#stillwater: elly: three

[dee-voss]

Dee hooked Elly's little finger with his own, making their promises just like they had for forever. Or just about, anyway. "Deal." Yeah, breakfast in bed had got her good. He'd head out early - God knew he'd be awake, as if he made it through a night solid - to pick up a few things, as the stores opened. Make sure it was the big deal it oughta be. Would anywhere still have sunflowers? Maybe. He'd find out.

And if his smirk tilted towards smug at that bit about bait, well. Who could blame him? Looking at Elly, with that smile of hers; cheek still just about sparking from that kiss, like they hadn't been all over each other since he got home. Home, with her, at long fucking last. "Hook, line, and sinker, yeah. Lucky me, hey? Hell of a catch." She sure was. God, they could get back to actually planning their day, now, the wedding they'd done so much waiting on - finally, her family be damned. Just like they'd sworn, after his number got called. "Just gotta survive the rest of the whole murder mystery, first," he teased, leaned in tight to her side, eyes closing like that'd settle the dizzy, sore spin his head was slipping into as the evening went on, his back stiffening up moment by moment under that suit jacket. Still - as nights went, he'd had worse. So much fucking worse. "Like our chances..."

Eloise might be grumbly about it, but she was still nodding in agreement as she tucked further into him. She had to admit, she didn't feel great and she'd like to feel better instead of consistently feeling like crap. If that meant taking a day or two and actually dragging herself to the doctor, so be it. ....Or so she was saying now. She might be singing a different tune come morning if she still felt gross, but she'd already given him full permission to nag her into compliance. "Cross my heart," she agreed with an over-exaggerated roll of the eyes (paired with a smile, at least, before she ducked in to kiss his cheek). "Provided I'm not feeling better, we'll go to the doctor tomorrow." Because, well, if she had to go she was dragging him along with her, especially since he'd already offered to drive. "After breakfast, in bed, because you've already bribed and I took the bait."

[callmelola111]

color me purple ♡ series masterlist

synopsis: it’s summer and you’re back at camp stillwater. as a counselor you mean serious business and you’ll do whatever it takes for your cabin to come out on top. the only thing in the way of that; ellie williams and her crazy antics. 

      | 𓆣 | pairing: camp counselor!ellie williams x reader

      | ❀ | genre: angst & smut. soundtrack: listen here

part one ౨ৎ

cw (by part): 18+ themes (MDNI), modern au, fem reader, some fluff + some angst (for now), marijuana use, pet names (doll, princess, hun), light sexual themes, swearing, mentions of blood (reader gets bloody nose), mentions of age |✩|read here

part two ౨ৎ

cw (by part): 18+ themes (MDNI), modern au, fem reader, some fluff but mostly angsty, HEAVY sexual themes on the verge of smut, swearing, slight mention of marijuana, ellie is kinda a perv, ellie calls foot fetishes weird so if u have one i'm sorry lol not trying to kink shame its just for the plot !! |✩| read here

part three ౨ৎ

cw (by part): 18+ themes (MDNI), modern au, fem reader, some angst, ellie and reader fight, sweet love confession, !!SMUT WARNING!! (minors plz steer clear of this fic + dni), swearing, dom!ellie, sub!reader, whipped cream play, slightly public??, fingering (e receiving), oral (r receiving), scissoring (e + r), pet names (princess, sweet girl, baby, etc.), praise, edging kinda, some aftercare |✩| read here

✄ - - - -  main masterlist   - - - -   ♡

[slippery-soapbox]

Just thinking about what people call HIM

His father and L.J. call him Leroy, as does the rest of Stillwater

Shannon is the first to call him Gibbs and continues to their whole relationship

Many Marines and other people affiliated with the armed forces still call him Gunny years after active duty

including Mike Franks, who also calls him Probie, as well as others from his NIS days like Vera who still calls him that 22 years later

Diane brings back Leroy, whereas Rebecca seems to be the only one who has used J as a nickname

Ducky largely addresses him as Jethro, sometimes changing to his surname when referencing him to others

Jenny Shepard, Stephanie Flynn, Ellen Wallace, and Hollis Mann all go for Jethro, all women he had relationships with but he met at or through work (Ducky recounts introducing Stephanie to him and now they no longer speak)

Some people opt for the more formal Special Agent Gibbs and even Sir, like Jimmy Palmer or Dorneget when they're feeling especially intimidated or deferential (Special mention for the one time Abby called him Ma'am)

Phineas committed to Jethro Gibbs every time, matching with how he first introduced himself

Tony and McGee are partial to Boss but by the end it's truly become a term of endearment rather than any reference to hierarchy

While the three women on the team default to Gibbs in each of their era - Ziva calls him Boss the least, Kate in the middle, with Ellie most and she clearly picked up the habit from DiNozzo and Tim

Most recently we've learned about Ruth, Leroy's best friend (declared by her) and big sister (declared by him) , who first read his name in a newspaper and later off a lease

"You can call me anything you want"

[dee-voss]

There he was, the music man himself, mastermind of this whole deal. Beaming, Dee swerved to Roger's booth. The place was packed with real happy customers, loading up; but Dee, he wasn't after souvenirs. So he paced his way through most of the Jack and coke he'd been sipping down the boardwalk, flicking idly through the records and merch. Until another set turned heads and sent most of the browsers scattering off to the stage. Left in the lull, he tossed Roger a smile, swung that Gibson safely around against his front - the bare guitar, the damn case had given up the ghost that morning and gone right to pieces - and took a grateful lean against the nearest shelf.

(Could feel the last couple days all the way up his goddamn spine, and then some. Maybe he'd find Billie, in a bit; see if she'd burn one down. Too late, for anything Benny might still have on hand - he wasn't gonna meet Elly absolutely blazed, after the Travelodge finally let her go again.)

"So. Day Three. Business seems pretty sweet, hey?" Booming like the speakers. He'd spun a finger after that flock of fans, who'd be back, no doubt. "How's it feel, man? To be the badass who built the festival that rocked Stillwater."

@sirbennett

[dee-voss]

"Not as busy as I'd like to be. We've got time." Noah looked - well, everybody looked better, around Stillwater, than anyone he'd been around since he left. Nevermind the last stretch, there, in Yokohama. "A manager, hey? That's sweet. Better money, better chair..." Better whatever else managing actually involved, which was a whole mystery to him. Managers came in ones Elly liked, and ones she didn't, far as Dee was concerned. Grandfathers were even more of an enigma; funny to think, but he'd known Noah's better than his own. (Not like that took much; he'd known Noah's grandfather, at all.) Nice to hear Mr. Leveson was still kicking.

Dee took all that in, nodding here and there, working on his coffee. He ticked an eyebrow up at that sibling stuff, a half-smile sneaking in along the edge of his cup. "Same. God, I..." Didn't want to get into it, actually. It being what was left of his family.

Waving the whole subject away, like it was lighter than it was, a scrap of something drifting down the street, Dee... hesitated, a moment, in the quiet. Jesus. What had they used to talk about? Besides family, and keeping all that together as best they could. He tapped his mug on the tabletop, once, twice. Three times. As if he might spook some kinda small-talk out of the woodwork. "Did you make it down to that festival, at all? Pretty sweet," Dee lobbed that out there, a slow, underhand pass at a conversation. Like those odd times they'd got to take a fucking breather, back when, and toss a pigskin or a baseball around; something easy to catch, easy to toss back...

“Exactly.” Noah nodded with a small grin, as Dee had a natural knack for words of wisdom and certainly helped out with a great amount of advice when he could over the years. He’d never be able to appreciate it enough. Even while he was away for the war, Dee still found the time to write as much as possible when he didn’t even have to do so. Noah hadn’t realized how much he needed a means of guidance to go at times until realizing how a familiar neighborhood face didn’t seem to mind doing so. The guy also had younger siblings and similar experiences in that manner after all. 

“Thanks.” Noah took the offered seat at the opposite side of the booth, as he truly wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to spend time at Ruby’s either. More importantly, it’d been too long since seeing Dee in person. Understandably so. He was just glad to be able to and could only imagine all that had to be done since returning. “I won’t take your whole day or anything, I’m sure you’re busy..” He mused as he noticed the stack of papers being placed into a bag. “I’m doing good, been working as a manager at The Lodge actually. As for the family, my grandfather’s well lately, has some health scares but we're managing them. And well, I wish I could tell you about my siblings, I hardly see them anymore myself..” Which was truly hard for himself to believe they were already trying to make their own ways in the world. 

[truecrimecrystals]

Missing Black Lives Matter

There has been an ongoing discussion on this blog about how cases of missing black men, woman and children do not receive equal attention from both detectives and the media. Studies have shown that recovery efforts for missing people increases if there is a larger amount of media coverage on the missing person. However, studies also show that there is a clear racial bias in the media when it comes to covering cases of missing persons--and numerous findings have confirmed that cases of missing white people receive more media coverage than cases of missing people of color. (source)

In an effort to spread awareness about missing black women, men, and children, I have compiled a (growing) list of unsolved cases in the US involving missing black people that have been covered on this blog. Links to full write-ups and active GoFundMe pages, petitions, Facebook pages and/or flyers connected to the cases are provided as well. Please share, sign the petitions, and/or donate to the GoFundMe pages if you can. The lives of these missing black individuals and their families MATTER! They deserve justice and answers. Feel free to send me other cases that you would like to have added to the list. 

Latrice Armstead, 38: vanished in July 2012. Last seen by her husband, even though she had an order of protection against him. Car was later found abandoned in Clarksdale, Mississippi. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Brandon Bankhead, 19: vanished after leaving a funeral in St. Louis, Missouri during May 2016. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Shaniece Briggs, 26: kidnapped from her home in Columbus, Ohio during June 2013. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Diamond Bynum, 21 and King Walker, 2: aunt and nephew vanished together in Gary, Indiana in July 2015. (full case write-up | fundraiser for private investigator)

Aliyah Boomer, 27: vanished in Brooklyn, New York in August 2015.  (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Danica Childs, 17: vanished in Federal Way, Washington during 2007, after it was discovered that she had been trafficked. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Jared Chavis, 19: vanished after getting into an argument in Houston, Texas during January 2018. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Kierra Coles, 27: vanished while three months pregnant in Chicago, Illinois during October 2018. (full case write-up | petition for more thorough investigation)

Athena Curry, 20: vanished from Atlanta, Georgia in the midst of an abusive relationship during May 2011.  (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Nahendra Davis, 35: vanished from Baton Rouge, Indiana in December 2018. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons flyer)

LeShay Dungey, 18: vanished while walking to a friend's house in Columbus, Ohio during January 2018. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Robin Ellis, 37: vanished while delivering pizzas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during December 2003. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Keiosha Felix, 15: vanished from Duson, Louisiana in April 2012. Charges against family members believed to be involved have been dropped. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Najah Ferrell, 30: vanished in Avon, Indiana in March 2019. Her severed foot was found over 100 miles away. (full case write up | fundraiser to support her two sons)

Arianna Fitts, 2: vanished in Oakland, California during 2016 while under the care of babysitters. Her mother, Nicole Fitts, was found murdered in April 2016. (full case write-up | fundraiser for search efforts | petition for thorough search and justice)

Kianna Galvin, 17: vanished from South Elgin, Illinois in May 2016. Foul play suspected. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Ebony Giddens, 27: vanished in Columbus, Georgia during March 2018. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Lakira Goldsmith, 20: vanished from Montgomery, Alabama in November 2018. (full case write-up | fundraiser for private investigator)

Bianca Green, 24: vanished in Inkster, Michigan during March 2011. She was 4 months pregnant at the time. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Ivory Green, 17: vanished in Utica, New York during March 2004. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Bilial Hammette, 18: vanished from his family's home in Beloit, Wisconsin during August 2011. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Darian Hudson, 23: vanished in Stillwater, Oklahoma during October 2017. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Erica Hunt, 20: vanished in Opelousas, Louisiana during July 2016. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Taalibah Islam, 20: vanished in Fort Worth, Texas in January 2006. Was last seen by her boyfriend, who later was convicted for kidnapping another girlfriend in 2012. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Keir Johnson, 34, and Chloe Johnson, 8 mos: mother and daughter vanished from Hampton, Virginia in April 2017. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Jerrica Laws, 24: vanished in Park Forest, Illinois during August 2015. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons flyer)

Kalisha Madden, 26: vanished after leaving her job with 3 unidentified men during November 2011. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Marlaquinta 'Marla' McGhee, 25: vanished from Memphis, Tennessee in May 2015. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Jasmine Moody, 18: vanished in Detroit, Michigan after getting into an argument with her girlfriend during December 2014. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Michael McClain, 29: vanished in Nashua, New Hampshire in April 2019. (full case write-up | fundraiser for billboards and a private investigator)

Christian Muse, 19: vanished from Oxon Hill, Maryland in July 2012. (full case write-up | fundraiser for reward money)

Arionna Parham, 18:  vanished from Dickinson, Texas in May 2018. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Natanalie Perez, 19: vanished in Miami, Florida in June 2012. Believed to be a victim of sex trafficking. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Demakia Phinizee, 26: vanished in Tupelo, Mississippi during October 2007. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

April Pickens, 29: vanished in Asheville, North Carolina during December 2011. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Priti 'Ashley' Porter, 22: vanished from her family's home in Gastonia, North Carolina during April 2009. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Timeka Pridgen, 16: kidnapped from her home in La Grange, North Carolina in May 2001. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Sophie Reeder, 15: vanished in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in May 2017. Believed to be a victim of child trafficking. (full case write up | case Facebook page)

Jalesa Reynolds, 18: vanished in Scotland Neck, North Carolina in February 2010. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

LaQuanta Riley, 18: vanished in Montgomery, Alabama during December 2003. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Brittany Robinson, 14: kidnapped by her non-custodial father in Mobile, Alabama during June 2012. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Jasmine Robinson, 23: vanished in Archer, Florida in February 2019. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Relisha Rudd, 8: vanished in Washington, DC in February 2014. (full case write up | petition to increase reward money in her case)

Logan Schiendelman, 19: vanished from Tumwater, Washington in May 2016. (full write-up on case | fundraiser for reward money)

Alexis Scott, 20: vanished from Peoria, Illinois in September 2017. (full case write-up | fundraiser for search efforts & support for her young son)

Jasmaine Smith, 22: vanished from Warren, Ohio in June 2015. (full case write-up | fundraiser for reward money)

Sage Smith, 19: vanished from Charlottesville, Virginia during November 2012 after coming out as transgender. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Tammyetta Spaudling, 37: vanished in Jackson, Mississippi during September 2016. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Ebonee Spears, 30: vanished from Wilmington, North Carolina during January 2016. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Ciara Stacho, 16: vanished in Inkster, Michigan during August 2015. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Calandra Stallworth, 29: vanished in Crestview, Florida during March 2017. (full case write-up |  link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Lashaya Stine, 16: vanished in Aurora, Colorado during July 2016. Believed to be forced into trafficking. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Keshia Sylvester, 29: vanished in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana during September 2017. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Mercedes Toliver, 18: vanished in Prescott, Arkansas in December 2016. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Nefertiri Trader, 33: kidnapped from her home in New Castle, Delaware during June 2014. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Christina Voltaire, 22: vanished from her apartment in Winter Haven, Florida during January 2011. (full case write-up | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Delecia Waddy, 24: vanished after being spotted in Richmond, Virginia in March 2017. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

DeNeka Walker, 30: vanished from Muskegon, Michigan in August 2010. (full case write-up | case Wordpress site | link to shareable missing persons' flyer)

Tamala Wells, 33: vanished in Detroit, Michigan during August 2012. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

Caleta White, 18: vanished after taking a bus to Tukwila, Washington in August 2006. (full case write-up | case Facebook page)

[mojave-pete]

PELOSI THROWS A PETTY TANTRUM AT THE STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH

Remember her rude “clap back” last year?..Pelosi takes it further with ripping the speech in half!

Trump’s finest moment- a “perfect” SOTU speech

Trump gave a historic SOTU speech on Tuesday night.  He talked about a bright future for all Americans and highlighted his administration’s accomplishments.  It was a wonderful night for all Americans and the country.

Trump honored many great Americans last night including:

Tony Rankins, a US veteran and recovering drug addict.

Stephanie and Janiyah Davis from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Kelli and Gage Hake from Stillwater, Oklahoma

Jody Jones from Farmersville, California.

Paul Morrow from Montgomery, Alabama.

Deputy Chief Raul Ortiz from Del Rio, Texas.

Tony Rankins from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Robin and Ellie Schneider from Kansas City.

Ivan Simonovis from Caracas, Venezuela.

Trump also honored Rush Limbaugh with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

As for the Democrats, they proved without a doubt last night that they are a party of America loathing mob of vindictive petty haters.

Seven Democrats did not even show up for the SOTU including “brain Trust” AOC. The ones that did refused to clap, booed and hissed at Trump’s accomplishments for America.

Watching Nancy Pelosi’s face last night you could see the hatred building though the speech as she jiggled her dentures in her mouth and glared at the copy of Trump’s SOTU address clutched in her boney vodka stained fingers.  Finally at the conclusion of Trump’s speech, she couldn’t contain her emotions any more and stood up and made a show of ripping the speech in half. The Speaker Of the House had a temper tantrum in front of the nation and the world.  The mask fell leaving no doubt about Pelosi and the Democrats.

Pelosi’s Legacy- she just ripped up:

One of our last surviving Tuskegee Airmen.

The survival of a child born at 21 weeks.

The mourning families of Rocky Jones and Kayla Mueller.

A service member’s reunion with his family.

Not to mention Pelosi broke the law! She needs to resign! 18 U.S. Code §2071.Concealment, removal, or mutilation generally >(a)Whoever willfully and unlawfully conceals, removes, mutilates, obliterates, or destroys, or attempts to do so, or, with intent to do so takes and carries away any record, proceeding, map, book, paper, document, or other thing, filed or deposited with any clerk or officer of any court of the United States, or in any public office, or with any judicial or public officer of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. >(b)Whoever, having the custody of any such record, proceeding, map, book, document, paper, or other thing, willfully and unlawfully conceals, removes, mutilates, obliterates, falsifies, or destroys the same, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both; and shall forfeit his office and be disqualified from holding any office under the United States. As used in this subsection, the term “office” does not include the office held by any person as a retired officer of the Armed Forces of the United States. >shall forfeit his office and be disqualified from holding any office under the United States. >shall forfeit his office https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2071

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Marco Place House, Venice Property

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Jan 20, 2022

“Swan Song” Producer Jonathan King Lists Rare Venice Walk-Streets Compound at $10 million!

Location: Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA

Source: TopTenRealEstateDeals

Marco Place House, Venice Property

“Swan Song” Producer Jonathan King Lists Rare Venice Walk-Streets Compound!

It’s always fun to take a look into the homes of Hollywood movers and shakers and if you’re a fan of Dreamgirls, Stillwater, Roma or the recently released tearjerker/futuristic movie Swan Song, award-winning, film-producer Jonathan King is selling his bespoke Venice, California home. King turned two properties into one very private, glamorous compound on one of the city’s historically famous walk streets that add to making Venice unique. It is priced at $10 million.

Venice and its beach have long been a playground for the rich, the famous and the tourists who go there hoping to rub elbows with them while out shopping or when cozying up at the bar of a popular drinking hole. Stars such as Julia Roberts, Kate Beckinsale and Anjelica Huston have called it home.

It has its canals lined with swanky residences and the walking streets full of character and upscale homes, eateries and designer shops. But it also has the beach boardwalk where lovers of funk and bohemian vibes can also get their fill of fun. It’s the perfect place for a hideaway or full-time residence for those who seek both worlds at their fingertips.

In 2015, Jonathan King purchased two next-door properties on the popular walk-street, Marco Place. He proceeded to turn them into one fabulous home with a strong focus on privacy. Over the next five years, his efforts turned into a four-bedroom contemporary home and a detached two-story building with a guest suite and balcony upstairs and a pool house on the ground floor.

In addition to the formal rooms, kitchen and a highly functional butler’s pantry with every conceivable amenity, the home also has an office with a convenient outside entry, ensuring that business can be conducted without access to the private quarters.

With 3,900 square feet of total living space, the main house contains three bedrooms and two baths and an expansive master suite upstairs with wraparound balcony. The ground level is designed with an open floor plan with a cocktail bar, chef’s kitchen and a bar-style island.

The outdoor entertaining area is expansive with an outdoor kitchen and multiple dining venues with pool, spa and privacy. Geared for the California lifestyle, it also has a fire feature, built-in heat lamps and the pool has a 30-foot mosaic mural in blue tiles that depict a breaking wave. The home includes under-floor heating, solar power, and a gated two-car garage.

The property is listed with Suzanne Costello and Jennifer Hughes at Bulldog Realtors, Venice, CA.

Photos: Luke Gibson Photography

Source: 805marco.com

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Can Kirby finally take UGA to a place they haven’t been since 1980?

Over the next couple of weeks, we will be taking a quick look at every Auburn opponent on the 2020 schedule.

2019 Record: 12-2 (7-2)

2020 Signing Class: 1st (1st SEC)

Head Coach: Kirby Smart (5th Season)

Key Departures:

QB Jake Fromm - 234/385 (60.8%) 2,860 yds 24 TD 5 INT

RB D’Andre Swift - 196 carries 1,218 yds 6.2 avg 7 TD 7 rec 24 yds 9.0 avg TD

WR Lawrence Cager - 33 rec 476 yds 14.4 avg 4 TD

OT Andrew Thomas - 1st Round Draft Pick

OT Isaiah Wilson - 1st Round Draft Pick

DT Tyler Clark - 26 tackles 8.0 TFL 2.5 sacks

LB Tae Crowder - 62 tackles 4.0 TFL 4 PBU FR TD

S J.R. Reed - 54 tackles 2.0 TFL 0.5 sacks INT 7 PBU FR FF TD

Key Returners:

QB Jamie Newman (GS) - 220/361 (60.9%) 2,868 yds 26 TD 11 INT 180 carries 574 yds 3.2 avg 6 TD (@ Wake Forest)

QB J.T. Daniels (RSo) - 216/363 yds (59.5%) 2,672 yds 14 TD 10 INT

WR George Pickens (So) - 49 rec 727 yds 14.8 avg 8 TD

OL Ben Cleveland (Sr)

C Trey Hill (Jr)

OLB Azeez Ojulari (RSo) - 33 tackles 6.0 TFL 5.5 sacks

LB Monty Rice (Sr) - 89 tackles 3.0 TFL 3 PBU

S Richard Lecounte (Sr) - 61 tackles 4.5 TFL 4 INT 3 PBU 3 FR 2 FF

Preview

It hasn’t taken long for Kirby Smart to build an even more impressive recruiting machine in Athens, GA than the one he left in Tuscaloosa. For the third time in four years, Smart signed the #1 recruiting class in the country per 247 Composite. That means, at least on paper, the Dawgs are more talented than every opponent on their schedule in 2020.

And yet...

Despite the Dawgs tremendous success over the past three seasons, that national championship trophy continues to elude them. In 2017, UGA got spanked in Jordan-Hare only to rebound in Atlanta before blowing the national title game and kickstarting the Tua hype. In 2018, LSU dropped 36 points on the Dawgs in Death Valley and once again UGA choked a 2nd half lead to the Tide in a championship game. Last year, UGA inexplicably lost at home to South Carolina before getting run out of Mercedes-Benz Stadium by eventual the national champion LSU.

UGA has been one of the best programs in the country the past three seasons, consistently loaded with elite talent but haven’t yet been able to reach that ultimate mountain top. Can 2020 be the year?

Well it helps the Dawgs should field the best defense in America this fall. LSU hung 37 points on that unit in the SEC title game but no other offense surpassed 20. UGA kept offenses out of the endzone through stout run defense and a smothering secondary. Per SP+, the Dawgs defense was the best in the country in 2019 and most every major piece returns this fall.

Up front, UGA loses Tyler Clark who lead the Dawgs in tackles for loss last season but everyone else is back. Georgia runs a lot of three man fronts and asks their big guys up front to eat space so they don’t necessarily post gaudy stats. But they excel at plugging gaps and eliminating anything between the tackles. Throw in 5-star signee Jalen Carter and this unit is definitely in the running for one of the best in the country in 2020.

At the second level, Tae Crowder is gone but senior captain Monty Rice returns along with a host of former elite prospects in the likes of Nakobe Dean, Channing Tindall and Quay Walker. On the edge, Azeez Ojulari looks poised to be a breakout star following his 8 sack redshirt freshman season. UGA is also hopeful five start signee Mekhail Sherman can be an instant impact player off the edge.

In the secondary, UGA returns four starters including turnover generating machine Richard LeCounte. There’s also a bunch of young talent that could take starring roles this fall. Guys like Tyrique Stevenson, Divaad Wilson and 5-star signee Kelee Ringo. A lot of NFL talent on the backend of this defense.

But none of that will matter if UGA can’t get its offense out of 2009. That’s why Kirby Smart pushed last year’s offensive coordinator James Coley out the door and brought in Todd Monken. Monken became a rising star back in 2011 when he elevated Oklahoma State’s offense to one of the best in the nation. After two seasons in Stillwater, he took the head coaching job at Southern Miss coming off a winless year under Ellis Johnson. He quickly turned the Golden Eagles back into a formidable opponent in the C-USA before bolting to the NFL. Smart is hoping Monken can have the same type of impact on the Dawgs offense as Joe Brady did on LSU last season.

He has some interesting pieces to work with in 2020. Jake Fromm made the surprising decision to jump to the NFL after a solid 2019 season. That opened the door for UGA to poach two of the top QB transfers on the market in Jamie Newman and JT Daniels. Newman was the offense for Wake Forest last season, throwing for over 2,800 yards and rushing for 500+ more. Daniels is a former five star who lost his job at USC following an injury last fall. He needs a waiver to be eligible in 2020 but those can be unpredictable so it wouldn’t be shocking to hear his waiver gets approved. If that were to happen, a very interesting QB battle would be on Kirby’s hands and we’ve seen in the past that Smart handles those extremely well...

With D’Andre Swift, Lawrence Cager and Brian Herrien all gone, it’s clear who the top weapon will be in 2020 for this Dawgs offense, former Auburn commit George Pickens. Pickens lived up to all the hype, both good and bad, last fall. He lead the Dawgs in receiving yards but also missed time due to punching a defender in the face. If the Dawgs can keep him under control, he’s got a chance to have a huge sophomore season.

Up front, Georgia lost two first round draft picks at tackle, an expected starter to the transfer portal and their outstanding offensive line coach. But the cupboard is far from bare with some talented interior OL talent returning plus some young elite OT talent including 5-star signee Broderick Jones.

Who will run behind that offensive line is still up in the air. Zamir White was once the nation’s top ranked running back but has been slowed by injuries. James Cook is an explosive weapon in the open field but hasn’t been used outside of a gadget guy. There’s buzz around Kenny McIntosh and a stud true freshman in Kendall Milton. There’s no question UGA will have talent but whether they can replicate Swift’s production is a major question heading into the fall.

For Auburn, it’s all about finding ways to generate offense against this stout UGA defense. The Tigers defense has played well enough for Auburn to win every contest against Kirby’s Dawgs since 2016 but only once has the offense scored more than two touchdowns. Unsurprisingly, that’s Malzahn’s lone win over Smart.

This is also the first time since 1936 that Auburn and Georgia face off outside the month of November. I think the move up in the schedule helps the Tigers especially with spring practice cancelled. UGA is hoping to make a pretty major offensive scheme change and that’s going to take time to implement with a new quarterback, offensive line and running back. Chances are good that it won’t be running at full speed this early in the season. But truthfully Auburn’s chances of victory come down to the offense. Can Chad Morris unlock the missing component to put points up on this Smart defense? If so, Auburn could escape Athens with their first W since 2007. If not, a very familiar scene could play out in Sanford Stadium this October.

War Eagle!

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William LeRoy "Bill" Palmer, DMin, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, November 25, 2020, in his home at Asbury Place Kingsport, TN at 99 years of age. He was a World War II veteran and member of First Baptist Church, Kingsport. Born on August 17, 1921 in Prowers County, Colorado, Bill was the eldest child of the late William Ellis and Mary Agnes (Wells) Palmer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Ellen Bourne Palmer; their three children, Joy (Mrs. Lee) McConnell of Kingsport, David William (Betty) Palmer of Charleston, SC, and Mary Ellen (Mrs. David) Andrews of Westerville, OH; four granddaughters, Laura McConnell, Ashley McConnell (Mrs. Alan) Hobbs, Katie Bourne Palmer, and Sarah Palmer Andrews; two great-grandchildren, Mac and Emeline Hobbs; and sister, Irene DePalma of Plainfield, NH. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lt. Col. Lyle F. Palmer. He received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord when he was eight years old. He was ordained as a Southern Baptist minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 1948. In his ministry, he served as pastor of Cross Roads Baptist Church, Greenville County, SC; Dorchester-Waylyn Baptist Church, Charleston, SC; Edwards Road Baptist Church, Greenville, SC; First Baptist Church, Morristown, TN; First Baptist Church, Galax, VA; and Witt Baptist Church, Morristown. He was President of Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy (now the Kings Academy) in Seymour, TN. He served as an interim pastor at over 20 Baptist churches across East Tennessee. His love for people and Jesus Christ kept him active in ministry until he was 85 years old. His ministry continued through many different activities until his death. Dr. Palmer was a lifetime learner and educator. He graduated from La Junta Senior High School and Browns Business College in La Junta, CO. He attended George Washington University in Washington, DC, while working for the Department of State, and Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University) in Stillwater, OK during World War II. Following military service, he graduated from Bob Jones University (Magna Cum Laude and Salutatorian) with a Bachelor of Arts and then a Master of Arts. He graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, with a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry. He completed the Clinical Pastoral Certification from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. He taught New Testament Koine Greek at Bob Jones University and Southeastern Seminary. As president of Harrison-Chilhowee he studied school administration at Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN and pursued doctoral study in school administration at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Across his ministerial career, Dr. Palmer served in many leadership positions. He was First Vice President of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and President of the South Carolina Baptist Pastors Conference. He was First Vice President and President of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. He was elected Moderator of the Charleston (SC) Baptist Association, the Greenville (SC) Baptist Association, the Nolichucky (TN) Baptist Association, and the New River (VA) Baptist Association. He served as a board of trustee's member for the following institutions: founding board of The Baptist College in Lower South Carolina (now Charleston Southern University); Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN; Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, VA; and, East Tennessee Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN. He was a Commissioner of the Education Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. In Tennessee he served on the State Education Commissioner's Advisory Council on Non-Public School Education and was appointed to the Governor's Job Opportunity Committee. Palmer was elected as President of the National Alumni of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Southeastern Alumni Associations of South Carolina and Tennessee. While serving as Pastor of Witt Baptist Church in Morristown, he was recognized by the Tennessee Baptist Convention as "Small Church Pastor of the Year". A veteran of World War II, he was assigned to the 381st Bombardment Group (Heavy) of the 8th Air Force Group in the European Theater of Operations. He served as a Staff Sergeant in Group Headquarters (S-3) at Ridgewell Air Force Base in Essex County, England. A long time Rotarian, he was President of the Morristown, TN Rotary Club and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow. The family will have a private military graveside service at Mountain Home National Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Palmer's memory to the Capital Needs Fund of First Baptist Church, Kingsport. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Oklahoma Bid Bonds

The below post is an excellent introduction to bid bonds. Quote bonds, as you know, are bonds utilized in the construction industry. These bonds guarantee that if somebody bids on a task, and is awarded the agreement, then they will go forward with performing under the regards to the arrangement.

See the below post for more good details. You can see the original article here: https://swiftbonds.com/bid-bond/oklahoma-2/

Oklahoma Bid Bonds

What is a Bid Bond in Oklahoma?

A bid bond is one of the types of surety bonds, which guarantees that the bidder will accept the project and complete it according to its terms. It provides assurance to the project owner that the bidder has the ability and ability to finish the job once you are selected after winning the bidding process. The simple reason is that you need one in order to get the work. But the bigger question is why are more owners/developers requiring a bid bond? The simple answer is risk. Given the uncertainty of the marketplace, which includes long-time contractors closing their doors, to municipalities filing bankruptcy (or just slow paying), has led to owners being afraid that their contractors will be unable to finish the job. Thus, they require a some protection.

Just fill out our bond application here and email it to gary@swiftbonds.com – click here to get our Oklahoma Bid Bond Application

A bid bond is issued as part of a bid by a surety bond company to the project owner. The owner is then assures that the winning bidder will take on the contract under the terms at which they bid.

Most bid bonds contain a bid percentage (usually five (5%) or ten (10%) percent, is forfeited if you don’t accept the job).

How much does a Bid Bond Cost in Oklahoma?

Swiftbonds does not charge for a surety bid bond (with two exceptions, see below). The reason that we don’t charge for a bid bond is that we will charge for the P&P bond if you get the job. The cost of a surety bid bond can vary widely depending on the amount of coverage that is required (see below).

Two exceptions for bid bond charges: 1) We do charge for Overnight fees 2) We will charge you if there is NOT going to be a contract bond.

How much do bonds cost in OK?

Bond prices fluctuate based on the job size (that is, it’s based on the cost of the underlying contract). The cost of a bond is estimated through a couple of back-of-the-envelope calculations. In general, the cost is approximately three percent (3%) for jobs under $800,000 and then the percentage is lower as the contract amount increases. We work diligently to find the lowest premiums possible in the state of Oklahoma. Please call us today at (913) 286-6501. We’ll find you the very best rate possible for your maintenance bond or completion bond. Things that can affect this pricing are the perceived risk of the job, the financial position of the entity being bonded, plus other factors.

Bond Amount Needed Fee 2-3% >$800,000 1.5-3% >$1.500,000 1-3%

These rates are for Merit clients, Standard rates are higher

How do I get a Bid Bond in Oklahoma?

We make it easy to get a contract bid bond. Just click here to get our Oklahoma Bid Bond Application. Fill it out and then email it and the Oklahoma bid specs/contract documents to gary@swiftbonds.com or fax to 855-433-4192.

You can also call us at (913) 286-6501. We fully review each application for bid bonds and then submit it to the surety that we believe will provide the best surety bond for your company. We have a excellent success rate in getting our clients bid bonds at the best rates possible.

What is a Oklahoma Bid Bond?

A bid bond is a bond that provides assurance that you will accept the work if you win the contract. The bid fee (usually five (5%) or ten (10%) percent) is a penalty that is paid when you win the bid, but then decide not to take the work.

Find a Bid Bond near Me

Typically, a bid bond and P&P bond are done together in the same contract by the surety. This way, the owner of the project is assured that the project can be completed pursuant to the terms of the contract and that it will not be liened by any contractor. This is risk security for the owner of the project.

Who Gets the Bond?

The general contractor is the company that obtains the bond. It is for the benefit of the owner (or in the case of government contract work, the governmental entity). It’s the general contractor that has to apply for the bond and be underwritten before the bid bond is written by the surety. This is also known as bonding a business.

We provide bid bonds bonds in each of the following counties:

Adair Alfalfa Atoka Beaver Beckham Blaine Bryan Caddo Canadian Carter Cherokee Choctaw Cimarron Cleveland Coal Comanche Cotton Craig Creek Custer Delaware Dewey Ellis Garfield Garvin Grady Grant Greer Harmon Harper Haskell Hughes Jackson Jefferson Johnston Kay Kingfisher Kiowa Latimer Le Flore Lincoln Logan Love McClain McCurtain McIntosh Major Marshall Mayes Murray Muskogee Noble Nowata Okfuskee Oklahoma Okmulgee Osage Ottawa Pawnee Payne Pittsburg Pontotoc Pottawatomie Pushmataha Roger Mills Rogers Seminole Sequoyah Stephens Texas Tillman Tulsa Wagoner Washington Washita Woods Woodward

And Cities: Tulsa Oklahoma City Norman Edmond Lawton Stillwater Broken Arrow Enid Moore Muskogee

See our Oregon Bid Bond page here.

More on Bid Bonds https://swiftbonds.com/bid-bond/.

Learning More About Applying and Finding The Right Bid Bonds For Your Needs

Bid Bonds can be complicated to apply for, especially if you don’t understand how they work. Most individuals consider this as insurance, but it’s actually a type of guarantee that the principal will perform their work properly for the obliged. Insurance companies usually offer a Surety Bid Bond, but you cannot call it insurance because its function is different. Most individuals will require you to get a bid bond before they consider your services as it is a form of guarantee to them.

If you’d like to consider applying for a bid bond or other bonds, you must understand how they work. We will provide you information on the importance of Bid Bonds and how they actually work.

The Importance Of A Surety Bid Bond

Bid Bonds will always be in demand to protect the public because it is a kind of assurance that your obligations and duties will be completed. Most states require you to get a license surety bond to ensure that your company will adhere to state code and laws and you get a contract bond to guarantee that a public project will be completed. A Surety Bid Bond is meant for the obliged since they are the ones that are being protected, but it will also benefit you because the clients will trust you and your work. There are thousands of bonds right now and the type of bond that you are trying to find will depend upon your situation.

The Primary Purpose Of A Surety Bid Bond

Bid Bonds are a three-party agreement between the principal, the obliged and the surety company. The principal is the employer or company which will perform the work and the obliged is known as the project owner. Construction companies will almost always be required by law to acquire Bid Bonds if they’re chosen for a public project. The government will require a construction company to get a host of bonds before they work on a certain project. The bond will ensure that the sub-contractors and the other workers will be paid even if the contractor defaults. The contractor will cover the losses, but when they reach their limit, the duty will fall to the surety company.

How To Apply For A Surety Bid Bond

Bid Bonds are provided by insurance providers, but there are standalone surety businesses that focus on these products. A surety company must be licensed by a state Department of Insurance.

It won’t be easy to apply for a bond since the applicants will have to go through a process that is comparable to applying for a loan. The bond underwriters will look into the credit profile of the applicant, their financial history and other key factors.

It means that there is a chance that you won’t be approved for a bid bond, particularly if the bond underwriters see something from your credit rating that makes them think you will be a risk.

How Much Will You Spend?

You cannot put an exact cost on a Surety Bid Bond because the cost is affected by numerous factors like the bond type, bond amount, where it will likely be issued, contractual risk, credit history of the applicant and more. There are thousands of different bonds available today and the cost will depend on the bond that you want to get. The amount of the bond will be a factor because you could select a $10,000 bond or a $25,000 bond or higher.

If you already have a credit history of 700 and above or very near this number, you can be eligible for the standard bonding market and you will need to pay 1 to 4 percent of the Surety Bid Bond amount. It means that if you obtain a $10,000 bond, you only have to pay $100 to $400 for the interest.

Your Application For A Bid Bond Could Be Rejected

There is a possibility that your bid bond request will be refused by the surety company since it will depend upon the information that they can get from the background check. If the surety company thinks that it will be a risk to give you a bid bond, they will deny your application. Your credit history is one of the most important factors to be approved for a bid bond because if you have a bad credit history, it shows a risk of default on the bond.

You CAN get a bid bond even if you have a bad credit score, but most likely you will pay an interest rate upwards of 10 to 20 percent.

If you plan to get a Surety Bid Bond, make certain you understand what is required prior to deciding. It is not easy to apply for, but if you know more about them, it will be a little bit easier to be approved.

A Deeper Look At Quote Bonds in Building A Quote Bond is a kind of surety bond utilized to guarantee that a professional bidding on a task or job will participate in the contract with the obligee if awarded.

A Bid Bond is released in the quantity of the agreement quote, with the similar requirements as that of an Efficiency Bond.

Everything About Bid Bonds in Building And Construction The origins of our service was carefully linked with the arrangement of performance bonds to the contracting industry. It found that the personal specialist generally was insolvent when the task was awarded, or grew to become insolvent earlier than the obstacle was finished.

The standing of your surety firm is essential, because it ensures you that when you have troubles or if even worse includes worst you'll have a trustworthy partner to turn to and get aid from. We work just with A-rated and T-listed business, probably the most reputable corporations in the market.

Usually no, they are different. Quote bonds mechanically turn into efficiency bonds in case you are awarded the agreement.

What Is A Building And Construction Surety Bond? The origins of our company was thoroughly linked with the arrangement of performance bonds to the contracting market. Even if some tasks do not need expense and efficiency bonds, you will require to get bonded lastly because most of public efforts do require the bonds. The longer a little specialist waits to get bonded, the more durable it will be considering that there will not be a observe report of meeting the obligatory requirements for bonding and carrying out bonded work.

It's your pre-authorized bond limits. Bond strains embrace single and mix limits. The only restrict is the biggest bond you might get for one specific task. The aggregate limitation is the entire amount of bonded work available you possibly can have without hold-up.

The Importance Of Bid Bonds near You Arms, generators, radio towers, tree removal, computers, softward, smoke alarm, ornamental work, scaffolding, water towers, lighting, and resurfacing of current roads/paved areas. Bid bonds in addition work an additional assurance for task owners that a bidding professional or subcontractor is certified to carry out the job they're bidding on. There are 2 causes for this.

https://swiftbonds.com/bid-bond/oklahoma-2/

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color me purple ♡ part three

 ✄ - - - -   part 1 , part 2 , part 3   - - - - soundtrack - - - - ♡

synopsis: it’s summer and you’re back at camp stillwater. as a counselor you mean serious business and you’ll do whatever it takes for your cabin to come out on top. the only thing in the way of that; ellie williams and her crazy antics. 

      | 𓆣 | pairing & wc: ellie williams x reader. wc: 3.4k

      | ❀ | cw (by part): 18+ themes (MDNI), modern au, fem reader, some angst, ellie and reader fight, sweet love confession, !!SMUT WARNING!! (minors plz steer clear of this fic + dni), swearing, dom!ellie, sub!reader, whipped cream play, slightly public??, fingering (e receiving), oral (r receiving), scissoring (e + r), pet names (princess, sweet girl, baby, etc.), praise, edging kinda, some aftercare (lmk if i missed anything!!)

a/n: hello lovelies!!! i apologize for taking a whole ass week to get out this last part, i was on vacation and not feeling very inspired. finally though, i present a nasty, sweet ending that i hope you all love. so fun to write and read back, like why am i all hot and bothered rn lol. like always, thank you for the support!! ♡~ lola

That night Ellie replayed your words over and over in her head trying to dissect their meaning. Had her player-esque persona finally caught up to her? If so, why did it matter to you?

Through some deep speculation, she began connecting the dots. There seemed to be a real possibility that you liked Ellie as more than a friend, just as she did you. There was no way to be sure though, not unless she asked. But, the task seemed daunting considering it felt as if she had already ruined what she didn’t know was there.

The image of your tear stained face was seared into Ellie’s mind and proved as motivation to confess, apologize, explain. As long as you’d listen she’d repair the damage done to your heart. A tinge of regret hit Ellie as she thought about the meaningless hookups of summer's past. It was her way of dealing with unrequited love. But of course, now that that love doesn’t seem so unrequited, her mistakes have come back to taint it. 

♡

The following morning kicked off bright and early. 8:00am to be exact. The sky was pure blue with no fluffs of white to shade from the fury that was the sun. In virtue of the rising temperatures the expansive lake beckoned masses of campers into its waters. Just in time for the kayak relay race about to take place.

Each team lined up in number order spanning across the weathered wood of the dock. At the very end stood teams 11 and 12, you and Ellie heading your rows of campers. With the sting of yesterday's interactions you continued giving Ellie the cold shoulder.

It took everything inside to void your gaze from her, trying to focus on the games, while Ellie lacked the self control to look at anything but you. She studied your glowy skin and the way your sweat gathered at the nape of your neck from the sweltering heat. She took note of the stray hairs that clung to the moisture you produced and the way your brows remained furrowed as you fought every instinct urging you towards her. It felt like absolute torture and although neither of you said a word, there was a mutual understanding of the shared pain. However, before the tension could beat down on you any longer a loud whistle blew, signaling the start of the race.

Each counselor kicked off the relay heading straight for the finish. You slipped into your kayak, gripping onto the red double-bladed paddle that propelled you forward. Ellie’s boat was in line with yours sending aggressive ripples in between the two hunks of floating plastic. The course stretched over 500 meters and as you reached the 400 meter mark you were still neck and neck with Ellie, fighting for first place.

This is usually how it went but something about today was different, something in Ellie’s eye’s hinted towards a more complicated journey towards triumph. She suddenly jerked her boat to the right, straight towards yours. The pointed tip of her kayak rammed into the side of yours rocking it side to side and throwing you off course. Knowing her abilities, you recognized this as a pursuit at instigation. 

“HEY FUCK OFF!” you shouted with anger before swerving your boat to the left, hitting hers in retaliation. Ellie continued to push back.

“Oh so now you’ll speak to me?!” 

“Are you serious right now? Stop fucking with me Ellie!” You attempted to continue forward, but as multiple racers passed you and Ellie blocked your path, it felt like no use. 

“You can’t be mad at me forever!” her voice was desperate rather than angry and this left you baffled at her exact motives. 

“Oh yeah? TRY ME!” Ellie took your words as an invitation and used her paddle to scoop at the murky water sending it your way. You screamed in irritation as it hit you right in the face, soaking your once dry body.

Before you knew it, you were rising from your seated position to catapult even more water back at her. Ellie then stood up right with you, continuing the petty fight and reaching across the edge of her floating device to grab ahold of your paddle. At this point the both of you were blinded with vexation playing tug of war with the rod of plastic. Your boat rocked back and forth, more and more violently each time as you began to lose balance. With one last wave of water and the pull of Ellie you both tumbled into the lake in a mess of arms, legs, and curses.

You quickly shot up with the help of your life jacket, now drenched. Screams and laughters erupted along with the violent blowing of Mrs. Campbell’s whistle to halt the race and deal with the trouble you and Ellie caused. The both of you had been sentenced to kitchen duty and expected to sort out whatever drama had ensued. With the weight of your decisions, you were then banished from the lake and sent off to prepare lunch in place of the usual cooks.

♡

The double doors of the mess hall swung open with attitude as you and Ellie waltzed in. The air was shockingly cool compared to the barren heat just outside. Your wet hair became a nuisance as its once cooling effect now left you cold and miserable in the air conditioning.

Ellie led the way into the sterile looking kitchen and you followed in silence. Little words had been said between the two of you since your rage filled water fight. Although now, all rage had dissipated, leaving only feelings of shame and heartache in the air you shared. The silence grew heavy and the things left unsaid began bubbling up.

You reached for a ratty gray apron hanging on the dull walls trying to focus on the assigned task of cooking lunch. Staring at the chipped paint, you fumbled at the strings behind your back trying to tie them but to no avail. 

“Uh- do you want some help?” Despite Ellie being the only one in the room, her voice startled you. She inched closer waiting for your permission to assist and you obliged. Ellie’s hands reached to the contour of your waist, gripping the fabric. The brush of her knuckles across the small of your back sent a parade of chills to your skin. Her touch was slow and agonizing. Part of you wondered if she’d purposely made such prolonged contact as she tied the strings into a sloppy bow.

Although Ellie’s duty was done, you both remained still, you facing the wall and her facing your back. She reached once more to your familiar waistline and quickly flipped you around towards her.

“There… all done.” she murmured. In that moment with just inches between each other, eyes locked, you finally felt sure of her feelings, and your feelings, and the fact that you couldn’t keep pretending to hate her. The universe would stop at nothing to bring the two of you together and it was time to surrender. Ellie’s emerald orbs were full of you and only you and she knew she had to say something. If not now, when?

“I’m so fucking sorry. For everything. Please– forgive me.” You collapsed into her body like a house of cards. These were the words you needed to hear. Voice cracking, you called out her name in desperation.

“Ellie-” She urgently completed the other half of the embrace. Your face nestled perfectly into the crick of her neck like it was fate. Pine soap and earthy lake water wafted through your senses as you took in a deep inhale of relief. The following breaths were rocky and unsteady as all your pinned up emotions rose to the surface. Still stuck in Ellie’s crevice you began a gentle cry.

“Hey- hey- look at me. Don’t cry bunny.” She pulled your damp face in the cradle of her hands and guided you into contact with her glassy, green eyes. 

“Els, you- you have no idea what you do to me.” you struggled through the vulnerable sentence. Ellie pulled you back into the warmth of her body squeezing you even tighter like she was worried you might float away. Your words sat in the air waiting to be tended to until finally Ellie acted.

“I think I might.” Her answer was like a warm blanket around your heart. You looked up from your sanctuary in her frame and she stared back. You played a cat and mouse game of glances from eyes to lips and pressure rose.

Ellie took a deep inhale and asked the anticipated question, “can I kiss you?” With no time for words you dove into her soft mouth. Your top lip slotted perfectly in between hers, sealing the gap of yearning that had amassed from years of rivalry.

The peck was hard and long. It’s tenderness evoked cries of queer happiness from the both of you. Your tears mixed with hers was an act of love, and a long-awaited one at that. Ellie’s lips began to wander down to your neck and then your collarbones evoking sweet giggles from your throat. 

“Ellie- Ellie- enough. We do have to cook, you know.” A disappointing realization but true nonetheless. 

“Fine, fine.” Ellie’s kisses halted but you could still feel each one radiating off your skin. Your smile didn’t falter once as you and Ellie whipped up lunch for the campers. Who would’ve thought punishment could be this fun?

♡

After the 12 cabins passed in and out of the mess hall, consuming the meal, you and Ellie followed behind to clean up. After the kitchen was tidied, you both ventured into the dining area to wipe off the tables scattered throughout.

You dipped your sudsy rag into the bucket of cleaning solution and swirled it across the laminated wood. The table was long and wide forcing you to bend over the edge to extend your arm towards the hard to reach parts. Your ass up in the air was like a bright flag waving for Ellie to come over and assist, but not with the cleaning. She snaked both arms around your waist connecting them at your tummy. Her groin then pressed at your hips with reverence. She admired your shape and the way you somehow always slotted perfectly into her.

“Ellieeee…” You drug out her name nice and long, disguising your pleasure with annoyance. She began planting more kisses in the same pattern as before.

“What? Do you want me to stop?” You sat up now parallel with her body, ass still against crotch. Breathy air escaped from your mouth as Ellie gently nibbled at your ear, sending your head into a spin. You gulped out a string of “nos”, adamant about how much you needed her. And how you needed her now.

Your expression of desperation triggered Ellie’s strong hands into action. The 5 digits dragged up the right side of your ribs causing the soft red fabric of your shirt to bunch up, her firm motions stopping at the underside of one of your breasts. Ellie kneaded hungrily at the mound of fat, reveling in your braless form and hardening nipples. 

“C’mere, turn towards me. I wanna see your pretty face.” Her request flowed from her blushed lips like a symphony and you quickly obeyed. The table dug into your back leaving a mark as Ellie towered over you in desire like an animal. You tugged at the hem of her blue T-shirt sliding your hand under the linen. You were just as needy. Her abs flexed with the exploration of your eager hands. Wanting more, she leaned in close to deliver the message.

Her hot breath tickled you ear as she whispered, “you wanna make purple?” No matter how hot and bothered the both of you were, Ellie still found time to insert in her stupid humor. The cheesy sexual innuendo made you snicker but only for a moment before you were pulled back into her world of desire.

You nodded fervently to urge the escalation of this interaction, so she scooped you up by your pillow soft thighs and whisked you away to the kitchen. The stainless steel countertop where Ellie had positioned you was cold and left the back of your legs moderately numb. Overflowing with lust, you went for Ellie’s lips but she quickly pulled away before you could reach them.

“Ah, ah, ah.” she tsk’s before dashing away to the large industrial fridge, sending the double doors flying open with her pull.

“Els? What are you doing?” you questioned, feeling the ache between your legs amp up. You weren’t sure how much longer you could wait for her touch.

“I’m hungry.” she answered simply, pulling out a large red canister of dairy. Confusion was your prominent emotion but you didn’t dare to question her methods. Shaking the metal up and down vigorously she ran back, popping off the cap on the way. Your clenched thighs were quickly peeled apart by Ellie as she made room for herself between your dangling legs. In one hand she hoisted up the whipped cream and with her other she took your chin, angling it upward.

“Open.” she commanded. You separated your lips in obedience but it wasn’t enough.

“Wider.” Ellie’s hand cradled your jaw as it dropped even further this time. With this she squirted the milky, white cream down your throat. 

“Now swallow,” she instructed until your compliance, “good girl.” A cocky, power hunger smirk painted Ellie’s face as she watched you melt into the palm of her hand. You were sure that the thin cotton of your panties was now far from dry. 

“We’re gonna have some fun now... hands up.” With assistance from the girl in blue, you shed a layer of clothing. Your tit’s instantly perked up with the frigid air of the kitchen now surrounding them. Ellie watched in awe as dozens of fantasies played out in her head. It was a struggle just deciding what she wanted to do to you first.

The whipped cream assisted her next steps as she sprayed it across your remarkable chest. You gasped in pleasure at the cold, wet sensation. Drips of white began to trickle down your stomach as Ellie played clean up with the help of her tongue. The pink muscle pressed flat to your sternum collecting a heaping of cream and then venturing back to your own mouth. Teeth clashed and tongues wrestled as the white liquid swirled between the exchange of salvia. You left the kiss just for a moment to let out an urgent mewl. Ellie’s attention was then diverted back to your beautiful, beautiful body. She continued lapping up the sweetness taking time in between to suck on your erect nipples.

“Shit- baby, it got all over your cute little shorts,” she continued, her voice smooth like butter, “we better get these off of you then, huh?” Your bottom lip quivered in sexual agony, anticipating the future promises of friction. Ellie took her built arms and hooked them around the back of your legs. Upon swift movement she pulled you to the edge of the counter, stealing your shorts and panties in the process. Frigid steel made contact with your puffy clit aiding in some sense of satisfaction while you pleaded with Ellie.

“P-please, n-n-need you Els.” You bucked your hips demonstrating the amount of discomfort you were feeling. Ellie played dumb.

“Need what?” She teased your aching cunt with gentle brushes of her fingers at your thighs and you yelped.

“Need your fingers- your mouth- something- pleassee.” The words came out in a long slur but Ellie knew just what you were begging for oh so desperately. Having fun with her little game, she brought back the canister of white fluff, this time dispersing it across the heat you held between your inviting thighs.

Red plump lips belonging to Ellie planted deep into each bit of your flesh before eventually reaching their final destination. Your exquisite folds were glazed in milk and sugar like a special treat waiting to be devoured. For just a few seconds everything was frozen as Ellie was trapped by your fantasy-like beauty. Saving the image to memory, she dove into your crotch like it was her first, last, and only meal. Her tongue swirled through every crevice of you, taking only a few beats to express words of praise…

“My sweet, sweet girl.” , “You’re all mine” , “You taste so fucking good princess.”

Although, her affirmations could hardly be understood over your exuberant cries of pleasure. In your case, sentences were the last thing being formed as your bliss began to reach a fever pitch. 

“Close,” you mumbled, “so close.”

Ellie halted all movements, not wanting it to end.

“You think I’m gonna let you cum that easy? No way baby, we still have more fun to be had.” She shook her head taunting you. No matter how much it hurt, Ellie was in control and you clenched hard trying to prevent any further acceleration to your orgasm. You wanted to be the very best girl for your very best girl. 

“Come on, let’s take this to the pantry.” She hoisted you up off your place in the kitchen and assisted you there, your slick dripping down the innards of your legs as you walked (it was really more of a wobble and hop). 

With a glistening face of your wetness, Ellie then commanded you again, “Lie down for me pretty.” You did so as Ellie stripped herself down, meeting your bareness. She dipped into your form on the cold tile but the heat of your bodies was enough to distract from all the outside factors.

Purple and blue welts appeared across your neck and breasts as Ellie sucked every bit of skin she could in between the wrath of her teeth. With her parallel to you, your hands reached down to confront the mess that was Ellie’s folds. 

“So wet.” you whimpered in satisfaction. Knowing how just your sole pleasure could do that much to her drove you mad. You couldn’t help but slip a finger inside her tight little hole, trying to give back even just a sliver of the bliss she gave you. Ellie gasped as you filled her up, releasing the bit of flesh in her mouth that she had been suctioning to.

As much as she reveled in your pleasure, you reveled in hers. More whipped cream squirted between your bodies, mixing with the influx of sweat being produced. After many sloppy, in-and-out pumps of your digits you pulled them out to taste.

Ellie took this as an opportunity to grab your hips, holding them still for her own to align just right. You both began rocking against each other, unsteady at first, but with practice you gained a perfect rhythm. Clits bumped as heaving breaths and loud groans shot through the air. The mess hall pantry has become heaven on earth. 

“Fuccckkk,  I think I’m gonna…” Ellie erupted and you followed.

“Mmmmm.” Your back arching and her hips bucking chaotically, Ellie assaulted your sensitive ball of nerves with her own. The stars aligned and the angels sang as the both of you reached the climax of your lives. It was euphoric. White flooded your vision as you continued to ride out this high with the girl of your dreams. Sweet, sweet Ellie Williams.

Finally, the ravenous movement and desperate attempts at pleasure caught back up, leaving you limp and fucked out. Ellie lay next to you with a firm grip on your hand, maintaining contact as a sense of comfort and slight fear that if she didn’t hold on you’d vanish into thin air. You rolled to your side scattering gentle pecks on her arms and torso. 

“My special girl” you whispered into her skin, just loud enough for Ellie to hear. She smiled at you and then let out a large sigh of release, kissing you back.

“God, you’re sticky. Wonder how that happened??” A stupid little grin was stamped on her face as she teased about the recent sexual escapades.

“Let me clean you up, yeah?” You nodded with adoring eyes. She was an angel in bed and out of it. With a wet rag Ellie cleaned up the sugary, sweet mess, giving an occasional kiss of tenderness. It was all you could’ve ever asked for, and it continued that way for the rest of the summer and many more to come.

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Colder - not so cold that Elly's uncomfortable, though there's no losing if she tucks in closer to soak up some body heat. Dee always ran hot, and he's been running hotter, "thanks" to the lingering hypermetabolic impact of his burns.

18. do they prefer cats or dogs? neither?

Dee's alright with either, though he's never had any - his family couldn't afford pets. But all the stray cats in Willowdale knew they could get a meal from his mom. They could be a bit of a nuisance (a couple dozen cats screaming for breakfast is a hell of a wake-up call) but they made his mother happy, which was a rare thing, so. He might be fonder of cats, for that.

25. do they get scared easily? does loud noises, shouting, etc, scare them?

Dee was always pretty hyper-vigilant - a sheepdog of a man, truly - between looking after his younger siblings, his more-and-more-often drunk and/or distressed dad, and his poor mom. So he's very keyed in to changes around him, and probably strikes as having a hell of a startle reflex. That's even more marked now, especially at night, definitely with any loud sound that's a little too close to the dangers of 'Nam: a car backfiring, a transformer blowing, anything that could be mistaken for gunfire or explosions. Not a fan of fireworks even if he is expecting them. How fearful the reaction is would really depend on the state he's in.

34. are they the jealous type? what are they most likely to be jealous of?

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Weichert’s 19th Annual Charity Outing Raises $200,000 for American Cancer Society

Weichert Family of Companies successfully raised $200,000 during its 19th Annual Charity Outing to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS) and breast cancer research. Proceeds from the event bring the grand total that Weichert has raised for the ACS and breast cancer research to a remarkable $1.612 million since the annual fundraiser began in 2001.

Joe MacDonald, Charity Outing chairperson and regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors®, presents Angela Quant, director of Regional Corporate Relations for the American Cancer Society, with a $200,000 donation to support breast cancer research. (Credit: Weichert, Realtors®)

Held annually at the picturesque Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, N.J., this year’s outing included 368 participants—golfers, as well as attendees who chose a Member for the Day, spa treatment, paint-and-sip or golf clinic option. All participants enjoyed a buffet luncheon and three-hour cocktail reception featuring awards, a silent auction and raffle drawings, including a grand prize 70-inch TV. The emcee for the event was TV and radio personality Bill Spadea.

A powerful highlight of the Charity Outing was special guest speaker and breast cancer survivor Josephine Edwards, manager of Weichert, Realtors®’ East Brunswick office. Edwards shared her personal story with attendees, reminding listeners to be generous in support of others who continue to fight the disease.

“I am proud that the Weichert Family of Companies is able to make another impressive contribution this year to the American Cancer Society,” says Joe McDonald, event chairperson and regional vice president for Weichert, Realtors®. “The Weichert culture has always been one of giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and supporting causes that strive to make the world a better place. I want to thank our residential sales offices across multiple states who contributed by holding their own unique events, as well as all of the volunteers, sponsors and individuals who donated their time, effort and funds to make the Charity Outing a success.”

A total of 83 organizations supported the fundraiser through various forms of sponsorship. Top sponsors included Joyce Van Lines and EMS & UNIRISC, plus Cruz Family Foundation, Customers Bank, Executive Movers Service & UNIRISC, Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., HMS Home Warranty, Joyce Van Lines, NatGen Premier, Radian and Safeco Insurance. Other sponsors included AmeriHome Mortgage, Arch Mortgage Insurance, Armstrong Moving, Arpin Van Lines/Arpin International, ATSG, Inc., BDO USA LLP, Centric Benefits Consulting, Cumberland Insurance Group, Custom Construction MDH Inc., Ellie Mae, Inc., Essent Guaranty, Executive Class/Beltmann, Fidelity National Title Group, Hanover Insurance Group, Innovative Communication Concepts, Kings Transfer Van Lines (Calgary) Ltd., Lexus of Route 10, Mark Mullen, Esq., Mercedes Benz of Morristown, Merrill Lynch, Mulvaney & Hahn, LLC, NBIC, Office Depot, Inc., Paul Miller Audi, Peckar & Abramson, P.C, The Philadelphia Contributionship, Plymouth Rock Assurance, Prism Digital Communication, Progressive Insurance, South Street Securities, Stillwater Insurance Services, Travelers, Universal Property & Casualty and Wells Fargo.

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Jayhawks’ Udoka Azubuike injures knee, out for Big 12 tournament

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas forward Udoka Azubuike sprained his left knee during a scrimmage this week, ruling him out of the Big 12 Tournament and putting his availability for the NCAA Tournament in question.

Jayhawks coach Bill Self said after a scrimmage at the Sprint Center that Azubuike sprained his medial collateral ligament near the end of Tuesday’s practice. Azubuike was going for a rebound and a collision occurred under the basket, leaving the 7-footer with a “Grade 1” sprain.

“We did an MRI as soon as practice was over,” Self said Wednesday. “It’s similar to an ankle or whatnot, there’s obviously a ligament that’s sprained or stretched and right now it’s too loose to put him out there, but these are injuries, I’ve been told, the healing process begins quickly.”

The ninth-ranked Jayhawks (24-7) open the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday against the Oklahoma-Oklahoma State winner, and Self said his sophomore big man won’t be examined by doctors until Sunday.

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) looks past Oklahoma State forward Mitchell Solomon (41) during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, March 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

That means backup forward Mitch Lightfoot will start in the post, and freshman Silvio De Sousa — who became eligible a couple months ago — will be forced to play more meaningful minutes.

“Silvio is going to have to play at least Mitch’s minutes, and Mitch is going to have to play Doke’s minutes,” Self said. “I wish it had happened two days ago, we could have practiced playing five guards, but we’ll have to deal with what we have.”

Azubuike, who is averaging 13.7 points and 7.1 rebounds, missed most of last season with a wrist injury. And his latest injury, which Self called a “freak accident,” merely continues a rough streak of absences for crucial players by the time the Big 12 and NCAA tournament rolls around.

Last season, star freshman Josh Jackson was suspended for the Big 12 tourney opener for a series of off-the-court incidents, and the Jayhawks promptly lost to TCU in their quarterfinal matchup.

Big man Joel Embiid missed the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments three years ago because of a back injury. Fellow big man Cliff Alexander missed all of March the following season due to an investigation into impermissible benefits. And another big man, Cheick Diallo, needed stitches after taking an elbow to his mouth and wound up sitting out a game in the Big 12 Tournament in 2016.

Azubuike’s injury is nearly identical to a sprained MCL that Perry Ellis sustained a few years ago, causing the Jayhawks’ forward to miss just over a week prior to the Big 12 Tournament.

The Jayhawks are the No. 1 seed for the league tournament after winning the regular-season crown for a record 14th consecutive year. But they are hardly the clear-cut favorite in Kansas City, and the injury to Azubuike may not even make them the favorite in their opener.

They’ll either face national player-of-the-year candidate Trae Young and Oklahoma, which split with the Jayhawks in the regular season, or Oklahoma State, which swept them quite easily.

Asked whether the Jayhawks will be able to cope without their big man, Big 12 player of the year Devonte Graham replied: “We’re going to have to be. We don’t have a choice.”

“I just feel bad for him, last year having the injury,” Graham said. “Just terrible timing.”

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