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msmc-796-official · 21 days ago

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// Yes, yes, I'm awake, what did you need me for Slipsho- oh.

now do you understand why I wanted your help?

// Yes. Very much so.

phenomenal. I'm gonna go to bed now; you'll be in good hands with Phoenix, Z. goodni- hey! what the fuck, P? let go!

// Ah-ah, I don't think so, Shoddy. You are staying right here and helping me sort things out. No more skittering back to your quarters when I come out to take care of things. You're going to start taking responsibility for this stuff, too - it can't just be myself and Kennedi doing everything.

...you bitch. fine, I'll help. if you insist. >:(

// Excellent. First order of business: apologies for not being here for the full conversation, Z, but what you've been through truly sounds horrific. I can't imagine how difficult it's been for you to adjust to life outside of SSC, especially with Union being so... resistant, let's say, to accommodating your particular needs. That APMS system sounds particularly nasty - I'd almost classify that as a form of abuse. I've heard of pilots in different companies being outfitted with shock collars or specific cable jacks that serve a similar purpose, but theirs were at least removable post-sortie. Having to live with that full-time sounds like a waking nightmare.

yeah, that's rough. if I were more confident in my skills hacking people's implants, I could try to disable its personality constructs entirely. as it stands, my track record with NHP interactions isn't the best - and besides, if I fail, there's a non-zero chance the entire thing shuts down and things go south way too quickly

// Second - half of your synthskin is hanging off? As in, it still is currently? Have you received medical assistance for that yet? (If not, I can contact our medbay and see if we can't somebody trained in dealing with clones to your location ASAP, preferably with an escort in case Union gets touchy about it.)

man. first sortie without a handler goes that badly and Union still doesn't see a problem with that... yeah, we're definitely gonna get our folks in Command in touch with you. sorry to hear about Karra, by the way - didn't realize you were that old, to be entirely honest. I forget just how much unethical shit... well, basically everybody was doing during SecCom. fuckin' hell, SSC...

// Keep in touch with us, Z. I'll go have a word with our medical team and get them on standby in case you require assistance; Slipshod will remain on the line in the meantime.

right. I'll be here if you still wanna talk, but I'm also gonna open a line with some of the folks in Command and see if any of them would be interested in becoming your dedicated handler. lemme know if you need anything else in the meantime, Z

-- Angel & Slipshod

decided to crack open my skull and pour the contents of my brain onto the keyboard. thought the denizens of tumblr might enjoy it. bon appetite

Mech Pilot Care guide

You never expect it, do you. Even as you see the flashes of pulse-decay fire in the sky, illuminating a scene of violence on the cosmic scale. Planetary defense satellites forming Monolithic structures in the sky, their purpose now revealed as they scatter constellations of destruction across the night horizon, drowning out the stars and replacing them with ones born of death. The oxygen in a ship catching fire and burning away in an instant, a flash of light that marks the death of its crew of hundreds. Even if you take your telescope to watch this spectacle, this war in a place without screams, you still feel profoundly disconnected from it. Even as you see a pilot cleave through a drone hive with a fusion blade, the molten metal glistening in the light of the explosions around it, scattering without gravity to the corners of the universe, even as two mechs dance across the sky, their reactors pouring into the engines enough energy to power the house atop which you sit for ten thousand years, flying in a 3.5 dimensional dance with only one word to the song that can reach across the vacuum: “I Will Kill You.” you don’t feel even the slightest glimpse of what goes on inside their minds. You don’t feel the neurological feedback tearing across the brain-computer interface, filling her mind with more simultaneous pain and elation that an unmodified human could ever experience. You don’t feel it as the pneumatic lance punctures through steel and nanocarbon polymer, the mech AI sending floods of a sensation you could never truly know through the skull and into every corner of the body carried on enhanced nerves for every layer of armor punctured, tearing into the enemy chassis with a desire beyond anything the flesh can provide. Let the stars kill each other. After all, I am safe on earth. No, you don’t expect it when the star is hit with a sub-relativistic projectile, piercing through both engines in an instant. You don’t expect it to fall. You never would have expected it to land, the impact nearly vaporizing the soil and setting trees aflame, on the hill beyond your house, and you would never have expected, beneath the layers of cooling slag, for the life-support indicator light to still be visible.

All the fire extinguishers in your house, your old plasma cutter that you haven’t used in years, and whatever medical supplies you think they might still be able to benefit from. All that on a hoverbike, speeding at 120 kilometers per hour through the valley and up onto the hill, still illuminated by the battle above, unsurprisingly unchanged by this new development. 200 meters. 100 meters. You don’t know how much time you’ve got. It wasn’t exactly covered in school, how long a pilot can survive in an overheating frame. You’ve heard rumors, of course, of what these things that used to be human have become. That they don’t eat and barely need air. That they don’t feel any desire beyond what instructions are pumped directly into their brains. Not so much of a person as much as an attack dog. It’s understandably a bit concerning, as if they are alive, then it’s not guaranteed that you will be. Three fire extinguishers later, the surface of the mech is mostly solid, and the cutter slices through the exterior plating. With a satisfying crunch, the cockpit is forced open, revealing the pilot, and confirming a few of the rumors, while refuting others. Pilots, it seems, are not quite emotionless. In fact, there seems to be genuine fear on its face when it sees you, followed by… a sort of grim certainty as it opens its mouth, moves its jaw into a strange position, and you only have half a second to react before it would have bitten down with all its force on the tooth that seemed to be made of a different material then all the rest.

Your thumb is definitely bleeding, and is caught between a metamaterial-based dental implant, and one containing a military-grade neurotoxin. You’re not sure exactly why you did it. The pilot looks at you for a second, before the tubes that attach to its arms like puppet strings run out of stimulants, and it passes out after who knows how long without sleep. This battle has been going on for weeks already. Has it been fighting that long? Its various frame-tethered implants disconnect easily, the unconscious pilot draped over your shoulder twitching slightly with each one you remove. It’s a much longer ride back to the house. Avoiding having the pilot fall off the bike is the top priority, and the injured thumb stings in the fast-moving air.

An internet search doesn’t lead to many helpful sources to the question of “there is a mech pilot on my couch, what do I do?” a few articles about how easy targets retired pilots are for the “doll sellers,” a few military recruitment ads, and a couple near-incomprehensible legal documents full of words like “proprietary technology” or “instant termination.” However, there is one link, a few rows down from the top-- “Mech Pilot Care Guide.” It’s a detailed list, arranged in numbered steps. The website has no other links on it, just the step-by-step instructions: a quick read reveals that this isn’t going to be easy, but looking at the unconscious pilot, unabsorbed chemicals dripping from the ports in its arms and head onto the mildly bloodstained towel, you come to the conclusion that there’s no other option.

Step one: the first 24 hours.

The first thing you should know is that pilots aren’t used to sleeping. They’re used to being put under for transport and storage, but after the neural augmentations and years of week-long battles sustained by stimulants that would fry the brain of anyone that still has an intact one, they’ve more or less forgotten what real sleep is. If they see you asleep, they’ll think you’re dead, so don’t try to let them stay in your room yet. Once you’ve removed the neurotoxin from the tooth (it breaks easily with a bit of applied pressure, but be careful not to let any fall into their mouth or onto your skin.), start by moving them into a chair (preferably a recliner or gaming chair, as the mech seat is about halfway in between), and putting a heavy blanket over them. Don’t worry, they don’t need as much air as normal humans do, and can handle high temperatures up to a point. This is an environment similar to the one they’re used to. It’ll stay like this for about 12 hours-- barely breathing, trembling slightly underneath the blanket. Feel free to check if it’s alive every few hours, not that you could help it if it wasn’t. It won’t freak out when it wakes up. In fact, it doesn’t seem like they can. Turn down the lights and remove the blanket from its face. It’ll stare blankly at you, trying to evaluate the situation with a brain that’s not connected to a computer that’s bigger than they are anymore. Coming to terms, if you could call it that, with the fact that it isn’t dead. Don’t expect it to start reacting to things for a while yet, give it a couple hours.

It’s been a bit, and its eyes are starting to focus on you. The next thing you should know is this: pilots only have two groups into which they can categorize non-pilots: handler and enemy. You need to work on making sure you’re in the right one. Move slowly, standing up and walking toward them, making sure they can see where you’re going to step. Place both hands on their shoulders, then slide one under their arm and carefully pick them up. Don’t be startled by how light they are, or how they still shake slightly as they realize their arms don’t have anything connected to them. Most importantly, don’t break. Don’t reflect on how something can be done to a person so that this is all that’s left. Just focus on rotating them as if you’re inspecting all the brain-computer interface ports, while holding them at half an arm’s length. Set them back down, wrap the blanket around them, then lean in close and say “status report.” they won’t say anything, as they usually upload the data via interface, but what’s important is that now they recognise you as their handler. Their entire mind will be focused on the fact that they exist now to do what you want. Now it’s up to you to prove them wrong.

Step two: the first week.

They’re shaking so hard that you’ve had to move them from the chair back to the couch, sweating heavily as they pant like the dog they’ve been trained to think they are. This was to be expected, really. Pilots are constantly being filled with a mix of stimulants, painkillers, and who knows what else, and you’ve just cut them off completely. You’ve woken up several times in the night and rushed to check if they’re still breathing, debating whether you should try to tell them that they’re going to be okay. The guide says they’re not ready for that yet, whatever that means. They’re still wearing the suit you found them in, made from nanofiber mesh and apparently recycling nutrients and water before re-infusing them intravenously. It’s been three days since you tore them out of the lump of metal atop the hill outside. Long enough that the suit’s battery, apparently, has run out. You lift them gently from the couch and carry them to the bathroom. The shower’s been on for the past hour or so, meaning the temperature should be high enough. You set them on their chair, which you’ve rolled there from the living room and covered with a towel. Removing the suit normally isn’t done except in between missions, and it’s only done to exchange it for a new one. Without the proper tools, you’ve opted for a pair of scissors. Cutting through the suit takes a bit of time, but you manage to cut a sizable line from the neck down to the front to the bottom of the torso. The pilot recoils slightly from the cold metal against their skin, but you manage to peel off the suit without incident, The Temperature of which was roughly the same as the steam filling the room, and you’ve done your best to minimize air currents. They’ve got a bit more shape to them than you expected of someone who’s been so heavily modified. Perhaps what little fat storage it provides helps on longer missions, or perhaps this is for the purposes of marketing. Just another recruitment ad that appeals to baser instincts. Either way, it doesn’t matter. Using a cloth with the least noticeable texture possible, you wash off as much sweat and dead skin as you can, avoiding the various interface and IV ports, as you’re not yet sure that they’re waterproof. Embarrassment is the enemy of efficiency, so you’re slightly glad that their eyes never completely focus on you. They shift their weight slightly, however. Despite the difficulty moving with their current symptoms, they lean in the direction opposite the places you wash once you're done, allowing you to more easily access the places you haven’t got to yet. An act of trust that you have a suspicion they weren't “programmed” to do. As they dry out, you prepare for the difficult part. You take the blanket that previously wrapped around their suit, and gently touch a corner of it to their shoulder. Pilots are used to an amount of sensory information that would overload any normal human in an instant, but most rarely experience textures against their skin. After about half an hour, they’re used to it enough that you’re able to replace what’s left of the suit with it, and after another you’re able to wrap them in it again. You carry them back to the couch, and place a few of your old shirts next to their hand. They pick one and touch it with one finger before recoiling slightly. Eventually, they’ll be used to at least one of them enough that they can wear it. It’s slow progress, but it’s progress.

Step 3: food

It goes without saying that it’s usually been at least a year since they’ve eaten anything. The augmentations scooped out much of their knowledge on how to survive as a human, assuming that they would die before ever needing to be one again. Start them off with just flavors. Give them a chance to pick favorites by giving them a wide selection and firmly telling them to try all of them. Avoid anything solid for the first month or so, both because they can’t digest it and because they associate chewing with their self-destruct mechanism. Trying to and surviving might make them think the “mission’s fully compromised” and attempt to improvise. They’ll typically pick out favorites quickly with their enhanced senses, so once they’ve sampled everything, tell them to pick one. Remember it, not in order to use it as a reward or anything, but them still being able to have a “favorite” anything is something you should keep in mind for later.

Use a similar method anytime they become able to handle the next level of solidity. Don’t be alarmed if one of their favorite foods is the meat that’s most similar to humans (such as pork.) they’re not going to eat you, they just will have already formed an association between that flavor and the moment they went from being a weapon to living in your house. Don’t worry about your thumb getting infected, by the way. Pilots barely have a microbiome.

Step 4: entertainment:

Roll them over to your computer and give them access to your game library. No, really. They need enrichment, and there’s only one activity that they’re able to enjoy at the moment. A simulation of it will make the shift from weapon to guest easier. Start them off with an FPS with a story. Don’t go multiplayer, as your account may get banned for being suspected of using aimbots. Watch as they progress the story. The military left pilots with just enough of a personality to allow them to improvise, and that should be enough for them to make decisions on this level. They won’t do much character customization, but keep an eye on which starting character body shape they pick. No pilot would consciously think they have enough of a “Self” to still have a gender, but keep track of the ones they pick in the games. As for the one you’ve found, it appears that she’s got a player-character preference. You even saw her nudge one of the appearance sliders before clicking “start game.” Whether this means that a pilot doesn’t think of themselves as “it” or that it means there’s still enough of their mind left for them to know there’s more to themselves than the body they have, it’s a handy bit of information to know. Some pilots might have had this decision influenced by their handlers having referred to them as “she” in the way it refers to boats, but still, on some level they always know that “it” meant that they’re a weapon.

Step 6: outside:

There’s a profound difference between experiencing the world through information fed directly into your brain and standing up for the first time, wandering around the room and investigating with hands not made of a half-ton of metal. She’s not used to feeling the air on her skin as she stands in front of the window, visual data coming from two eyes instead of seven cameras. It’ll take a while to get used to it again. New old data, reminiscent of a time before she’s been trained not to remember. It’ll take a while until she’s walking like a human and not a mech, as the muscles used are different, and the ones to hold herself upright haven’t been used in a while. She’s going to fall down at least once. Be sure you’re standing next to her when it happens, as pilots that fall aren’t trained to think they can get back up. It’s worth it, though, when she opens the door herself and strides into the yard, still wobbly but standing. Be careful not to let her look into the sun, partially because it looks nearly identical to the barrel of a pulse-decay blaster milliseconds before it fires. She would get hurt trying to dodge it. It will be somewhat confusing for her, standing on a hill as she once did, but not contained within a 12-meter metal chassis. A feeling of being small and alone without the voices of the computer. This means it’s time for step seven.

Step 7:

All this time, and any idea that she’s still a person has, for her, been subconscious. Any thought of humanity is stopped when it slams into the wall of her handlers and mech AIs reminding her for years before now that she is a weapon. She’ll still ask for your permission before doing just about anything, and that’s just the rare times that she’ll do something you don’t tell her to. Even after you’ve moved her into your room, she’ll still try to sleep on the floor. She still thinks that beds are only for humans. Kneel next to her as she curls into a ball on the ground, assuming that’s what she’s supposed to do. Expect her to try to move down to the foot of the bed after you set her down on it. Gently move her back up until her head’s on the pillow. Sit on the edge of the bed, and hold out your hand to her. After a bit, she’ll take it, wrapping both hands around it and tracing her fingers along the scar on your thumb. Lie down next to her, an arm’s length apart. Place your other hand on her forearm, then slide it up her arm to her shoulder. Don’t move too quickly, and don’t surprise her. Whisper softly but audibly every movement you’re going to make in advance. Move in a bit closer, until you’re wrapped in her arms. Mech pilots aren’t used to this. They aren't used to feeling someone next to them. Not above them, but next to them, getting exactly as much out of this as they are. Even after several months, many won’t admit they deserve it. You wouldn’t waste time lying next to a gun. So why do they feel so strongly that they don’t want you to leave? Why do they hold on tighter? They often feel they’re doing something wrong. Overstepping a boundary. There’s a rift between what they want and what they’re told they can want that nearly tears their mind in half, and it hurts. No normal human will ever know how much it hurts them to think they’ve broken some instruction, that they feel things they aren’t allowed to. Nobody said it was easy, learning how to become human again. Tell her it’s okay. That she’s allowed to feel this way. She still won’t know why. It’s time to tell her. The guide can’t tell you what to say, only that you have to say it. It has to come from you. You have to be the one that tells her what she is underneath all the modifications. It’s time, say it.

“Do you feel that? Do you feel your heart start to beat faster as it presses up against mine? Do you feel your own breath against your skin after it reflects off my shoulder? Do you feel your muscles start to tighten as I slide my hand across them, then relax because you know it means that you are safe? It’s because you’re alive. Because despite everything, you’re still alive. Still someone left after all the changes, all the augmentations. And I know you’re someone because you are someone that likes food a bit spicier than most would prefer. Someone that closes her eyes and gets lost in music whenever it’s playing. Someone that added that one piece of customization to her character, even though they would wear a helmet for most of the game and nobody would know it was there but you. Maybe you aren’t the same person you were before. Maybe they did take some things from you that nothing can give back. But you’re still someone. Someone that people can still care about, and I know because I do.”

You can feel her tears drip down onto your neck as she pulls you closer. She tries to say something, but you can’t understand what. You tell her it’s okay. That it’s not easy, and that she doesn’t have to pretend that it is. Not for you, and not for anyone anymore. She doesn’t have to be useful anymore. No need to keep it together. All that matters is that she’s alive.

There’s another battle going on in the night sky outside. The same flashes of light you saw the night you stopped living alone, even if the other person couldn’t admit that they were one yet. She still flinches at the brighter bursts of pulse-decay fire, still stretches out her hand on reflex to prime a pneumatic lance that isn’t there. But she knows it’s not her, it’s just a ghost of the weapon that died when it hit the ground. You can feel her relax as she realizes this, moving her hand back to dry her face before reaching out towards yours. You hadn’t noticed the tears on your own face. You place your hand on hers as she wipes the corner of your eye. Outside and above, the war continues on a cosmic scale, so far apart from where you both are now that you barely notice it. Let the stars kill each other. After all, the one before you has already fallen, and she doesn’t have to return to the sky. Together, you are safe on earth.

#lancer rpg #lancer ttrpg #lancerrpg #+ none of us on the squad are old enough to have been alive during SecCom but we certainly do hear a lot about it #+ not sure if you know this Z but MSMC was founded not too long before the collapse of SecCom - hence why ThirdCom doesn't wanna touch it #+ we're in such a gray area that Union decided it's easier to just let us do our thing in peace than declare us a utopian pillar violation #+ saves everyone involved a lot of problems and complicated drawn-out legal battles y'know?#correspondences with: Z

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supportive-house-shoes · 3 years ago

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2021’s Surprising Fashion Statement You Didn’t Know About

The Guardian calls it ‘The Slipper Surge’.

The house shoe which was once confined to homes, hardwood floors, and walk to the mailbox at most are now becoming a wardrobe staple.

Your favorite celebrities have been seen sporting them outside the house too - Justin Beiber and Nicki Minaj were photographed wearing house slippers around town. It’s the new ‘bathleisure’ trend that’s becoming the next big thing, as people make comfort a style statement.

Why House Shoes?

Glad you asked! We wrote a blog about this so you can get more details, but in short - walking barefoot can leave you with foot pain and cold toes. The alternative, which is wearing socks, can be slippery and not very supportive. Some people chose to wear “outside” shoes at home, but that brings in dirt and nobody wants that!

House slippers are one of those wardrobe pieces that, once you own them, you'll wonder how you ever managed to live without them. Whether you find yourself spending most of your time indoors, or if you’re embracing the pajamas-as-clothing trend, or maybe you could just use a little more comfort in your day-to-day life.

It’s time to up your house game with some house shoes! They’re the perfect balance of comfort, utility, and style.

Wait, Style, and House Shoes?

Doesn’t sound right, does it? Nobody thinks of house shoes as a style statement. But you don’t need to be an Instagram style influencer to put together a cute outfit at home.

Shoes make a statement and add the right amount of function to fashion. The right pair of shoes can make your feet feel like they're walking on clouds, or they can be the finishing touch to a stylish ensemble.

With spending more time indoors over the last year, you may find yourself growing weary of the basic, stay-home, woke-up-like-this look. That’s why house shoes can become a style statement. Working from home doesn’t mean you have to dress drab or boring. We don’t dress to impress, we dress for ourselves, whether that’s to be more productive or just feel good!

How Do I Pick the Right House Shoe for Me?

There are, without exaggeration, thousands of different slippers out there! They differ in style, function, arch support, and materials. As you shop, you'll want to think about your personal style and fashion ethics. We’ve talked about making sustainable choices in everyday life before, and our wardrobe is a big part of this lifestyle. An easy way to achieve this lifestyle is by thinking of your wardrobe as an investment. That way it makes logical sense to avoid buying single-use clothing, and instead investing in trans-seasonal clothing that can be worn all year round. Purchasing higher quality pieces that are less about trends, and made for any era, trend, or season, is not only a more eco-friendly option, but can actually save money in the end.

The same principle applies when it comes to house shoes, if you prioritize fashion over function, you may want a pair that has a stylish exterior, even if it comes at the expense of arch support. However, if you’re more driven by arch support, function, and utility - you can find a pair that has a good, solid sole and right support. There are plenty of house shoes that can even pass for outdoor shoes, especially those designed like mules or slip-on sneakers. The next aspect you ought to pay attention to is the type of fabric you prefer. House shoes come in a diverse range of textiles, like fuzzy fur, cozy lining, moisture-wicking fleece, cotton terry and wool. Our favorites are of course Dooeys house shoes for women, because they have it all — style, support, coziness, and their made from sustainable materials!

Making a Statement With Your Footwear

Fashion is about being adaptable and learning to combine different styles together to create a fresh new look. For example, pair your house shoes with an edgy pair of denims, or with a stylish pair of bicycle shorts. Be creative and try switching up your favorite wardrobe pieces to create brand new looks.

And remember, you’re never fully dressed without an extra dose of confidence. Confidence doesn’t come from the right pair of house shoes. It isn’t something that you add to your cart online or hang in your closet. You don’t need to be ahead of the fashion curve to make a statement, nor do you need to spend your paycheck on the priciest clothes around. Instead, embrace your unique identity, expressed through the clothes you wear, and BOOM! You’re making a statement already.

About Dooeys

At Dooeys, we make sustainable House Mules & House Loafers that are designed for comfort. They’re not your average house slipper as they’re comfortable, cozy, stylish, and eco-friendly. Treat your feet to the best women’s house shoes with support.

Dooeys offer classic black house shoes as well as other fun colors and styles like grey loafers and beige mules.

View the collection of sustainable, vegan slippers at https://dooeys.com/collections/slipshoes.

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maxatron · 8 years ago

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“...the choice books of the Library of St. Victor.” (Rabelais)

The for Godsake of Salvation. The Codpiece of the Law. The Slipshoe of the Decretals. The Pomegranate of Vice. The Clew-bottom of Theology. The Duster or Foxtail-flap of Preachers, composed by Turlupin. The Churning Ballock of the Valiant. The Henbane of the Bishops. Marmotretus de baboonis et apis, cum Commento Dorbellis. Decretum Universitatis Parisiensis super gorgiasitate muliercularum ad placitum. The Apparition of Sancte Geltrude to a Nun of Poissy, being in travail at the bringing forth of a child. Ars honeste fartandi in societate, per Marcum Corvinum (Ortuinum). The Mustard-pot of Penance. The Gamashes, alias the Boots of Patience. Formicarium artium. De brodiorum usu, et honestate quartandi, per Sylvestrem Prioratem Jacobinum. The Cosened or Gulled in Court. The Frail of the Scriveners. The Marriage-packet. The Cruizy or Crucible of Contemplation. The Flimflams of the Law. The Prickle of Wine. The Spur of Cheese. Ruboffatorium (Decrotatorium) scholarium. Tartaretus de modo cacandi. The Bravades of Rome. Bricot de Differentiis Browsarum. The Tailpiece-Cushion, or Close-breech of Discipline. The Cobbled Shoe of Humility. The Trivet of good Thoughts. The Kettle of Magnanimity. The Cavilling Entanglements of Confessors. The Snatchfare of the Curates. Reverendi patris fratris Lubini, provincialis Bavardiae, de gulpendis lardslicionibus libri tres. Pasquilli Doctoris Marmorei, de capreolis cum artichoketa comedendis, tempore Papali ab Ecclesia interdicto. The Invention of the Holy Cross, personated by six wily Priests. The Spectacles of Pilgrims bound for Rome. Majoris de modo faciendi puddinos. The Bagpipe of the Prelates. Beda de optimitate triparum. The Complaint of the Barristers upon the Reformation of Comfits. The Furred Cat of the Solicitors and Attorneys. Of Peas and Bacon, cum Commento. The Small Vales or Drinking Money of the Indulgences. Praeclarissimi juris utriusque Doctoris Maistre Pilloti, &c., Scrap-farthingi de botchandis glossae Accursianae Triflis repetitio enucidi-luculidissima. Stratagemata Francharchiaeri de Baniolet. Carlbumpkinus de Re Militari cum Figuris Tevoti. De usu et utilitate flayandi equos et equas, authore Magistro nostro de Quebecu. The Sauciness of Country-Stewards. M.N. Rostocostojambedanesse de mustarda post prandium servienda, libri quatuordecim, apostillati per M. Vaurillonis. The Covillage or Wench-tribute of Promoters. (Jabolenus de Cosmographia Purgatorii.) Quaestio subtilissima, utrum Chimaera in vacuo bonbinans possit comedere secundas intentiones; et fuit debatuta per decem hebdomadas in Consilio Constantiensi. The Bridle-champer of the Advocates. Smutchudlamenta Scoti. The Rasping and Hard-scraping of the Cardinals. De calcaribus removendis, Decades undecim, per M. Albericum de Rosata. Ejusdem de castramentandis criminibus libri tres. The Entrance of Anthony de Leve into the Territories of Brazil. (Marforii, bacalarii cubantis Romae) de peelandis aut unskinnandis blurrandisque Cardinalium mulis. The said Author’s Apology against those who allege that the Pope’s mule doth eat but at set times. Prognosticatio quae incipit, Silvii Triquebille, balata per M.N., the deep-dreaming gull Sion. Boudarini Episcopi de emulgentiarum profectibus Aeneades novem, cum privilegio Papali ad triennium et postea non. The Shitabranna of the Maids. The Bald Arse or Peeled Breech of the Widows. The Cowl or Capouch of the Monks. The Mumbling Devotion of the Celestine Friars. The Passage-toll of Beggarliness. The Teeth-chatter or Gum-didder of Lubberly Lusks. The Paring-shovel of the Theologues. The Drench-horn of the Masters of Arts. The Scullions of Olcam, the uninitiated Clerk. Magistri N. Lickdishetis, de garbellisiftationibus horarum canonicarum, libri quadriginta. Arsiversitatorium confratriarum, incerto authore. The Gulsgoatony or Rasher of Cormorants and Ravenous Feeders. The Rammishness of the Spaniards supergivuregondigaded by Friar Inigo. The Muttering of Pitiful Wretches. Dastardismus rerum Italicarum, authore Magistro Burnegad. R. Lullius de Batisfolagiis Principum. Calibistratorium caffardiae, authore M. Jacobo Hocstraten hereticometra. Codtickler de Magistro nostrandorum Magistro nostratorumque beuvetis, libri octo galantissimi. The Crackarades of Balists or stone-throwing Engines, Contrepate Clerks, Scriveners, Brief-writers, Rapporters, and Papal Bull-despatchers lately compiled by Regis. A perpetual Almanack for those that have the gout and the pox. Manera sweepandi fornacellos per Mag. Eccium. The Shable or Scimetar of Merchants. The Pleasures of the Monachal Life. The Hotchpot of Hypocrites. The History of the Hobgoblins. The Ragamuffinism of the pensionary maimed Soldiers. The Gulling Fibs and Counterfeit shows of Commissaries. The Litter of Treasurers. The Juglingatorium of Sophisters. Antipericatametanaparbeugedamphicribrationes Toordicantium. The Periwinkle of Ballad-makers. The Push-forward of the Alchemists. The Niddy-noddy of the Satchel-loaded Seekers, by Friar Bindfastatis. The Shackles of Religion. The Racket of Swag-waggers. The Leaning-stock of old Age. The Muzzle of Nobility. The Ape’s Paternoster. The Crickets and Hawk’s-bells of Devotion. The Pot of the Ember-weeks. The Mortar of the Politic Life. The Flap of the Hermits. The Riding-hood or Monterg of the Penitentiaries. The Trictrac of the Knocking Friars. Blockheadodus, de vita et honestate bragadochiorum. Lyrippii Sorbonici Moralisationes, per M. Lupoldum. The Carrier-horse-bells of Travellers. The Bibbings of the tippling Bishops. Dolloporediones Doctorum Coloniensium adversus Reuclin. The Cymbals of Ladies. The Dunger’s Martingale. Whirlingfriskorum Chasemarkerorum per Fratrem Crackwoodloguetis. The Clouted Patches of a Stout Heart. The Mummery of the Racket-keeping Robin-goodfellows. Gerson, de auferibilitate Papae ab Ecclesia. The Catalogue of the Nominated and Graduated Persons. Jo. Dytebrodii, terribilitate excommunicationis libellus acephalos. Ingeniositas invocandi diabolos et diabolas, per M. Guingolphum. The Hotchpotch or Gallimaufry of the perpetually begging Friars. The Morris-dance of the Heretics. The Whinings of Cajetan. Muddisnout Doctoris Cherubici, de origine Roughfootedarum, et Wryneckedorum ritibus, libri septem. Sixty-nine fat Breviaries. The Nightmare of the five Orders of Beggars. The Skinnery of the new Start-ups extracted out of the fallow-butt, incornifistibulated and plodded upon in the angelic sum. The Raver and idle Talker in cases of Conscience. The Fat Belly of the Presidents. The Baffling Flouter of the Abbots. Sutoris adversus eum qui vocaverat eum Slabsauceatorem, et quod Slabsauceatores non sunt damnati ab Ecclesia. Cacatorium medicorum. The Chimney-sweeper of Astrology. Campi clysteriorum per paragraph C. The Bumsquibcracker of Apothecaries. The Kissbreech of Chirurgery. Justinianus de Whiteleperotis tollendis. Antidotarium animae. Merlinus Coccaius, de patria diabolorum. The Practice of Iniquity, by Cleuraunes Sadden. The Mirror of Baseness, by Radnecu Waldenses. The Engrained Rogue, by Dwarsencas Eldenu. The Merciless Cormorant, by Hoxinidno the Jew.

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Amazing Recommendations for days out & things to do!

Are you enjoying the wonderful Autumn we are having with lots of gorgeous sunshine (and a little rain – at the time of writing!) With half term around the corner the Move Revolution team have been chatting about great things to do, and know you will love these recommendations!

The Reigate Antique & Flea Market

Louise Simpson (Area Sales Manager for Reigate & Redhill) recommends a Saturday stroll in Reigate Priory Park or the Castle grounds, and visiting the Reigate Antique and Flea Market (This will be on Saturday 20th October)

“The Reigate Antique and Flea Market is held every other Saturday at Somers Hall, Reigate (10 Slipshoe Street, RH2 9HU) It offers a great variety of antique furniture, collectables, crafts, china, glass, paintings, etc. There is also a vintage pop-up tea room on site to enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cake. Free entry”

Standen House & Gardens – National Trust

Paul Brice (Director for the East Grinstead and Lingfield Office) recommends a visit to Standen

“Bring the children for this fun half term children’s trail.

Autumn is the time of the year when leaves change colour and fall to the ground. Pumpkins, apples and pears are harvested ready to eat and animals prepare for the long cold winter ahead.

Become a Nature Detective by following the Standen Pumpkin Children’s Trail and discover how the garden changes during this magical season.

no need to book. Trail £2 per child with small prize. Norma ll admission charges apply. Standen is a hillside garden and there are steps which need to be climbed to complete the trail.”

October Half Term – Wakehurst Place

Mathew Gurr (Area Sales Manager for Haywards Heath, Lindfield and Burgess Hill) loves a day at Wakehurst place with his two boys…

Autumn exploration at Wakehurst this October half-term!

Autumn is a great time to be outdoors. Whether you want to take your time walking around the gardens and discovering more about the plants, or get involved in a special workshop for budding chefs, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this half-term.

Activities available:

Well-being trail Join us to discover which plants improve your well-being on this self-guided trail through the gardens. Price £2 per trail.

Explorer rucksacks Pull on your Wakehurst Explorer rucksack and set off on an intrepid journey! Each rucksack is jam-packed with different activities to help you and your child discover the gardens. Three different rucksacks for different ages, Price £4 to hire, pick up from the Visitor Centre.

Cookery, carving and hairy toes! (24, 25, 26 October only) Join us for a three-hour outdoor cookery workshop and story-telling session. Make your own delicious soup for lunch, carve a tea light holder from a squash, and cosy up around the fire and listen to stories about Hairy Toes! Suitable for ages 5+.Price £15 per child, includes day ticket to Wakehurst for both one adult and one child attending the workshop. Available on 24, 25 & 26 October. Booking available online.

Tree Trunk Trek Located in Coates Wood, crawl and climb along the adventurous log trail, or enjoy the stage area to let imaginations run and encourage children to create their very own shows.

Children 16 and under are FREE to the gardens.

Find out more visit https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/wakehurst-october-half-term

Horsham Museum – Lego Activity

Ross Margetts (Sales Manager for Crawley & Horsham Area) recommends the fantastic Horsham Museum – they always have amazing activities!

Lego workshop. Work at your own level to build creative solutions to a range of new Lego challenges. Session is suitable for children aged 5-14 (year 1+) and costs £7. Session Times: 11.15am-12.45pm Parents please feel free to leave your children with us. Workshops must be booked and prepaid in advance. To book call 01403 211 661 or email: [email protected] ***If booking by email – please provide a contact tel number, name of child, age of child and parent name. Pre payment will be required, however payments can be made over the telephone.

Ashdown Forest – Family Self Guided History Trail

Adam Gibbs (Sales Manager for Reigate, Redhill & Horley) recommends a visit to Ashdown Forest during the half term – which will be amazing with all the autumn leaves!

Collect a map and activity sheet from the visitor centre and follow the trail, complete the activities and return to collect a prize. £5 per family

The Tiger who came to Tea at Dorking Halls

Nicola Jordan, our Marketing Director recommends this fabulous production of The Tiger who came to Tea!

Direct from a smash hit West End season, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating 50 years of Britain’s best-loved picture bookThe doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem…expect to be surprised! David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children.

Nicola also recommends – Wind in the Willows at The Harlequin, Redhill (and why not pop into West Central opposite the Harlequin for a pre-theatre coffee!)

Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging of Kenneth Grahame’s family classic ‘The Wind In The Willows.’ !

Meet all your favourite characters including loyal Mole, faithful Ratty and wise old Badger as they do their best to keep the mischievous Mr Toad out of trouble. Will they be able to stop the Wicked Weasel from taking over Toad Hall? ! This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! TICKETS FROM: £11.00 – £11.00 – SHOWING TIMES: 15.00 & 18.00

Spooktacular Family Fun Day at Pinewood Scout Centre

Paul Mulligan, Area Sales Manager for our Purley Office recommends a great day at Pinewood Scout Centre 26thOctober

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be holding a wild and spooky autumn themed Family Fun day! Suitable for all children (and their parents) aged 2 – 16. Activities we plan to offer are….

*Spooky challenges – to earn a prize, negotiate the ‘Spiderweb’, brave our ‘Whats in the Box’, practice your aim and ‘Bash the Beastie’, ‘Splat the Tree’ and other fiendish challenges we’ve not dreamt up yet! *Dress up our Wild scarecrows *Make a Genuine Magical Broomstick *Carve / make a magic wand *Make a Clay Critter to take home or leave in the woods to scare passers by! *Bring a jar and make a lantern to keep you safe in the dark! *Get your face painted *Help us cook up a delicious witches brew on the camp fire *Mud play, potion making, exploring and tree climbing *Follow our secret trail through the woods *Find mysterious clues hidden in the woods for a prize *Spooky tales around the camp fire for different ages *Practice your whittling and fire lighting skills in the Bushcraft zone. If you already have and can safely use a small carving knife, bring it (in your parent’s pocket not yours!) or if you’d like to learn you can use ours under our guidance at various times throughout the day. (Ages 6+ as a guideline for this area)

Bring a picnic and if you want to, something simple to cook over the fire (sausages on sticks or a tin of hot dogs to nestle in the embers) There will be tea (herbal and builders), coffee and a selection of home made cakes to buy. Feel free to come dressed up spookily (Grown ups too!) Price per child for the day is £15 (unwaged) £20 (waged) £25 (generosity) Sibling discount of 50% per child Accompanying parents (up to 2 per child) and under 2’s go free. Extra adults £5 each.Booking is in advance. Contact us at [email protected] where we will let you have payment information to secure your booking.

Harry Hill, Theatre Royal, Brighton

Joey Hansen, Sales Manger for Brighton & Hove recommends a day out in Brighton (what a surprise… !!) He has two fantastic ideas…. Harry Hill at the Theatre Royal, Brighton – 26thOctober

Award winning comedian Harry Hill has announced a brand new, family fun filled live tour, Harry Hill Kidz Show: How To Be Funny – For Kids!, to mark the release of his brand new kids book in October 2018. The 11 date tour, jam packed with laughs for all ages, will come to Theatre Royal

Joey also recommends…25th-29thOctober Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop. Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop

Come and join us this half term holiday for a fantastic family friendly sewing workshop. We’ll be teaching you how to make your very own Mexican Day of The Dead sugar skulls. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. Hand sewing only. All materials provided. . Free Tea, coffee

October half term fun with Priory Farm

Sue Peyton and Sarah Cohen our amazing Move Revolution Sales Progressors, based at our head office in Nutfield recommend our neighbour…. Priory Farm

Tractor rides to pumpkin field

Take a tractor trailer ride to our pumpkin field and choose the perfect specimen. Depart from The Discovery Walk entrance – Saturday 6, Sunday 7, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October, 10:30am -4:30pm (farmer’s lunch break 1:00pm-1:30pm). Last ride leaves the Discovery Walk at 4:00pm. £2.50 per person plus cost of optional pumpkin. (Subject to availability and weather)

Spooooooky Trail

Frights, fun and fresh air as you seek out spooks and spiders in the deep dark wood on The Discovery Walk and claim your horrid prize! Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October 9:30am – 4:30pm (last entry 3:45pm) £3 per person plus optional £1 Spooky Trail Quiz Sheet.

The Witching Hour (one night only!)

Bring your lanterns along for an even spookier trail after dusk – you never know what may be lurking in the shadows! Last entry to the Discovery Walk 7:30pm on Saturday 27 October. £3 per person plus optional trail sheet £1. Gates locked at 8.30pm. A great night out for younger families.

Witches’ Cave

Brave the cobwebs to see our eerie Jack-o-lantern display and choose from hundreds of home-grown pumpkins. Pick the perfect pumpkin and carving kit to create your own, unique lantern. In the Farm Shop, Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October. Free entry – just pay for pumpkins and kits.

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Amazing Recommendations for days out & things to do!

The Reigate Antique & Flea Market

Standen House & Gardens – National Trust

Paul Brice (Director for the East Grinstead and Lingfield Office) recommends a visit to Standen

“Bring the children for this fun half term children’s trail.

Autumn is the time of the year when leaves change colour and fall to the ground. Pumpkins, apples and pears are harvested ready to eat and animals prepare for the long cold winter ahead.

Become a Nature Detective by following the Standen Pumpkin Children’s Trail and discover how the garden changes during this magical season.

no need to book. Trail £2 per child with small prize. Norma ll admission charges apply. Standen is a hillside garden and there are steps which need to be climbed to complete the trail.”

October Half Term – Wakehurst Place

Mathew Gurr (Area Sales Manager for Haywards Heath, Lindfield and Burgess Hill) loves a day at Wakehurst place with his two boys…

Autumn exploration at Wakehurst this October half-term!

Activities available: Well-being trail Join us to discover which plants improve your well-being on this self-guided trail through the gardens. Price £2 per trail.

Tree Trunk Trek Located in Coates Wood, crawl and climb along the adventurous log trail, or enjoy the stage area to let imaginations run and encourage children to create their very own shows.

Children 16 and under are FREE to the gardens.

Find out more visit https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/wakehurst-october-half-term

Horsham Museum – Lego Activity

Ross Margetts (Sales Manager for Crawley & Horsham Area) recommends the fantastic Horsham Museum – they always have amazing activities!

Ashdown Forest – Family Self Guided History Trail

Adam Gibbs (Sales Manager for Reigate, Redhill & Horley) recommends a visit to Ashdown Forest during the half term – which will be amazing with all the autumn leaves!

Collect a map and activity sheet from the visitor centre and follow the trail, complete the activities and return to collect a prize. £5 per family

The Tiger who came to Tea at Dorking Halls

Nicola Jordan, our Marketing Director recommends this fabulous production of The Tiger who came to Tea!

Nicola also recommends – Wind in the Willows at The Harlequin, Redhill (and why not pop into West Central opposite the Harlequin for a pre-theatre coffee!)

Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging of Kenneth Grahame’s family classic ‘The Wind In The Willows.’ !

Spooktacular Family Fun Day at Pinewood Scout Centre

Paul Mulligan, Area Sales Manager for our Purley Office recommends a great day at Pinewood Scout Centre 26thOctober

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be holding a wild and spooky autumn themed Family Fun day! Suitable for all children (and their parents) aged 2 – 16. Activities we plan to offer are….

Harry Hill, Theatre Royal, Brighton

Joey Hansen, Sales Manger for Brighton & Hove recommends a day out in Brighton (what a surprise… !!) He has two fantastic ideas…. Harry Hill at the Theatre Royal, Brighton – 26thOctober

Joey also recommends…25th-29thOctober Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop. Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop

October half term fun with Priory Farm

Sue Peyton and Sarah Cohen our amazing Move Revolution Sales Progressors, based at our head office in Nutfield recommend our neighbour…. Priory Farm

Tractor rides to pumpkin field

Spooooooky Trail

The Witching Hour (one night only!)

Witches’ Cave

Incredible Reviews!

We take great pride in our excellent customer service – don’t just take our word for it, have a read of one or two of our 682 reviews (at time of publishing)

Just give us a call on 0330 223 1000

Fill in this form

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Amazing Recommendations for days out & things to do!

The Reigate Antique & Flea Market

Standen House & Gardens – National Trust

Paul Brice (Director for the East Grinstead and Lingfield Office) recommends a visit to Standen

“Bring the children for this fun half term children’s trail.

Autumn is the time of the year when leaves change colour and fall to the ground. Pumpkins, apples and pears are harvested ready to eat and animals prepare for the long cold winter ahead.

Become a Nature Detective by following the Standen Pumpkin Children’s Trail and discover how the garden changes during this magical season.

no need to book. Trail £2 per child with small prize. Norma ll admission charges apply. Standen is a hillside garden and there are steps which need to be climbed to complete the trail.”

October Half Term – Wakehurst Place

Mathew Gurr (Area Sales Manager for Haywards Heath, Lindfield and Burgess Hill) loves a day at Wakehurst place with his two boys…

Autumn exploration at Wakehurst this October half-term!

Activities available:

Well-being trail Join us to discover which plants improve your well-being on this self-guided trail through the gardens. Price £2 per trail.

Tree Trunk Trek Located in Coates Wood, crawl and climb along the adventurous log trail, or enjoy the stage area to let imaginations run and encourage children to create their very own shows.

Children 16 and under are FREE to the gardens.

Find out more visit https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/wakehurst-october-half-term

Horsham Museum – Lego Activity

Ross Margetts (Sales Manager for Crawley & Horsham Area) recommends the fantastic Horsham Museum – they always have amazing activities!

Ashdown Forest – Family Self Guided History Trail

Adam Gibbs (Sales Manager for Reigate, Redhill & Horley) recommends a visit to Ashdown Forest during the half term – which will be amazing with all the autumn leaves!

Collect a map and activity sheet from the visitor centre and follow the trail, complete the activities and return to collect a prize. £5 per family

The Tiger who came to Tea at Dorking Halls

Nicola Jordan, our Marketing Director recommends this fabulous production of The Tiger who came to Tea!

Nicola also recommends – Wind in the Willows at The Harlequin, Redhill (and why not pop into West Central opposite the Harlequin for a pre-theatre coffee!)

Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging of Kenneth Grahame’s family classic ‘The Wind In The Willows.’ !

Spooktacular Family Fun Day at Pinewood Scout Centre

Paul Mulligan, Area Sales Manager for our Purley Office recommends a great day at Pinewood Scout Centre 26thOctober

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be holding a wild and spooky autumn themed Family Fun day! Suitable for all children (and their parents) aged 2 – 16. Activities we plan to offer are….

Harry Hill, Theatre Royal, Brighton

Joey Hansen, Sales Manger for Brighton & Hove recommends a day out in Brighton (what a surprise… !!) He has two fantastic ideas…. Harry Hill at the Theatre Royal, Brighton – 26thOctober

Joey also recommends…25th-29thOctober Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop. Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop

October half term fun with Priory Farm

Sue Peyton and Sarah Cohen our amazing Move Revolution Sales Progressors, based at our head office in Nutfield recommend our neighbour…. Priory Farm

Tractor rides to pumpkin field

Spooooooky Trail

The Witching Hour (one night only!)

Witches’ Cave

Incredible Reviews!

We take great pride in our excellent customer service – don’t just take our word for it, have a read of one or two of our 682 reviews (at time of publishing)

Just give us a call on 0330 223 1000

Fill in this form

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