Man Candy - Last one for 2023, enjoy :)

- Cameron Monaghan (US Actor)

- Matt Rife (US Comedian)

- Sean Ford (US Porn Star)

- Alex Grant (US Porn Star)

At the movies

Happy Saturday.  My insomnia kicked in early this morning and the first time I was able to get back to sleep, but the second time (a couple hours later) I wasn’t and watched some TV.  Today was a free day for me so I chose to be lazy, eat a junk food breakfast, watch tv and go back to bed for a while.  I woke up with plenty of time to spare.  Got a shower, dressed and made the matinee of Iron Claw. 

Much to my surprise the theater was packed.  A small family walked in and their son, man he set off alarm bells for me.  Tall and he was wearing grey sweats which did a great job of showing off his ass.  I am a poor judge of age but for sure he was in High School.  The scenarios that went through my mind.  Oddly enough we were there to see the same film.  He sat a couple rows below me. 

The movie over all was great, I think it was well made.  However, there were multiple suicides and they made it look like everyone was reunited that had passed.  I could hear a few people sobbing.  I felt bad and due to the suicides I kind of wished that I hadn’t seen it.  Zac Efron did a good job but there was way too much muscle there for me to enjoy any of the shirtless scenes.  I like a little muscle but looking close or even like The Incredible Hulk is a huge turn off. 

After the movie I passed by Sam’s and it was packed so I kept on going to the post office.  Grabbed the mail and came back home.  I really hadn’t eaten anything all day and was eager to go for pizza.  I wanted a little bit more time to pass to be sure that if the cute guys were working they would for sure be there. 

When I arrived at the pizza place I had this genius idea like Wyle E. Coyote.  The plan was to order a small pizza for there and then a large to go.  Only my dumb ass thought that their small was too small so I went to a medium.  Now I have an entire large plus half of a medium to eat.  I like pizza but everything gets old if you have too much or have it too often.  I’m sure I will never try that again, if I do I will go with the small.  Thing is that I figured I would devour what was in front of me due to the fact I had eaten so little but my appetite is all over the place with this new drug.  Even when I want to eat and try sometimes I change my mind.  Never was like that before but if it keeps the weight off I am okay so long as my sugar doesn’t bottom out and that hasn’t happened in months now. 

The cute guys I like were all working and I got to inspect the goods.  Really good looking cakes.  Shame I couldn’t take a few photos.  I’ve got a major crush on one guy and again I’m a poor judge of age.  I think he’s legal but I don’t want to ask not only to be turned down because he’s straight but also because he’s not legal.  It’s one of those situations where it’s better to remain silent.  It’s a huge struggle for me because I am a talker. 

I drove through the subdivision to peek at the holiday lights.  Lots of creativity.  Some houses were subtle and light and others made it obvious.  I like looking at the lights but never seem to manage to get out in time.  There are lots of homes around that go all out.  Me and my late spouse used to make the rounds but ever since he passed it’s not something I do by myself. 

My friends reached out about their open house on New Years Day and wanted to know if I was coming.  I said yes.  I missed them at Christmas but really don’t want to hear the same stories over again, get aggravated by their neighbor who loves to poke fun at me but doesn’t quite know his limits.  I want to fuck him up sometimes because he really crosses the line and once he knows he’s made me angry he just doesn’t let up.  There will be a way different crowd that stops by for the Open House.  They are starting kind of late I think at 11am and it usually goes until 2 or 3 in the afternoon.  Then they kick everyone out and start the clean up process.  So at least I kind of have something to look forward to. 

What really sucks is that Tuesday it’s back to work.  My childhood friends mom that passed away has a funeral mass on Friday.  I really want to go but it’s quite the haul for me and then the reception is even further out.  I for sure would need the entire day off.  I think I would probably feel out of place if I go but if I don’t I will feel that catholic guilt.  Kind of damned if I do and damned if I don’t. 

Tomorrow is my big work day that I look forward to but also dread at the same time.  I’ve informed Rudy that I need to get up early so hopefully he doesn’t fall down on the job.  I don’t set an alarm clock on the weekends.  My plan is to go out for breakfast and enjoy.  Then hit up Target, the grocery store and gas station.  Come home and I am done with running for the day, unless I change my mind later and want to go out if for some reason I don’t feel like eating left over pizza.  Then rest for a bit, work on laundry and cleaning the house.  I’ve got reminders set for when I need to jump into action in mid-morning then I get a break and the real work is all done at 5p.  It should take me maybe an hour or hour and a half.  Then I am done with work for this year. 

Finally, what would a post here be without a complaint.  I went to make changes to my U-verse line up and of course that ability has been taken away from being able to be done on-line.  Your referred to use your TV remote to upgrade.  Yeah I don’t want to upgrade I want to downgrade, don’t ya know you can’t do that through the TV.  I saw something else that referred me to make changes through the app, that doesn’t work either.  On line there is a button that says make changes but when you click it your redirected to a help screen.  I’ve tried to make changes on-line using three different computers and all three got the same results.  I used to be able to make changes on-line but I suppose they figure that if people really want to downgrade they will call.  I don’t have the greatest luck in talking to people when it comes to making service changes they always seem to mess something up.  For now things are staying as is.  I was just looking to try to save a little bit.  If Showtime wouldn’t have taken away their stand alone app and incorporated it with Paramount Plus then I’d be okay but now that I can’t use an app to get to Showtime I really don’t need it.  Of course The Circus will be back on in a few months and I will want to see it so that’s why I figure it’s better to leave well enough alone.  It just made me made that I have less control over something I am paying no small sum for and expect better access.  I have thought of dropping U-verse but no matter what you change to it will wind up the same.  You start out with a promo rate and then after a year prices continue to increase.  Kind of like buying a new car now and then getting the surprise that you have to start making payments come June.  Kind of silly that we’ve all been suckered into paying for TV.  When I was a kid before cable, it was free but you didn’t have a way to fast forward through commercials and you had to watch live.  Hell for the longest time everything was black and white.  Then one day we got a color TV and that was eye opening.

Well I think I am putting a fork in this post.  Hope that it was a great day for you and that tomorrow is even better.  Be safe and take care. 

One more for today

Wow today is the slowest day of them all.  I got to take a nap with some interruptions that started with my phone (aka work) and then eventually Rudy wanting his lunch.  I know I will pay for taking the nap but damn it’s so boring today, it wouldn’t be any busier if I went in.  At least by staying home I have TV, can surf the web and have the cats.  Not to mention I could catch up on laundry and dishes, not sure that I will do that but it’s an option. 

Thinking about ending the year on a bang here on the blog.  I scheduled a post for the 31st with 10 photos of Man Candy.  One of them is Matt Rife who I talked about in my previous post.  I hope that you will come back to see them and enjoy!

I’ve got one quick task to do in a couple hours and then my day is done and I can relax and unwind, that is until Sunday when the fun starts back up. 

The lawn guys finally cashed the last check I wrote them today.  They have sat on it for an entire month.  I hate when people do that.  Bill pay checks are good for 180 days which is a long time.  If I write a check I indicated on the face that it’s void if not cashed within 30 days, that kind of gives some motivation to cash it.  I don’t write that many checks and use Bill pay for everything.  I remember when I first tried that out many years ago.  I was skeptical but I haven’t had a problem yet.  It’s actually quite the time saver.  Not to mention the savings I get from postage and envelopes alone. 

Thinking about tomorrow I might go out for breakfast and if I do that I might go visit some friends.  I will for sure venture out for the mail and for a bite to eat.  The pizza place with the hot looking guys is what I am thinking.  Too bad I won’t be able to eat one of them but at least I can have some pizza.  Also thinking of seeing the movie Iron Claw tomorrow.  Not sure if I will catch the matinee or if I will go to an afternoon or evening showing.  It’s the Zac Efron movie I wanted to see last week on Christmas Day but didn’t make it.  I’m not a huge movie fan to run to the theater but every once and a while there is something that is of interest.  Last thing I remember seeing was the very last Top Gun movie when it came out, that was a great theater experience.  The sound and screen made that movie come to life. 

I think that is a wrap for now.  If I feel like it I may make another post tomorrow or Sunday.  In case I don’t make it back is why I scheduled the eye candy post. 

Be safe, responsible and kind.  Stay warm and take care.  Talk with you all again soon.  Thanks again for dropping by!

Victory

Good Morning on this last Friday of 2023.  I hope it’s a great day for everyone!

Good News for me, a couple hours after sending my reply to Amazon I got a response they were working with my bank to resolve the issue.  This morning I woke up to an email from Amazon as well as my bank telling me that Amazon had credited my card.  I figured the evidence I submitted was overwhelming and showed clearly that I did the right thing, followed the rules and deserved the refund.  I’m glad that this little mess is behind me. 

Yesterday I checked the web for trash pick up and the web site indicated they would be here today.  I put the barrel out.  Several neighbors followed my lead.  Hours later I got a phone call after I was done with supper that in fact the route was pushed back by one day and they would be here on Saturday.  Ah, nuts I figured that was the case and that’s why I sought it out on the web.  Should have trusted my gut.  No worries though the barrel sits out for another day.  I will be walking an extra bag out of all of the things I meant to discard but didn’t. 

My day ended quite early yesterday at 3p.  There were some lingering emails that came in that I had to deal with.  An issue cropped up in the evening and a game of ping pong started.  I decided to login and stop it.  I believe I fixed the issue and that ended the emails for the night, which was my goal. 

Watched some YouTube Matt Rife videos which were pretty good.  I tell you that guy is every gay mans walking wet dream.  I wish he was mine but he’s straight and has a girlfriend.  I don’t always laugh at his humor but it’s really starting to grow on me.  I suppose it’s the generational gap.  I think he’s going to be around for a long time and hope that I am correct.  His Netflix special was great as are all of his free specials on YouTube. 

It’s still wet and cold here.  Snow is wrapping up this morning but it’s mixed with rain and you really can’t see any snow.  What little dusting we had has melted off.  I’m still hopeful that eventually we will get blasted with a good storm.  Nothing like sitting in the house, furnace going and looking out the window.  It’s peaceful and very enjoyable.  Want to liven things up, turn on the police scanner and you hear about all of the wrecks and chaos going on.  That can be fun too.  So long as I have plenty of food and am not driving in it I will be happy.  Then I can watch to see if there are any paw prints in the snow.  I just love looking at pure untouched snow.

I’ve wrapped up my morning tasks at work for now.  I’ve got some things to take care of this afternoon and of course have to stay available in case anything rolls in that needs me.  I expect it will be an uber quiet day and I am perfectly okay with that. 

I am not eager to play America’s favorite game, is it gunshots or fireworks.  However, as long as none of it lands in my house or does any harm to the cats and I, I’m fine with it.  I hope it’s not terribly noisy but the crowd here changes all the time.  It’s a medium sized sub-division and houses are bought & sold all the time.  There are some folks like myself who stay put and have been here for a while.  It’s been a little over 20 years for me.  I’ve thought about moving but energy and cost wise it makes more sense to stay put, at least for now. 

The cats permitted me to do some writing yesterday evening.  I was able to grab a shower and go back to it.  Then my eyes started giving out and I knew it was best to quit.  Crawled in bed and watched a little TV.  I was doing pretty good.  Rudy came and sat on top of me and that was it.  TV went off and I was out.  Mora was by my side hugging me.  That napping I did yesterday worked against me.  I was up at 2a but was able to go back to sleep quickly.  Rudy got me up at 6a and I told him he needs to move his clock up one hour, he’s getting me up like we never fell back in time.  I am certain he is hungry but damn I like my sleep. 

We had a nice leisurely start to the morning, I got up and fed them, had my breakfast.  We returned to my room where I threw on some clothes and we sat and watched TV.  Mora came and laid in my lap after we had some play time.  Of course when I got up to come down here they both were wide eyed awake and walked me to the steps.  They will now sit in anticipation of my return, which will occur in a bit.  I will go back up unless something with work comes up.  First, I need to post this and do some surfing. 

Right now the only thing I look forward to in the new year is hanging up the new naked men calendars so that I get a chance of scenery.  I do hope that 2024 is a better year.  2023 wasn’t the worst year ever but it started out rough for me.  Things smoothed out with a little bit of time and there were bumps along the way but it looks like I’ll make it all the way through and be fortunate to see 2024.  I don’t make New Years resolutions because they only get broken.  I just hope that I am thinner, happier and doing better overall in 2024.  Fingers crossed for all the best!  I wish the same to each of you. 

Thanks for your readership and stopping by!  Come back again soon to see how life continues to unfold for me and of course for more Man Candy!

Let’s get ready to RUMBLE

Morning … hope your enjoying these final days of 2023.  We got snow finally!  It’s just a dusting and more is coming but little to no accumulation.  It’s kind of a sloppy mess to drive in because as the storm started it’s mixed with rain.  It changed over to snow.  Late yesterday afternoon when I went up, you could see a dusting on grassy areas.  The cats were looking up at the sky like what in the world is this stuff falling?  It would be great to get a bunch of snow and take them each outside to see their reactions.  I did that with the kittens way back when and it was a fun experience.  I won’t be doing that with adult cats because of their desire to run.  I’d be the next person posting about a lost cat or two, not to mention the emotional and psychological damage it would do.  I might gather some snow if we ever get a decent amount and bring it in for them to look at and sniff.  I think I did that last year but honestly don’t remember. 

Yesterday was a nice relaxing day with not much going on.  I had a couple things to deal with but overall I worked in a cat nap, got lunch and spent time with the cats, either being present in the same room, cuddling with them or feeding them.  Watched some TV.  I was looking for a movie and found Madea goes to jail on Starz, so we saw that in the early afternoon.  I’ve seen it several times but it’s always a good time.  Madea is a great character who not only is funny but educational.  I loved how she moved that lady’s red sports car with a JLG (forklift).  The letters JLG are painted on the side and in the auto industry that is how they refer to them.  Traditional forklifts are referred to as HILO’s because it go HI and it go LOW. 

This morning brought me a warning message from Amazon about the dispute I filed.  They are eager to get their money back and scolded me for filing a dispute and said I should have contacted customer service.  I fired back one hell of a retort that leaves no room for argument.  The tracking number, photos of the shipping label and screen shot of the confirmed delivery as well as a written email where Customer Service acknowledged receipt of the return and told me that a credit would be issued but not until mid month in January.  That should do the trick.  However, it’s Amazon so I am sure that it will linger for a bit and possibly even get more fucked up than it already is.  The bank has yet to ask for any documentation, but I’m ready to fork it over.  I want my money back.  I’ve got a temporary credit as is.  If Amazon agrees then that temporary credit will be permeant and we will be done, which is how I hope this turns out.  If they would have just shipped me what I actually ordered that could have avoided the whole mess. 

The evening was nice, I had the Ham Meal from the grocery store and it was really good.  They make a pineapple/brown sugar glaze that is included on the side.  I heated that up and poured it over the slices of ham, very good.  The cats smelled the goodness in the air and both were begging me for some.  I of course did not give in.  For some reason I have seen an uptick in begging now that the weather is colder.  I know without a doubt someone at some point fed them table scraps.  They got a taste of human food and they want more.  Sadly that won’t happen here unless it’s an accident.  Both scour underneath my chair when I am done as if I would drop something.  They will both lick the carpet as if there is something there but I know nothing is there.  I had a close call on Sunday when I dropped a pill and Mora was about to scarf it up, I yelled and stopped her.  It was only a B vitamin but it would have meant a trip to the vet and ain’t nobody got time for that. 

I’ve not done any of my usual morning surfing, just checked a social media feed.  Rudy seems to think that 6a is 7a and he keeps waking me up an hour early.  I had lots of time on my hands and it wasn’t moving so I opted to come down and get an early start.  That’s is what enabled me to fire back at Amazon so quickly.  They said they would respond within 24 hours of my response, we will see if that actually happens. 

Speaking of Amazon I got the bad news yesterday that late in January they are going to start with commercials as a way to make even more money.  I pay for the benefit of watching Prime TV and Movies, I don’t think it’s right and I imagine there will be quite the uprising.  They have an ad free option for $2.99 per month, I signed up for that.  I hated to do so but damn when I watch something I am paying for the last thing I want is a commercial or ad popping up.  I get it on YouTube but that’s a free service.  Amazon is trying to be like Netflix but they are going about modifying their service in a very poor way, just my opinion.  As if Amazon doesn’t already make enough money from Prime Memberships.  They touted all of the benefits I am getting of which more than half aren’t something I don’t need and use.  Nice marketing spin but I see the greed in the email, it’s all about money not service or caring about customers. 

On the TV front I am in the 10th and final season of Roseanne.  This is the last year when it was back on the air and Roseanne fucked up and cost the cast their jobs.  They rebranded the show afterwards as The Connors but that isn’t streaming as far as I know.  It’s interesting because in the 9th season the kids had grown up but in the 10th season they are all full adults, with kids of their own.  You can really see the age progression.  Just one of many shows I grew up with and re-watching it has been quite fun. 

I am trying to get into the King of Queens and started that last night just before I passed out.  I’ve been staying up a little later, doing a little writing before bed, then watching a short amount of TV from bed at which point I am sleepy and just ready to go.  Seems to be working out well.  Despite the early morning wake up call, I fight it at first but once I give in I am okay from an energy and motivation standpoint.  However, if I am idle for a long period of time my brain much like a computer goes into sleep mode and that will cause me trouble in the end if I get too much sleep during the day. 

Here’s hoping for an even quieter and calmer day that will afford me the luxury of being upstairs more than I am downstairs working.  I know I am getting paid so I stay available but honestly there isn’t much of anything going on the last week of the year.  The last day of the year for me is my busy time, lots of moving parts then.  Right now it’s like the calm before the storm.  Then I get New Year’s Day as a day of rest and it’s back to a slow start of the new year on the 2nd.  No one wants to get back to it but the more you keep your feet moving the easier it becomes. 

Stay warm, have a great day and be well. 

Mid Week Snack - Man Candy

Wedding Anniversary

Good Morning!

Sorry to start on a slightly somber note.  Today would be my Wedding Anniversary if my spouse was alive.  I set it up on this day specifically because he had problems remembering dates and it’s exactly two months after his birthday.  I know how thoughtful of me.  I wanted it to be a day that both of us could easily recall.  I believe it would be our 10th to be exact.  However, we were together long before we had a piece of paper that recorded our commitment to each other.  In total it would be 35 years of being together.  Any loss hurts but the longer that the person was a part of your life the more it hurts.  I find that to be true with animals as well. 

I can recall our wedding day.  I asked for the day off work and was working for a son-of-a-bitch that believed even though you were off, he was paying you so if something was needed you had to jump.  I was working feverishly to escape and get upstairs so that we could leave for the courthouse.  I made it just and then on the way there my Blackberry kept going off.  I remember replying to a message saying, about to enter a courthouse and phones aren’t allowed, I’ll get back to you when I am available.  I turned that sucker off and we walked into the courthouse. 

Both of us were nervous and we each had our moments of cold feet.  Seems that an impending commitment made both of us nervous and we had so many little arguments, even while we were waiting to be called to get things started. 

It was just the two of us and the judge.  We each got teary eyed and it was tough to exchange vows, especially when we got to that word death and parting.  However, we managed to each get through it, said I DO and were pronounced and kissed.  Damn we were both so happy!

What did we do after we walked out of the courthouse but drove back home.  I turned my stupid phone back on and did a little bit more work.  I know we eventually went out for a bite to eat.  We were just so damn happy and that was the second most positive moment we shared together where I know that I was able to block out the rest of the world and just think of us.  The other time was after Momma had her kittens.  Oddly enough the kittens moment ranked higher and gave me a more peaceful feeling.  Of course that was earlier in life and I had a much better job and more understanding employer then. 

It took me a long time to stop wearing my wedding ring.  I moved it to the opposite hand after he passed but still continued to wear it.  It just didn’t feel right or comfortable to remove it as if I was forgetting he existed.  Finally one day the timing was right and I removed it and placed it on a necklace that I bought on one of our trips, I wear both his and my bands along with a couple other items any time I go to work, need to feel closer to him or just want/need some good luck. 

Today really feels like just another day, I am not sad or depressed.  I very much enjoyed telling the above story.  I of course will always miss him until I cease to exist and take my last breath.  He made a profound impact on my life and it forever changed my world.  I do sometimes wonder where or what I’d be today having not met him.  I think I’d be working at some low income job struggling to get by, never knowing how fun cats are and certainly I would be less knowledgeable about life in general.  He really put me on the right course in life and I owe who I am today to him.  I know he was very proud of me before he passed.  I am positive that I have made him proud every day since we parted. 

When I think of moving on and trying to date or start a new life with someone it’s kind of scary.  However, I have a wealth of experience to fall back on and know what it takes to make a relationship work.  It’s really no secret.  If you love the other person that is the key.  The two other elements are compromise and communication.  If you lose one of the two key elements then your relationship is doomed to fail.  I am eager to find that special someone that he always told me would be waiting for me after he passed but our paths have yet to cross.  I sure do miss him and wish that I was able to land in the position I have now a lot sooner back when both of us were younger.  That would have made life even more different and I know he would be even prouder of me. 

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Now on to a more regular post.  Glad that I stayed home last night, as I suspected my stomach calmed down and nothing bad happened.  However, better to be cautious and prepared.  I found a nice action movie about a bank robbery called Ambulance.  It was quite intense and took up a good portion of the evening.  During the movie I managed to brush both cats and trim their claws.  Mora was not a happy girl.  I really need to work on her back claws because she loves to dig those in me.  I wish both of them would keep their claws from doing harm to me and/or furniture around here.  However, that is kind of something that just has to be expected they are cats.  I got one or Mora’s nails a bit shorter and she yelped but she is in such a hurry to pull her paws away from me, I try to move fast to avoid a fight and that is how mistakes are made.  She didn’t lose any blood and I think it scared her more than anything.  She still loves me and is walking perfectly fine. 

Thinking about returning to the fun today caused me to peek at work email.  I had the lowest number of emails to come back to 25.  Yeah, nothing was going on and that is pretty much the theme of the week.  Everyone is checked out so not a whole lot is getting done or so it seems.  We are all kind of just relaxing and on standby if needed.  I’ve had to deal with a couple things and have something coming up but no meetings what so ever.  It’s like I could throw on some clothes and leave the house do shopping or take a trip provided that I stayed close by and no one would know the difference or for that matter even care.  I noticed the bosses out of office isn’t on, that’s because his boss is out.  I got them both in trouble years ago by accident and a mandate came down that they both couldn’t be out of the office at the same time ever again.  They sneak around and hope not to get caught.  This week I think there is little to no risk of getting caught.  Both will be back at the start of the New Year.  That’s when we will get the speech how were all going to do better and be stronger this year, it’s going to be different than in years past, blah, blah.  It’s not going to happen, were all still the same and the work still gets done. 

I ran my glasses through the jewelry cleaner, nothing gets them quite as clean as that.  Just some water, cleaner and vibration.  A good rinse off after wards and they come out spotless and crystal clear.  I broke out a screw driver and tightened the screws slightly, I’ve been rocking this same pair of computer glasses for a little over a year and no plans to change unless my vision does. 

Found an old Bluetooth Headset that was out of juice.  I charged it up and am using it now to listen to some music.  I placed a test call earlier and things sound great.  It’s a little sticky from ear wax and I cleaned it up a little bit last night.  Even hooked it up to my computer this morning and was surprised there are no updates.  I said it was old.  I’ve got the same model at work and should bring it home to update it.  It takes some special software that I stumbled on at the start of the pandemic when I was still using this thing.  I switched to using speaker a long time ago and much prefer it.  I am sure I will go back to that but might break this out once and a while for the fun of it. 

Rudy started my day early and my bladder helped to get me out of bed.  Got them fed, worked on breakfast for me.  I feel pretty good, itching a little from some claws but otherwise doing okay. 

The weather is a mix of rain and snow, that will continue today and tomorrow.  You can’t see any snow and there is no accumulation expected.  It just makes for sucky driving conditions.  The plows are out so the news says.  Glad I am inside that is where I want to be when the weather is bad out.  I would like to see a good snow fall, it brings some comfort to me but after a couple of them I get tired of snow pretty quick.  It turns to be more of a nuisance than enjoyment.

I will be working on Chicken for lunch and I’ve got a Ham Holiday Meal from the store for supper.  Eating good here for a bit.  Then it will be back to the boxed crap.

Well I told the cats I would be up soon and that was like over an hour ago so might as well get going.  Sorry I rambled so much.  Hope it’s a great day for you.  Stay warm and be well. 

The Day After

I hope all is well.  We made it to the day after Christmas.  Glad that I took the day off and kind of really wish I had the rest of the week.  I know I could make that happen if I really needed the time but it’s best for me to get back to my regular routine. 

I went to bed a little later last night.  Watched Clear & Present Danger.  I know I had seen it before but it had been years and it was a good movie.  I took my sleeping pills a little later than normal, which is what permitted me to be able to stay up. 

I had downloaded some good porn earlier in the day but just wasn’t in the mood last night to watch.  That’s okay it will be waiting for me, not like it’s going to jump up and run away. 

Rudy started my day at the normal time and I got up and fed him.  I wanted to go back to sleep but my body wouldn’t permit it.  I laid in bed and tossed and turned, watched more TV and took a couple of cat naps.  Got in a real good one with Mora snuggled up to me and me holding her.  She was one happy girl.  Rudy joined us and slept on top of me.  It was like a daddy sandwich for them and a cat sandwich for me. 

I didn’t get started with getting out of the house until later in the afternoon.  My first stop was to get my haircut.  I didn’t go to the usual place I frequent, the barber I see was booked up until much later in the afternoon.  It would have been cheaper but then I wouldn’t have gotten as good of a shampoo.  These days that is the only kind of head job I get and I really appreciate when someone knows what they are doing and applies a firm amount of pressure.  The lady I got was a little snippy and only did one shampoo and no conditioner.  I asked for leave in conditioner.  Made it to the post office to get a card from a lady I used to work with.  I am always eager to see what she has to say.  Then on to the bank to have the dreaded fraud conversation.  I don’t think they are going to do anything with the information I gave them.  However, I got away from a debit card and switched to an ATM only card.  The only place that card can be used is the ATM and it should solve my problem and also meet my needs.  I liked the convenience of having a debit card but the risk with this particular bank was just too great that it would continue to be compromised. 

After that I went to a place that some friends talked about and that I discovered a few weeks back.  It’s a restaurant but it’s like 4 or 5 food trucks under one roof.  The menu offered endless choices and I wanted some Tacos but settled instead for a cheeseburger with a side of chili.  It was good.  The chili was a bit greasy for me and I still had a couple things I wanted to do.  However, I came home because it feels like at any moment I could explode.  The chili was all beef no beans.  Hopefully, things calm down in a bit.

Much to my surprise the stores were not really crowded based on what I saw by the number of cars of their parking lots.  I really wanted to get into Sam’s today for soda and some bakery.  They also had some Lasagna that looked pretty good but I have never been able to find it.  Just as well right now my fridge is packed.  I can try for the weekend if I feel like it. 

As for the movie I’ve already checked and it’s still playing come Saturday so I’ve got that to look forward to again provided that I am in the mood.

I am kind of glad to be home on one hand and on the other wish I was still out and about.  I did think about driving to the buffet but that is kind of a long haul and something that I would rather do on a Saturday.  I can take my time no need to rush and just make it a nice leisurely drive.  The vehicle really likes the workout. 

Speaking of that I told Rudy that I will probably go into the office next week, I should despite not wanting to.  I am sure there is a card waiting for me from my boss.  I may venture in over the weekend if I feel like it but probably not.  Since I won’t be on-call next week and there shouldn’t be much going on as long as it looks like I can get away with leaving early I will probably make the hike.  I don’t have to and could put it off for another week. 

Right now I have to focus on living out the rest of today and getting ready for tomorrow.  Back to the fun.  I haven’t peeked at email but hope there is not a cluster waiting for me and that the number of emails I have to sift through is minimal.  It’s all about preparing for the big work that will occur on Sunday afternoon since that is the last day of the year.  A small number of people leaving, that can always increase as we get closer.  Then people getting promoted.  I’ve got a short list so far but there is usually a follow up list that comes out either just before or shortly after we return to start the new year.  I’d rather have that before hand so I don’t have to scramble to put things in place and I can have time to plan things out. 

Publishing this, checking on a lamp and then getting something to drink.  I am dying of thirst.  Both cats are asleep in their pet beds and the slightest noise will wake them.  Once they wake up it could lead to anything from food to I need attention.  I like it when they rest and I can be free. 

Hope it was a good day after for you.  Have a nice evening!

Merry Christmas

Good Evening … I hope that you are having a very Merry Christmas and that Santa brought you everything you wanted. 

I had a fun day yesterday and was filled with lots of energy.  That made me quite productive.  I had such high hopes for today. 

Rudy started the day off with his normal wake up call at 7a.  I was eager to see him and wished both cats Merry Christmas.  I think they could care less, they wanted food.  We made our way to the kitchen and he got some food. 

I had some pancakes and sausage with blueberry syrup and a tall glass of chocolate milk.  After we were done with food I lit up the Christmas Tree.  It’s a ceramic tree that I keep up all year long, I bought it years ago for my spouse after I accidentally broke one he had.  This thing cost me a pretty penny and we have had it for years.  Gator tried to take it out a couple years ago but thankfully I was faster than she was.  I always think of my late spouse as well as the original cat family when I flip the switch to power it on.  It made me feel warm inside. 

Then I got my morning meds and we sat in front of the TV.  I had started watching Home Alone last night and paused it to sleep.  I resumed that and was listening to the police scanner. 

The scanner was quiet and then I heard a call that was rather somber.  A 17 year old was found dead by his parents.  A call for the coroner was made.  My heart ached for those parents.  I wondered what happened to cause the death and of all mornings why Christmas morning.  At 17 you should be very much alive!  I kept listening and eventually opted to pay more attention to the TV. 

Home Alone was done and we started on Home Alone 2.  It was a crummy day outside, no sunshine and it was raining.  Yuk!  Glad I got my KFC yesterday.  Both cats were passed out in my room and we made it through the second movie.  By now that sugar high I had was wearing off and I was sleepy.  I had a crummy wish that I wanted something to pop at work.  Then I climbed back into bed and fell back asleep. 

I was resting rather well but started to have a bad dream, the phone rang.  I figured it was a friend calling but nope it was work.  Me and my silly wish.  I wanted something simple and wound up with a complex issue that would linger for hours.  It was still on going at the first and second showings of Iron Claw.  I couldn’t believe someone had the balls to ruin Christmas.  This little event wrecked my day.  By the time it was done I lost my will to venture out. 

I started thinking about making a surprise appearance at my friends house even though I knew I would get there around the time they would be wrapping with the food.  I talked myself out of that and instead got some KFC from the fridge.  It was just as good as I remember and I have been eating coleslaw and really enjoying it.  So much so that I wish I had an extra side of it. 

I went back to watching TV, saw Home Alone 3.  Then moved to You Tube Videos.  That was fun but I was eventually out of options and went back to Roseanne.  If it was up to me I would have spent the entire day in my room but the cats love the living room and sitting in here with me.  They will follow me anywhere in the house and are most happy when they are with me, if not by my side at least in the same room.  I love them so much and they are so cute.  I’m glad that I made the call to get them. 

I called a friend to to chat but got voice mail.  I left a message and figured that I would get a call back but that hasn’t happened and I don’t have any hope that it will occur. 

I’ve managed to get more than a few of my written stories typed out.  I really want to write more but at the moment I’ve run out of guys to write about.  I don’t like this at all. 

I am really glad that I took tomorrow off.  Need to get to the bank to have a chat.  I’d like to make it to Target or Sam’s Club.  Both would be nice but I think of how many people will be in lines to return crap and that kind of makes me want to shy away.  I’d like to travel to that new restaurant.  There hours kind of make that a little difficult since I like to travel towards the afternoon and they are closed by 1p.  I don’t know that our paths will cross.  I could and might hit up the buffet.  I know I want to go some place just to get out of here.  I am kind of sorry that I cancelled my holiday plans with my friends.  Today is really not the best day for me to be all alone. 

I do like the sound of silence though.  Especially when I am typing out a story.  Lots of people ask, so what did you get for Christmas.  Honestly, the only gift I got was a candy bar from a co-worker.  Other than that no one gave me a gift.  It’s been like that for years and I’ve come to be okay with it.  This year for some reason I am not as okay with it as I have been in the past.  I think about the pen I bought for myself and the cats I got at the start of the year.  Those are gifts I got myself, that’s kind of the only way I will get a gift.  The cats are my best friends now.  I hope they stay happy and healthy for a very long time as I am not ever going to be ready to go down the medical road to treat old age.  I tell them all the time how lucky they are to have me for their human, despite the problems I have no one will take better care of them than me. 

Right now I am just lonely and wish that I had some place to go, someone to talk to or just be around.  I could easily make a call and put a plan into motion but will I?  Nope I don’t want to impose, today of all days.  I am not depressed just lonely, even though the cats are here not quite the same as a human. 

After tomorrow the rest of the week I will be working but still here at home alone.  Things will be a little different as work serves a decent purpose to occupy me and it might be slow but I know there are things to do.  I will be working the most on Sunday as the year winds down, it’s the same thing every year and I look forward to it but also dread it at the same time. 

Time for cat nip and then bed.  Here’s hoping tomorrow is a better day for me. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Christmas Eve

Thus far I am happy to report that I have not been bothered with any work calls all weekend.  We still have the rest of today and all of tomorrow before the coast will be clear for me.  Then my next on-call turn won’t happen until Mid January.  That’s a nice little break. 

My friends did send me an invite but it was late in the afternoon yesterday.  It was a text that simply told me what time were eating.  I said that I wouldn’t go if they didn’t hit me up by Friday night.  Now it’s dependent on KFC.  I am headed out in a bit to grab some KFC, if I am successful I will tell my friends that I am not coming.  If KFC is closed then at least I have a backup plan.  Lots of places close early on Christmas Eve and I don’t blame them.  I feel an immense sense of guilt cancelling on my friends just because we always get together.  However, after the disaster that was Thanksgiving and knowing who will likely becoming to dinner and the stories I will have to hear for the hundredth plus time, it’s easy to justify.  Besides that it’s my life and I am able to do what I want.  I’m sure if I go they will have Prime Rib and if I cancel they will have had Ham.  That’s just the kind of luck I have.  I also think about the feeling of depression that could set in. 

However, I’ve kept myself fairly busy today and have been working on stories as well as watching TV and hanging out with the cats.  Were having a ball.  Right now were all in the basement while I am working on some laundry.  Mora is asleep and Rudy is pacing around up to no good I am sure.  He really wants me upstairs. 

I cleaned out their water fountain before I came down and changed out the filter.  They both managed to notice a squirrel on the deck and tried to get at it through the window.  The thing was tormenting them it would leave and then come back, knowing full well that it was safe and it would drive them nuts. 

I started my day at 6a with a shave and shower after passing out food for the cats.  Then got dressed and headed out for a bite to eat.  I was the only person at the restaurant.  I made a joke when I walked in that I was feeling so generous that I’d buy for the entire place.  The waitress got a kick out of that.  No one came in while I was there.  I enjoyed a simple burger with cheese and an egg.  Some extra tomato slices and fries with some spiced up sauce they make.  I was truly hungry and this hit the spot.  Of course it was all planned out last night. 

Hit the grocery store and spent way more than I wanted to.  The place had about the normal crowd for early morning.  I had wanted to go to Target but I was 15 minutes early before they opened and the parking lot was packed with people who wanted them to open the doors.  I am not getting in that mess so I skipped it and came home. 

As I was putting the groceries away I looked out the back door and saw a pair of sweats laying at the bottom of my neighbors steps to their back patio and it looked like both pants and a hoodie.  Turns out it was a pair of pants and some car mats.  They had a party yesterday afternoon and who knows what happened.  It’s just odd to see those items there, much less now since it’s cold out.  Everything looks fine no blood or puke so perhaps they are just airing out or maybe I missed someone getting naked.  Damn I need a camera on the back of the house, I imagine I miss more than a few things. 

Yesterday I went to a steakhouse for supper.  It wasn’t planned I kind of wanted pizza but was looking for something different.  That hit the spot.  I laid around most of the day and watched a new series on Netflix called My Life with the Walter Boys.  It’s pretty good.  I finished it this morning.  Hope there is a season 2.  It’s a teenage drama series with a few hunky guys.  Never made it to breakfast like I wanted and/or the bank.  I did manage to get the mail and cat food.  I had a sleepless night Friday and that just wrecked Saturday for me.  Kind of my fault because I took Benadryl instead of sleeping pills thinking that it would do a better job but my body was looking for the sleeping pills, without them I just don’t sleep well.  Insomnia sucks. 

Still thinking of going to the movies on Christmas Day to see Iron Claw the new Zac Efron movie.  I grew up watching wrestling and am familiar with the Von Erich boys but I never knew behind the scenes.  I’ve seen a few things with Ric Flair and other wrestlers about behind the scenes.  It was my grandfathers favorite thing to watch on the weekend.  Him and my brother really got into it.  I was hooked for a short time but lost interest that is until after puberty hit and I got to see some hot guys on TV. 

Well that’s about it.  I hope that your well and that you have a great holiday.  Talk with you all again soon. 

Surprise - Man Candy

 

My last work day before Christmas

    Good morning last work day today before Christmas.  For some lucky people it’s the last working day of the year, but I’m not one of them.  All was quiet last night not an email or call and that’s the way I hope things stay from this moment until it’s time to go back on Wednesday. 

I finished the latest story I was working on and had time to burn last night.  I dusted off an old keyboard and fired up my laptop.  I used Libre Office to type up part of the story until it was time to get ready for bed.  Saved it to a cloud account and confirmed this morning I was able to open it in Word on my desktop.  I have lots of edits to make but funny thing is that most only show up in Word, which is okay.  I make Word read the story back to me so I know a bit better how it sounds.  I do the same thing with letters I write.  In any case between the writing, the porn I got earlier in the day I was all horned up so I had to do something about that.  Something about writing really gets my juices flowing and puts me in a much better mood.  If I run out of guys to write about or can’t think of a story line that really takes the wind out of my sail, so to speak. 

Still no invite for Christmas.  I expect something to come tonight, if it doesn’t then regardless of what my friends are having I will tell them I made other plans there invite arrived way too late.  After all timing is everything. 

Today started early for me at 5am but I was able to get back to sleep for one additional hour.  Rudy climbed on top of me and I was already awake.  I love to feel him climb on and just sack out.  I also like to change positions and let him move with me or jump off and climb back up.  He sticks with me as long as I want him to.  We got our morning cuddle time.  Mora jumped up on the bed and she got a little loving as well.  Then I opted to climb out of bed and start on breakfast.  I always think there is some reason why I am up, I might not know it but everything happens for a reason.  Well this morning there is lots of rain headed our way so I was able to bring in the trash barrel before the rain started so I don’t have to worry about getting wet.  I know I’m sweet but despite all of the water I still don’t melt. 

Had plenty of extra time on my hands and elected to watch the news and the cats joined me for some extra attention.  Mora got her belly rubbed and was able to snuggled on my chest.  She is quite the ham.  When I had to get up, I could just hear them both say, aw we thought you had the day off.  I said nope that’s tomorrow. 

However, it’s quiet very quiet and we have one meeting in a few hours that may or may not happen.  Bossman isn’t feeling good.  I hope he’s got something serious that will put him in the hospital but I know it’s not good to wish ill of others.  He’s going on vacation and I’d love nothing more than if he just threw in the towel and called it a day today.  He’s just such a prick at times and I’d love him to get a taste of his own medicine.  He doesn’t pay attention to what I have to say and when I complain he doesn’t do anything but try to pacify my concerns.  He’s patronizing and loves to butter you up just before he drops a turd of a task on top of you, that’s how you know something is coming and it’s not good.  He was busy scheduling recurring meetings for next year so my phone and inbox were buzzing for a while.  Damn if he isn’t keeping the same schedule for all of the meetings so we will still meet twice per week for 52 weeks.  Thank God I get a few more days off next year.  I’m quite happy with my job but I could use a better boss and to be surrounded by a lot less stupidity.  But still I remain thankful for what I have even if it’s not 100% perfect I don’t know that a perfect job exists for everyone.  I know of a time that I had one for a couple years but it ended.  So, ever since then I am just happy to be employed but yet I bitch because well it’s just something we do here in America. 

Found the obituary for my friend’s mom that passed.  It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.  She was quite a special person and I know she would love it.  Sounds like she is being cremated.  There is a mass (Catholic) for her early next year and then a reception/life celebration afterwards.  It’s a bit of a trip for me to make and of course it’s on a week day so I’d need to take time.  I am mulling it over but probably won’t go.  I know it’s going to be packed and crowds really aren’t my thing but it would be nice to see my childhood friends IRL instead of in photos on social media.  My heart aches for them but eventually we all loose our parents, that is the way it should be and not the parent burying the child. 

The exterminator finally showed up very late in the service window.  He never knocked on the door just did his thing outside.  I was busy on the inside fine tuning the cancellation letter.  I’ve modified it so much from it’s original form.  Taken out things that just didn’t need to be said.  Truth is I will probably modify it again before I send it.  I convey why I am leaving quite well so there is absolutely no doubt.  I am stoked to get it in the mail but like I said earlier timing is everything and I need to wait a little bit.  Meanwhile I looked on Amazon and found everything from the chemicals they use to the bait stations and bait blocks they use it’s all way cheaper but you have to do it yourself.  Like any service the markup is in the labor and they were socking it too me.  Doing it myself will save me lots of money in the long run.  Plus there will be no waiting or need to de-gay the house. 

I am ready for time off, even if I do have to keep an eye on my phone for the next 3 days.  Lots to do from the bank, the post office, grocery store, cat food store and then working in eating out.  There is that trip I want to make to the new restaurant.  They open at 6a and close at 1p each day.  I’m not exactly sure that I will make this weekend but it’s on my to do list.  I am really craving some fried chicken and KFC’s Cole Slaw, it’s the only thing that I will eat that contains horseradish.  They are across the street but I am so lazy.  Been wanting it for weeks but just haven’t made it there yet.  Might do that, that could be a nice Christmas Dinner for me but I would need to grab it on Sunday.  Ah sounds so good!

I don’t know if I will post over the weekend so I will take the time now to thank you for stopping by.  I appreciate you!  I hope that your holiday is the best and that you are able to be with those that you love and you get every gift you want.  Take care. 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

4 Days before Christmas

     Morning, hope that your doing well on this 4th day before the Christmas Holiday and also Friday Eve.  I saw this Elf Hunk yesterday while I was browsing and wanted to share him with you.  It would be nice if he was here IRL but I can dream and there’s no charge for that! 

I got some bad news yesterday.  Some kids I grew up with lost their mom.  She was actually expected to pass back when we were in elementary school because she was diagnosed with cancer.  She managed to beat cancer and here we are years later and she just passed.  Not exactly sure if it was natural causes or if something happened.  It was shocking and sad to see.  I typed a comment in a social media post and then went back and read what others were saying.  Damn if we didn’t all say the same thing, she was an amazing woman.  She had two boys that me and my brother were friends with.  They were both hot and different.  They didn’t go along with the majority, they thought for themselves and made up their own mind.  That’s how they were raised and I remember my brother mentioning that to me.  It’s a good quality to have and quite uncommon back then and even today.  Most people are lemmings and just jump off the cliff because everyone else is doing it, they can’t think for themselves.  I’m watching for the obituary to be published and depending on timing I may try to attend.  I am positive the place will be packed to the rafters, she was widely popular and between her and her family they all know a ton of people.

Work was mildly busy, it really picked up in the afternoon and that made quitting time come that much faster.  In fact I was getting ready to walk away from my desk and the phone went off with an email, I had to log back in to fix something my dummy co-worked effed up.  I am giving him less and less to do just because he seems to mess up everything he touches.  I know it’s not possible but as the saying goes, he could fuck up a one car funeral.  Seriously, no joke!

I watched a couple of You Tube videos yesterday but most of my TV time was spent watching more of Roseanne.  Spent time with the cats.  Mora got in her cuddling and belly rubs.  I am starting to wonder if no one paid that much attention to her at her previous homes because she just craves attention and soaks it up like a never ending sponge.  No matter how much she gets, she always wants more.  Hence her name Mora, more of this and more of that.  No matter what you give it’s just never enough.  I like it but it’s also frustrating at times.  I often wonder if she is doing it to taunt her brother, as if to say see daddy loves me more.  I try to be as equal as I can with everything but that is damn difficult.  Now I see how hard my grandparents had it with two grandkids.  They are both spoiled and loved.  They have managed to weave there claws tightly around my heart and neither of them are letting go anytime soon. 

The exterminator is due out today and once he’s gone I will be able to get the trash set out.  Despite the fact I am home I am not answering the door because I don’t want him inside.  All of my naked men calendars are out and the place just isn’t what I deem presentable.  I will be much happier once we reach the end and I am totally done with this company.  It’s nuts to think that they couldn’t skip a service, it’s a simple request and was made in advance.  Glad that I’m getting something out of them with all of the money I’ve spent, it’s the least they could do.  I saw the credit on my account yesterday so for sure there will be no charge for this service. 

I am slightly concerned with Amazon.  I have been tracking my return and yesterday when I logged into my account it showed the pen I returned as delivered as if I never started the return process.  I called and was told they have the pen and are working on processing the return.  Again, I’ve never had this type of experience with Amazon.  Normally within an hour or two of UPS scanning the barcode of the return item, I get credit back and were done.  This time it’s playing out way different and it’s not exactly a small purchase were talking about.  I don’t want to have to eat the cost of this and am glad that I have filed a dispute with my credit card company.  Just wish they would get the credit posted and start the process but it’s all a timing thing and well I am not a patient person, when it comes to my money. 

Speaking of money, that one debit card that I have had replaced three times has once again been compromised.  Someone tried to use it for some professional services, it was $10 but it was declined.  It’s ironic how I get a replacement card and within months someone is trying to use it.  I think the bank in this case has a larger fraud issue on their hands.  Like someone on the inside is passing out card information or their systems are compromised and a hacker is just watching and then making the move months later.  The card is locked and stays that way unless I need cash, it would be a very rare case to need to use it as a debit card.  I plan to go over in person and have a chat with them on the weekend.  Perhaps they have an old fashioned ATM only card that I can switch to, that would suit me better.  I can see me trying to convince this big bank they have a problem but it’s part of what I do for a living and based on my random experience it’s rather odd that each time I have a card replaced someone other than me is trying to use it fraudulently.  None of my other debit or credit cards have this problems, of course none of them are with this same institution.  If push comes to shove I can always close the account and go find a new local bank but that’ something that I really want to avoid.  I’ve got the convenience I want just need the card issue resolved permanently.  I know their answer will be to cancel the card and issue a new one, but as evidence of the prior incidents won’t stop this.  It might slow it down but it’s going to continue and I can’t believe that I am their only customer that is experiencing this.  That’s why rather than trying to explain this to a voice on the phone I am going over in person, I think it will have greater impact or so I hope. 

I think I might be spending my Christmas with Zac Efron at the movies.  He’s got a new movie out called Iron Claw that I want to see.  I just like looking at his body that’s the attraction.  I know I’m on call for the holiday but then again it’s a holiday and I think my chances of being interrupted will be significantly less.  That’s the problem when I start trying to occupy my free time, I over plan and then something winds up getting missed.  I really hope that I get to see this movie though.  I’m convinced I’m addicted to men & sex, food and oxygen!  Just can’t get enough and always wanting more.   Kind of like Mora with the attention. 

Here’s hoping it’s a great day for you.  Take care and thanks for stopping by. 

Man Candy–Porn Stars & Regular Guys

Pesky Exterminator

Morning Everyone!

From the peek I just took at the stats, I liked what I saw for the stats on the Santa Man Candy.  Thanks for that, glad you enjoyed it.  It was a turn on for me to post it. 

Yesterday was quite a frustrating day for me personally.  I’ve got an exterminator that comes out bi-monthly and we of course have a contract.  The service guy told me that I could easily pause a service if I just told the office I had financial issues.  Well, I tried that and it didn’t work at all.  They sited that it would create a warranty issue.  However, when I looked through the Terms & Conditions this morning there isn’t any warranty, there is a guarantee that my home will be pest free as long as I let them preform service and don’t do anything crazy like spill a bag of sugar and expect ants not to gather.  We’ve gotten along quite well for over a year and they resolved the original reason why I called them.  I just wanted a break.  Turns out I worked them to their knees.  They are coming out but doing it on their dime so it won’t cost me.  I am not permitting them in the house.  The whole idea here was I wouldn’t have to de-gay the house and honestly I am over that.  Needless to say tempers flared and I got disrespected and it’s in writing.  I’m kicking them to the curb but need to wait for the right time.  My original problem might come back but there’s more than one exterminator in the area, I just called the highest priced and most well known.  They do a good job but I’m over the constant bi-month interruption that is done on 2 or 3 day notice.  I honestly think I will be okay.  Besides that I’ve got my two cats which are constantly patrolling the place.  I drafted the cancellation notice this morning, it’s on my desktop and I will see it every day until I send it and file it away, it’s not like I will forget to do this since they pissed me off. 

My supper was horrible.  Just a couple of chicken strips with some extra rich ranch dressing.  I had a piece of cake to get the taste of the ranch out of my mouth.  The cake had some type of crunchy crystals in the icing and I didn’t enjoy that either but at least I didn’t go hungry.  I had a Vess Cream Soda for the first time in years.  It was horrible and tasted nothing like I remember from when I was a kid.  Glad that I only bought one.  Vess was a big brand of soda and many liked it because of the variety of the flavors.  My mom liked Black Cherry.  Ah that sure was a damn long time ago but I can picture it like it was yesterday. 

I got some Lays Ranch Dip from the store, never had that before but had it with some Fritos for lunch earlier in the week.  That stuff is so good.  Goes really well with Cool Ranch Doritos too.  It’s not salty like the cheese dips they make and I enjoy it much more. 

I am currently in a meeting at work and people are babbling on, I am only half way paying attention.  It’s a lot of talking to hear voices and they aren’t really talking about anything important.  I found out boss man is going to be out the last week of the year so that’s good.  I am for sure off the day after Christmas so I get a long weekend, provided no one bothers me from being on-call.  I will be working hard on New Years Eve as per usual with people leaving and getting promoted.  I plan to follow my plan from last year and do all of the work NYE instead of splitting it up and doing some of the work on the 1st day of the year.  I’d like to start the year off by being off work and relaxing. 

Speaking of the holidays no invite from my friends.  I think it will be a last minute thing and I am not a fan of that, despite the fact they told me at Thanksgiving that we would get together for Christmas.  Be kind and give me enough advance notice as you would anyone else.  I am planning on being at home anyway, unless I hear they are having ham.  It would be nice to have this ironed out by Friday night.  I’m thinking of going to the store on Saturday to get it out of the way.  Kind of depends on how much sleep I get and how I feel come Saturday. 

My schedule just opened up and I’m free for the rest of the day unless something comes rolling in.  That’s the good news.  Bad news is now I’ve got a meeting to go to on Friday but there are worse things for sure.  I really thought that we would be seeing some promotions on our team but doesn’t look like anything is changing, same stuff, new year.  There is still time for an announcement to be made but if that happens it will certainly shock and surprise me.  I’m fine with things staying as is for the moment.  As the changes I had envisioned weren’t exactly something I was looking forward to.  I pay attention though and read through the lines, sometimes that speculation is good and can predict things and other times not so accurate. 

Hope that you have a great hump day.  I will be posting some more man candy for your enjoyment this afternoon, at least that’s the plan, unless something unforeseen happens.  Thanks for stopping by, stay warm and take care!

Santa Claus is Coming … Man Candy

Surrounded by Stupid

Well apparently my post about how I encountered stupid yesterday caused stupid things to happen for the rest of the day.  It was like there was no escape.  Now that were in a fresh new day, I hope it’s better!

Good Morning as well!  Hope that your doing good.  I was able to finish the story I was writing with minimal interruption.  Mora snoozed her clock on treats and permitted me to pass them out a bit at the time I prefer.  She got some cuddle time and a brushing.  Her fur glistens in the light or sunshine and she looks amazing.  She managed to start playing with her brother and pushed off my chest and clawed & scratched me in the middle of my chest.  Yeah, it didn’t feel good.  It’s gonna itch as it heals and that won’t be fun to deal with either.  My body doesn’t heal cuts/scrapes as fast as it did when I was younger and I really hate that but not much I can do about it other than try to avoid those types of injuries. 

Had some of the cling peaches I bought in a jar fresh from the fridge.  Damn they were so good.  My mouth froze a bit from eating them but they are so good.  I developed a love for peaches more as an adult than I ever did as a kid.  However, I remember going peach picking with my grandfather and we would always each eat one on the trip back home, it was a tradition.  Now I just can’t get enough of them but I do pace myself.  This is the first time I’ve had them in a couple years but finding the store carrying this I will be buying the item more often.  Best $4 I’ve spent at the store. 

Yesterday afternoon was super busy and as I powered through my work my hormones flared.  As a result there is a slightly spicy photo that will publish later today in a holiday/Christmas theme.  It’s a photo that I posted on my blog at this time every year way back in the day.  A clue to entice you, someone’s getting a spanking.  Yeah, I’m bad but I’m good too!  I scheduled this yesterday but put a time far enough out in case I had a change of heart. 

This morning has been madness, just super busy and I worked for a couple hours before I was able to finally take a break.  I hope that is as busy as the day gets, I am looking for things to calm down so that I can rest with the holiday approaching. 

Last night was the absolute worst I had taken my drugs to power down, watched some porn, then watched some TV.  I was sleepy and super relaxed.  The cats were passed out and I was about to get up and get in bed.  The damn phone rang.  It took me a minute to figure out what the noise was, then I had to fight to get Rudy out of my lap so I could get up and answer it.  It was a work emergency and I had to spring into action and become wide awake.  It was about an hours worth of work.  Finally put the phone back on the charger, powered the laptop down.  Then I had the task of trying to get sleepy again, that got me to bed late.  Damn if I didn’t wake up at 5a with another bad dream.  I was able to get back to sleep at 6a and woke up from the alarm clock going off at 7a. 

Well back to the fun at work.  Hope you have a great day and enjoy the photos when they post this afternoon.  Cheers!

Pay Attention

    People just don’t pay attention when you call for customer service.  I called Amazon and provided all of the information they needed in my first statement but I was quizzed on when I returned the item and when Amazon got it.  For some dumb reason they won’t issue credit until the 15th of January, despite having the item.  I’ve never experienced this before and tried to help the person I was talking to understand this but she had a script and stuck to it, there was no wiggle room and she didn’t take time to listen to me. 

I figured I would be able to work some magic with my credit card so I called.  Damn it if they too didn’t have a script and wouldn’t take the new information that I was calling to offer them.  They said I had to wait 7 more days before they issued a credit.  They were waiting on the merchant to issue a credit, if no credit issued then the credit card would start the dispute process and issue a “temporary credit”. 

Looks like I have to go through the dispute process to get my money back and that’s kind of sad.  It’s very plain and simple.  I returned the item, you got the item back now I want my money back.  Track the shipment and you’ll see I’m telling you the truth.  Guess communication and common sense have gone on holiday. 

It gets worse at work I sent a large message out and told everyone that I had taken steps to correct a mistake the HR made and I just got a message asking me if I had already taken steps to start the process.  It’s like no one is reading today and everyone is a damn zombie. 

I hate stupid people, no tolerance level and it will get my blood to boil quicker than anything.  Here’s hoping it all works out in my favor even if it takes a few more days.  I don’t plan on paying for something I returned.  Let’s hope the day and rest of the week get better!

Great Supper

Morning … Hope that your doing well despite it being Monday.  The remainder of my Sunday was pretty good.  I went back upstairs with my bedding.  Then had to come back down to pick up Mora and chase Rudy upstairs.  It’s always a struggle to get them out of the basement but never a struggle to get them in the basement.  I guess that would be great if there was bad weather. 

I was permitted to do a little writing but mostly had to give Mora attention.  I caught up on social media a little bit and passed enough time that I was ready to leave for Red Lobster. 

My timing was perfect sort of .  I arrived just at shift change a little after 3:30p and it took a few minutes to get a seat but after that it was smooth sailing.  I looked over the menu and stumbled on Flounder, it was not my normal Crab Alfredo but I opted to give it a shot.  I had it fried with Mashed potatoes and Broccoli.  The chef really loaded me up on Fish.  I was able to eat a piece, the mashed potatoes and some of the broccoli by then I was full.  I think that is due to the new medicine I’m taking.  It’s either that or I’m getting sick.  In any case I got a box, the waitress threw in some fresh biscuits and gave me a bag to carry it all out neatly.  The kiosk on the table kept saying my bill was zero.  I asked her about that she tried to get my bill pulled up but some how the system merged my table and a large families table together so there were two checks.  She had to manually process my credit card, the old fashioned way, which I much prefer.  I was stuffed and it was a damn good meal.  I kept thinking about it all the way home. 

I was eager to get back to my Mora & Rudy as well as my writing.  I put out some food for them and got settled to try to write.  I had to take a couple breaks to pass out some attention but they were both really good and left me alone to allow me to write.  I wanted to change pens and had to get up.  That always causes heads to raise and they both listen and watch.  I found what I wanted and returned.  It wasn’t long after that that the clock was at a little after 6pm.  Mora started bugging me and I knew she wanted treats.  Rudy just fell asleep and I hate to wake him but I got up and shook the box of treats.  He came running and Mora was already at my feet crying.  I put the treats on the floor and they went to town. 

I took my medicine and remembered that I wanted to take some Magnesium to help ensure a good nights sleep.  I’ve since learned that I have the poorest form of this supplement and it causes serious stomach issues and isn’t well absorbed by the body.  However, it does put me to sleep.  To give you an idea of it’s effect on me, I was all worked up from writing my story and wanted to watch some porn but I just lacked the energy.  The desire was there but no strength to follow through.  I watch a little bit for fun but nothing happened. 

I was able to get my story to a great stopping point.  After that I watched a little bit of TV and it wasn’t long after that I was in bed.  It was a great relaxing evening in which time seemed to pass quickly because I was doing something that I enjoyed, writing a sexual fantasy.  That’s the one thing that truly amazes me about writing time passes so damn fast.  I can sit down at 2pm and before I realize it and look up at the clock it’s 6pm and it feels like I was only writing for an hour.  I guess that just proves that old adage true that time does fly by when your having fun.  Same thing happens when I get to talking with friends. 

Despite my attempts to make it a good sleep night.  My Alexa wouldn’t play white noise which didn’t permit me to really get to a restful sleep until around midnight and I had to get up and turn on my white noise machine.  I like Alexa because I control that with my voice rather than having to cross my room and play with a machine that cuts out at times.  Then the cats decided to fight and that woke me.  The final blow was that I woke up for no reason at 5am and have been awake since then.  I got up and watched some TV.  By 6a I was back in bed and 6:30a is when I turned off the TV.  Rudy curled up in my arms, that hardly ever happens.  I didn’t want to move and was so tired and relaxed but I kept an eye on the time.  Damn if it wasn’t time to get up.  I had thoughts about calling in today.  There isn’t anything really on my schedule and a lot of people have the day off, so I suspect this entire week will be damn slow. 

I’ve started coughing a little bit and wonder if I am getting sick or if it’s my allergies/sinus flaring.  My allergies seem to have calmed down from where they were at.  I still have flair ups now and then.  I really wanted to get some sleep but figured that I could power through the day and probably work in a nap.  My hope now that I am awake and moving (so to speak) that I stay awake so that I am super tired tonight and can maybe get a decent nights sleep. 

I put in a request for next Tuesday off so I can have a nice longer weekend and manage to use up that extra day of PTO that I have.  I sent a note to my boss to let him know this morning.  I just got approval.  I had a new thought this morning to travel to the new restaurant on Saturday, provided I get phone confirmation they take credit cards.  Then I can be lazy for a couple days and hit up the grocery store on Tuesday and maybe Sam’s Club as well.  I think that might work out better.  Not exactly sure what I will do, a lot of it is dependent if I get a holiday invite for dinner and opt to go or if I am staying home.  I want to make sure that I have something good to eat to enjoy the day. 

Writing helps to get me in an upbeat mood and that meal last night also helped.  Sure hope that it tastes good when I reheat the left overs.  I still sense that depression is looming due to the holiday and being alone.  Rudy & Mora also help me.  I’d rather be upbeat than depressed, I get way more accomplished and just feel better in general.  Depression and Insomnia suck regardless if you have one or both of them.  However, I know I am not alone and there are folks out there that have it worse than me. 

Time to surf the net and give Amazon a call to see about my refund.  I am getting tired of seeing the large balance on my card when I know that it’s not accurate and that I am due a refund.  I know that one way or another it’s all going to work out just fine.  The end of the month means that it’s about time to start giving more money way aka paying bills.  2024 will mean better health benefits for me and I’m thankful for that.  I say it every year that perhaps I’ll meet someone and it will be the year that my life turns around for the better.  I haven’t lost hope but I’m not as set on it as I have been in years past.  Looking forward to hanging new calendars, seeing new naked hot men. 

Well off to continue to the day.  It’s bitterly cold here today and the wind is kicking up.  Very glad I am indoors and warm.  Be well, stay warm and I hope that you have your holiday shopping done!  Take care.