#types of e auction

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How Procurement Software is Transforming Modern Supply Chains | ProcurEngine

In today’s competitive business landscape, efficiency and precision in procurement operations have become critical. Traditional procurement methods, with their reliance on manual tasks and paperwork, often result in delays, human error, and operational bottlenecks. However, with the advent of Procurement Software Solutions, businesses are witnessing a significant shift in how they manage procurement, impacting not just cost savings but also their overall supply chain strategy.

The Impact of Procurement Software on Business Operations

The Impact of Procurement Software cannot be overstated. From automating time-consuming tasks like purchase orders and approvals to providing better control over spending, procurement software allows organizations to streamline their processes and make more informed decisions. The ability to consolidate procurement activities in one centralized platform minimizes errors, boosts efficiency, and reduces lead times, thereby significantly improving operational workflows.

By utilizing procurement software, companies are not only gaining better control over supplier relationships but also ensuring a higher level of transparency throughout the purchasing lifecycle.

Revolutionizing Supply Chains with E-Procurement Software

One of the most significant ways e-procurement software is revolutionizing supply chains is by shifting procurement activities from manual processes to digital platforms. This shift enables companies to automate approvals, track real-time spending, and enhance visibility across departments and suppliers.

E-procurement platforms facilitate smoother transactions, allowing buyers and suppliers to engage in faster, more accurate exchanges of information. The elimination of paper-based workflows means fewer errors, shorter processing times, and faster procurement cycles. As a result, businesses can maintain better inventory control, reduce costs, and respond more efficiently to supply chain disruptions.

Procurement Management Software for Strategic Operations

In the increasingly complex world of procurement, businesses are relying on procurement management software to handle supplier relationships, contracts, and performance management more effectively. These tools allow procurement teams to evaluate supplier performance based on key metrics such as delivery times, product quality, and pricing.

Through real-time data analytics, companies can monitor and assess suppliers’ strengths and weaknesses, enabling better contract negotiations and minimizing risks. This level of data-driven insight is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring that procurement operations align with the organization’s broader business strategy.

Additionally, procurement management software centralizes important information, such as contract details and supplier history, which is easily accessible to procurement teams. This ensures that critical decisions are made based on accurate, up-to-date information, leading to improved supplier performance and stronger partnerships.

How E-Procurement Software Enhances Collaboration

Successful procurement isn’t just about automation and cost-saving; it’s also about collaboration. With the help of e-procurement software, businesses can foster better relationships with their suppliers. These platforms allow for seamless communication and transparency between both parties, ensuring that all stakeholders are on the same page when it comes to deliveries, orders, and payments.

E-procurement solutions simplify the bidding process for suppliers while offering buyers a structured way to evaluate and compare bids. This improved collaboration results in stronger relationships, better service from suppliers, and more favorable contract terms for businesses.

Maximizing ROI Through Procurement Software Solutions

One of the key objectives of any business is to maximize its return on investment (ROI), and procurement software solutions play a pivotal role in this effort. By automating procurement processes and providing better oversight into supplier management, businesses can drive significant cost savings. These savings can be reinvested into other areas of the company, fostering innovation and growth.

Moreover, procurement software allows businesses to scale effectively, handling larger volumes of orders and working with a broader range of suppliers without compromising on quality or efficiency. The insights derived from procurement software enable procurement teams to make better strategic decisions, from selecting the best suppliers to optimizing purchase orders, leading to long-term cost reduction.

The Future of Procurement Software: AI and Predictive Analytics

As procurement technology continues to evolve, we are seeing more advanced features integrated into procurement software solutions. AI and predictive analytics are transforming procurement operations by providing actionable insights based on real-time data. With AI-powered tools, businesses can forecast demand, optimize inventory, and even predict supplier performance, allowing for more proactive decision-making.

These advancements are particularly valuable in a rapidly changing global market, where supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations can occur unexpectedly. Procurement software with predictive analytics can help businesses stay ahead by identifying potential risks and opportunities, ultimately improving supply chain resilience and efficiency.

Blockchain in Procurement: Ensuring Transparency

In addition to AI, blockchain technology is set to have a major impact on the procurement industry. Blockchain offers a secure and transparent way to track transactions and verify the authenticity of goods and services. By incorporating blockchain into procurement systems, businesses can enhance trust with suppliers and ensure that every step of the procurement process is transparent and secure.

This added layer of security is particularly important for organizations that operate across multiple countries or industries with strict compliance requirements. Blockchain-enabled procurement software solutions provide a tamper-proof ledger of all transactions, ensuring that data integrity is maintained throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Conclusion

The impact of procurement software on modern businesses is undeniable. From automating manual tasks to providing critical insights for better decision-making, procurement software is revolutionizing how companies manage their supply chains. Whether through e-procurement software that digitizes purchasing activities or procurement management software that enhances supplier collaboration and performance, these solutions are key to staying competitive in today’s business environment.

As technology continues to advance, the role of procurement software will only grow in importance, offering businesses the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the global supply chain efficiently. By embracing these technologies, companies like ProcurEngine are helping organizations around the world streamline their procurement operations, reduce costs, and achieve greater success.

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Jaguar E-Type Series I.5 Coupe 1968. - source Auction Bay Kenya.

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1935 Duesenberg

Clark Gable and his 1935 Duesenberg

His wife, Carole Lombard, had one too, which is now in a museum in NZ.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Its 420-cubic-inch straight-8 pulled like a train; it was reputed to have a 115-m.p.h. top speed – “right off the showroom floor,” It could exceed 100 m.p.h. in the second of its three gears, boasted E. L. Cord, the company’s president at the time. Its wheelbase of nearly 12 feet gives the car a poised, unflappable ride. And its massive steering wheel guides the wheels straight and true – although its vacuum assisted drum brakes provide the car somewhat uncertain stopping power

Today, the car’s odometer shows 13,416 miles.

It was January 25, 1936 and Clark Gable had a new car to show off – to a new object of his affections. She was actress Carole Lombard, and the hostess of the lavish White Mayfair Ball, a formal Hollywood soiree, to which Gable drove his 1935 Duesenberg Model JN convertible that night.

The suave actor eventually convinced Miss Lombard to “take a spin around town” with him; when he invited her to his suite a few miles away at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, she famously replied, “Who do you think you are? Clark Gable?”

They weren’t exactly strangers; they had already co-starred together in “No Man of Her Own”. After filming wrapped Miss Lombard presented Mr. Gable with a ham – with his picture on it! But their professional relationship went no further at that point; Miss Lombard was then married to William Powell (she divorced him a couple of years later).

Nevertheless, after they re-connected at the White Mayfair Ball, a scandalous affair ensued; Mr. Gable, still married, was often spotted traveling in the Duesenberg with Miss Lombard from her bungalow on Hollywood Blvd. to night spots, restaurants and hotels all over town. One of those places, The Georgian Hotel in nearby Santa Monica, now advertises the couple had trysts there often.

“This is nothing discreet about this car,” Mr. Gooding said as he pulled up in the glowing Duesenberg, in front of The Georgian. Not exactly the type of car for two famous stars to be seen in – when they are trying to downplay their affair!

. The car fairly screams “notice me!”. Even now the Duesenberg, which appeared in a couple of actual movies of its own, is a show-stopper.

“The record for an American car sold at public auction is $10.34 million, for a Duesenberg – the 1931 Whittell Coupe – which we sold last year,” Mr. Gooding said. “In many ways, however Gable’s 1935 JN is an even finer example.” It is undeniably rare; fewer than a dozen JNs were built – only four of which were convertibles. But no other Duesenberg is like this one. (I will update this post Aug. 19 with the sales price!)

And, then there is the consideration of its celebrity provenance. “I’ve never seen a car with a history behind it like this one,” Mr. Gooding said.

Its 420-cubic-inch straight-8 pulled like a train; it was reputed to have a 115-m.p.h. top speed – “right off the showroom floor,” Mr. Gooding said. It could exceed 100 m.p.h. in the second of its three gears, boasted E. L. Cord, the company’s president at the time. Its wheelbase of nearly 12 feet gives the car a poised, unflappable ride. And its massive steering wheel guides the wheels straight and true – although its vacuum assisted drum brakes provide the car somewhat uncertain stopping power.

A work of automotive art!

Of course, that has often been said about many great works of art – sculptures, paintings, and the like – but seldom about automobiles. Many collectors, however, consider the 18-foot-long Duesenberg, with its flamboyant, following lines, the epitome of automotive art.

The Model JN that Mr. Gable bought originally had a body by Rollston. Mr. Gooding noted, “It was a work of art already.” But Mr. Gable decided it wasn’t audacious enough for his tastes.

So he took it to master coachbuilders Bohman & Schwartz, in Pasadena, Calif., for a complete re-working. And besides, the convertible top leaked – which Miss Lombard reportedly thought amusing; Mr. Gable, however, was mortified.

Clark Gable shows off his beloved Duesenberg!

“Not only did Gable sketch out many of the changes he wanted himself,” Mr. Gooding said. “He also got hands-on with it, and worked on it himself. I don’t recall an example where a celebrity got so involved, and essentially helped craft the car.”

The modifications included body-colored radiator cowl and headlamp pods, raked windshield, extended hood with custom air scoops, re-location of the side-mounted spares to a double-deck “continental kit” at the rear, rear fender skirts, chrome side pipe exhausts (with a driver-controlled bypass lever), functional rumble seat, and a stowable convertible top – that no longer leaked!

It was also re-painted from a pale green to a luminous cream color that seems to glow – apropos of any star of stage, screen or even outer space.

Despite the fact Mr. Gable owned a large, discerning collection of other Duesenbergs, Packards, and Mercedes-Benzes, the JN remained the preferred ride of the inseparable lovers.

So public was their romance that Photoplay magazine ran a feature in December 1938 out-ing them as one of “Hollywood’s Unmarried Husbands and Wives.” Mr. Gable had also been linked in recent years with Joan Crawford, Jean Harlow and Loretta Young (with whom he fathered a love child) – among others. Producer David O. Selznick was ready to cast Gary Cooper as Rhett Butler in “Gone With The Wind” unless Mr. Gable cleaned up his personal life. So the studio reportedly helped pay for Mr. Gable’s costly divorce from heiress Ria Langham; he got the part. The rest, as they say, is history.

Gable got the part!

Mr. Gable and Miss Lombard (who lost out in casting for Scarlett O’Hara) eloped in March 1939. In 1941 the happy couple set off in the Duesenberg on an epic vacation – sort of a belated honeymoon – from their ranch in Encino, Calif., up the Pacific Coast to Vancouver, British Columbia. The trip was nearly 1,500 miles, on primitive roads.

It must have been quite a sight: two of Hollywood’s biggest stars pumping their own gas, fixing their own flats, even changing their own oil – the Gables didn’t want anyone else touching this car! – in a car easily worth $35,000 then (Mr. Gable made more than that in one month, in salary, in those years – and Miss Lombard made nearly as much).

“This was at a time you could buy a Ford for a few hundred dollars,” Mr. Gooding noted.

In Vancouver, the couple would see the Duesenberg for the final time. They stored it there, planning to return the next summer to drive it back to California. They took the train home.

Some months later, however, Miss Lombard was killed in a plane crash near Las Vegas, Nev. Gable, devastated, instructed an agent to sell the beloved Duesenberg – with the proviso that he never would see it again. He never did; he died in 1960.

The Duesenberg became a four-wheeled vagabond, crisscrossing the country, changing hands more than a dozen times. It was re-painted at least four different colors. Its engine was replaced in the 1950s. Parts went missing.

But the current owner, Mr. Gooding said, acquired it in 2006 and ordered a no-expense-spared restoration to its Gable-era glory.

Text via John Piazza

Credit: Respective Owner ( DM for credit or removals )

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SuperBat Week 2024 fic recs

DAY 4 - THIS IS A LOVE STORY/THIS IS A DETECTIVE STORY On a case | Undercover | Damsel in distress

Brothers come in kinds by AgapantoBlu [T, 35,300 wc]

Clark Kent has received an anonymous tip containing Jason Todd’s original autopsy, and implying Bruce Wayne had been abusing him before that. Of course, he hurries to offer his protection to the other children. Tim is thoroughly exhausted and misses being an only child. Bruce broods.

Comment - Investigative journalist Clark Kent has a job cut out for him. Good thing he can rely on Superman's long time friend Batman to get closer to the brooding Bruce Wayne. Suspicious thing that everyone is so protective of Mr.Wayne. (#on a case, #under cover)

Man of Steel, Man of Heart by capsicleonyourleft [M, 13,700 wc]

Clark gets information that Lex Luthor is in possession of Wayne Tech and decides to confront Bruce Wayne about it. As he suspected, Wayne isn't involved with Luthor, but he is ready to look into it. It's just Clark's luck that some paparazzi catches their meeting on film and suddenly the papers are filled with "SUPERMAN: WAYNE'S LATEST CONQUEST?"

Comment - Lots of undercover sleuthing in the name of a case here. When such fine detective as Bruce Wayne, Superman, Clark Kent and Batman join their forces, it will be over soon, right? (#on a case, #under cover, #damsel in distress)

mission parameters by shipyrds [E, 33,400 wc]

"Bruce." Clark turns towards him, leaning back against a bank of consoles. "We're not actually going undercover. We don't need an elaborate backstory– if anything, it'll be harder to keep straight. It doesn't have to be complicated." He spreads his hands. "Here's a story: we're members of the same elite fighting force. After years of saving each other's lives in the field, we fell in love. That's it." Bruce swallows past the almost-truth of it. In Clark's warm smooth radio voice, it sounds plausible. It sounds like something that could happen. — Bruce and Clark pretend to be married for diplomatic reasons. When they return to Earth, things are a little different.

Comment - Justice League's diplomatic mission takes Bruce and Clark to outer space and out of their comfort zones. To pretend that they are mated is challenging. To pretend that it doesn't mean anything is the hardest part of this mission. (#on a case, #under cover, #damsel in distress)

Overboard by FabulaRasa [E, 3,100 wc]

Bruce invites Clark to a cruise on the Wayne pleasure-craft, where he has to spend a weekend watching Bruce do his thing. It may be more than he can take.

Comment - Clark wanted to to see what is real about Bruce. A sliver of Bruce's honesty was too much. (#on a case, #under cover)

poker face (raise it, baby, stay with me) by susiecarter [T, 2,600 wc]

Clark Kent meets Matches Malone on a perfectly unremarkable Tuesday. Bruce hadn't arranged it that way. He hadn't intended for it to happen at all.

Comment - Some disguises keep people apart. Some disguises bring people closer. Isn't it ironic that Matches Malone turned out to be the latter type of disguise. (#under cover)

Satisfaction Brought It Back by slippin_into_darkness, SpiritsFlame [G, 18,200 wc]

Bruce always thought that Superman's cute shtick of rescuing cats from trees was a bid for publicity—until a confrontation with a magic user leaves him stuck as a cat. He learns how mistaken he was when Superman not only rescues him, but takes him back to a small Metropolis apartment. The opportunity to learn more about the alien can't be ignored, but is Bruce ready for everything he will learn about someone he has only ever regarded with distrust and dislike?

Comment - The best undercover job is when your enemy can't even start to imagine that your are in his lair. Take that alien, Cat!Bruce is on the mission and he will unearth your secrets. (#undercover)

To the Highest Bidder, a Fake Dating Caper! by RedFive [E, 29,100 wc]

On a rainy night in Gotham at a charity auction co-hosted by the Wayne Foundation and the Chapman Family Trust, Clark shows up to help Bruce out of a bind. As an organizer, Bruce can't bid on the item he's put up for auction, but Clark can, which would prevent it from falling into the hands of his enemies. The only problem? He neglects to tell Clark that the item in question is a date with Gotham's most eligible bachelor, Bruce Wayne. Or that he'd be wearing a dress for the occasion.

Comment - Sometimes a man gotta wear a red dress to get his friend to face some truth. Sometimes, his friend can still surprise him. There's also a case to solve, if other things go pear shaped. (#on a case, #under cover)

My other superbat fic recs are here

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November 2024 MTH fills

The best way to see all the fills that have been shared with us is our monthly roundups tag or our #MTH-fills channel on our Discord, but you can also view them through the following methods:

Our Tumblr tags: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Our AO3 collection (only has works posted to AO3; see "subcollections" for specific auction years)

Completed works tag list

To find specific content, use our completed works tag lists above which includes instructions on how to search for a particular character, gen or romantic relationship, universe, and fanwork type. 

SOLO CHARACTERS

Bucky Barnes

deleronicas/@yourheartswerethesame - MCU Bucky fanvid set to "The Apparition" by Sleep Token for @theeternalghost

RoseRose/@tehroserose - "Wakandan Goat Therapy" (a set of haiku about Bucky in Wakanda with goats) for @sofreakinmanyfandoms

Foggy Nelson

thelonebamf/@amazing-spiderling - Custom 616 Foggy toploader for @pomegranate-belle

Frank Castle

thelonebamf/amazing-spiderling - Custom 616 Frank Castle toploader for castlesprincess

Ikari

thelonebamf/amazing-spiderling - Custom 616 Ikari toploader for pomegranate-belle

JARVIS

Kerr Avonsen - JARVIS-themed infinity scarf in shades of electric blue, turquoise, and teal for @airas-story

Jessica Jones

thelonebamf/amazing-spiderling - Custom manga-style Jessica Jones toploader for @castlesprincess

Matt Murdock

@deehellcat - Crochet doll of a smiling Matt in his Daredevil costume, holding his billy clubs/batons for @rufferto9's friend

thelonebamf/amazing-spiderling - Custom Earth-65 Matt toploader for pomegranate-belle - Custom 616 Matt toploader for castlesprincess

Miguel O'Hara

@caiabresebun - Art of chibi cat Miguel in his suit huffily swiping at a mouse for Phoenixx - Art of angry and sad chibi cat Miguel sitting near spilled coffee for @t0nystark1er

Ororo Munroe

thelonebamf/amazing-spiderling - Custom 616 Ororo toploader for pomegranate-belle

Scott Summers

Jason K Jones/@jkjones21 - Art of Scott in his X-Men '97 outfit costume fighting Sentinels for @oerbally

Stephen Strange

DeeHellcat - Crochet Dr. Strange dragon for RoseRose

GEN/PLATONIC RELATIONSHIPS

Alpine & Bucky Barnes

RoseRose/tehroserose - "Bucky and Alpine" (a sonnet about Bucky and Alpine) for sofreakinmanyfandoms

Bruce Banner & Nick Fury & Steve Rogers & Thor & Tony Stark

Lalaith Quetzalli/@lalaithquetzallicaresi - Fic cover of Bruce, Fury, Steve, Thor, and Tony plushies for "The Plushyverse" for @noxelementalist

Bucky Barnes & Yelena Belova

Vostok/@vostok3-ka - "Пачка сигарет by KИNO" (MCU Bucky & Yelena go on a post-Soviet Russian winter holiday trip, adrift and grieving Natasha) for Snooze

Dum-E & Tony Stark

HT/@hundredthousands-art & KandiSheek/@kandisheek-art - MCU art by HT of Dum-E handing Tony a bag of ice for his bruise and coming over when Bucky and Tony are hugging, animated by Kandi for @massivespacewren, @soliloquent-stark, @iseult-1124, @otpcutie, @whinysteve, @polizwrites, and @dracusfyre

Jeff the Land Shark & Matt Murdock

thelonebamf/amazing-spiderling - Custom 616 Jeff & Matt toploader for pomegranate-belle

Jubilation Lee & Logan

@tiffycat - Art of a happy Jubilee elbowing Logan, who's looking fondly at her for @twentyghosts

Peggy Carter & Sharon Carter & Steve Rogers

Lalaith Quetzalli/lalaithquetzallicaresi - Fic cover of Sharon, older Peggy, and Steve on a motorcycle for "You've got my number" for noxelementalist

Remy LeBeau & Jubilation Lee

c_art - Handpainted clock featuring Remy and Jubilee showing off their sparkly powers for @ruquas (also on Tumblr)

SHIPS

Agatha Harkness/Rio Vidal

yeahitshowed/@tadpoleeater - "real hot ghoul shit" (post-Agatha All Along Agatha/Rio fic where a ghostly Agatha decides to give into Rio's pursuit and Rio swears that she's finally done with the pursuing) for @kayedium-writes

Bucky Barnes/Clint Barton/Jason Todd

@carcrash429 - Podfic of "Parade," a Bucky/Clint/Jason Todd AU fic by ClaraxBarton where Clint meets Bucky and Jason while housesitting for Nat for @esoxwrites

Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers

Hermit/@hermit-writes - Typesetting for "Backhoe," a non-powered Steve/Bucky AU for @zenaidamacrouras1

SucculentHyena/@succulent-hyena - "Heart's Devour" (MCU Bucky/Steve body horror fic where Steve comes out of the Vita-Ray chamber wrong) for @bulkyphrase

Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark

DeeHellcat - Hand-knitted fingerless gloves inspired by Bucky's metal arm and Tony's gauntlet for @coralreefpool

Golden_Asp - "Murder and Baseball" (canon-divergent MCU Bucky/Tony AU fic where Hydra sends the Winter Soldier to win a date with Tony, kidnap him, and bring him back for conditioning—a plan that goes awry) for massivespacewren (MTH 2022)

HT/hundredthousands-art - Art of MCU Bucky with a knife and Tony with a gauntlet, ready to fight for massivespacewren, soliloquent-stark, iseult-1124, otpcutie, whinysteve, polizwrites, dracusfyre, and rufferto9

HT/hundredthousands-art & KandiSheek/kandisheek-art - MCU Bucky/Tony art by HT of Bucky handing Tony a towel for his bloody cheek and then hugging him, animated by Kandi for massivespacewren, soliloquent-stark, iseult-1124, otpcutie, whinysteve, polizwrites, and dracusfyre

@tikiwhip - 616/MCU Bucky/Tony comic where fugitive Bucky visits Tony whom he's in a secret relationship with for massivespacewren (MTH 2023)

Clint Barton/Loki/Natasha Romanov

Eustacia Vye/@eustaciavye28 - "Midst of Death" (MCU Clint/Loki/Natasha fic where Loki is recovering from extending himself past the geas placed on him) for wanderingflame

Logan/Wade Wilson

@panties-on-boys - "Play Fight" (MCU/X-Men universe Logan/Wade fic where Logan goes soft on Wade after learning Wade's in constant pain, but Wade still wants to play dirty) for Rayne

Steve Rogers/Howard Stark

Jeniouis - "The Moments In Between" (MCU 1940s fic of Steve and Howard sharing quiet, secret moments alone) for @ladygigiart

Steve Rogers/Tony Stark

Becci_chan/@becci-chan - "Assembling New Beginnings" (Steve/Tony non-powered IKEA meet-cute AU fic) for @captainneverever (MTH 2023)

Bee42/@bumble-bee42 - Two illustrations of 616 Tony flying with a besotted Steve in his arms for @oluka

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clutch || seven

there are written parts :)

note that the timeline or educations may not add up but just ignore it because i don't have the brain power to sync up THIRTEEN + 1 's education schedules

sorry for the late chpt. I was really sick so i tried my best on this chpt.

warnings: swearing, mentions of cheating & sex & liquid products of sex, death, mental health, horrible sister, entitled sister

she was careless. 1 day of happiness was enough for her to forget the problem at hand. work had been enjoyable and there were discussions of displaying her art. she had time between her shifts to work on he last of her commissions. of course it would be ruined by her stalker.

the moment he had read her tweet, he was out the door and going to find her.

he saw e/n lurking around. bastard.

when he did, she was cowering in the dressing room. wordlessly, he wrapped his jacket around her before handing her his cap and a mask.

"wear this." - wonwoo

"thanks, wonwoo... i owe you one." - yn

they made it out with no issues. e/n was gone but who knew when he'd be back?

no matter how much she tried to enjoy her dinner with wonwoo, she couldn't help but feel eyes on her. but wherever she looked, there was no one.

wonwoo watched as yn's typing got even more agitated.

what the hell is going on... is she playing speed tetris or something...

when she finally slammed her phone face down onto the table, he finally asked her what happened.

"family argument. Now I have to bring a very attractive guy to my family reunion next sunday. and I also have to close my art deal by next wednesday and have an auction by thursday. great." - yn

"but why?" - wonwoo

"my parents found out about e/n and blamed me. my younger sister played a victim angel again so i snapped and called her out for being a brat. so now i have to one-up her in fame and a partner." - yn

"any ideas of who you're going to ask?" - wonwoo, crossing his fingers. wait why am i crossing his fingers?

"if any of your friends can help me, that would be great. i'll probably ask mingyu or dino since they're single and famous." - yn

"i'm single and famous" - wonwoo, whispers under his breath

"sorry what did you say?" - yn, leaning in to hear him from across the table

"i said, i'm single and famous. i'll go with you." - wonwoo

a pause. subtle panic. a smile.

"really? oh my days, wonwoo. you're my saviour. i LOVE you. you have the fame AND the face card. chaeyoung is going to quake and crumble!" - yn

ﮩ٨ـﮩﮩ٨ـ💓ﮩ٨ـﮩﮩ٨ـ badum.

well. he doesn't know she's with me now. be it make-believe.

ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

synopsis: wonwoo is a popular streamer known for his incredible gaming skills and good looks. He turned heads. but he hates the attention. he just wants to play games and earn money. one day he receives a letter. his apartment’s rent has almost doubled. no warnings at all. his current paycheck from streaming can’t shoulder those bills. he has no choice but to rent out his spare room. to who? a fresh art university graduate who has… 1. a stable job ✅ 2. talent for art and sculpting ✅ 3. many friends ❌ 4. social anxiety ✅ 5. no filter ✅ when his iconic cat logo gets copystriked, she comes to the rescue with a new logo for him. when his apartment’s walls start peeling, she fixes it. whatever he used to struggle with… the empty space... was now filled by her. so what does he *last player standing* do when her ex *enemy spotted* tries to take her back? heh. *clutch* he clutches.

inspired by wonwoo's gam3bo1 streams, falling into your smile & gogo squid (has hints of valorant)

pairing: streamer!jeon wonwoo x fem!artist!reader (ft. jeongcheol, soonhoon, junhao, seoksoo, verkwan)

genre: fluff, comfort, slowburn, comfort, pining, bestfriend!minghao

warnings: stalker ex, toxic ex, mentions of abuse, guns (game), cursing, hate comments, panic attacks

started: 28.12.23

ended: ?

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tags! @fairyofhour @megseungmin @sun-daddy-yoriichi @woozixo @euphoric-univers @christinewithluv @haowonbins @ocyeanicc @asyre @cynthiaaax13 @superhoshisvt @bangantokchy @chimmy-bts @angelarin @daisawa @writingbarnes @jeonghansshitester

@belladaises @wonwootakemyheart @wonwooz1 @luchiet @kookssecret @caratsland @peachescreamandcrumble @thepoopdokyeomtouched @isabellah29 @leah-rose03 @yandere-stories @coupshour @heesbees @hamji-hae @hyuckxtagram

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The browsing period for the @fandomtrumpshate 2024 auction has begun and there are so many amazing creators offering for Stranger Things this year!!

Browsing is open now with bidding starting on March 5th at 8am EST to March 9th 8pm EST. You can find more information on the FTH page, including more about all the amazing charities everyone is supporting.

All proceeds go to the FTH approved charities and the highest bidder will be gifted a service or work from the creator they're bidding on if they win.

All of the creator links go to their auction page with more information on what they're offering as well as links to their profiles on ao3, tumblr, or other sites to show their portfolios.

Fanwork

DyDawson @xgardensinspace

Highest rating: M Length/scope: 5 -10k words. Ships: Will/Mike, Steve/Jonathan, Steve/Billy

the-weyr @the-weyr

Highest rating: T Length/scope: Less than 5k words. Stranger Things— Trans, aro, and/or plural El. Disabled Max. Stobin friendship. Language nerd!Robin. Roleplaying games other than D&D. Ships: Wheelclair, any configuration of Elumax, Byler, Robin/Barb

blackat_t7t

Highest rating: E Length/scope: 5 -10k words. Ships: M/M or gen fic.

lightinthehallway

Highest rating: T Length/scope: Depends how much the bidder contributes. 4K words per $10 bid. Ships: Will/Mike or El/Max

ohstars @oh-stars

Highest rating: E Length/scope: 10 - 20k words (and another with 1k min guaranteed, with 1k added every $5) Ships: Steve/Eddie, Steve & Robin, Robin/(OCs, Chrissy, Vickie, or Nancy).

Trinipedia

Highest rating: E Length/scope: 10 - 20k words. Ships: Steve/Eddie, Andy/Garreth, Mike/Will (as secondary pairing, no smut), Jonathan/Argyle (as secondaru pairing, no smut), Nancy/Robin (as secondary pairing, no smut), Robin/Vickie (as secondary pairing, no smut), Jonathan/Nancy (as secondary pairing, no smut), Jason/Eddie, Billy/Gator (character from Fargo) might be persuaded to write Steve/Billy or Eddie/Billy

Vio @legendofthefireemblem

Highest rating: E Length/scope: Less than 5k words. Ships: Robin/Nancy, any and all possible permutations of Jonathan/Steve/Nancy and any friendship between the aforementioned four.

lacklusterlion @lacklusterlion

Highest rating: E Length/scope: Depends how much the bidder contributes. Less than 5k- $10 5-10k- $15 10-20k- $20 20-40k- $35 40-50k- $50 50k and beyond- $100 These are minimums. An extra $5 is required if it’s explicit. Ships: Steve/Eddie

xTarmanderx

Highest rating: E Length/scope: 5 -10k words. Ships: Billy/Steve

ChaosKiro @chaoskiro

Type of fanwork: Podfic Highest rating: M Length/scope: 5 -10k words. Ships: love general party shenanigans, but also really angsty stuff. Steddie and Byler are my favorite ships. Nancy, Robin or Max focused fics are also favorites.

ArtaxLiv

Highest rating: E Length/scope: 5 -10k words. Ships: Steve/Eddie, open

helix_stomper

Highest rating: E Length/scope: 20 - 50k words. Ships: I LOVE Steddie but I also have experience with most Robin ships. Not really interested in writing a Byler ship as a main focus, but happy to include it in the background.

wolfish_willow @mrs-steve-harrington

Highest rating: E Length/scope: Less than 5k words. Ships: Jonathan Byers/Steve Harrington/Nancy Wheeler, Jonathan Byers/Steve Harrington, Steve Harrington/Nancy Wheeler, Chrissy Cunningham/Steve Harrington, Chrissy Cunningham/Steve Harrington/Nancy Wheeler, Vecna/Steve (also One/Steve), Steve Harrington & Robin Buckley, Steve Harrington & Claudia Henderson, Steve Harrington & Dustin Henderson, Steve Harrington & The Party

glorious_spoon @glorious-spoon

Highest rating: E Length/scope: 5 -10k words. Ships: Steve/Eddie & Nancy/Robin

RattleandHum @thirdeye1234

Type of fanwork: Podfic Highest rating: E Length/scope: 10 - 20k words. Ships: Steve/Eddie, gen/platonic ships

rufusbear @rufusbear

Type of fanwork: Podfic Highest rating: E Length/scope: 5 -10k words. Ships: Steve/Eddie, Steve/Eddie/Chrissy, platonic or gen fic

DotyTakeThisDown

Highest rating: E Length/scope: Less than 5k words. Ships: Steve/Eddie

genesisofrhythm @ruthofrhythm

Highest rating: E Length/scope: Less than 5k words. Ships: Prefer to write for Steve/Eddie, Steve/Jonathan/Nancy, Robin/Chrissy, Robin/Vickie. Also willing to write for any canon couples (ie. Max/Lucas, Mike/El), Mike/Will or any platonic combination. I particularly love writing Steve & Robin friendship fics!

Fan Art

DyDawson @xgardensinspace

Subtype(s): Book cover, Drawing/painting/etc., Icon(s) Highest rating: M Length/scope: $5 for a pencil sketch; $7 for a pen drawing; $10 for colour pencil drawings; $13 for marker drawings; $15 for watercolour paintings. +50% of the price for an additional character. Fan art details: Traditional art: Pencil, Pen/Ink, Colour Pencils, Markers, Watercolour.

faiataka_haleapologist @haleapologist

Subtype(s): Banner, Book cover, Gifset, Moodboard, Photo manip Highest rating: E stranger things: general or any pairings.

Fan Labor

Demitimelord42 @demitimelord42

Subtype(s): Betaing Highest rating: E Length/scope: More than 50k words. Fan labor details: SPaG, plot development, cheerleading

[cositapreciosa]

Can I please request an Amado x reader fic where he slowly starts to fall in love with her? and, if it's possible, can she be a non-fluent Spanish speaker? Somewhat like Mimi. Thank you so much!

By proxy

Amado Carillo Fuentes x female!reader, (mention of you wearing heels/skirt/painted nails/lipstick, no warnings, the usual for the show) 1545 words

a/n : hopefully this is what you had in mind ! let me know how you like it

As always it's the fictional, not the real deal, enjoy xx

When he arrived, you were already seated in the chair next to his assigned one. Sunglasses perched on your nose, colored lips matching your nails, and satellite phone opened to your ear, ushering things in the receiver he couldn’t understand. Amado wouldn’t usually pay attention to all those details, but the space between the seats is narrow and you don’t seem to realize he needs you to get up so that he can finally sit down.

The heat is unbearable today. Of course he knew Belize was going to be hot, but the humidity mixed with little wind is making sweat run down his back. A temperature you don’t seem to mind, deeply invested in whatever conversation you are having, with your freshly pressed shirt, not a bead of sweat on your forehead. He has to cough to get your attention, and the look you give him makes him feel like he is intruding, your palm cupping the receiver so as to not disturb whoever is on the other side.

‘’ Puedo ayudarle? ‘’

That is when he notices your accent, the way the r comes out round and unrolled. You speak English, he thinks, but he can’t figure out more. He’s never really been one to notice the subtleties between accents.

‘’ That’s my seat, ‘’ he begins in English, ‘’ Do you mind if..? ‘’

‘’ Oh. ‘’

You are quickly on your feet, pressing the back of your knees to the chair to make more space for him to pass through. He can smell your perfume, feel the softness of your silk shirt as his hand brushes your elbow as he moves forward. You sit back down at the same time as him, one of your legs moving on top of the other. Before he can even say thank you, you are back on the phone, throwing phrases and fancy words he can’t understand. Is English is good, but it clearly wasn’t fluent enough for whatever business conversation you were having. You close the antenna with a snap.

‘’ I’m sorry about that, not very lady-like of me. ‘’

There is no point for you to try talking to him in Spanish anymore, and as much as he can’t shake away his own accent, he knows his English is probably better than your Spanish. You don’t really mean it, half an apology, half small-talk, too focused on what is happening up front, the first plane being manoeuvered on the tarmac. He offers you a polite smile nonetheless.

‘’ It’s all good. ‘’

The plane isn’t even stopped behind the podium that the auction starts, loud voice coming from the speaker, bragging about the size of the crew cabin, the space in between the seats. Nothing he needs to know, nothing that would make a difference in the type of business he plans on making with those buys. Rip it all out, he would say, start loading it up. It goes pretty fast after that, when the auctioneer finally stops talking about the whys and the hows and starts selling the plane.

He can feel you watching, chin turning his way every time he buys a plane. Probably because, compared to him, you haven’t bought much so far, no one did really.

‘’ May I ask you what all those planes are for? ‘’

You are bold, he can give you that, biting your questions, answers rolling off your tongue just as quickly. He doesn’t even realize when he started smiling, cheeks touching the underside of his sunglasses.

‘’ I could ask you the same question. ‘’

Your bite the inside of your cheek, as if you are thinking it through, if you should actually give him an answer or just another question in response.

‘’ Fair enough. Maybe our bosses’ business isn’t for us commoners to talk about. ‘’

‘’ Oh, no, you’re mistaken. I’m the boss. ‘’

That catches your eyes, knees turning to his side, body following shortly as your own sunglasses slide down your nose with the movement. He knew it would, maybe that is why he said it. There is something fun about you, carefree, that feels like it could turn this chore into something enjoyable for once. He never liked making small talk, but he does appreciate this back-and-forth that is happening. Amado watches as your elbow drapes over the back of your chair before you speak.

‘’ What’s your name again? ‘’

You do be asking many questions, he realizes, but he gives you his name nonetheless, finding himself to enjoy it when you give yours back.

‘’ Then, Amado, ‘’ You continue, ‘’ Why do the dirty work? It’s hot as hell on this tarmac. No budget for shades, the paddles are plastic, no wine bar, what’s in it for you? ‘’

‘’ Good company, clearly. You seem to be doing those a lot. ‘’

He loves the way his name sounds coming out of your mouth. You barely acknowledge his statement, raising your own paddle for a small luxury plane as your attention turns back to the front. A few second passes, before the gavel smashes the podium. As the applause dies down, the auctioneer talks into his microphone, voice booming and with more spectacle than he usually enjoys.

‘’ Told my boss I could speak Spanish, but I’m more at a 4-year-old level than anything else. You mind translating that for me? ‘’

He can tell you are flirting, trying to keep the conversation going. Your eyes are playful, meeting his and twisting his insides, sparkling warmth to his chest. This feels different, and he wonders if he has gotten too old for this. Still, he plays into it.

‘’ He said the plane’s all yours, mija, but that you have to pilot it back to the US if you want to keep it. ‘’

Your laugh makes the people in front of you turn, you don’t mind them though, continuing to look at the vendors as they parade the planes around.

‘’ I would crash the damn thing. You don’t happen to know a good pilot, do you? ‘’

He leans his head to your side, close enough to smell your perfume again, almost tasting the salt from your skin.

‘’ Hmm. I got someone in mind. ‘’

‘’ Well I hope he’s any good, I plan on coming back in one piece. ‘’

You are raising your paddle again, two, three times until the sale is yours. He is sure you get more Spanish than you let him on, or maybe you just go for looks and hope the plane fits your budget, if you have any. You haven’t talked much about why you are here either, and he can’t help but wonder who would buy almost as many planes as him. It is not as much, clearly, he is here to buy the biggest ones, all of them, but you have been weirdly focusing on the smaller ones, the cleaner ones, rivalling all the white heads on the tarmac.

‘’ Don’t worry, ‘’ He says as he adjusts himself on the chair, ‘’ I’ll land us safe and sound. ‘’

You find this funny, beaming at him, smile wide and refreshing in the heat. He can tell your eyes are curious, squinting from the sun as you look at him over your sunglasses.

‘’ How romantic. ‘’

There is no real implication behind your words, mostly mocking him, brushing off your actual surprise that he is in fact a pilot. Amado buys the last three planes, it is a quick process, raising his paddle, gavel knocking, and before he knows it you are on your feet, heels clacking on the asphalt the moment they end the auction.

He watches as you pull down your skirt, gathering your things in one hand while the other moves towards him, wide open for a handshake.

‘’ Well, Amado, the pleasure was all mine. I guess I’ll see you at the next one? ‘’

Probably not, he thinks, but he gets the sentiment, appreciates it even. He shakes your hand, your warm palm against his, a fingernail grazing the inside of his wrist.

‘’ I thought I was supposed to fly you back home? ‘’

‘’ Are you asking me out on a date? ‘’

‘’ Maybe. Are you saying yes? ‘’

You don’t answer him straight away, sizing him up and down. He can’t tell what you are looking for, but the small smile on your lips makes him think whatever he is doing is working. You take your hand back, pushing hair behind your ear.

‘’ I’m staying in San Ignacio tonight. The hotel’s bar is pretty good if you’d like to drop by for a drink. ‘’

You don’t wait for him to answer, turning on your heels and walking down the aisle, waving to a man in a suit that is quick to walk you to a black suv. He can do nothing but mirror your smile, pushing his sunglasses up his head. He wouldn’t mind doing the drive, especially if it means he could see you again.

He doesn’t have to think more about it, you had him at ‘bar’, ‘drink’, the notes of vanilla in your perfume. A cold Whiskey actually sounds like a good idea.

[evilsoup]

zone of interest: good film, deserves all the awards it's getting. the film-maker's video art installation background really shines through, lots of long static shots, repetition, creative manipulation of the type of recording used. The praise the sound design got is also very well deserved.

an interesting aspect is the depiction of Mrs Hoss' mother. She is of course an anti-semite and nazi, but i think uniquely within the film she feels the need to articulate her anti-semitism with reference to the jewish woman who used to hire her as a cleaner, how she took part in the "street auction" for this woman's personal possessions and is only disappointed that she got outbid for her curtains. It's like she has to prove her legitimacy to her daughter. On the other hand, for the Hosses the holocaust is simply the thing that they are doing -- they don't need to find a way to morally justify it. They are not bothered by the sounds of industrial slaughter, unlike this pathetic old woman; she approaches antisemitism as something external to her, which she has entered into; for them it is something that they are the bearers of, the theory which structures the world and which they are putting into practice. There is an important point about how ideologies operate and can evolve, and not only racist ideologies.

i don't think it's exactly saying anything new, but it's an accesable depiction of the concept of the banality of evil. Of course the commandant of auschwitz is both a monster and a normal person, with his monstrousness grounded in his normalcy, and the same is true of his wife. The actress playing Mrs Hoss is especially good at depicting this. An early scene is her trying on clothes taken from the new arrivals at the camp -- this isn't the story about repression which i was basically expecting. She knows what's going on, the kids know what's going on, but for all of them it's just a part of life -- part of the process of building their new life in the east, ugly because it's not yet complete, like the vines she's planted to grow over one part of the garden. And of course we have the high-level management meeting discussing the extermination of the jews of hugary, the form of which will be familiar to anyone who's attended a management meeting.

These peop|e did not shock me exactly, but they did disgust me. What it actually put me in mind of was the mindset of a terrorist: such people, carrying out this industrial slaughter with a smug self-confidence, should be made to die. If that would mean hurting their kids in the process, so be it. The disguting nature of their existence in the world is such that some innocent deaths would be a price worth paying to remove them from it. Given the affect of the film -- it's clearly meant to induce a sense of brechtian alienation, drawing deliberate attention to its status as a film -- acheiving this emotional outcome is a remarkable acheivement.

[meetinginsamarra]

my Fandom Trumps Hate auction

First time participating in FTH!

I am offering one Sherlock BBC fic, 5-10k HERE

Below is my edited auction post that you'll see as soon as FTH staff has uploaded the change. Interests/Unwilling/Notes have been explained more versus the old version.

You have questions? Just DM me on tumblr!

Looking forward to seeing you in the auction!

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meet_me_in_samarra Auction #1

Organizations this auction benefits: Bidder's choice of any of the listed groups (See full list.)

Type of fanwork: Written fanwork Subtype(s): fan fiction (new) Fandom(s): Sherlock Holmes: BBC Sherlock Highest rating: E Length/scope: 5 -10k words. Minimum Bid: $5

Especially interested in: Pairings-wise I only write Johnlock. I like tropes such as enemies/idiots to lovers, only one bed or different first meetings. Action scenes are cool. I love writing AU scenarios but can also do BBC canon. Mary Morstan will always be a bad character in my fics. I also enjoy writing developing or established relationships. I write gen up to explicit. I’m okay with writing several kinks but please contact me if you have a kinky request.

Unwilling to address: non-con, dub-con, MCD, torture, rape/rape recovery, underage, no sad endings

Other notes: I am open to write your prompts or plot ideas and like to try out different writing styles and POVs or write a surprise fic for you.

[bitbybitwrites]

WIP Acrostic Tag Game

Thank you to : @littlemisskittentoes @14carrotghoul @sophie1973 and @porcelainmortal for the tags!

Rules: From your story/WIP, find sentences that start with each letter of the given word. (I was able to find sentences relatively easily by searching for the letter preceded by a space and a period in my doc)

Goodness, apologies mine is so long! Ha - Is it good or bad I have so many WIP to choose sentences from. Its, partially why it took me so long to finish this! But you can read it under the cut if you're interested!

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Words given to me to use: RUSH, WALES, SING, FANG, LIFT (optional)

Word for you to use if you want to play: BREAK

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RUSH

R - "Run a bath for your brother.” she said firmly to Cooper. (Cuffed - Klaine fic)

U- Unique squealed as she accepted the box. (If I Can Make Your Heart My Home - Klaine fic)

S - “Silly boy, “ he said shaking his head. (how ardently i admire and love you - FirstPrince Fic)

H - Humming in understanding, Kurt carefully looked around before asking: “So, am I allowed to be here then, if this “auction” is for members only? (I Know You Wanna Take Me Home - Klaine fic)

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WALES

W - "We’re open 24 hours, sweetheart." (Puppy Love, FirstPrince fic)

A - A brave small boy scurried over to deposit a bowl and some bread in front of the visitor. ( the phantom touch of your hand - FirstPrince fic)

L - "Look at who is having fun in the snow today." (Puppy Love, FirstPrince fic)

E - "Ewww . . . can we NOT have the conversation go in this direction." (how ardently i admire and love you - FirstPrince Fic)

S - "Sadly, that  type of human empathy isn’t always a requirement when choosing players for some sports teams." (let you put your hands on me - Sebklaine fic)

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SING

S - "Stop acting like you're being tarred and feathered. "( Color Me Intrigued - FirstPrince fic)

I- "I know you’re looking for your latest conquest." (I Know You Wanna Take Me Home - Klaine fic) 

N - “Now, off you go before someone else comes searching for you." (Sanctuary - Klaine fic)

G - "Get off your ass and put your own laundry away." (let you put your hands on me - Sebklaine fic)

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FANG

F - Footsteps fell, growing closer and closer, until someone -  the prince thought it was the archer -  stood before him. (Sanctuary - Klaine fic)

A - A loud bark of laughter caused the both of them to look down the hallway into the kitchen. (If I Can Make Your Heart My Home - Klaine fic)

N - Now Kurt wanted more. (I Know You Wanna Take Me Home - Klaine fic) 

G - “Gift.” Nora responded around a mouth full of food. (how ardently i admire and love you - FirstPrince Fic)

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LIFT

L - "Let’s get going home - my butt is cold and wet now anyway." (Puppy Love, FirstPrince fic)

I - "It is a rite of passage, especially in this area, no? (Color Me Intrigued - FirstPrince fic)

F - For a brief moment, all Kurt saw was a flash of a well toned abdomen as Blaine’s roommate rushed past the living room, trying to pull his shirt off over his head. (let you put your hands on me - Sebklaine fic)

T - "They come into Dalton House of their own free will and sign their contracts with the company with full understanding of what is expected of them. " (I Know You Wanna Take Me Home - Klaine fic) 

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Whew! That was a lot! Now I saw this game go around the RWRB writers I follow, I'm going to assume you all played already, so let me tag some Klaine writers this time around.

Word for you to use if you want to play: BREAK

Tagging (If you want to play): @spaceorphan18 @little-escapist @annepi-blog @rockitmans @kirakiwiwrites

@madas-ahatters-world @hkvoyage @forabeatofadrum @daisyishedwig @gleefulpoppet

@special-bc-ur-part-of-it @scatter-the-stars @lilinas @redheadgleek @wowbright

@1908jmd @caramelcoffeeaddict @thnxforknowingme @shame-is-a-wasted-emotion @gleefuldarrencrissfan

And big ole OPEN TAG if you see this and want to play!

[frenchcurious]

jaguar Type-E. 📸 Iconic Auctioneers. - source Rétro Passion Automobiles.

[harrisonarchive]

From 2016 and 2017 eBay listings, photos of George Harrison and Pattie Boyd at Benclare, the bungalow they rented during their Barbados honeymoon, February 1966, photographer unknown; plus two color photos from their honeymoon, possibly taken by a fan, auctioned by Rago Arts and Auction Center in 2016.

“Pattie Boyd remembers: ‘I was with the Beatles, and all these musicians — and it was a very merry group of people. And I did feel, we are the leaders, the world is ours, and it’ll always be like this. I couldn’t see it crumbling, I couldn’t see it disintegrating. I just thought, this is wonderful! It’s not my parents’ world which is so grey and dull, with no color, no music, not much laughter. I felt at last I’d arrived in the “proper” world.’ [In July 1964, George purchased] a gated bungalow [Kinfauns, see: #harrisonarchivekinfauns] in Esher, Surrey [for himself and Pattie], with a swimming pool and a large garden. But London was near enough for clubs, parties and celebrity screenings. Pattie acquired a white Persian cat called Korky, while George bought an E-type Jaguar and later an Aston Martin DB5. They became vegetarians — but ‘we didn’t eat much…’ Pattie’s favorite was still sweets. The house resonated with the sound of George’s guitar. ‘We were really happy at that time. We were young and creative, and we had lots of friends and musicians who would come over all the time — Mick Jagger for example, and Brian Jones would come quite often, and my brothers and sisters. With George, I could play! I could be a child again. Those were the times I thought would never end.’” - How Was It For You?: Women, Sex, Love and Power in the 1960s by Virginia Nicholson (x)

[i-am-church-the-cat]

Hey guys! As you might have seen me talking about before, I am part of the @fandomtrumpshate auction this year. It’s my first time, so I’m excited to be involved.

I am offering:

Type of work: Fan fiction

Fandoms: Formula 1 RPF, Kinnporsche, DC (specifically Batman, Wayne Family Adventures, and Young Justice)

Highest Rating: E

Length/Scope 5k-10k words

Minimum Bid: $5

If you’d like to check out my full auction post, you can find it here. Even if you don’t bid for me, please consider checking out the auction as a whole, there’s so many different fandoms, over a thousand creators this year, and all of the money goes to some great causes. The bidding period opens tomorrow, March 5th, and closes on Friday, March 9th.

[autopulsegarage]

The Enduring Charm of Old Cars: A Window to the Past

Old cars, often celebrated as classic or vintage vehicles, hold an irreplaceable charm that captivates automobile lovers and collectors alike. These vehicles are not just modes of transport but also artifacts of history, reflecting the design, culture, and engineering of their time. This article delves into the timeless appeal of old cars, their significance, and why they continue to enchant people in the modern era.

Timeless Designs That Turn Heads

Old cars are masterpieces of design, standing apart from today’s streamlined, standardized vehicles. Each vintage car showcases unique craftsmanship, from the bold curves of 1930s sedans to the aggressive lines of 1960s muscle cars. These cars were designed not just for function but to make a statement.

The materials used in these vehicles, like polished chrome accents, hand-stitched leather interiors, and elegant wooden trim, further highlight their beauty. Unlike modern cars, where mass production often sacrifices individuality, old cars are works of art that reflect the creativity of their era.

A Journey Through History

Vintage cars are like time machines, offering a glimpse into the past. Each model tells a story about its era, from the utilitarian designs of wartime production to the flamboyant styles of the post-war boom. Cars such as the Ford Model T, which revolutionized personal transport, or the Chevrolet Bel Air, an icon of 1950s prosperity, are milestones in automotive history.

Owning or restoring a classic car is akin to preserving a piece of history. These vehicles connect us to significant moments in time, providing a tangible link to the innovations and cultural shifts that shaped the modern world.

Nostalgia and Emotional Connection

Old cars evoke a deep sense of nostalgia. For many, they bring back fond memories of family road trips, carefree drives, or iconic movie scenes. The sight of a well-preserved vintage car can transport us to a time when life felt simpler and more adventurous.

Even those who didn’t live during the golden age of these vehicles feel a sense of wonder. The retro aesthetics, roaring engines, and unique quirks of old cars make them irresistible to enthusiasts and casual admirers alike.

Engineering Marvels of Their Time

While modern cars are laden with advanced technology, old cars are marvels of mechanical ingenuity. These vehicles were built to last, with robust engines and innovative features that were ahead of their time. Without today’s computerized systems, vintage cars relied on precision engineering and craftsmanship.

Collectors and restorers often take pride in the simplicity and elegance of these machines. The hands-on experience of working on an old car offers a rewarding connection to its inner workings, showcasing the brilliance of past automotive engineering.

The Joy of Restoration and Collecting

For car enthusiasts, restoring and maintaining old cars is a labor of love. The process of finding rare parts, polishing the body, and reviving the engine brings immense satisfaction. Restoration isn’t just about bringing a car back to life—it’s about honoring its legacy and ensuring its story continues.

Owning a vintage car also provides a sense of exclusivity. Driving a classic vehicle turns heads and sparks conversations, making it a source of pride for collectors. It’s not just about the car—it’s about the experience it offers.

Growing Value and Investment Potential

Old cars aren’t just cherished for their beauty and history—they’re also valuable investments. Certain classic models, like the Jaguar E-Type or Ferrari 250 GTO, have seen their prices skyrocket in recent years. Factors like rarity, condition, and historical significance make these cars highly sought-after among collectors.

In addition to financial value, vintage cars foster vibrant communities. Car shows, auctions, and clubs bring enthusiasts together to celebrate their shared passion, creating lasting connections and opportunities for collaboration.

Old cars are more than vehicles

they are symbols of history, artistry, and innovation. Their unique designs, rich histories, and emotional connections make them timeless treasures in the world of automobiles. Whether you’re restoring a vintage car, admiring one at a show, or simply dreaming of owning a classic, these vehicles remind us of the beauty and ingenuity of the past.

[beatricebidelaire]

esmé/beatrice and/or esmé/georgina for the ship ask game!!

thank you!!! i ship both <33

esmé/beatrice

What made you ship it?

they are so extremely divorced. layers of history. intense obsession. they are also more similar than either of them would like to admit - both actresses, both like to attend the in auction, both stole from each other.

“But I want to steal from you,” Esmé said. “I want to steal from you the way Beatrice stole from me.” — tee

The villainous girlfriend turned all the way around to show off her outfit from every angle. Sunny looked up from her cooking and noticed that the letter B was sewn onto the back of it, along with the eye insignia. “I’m glad you like it, Hugo,” Esmé said. “It’s stolen.” — tss

What are your favorite things about the ship?

netflix the ersatz elevator showed esme laying her teaset out (now incompete, without the sugar bowl but still with the sugar cubes that B left behind). this happened at least a decade after B stole the sugar bowl from her, and B by this point is already dead. but she lays the teaset like that and has to look at it every day.

Is there an unpopular opinion you have on your ship?

i don’t think so - i think I’m fairly aligned with how the fandom views them

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esmé/georgina

What made you ship it?

Competent villainous women teaming up for schemes and various other shenanigans is always fun and sexy. Even though they have no shared scenes in canon i just think they make so much sense in my mind. they’re very very fun

What are your favorite things about the ship?

women committing crimes together <333

Is there an unpopular opinion you have on your ship?

don’t know if this is unpopular or not but i think at first E isn’t really the type G would go for - granted E’s pretty and very morally flexible which G approves of, but she’s also dramatic and high maintenance and deeply involved in some petty squabbles (in G’s opinion anyway) that G considers it a bit Too Much so she’s not actually that interested at first.

but E is good at seduction and G fascinated her so once she set her eyes on the goal of luring her, she can be very good at it. E is more blatant with physical affections and uses the word “darling” frequently and more forward in general but it’s more of in a, “ive decided i want this so im going to get it” kind of way. and despite the appearances of E acting more affectionate G might actually be the one who developed feelings first but she won’t show it and won’t admit it. not easily anyway.