Not Even Gonna Try To Catch Up

[mlerules]

'Tis truly the Summer of Zoom. No time or energy to catching up w/everything on LJ (either reading or posting), so comment here if'n you think I need to know something. Quick tidbits: Had a FAB time in SoCal catching up and visiting with and seeing various good folks. Thanks, yourmuse, for all the music which made the hours on the road pass much more swiftly and enjoyably.

Fast forward to this just past w'end. The CopperMoon llamas score for the previous two (2) w'ends ended up at seven (7) - sheared, inoculated, pedicured, and dentified (fighting teeth removed, as needed). This past Saturday, lightfoote, wildwoosi, and I - along w/the wonderful help of several non-LJ folks (R, J, A, J, and L) - managed to take care of all this for the remaining eight (8) llamas. Afterwards certain boy llamas were rewarded for being good during the process by being bred w/certain girl llamas. Pics of llama porn'll likely appear in the next set of pics posted.

Sunday morning we repeated the llama breeding process in hopes of making baby llamas appear on the scene approximately one year hence (gestation = 11 months, 3 weeks). Then we took a much-needed and deserved break by spending the entire afternoon out at the lake. A good neighbor has kindly allowed us access to the nearby lake, so we drove the cars out (about a mile away) and took turns in the kayak and two-person canoe. Far too many pics of the loveliness will come out before long. There're no houses on the lake. We went around and across it, exploring inlets and checking out beaver dams and enjoying the lovely weather w/lightfoote providing canoe lessons.

So, in yet another perfect fit of serendipity, it turns out my l'il bro has just sold my Porsche and sent me the check. Now I've got a chunk of fun change on my hands that I want to use for pleasant transportation. I've decided to get a kayak for myself. Any tips, suggestions, thoughts about brands, types, features, &c. from those w/experience would be greatly appreciated. Lakes and rivers watch out - I'm onto you very soon now!

We finished off the w'end tying up some loose ends for May which we'd missed on the actual day itself (maypole, outdoor intercourse day, &c.) Then I headed Southward to the Hive mid-day yesterday, stopping off for the afternoon at Sidhehaven where I got to hang out w/some more lovely people before making tracks - and somehow avoiding what I'd worried might've been nasty 3-day w'end traffic).

Off to shuttle LJ-free L to Kaiser for a follow-up doc appt this morning followed by lunch and errands. Mebbe an outta town visitor will stop by this afternoon. I'm not holding my breath, although 'twould be nice. O'morrow's for further errands and stuff 'round the house and some relaxation and taking it easy. The w'end recommences on Thursday when I get to head up to the Vorpal Bunnies to hang out w/vismaya_viewer for the afternoon then head out (most likely) for dinner w/her and lightfoote and wildwoosi before the CopperMoon clan carpools down to the Hive for the rest of the w'end.

Life continues exceptionally well and swell and grandly. Smiles wreathe my face, sighs of pleasure and contentment emerge from my lips on a regular basis, the kittenheads're swarming b'c they're happy I'm home w/them again...and the summer's just begun. *love* and *hugs* to all who want 'em...

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[sidhefire.livejournal.com]

Was wonderful to see you yesterday!... Have a great week & we'll see you soon-ish again, I'm sure!

[siouxiequeue.livejournal.com]

sounds fab... I'll prolly post about my weekend, with pix, today if I get enough moments in a row...
we so enjoyed dinner with you folks pre-weekend, were happy you got to meet our lovely E :-D

*hugs* and *chocolate*!

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Yes - 'twas really nice seeing you folks again and meeting your delightful E! Glad you had a good w'end, too. See you 'gain before too long, most likely. *hugs*

[ebony-sphynx.livejournal.com]

It really makes me feel much better about you moving when I read how happy you are. I miss you, but it is worth it because of how well life is going for you these days. And I get to see you far more often that I ever would have guessed was possible....many thanks.
Loving you from over here.

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Thx, sweetness. It IS grand seeing you so much! :-)

[vismaya-viewer.livejournal.com]

Woo hoo! Mad money for a kayak rocks. See you Thursday. *hugs*

[nomilomi.livejournal.com]

Sea kayak or bay kayak?

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Well, that's a very good question. I'm really clue-free 'bout this whole kayak thingie. I've only white-water kayaked once (about a year ago in the Sandy River near Portland) and'm really not so interested in doing more of that, preferring to stick to lakes and rivers. My experience is fairly limited: a couple times in Two Harbors on/off Catalina, a couple times in Big Bear Lake, once in the Marina (del Rey), and this past w'end on the lake up in WA.

*hugs*

[magickalmom.livejournal.com]

Oh girl. It was so very nice to talk with you yesterday. I would really like to talk to you more about some of the things we started to hit on. I like having someone else to talk to. We would also LOVE to plan a thift store monday with you and lightfoote when you have a free Monday! *wink*

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[delerium3.livejournal.com]

Dood! I want thrift store!

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[magickalmom.livejournal.com]

You can come too!!!

You can help me dress Clay... *snicker*

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[magickalmom.livejournal.com]

Oh boy... I am all for helping to dress you if your Mistress permits! I have also let her know that she is more than welcome to come blade shopping with me on post. I told her about this really great boot knife that I have... oh it cuts through ANY clothing like butta!!!!

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[mlerules.livejournal.com]

The Goddess gives a green light to your helping dress the acolyte.

OOooooh, yeah, I liked the boot knife description...cutting off clothes decreases the need for rippable clothing down the line...

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[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Mon, 6/16/08?

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[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Will you miss work that day (extending our date w'end by 1 day) then train back from Lacey then?

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[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Yeah, 'twas really nice seeing you, too. I'm up for all this (more talking and thrifting...mebbe even thrifting on post sometime).

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[magickalmom.livejournal.com]

Oh yes... we DO have a great thrift store on post too!!! Maybe you and Lightfoote can come do lunch!

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[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Oooh, that sounds fab! Would mon 6/16/ work for you?

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[magickalmom.livejournal.com]

That will work... off to google you in!!!

:-) *grins*

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[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Yay!

[ladyegreen.livejournal.com]

Life continues exceptionally well and swell and grandly. Smiles wreathe my face, sighs of pleasure and contentment emerge from my lips on a regular basis, the kittenheads're swarming b'c they're happy I'm home w/them again...and the summer's just begun. *love* and *hugs* to all who want 'em...

Beautiful that life is going so well for you, I'll take some love and hugs and I'll leave some in return.

[delerium3.livejournal.com]

I only know a bit, but I think wider is more stable, and longer/narrower is faster, and then there is ocean vs. lakes and rivers, white water vs. touring vs. recreational...Lightfoot will know.

How's L doing?

Isn't every day outdoor intercourse day?

[delerium3.livejournal.com]

You NEED to get something so you can put up the Jolly Roger. I'm going to do some sort of Celtic Knotwork-y one for myself. Then when I have more cash I'll be joining you in kayaky goodness! ARRR! Oh, I'm sure one can be rigged somehow.

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

L's doing okay. She had the stitches out this morning and her arm/elbow's a lovely set of colours.

Yeah re: outdoor i/c day, although during the winter months I tend to stay indoors more, ditto at dusk in spring/summer/fall when the bugs're biting...

[jibb.livejournal.com]

What sort of kayak are you looking for? All of my experience is with whitewater/play boats.

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I'm really not sure yet. I've only been white-water kayaking once and think I'm more interested in lake/slow-moving river kayaking. Gonna go testing/shopping in an couple of weeks to start getting questions answered.

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[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much. Yeah, I'd already started thinking 'bout these issues, 'specially how much can I move it around by myself. Figure on the car's just fine (assuming I can deal w/it) and sticking it into the basement's the best for now.

[quetz.livejournal.com]

Kayaks: There are lots of li'l whitewater kayaks out there for a few hundred. Don't make the same mistake I made! Hold out for a Touring, or Lake kayak, with a decent keel that'll hold it straight in the water. I've got a "Pirouette" that is worthy of the name, because it spins out every time I get 'er up to speed.

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Thx for the tip - appreciated!