan looked eager to hear what the news was. Nathaniel looked sceptical, and Justin was unreadable behind his helmet.
"Things are going to change quite a bit around here. Something very big is coming, and I need you all to know that you do not have to be responsible for what it is or what happens to it." Rose said cryptically, trying to feel out the room.
"Well, jeez, what is it? What could be so disruptive?" Justin asked.
"I'm going to have a baby." Rose said simply, with a smile. The rest of the table took a breath, but Justin kept going, happy with the discovery.
"A baby!? That's wonderful news! You're going to make a great mom!" he exclaimed.
"Why, thankyou, Justin." she smiled, a bit more reassured.
Everyone dispersed, and Rose was starting to feel the confinement of her costume a bit too much so she ducked into a bathroom to change into something a bit more comfortable.
Preston was outside, and the night was warm, so Rose laid down next to him on the pavement, looking up at the stars.
"I'm happy you told me before everyone else. I sometimes have a hard time processing things like everyone else, and this was quite the shock, if you don't mind me saying." he said sheepishly. "I just want you to know, that if you pick me at the end of all this, I'll do the right thing, I'll marry you and look after the child as if it were my own."
Rose rolled over and looked at him, a little disappointed. "Preston, I don't want someone who will 'do the right thing'. I need everyone to know that the baby is going to be a huge factor in my life, but I don't want someone who wants me and takes the baby along with me, an afterthought. If you want to marry me, you need to want to have a baby too and love as much as you love me."
Preston didn't know what to say, so and Rose got up and wandered around, wanting to be home and in bed but the car didn't come for another hour to take her home.
Carmelo was over by the grill, enjoying his hotdog. When he saw Rosee standing on her own, looking a bit lost, he tried to swallow what he had in his mouth and make sure he didn't have food on his face, and walked over to her.
"Hey, Rose. How are you doing?" he asked.
"I've been better. I feel like, well I feel like I've shown all of my cards in a card game and don't know if I'm going to win or lose. I feel, unnatural." She said, realising that she didn't know this person very well and she wanted to hold on to some of her power, so she was careful with her words.
"If it makes you feel better, I think it happened for a reason. Everything happens for a reason." he said.
"How do you mean?" Rose asked.
"Well, When you lose your phone, but you find 20 simoleons you didn't know you'd lost in the process of finding your phone, then you lost your phone so you could find your money. I think that you are having a baby so that other things in the future will unfold." he said, trying to reassure her.
"If only we knew what those things were." Rose said, and wished him good night.
Going back into the house, Rose was looking for someone she knew better than most people here. Nathaniel ha been oddly absent from the group since the news, and rose was worried. She knew that he was a rich boy, and that his folks were very influential. What was he thinking? What was going on in his mind?
She knocked on his door, and he said to enter. He was sitting on his couch, and Rose took a moment to look around at the room. It was very well decorated, but very dark. He had his own room, which must have been expensive. Most of the contestants had to share a room with at least one other person, but he had his own.
Nathaniel looked up but didn't seem surprised when he saw Rose. She sat down on the couch beside him, waiting for the silence to make him talk.
"I don't want it to have my name." he said out of the blue.
"And why is that?" Rose asked, ready to be offended but also trying to coax out an answer.
"I hate my name. I want to reinvent myself, be someone else entirely if I could, but I know that isn't possible. I'm too well known. I don't want the child to have my name if I win this challenge because I don't want it to become what I almost became. I womanizing, spoiled rich kid who doe what he wants and not what's right." he stood up, pulling Rose with him.
"Rose, I want to do the right thing. I know that it is far too soon to tell if I'll be your beloved at the end of this, but if you choose me, I'll love that child-" the corners of his eyes wrinkled as if he had a smile on his face, "with all of my heart. Anything it needs, it will have, be that clothes for school or attention and help for a school project, I'll be there."
He gently grabbed Rose's hands and kissed them through his mask, a kind and pure gesture.
"Thankyou, Nathaniel. I'm very happy to hear you're on board." she said, beaming.
Bloopers:
I didn't know how to fit these pictures into the story, but every time Rose tralked to someone in the group chat, she had to get up and hug them, making it hard to get everyone in the right place, even with freewill off.
Rose's pregnancy almost made a suprise reveal before she was ready when she felt nauseous when Justin sat down to talk.
Rose: I can't move very easy in this dress
Good thing Preston can
Oh jeez, Hezekiah
However the rest of the bachelors react when finally given the chance (aside from the ones whose reactions were already shown), none will be as weird as good ole Hezekiah's totally insa.. I mean erratic reaction. Hezkiah's super excited face in the picture last picture he's in had me laughing on the floor for an hour (especially with his very odd reaction to the news there).
There most likely won't be a chapter for February because I'm challenging myself to not use the internet for entertainment for a month. I spend so much time watching videos, playing games, that it is starting to make me feel like reality doesn't matter so much? I will be back in March, possibly letting myself pop in once or twice before then. Thankyou for sticking through with me, see you in March!
Irishsong wrote: »
Will cheer on the sucess of this but also be okay with failure of this (and a new chapter that comes from this )
Well, I gave myself a cheat day after a long week of knitting, quilting, and being frustrated over quilting. Have fun with a chapter!
Home, Stinking Home
Friday morning rolled around faster than expected and Rose had to decide who was going home and who was staying in the contest. The certainty that someone was not right for her was a bit shaking, but after Cobalt went home last week, she felt like she could handle this one. The choice was clear in her mind, but it didn't dull the feeling.
As with all eliminations, the gathering started at about 2 in the afternoon, which gave Claire a chance to get better at styling Rose.
"So, what do you feel like wearing today? Flowing? Short?" she asked.
"Uh, I guess I'd like to wear something that makes me feel like a goddess if possible. But it's getting kinda cold outside so maybe something with sleeves?" Rose asked.
"Say no more." Claire reassured and she did a good job, picking out a lovely dress for Rose to wear and doing a good job on her makeup.
Nathaniel is getting in those crunches before Rose arrives at the lot. Show off.
Rose arrives and this time I turned off the stereo. Usually they all just stand around and dance, crowding by the stereo, so this time I wanted them to mingle a bit more. Eat food, so on.
Everyone had a good time.
I like to think that in this picture, Justin is noticing how many people dressed up in a knight's helmet.
When the time was 5 in the evening, and Rose had to announce the contestant going home. The gentlemen all gathered and the front row kept chatting for a few minutes, until it became obvious that Rose was waiting for them to be quiet.
Eventually they were still, and Rose started.
"This week has been odd for sure. We found out that I my life is going to change even more than I thought, and you all took it in your own way. That being said, while it was a shorter week than normal, it is still Friday and someone goes home. To be frank, it wasn't hard to choose a person to go home this week as their reaction to the news of my pregnancy was far from acceptable and quite alarming. Hezekiah, please step forward." she said with dignity.
Hezekiah stepped forward. "Rosey, I'm sorry you feel this way, no hard feelings, right?" he asked, extending his hand.
Rose instinctively took his hand but was shocked when he hid a buzzer in it. He laughed and took off the hidden device and stored it into his pocket. Rose unconsciously leaned away from him. I only have to be around him for a few more minutes, and then I never have to see him again. Hold it together. He's just a sick man.
"Sorry, sorry, I've been wanting to do that since I got here, and the look on your face was priceless." he said, as if that made it acceptable. "But in all truth, I do have a gift for you prepared in case this ever were to happen. Here you go!" he said, pulling out a red and black wrapped present.
Rose's heart softened. Yes, he was just a misunderstood man, he wasn't all bad.
That is, until she opened the box to find what appeared to be poop in the box, with an extra scent of a stink bomb inside. Rose gagged, Hezekiah laughed once more, half heartedly, and left the building without being escorted. He just kept walking, too, not getting into the waiting car. A puzzling man, to say the least.
The chairs were cleared away, and Nathaniel came over to Rose. "Come on, let's get some fresh air." he invited Rose looked at Mordor, unsure whether she should split away from the group, or if she should stay and talk and be civil. A part of her deeply wanted to go away and be in the chilly air, but she knew how this would look, too. Still, she didn't want to be rude to Nathaniel, so she walked out the back door with him.
They walked down the steps to the little fountain garden, under the lamp posts. Nathaniel had a hard time keeping his eyes off of Rose as they walked, but was careful not to trip.
"Rose," he started. "Since, jeez, was it only yesterday? I have wanted you to know how strongly I feel about the child. You are going to be a wonderful mother, and while I am scared to be a father, if you choose me," he said to justify his point of view, "I want you to know that I will do everything in my power to protect you and your baby. Our baby-"
"If I choose you/me." They said in unison with smiles on their faces as Nathaniel grabbed Rose's hands.
"Will always know that it is worth more than all of the money or riches in the world."
At that moment, Blaze came down the stairs on his way over to the bathroom. The lot wasn't' very big, and the toilets were installed outside, as the building didn't have room for the plumbing. They casually stepped away from each other so that their conversation didn't seem as intimate as it was.
"Another thing I was thinking about yesterday was how your skin feels if I were to actually kiss it without a mask on." he said in a hushed tone once Blaze was in the bathroom and out of the line of sight.
Rose was taken aback by the bluntness of the comment. "Too bad with your disguise I don't get that privilege." she replied. "It's pretty hard to kiss a mask."
"So, I went down to the shop earlier today and picked up what I needed. Hold on just a second." he said, pulling a large mask out from his pocket and pulling off the mask that hid the lower half of his face, replacing it with a mask that hid the upper half of his face. In the gloom of the night, Rose didn't see a thing, and to be honest, though part of her wanted to see what he looked like, she also wanted to wait until the end to see what he looked like.
"I can hardly see you, now." he said, grinning. "Are you still there?"
"Yes, I'm here, you goof." Rose slipped her arms under his, pulling him into an embrace.
When they seperated, Nathaniel took a deep, shaky breath. "Well, I got this far, no use turning back now, is there?" he said, and-
-he kissed her under the glowing street lights.
Rose's legs were shaking and she felt a wave of dizziness come over her. The two of them moved over to a bench.
"Are you alright?" Nathaniel asked. "Is something wrong?"
"No, I don't think so. I just feel lightheaded. It will pass." she checked herself internally to make sure she didn't feel sick.
"Ok, then, a kiss goodnight?" he asked.
Blaze played in a pile of leaves in the background, only seeing that Rose was with someone, but not who. It didn't seem to bother him, he kept playing in his rotting leaves.
Bloopers!
The first Bromance to appear is between Carmelo and Adam. They spend quite a bit of time together and have a healthy friendship.
Rose and Preston like looking up at the sky together. It's kinda sweet.
Everyone piles around in this one corner if the radio is playing, so I like to keep it off.
Also, I have the next chapter played already, but I don't know who to choose for the next 1/1 date, so you guys get to vote! Here's the link:
https://goo.gl/forms/4tvzOJh9VDJSMohd2
Oh I love it
And Nathaniel got the first kiss
I'm not sure anymore but I think I gave him a beard. Maybe it disappeared with his mask. It's only stubbles tho ^^
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MissSassy wrote: »
Yeah, as shown previously with Mordor, the beards disappear with the llama mask. I didn't see *person in question* when I put it on, but I did scroll over the icon and it came up with an 'x' so there's something there. I actually put my hand over his face while changing him so I didn't see anything on accident .
I think someone is way ahead of the rest. I wonder if the others will catch up.
No surprise that she chose to kick that guy out.
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The more surprising part was how Hezakiah wasn't voted out first. He was very nutty to say the least. Maybe she likes crazy people but had to draw the line at those who want to consume the veal version of Soylent Green
No surprise that she chose to kick that guy out. [/quote]
To be honest, I thought of 'Snow Piercer' for the line. I hated the movie, but it had Chris Evan's in it so I watched. They mentioned eating babies in it. Gross.
Lol at seeing it because of Chris Evans. He's one of the most handsome men I can think of off the top of my head, so yeah. I haven't seen Snowpiercer yet, but eating babies sounds iffy. And reminds me of that awful Sims mod that was remade across several installments
I suppose Rose gave Hezekiah too much benefit of the doubt. But how much is too much? 🤔
No baby eating shown in the movie, but it's referenced to as a past event.
Contestants still in the running:
It was a Monday morning and the contestants were in a very high penthouse. Rose had an extra day off to take care of her shop, and a challenge was to be had. The first group date was due, and that meant that they had to decide who was going to go on the date. But how that was to happen was a bit unclear.
In front of them stood a slight woman with the brightest red hair you'd ever seen, and a man who looked to be fit but middle age. They were both in athletic clothes, but there was no gym machines around anywhere.
The woman and the man took center stage with distressed backgrounds, almost like they were on a movie set. Were they on a movie set?
"You're probably wondering what you're doing here, huh? First, let me introduce myself and my husband. My name is Tessa, and this is Isaac, and we were the couple who found true love a few years ago. Best thing that ever happened to me, actually." she smiled at her husband.
"So, I know a bit about having to fight for love. At one point I was actually marooned on an island and had to marry another man so that the leader wouldn't let aliens abduct my baby, but that's another story entirely! What I'm trying to get at, is sometimes you have to fight for your love! Today's challenge is sword fighting."
"Now, I'm sure that even though a few of you wear knight's helmets, you've probably never held a sword, much less used one. Now, watch Tessa and I carefully. Ready, honey?" Isaac asked.
"Yep." she answered as they faced each other and picked up their swords.
The fight was enthralling, fighting and twirling expertly. Isaac ended up winning, laying the point of his sword at his wife's neck. Obviously, they were in no real danger, they were both trained.
"You ok, honey?" Isaac asked.
"Yeah, that was one of our best runs yet! I think I did great, and you won! Look at that! Your footwork was amazing, by the way." she complimented.
"Oh honey, you didn't fall over during your spin and I could really feel your strength again my sword, an upward push is hard to do. Good for you!" he said picking up his wife and spinning her. They were wither sickeningly sweet, or really cute, most of the contenders couldn't choose which one.
Then they turned around and thanked the contestants for watching, and the men were very confused. Was it a performance or a fight that they just had? Um?
Of course they seemed too happy to question and the first set of opponents were called up. "Carmelo, Adam, you guys are first. Pick your weapon."
They picked pirate swords (I'm going to call them by names other than what's in game because I can't remember what they're called,), and took the positions that they had seen Tessa and Isaac take. Everyone stepped back, and the fight began.
Of course, there were bound to be hiccups. Adam went to twirl his sword and let go half way through the swing, making it go straight up, and then straight down into his foot.
Carmelo looked like he was going to be sick, seeing his friend's foot become a dartboard, but it missed its target and did no damage. It was a close call, and Tessa stepped in.
"Ok, so you guys are going a bit hard at this. I know that Isaac and I made it look easy, but these are dangerous weapons, and they need to be treated seriously. Go a bit easier this time."
She stepped away and the pair changed positions. They fought rhythmically and not very well, but it was better than losing a foot. Carmelo won the duel, and it was time for the next pair.
Mordor and Blaze dueled under ashes coming down, and Blaze won the prize.
Colin and Xavier fought while bubbles drifted down with lightsabers, but Colin was the victor of this duel. Maybe it was the Star Wars helmet.
Boyd and Tristan fought next. "My name is Tristan O'Leary, you stand between me and the woman who may be my wife, prepare to die." he recited.
"Remember that this is a friendly duel, not to the death!" Tessa called out, still in mom mode. She has three children, who could blame her?
However, it was Boyd who won the fair Buttercup, for he won the duel. (If you follow loosely.)
Justin and Ian dueled next, under a fake downpour. "Nothing personal, mate. If you win, good for you." Justin said.
"Same." Ian said simply, and they drew their pirate swords. Ian won, and the two took their seat once more, unfazed.
"I don't think I've ever been threatened by a fairy boy, so I don't think I'll start now. Besides, I've fenced before, so Id say I have the upper hand." Nathaniel observed.
"That's good, because I love to defeat big-shot billionaires." he jabbed back. His slippers were starting to pinch and he wasn't in a happy mood.
The fight was intense, and as it was the last one everyone was watching to see who would win. After a few key moves, Preston was the winner, and Nathaniel sat down in a quiet pile of contempt and disappointment. With all the Progress he and Rose were having, how could he stand aside and let other men try and win his woman?
The contestants were let go to entertain themselves for the remainder of the day. The next day, Tuesday, Claire was back at it again, trying to make Rose look like a movie star.
"It's kinda chilly today, maybe sleeves would be a good idea. Wanna be a rebel in a dystopian thriller?" Claire asked casually.
"Where do you get these things from?" Rose asked rhetorically.
"Now, for your hair, what do you think of this?" Claire continued.
"Uh, Long and orange isn't really my thing. What else do you have in your bag of tricks?"
"A headband and loose hair?" Claire tried.
"Not very feminine. We'll just go with the usual. It's fine." Rose said, looking at her watch. It was getting a bit later than she would have liked, group date or no.
Her stomach gave a lurch once she stood up, reminding her of something she hadn't forgotten. She had forgotten breakfast though. She grabbed a few granola bars and climbed into the waiting car. It took her into the countryside, a more rustic and simple area.
When she arrived, she saw Preston attempting yoga, while the other men were talking around a table.
"I'm just happy that Adam is ok. It hit really close to his foot, I almost lost my lunch. Tessa seems like a fair lady, Isaac is lucky to have her." Carmelo said as Rose walked up.
"What do you mean by that?" Rose asked, eyeing Boyd as she did so. Was Carmelo talking about how pretty another woman was while he was on a date?
"Just that they seem like a really good fit. Tessa looks like she as an inner peace and their faith in one another is impenetrable. That's the type of love most of us can only dream of." Carmelo explained in his smooth voice.
"I didn't meet Tessa, but from that praise, I can only wish her the best. Now, What is there to do around here?" she asked.
"Well, how about you sit down, Rose," Boyd invited. "We'll have a nice little chat."
"Oh, Thank you, Boyd." Rose smiled. The sun was shining, and it felt like little fairies on her skin compared to the chill.
While the four of them sat down together, Preston kept trying out the yoga with varying degrees of success. Blaze was somewhere, and Rose didn't notice where he was.
"We were supposed to be playing with dogs, but they haven't shown up. So I guess we only have ourselves to entertain each other." Boyd said.
Under the table, Carmelo poked Collin, smiling that he couldn't retaliated. Colin turned his head to him, his expression unreadable.
"You know, I think I'd like one on one time with everyone. It's just right, I think. You won time with me, time you will get." Rose said, standing up after a short time.
"Carmelo, would you like to come with me?" she invited.
"It would be my pleasure, lady." he said, elegantly.
They walked down a short ways from the small park, and stood beside the water. The leaves had nearly all fallen off the trees by now, and they lay on the ground like confetti.
"You know, this is almost my ideal date. Just without the other guys with us." he commented.
"What do you mean?" Rose asked. "We're in a dog park without dogs, there are tons of people around."
"Well, I wanted to take you to a park while the sun set, to talk to you." he shrugged, a casual gesture. "A date can be at can be anywhere at any time as long as you make it one."
"You're a romantic, aren't you? You have that gallant air about you." Rose inquired.
"Well, coming from a family of fortune tellers and match makers, it kinda runs in the family." he winked.
Rose looked at her watch. Knowing that the sun would go down earlier and earlier, she had to keep things moving. "I had a lovely chat, but could you send over Blaze? If you can find him." she smiled a half guilty smile.
"Of course, lady." he nearly bowed.
While Blaze was being hunted down and led over to Rose, she decided to lay down on the cold and damp ground. Her clothes already looked like they were dirty, so she didn't have to worry about looking disheveled. Not only that, but laying down helped the world stop spinning. She pulled out a granola bar, hoping it made her less light headed.
"How are you today, Rose?" Blaze asked, startling her from her daydreaming.
"Oh, just a bit dizzy, that's all. Wanna talk about anything?" Rose asked, getting up off the ground.
"I was just thinking about your loser ex boyfriend. What a sleaze bag he must have been to leave such a beautiful woman like you for another woman. I can't believe it. And then to leave you with a baby… unbelievable. Not that I'm surprised. I thought you were glowing." he commented. Rose wasn't sure whether she was supposed to take that as a compliment. Did she look pregnant? It was too soon, wasn't it?"
"Um, I actually left him. He wanted to join the contest, but I told him to leave. I don't need someone who has hurt me so much be in my life, not when I removed him once already."
"Oh, you- you didn't take him back?" Blaze seemed surprised for a moment. "I mean, of course you did! You don't need him. Anyone who cheats deserves to have their bags to the curb! I wouldn't cheat on you, no man ever should, you're too good for that." he said, and Rose could feel some of jealousy coming off of Blaze, but also some uncertainty. Did he think that he would get a second chance if he screwed up? Or did he think that he could replace Josh?
"Right. Well, I'm not really looking for someone to hold my hand and guide me through life, and I'm not looking for someone to bow at my feet. I'm looking for a partner." Rose said, casually but trying to make a point.
"Of course, of course." he repeated. "I'll go and get Colin. Cya around." blaze jogged off to get Colin.
When he arrived, Rose noticed the sun was going down already. Unreadable as always, due to the helmet, Rose smiled as he approached.
"Hi, Rose! Gotta say, it gets brisk at this time of night. Are you ok? Your shirt has holes it it…" he asked.
"I'm fine, really. So, I feel like I haven't heard about you much. What sort of things do you like to do?" Rose inquired.
"Oh, I like to look after the family business. We're known for high but affordable fashion, and it's been really busy. We do a good business and I just want to make sure that when I take over the reins I'll know what's going on."
"Oh, well, that's nice." Rose smiled. "I run a business too, but not to the scale that your family does, surely! I just hope that it doesn't change too much when I have the baby. I don't need my money to fall out from beneath me, you know?" she said, laughing. "I can always move back in with my parents, don't look so worried." she assured. "Everyone loves flowers, and I have an amazing location. I'll be fine."
"Well, I suppose flowers don't go out of style quite as quickly as fashions do, do they? I suppose both of our businesses have their ups and downs, don't they?" he added.
"I supposed they do. Would you go and get Boyd? If I want to talk to everyone before the sun goes down, I need to see him, but I'll see you again soon." Rose patted him on the arm, and he was jogging off to get Boyd.
When he arrived, Rose noticed that he was not dressed for the weather. "Boyd, you're orange as a tiger! Why didn't you bring a jacket?" Rose questioned.
"I thought it'd be warmer, so I thought wearn' a jacket would get in the way of meh arms movin'. And good thin' too, I would have been garbage at yogi if I had worn a jacket!" Boyd laughed, and Rose did too.
"You mean yoga?" she asked.
"It's not yogi? Well, that makes it not quite so fun, now does it?" he laughed again. "In all honesty, The cold's worth i' if I can spend time with ya out here. I just wish I wasn't freezing tah to it." he said, in a grand gesture.
"Well, I'm touched," Rose said, flattered. "But also concerned. If you get me sick, I don't know how the baby would like that."
"In that case, I'll look into getting some medicine and I'll send Preston over to ya. Later."
Preston came over, and Rose could see the hairs on his arms and legs standing up in goosebumps. She was relieved to see him, knowing him a bit better than the other men she had been around today, and she pulled him in for a hug.
"Oh, hello, Rose. That was a bit unexpected, but nice. You're… you're warm." he commented.
"That's not weird, don't worry. I'm happy to share my warmth. Goodness knows you must be cold. We really need to work on indoor dates. This is a bit ridiculous." Rose laughed. They stood that way for a little while, sharing body heat, and then Preston pulled away, making a cold patch on both of them where the other had been.
"I'll get Ian and then maybe we can all go home and get warm again. See you soon." he said, turning to leave.
Ian was close by, waiting for his turn, and came quickly to her side. "'I'll be honest, when I said a pier by the ocean, this wasn't my ideal first date location. It's a bit worn down. Why are we over here, anyway?" he asked, good naturedly.
"In the sunlight, it was rustic and private, but not it looks spooky, especially with the light from the street lamps. Almost makes you think zombies are going to come out of the ground and chase us."
"Well, we seem dressed for the occasion, don't we? You in your survivor uniform, me in a helmet. What a pair! In fact, we should take a picture to prove to everyone that we can survive an apocalypse if it were to happen." he encouraged.
"You're so right!" Rose pulled out her phone and got into position to take the picture. "Say Zombies!"
Well, that went well! Don't forget to vote on who goes on the next (few) one on one date(s), link is here:
https://goo.gl/forms/DBzOrLfVP3cAKxiC3
I'm all caught up on what I've played so far now, so time to play some more! Cya next time!
Rose, What are you weeding? Those are fake plants!
Ian decided to come by the shop and lay himself down on the door step... or he was doing push-ups to impress Rose, take your pick!
OOh! Swordplay.

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Published at Sunday, October 13th 2019, 07:30:42 AM. Maps. By Romaine Gloss.
According to the International Boundary and Water Commission, the continental border then follows the middle of the Rio Grande—according to the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo between the two nations, "along the deepest channel" (also known as the thalweg)—a distance of 2,020 kilometers (1,260 mi) to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande frequently meanders along the Texas–Mexico border. As a result, the United States and Mexico have a treaty by which the Rio Grande is maintained as the border, with new cut-offs and islands being transferred to the other nation as necessary. The Boundary Treaty of 1970 between Mexico and the United States settled all outstanding boundary disputes and uncertainties related to the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte) border. The region is characterized by deserts, rugged hills, abundant sunshine, and two major rivers—the Colorado and the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte).
The U.S. maintains immigration offices, called pre-clearance facilities, in eight Canadian airports with international air service to the United States (Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto-Pearson, Vancouver, and Winnipeg). This expedites travel by allowing flights originating in Canada to land at a U.S. airport without being processed as an international arrival. Canada does not maintain equivalent personnel at U.S. airports due to the sheer number of U.S. departure locations with Canada-bound flights and the limited number of flights compared to the number of U.S.-bound flights that depart major Canadian airports.
Ferry services operate between the province of New Brunswick and the state of Maine, as well as between the province of British Columbia and the states of Washington and Alaska. There are also several ferry services in the Great Lakes operating between the province of Ontario and the states of Michigan, New York, and Ohio. The ferry between Maine and Nova Scotia ended its operations in 2009, but resumed them in 2014. The Boldt Castle on Heart Island in the St. Lawrence River has a border control point on the island, but no specific location on the Canadian side.[citation needed] Canadians must present identification to land on the island.
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The Canada–United States border (French: frontière Canada–États-Unis), officially known as the International Boundary (French: Frontière Internationale), is the longest international border in the world between two countries. It is shared between Canada and the United States, the second- and fourth- largest countries by area, respectively. The terrestrial boundary (including portions of maritime boundaries in the Great Lakes, and on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic coasts) is 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi) long, of which 2,475 kilometres (1,538 mi) is Canada's border with Alaska. Eight Canadian provinces and territories (Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick), and thirteen U.S. states (Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine) are located along the border.
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The Mexico–United States border begins at the Initial Point of Boundary Between U.S. and Mexico, which is set one marine league (three nautical miles) south of the southernmost point of San Diego Bay. The border then proceeds for 227 kilometers (141 mi) in a straight line towards the confluence of the Colorado River and Gila River.[8][9] The border continues southwards along the Colorado River for 39 kilometers (24 mi), until it reaches a point 20 miles south of the Gila River confluence. The border then follows a series of lines and parallels totaling 859 kilometers (534 mi). First, it follows a straight line from the Colorado River to the intersection of the 31st parallel north and 111th meridian west. It then proceeds eastwards along the 31st parallel.[9][10] It then proceeds northwards along a meridian 100 miles west of the point where the Rio Grande crosses 31 degrees 47 minutes north, and then eastwards along that parallel until it meets the Rio Grande.
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Article from BTNews 25 AUGUST 2014
ON TOUR: Kotor - Montenegro
Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast may be familiar to British holidaymakers. Even in the days of Tito and Yugoslavia the charter flights found their way to the pretty Adriatic cities steeped in history.####
Today Dubrovnik is part of Croatia, created after the breakup of the communist regime. The nasty wars of the Slav states in the early 1990s are now largely history with most of the damage repaired and prosperity, and holidaymakers in their droves, returning. Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia today live in harmony each independent and keen on tourism.
Our tale is not of Dubrovnik, but of Kotor, in Montenegro, just 60 miles away, tiny in comparison, also a walled city from the time when Venice dominated the Adriatic. In its own way it is even prettier and more interesting. Dubrovnik is the aviation gateway to Kotor from the United Kingdom and most parts of Europe. There are limited services to the capital, Podgorica, which has an airport.
Montenegro is not part of the EU but uses the Euro as its currency. Croatia is an EU member, but has its own money. English is widely spoken. Stirling notes are popular too.
The alternative entry is via cruise ship into the Gulf of Kotor, often suggested as the southern-most fjord in Europe, but in fact is a ria, a submerged river canyon. With steep mountains and pretty villages on each side the scenery reminds one of Norway, or Canada's Inner Passage, but far warmer and with more habitation. If you are coming in by ship make sure you are up early. It is wonderful two-hour passage. The large liners cannot berth. The tender ride puts it all in perspective.
The yachts of the super-rich are regular visitors and this was once a home port of the Austrian Navy before the First World War. Today a tired and leaking elderly corvette sits near a disused pier. The modern Austria is landlocked.
If you are into boats one suggestion might be a ride in the Montenegro Submarine, in truth a semi-submersible, the cabin located below water sea level with windows allowing the passengers to feel they are on a real submarine. The door on the upper deck remains so that visitors are also able to step up on the deck and enjoy the scenic ride.
At the port entrance you will find the Kotor Open Bus Tour, but not your normal double decker. It is 'hop-on hop-off', the price (€20) including a walking tour of Kotor, and a 15-minute ride along the coastal road to the little baroque town of Perast with its Roman mosaics and museum. The beach at Bajova Kula is a popular getting off point along the way.
The old walled city of Kotor is a short walk from the port entrance, to the right, and is full of mediaeval mansions and free 21st century wi-fi. It is difficult to miss the information point.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the city was built between the 12th and 14th centuries and is filled with medieval architecture and historic monuments. Extending over four kilometres the walls that have protected Kotor for centuries lead up to the fortress of Saint Ivan. It is a long hard walk to the top, not recommended during the very hottest of summer months.
Through the entire city the buildings are criss-crossed with narrow streets and squares. One of these contains the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (Sveti Tripun), a monument of Roman culture and one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. The Prince's Palace from the 17th century and Napoleon's Theatre from the 19th century are all treasures that are part of the rich heritage of Kotor. Whilst it may seem daunting at first it is very easy to wander around the narrow streets, popping in and out of courtyards, and taking in the heritage and warmth of the ancient vista.
Montenegro's traditional cuisine is typically Mediterranean, with influences from other Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy and Turkey; but because of its geographical location, Montenegrin gastronomy also has links to Balkan countries. Walking around the city there is just one attractive looking restaurant after another, at prices those from the UK would not have seen for years. Called 'palaces' the mansions of the rich have for the most part been turned into boutique hotels featuring the ubiquitous wi-fi, full private bathrooms, air conditioning, and a 24-hour reception, as previously noted, with a real keenness to speak English.
Perhaps because it is small, and to date still something of a backwater as far as tourism is concerned, Kotor is special. Whether from Dubrovnik, via Podgorica, or on a cruise ship, add it to your travel wish list. www.tokotor.me/en/o-kotoru.html


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Stories from 19 October 2006
Kenya: Kenyan blogger passes away
Sub-Saharan Africa 19 October 2006
The Kenyan blogger, Kachumbari, who wrote from a village in Central Kenya has passed away: "I just found out from Ndesanjo that Kachumbari was killed in a car accident several weeks ago. His cousin Samuel offered an obituary and explanation of his death on the blog – Kachumbari had travelled...
Africa: opening door to African cinema
"For decades, African cinema has been poised for the kind of international breakthrough that Asian and Middle Eastern films have enjoyed. There are lots of stories to be told and there have been directors willing and able to tell them, but the financial resources available to filmmakers on other continents...
Zimbabwe: woman-on-woman violence
Zimbabwean cartoonist joins the debate around the Domestic Violence Bill, "He raises an interesting issue, writing at some length about the ill-treatment of maids by their female employers, discussing this as woman-on-woman violence and asks whether this form of domestic violence will be included in the Domestic Violence Bill," via...
Gambia: human rights violation
Home of the Mandinmories writes about torture and coercion of the alleged coup plotters in the Gambia: Browsing through the Point today, a story on the court martial of Captain Yahya Darbo caught my eye. I wish I can say I told you so, but the abuse and indignity suffered...
Tajikistan: HIV/AIDS
Central Asia & Caucasus 19 October 2006
At neweurasia, Vadim discusses the HIV/AIDS problem in Tajikistan.
Kazakhstan: Dirty Atyrau
The Atyrau Informant gives a tip on what shoes to wear to make it through Atyrau's winter mud.
Kyrgyzstan & Azerbaijan: Pollution
Ben Paarman notes that Kyrgyzstan's Mailuu Suu has been listed as one of the ten most polluted sites on earth by a US environmental group. Elsewhere in Central Asia and the Caucasus, a site in Azerbaijan makes the list.
Korea: North Korea nuke analysis round up
East Asia 19 October 2006
Kotaji puts together analysis on North Korea nuclear test and its effects.
Korea: Mount Geumgang Tourism project
Occidentalism summarizes the buzz over Mt Geumgang tourism project. Reports said that Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill demanded the supension of "inter-Korea project" as a part of the sanction against North Korea nuclear test.
China: Agricultural bank of China
Logan Wright points out that Agricultural bank of China is following the bailouts and the overseas listings of the other large state-owned banks (Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank). This time it may ask for a USD$100 billions tag!
China: Social harmony with one child policy?
Positive solution discusses whether social harmony is possible with one child policy.
Turkmenistan: Monument to Irony
Registan.net notes that Turkmenistan's president has unveiled a building shaped like a book that is a gift to the country's media and dedicated to free media. The author notes that this is quite an irony as independent journalists are a rarity in Turkmenistan.
China: Satiric SMS or libel
Joel Martinsen in DANWEI translated an article from Nanfang daily on a prosecution resulted from a political poem in Chongqin.
Kyrgyzstan: Kochkor Rodeo Journal
Peace Corps Volunteer Trent Milan posts a journal detailing the planning for the upcoming rodeo in Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan.
Chilean Bloggers Around the World
Latin America 19 October 2006
Ana María (ES) lives in Heidelberg. She explains that to pass the cold winter she discovered wool. With it she makes small handcraft dolls and posts them on her blog. Just like she does, a lot of Chileans around the world use blogs to express themselves, communicate with friends, and...
Mexico: English Language Weblogs Reviewed
Ellen Fields has been reviewing Latin America-focused weblogs in English for quite a while now. Here is a list of every blog she's reviewed so far.
Panama: A Rant
In his inimitable style, Rob Rivera let's loose with "Panamanians and My Rants."
Mexico: Oaxaca Update
Both Ana Maria Salazar and Mark in Mexico relate, in their respective styles, the heightened political ambitions of the Popular Assembly of the People of Oaxaca (APPO). Colin Brayton describes the murder of "Pánfilo Hernández, an elementary school teacher from Zimatlán, who was shot around 9 p.m. by unknown persons...
Honduras: How to make tortillas
La Gringa gives a lesson in bi-national cuisine; a step-by-step explanation of how to make "Honduran-American tortillas."
Chile: Participatory Journalism and the Ministry of Culture
Citizen media and the Chilean government continue to collaborate. This time Atina Chile announces its alliance with the Ministry of Culture [ES]. According to the post, a series of joint projects will soon be announced.
Brazil: Busy Weekend In São Paulo
It'll be a busy weekend in Sao Paulo. Made in Brazil explains why.
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