#10 - 12 am 'return package'

[segretecose]

infl*encers will post their #busy day to do list and it'll literally be a list of normal things normal people normally do in their 1 hour off work on a normal day without anyone hearing anything about it

[thebibliosphere]

Hey gang, small update on the Hunger Pangs hardbacks. I’ve only got 12 books left to ship but I’ve unfortunately ran out of my packing materials and need to wait on it arriving. It looks like shipment will be the middle of May, which is longer than I’d hoped for but probably good news for my hands/wrists.

After doing 5-10 boxes whenever I could due to migraines, after being given the okay to return to work in late March, I shipped a whopping 115 boxes in April, including when I was out of action for a week following the ER trip.

Proud as I am of that accomplishment—and so happy that so many people are enjoying their boxes!—it took a toll and now my hands are suffering.

So, rather than try to find alternative packaging materials, I’m going to wait for the shipment and let my hands rest and hopefully prevent any lingering injury.

Thanks for understanding 💖

The good news is I’ll have more time to write, but I think I’ll be using my dictation app for a while 😅

[whipplefilter]

Michigan (2024)

Earlier this week, I was feeling very wistful about NASCAR’s return to Michigan. It’s the first Michigan race we haven’t been at in person in a long time (2020 notwithstanding). It used to be my home track. I’ve driven my car on that track; I’ve ridden in the pace car on that rack; I’ve designed wraps for the exhibition pace cars for that track; I’ve waited out SO MANY RAIN DELAYS at that track, and have driven to that track so many times only to drive home without a race due to rain!!! I love MIS. <3

In classic Michigan form, it rained this week, too. But MIS looked soooo racey this year—it felt fast and wild the whole time, and the various aero Events in this race were kind of nuts. Those early sweeping passes as the lead cars went side by side were a sight to see! And then there were the less fortunate aero moments, like people getting loose fast, and whatever in the heck happened to the 7.

I will say, when the broadcast was like “the 5 says he’s getting looser faster than the others, so the team has made an adjustment to address this” I was like, lmao, that’s not going to go well, because he already said that yesterday. But I don’t think the booth would have any reason to remember that because they are not watching the 5 with the same single-minded neurosis as I am. AND LO AND BEHOLD!!!

THE 5 DID NOT HEED THE BUDDHIST CALENDAR’S SAGE ADVICE

Don't be too tight or too loose.

I had a work thing from 10-12 so I didn’t even get to see KL race today before he wrecked out. ToT So I’m glad it was fun to watch him yesterday, at least.

The 7’s flip was... weird. I guess it’s a function of how fast and how aero MIS is, and being superspeedway-ish without running the superspeedway package, but in this day and age, how does a car single-spin and then get airborne without hitting anything (like grass) that would flip him? Since in the last few years I feel like SO much has gone into making sure the cars have as much reason to stay on the ground as possible.

I was also impressed by Bowman’s late save and the fact that the entire field managed to avoid hitting Ross when he spun, especially considering when KL spun the same way he managed to take out HALF THE PLAYOFF BUBBLE. 😂⚰️💀

[lol-jackles]

why did the agents of CAA move UTA. if they are the biggest one, why did their agents leave?

A few reasons. Some agents were originally from UTA and then returned to UTA because the original bosses they clashed at UTA are no longer there. Other agents didn't like CAA's new business model that expanded into sport clients and so more resources were allocated into that area. UTA took advantage by stirring the pot and promising new and returning agents bigger paydays i.e. partnerships, which was what Jared's agent Jason Heyman took.

"The expected influx of talent from Heyman and Lesak in particular greatly enhance UTA’s ability to package film and TV projects soup-to-nuts, pairing showrunners and screenwriters with marquee stars and directors." - (X)

The agents messaged CAA their letter of resignation at 9:15 am and then arrived at UTA by 10 a.m. to start their new jobs. CAA reacted by mounting a scorched-earth investigation on how the largest defection in history happened under their nose.

After agent #12 left CAA for UTA, we joked that in order to stanch the commission bleed from the missing 150+ actors and talents, CAA should just call themselves UTA and hope some of their agents stay out of confusion.

With that said, talent agencies poach from each other all the time, it's business 101 in every industry.

[rastronomicals]

4:19 AM EDT July 11, 2024:

Led Zeppelin - "Nobody's Fault But Mine" From the album Presence (March 31, 1976)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

Much in the same way that the lyrics to The Beatles' "Glass Onion" acknowledged with a nod and a reluctant wink the gnostic cult of Paul-is-Dead, the packaging of Led Zeppelin's Presence acknowledged the I'm sure at-least-somewhat-discomfitting fact that their group had long since become the most humongous rock band in the world.

By the time of The White Album, and by the time of Presence, respectively, things had gotten to the point where expedience was no longer expedient. The Beatles had tried not to feed the conspiracy theorists, and Zeppelin--modest at least in this one regard--had stayed away from licensing lunchboxes and appearances on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. But at a certain point, things get so big, and so plain, that they become the elephant in the room.

Presence seems to be Zep's acceptance of their own status (beyond even their own control) as Big Dumb Object, an enormous artifact of unfathomable consequence.

That's dumb as in "incapable of speech," not as in "stupid," just so we're straight. But since we're there, let me note that Presence perhaps more than any Zeppelin album save II demonstrates that a certain amount of stoopidity is unavoidable or even desired if you're going to play the cock-rock game.

Plant's lyrics to "Achilles" reference some etching or the other of William Blake's, so my point is not to disparage Zeppelin's obvious operational intelligence. Still, Zeppelin were all about contrast: I dare you to check out the live video from '77, and tell me that Plant's suggestive mannerisms as he sings the band's 11-minute epic aren't a little stoopid . . . .

Ah, but I digress, 'cause the key concept here is not "Dumb" but "Big." Think thunder. Think "Hammer of the Gods," if that helps.

After four albums where at least part of the idea had been to leaven the heaviness with keyboards or acoustic instruments, Presence was a return to the undiluted bombast of the second album. Guitar bass drums voice recorded in a mere 18 days--not necessarily simple, but certainly direct.

The instrumental contrasts that for good or ill had been there on III, IV, Houses of the Holy, and Physical Graffiti were absent on the band's seventh album--and maybe that's why it's long been their least popular. Funny thought, that: maybe Zeppelin were so goddamned popular not because of the parts that rocked, but because of the parts that didn't!

I don't want to go overboard, however. I don't want to make it sound as if Presence were a piece of the nascent pub rock of the time, because the very first track belies that. "Achilles" is the third longest studio track for the band and features perhaps Page's most intricate guitar orchestration, with as many as 12 overdubs. It's routinely described as proggy, or even Yes-like (and if you don't believe that, consider that Dream Theater is one of the many acts who have covered the song). And note that Jonesy is playing an eight-string bass.

Leave it to this band of contrasts to feature a 10-1/2 minute song about a Greek demigod with painstakingly multitracked guitars on their back-to-basics record . . . Presence is perhaps Led Zeppelin's most misunderstood album, but for Page Plant Jones & Bonham, that may have been The Object all along.

File under: The Object Of It All

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[forabeatofadrum]

El WooWoo! I have finished Persona 4 Golden (mom holy fuck-) so I have something to share again. Thank you @artsyunderstudy, @bookish-bogwitch and @that-disabled-princess for tagging me and @martsonmars, @wellbelesbian, @whatevertheweather for the Sunday tags.

I just got home from a local Pride event. It was a lot of fun, especially the part where I hit a homophobe with a protest sign. Everybody clapped.

First off, I have revised my submission for the @klainefanzine2025. There's one part I'm stuck on, so I might ask one of the beta's to help me out here. Tenses in the English language are wack, you know? (Although... Dutch isn't much better.) (Sexy fokschaap, anyone?)

AND! I DID WRITING! LJUBILI SE! As I keep saying, I am stuck and I think I will remain stuck. I last published chapter 9 and my head is still :p when it comes to chapter 10, 11 and 12, but I just finished chapter 13! 🥳

Have some of that for this fine Wednesday:

The doorbell rings. Cooper jumps up. “My package!” he runs off towards the door, and Quinn and Blaine share a look. It’s probably Denise. They’ve told their families that Quinn’s “friend” is joining them, but Cooper must’ve forgotten that in his excitement. And they’re right. Cooper returns without a package, but with Denise in tow. Ideally, Denise would’ve come to the Anderson house with Blaine and Quinn, but she had an appointment. “Dee!” Quinn says and also gets up. She introduces Denise as her friend. Judy already knows Denise a little bit, but Blaine’s parents have no idea who she is. If their families think it’s weird that Denise is here, they don’t show. In fact, Cooper seems very excited to her again. He immediately shakes her hand, puts on a dazzling smile, and asks her all kinds of questions about herself. Blaine and Quinn share another look, although this time they’re amused. Blaine’s brother is flirting with Quinn’s girlfriend right in front of their noses.

Lil reminder: Cooper met Denise at the airport!

And now, the weather: @quizasvivamos @coffeegleek @caramelcoffeeaddict @raenestee @tectonicduck @nightimedreamersworld @urban-sith @you-remind-me-of-the-babe @confused-bi-queer @special-bc-ur-part-of-it @larkral @cutestkilla ​ @facewithoutheart ​ @shrekgogurt @rockitmans @bitbybitwrites @shame-is-a-wasted-emotion @esilher @kurtsascot @blackberrysummerblog @nightimedreamersghost @ivelovedhimthroughworse @thnxforknowingme

[felassan]

Spacelab9 have revealed more details about the upcoming Dragon Age Vinyl box set. (It's a 70 track collection which will include songs from DA:O, DAII, DA:I, DLC and also some DA:I bard songs.)

I found this new info blurb about the cover art really interesting 👁️ (emphasis mine):

Deluxe package features all-original artwork by Dragon Age Concept Director Ramil Sunga and Lead UX Artist Danny Richardson, created exclusively for this album set. The beautifully detailed artwork presents a pictorial timeline following the lore of the Dragon Age series, beginning at the dawn of the Golden City, throughout the City's Fall and culminating in its re-emergence as the Black City, seat of the Old Gods. [source]

hello??? (the announcement blogpost for the vinyl contained the flavor text "From the land of Thedas, at the dawn of the Golden City".)

they also announced that the pre-sale for the box set was scheduled to begin April 27th (can't see it atm unless I'm missing it, maybe it's not yet started?) and that on the BioWare Gear Store it will begin on May 10th. each outlet will offer their own exclusive color variant of the vinyl.

lastly they also posted the full track listing (emphasis mine):

"DISC 1 SIDE A [DRAGON AGE ORIGINS]

1. DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS (2:49) 2. ELVES AT THE MERCY OF MAN (1:21) 3. RUINS OF OSTAGAR (1:18) 4. THE COMMON DWARF (1:24) 5. THE PARTY CAMP (0:44) 6. THE DALISH (1:18) 7. DARKSPAWN IN THE WILDS (1:13) 8. HUMAN NOBILITY (1:21) 9. URN OF SACRED ASHES (1:01) 10. JOIN THE GREY WARDENS (1:53) 11. BATTLE THE DARKSPAWN HORDES (1:05) 12. MAGES IN THEIR CHANTRY (2:01) 13. LELIANNA'S SONG (2:33)

DISC 1 SIDE B [DRAGON AGE ORIGINS]

1. THE CHANTRY'S HUBRIS (3:16) 2. THE NATURE OF THE BEAST (1:30) 3. TAVERN BRAWL (1:15) 4. THE DALISH ELVES ENCAMPMENT (1:18) 5. FERELDEN AT WAR (2:57) 6. KING EDRIN (1:32) 7. CHALLENGE AN ARCH DEMON (3:12) 8. THE CORONATION (1:03) 9. I AM THE ONE (HIGH FANTASY VERSION) (4:02)

DISC 2 SIDE A [DRAGON AGE II]

1. DRAGON AGE II MAIN THEME (2:03) 2. HAWKE FAMILY THEME (2:00) 3. QUNARI ON THE RISE (2:04) 4. LOVE SCENE (1:39) 5. VISCOUNT (1:29) 6. TAVERN MUSIC (2:11) 7. KIRKWALL ARRIVAL (5:13) 8. ROGUE HEART (3:12)

DISC 2 SIDE B [DRAGON AGE II]

1. JOURNEY TO DEEP FEAR (2:55) 2. MAGE PRIDE (4:03) 3. KIRKWALL TOWN ACT 2 EXPLORATION (2:05) 4. DARK DAWN (3:22) 5. FENRIS THEME (2:30) 6. NIGHT ATTACK AND VICTORY (1:56) 7. DESTINY OF LOVE (3:25)

DISC 3 SIDE A [DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION]

1. DRAGON AGE INQUISITION THEME (2:52) 2. THE WRATH OF HEAVEN (5:25) 3. ESCAPE FROM THE FADE (1:14) 4. CALLING THE INQUISITION (1:59) 5. IN HUSHED WHISPERS (4:49) 6. THE WESTERN APPROACH (2:07) 7. JOURNEY TO SKYHOLD (1:48)

DISC 3 SIDE B [DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION]

1. THE DAWN WILL COME (1:58) 2. ORLAIS THEME (2:44) 3. THE SCAR (0:56) 4. SIEGE OF ADAMANT (1:14) 5. WICKED EYES AND WICKED HEARTS (3:35) 6. THEDAS LOVE THEME (1:59) 7. CHAMPIONS OF THE JUST (3:55) 8. SACRIFICE (1:01) 9. RETURN TO SKYHOLD (2:13) 10. EPILOGUE (1:10)

DISC 4 SIDE A (BONUS DLC TRACKS)

1. I AM THE ONE (DARK FANTASY VERSION) [DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS] (4:10) 2. MAIN THEME [DAI DESCENT DLC] (2:58) 3. AFTERMATH [DAI DESCENT DLC] (1:29) 4. DARK SOLAS THEME [DAI TRESPASSER DLC] (3:01) 5. QUNARI ATMOSPHERE [DAI TRESPASSER DLC] (2:41) 6. LOST ELF THEME [DAI TRESPASSER DLC] (3:58) 7. D'READ KODA (1:08) [HIDDEN TRACK]

DISC 4 SIDE B (DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION - THE BARD SONGS)

1. ENCHANTERS (3:23) 2. GREY WARDEN (2:12) 3. I AM THE ONE (1:58) 4. ONCE WE WERE (2:10) 5. RISE (1:26) 6. SERA (1:45) 7. FALL OF THE MAGISTER (3:01) 8. SCOUT LACE HARDING (2:08) 9. THE SLIGHTEST ONES (2:28)" [source]

👁️ Hidden track - "D'Read Koda"? ^^ Koda like a coda? (of interest here is that the recent Mass Effect vinyl collection contained some previously unreleased and some rearranged/remastered music.)

[source]

[dramalets]

Darling @blneobin tagged me in the 10 BL characters you want carnally thing. I am a dumb lil gray ace queer so I expect I have a different definition of want carnally than some 😂. But I will persist regardless. (I picked gals and guys because 🤷🏻‍♀️)

Mork - My Ride

He’s a puppy dog. He just wants to love and be loved in return and I would never ever get tired of looking at that dimple. Also you get his awesome uncles as throw in bonus. No way to lose here.

Ink - Bad Buddy

I just love her so much. I’m a useless lil femme with a competency kink a mile wide and dang does she hit it. The way she’s so sure of her self and what she wants, but is never arrogant about it, and how she treats Pa like the princess she is. A dream.

Pisaeng - Be My Favourite

Patient, loyal, great at love and excellent at self reflection. (Maybe I do just want a dog, damn.) The sacrifice he’s willing to make in episode 12 just got me right in the gut. I’d loved him the whole series but that was the Cherry. I’m just a Kawi looking for my Pisaeng.

Yu Na - Semantic Error

I’m ace not blind. I need this women to pin me down and tell me off. *ahem* Where did that come from. Anyways. She’s stunning, funny and a great friend.

Jim - Moonlight Chicken

He’s absurdly beautiful firstly. But I also love the way he learns. He admits his faults and works on them, that’s a decent human being right there. Plus Y’know he must be great in bed because Wen was HOOKED from the off. 😂

King - Bed Friend

Right. Not only is this man’s beauty a reason to believe in god he’s also just a wholly good bean. He never pressures Uea, he always meets him where he’s at, and he LEARNS. He makes mistakes and he admits those and learns from them. Cat kink aside he’s a great example of husband material.

Korn - Together with me

Listen, is he perfect? Absolutely not lol. But he’s the original standard for muscle bound Himbo pups and I adore him. (And those kisses? God damn.) *that gif is not Korn but if you search Korn you get the band so shh.

Tinn - Laws of attraction

The entire package. Hot, sweet, protective and good with kids. Those arms????? Get out.

Nim - The Warp Effect

Honestly she’s just hot, confident and gets very delulu when she’s in love. She can box me anytime she likes. (High key also wanted to pick her partner Molly too so you get a gif with both ✌🏻)

Pure - My gear your gown

This is a weird pick I realise 😂. Pansexual king, problematic in a lot of ways but loyal, loving and kind. Also he does actually listen to Folk and I feel they actually probably would have had a healthy relationship long term. Idk man. He’s just a great friend, confident in sex stuff and funny. Also v pretty. (All his gifs are from Shadow and fuck me I am NEVER watching that.)

If you read this far 😽

If you’d like to do this pls do! (And tag me.) It was a fun waste of time.

[naoyaslut]

The Hills Ch. 22

pairings: ran haitani x fem reader+18!

warnings: torture, mention of blood, blood and violence, minor fluff, cliffhanger

wordcount: 2.8k

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It was just about dusk.  Naoto Tachibana had just returned to his apartment, tearing off his suit jacket before hanging it on the coat rack beside the door.  Closing the door behind him, he began to empty his pockets setting his cellphone down on the coffee table in his living room.  

He was getting nowhere with this case.  Ivy hadn’t brought him any viable information on Ran Haitani or Bonten as a whole.  Even though he suspected Haitani to be involved in Kenji Oh’s murder, he had absolutely no way to prove it.  

Attempting to blackmail Y/N L/N didn’t work either.  If anything, it backfired.  Sighing in frustration, Naoto turned his head toward his cell phone, the vibrations from the small device rattling the glass tabletop of the coffee table.  

It was an unknown number; this was normally how Ivy contacted him.    

“Tachibana,” Naoto pressed the phone against his ear and his eyes widened in surprise at the sound of Ivy’s voice.  It was low, she sounded winded, her voice hoarse as she spat out her words hastily.  

“I-I have some good intel on a shipment of narcotics coming in on Saturday,  Bonten is expected to pick them up at the pier in a shipping container.  I have the serial number written down, are you ready?  And be quick about it,”  

Naoto stumbled toward the coat rack, taking a pen out of the chest pocket of his suit jacket along with a small notepad.    

“Go ahead,” he replied,  

“KBCR 068121”  Ivy inhaled, her voice shaking lightly.”  Saturday, 1 AM sharp is the pick up on the east side of the shipment yard, near the security booth… I have to go, I’ll contact you soon,”  

“Wait-”  

The call was disconnected immediately, and Naoto quickly slung his jacket back over his shoulders before stepping back out into the evening.  He was heading back to the office, he had to let Vancouver know about this.    

Sanzu disconnected the call with Naoto on Ivy’s burner before dropping it on the floor and crushing it with the heel of his boot.    

“Great job sis,”  Sanzu smiled big and wide, his perfect teeth fully visible.  “Now that that part is taken care of, you owe us something,”  

Ivy shrank into herself, her jaw tensing as eyes followed Sanzu as he walked behind the chair she was tied to.  Sanzu and Rin had relocated her from Tantra to an abandoned warehouse.  The floors were covered in thick plastic and an old, rusted metal table in the middle of the room with an assortment of tools that she assumed belonged to Sanzu.  

Most of them looked brand new.  Knives, vice grips, a razor, and a couple of syringes still in their sterile packaging.  It was a lot.  Sanzu was the resident torture expert, and she knew exactly what was about to happen to her.    

After the call disconnected, Ivy had long since gone quiet breathing in long drawled breaths to try and calm her shaking nerves.    

It was just her and Sanzu in the room, Rin had stepped out for a smoke. And Ivy’s eyes watched in fear as Sanzu rounded the table before snapping on a pair of latex gloves.  He turned to her with his eyes bright and unassuming while snapping on a facemask.  

“Normally I’d strap you down to the table for this, but I honestly think we’ll be okay if I just sedate you a little,” Rounding the table once more, Sanzu pushed the chair Ivy sat in closer to the metallic table until she was chest level with it.  “It should be pretty quick anyway,”   

Ivy choked on the breath she was inhaling, coughing to clear her airway and whipping her head around to the entrance to see if Rin had returned.  He was still nowhere in sight.    

“What are you going to do to me?” Ivy huffed, teeth grinding heavily against one another.  She was pretending not to be afraid, but yes, she was crazy.  But Sanzu was on a whole different level than she was.    

Sanzu picked up one of the scalpels from the table and began to remove the plastic keeping it sealed, he looked at the doorway for Rin as well ignoring Ivy’s question.    

“Rin, let's go let's get this over with!”  

Rin answered back a moment later sticking his head into the door, he had his burner pressed against his ear.   

“Ran is sticking with his girl tonight, he won’t be able to make it,”  

Sanzu simply shrugged and his free hand knotted itself into the hair of Ivy’s hair located at her nape.  Without any hesitation, he slammed her face first into the metal table, the dull thud of her skull echoing about the empty warehouse.   

Ivy gasped out in pain and shock, her eyes blinking profusely as the pain and tears began to flood her frontal lobe.  The first impact stunned her, but the second one caused her vision to darken and she soon realized that she was lying in a puddle of her own blood against the table.  

Now, barely conscious Sanzu pressed her face against the table so that she was at least a little bit still before the sharpened edge of the scalpel began to slice into the outer edge Bonten tattoo that had been etched behind her ear.  

Ivy screeched in pain in response, her body tensing under the searing pain of the sharpened instrument cutting through her skin.  

“Just keep still, I’m nearly done,” Sanzu responded lazily, his eyes focusing on where her skin split open like molten butter. He was enjoying this, and he was calm about his reaction completely opposite of Ivy whose arms were pulling desperately at the restraints around her arms. “There, easy-peasy"   

Sanzu removed his hand keeping her in place against the table and removed the piece of flesh before tossing it on the table in front of Ivy.  

Ivy reeled back so hard; the old wooden chair flipped backward crumbling underneath her weight. She was screaming at the top of her lungs, her face red, smeared with snot and tears.  

“S-Sanzu, what the fuck did you do?!” she screamed, still tugging at her arms in an attempt to free herself.   

“Sorry, boss's orders, had to remove the ink, don’t worry though, I won’t be the one to kill ya” Sanzu laughed under his breath tugging his flu mask down over his face. “Ran may get that honor,”  

Rin stepped back into the open warehouse, his burner phone still in hand, and began to talk to Sanzu about what? Ivy wasn’t paying attention.  

She was too focused on the stinging pain in her throat, biting her tongue so that she wouldn’t scream any more than she’d need to.  

The chair that she was tied to was now in pieces and Ivy was able to get to her knees quietly enough, before sprinting toward the open exit of the warehouse.   

Rin frowned seeing Ivy moving out of the corner of his eye before he shoved his phone into his pocket.  

“S-shit, she’s getting away!”  

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It had been a few days since you were locked at home, alone, with one or two cars watching the house. Ran was still irate. You could sense it. And even though you had a scheduled appointment today, it was very obvious that he didn’t want to let you go.   

You were getting an accurate measurement of the baby today and another ultrasound that you assumed Ran would get a kick out of since it had been a while since he had been to any appointments.  

Idly, you searched the waiting room of the doctor's office to see if you could get a glimpse of your “husband”, who had been constantly walking in and out of the building to smoke. He insisted that he wasn’t smoking, but you could definitely smell the lingering odor, no matter how long he stayed outside and sprayed himself over with cologne.  

“Mrs. Haitani, the doctor is ready for you now,” An older nurse popped her head out of a locked door to make eye contact with you, and in response, you looked around the room again. He was still outside. It caused you to sigh in disappointment as you stood up, pulling the hem of your dress back down over your knees.   

“Is something wrong?” the nurse asked, she must have read the gloomy expression on your face.   

Smiling in response you shook your head before walking in her direction.   

“No, everything is fine, I’m ready to go back,”  

The nurse nodded again, pushing the door open wider and stepping aside. Her eyes went past you briefly, her smile widening.   

“Is this Mr. Haitani?”  

Glancing over your shoulder, you nearly jumped out of your skin at how Ran had crept up on you. You didn’t hear him approaching at all.  

He responded before you could, addressing the nurse only, he didn’t even spare you a glance.   

“Yeah, that’s me, are we ready?”  

Your shoulders drooped in dejection at his obvious method of shunning you, it made you feel unwanted and as if he didn’t even want to be here in the first place. Pressing your lips into a thin line you glanced back at the nurse trying to control the tears that you were holding back.  

“Mrs. Haitani?” the nurse asked, a bit of worry in her voice.   

“I’m ready,” you forced a smile, and Ran followed you back to one of the examination rooms.   

At the risk of unnerving your husband any further, you sat quietly in the room while the nurse took your vitals. Blood pressure, temperature, and even a urine sample to run for any abnormalities within your body.  

Ran did the exact same thing, he was deathly silent, and his eyes focused on his phone which was seemingly the most interesting thing in the entire world at that point in time.  

When the nurse finished her workup, she patted you on the shoulder after having lean back on the automated table, reclining it backward, and moving the sonogram machine over so that the specialist would be able to use it when she entered.   

“Alright, the tech will be right in let us know if you need anything!”  

“Thank you,” you breathed, smiling so hard that your cheeks had begun to hurt.  Things were awkward still between you and Ran. And it made you feel sick to your stomach, pretending things were okay and they really weren’t.   

At least they weren’t from your end. All Ran saw was that he was protecting you by shutting you out and keeping you locked up in a tower as if that would simply solve all of your problems.   

You were on the verge of tears, pinching your bottom lip between your teeth to keep it from wobbling and your face twisting into some ugly crybaby face.   

“Ran,” You whispered, hoping to get a word in before the technician came back into the room.  

He looked up from his phone hesitantly, those bright eyes of his widening in surprise when he saw your face. It was scrunched up in an impossibly cute way, tears gathering at your lashline while you tried to contain them.   

He felt bad and was confused as to why you were so upset all of a sudden. (Men am I right?) Leaning forward in the chair he was sitting in, he reached forward his hand swallowing your smaller one in his palm.  

“What’s wrong-”  

The technician knocked and pushed the door open to enter and stopped while only a few steps inside the room. She took a quick look at both of you and quirked a questioning eyebrow.  

“Is... everything ok?” she asked out of the blue.  

Pulling your hand out of Ran’s you quickly wiped at your face to be sure there weren’t any tears visible. The last thing you wanted was for the medical staff to think that there was something else going on.  

“Everything is fine,” you interjected, forcing the fifth smile you had for the entire day.   

Everything was routine, the technician gifted both you and Ran with yet another sonogram photo, one was 3D and the other was classic black at white that had the details of the size of the baby.   

Baby Haitani was measuring a little over 7months, which meant that you were further along than originally anticipated. It would be possibly 2 months before the baby could come, maybe even sooner.   

Your throat tightened while staring at the 3D sonogram, you could see everything. Her little nose, her eyes, there were separate pictures of her toes. It was a little breathtaking to see it all so soon.   

Ran seemed to be rather blown away if you will as he threw his arm over your shoulder staring down at the image. She had his nose, you could see, and although not extremely detailed her face looked as sweet as could be, he was in love.  

“Can’t believe the little bean is actually a baby, I can already tell she looks like you,”   

There was something giddy in his voice as he scrutinized the ultrasound, pulling back to press a kiss to the side of your temple.   

You stopped in mid-stride pressing the sonogram to your chest and giving Ran all of your attention. Things seemed better, for sure. But you still needed to talk, you felt off.  

“Ran... we need to talk when we get home,” you suggested, nibbling on the corner of your bottom lip.   

Ran nodded in agreement urging you to continue moving to the exit, he fished out his cell phone that had started to vibrate in his pocket before he looked at the incoming number that was on the screen.  

“Yeah, I know baby... I’ve been acting like a spoiled brat,” It was Rin calling his cellphone, answering the call pressing it to his ear pressing another kiss to your cheek. “We’ll talk when we get home,”  

You nodded in relief, a faint genuine smile etching its way onto your lips. It seems as if things were slowly starting to return to normal between you and Ran, especially after this doctor's visit. You were grateful he was there today and even more excited to plan for your baby’s arrival. You two hadn’t even thought of any names yet.  

Pushing through the double doors of the private doctor's office, you pulled the sonogram from your bosom to stare at it once more. Ran was still walking behind you, talking to someone over his cell phone. He seemed agitated now, storming through the doors with the phone still against his ear as he nearly screamed into it.  

Hastily he grabbed hold of your arm, pulling you towards the black SUV the two of you rode into the appointment.  

“And when was anyone going to tell me that? She’s been missing for 2 days? There’s no fucking telling where she is!”  

The sound of sporadic gunfire ricocheting off the black SUV and the nearby building caused you to flinch before Ran pushed you down behind one of the open backseat passenger doors.  

You opened your eyes as the sound of gunfire died down, a black vehicle skidding off down the road and out of sight.  

“W-what was that?” you mumbled, your hands unwinding themselves from Ran’s suit jacket to run them over your belly to be sure you weren’t injured. It sounded like it was gunfire, unfortunately, that wasn’t the first time you had heard it.  

Ran didn’t respond immediately but was pressing a number into his phone and waiting for them to pick up on the other end.  

“Are you alright?” Ran asked, his eyes scanning over the front of the hospital to be sure that whoever had fired at the two of you was long gone. It appeared the coast was clear.  

Pressing your hand into a spot on your shoulder you rubbed at it slightly, now aware of a faint stinging now that all of your adrenaline had worn off.   

The grey dress you were wearing was becoming uncomfortably sticky against your skin, the sharp pain pulsing even more as you pulled your hand away. Something was wrong.   

You could hear your heart thundering in your ears once you caught a glimpse of a red substance staining your fingertips.  

“Get someone over to 4th street we're on the side of the maternity ward, someone just unloaded a fucking submachine gun in front of the doctor's office,” Ran stood up reaching down to bring you up with him. “Are you alright?”  

His heart nearly stopped as he stared down at you in shock, your hands covered in what seemed to be your own blood and a pool of the same-colored liquid gathering underneath you from your spot on the sidewalk.  

You appeared to be in shock, your hands grasping at the hem of your dress to see where all of this blood was coming from.   

“R-Ran... what’s going on?”  

“Here, c’mon I gotta get you back inside the hospital...”  

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Tuesday, November 28

Buffy: (comes into the room) Well, it's official. Chris and Eric didn't come to school today. Xander: That's no coincidence. Willow: Maybe they finished their project. Buffy: God! What if it worked? What, what if that poor girl is walking around? Xander: Poor girls, technically. Buffy: What could she be thinking? Willow: And what are they gonna do with her? Giles: (comes in also) I don't think we need to worry about that just yet. I spoke to a press person this morning about the remains. The police have finished sorting through them, and apparently they found three heads in the dumpster. Buffy: They only had three girls. Giles: Precisely. Willow: So, they don't have the whole, uh, package? Xander: Heads must be no good. Huh. I found 'em attractive enough. Well, obviously I'm not as sick as Chris and Eric.

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unofficial Febuwhump Masterpost

So this is for Febuwhump as I am a sucker for challenges to push me to finish fics lol. But when I was signing up to do Febuwhump like the one rule was to post on the day and in order which I am just not going to be able to do so I'm doing this unofficially not tagging or looking to "win". Just using the prompt list as inspiration :) It'll probably take me another 6 months lol anyway.

This one is also going to be mixed fandom as some Strike Back will fall in here too

1 - Helpless - Dutch Courage Ch4

The team start to realise that this is not a joking matter when Nelson Road is broken into by Jamie's stalker. Jan manages to coach Jamie to continuing with his life and the greyhounds band together

2 - Solitary Confinement

3 - "Bite down on this"

4 - Obedience

5 - Rope Burns

6 - "You lied to me" - A Treatment Room Doors Moment Ch3

Roy recovers from his surgery, prickish through and through. Jamie is being ... weird about football. And Roy receives a care package.

7 - Suffering in Silence

8 - "Why won't it stop"

9 - "I love you"

10 - Killing in Self Defence

11 - Time Loop

12 - Semi concious

13 - "You weren't supposed to get hurt"

14 - Blood Stained Tiles - Where the Hell is the Karma Ch5

Jamie returns to London to continue his recovery now he is free of captivity

15 - "Who did this to you?" - A Treatment Room Doors Moment Ch4

Roy and Phoebe make an impromptu trip to Blackpool to see Jamie play in a preseason friendly. Jamie has an emotional breakdown in front of a statue of a Blackpool legend

16 - Human Shield

17 - Hostage Situation

18 - Too Weak to Move

19 - "Please don't"

20 - CPR

21 - Unresponsive - The Little Black Book

Will Jensen's back up plan started off wholesome. Then it became precautionary. Then it became necessary.

The story of Will's little black book of files through tales of his relationships and career

22 - "You weren't meant to be there"

23 - Presumed Dead

24 - "I'm doing this because I care about you" - An Effective Echelon Ch1

When Jamie is rejected by Man City and Richmond in one day, he is in dire need of someone to take his anger out on. Who else would be better than Roy Kent? Get into a little fight, get punched, maybe feel something again, go home, job done.

What this plan doesn't take into account is Roy inviting him inside and giving him a bed for the night ... and not punching him in the face!

25 - Found Footage

26 - "Help them"

27 - Left for dead

28 - "No ... not like this"

29 - Not Allowed to Die

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[whentherewerebicycles]

trail snaps & a pip streeeeetch from yesterday. I’m two days away from testing but I feel sure in my heart that I’m not pregnant. it’s fineeeee it’s fine but I’ve been doing budget calculations and it looks like I will probably need to pick up a second job (college consulting work again sigh) so I can keep funding this whole process even with the salary cut. I have a few options in mind and will apply for my top choice one this weekend I think. I feel ethically very bleh about the industry but I do genuinely enjoy the actual student work and it’s good to have the option in my back pocket when I need to make extra $$.

got a bunch of errands done yesterday whoooo and also got two new cookbooks I cannot wait to dive into. I have a couple more returns to do (ah returns the bane of my existence) but am waiting for two packages of potential work clothes to arrive so I can do everything at once. the patio table I ordered arrives sometime today so I’m hoping to assemble that to see if it’ll work! and I want to do a little replanting of the flowers and herbs I bought yesterday if I can find soil.

so let’s see here’s the day:

5:30-7:30 coffee, lounge, emails, planning

7:30-8 shower/get ready/breakfast

8-10:30 work on foundations module, ping AS about rescheduling, work on tasks as assigned, print quince return label

10:30-11 CD mtg to review module

11-12:30 finish up tasks as assigned

non-work stuff:

email AU to confirm time

assemble table if it looks good

exercise (some combo of dog walk, gym run, and/or skate depending on whether my sister is coming over today or not)

maybe plant herbs if I have soil? if not maybe run and grab some this afternoon?

finish scrubbing sap off deck (did about a third of it yesterday with moderate success)

do a 10 min ‘all too well’ tidy of the house lol just want to put things back in order a bit

measure outdoor wall for wall tapestry (not sure if it would look good but I’d love to cover up that ugly siding somehow if I can)

do laundry

grocery run

[balajitravelstnagar]

Chennai & Bangalore to Tirupati: One Day Free Darshan by car

IntroductionAre you dreaming of a serene spiritual journey to Tirupati, free from the hassle of transportation planning and long queues? Whether you're traveling from Chennai or Bangalore, this dream becomes a reality with Padmavathi Travels, One Day Free Darshan Car Service. Offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and spiritual fulfillment, this service ensures a stress free Tirupati pilgrimage.

In this blog, we will explore the details of this exclusive offering, its many benefits, frequently asked questions, and why Padmavathi Travels is your best companion for a Chennai to Tirupati free darshan package or Bangalore to Tirupati car rental with free darshan.

What is the One Day Free Darshan Car Service?Padmavathi Travels provides a comprehensive Chennai to Tirupati car package and Bangalore to Tirupati car package that includes transportation and arrangements for free darshan at the sacred Tirumala temple.

Padmavathi Travels ensures that your Tirupati pilgrimage is stress-free and convenient, handling every aspect of the journey. From a midnight pickup to a comfortable ride and assistance through the Free Darshan entry, everything is meticulously planned.

Car Packages for Free DarshanPlanning your one day Tirupati pilgrimage from Chennai or Bangalore? Padmavathi Travels offers a range of affordable car rental packages designed to cater to various group sizes and preferences.

Vehicle Options and PricingChennai to Tirupati Car Rental Packages:

Etios: Perfect for small groups. Price: ₹7,000

Innova / Ertiga: Ideal for medium-sized families. Price: ₹9,500

Crysta: A premium choice for added comfort. Price: ₹10,500

Tempo Traveler: Best for large groups. Price: ₹14,000

Bangalore to Tirupati Car Rental Packages:

Etios: Perfect for small groups. Price: ₹15,000

Innova / Ertiga: Ideal for medium sized families. Price: ₹18,000

Crysta: A premium choice for added comfort. Price: ₹20,000

Tempo Traveler: Best for large groups. Price: ₹25,000

Note: The Free Darshan privilege applies to temple entry only. Car rental charges are separate and transparently outlined in our packages.

Detailed Free Darshan Schedule

Midnight Pickup for an Early Morning PilgrimageStart your journey with a 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM pickup from your chosen location whether your home, hotel, or airport in Chennai or Bangalore.

12:00 AM – 3:00 AM: Travel to Alipiri, the base point for entering Tirumala. Enjoy a smooth and safe ride in one of our comfortable vehicles.

Arrival at Alipiri and Darshan AssistanceArrive at Alipiri around 3:00 AM, where our driver will guide you through the Free Darshan entry process.

Darshan TimingsThe darshan begins at 4:00 AM, ensuring you're among the first devotees to seek blessings. Depending on the crowd, your darshan concludes by 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Post Darshan Activities: A Complete Spiritual ExperienceAfter your peaceful darshan of Lord Venkateswara, the journey continues with a visit to the renowned Padmavathi Temple in Tirupati, dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi.

Lunch BreakEnjoy a relaxing lunch in Tirupati before heading to the next temple.

Drop Off: A Comfortable Return JourneyOnce your spiritual journey is complete, our experienced driver will ensure a smooth ride back to your original pickup point in Chennai or Bangalore, whether it’s your home, hotel, or airport.

Benefits of Choosing Padmavathi Travels

Hassle Free Travel ExperienceTraveling from Chennai to Tirupati or Bangalore to Tirupati is made effortless as Padmavathi Travels handles every detail, from booking vehicles to coordinating Tirupati darshan packages.

Comfortable Vehicles for Every Group SizeWhether you’re traveling solo or in a group, choose from options like Dezire, Innova, Innova Crysta, or Tempo Traveller. Each vehicle ensures air conditioned comfort for a relaxing ride.

Priority Free DarshanSkip the long queues with priority free darshan access. Padmavathi Travels ensures smooth entry into the sanctum, saving you time and stress.

Affordable Tirupati Packages for FamiliesTransparent pricing ensures budget friendly Chennai to Tirupati car rental package and Bangalore to Tirupati car rental packages with no hidden charges.

Professional DriversSafety is our top priority. Skilled and courteous drivers ensure a secure journey, making your Chennai to Tirupati one day tour or Bangalore to Tirupati one day tour pleasant and worry free.

Why Choose Padmavathi Travels?

Tailored Packages: Flexible options for families, groups, or solo travelers.

Expert Guidance: Decades of experience ensure smooth coordination.

Local Knowledge: Expertise saves you time and effort.

Customer Trust: Thousands of happy customers praise our reliable services.

All-Inclusive Service: From booking to darshan, everything is handled seamlessly.

ConclusionThe Chennai to Tirupati Free Darshan car Package and Bangalore to Tirupati One Day Free Darshan Car Service by Padmavathi Travels offers more than just transportation; it delivers comfort, affordability, and devotion. Whether you��re a first time visitor or a regular devotee, this service ensures a smooth and fulfilling pilgrimage.

From well maintained vehicles to priority darshan at Tirupati, everything is handled with precision and care. 

Book your Chennai to Tirupati car package or Bangalore to Tirupati car package with Padmavathi Travels today and let them make your spiritual journey truly special.

For bookings and inquiries, contact us at:

Phone: +91-6384433111 / +91-6384433222.

Email: padmavathitravelstnagar@gmail.com

Website: www.padmavathitravels.com

Address: Venkatanarayana Rd, Parthasarathi Puram, T. Nagar, Chennai-600017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the One Day Free Darshan Car Service?The package includes round trip Chennai to Tirupati car rental or Bangalore to Tirupati car rental, priority free darshan arrangements, and end to end travel support.

How do I book a Chennai to Tirupati or Bangalore to Tirupati car package?Booking is simple. Contact Padmavathi Travels via phone, email, or their website. Share your travel date and group size, and their team will handle the rest.

What are the vehicle options available?

Dezire/Etios: Perfect for small families (4+1 passengers).

Innova/Crysta: Ideal for medium-sized groups (6+1 or 7+1 passengers).

Tempo Traveller: Best for larger groups (12+1 passengers).

Do I need to carry documents for darshan?Yes, bring valid photo ID and any proof required per the temple’s guidelines.

Are these packages suitable for senior citizens and infants?Absolutely, Padmavathi Travels offers a comfortable experience for all age groups.

[jeganj]

One Day Free Darshan Trip: Bangalore/Chennai to Tirupati

Introduction:

Travel to Tirupati on a spiritual experience with Balajidarshan's one day free Darshan car rental services. Whether you’re starting from Chennai or Bangalore, our well-planned packages ensure a comfortable and convenient trip to the sacred Lord Venkateswara Temple, which attracts millions of devotees annually. With top notch Chennai to Tirupati car rentals and efficient Bangalore to Tirupati trip packages, you can enjoy a seamless Darshan experience perfect for solo travelers or families. Make this trip seriously unforgettable, experience amazing things, and return home refreshed with Balajidarshan! 

Chennai/Bangalore to Tirupati Car Packages for Free Darshan

A one day trip to Tirupati offers a quick yet meaningful escape. With its proximity just 250 kilometers from Bangalore (a 4-5 hour drive) and the convenience of modern Bangalore to Tirupati car services, planning your journey is effortless. For those in Chennai, Balajidarshan provides tailored Chennai to Tirupati car packages with comfortable options like Etios, Innova, and Tempo Traveler, ensuring timely pickup and drop-off. Enjoy the benefits of cost effective travel, saving on accommodation, and utilizing Free Darshan facilities for a seamless spiritual experience.

With a midnight pickup from Chennai, our well versed drivers take you to Tirupati in time for early morning Darshan. We assist you through the Free Darshan entry, ensuring a stress-free visit to Sri Venkateswara Temple. Post-Darshan, enjoy a relaxed lunch and visit the Padmavathi Temple, completing your journey with ease. Whether starting from Bangalore or Chennai, our organized packages provide a reliable, affordable, and spiritually fulfilling experience.

Bangalore to Tirupati Car Rental Package Price Details:

ETIOS/SWIFT DZIRE AC

Seater – 4+1

Amount – ₹15,000

INNOVA AC/ERTIGA AC

Seater – 6+1 & 7+1

Amount – ₹ 18,000

INNOVA CRYSTA AC

Seater – 6+1 & 7+1

Amount – ₹ 20,000

TEMPO TRAVELLER AC

Seater – 12+1

Amount – ₹ 25,000

Chennai to Tirupati Car Rental Package Price Details:

At Padmavathi Travels, we offer a variety of car options for your one day Tirupati trip. Our packages are tailored to suit different group sizes and preferences.

Etios: ₹7,000

Innova / Ertiga: ₹9,500

Crysta: ₹10,500

Tempo Traveler: ₹14,000

Free Darshan Schedule :

Our one day Darshan service offers an early morning pickup from your desired location home, airport, or hotel. Travel is planned overnight to ensure you reach Tirupati by 3:00 AM, giving you a head start for Darshan.

Pickup Time :

12:00 AM – 1:00 AM (Midnight)Starting from your location in Chennai, our drivers will ensure a smooth ride to Tirupati.

Travel Itinerary :

12:00 AM – 3:00 AM: Travel to Alipiri (3 hours).

3:00 AM: Arrival at Alipiri, where the driver will assist you to the free Darshan entry.

Darshan Timings :

Darshan starts at 4:00 AM, and typically, the visit concludes between 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (depending on the crowd). After Darshan, you can relax and prepare for the next part of the trip.

Post-Darshan Activities

After completing your Darshan, you’ll head to Tirupati for a delightful lunch, followed by a visit to the famous Padmavathi Temple. This sacred temple is a must-visit on every pilgrimage to Tirupati, and it’s conveniently included in our package.

Drop-off

Once the Darshan and temple visits are complete, we provide a comfortable return journey to your original pickup location, whether it’s your home, airport, or hotel.

FAQs 

Q1: Is a one day trip feasible? 

Absolutely! With efficient Bangalore to Tirupati car rental services, you can comfortably complete the journey and darshan in a day.

Q2: Are there free darshan options at Tirupati? 

Yes, Tirupati offers free darshan for devotees. Booking your slot in advance is recommended to save time.

Q3: What is the best time to visit Tirupati? 

Weekdays are less crowded, making them ideal for a smooth darshan experience.

Q4: Can families with children opt for free darshan? 

Yes, families with infants are given priority in the darshan queue, making it a hassle-free experience.

Please note: The free Darshan applies to temple entry only, and car rental services come with standard charges.

Tips for Your Free Darshan Trip

Plan ahead: Book your car rental in advance to secure your preferred vehicle and schedule.

Be punctual: Ensure you’re ready for the midnight pickup to avoid delays in your journey.

Why Choose Padmavathi Travels for Your Tirupati Journey?

With years of experience in providing Chennai to Tirupati car packages, Padmavathi Travels ensures a hassle-free pilgrimage for all. We prioritize customer satisfaction by offering timely services, experienced drivers, and well-maintained vehicles. Whether you’re booking a solo trip or a group tour, our packages are designed to provide maximum comfort, reliability, and value.

Conclusion:

Experience a well-planned, serene, and hassle-free journey to Tirupati with our Chennai to Tirupati car packages. We ensure comfort, affordability, and a smooth Darshan experience, making your spiritual trip truly memorable. Whether you’re starting from Chennai or planning a one day trip from Bangalore to Tirupati, our car rental services are designed for your convenience.

With the trusted services of Balajidarshan, enjoy a worry free journey to receive the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. Perfect for solo travelers or families, this trip combines spiritual fulfillment with top notch travel comfort. Book now for a memorable and blissful journey to the divine abode of Tirupati!

For bookings and inquiries, contact us at:

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Email: padmavathitravels1999@gmail.com

Website: www.balajidarshanbooking.com

Address: 18, 3rd Avenue, New Colony, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600106.

[rastronomicals]

11:45 AM EST December 26, 2024:

Led Zeppelin - "For Your Life" From the album Presence (March 31, 1976)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

Much in the same way that the lyrics to The Beatles' "Glass Onion" acknowledged with a nod and a reluctant wink the gnostic cult of Paul-is-Dead, the packaging of Led Zeppelin's Presence acknowledged the I'm sure at-least-somewhat-discomfitting fact that their group had long since become the most humongous rock band in the world.

By the time of The White Album, and by the time of Presence, respectively, things had gotten to the point where expedience was no longer expedient. The Beatles had tried not to feed the conspiracy theorists, and Zeppelin--modest at least in this one regard--had stayed away from licensing lunchboxes and appearances on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. But at a certain point, things get so big, and so plain, that they become the elephant in the room.

Presence seems to be Zep's acceptance of their own status (beyond even their own control) as Big Dumb Object, an enormous artifact of unfathomable consequence.

That's dumb as in "incapable of speech," not as in "stupid," just so we're straight. But since we're there, let me note that Presence perhaps more than any Zeppelin album save II demonstrates that a certain amount of stoopidity is unavoidable or even desired if you're going to play the cock-rock game.

Plant's lyrics to "Achilles" reference some etching or the other of William Blake's, so my point is not to disparage Zeppelin's obvious operational intelligence. Still, Zeppelin were all about contrast: I dare you to check out the live video from '77, and tell me that Plant's suggestive mannerisms as he sings the band's 11-minute epic aren't a little stoopid . . . .

Ah, but I digress, 'cause the key concept here is not "Dumb" but "Big." Think thunder. Think "Hammer of the Gods," if that helps.

After four albums where at least part of the idea had been to leaven the heaviness with keyboards or acoustic instruments, Presence was a return to the undiluted bombast of the second album. Guitar bass drums voice recorded in a mere 18 days--not necessarily simple, but certainly direct.

The instrumental contrasts that for good or ill had been there on III, IV, Houses of the Holy, and Physical Graffiti were absent on the band's seventh album--and maybe that's why it's long been their least popular. Funny thought, that: maybe Zeppelin were so goddamned popular not because of the parts that rocked, but because of the parts that didn't!

I don't want to go overboard, however. I don't want to make it sound as if Presence were a piece of the nascent pub rock of the time, because the very first track belies that. "Achilles" is the third longest studio track for the band and features perhaps Page's most intricate guitar orchestration, with as many as 12 overdubs. It's routinely described as proggy, or even Yes-like (and if you don't believe that, consider that Dream Theater is one of the many acts who have covered the song). And note that Jonesy is playing an eight-string bass.

Leave it to this band of contrasts to feature a 10-1/2 minute song about a Greek demigod with painstakingly multitracked guitars on their back-to-basics record . . . Presence is perhaps Led Zeppelin's most misunderstood album, but for Page Plant Jones & Bonham, that may have been The Object all along.

File under: The Object Of It All

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