#queue number 500. well

[vanishintoyou]

btw btw today 2 mascots came online on club penguin im telling you it was INSANE

[revelboo]

Ahem, meepers here. According to my sources of a quick google search and reading tumblrs gudie and shit...

"There isn't a specific limit to the number of asks you can receive on Tumblr, but there are limitations on how many asks can be sent and what can be included in an ask. Users can send a maximum of 10 asks per hour, and only 5 of those can be anonymous. Additionally, there are restrictions on the content of asks, such as length, character types, and links.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Ask Limits: Tumblr has limitations on how many asks can be sent, not received.

Content Restrictions: Asks cannot be longer than 500 characters and cannot contain links, paragraph breaks, special characters, emoticons, or ellipses, or spaces between sentences.

Queue Limits: Tumblr allows users to queue up to 1000 posts at a time."

So there is no limit to how many asks we can send you. Since you keep generously feeding us horny cats for more transformers content, you'll receive our love for ya content. I believe you're the first user I've seen to have so many asks and followers other than tumblr themselves.

Now, with that being said, please feed us of more transformers' fics. It's what's keeping me sane at work and on my days off from working on vehicles 😭

🤣 oh no, that’s hilarious and absolutely terrifying. I kinda figured there had to be some kind of limit and I’d figure it out when my oblivious aft finally noticed I wasn’t getting spammed daily. I have to turn off Tumblr’s notifications during the day because y’all kill my watch battery if I don’t

Well, I’m not going to bother purging them again if it’s not going to stop receiving him. It’s morbid curiosity now at this point, because there’s no staying caught up. That ship not only sailed, but caught on fire and sank. Pretty sure I didn’t make it a week last time I emptied it before it had backed up over 50 or so again xD

Y’all are awesome. Terrifying, but awesome 🤣 I’ll do more of the uno reverse scenarios tomorrow since my boss is out of office and there’s not much I can actually do on Fed holidays at my job except answer the phones

[putschki1969]

Kalafina Anniversary Live 2025 Report

It's finally here, sorry for the long wait!! Let me share some overall thoughts first( ^_^)/~~~

Venue: Probably the newest and fanciest venue I‘ve ever been to. Loved all the screens with Kalafina visuals. They had them across the entire area, some bigger, some smaller and a really big one in front of the venue itself. The theater appeared to be a bit intimidating at first glance but I actually appreciated the layout, I feel like you got to have a pretty decent view from most places, even in the upper balconies.

Collaboration events: This one was somewhat of a fail for me. Originally, I wasn’t too impressed with most of the collaboration food but I was still eager to get it, especially the stuff that was wrapped nicely. The chocolates looked lovely but they were already sold out when I arrived at 11:00 on the 15th.🥲Was also planning to get the katsu sandwich in the Kalafina packaging but that was sold out as well. Not afraid to admit that I cried a little when I realised I woudn't be able to get them...I did get one of those gorgeous tray sheets at Taco Bell at least🙌 Managed to secure one of those tiny photo cards too but meh, honestly nothing to write home about. Gave me the opportunity to write something on the message board though so that’s a good thing 👍 The whole gacha situation was a challenge to say the least. So exhausting! I got a numbered ticket (#127) for the queue so I could start lining up at 13:30 (was actually one of the first people to enter). This worked out pretty smoothly and everyone was able to enter earlier than expected. At first I was lining up in the wrong queue because they were telling people they had to go through the on-site merch sale area first. Thankfully, a staff member came over and guided me and some others to the direct queue (after all, I wasn’t planning to buy any merch since I had already made my reservation). My first gacha round didn’t take too long since most people were still busy buying merch and there were a total of ten machines (also had prepared my 500 yen coins the day before so I didn't have to line up to change my money). I was moderately lucky but didn’t get some of the items I wanted🙃 So after I picked up my live goods during my assigned time slot, I got back in the queue to do a second gacha round😅. This time the wait was long, probably an hour or so. Also, 10,000 yen just gone☠️Thanks to @concretebadger and my super kind friend, I managed to get the complete set! BANZAI🤗 I also got two lovely tokutens for participating in the big flower stand project (a postcard and badge of the drawing). Almost didn't get to meet up with the organisers of the project but thankfully I ran into them right before the start of the show (generally, I find it fascinating how many people I managed to run into despite the sheer amount of people at the venue - thanks to everyone who said 'hi').

Seat: I really liked my seat and am glad I went for the balcony area. Had a completely unobstructed view of the stage🥰It was a little further away of course but I did bring my binoculars so it was fine.👍 In my vicinity people were thankfully not very keen to stand up all the time so I had one less thing to worry about. The screens on the side were also a perfect size to see their facial expressions. The people in charge of the projections made sure to include a lot of close-ups 😍 Bless them!

Sound: Maybe it was just my specific location towards the left side on the balcony but the sound system was a bit off I think, or possibly the manipulator did a horrible job with the mixing? How did everyone else feel about this? The background music was often overly loud (if not to say obnoxiously noisy) and drowned out the vocals. During some parts, it was honestly hard to hear the girls among all the other noises. It was much better during songs that had a more simple or acoustic arrangement. The microphones seemed to have some issues too at times because there were a few distortions (?) which made their voices sound different (?) and occasionally, you just couldn’t hear them singing the beginning of certain lines - this could theoretically be chalked up to them being hesitant and starting too quiet (Wakana does that at times) but it happened a little too often to all three of them which is why I‘m assuming there might have been some technical issues.

Vocals: What are seven years? Nothing! It was like no time had passed at all! Some people may disagree but for the most part, the girls sounded amazing to me! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and very rarely heard notes that made me cringe. I was amazed how they managed to just pick up where they left off. Of course there were parts that were less flattering and they had some of their usual hiccups but I feel like they handled everything pretty well. Have they done better and more polished live renditions of some of these songs in the past? Probably (tho there were some stand-out performances that impressed me more than their old versions). Overall, there was clearly a lot of effort and love put into each and every performance and at the end of the day, that's all that counts for me. They didn’t “phone-in” their singing, they put all their heart into it and you could tell. I even liked songs that I am usually not such a huge fan of (e.g. “ring your bell” and “ Alleluia”). Also, say what you will but there’s a huge contrast between the YKL Kalafina covers and the real thing, it’s almost jarring how different they sound so I particularly appreciated performances of the songs that had previously been covered at YKL. Needless to say, I much prefer the real thing! It's just not the same without Wakana and I must say, Wakana delivered solid vocals during most songs that required those super high and long notes. Hikaru also did a great job and sounded powerful throughout most of the setlist. She was getting visibly tired though towards the end of the up-beat section (Wakana on the other hand surprised me with her stamina). As for Keiko, do I even have to say it? She delivered a fabulous performance as one would expect from her. She nailed all her epic long notes (e.g. “Hyakka Ryouran”, “Kyrie”, “Hikaru Furu” - she sounded better than she did during the 10th Anniversary Live if you ask me)

Production & arrangement: Honestly nothing special or outstanding. They kept it simple and remained faithful to Kalafina’s usual M.O. The focus was on their voices and there wasn’t anything extravagant to distract from that. On the contrary, I feel like there was a conscious effort being made to include more acappella parts to highlight their harmony. With the exception of a few instrumentals and solos, I don’t think Satoshi Takebe added a lot of creative twists to change the original sound. He even mentioned in a tweet that he wanted to pay tribute to Yuki Kajiura’s work, stay true to her music/style and not make it his own or anything. On this note, I would like to add that YK's absence was not really an issue. As I have mentioned a few times already, YK has rarely been an integral part of their live productions so her not being in charge of this concert, has done nothing to affect its quality.

Atmosphere: 1000/10. The girls were in such a good mood and determined to make this concert the best experience ever. It really felt like they had never been apart. Their interactions with each other were heart-felt and didn’t come across as staged or forced. You could tell how much they missed performing together. The audience was also super responsive and everyone seemed to have the time of their lives (myself included of course).

Setlist: Admittedly, it wasn’t what I had hoped for but it was pretty much what I had expected from this sort of live so I can’t be mad. And there were a few really pleasant surprises that I didn’t think they would include (“Hanataba”, “Lacrimosa”, “Kyrie” and “Hyakka Ryouran”) so YAY for that. Also beyond happy that they did an acoustic version of “sprinter” because that’s so much better than the studio version (which I typically don’t like). Same goes for "KnGnN". Check out a detailed report below the cut 〈(•ˇ‿ˇ•)-→

1 oblivious: I knew it was coming and it’s usually not a song I’m particularly fond of but this performance may have been the best one I’ve ever heard (biased opinion but hey, you can’t blame me for that😅). The song kicked me right in the feels! Or maybe it was just like a dream come true to hear/see them together again! When they appeared on stage, they looked like angels. What a revelation to see them in all their glory once the sheer curtain was dropped. They sounded amazing, absolutely breathtaking! Was impressed by everyone’s vocals. Shout-out to Hikaru for her high notes! For a few lines in the beginning, Wakana didn’t quite sound like herself (the distortion I was talking about earlier?) but I am not sure if it was a lowered pitch or something the manipulator did on purpose to smooth out her voice. It sounded okay and wasn’t too distracting so I didn’t mind it. Later on, her voice sounded like it usually did during “oblivious” so maybe it was just a glitch or whatever. When Wakana and Keiko did their little back-and-forth duet thingy, I almost started crying because I had missed them so much. WaKei FOREVER 🤗

2 Kizuato: A bit bummed that they didn’t perform “Kimi ga Hikari ni Kaete Iku” (then again, I might have died instantly so it was probably a good thing) but this was a beautiful performance so I can’t complain. The three of them once again sounded amazing and their harmonies were to die for.

3 Mirai: Typically one of their weaker live performances and this was no exception. But really, it’s about getting that connection with the audience, running around on stage, greeting the audience and having fun. I don’t mind if it’s not polished and I usually don’t even pay attention to that during this song.

4 Hikari no Senritsu: Felt a bit all over the place so I wasn’t quite able to get into it. The music was overbearing at times and it took away from the charm of a few individual lines. I expected to be touched by the performance since Keiko had been going on and on about how this was her favourite song to sing together but I didn’t have a particularly strong reaction to it. To be fair though, it has never been one of my favourite songs so that might have been the reason for my rather lukewarm reaction. An interesting cello solo from Masateru spiced things up a little but otherwise, there weren’t any significant changes.

5 storia: For this one, I always keep my expectations low regarding vocals because I know it’s a hit and miss when it comes to Wakana and Hikaru. It’s been like this forever so I’m not surprised to hear them struggling at times. Nevertheless, this is a song I have always enjoyed so I can easily look past minor issues. As expected, the girls did struggle a bit (Hikaru in particular didn't deliver the most flattering performance) but it was totally fine. That final chorus once again caught me right in the feels, especially the WaKei part🥹Both the YKL cover and Wakana's solo cover are still fresh in my mind so to finally hear the song as it is meant to be, feels like such a blessing.

6 ring your bell: The piano intro was a bit misleading and for a couple seconds there, I seriously thought they would be introducing a brand new song 😅 It was a nice touch though, I do enjoy intros like that (probably Takebe's idea). Surprisingly, I liked this performance more than I thought I would. I usually give this one a pass because I don't care for the unflattering vocals. I've never understood why it keeps getting performed when it is such a challenging song. But this time, I honestly enjoyed almost all of it (especially Wakana's parts at the end- she did a great job here). Those YK cover versions pale in comparison if you ask me.

7 Hanataba: What a surprise! 😮 Possibly one of their best (if not the best) performances of the night. Usually not a fan of the accordion but here I didn’t mind it. They made some minor changes to the arrangement to highlight the accordion and the vocals. The girls were on fire, especially Hikaru. You could tell she was happy that her chosen song made it onto the setlist.

8 Lacrimosa: From one surprise to another. I was actually expecting them to sing “Consolation” at this point because according to the previous MC, this was meant to be their “Consolation” album block. Would have been happier with “Consolation” to be honest but “Lacrimosa” was a nice treat too. The background music was quite loud again so some vocal parts weren’t discernible or got overshadowed by other stuff.

9 Manten: I don't remember much from it so it must not have stood out to me.

10 to the beginning: Never liked it but this time, I had a blast. A fantastic performance with so much energy and love put into it. The audience went crazy of course so that was also fun to watch. While I personally do not stand up for songs and categorically refuse to partake in any weird arm movements (clapping is the most I will do), I still think it's nice to see everyone so invested.

11 Kimi no Gin no Niwa with strings: This was beautiful. Just strings and piano, might have been my favourite rendition of all time (and I am usually not even such a huge fan of the song). Quite a few more acappella lines than usual I think. Gorgeous arrangement.

12 sprinter with strings: What can I say? Perfect. No notes. Tears everywhere. So glad they decided to go for an acoustic version (by now we all know how much I dislike the studio version). It wasn't as emotional as that Arena Live encore performance but for me, it came pretty close.

13 Hyakka Ryouran: Became a big fan after the 10th Anniversary performance. Didn't expect them to include it once again in the setlist but I certainly didn't mind. This one was just as solid I would say although I feel like Keiko was actually a bit stronger here than she was back then, especially during her "yaiba".

14 misterioso: Meh, one of my least favourite Kala-songs but coincidentally, one of their most frequently performed tracks. I have always wondered why but I guess there are a lot of people who love it (especially in the anisong community). Wasn't really into it so I don't remember anything significant.

15 One Light: Super happy about it. A perfect candidate for their up-beat corner and really a true banger. Don't think there has ever been a bad performance of this, they always slay. I believe they missed the mark a little on that moment where they all come together to raise their arms right before the climax. It felt a little rushed so the cameras for the screen didn't capture it properly XD (it was probably fine for those in the front rows who could see every detail up-close). Either way, the audience erupted into cheers when Hikaru did her infamous "yukeru" kneel.

16 Kyrie: Wooohoo, one of my favourite Kala-songs so I am always excited to hear it performed live. Certainly a surprise though because I didn't think it would be chosen for their Anniversary Live setlist. The audio was pretty messy during this one and I was sad to hear that Keiko's drawn out "Kyrie" at the end didn't get as much attention as it deserved.

17 Ongaku: It started out a little weird in a slightly different tempo than I am used to (at least I think so?). It was a minor thing but big enough to distract me a little for a minute or so. Keiko slayed though and Super!Wakana knocked it out of the park (loved how Keiko held her hand when she helped her walk up the stairs for the solo)

18 heavenly blue: A long-ass up-beat section comes to an end with another banger. After this one, Keiko even said that this was one of their most challenging corners they ever did. It's always fun when Keiko asks the audience after "Ongaku" if we can handle yet another up-beat song (of course we can!) and they transition right into either "Signal" or "heavenly blue" (pretty much their go-to songs for an epic ending). I do love "heavenly blue" so I am happy they included it. The background vocals during the bridge were a little too loud for my taste so you couldn't hear the girls properly (the bridge is one of my favourite parts of the song).

19 Alleluia: There was no doubt in my mind that they would either finish the main section or the entire concert with this song. Didn't expect to love the performance as much as I did. Usually not the biggest fan of the song since Wakana's parts are not particularly flattering for her and even Keiko tends to get a little shouty at times. But this time, I rally enjoyed the song and the minor issues didn't really register with me all that much. Guess I was just too deep into the emotions they were trying to convey.

En1 Magia: So glad they included this! I always thought it was a shame that it didn’t make it onto the 10th Anniversary setlist. We heard a lot of YK cover versions in the past couple of years (to a point where I was getting a little tired of the song) but this revived my love 😍 So good!! The guitar solo sounded weird to me and didn’t have a proper transition to Keiko’s bridge part but that might just be my personal perception. Maybe the guitar fans among you thought it was great😅Keiko’s solo also lacked a bit of oomph but I think it was her microphone’s fault 🙃Hikaru sounded a bit quiet too at times. Hopefully they can fix those minor issues with some studio magic before they do the TV broadcast.

En2 Hikari Furu: Another elaborate piano intro (different from the ones that Sakurada used to do) but this time it was pretty obvious they would sing "Hikari Furu" so I didn't have to guess. Unfortunately, the song sounded a little meh vocal-wise, certainly one of their messier live versions and overall, one of the least enjoyable performances of the night for me which is a huge shame because this is one of my all-time faves. Lots of things came together here so I can’t put the blame on a single factor. For some reason, their voices wouldn’t blend well together and both Wa and Hi had a few too many screechy moments. Wakana sounded almost hoarse when she started singing (maybe she got a little emotional?) and at the end she had some very noticeable shaking during her long notes (I know she has that a lot for her solo stuff too but I didn’t really notice it all that much in other songs from that night but here it was hard to ignore). The background music was also quite loud during the climax of the song so it didn’t exactly help to make it sound better. Keiko delivered an awesome "mabushii asa" though.

En3 into the world: Perfect ending to be honest and again, nothing beats this, not even a YKL cover (although I will say that I enjoy those too). It was kinda bittersweet though. Obviously this song is about taking new paths, not knowing what lies ahead. And really, this is what we have to deal with right now.

At this point, the future is blurry, no one knows what will happen to Kalafina. The girls didn’t even hint at any possible future activities. There was just an endless amount of appreciation for the past and present. Every time one of them thanked the fans for patiently waiting for Kalafina’s return, I couldn’t help but tear up a little. Yes, the wait was rough and I am sure many people lost hope along the way but I personally always knew we'd see them back together again. And when Wakana straight up broke into tears during an MC (with Keiko comforting her and shielding her from the cameras), I cried like a baby (especially when Wakana cried even harder and made Keiko tear up too) 🥲 All the pent-up emotion just came to the surface. Hikaru on the other was determined not to cry throughout the whole concert. They are too precious for this world!! I really hope they don't cut this moment from the broadcast (but knowing them, they probably will). For the time-being, I’ll just follow Keiko’s advice and continue listening to Kalafina and love them🥰Who knows, maybe one day…? I'll never give up hope and I don't think the girls will either. While she didn't outright say it, Keiko couldn't help but utter a few hopeful words, more like a prayer actually, "叶うならまた~/And if my wish would come true, maybe [we can do this/sing together] again~" It was an amazing concert, I had the time of my life and will treasure those memories forever. Thank you Kalafina!!

Cannot wait for the TV broadcast to experience all of this again and to relive every little detail. I should have written the report right away (or taken some extensive notes) when my memories were still fresh but my schedule for the following days was simply too busy. Now I'm back home and fighting against a jet-lag so the finer details are escaping me T_T (I feel like I am getting a few things mixed up and don't even know which things happened in which MC)

[sunsetmade]

500 Follower Celebration Special!!

Celebration explanation:

Welcome to my 500 follower celebration special!

To celebrate hitting 500 amazing followers, I'm opening up prompt requests while I stay at this milestone! You can choose from the prompt list below and request something for Rafe Cameron, Bucky Barnes, or even suggest other characters you'd like to see — I'm open to ideas but please ask before sending in a request so you can know if I’m willing to write for that character!

The prompts are dialogue-based and fall into the following categories: fluff, angst, hurt/comfort, and a hint of smut (I'm not super heavy on this, but it's there!)

I can't wait to create with you and thank you again for being here! I will also be continuing with regular requests as well!

Scroll down for my thank your letter!

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When sending in a request, please start with the prompt number, followed by the character you’d like (such as Rafe Cameron, Bucky Barnes, or another suggestion), and then include the writing type — whether it’s fluff, angst, hurt/comfort, or something else. Finally, if you’re interested in it being an AU, put down what you would like it to be. Feel free to add any extra details you'd like to see in the story!

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“You’re not going home tonight. Stay.”

“Stop looking at me like that, or I’m never gonna stop kissing you.”

“You’re sexy when you’re mad.”

“You’re the only person who’s never looked at me like I’m a lost cause.”

“Tell me you hate me one more time— look me in the eyes when you do.”

“I don’t care how cold your feet are. Come here.”

“I’ve never wanted anything the way I want you.” | Rafe Version Bucky Version

“You saw what I did. Why are you still here?”

“You don’t scare me.”

“Who the hell said that to you?”

“Don’t look at them. Look at me.”

“Say the word and I’ll handle it.”

“You always do that little smile when you’re trying not to blush.”

“This is nice. Just you and me, and nothing else to worry about.”

“I’ve done a lot of bad things, but you? You’re the one thing I have that’s good.”

“You’re stuck with me forever, you know that?”

“Come nap with me. Please?”

“Tell me what’s going on in that pretty head of yours.”

“You’re insufferable.” — “You’re obsessed with me.”

“Just beacuse I don’t like you doesn’t mean I don’t notice everything about you.”

“I know you better than anyone. Don’t lie to me.”

“You’re the only person I would do this for.”

“You’re mine even if you don’t see it yet.”

“We always end up here. You and me.”

“I don’t care what you did. I’m not leaving.”

Sunny’s thank you letter:

I just wanted to take a moment to say a big, heartfelt thank you for 500 followers! I’m honestly so grateful for every single one of you who’s taken the time to read, comment, or just quietly enjoy my fics. Knowing that my stories have found a little home in your day means more than I can put into words. I’m excited to keep writing and sharing more with you—and I hope you’ll stick around for whatever comes next. Thanks again for being part of this little corner of the internet. 💛

[have-you-been-here]

Weekly Update

To the surprise of absolutely no one, Canada beat France to the third place of most visited countries. (For now. I personally sent reinforcements towards France. We will see what time brings.)

USA fell a little and is now under 29% of visits 📉 Keep up the good fight, everyone!

In other news, Slovakia 🇸🇰 got to 10 visits and the number of countries with 1 visit can now be counted on one (1) hand 🖐️

See you all next week!

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I'll also take this time to give some updates on the askbox: around 200 posts have been added from the inbox to the queue, leaving me with around 500 remaining to be added to returned to sender. At this rate, we may see the askbox open again by the middle of june!

You may have also noticed an increase in the number of daily posts! I realized that there are more posts waiting to be queued than the queue-limit allows for, so I increased the posts per day to help make room. Posting will now start earlier, end later, and occur more frequently than they had - and this very well may be permanent!

Happy travels everyone :)

[thef1diary]

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[0310sunkii]

——SUNYUNKI AU——

⋆˚࿔ Roomates and Heartbeats 𝜗𝜚˚⋆

(PART 1)

pairing: roommate!ni-ki x fem reader, roommate!jake x fem reader, roommate!sunoo x fem reader (she/her pronouns used)

summary: With summer ending, Dani, Cea, and Myu found a dorm—but they’d be sharing it with three guys from their college. After meeting their unexpectedly attractive roommates, they checked out the place. Despite their flustered reactions, they decided to move in.

warnings: fluff, enemies to lovers, bestfriends to lovers, friends to lovers, angst if you squint hard enough, curse words !!, featuring jake, sunoo and ni-ki from enhypen

a/n: first fic, i hope you guys enjoy it !! me and my friend wrote this while we were bored :]

queueing: paranormal - enhypen

— wc : 1.69k — not proof read

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“omg.. guys i think i found a dorm!” dani said as the other two perked up at what she had said but they noticed dani looking quite hesitant “whats up? you look hesitant.. i mean we took forever to find a dorm” myu said and cea agreed “well.. i did find a dorm but we’re gonna rent with other three people, and apparently they’re all guys” dani said “and APPARENTLY they go to the same college as us” dani said awkwardly “well i mean it can’t be that bad right..? i mean we are desperate for a dorm right now and it’s not like we have any other choice right now or we do” myu said “well actually we dont have any other choice..” dani said “i mean i don’t know i’m not really good at interacting with other people” cea said nervously “it’s okay you’ll be fine, we can go check out the dorm tomorrow i guess, plus it’s near the university too so i think we can make it work!” dani said reassuring cea

cea nodded and smiled at dani and myu. dani suggested for them to stay over for the night so they can all go together tomorrow. cea and myu agreed and the three of them started to get ready for bed. (timeskip the next morning)

after they had woke up and got ready, dani had called one of the guys who stayed in the dorm and informed them that they’re gonna go check out the dorm.

“so what did they say?” myu asked “they said we can go check out the dorm, it was kinda noisy but i guess we shouldn’t overthink it since they’re guys after all” dani said “hey guys do u think they’re good looking orr..” cea said “girl i THOUGHT u were nervous” dani said “IT WAS JUST A WHAT IF, plus pay me if they’re good looking” cea said feeling excited “i’m literally gonna kill you if they aren’t good looking” myu said “guys calm down— we need to go soon, they’re waiting for us omg..” dani said “pay me 500 by the way!” cea said “girl we’re GONNA leave you” dani said (timeskip when they reach the dorm)

after they reached the dorm building, one of the guys that live in the dorm sent the room and floor number. HYBE BUILDING floor 3 room no. 310. they found the room.

“is this it? it looks fancy for the price honestly” cea said “honestly it’s okay for the price if we’re gonna live with 3 other people” myu added “guys shut up i’m gonna knock” dani said (dani knocked on the door) “hello? we’re the one who called this morning and last night—“ dani said but she got caught off when she saw the guy who opened the door “oh hi welcome! the dorm is kinda messy right now.. but we’re cleaning it!” the guy said apologetically and scratched the back of his neck “oh it’s fine! uhm so may we come inside?” dani said shyly slightly flustered “yes of course! my name is sunoo by the way” sunoo said smiling at dani “oh nice to meet you sunoo! i’m dani and thats cea and myu” dani said smiling back at him “nice to meet you too, come in!” sunoo said still smiling at dani and the other two “give me my 500 now—“ cea said whispering to myu “girl shut up” myu said (they went inside the dorm as sunoo welcomed them inside) “woah it looks nice to the honest” cea said “i agree, i don’t mind living here but i heard you live with two other guys..?” myu asked “oh yes i do! wait i’ll go call them—“ sunoo exclaimed “okay, take your time!” dani said (sunoo came back with two other guys) “oh hey, welcome” one of the guys said quietly “oh hi! make yourself at home, i’m sorry for him he’s kinda annoyed right now” the other guy said excitedly and apologetically “whatever, i’m ni-ki by the way” ni-ki said “and i’m jake, nice to meet you three!” jake said “oh, uhm nice to meet you guys! i’m cea and thats myu—“ cea said but myu dragged her away from them for a second “uhm, excuse us for a second!” dani said and rushed to cea and myu “oh. my. god. did you see that guy!” myu exclaimed “girl which one.. and ain’t no way you dragged me here to tell me that” cea said “you DID not just drag US here to tell us that.” dani said shaking her head “oh shut up! i saw how u looked at that sunoo dude dani” myu said “okay so get to the point, whats up” cea said “girl have you seen HIM?? oh my god he looks unreal” myu said “okay yeah, you’re fucked” cea said “cea, me and dani know DAMN WELL that ni-ki dude is exactly your type. stop hiding it.” myu said “she has a point i mean, honestly what’s wrong with living here they’re all fi—“ dani said “okay, you know what let’s just go back!” cea said (they went back) “whatever was that little conversation for?—“ ni-ki said quickly getting cut off by jake who covered his mouth “excuse him” jake said smiling awkwardly “oh it’s okay, we just discussed about uhm.. if we’re gonna live here..?” dani said unsure about her excuse

cea and myu looking at eachother obviously nervous and flustered over the two guys and are DEFINITELY ready to talk about it later

“can we just get to the tour alreadyyy—“ cea said impatiently “yes of course! right this way” sunoo said (timeskip after the tour)

“so have you guys decided if you wanna move in orrrr?” sunoo said “yes, we will move in!” dani exclaimed “okay! when will you guys move in—“ sunoo asked “tomorrow! tomorrow we’ll move in” sunoo said cutting sunoo off “okay! thats good, you have my number right? just call me anytime” sunoo said “oh— yes of course!” dani said slightly flustered..

[sydney-carton-of-sour-milk]

📣ANNOUNCEMENT📣 THE BIG 2024 PROJECT

At long last, I'm announcing what I've been working on🥁

Starting February 6th and continuing every other Tuesday through at least mid-December, this blog will be highlighting the work of various illustrators of A Tale of Two Cities over the many decades since its initial publishing!💫

As it stands right now, the archive will span from the very beginning in 1859 all the way through about 1992 (with a heavy density at the turn of the century) and will contain just under 500 individual illustrations by 20 individual illustrators — in styles ranging all the way from pen to painting and abstraction to realism✍️

All of these numbers will continue to grow, however, because this is an ongoing project! In fact I expect the queue to continue through a good portion of 2025 as I keep finding and archiving more and more — there's just so much out there! For this reason I am not posting these in a sorted order — I looked at what I have right now and ordered them to feel random and balanced, with some themed for certain months😎

Also! A large percentage of these (about half of the artists and well over half of the total illustrations) are coming from sources difficult or impossible to find on the Internet and are instead coming from my own scanning work: When I would discover in my research editions that I knew to have work by new illustrators whose pages weren't available for online viewing, I would seek out and buy those editions for super cheap online and scan them on my own printer's scanner — so for a lot of the old illustration work that this blog will be posting, it will possibly be the first time some of these have ever been uploaded for public view on the Internet!🤩

As far as keeping the archive organized on this blog, the organizational tag for these posts will be " #illustrators ", and I will also tag each post with the highlighted artist's name and with the decade in which each set of illustrations was initially published (as far as my research tells me)🏷️

On the off-weeks, this blog will be posting its usual miscellany, with a sprinkling of behind-the-scenes and extras for this specific project. But starting next week and continuing every other Tuesday* through about the entire year, expect a new post highlighting the work of a given A Tale of Two Cities illustrator — and be prepared because sometimes the number of illustrations on a single post will be in the tens/dozens since Tumblr increased the max image count for a single post to 30! *with the exception of April, which is going to have a special schedule for reasons you'll see when the queue gets there👀

I'm just so excited to at long last get to share this incredible archive here! I sincerely hope you enjoy this fascinating and often breathtaking look at these tiny, beautiful pieces of art history!🌟

[thessalian]

Thess vs A Non-Existent Saturday

Welp. It wasn't quite as bad as I thought, but nearly.

Silver linings:

No one came in to dictate today

It wasn't quite the ~600 I was worried about

However, it was nearly 500 cases in the queue. Which is bad. Looks like nobody could type but enough people could dictate to cause problems. So! There's my Saturday gone as I attempt damage control. I've already worked four hours and there's still somewhere approaching 400 cases in the queue, so more hours are going to have to be done. So much for Saturday.

However, I have decided that since this is on my time, I am going to be smart about this. So I did my four hours and got something like 100 cases done. I'm going to take a break for a bit - quick trip to the shops, cook and eat dinner, maybe have a bath as it might refresh me some - and then try to get us down to at least 350. Another couple of hours, tops. And I'm going to stick to the shorter ones, as well, with good fucking reason. Firstly because I want to get the numbers down. Second because those tend to be the ones that go to the microscope view first (I already had at least one that already had the microscopy results typed by the time I got to typing the cut-up). And third because if Goblin's not giving up her Saturday to try to do damage control on this mess and I am? She can deal with the twenty minute Monstrosity from the Breast Guy. Fuck. That.

So this is my break, and I'll start up again and get some shit done, and it will be mega overtime and it will look good on my paycheque ... but I still wish I didn't have to. But honestly, my main concern is that if I don't at least do some damage control, I might be asked to reschedule my two days off next week. After the month I've had, I fucking need those days off.

Right. Less type, more break.

[harrison-abbott]

Tiny City

He didn’t have to go. It was still possible to stay. On the train ride to the airport he watched the stations zoom by. They were going far quicker than he wanted – and yet, he still had time: he could get off if he wished, and turn back the other way. Even though he had no return ticket. He could call her and tell her he was coming back.

That’s what she wanted him to do. Did she? “Please stay,” was one of the last things she had said. On a phone call, in her little bell-ring voice.

But he found himself within two stops of the airport and a few minutes later he was there and then he was heading up the escalator into the throng of people. He looked up at the DEPARTURES sign. And his plane was leaving shortly so he would have to go through security too. Instinctively he went off in that direction. He’d been to this airport many times. Mostly with her. And it was odd not having her with him and this made things even worse.

There were so many faces in the crowd. But there were hardly any people that looked like she had. Did … with her gold hair and green eyes. How many people have you met with green eyes?

He got to the security area. And there were long queues. He had to wait. And the folks in the queues were all chirpy and smiley because they were going on holiday. He seemed like the only unhappy man in a room full of 500 people. And all the while as he waited, there was that voice ‘Just turn around and get the train back into the city. You still have time. You don’t have to get on the aeroplane. It’s not mandatory. If she wants you to return then you still can.’

But then he was at the front of the line and a security chap called him to go to that number. Then he was taking off his stuff and emptying the electronics from his bag. Then he was going through the scanner. And it didn’t go off: which was a surprise because it usually did. Then he was packing his bag the other side and heading off into the next part of the airport where there were bars; and he found a bar and bought a beer even though it was super expensive.

He thought the beer might help. There were forty minutes until his plane’s gate would be called. He drank at the beer and tried to think of anything other than her but it was fairly impossible. So he downed the beer and bought another one and he asked for a shot of whisky as well. Despite having vowed never to drink spirits again after bad memories years ago.

As he sat at the table his phone sprang with a message, and he thought ‘That must be her!’ and he greedily looked at it … but it was only his brother sending him some goofy news about soccer.

You can still leave he drilled himself there will be a way to get out of here. Where is the exit? I can ask one of the staff. I can just ask the bartender? I don’t have to do this. It wasn’t even an expensive flight. You are the only one pushing yourself to go, and so, why are you doing it if you have doubts?

And he supposed there was too much doubt the other way, with the opposite inclination, so that that side seemed to be winning, and this was why he was here. And then the alcohol seemed to help because it made him vicious even though there was a splash of misery in there as well.

I don’t need that woman. All of those horrible things she said to me. I still love her … but maybe not in the same way? I’m not thinking rationally. And it’s better that we leave this country and never set foot here again. I’m not a native; don’t belong here.

Five minutes before he ordered one more shot. And necked it too quickly and he almost threw up. And he had to keep himself from vomiting right there in the bar.

The gate announcement saved him and he got up and was heading there at full speed. And he got to the gate earlier than most. He was second in line.

And then the airline staff appeared in their neat uniforms and makeup and it was suddenly all going so fast and he could feel the weight of the city behind him pulling him. And outside through the giant glass windows he could see the dense blue sky. And he knew that when he got back to his home country, the sky wouldn’t have that same verve. It would be white, or grey, and cold.

All he had to do was reverse and leave the queue and the airport. He had a whole range of sentences he wanted to say to her: he could call her on the train?

“Next, please!” the airline lady was calling him.

He showed her his booking and his passport and then he was going down a tunnel. Then out into the vast blustery plain between the planes. And there was his aircraft, gleaming in the sun. He went up the stairs and got on it. And the people milled about in their shuffling way and they annoyed him because he wanted this all to be over with. It was almost like when he went to sleep sometimes hoping that he might not be alive when the morning came: only wanted things to be quit and finished. But then the aircraft rumbled underneath and it was turning left onto the runway, and the ladies were showing them how to put their masks on if they crashed into the sea … as if there was any possible way to survive if that indeed happened.

And then the plane was zooming along the runway and it lifted up into the sky with a long lurch and he was going up into the clouds.

He always bought a window seat in a plane because he loved looking out at the clouds.

The plane rose and rose and the city that he had spent so much time in got tinier and tinier and he knew that she was down there somewhere. He was finally doing it. Leaving her here and he was headed another place altogether. And a great wrenching came inside his torso and he had to shut the window with a splat, and close his eyes. He couldn’t even cry. Because the pain was so hard that it almost didn’t hurt. It wasn’t sore; it went beyond that. He kept his eyes shut and tried not to think about anything.

That was fairly impossible too.

[jinyuwintravels]

📍 Buscalan Village, Tinglayan, Kalinga

🗓️ May 14, 2022

❓ I first learned about Whang-Od when I was still in college, maybe around 2007-08. I have always been fascinated but I have no plans to get a tattoo yet. From what I've heard, it's not very hygienic to get a "batok" tattoo. They said Whang-od uses the same "thorn" for everyone in line and only changes when it breaks. Aside from this, the road from the Buscalan drop-off to Whang-od's village is very difficult to traverse because of the steepness of the cliffs and the area being underdeveloped.

Fast forward to 2022, also because of the pandemic, I'm thinking about a lot of things that might never happen, and one of them is getting a tattoo from Whang-od. At that time, she was said to be 105 years old although this is debated.

I already have one tattoo, a machine tattoo, and for me it's time for a new tattoo (queue Urbandub). So I joined a tour to "Buscalan", which took around 14 hours from Manila. We arrived early morning, around 4am but they said we couldn't go to the village yet because it was dangerous to hike at dawn. So we waited for the sunrise before going up, actually, we went down and then went up.

Just to share, I just came from my work shift and haven't slept yet. I didn't get to sleep in the car either. I also didn't have breakfast before climbing. So when we were going up, the hike was supposed to be relatively easy, maybe 30 minutes. When we got close to the village, maybe 100 steps, I got a little dizzy haha. So I sat down for a while and rested. I was accompanied by a guide and the other climbers also helped. Someone gave me candy, someone picked any leaf from the side and rubbed it on my head.

Anyway, moving on. Per our tour guides, the area is now better developed, having a new path that is much easier to go through. There are portions of the walkways that are cemented, metal railings here and there, and a nice little bridge way. We arrived at the transient around 7am and Whang-od hadn't started tattooing yet. She would start at around 8am. They sell thorns at the transient which is used for the batok tattoo and it is individually required, which is good. So no more sharing thorns, and it also serves as a souvenir. It costs 100 each. While waiting to get a tattoo from Whang-od, you can get a tattoo from other artists and they will even come to your transient.

I chose a crab tattoo which symbolizes a "traveler". The artist ran the tattoo 3 times so yes, it is 3 times as painful too. But it did not prepare me for the pain Whang-od's tattoo would bring. She hits hard haha.

When Whang-od started around 8am, we took a peek at her. We also took pictures to see the vibe of the place. She would start with the previous day's "leftovers". So since it was Saturday, she prioritized those that were not finished on Friday. When we peeked at Whang-od, we also saw that there were white boards where the number of vans, names of the guides and how many pax were listed.

There were 24 cars on Friday, and 36 on Saturday. So let's say there are 10 pax in a car, that's a total of 360. At least 360 people want to get tattoos. So good luck to the "day trippers" because if you get to the village late, they will not be able to accommodate you.

It was around lunchtime when we got in line for Whang-od and the tattoo was quick. She only makes 3 dots design but with the number of people in line, you can see and feel that she is tired.

When it was my turn, I chose the 3 dots to be placed on the side of my wrist. For me, the machine tattoo hurts more than the "batok". But compared to the crab tattoo pain, Whang-od's whip hurts more. We all noticed that even though the thorn is still stuck in your flesh, she will hit you again. That's what hurts, but the whole tattoo session only took 2 minutes.

Whang-od's 3 dots only costs 150. 500 on the crab. The tour fee is 3,300 including the van and transient, as well as food, yes, food as in breakfast lunch dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. I just bought a T-shirt for 350. I would have liked to buy coffee (delicious promise), and keychains or magnets but I don't have any cash left (no data signal so no gcash).

⁉️ After a tattoo from Whang-od, you can do whatever you want. So we went to the rice fields or terraces, walked around the village, and took pictures.

We drank on Saturday night, and then after Sunday's breakfast, we left Buscalan. There is a little side trip to Benguet and Baguio. The term "core memory" is trending and this is one of my entries. Life in Buscalan is very simple. It's also good that sometimes you are disconnected from the internet and social media and away from your daily routines because while it may be tiring for the body, it is very fulfilling for the soul.

[ahmed1132]

500 posts!

Hi, I am Ahmed from Palestine, from the northern part of Gaza City. I am 33 years old, married, and a father of two children. I live in the Jabalia refugee camp with my family, which consists of 19 members, in a four-story house.

Since the beginning of the war on Gaza on October 7th, life in northern Gaza has been extremely difficult, lacking basic necessities due to the siege imposed by the Israeli army on the northern part of the Gaza Strip. The occupation has blocked food, medicine, water, electricity, and even communication networks. Thousands of airstrikes have been carried out, and hundreds of massacres have been committed, mostly affecting innocent civilians, the majority of whom are children and women. The infrastructure, thousands of homes, and civilian facilities have been destroyed.

On May 12th, 2024, the Israeli army besieged the Jabalia camp for the second time and ordered us to evacuate, informing us that it was a military operation zone and a dangerous combat area. We were forced to leave our homes in the camp and flee under heavy bombardment and intense gunfire, navigating through the rubble and bodies lying in the streets and on the roads. We became homeless, with no food or water. During this difficult siege, I lost two of my brothers, Abdullah, 30 years old, and Atallah, 26 years old, due to random shelling and airstrikes on the camp.

Why am I collecting donations?

After more than 15 months of war, on January 19th, 2025, the ceasefire came into effect, and we returned to the camp to check on our home. However, we were shocked by the extent of the destruction and devastation in the camp. The homes had turned into piles of rubble, and we could no longer recognize the places or roads due to the scale of the damage. Our house was completely destroyed, leaving us homeless. Now, my family and I live in a small tent that is insufficient for the number of family members. It offers no privacy, no bathroom, no kitchen, and it does not protect us from the summer heat or the winter cold. We are living in an overcrowded environment with displaced people, chaos, piles of garbage, and the spread of diseases, especially among the displaced children.

This war has forced us to live in extremely harsh conditions and an environment that is unfit for human life. We continue to suffer every day from the ongoing war, repeated displacement, lack of resources and essentials, fear, pain, and oppression. Not to mention the hardship of fetching water, standing in long queues for basic needs, and struggling to find food—another challenge added to our suffering in this devastating war that is destroying people, buildings, trees, and animals. All of this has exhausted our bodies and deeply affected our mental well-being.

Therefore, I am reaching out to you through this humanitarian platform to help me support my family, rebuild our destroyed home, and contribute to providing the basic necessities of life so that I can live with my family with dignity and freedom.

• How will these donations be used?

1) An apartment will be rented to temporarily house my family until the reconstruction of the destroyed house is completed, as an alternative to a tent, at a cost of $600 per month for at least two years. (An estimated total cost of $14,000 over the two years.)

2) Purchase the basic tools and equipment necessary to furnish the rented apartment at an estimated cost of $5,000.

3) Purchase clothing and basic necessities for all family members at an estimated cost of $6,000.

4) Remove the rubble of the destroyed house and rebuild it at an estimated cost of $140,000.

5) Purchase the tools and equipment necessary to furnish all apartments in the new house at an estimated cost of $35,000.

• How does your donation and support make a difference?

Your support and donation is a noble humanitarian cause that supports and strengthens our resilience during the war. This contribution, even if it is small, will make a huge difference in my life and the life of my family.

Please help us to live in safety and peace, to start over to achieve our ambitions and dreams, and to create a safe environment for our children that will provide them with a bright future.

[putschki1969]

『Kalafina Anniverysary LIVE 2025』 On-site Merchandise Sale + Limited Gacha Items

The Kalafina live goods as well as a number of limited gacha items will be on sale at the venue pior to the concert. Until tomorrow, you can also still order the live goods on the website, to pick them up at the venue during a time-slot of your choosing.

Venue Advanced Sale Time: January 15, 2025 14:30~17:00

Live Goods Advanced Sale: ※Customers who do not have tickets can also purchase goods during advanced sale hours. ※During regular sale hours (17:00~18:30) only ticket holders may purchase goods. ※In addition to cash payments, credit card payments are also accepted but there is a limited number of card machines so during peak times, there may be a lenghty waiting period. If possible, please pay with cash. ※Sales times may vary depending on circumstances on the day. ※Please be aware that the number of products is limited so they may be sold out quickly.

Venue Limited Gacha Items

Gacha machines will be available at the venue, offering a variety of limited items. For those who don't know, gachapons are capsule vending machines. You insert coins (¥500 in this case), turn the knob and then a capsule with a random item is released. Basically, it's a form of gambling since you don't know what you will be getting and are most likely forced to play again to receive the item(s) you want.

There are four different item categories

Acrylic keyholders (5 types)

Pin badges (3 types)

Glasses cleaning cloth (2 types)

Secret items (usually a signed photo or something)

※Per queue, one person may only get up to 10 capsules ※Only cash accepted

Okay, who do I have to sell my soul to in order to get those two acrylic keyholders with their photo???!! Hopefully they have enough machines available so waiting times are not too long.

[binicarsmenorca]

How to Rent a Scooter in Menorca for Vacation

Rent a Scooter in Menorca is one of the easiest ways to move from quiet coves to hill-top villages without wrestling with parking or summer traffic lines. Scooters are light on fuel, simple to park, and perfect for the island’s network of short, well-paved roads. This guide walks you through every step—legal requirements, booking timelines, cost ranges, and on-road etiquette—so you can spend more time by the water and less time asking directions at the rental desk.

1. Why a Scooter Fits Menorca

Compact island distances – No single journey exceeds 60 km; a 125 cc tank lasts several days.

Parking freedom – Most beaches set aside two-wheel bays; cars often queue by 10 a.m.

Lower daily price – Summer scooter rates start around €32, while economy cars can top €70.

Sense of place – Open air, pine scent, and uninterrupted coastal views make every kilometre part of the holiday.

2. Licence, Age, and Legal Basics

Requirement50 cc125 ccMinimum rider age1821Licence neededAM or car licence held 3+ yearsA1/A2 or car licence held 3+ years (EU/UK)Helmet lawMandatory for rider & passengerMandatory for rider & passengerReflective vestRequired after dark if parked roadsideRequired after dark if parked roadside

Carry your physical licence and passport at all times. Digital photos on a phone do not satisfy a Guardia Civil checkpoint.

3. When to Book and What It Costs

Season50 cc (per day)125 cc (per day)April–May€22–€26€28–€32June€25–€30€32–€38July–August€34–€38€38–€45September€26–€30€30–€35October–March€20–€24€24–€28

Eight-week rule: Reserve two months ahead for July and August to guarantee engine size and helmet stock. Shoulder-season trips can wait three to four weeks.

4. Picking the Right Engine Size

50 cc – Tops out near 50 km/h; best for Mahón or Ciutadella town rides.

125 cc – Cruises comfortably at 80 km/h on the Me-1 spine road and handles gentle hills toward Monte Toro.

Electric models – Growing numbers in Mahón; range of 80 km on a full charge, silent through village streets.

5. Insurance, Gear, and Safety

Basic cover – Third-party liability is included by law.

Excess – Standard excess averages €350–€500. If peace of mind matters, buy an excess waiver for about €7 per day.

Helmet & lock – A DOT/CE-approved helmet and steel cable lock should be in the quote. Inspect straps and visor before riding away.

Jacket & gloves – Not required, but lightweight mesh gear guards against sunburn and loose gravel.

Roadside support – Look for 24-hour phone assistance; punctures are the most common call-out.

6. Pick-Up to Return: A Simple Workflow

Document check – Have licence, passport, and credit card out before the desk call.

Condition photos – Shoot time-stamped images of fairings, mirrors, and tyres.

Fuel level – Most firms run “full to full.” Photograph the gauge.

Route your first refill – The Repsol station 500 m from Mahón airport stays open 24 hours.

Return tidy and on time – Late returns past 30 minutes often trigger another day’s fee.

7. Five Classic Scooter Routes

A. Mahón to Es Grau (22 km return)

Beachfront sunrise, coffee at Albufera lagoon, back before noon heat. Smooth tarmac the entire way.

B. Ciutadella Old Town Loop (15 km)

Slip through narrow streets at opening bell, park near Plaça des Born, sample ensaïmada pastries, then skirt the port.

C. Lighthouses Triangle (48 km)

Ciutadella ➔ Punta Nati ➔ Cavalleria ➔ back via Me-1. Bring water—no shops between the headlands.

D. South-Coast Coves (40 km)

Cala en Porter ➔ Binigaus ➔ Sant Tomàs ➔ Cala Galdana. Use bike bays beside pine shade; carry flip-flops in the top box.

E. Monte Toro Sunset (35 km return)

Ride from Es Mercadal up the switchbacks at golden hour. Panoramic island view, zero entry fee, jacket needed for wind.

8. Riding Etiquette & Local Rules

Stay right on single-lane rural tracks—tour buses can appear suddenly.

Signal in good time before exits; island drivers expect clear gestures.

Avoid beach car parks after dark; motorbikes attract dew and salt air overnight.

Respect 30 km/h limits through villages; radar cameras sit at Sant Climent and Alaior entries.

Keep music low: Spanish law bans headphones covering both ears while riding.

9. Common Questions

Q: Can two people ride one scooter? A: Yes, if the rental agreement lists a passenger and the total weight fits the model’s limit (usually 170 kg). Helmets for both are compulsory.

Q: Is an International Driving Permit necessary? A: EU and UK licences suffice. Visitors from outside Europe should carry an IDP alongside their home licence.

Q: What if it rains? A: Summer showers are brief but slick. Slow down, use smooth throttle inputs, and seek café shelter—roads dry fast.

Q: Where do I charge an electric scooter? A: Mahón bus station, Es Mercadal town car park, and new ports in Fornells and Cala en Bosch provide free Type 2 outlets. Bring the adaptor cable supplied by the rental shop.

10. Final Thoughts

Scooter hire combines affordability with the freedom to reach Menorca’s blue-water corners long before car parks fill. Book early, verify licence rules, ride within limits, and keep hydration close. If you’re eyeing local providers, family-run outfits such as Binicars Menorca offer clear pricing—helmet and lock included—and quick phone support in English and Spanish. Secure your two wheels in advance, zip past the cars stuck at beach entrances, and let Menorca’s sea breeze set the tone for a holiday that moves at just the right speed.

[wellhealthorganick]

Sayajiraje Park Akluj Tickets – Complete Guide for Your Visit

Looking for an exciting and memorable family outing in Maharashtra? Sayajiraje Park Akluj is the perfect destination for a fun-filled day with friends or family. Before planning your trip, it's essential to know about the Sayajiraje Park Akluj tickets, prices, timing, and what you can expect at this popular attraction.

🏞️ About Sayajiraje Park, Akluj

Sayajiraje Park is a well-known amusement and water park located in Akluj, a town in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. Spanning across a large area, this park offers a perfect blend of thrill, fun, and relaxation. Whether you're a child, teenager, or adult, there’s something here for everyone – from thrilling rides and a water park to a zoo, a wax museum, and beautiful gardens.

It’s not just a park; it’s a full-day destination!

🎟️ Sayajiraje Park Akluj Tickets – Price Details

Here is the latest information regarding Sayajiraje Park Akluj ticket prices:CategoryTicket Price (Approx.)Adults₹700 - ₹800Children (3-12 yrs)₹500 - ₹600Kids (Below 3 yrs)FreeSenior Citizens₹500 - ₹600

💡 Note: Ticket prices may vary depending on the season, special offers, or group bookings. It is advisable to check the official website or call the park before your visit.

The ticket usually includes entry to the amusement park, water park, mini zoo, garden areas, and other attractions inside the park. Food is typically not included in the basic ticket price.

📅 Park Timings

Opening Days: Open All Days

Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Entry closes around 4:00 PM)

Best Time to Visit: October to March (Pleasant weather for outdoor fun)

📌 Attractions at Sayajiraje Park, Akluj

Sayajiraje Park is more than just a theme park. Here’s what you can enjoy inside:

✅ Amusement Rides

From Ferris wheels to bumper cars and thrilling roller coasters, the amusement rides are sure to excite all age groups.

✅ Water Park

Perfect to beat the heat! Enjoy various water slides, wave pools, and splash pads. Make sure to carry your swimwear.

✅ Zoo & Safari Park

Get close to nature with the park’s mini-zoo, which features a variety of animals and birds. It’s both educational and entertaining for kids.

✅ Wax Museum

The wax museum displays lifelike statues of famous personalities, making it a popular selfie spot for visitors.

✅ Toy Train & Boating

Relax and enjoy a toy train ride or go boating in the artificial lake within the premises.

✅ Beautiful Gardens

The park also has lush green gardens, fountains, and sculptures – ideal for photography and leisure walks.

📍 How to Reach Sayajiraje Park Akluj

Nearest Town/City: Akluj, Maharashtra

By Road: Easily accessible by private vehicle or bus. Parking is available.

By Rail: Nearest railway station is Solapur (approx. 120 km)

By Air: Pune Airport (approx. 180 km)

💡 Tips Before You Visit

Carry sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.

Wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

Carry swimwear for the water rides or rent on-site.

Book your Sayajiraje Park Akluj tickets online if available to avoid long queues.

Check for combo offers, group discounts, or student packages.

📞 Contact Information

Official Contact: [Insert contact number here]

Website: [Insert official website if available]

Address: Sayajiraje Park, Akluj, Solapur District, Maharashtra – 413101

🧾 Final Thoughts

Sayajiraje Park Akluj is one of the best weekend getaways in Maharashtra for families, friends, and school groups. With multiple attractions under one roof, it offers a full day of entertainment at an affordable price. Don’t forget to check the Sayajiraje Park Akluj tickets online or call ahead to ensure you get the best deals and updated information.

Plan your visit today and make memories that last a lifetime!

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Best Food in Train: Quick Guide to Enjoy Fresh Meals While Traveling

Traveling by train in India is always exciting and full of beautiful views and memorable experiences. But one thing that often becomes a worry is food. Standing in long queues at stations, eating pantry food, or carrying home-cooked food that gets cold and stale — all these options are not very satisfying. The good news is that now you can easily order hot and fresh food in train by ZoopIndia, delivered right to your seat!

Let’s talk about how you can enjoy delicious meals during your train journey without any hassle.

The New Way to Enjoy Food in Train

Gone are the days when passengers had to depend only on pantry car food or snacks from vendors at railway stations. With technology and online food delivery services, now you can order your favorite meals from top restaurants and have them delivered directly to your seat. It’s simple, fast, and completely safe.

Why Choose Online Food Delivery in Train?

Online food delivery in trains offers many benefits. You get access to a wide variety of cuisines like North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Pizza, Biryani, and much more. You can choose what you feel like eating, and the food will be delivered fresh and hot. You don’t have to step out or compromise on hygiene and taste.

How Does It Work?

Ordering food in train is very easy. All you need to do is visit a trusted platform like ZoopIndia, enter your PNR number or train details, choose from the menu, and place your order. You can also select the station where you want your food to be delivered. Payment can be done online or as cash on delivery.

Why ZoopIndia is the Best Choice

Among various platforms, ZoopIndia is becoming the top choice for passengers because they specialize in food delivery in trains only. While other services deliver food on roads or in cities, ZoopIndia focuses 100% on delivering food in trains, making their service faster and more reliable. They are also an authorized partner of IRCTC, so you can trust them for quality and timely delivery.

Advantages of Ordering Food in Train through ZoopIndia

Wide Variety: Whether you want vegetarian, non-vegetarian, Jain food, or kids' favorites like pizza and burgers — everything is available.

Hot and Fresh: The food is prepared fresh and packed hygienically. It is delivered hot to your seat.

Trusted Service: ZoopIndia is an official partner of IRCTC and delivers food across more than 500 stations in India.

Easy Process: No complicated steps! Just enter your train details, pick your meal, and place the order.

Affordable Prices: You get good-quality food at reasonable prices.

What You Can Order

The choices are endless! You can order:

North Indian Thali

South Indian dishes like dosa and idli

Biryani

Pizza and burgers for kids

Chinese dishes

Snacks, sweets, and beverages

When to Order?

It is always better to place your order 1-2 hours before your desired delivery station. This gives restaurants enough time to prepare and ensures on-time delivery. But even if you forget, don’t worry — ZoopIndia accepts last-minute orders as well.

Hygiene and Safety

Hygiene is always a big concern, especially while traveling. ZoopIndia only ties up with FSSAI-approved restaurants that follow strict hygiene standards. The food is packed securely to maintain freshness and safety.

Food for Every Occasion

Whether it’s a family trip, friends’ group journey, or traveling alone, delicious food always makes the journey more enjoyable. Even if you’re traveling during festivals or special occasions, you can celebrate on the train with special meals ordered through ZoopIndia.

No More Worries About Missing Meals

If your train is delayed, or you missed bringing home-cooked food, don’t worry! Just open the ZoopIndia app or website, order your favorite meal, and enjoy a hot plate of food delivered right to your seat.

Conclusion

Traveling by train is fun, and now, food will never be a worry. With online food delivery services like ZoopIndia, you can enjoy fresh, tasty, and hygienic meals right at your seat. Next time you are on a train journey, don’t settle for less. Open ZoopIndia, order your favorite food, and make your train journey more delicious and memorable!