JoyfulC

Monte Cristo sandwich with homemade applesauce! I could only eat a half (and that with help from Buddy puppy), but we'll do it again over the weekend.

Ladies! If you thought Viagra was bad, brace yourselves for LAB GROWN PENISES!! ;) ;) http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/10/scientists-ready-to-test-lab-grown-penises-on-men/

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/automatic-sperm-extractor-introduced-chinese-hospital Actually, I wonder how much one costs. Maybe I could install one in the garage for all those guys who call, insisting they only need ten minutes and want a bargain. Seems ideal for that lot.

Fried chicken!

Chilli dogs topped with melted cheddar.

The point is, if this had been one of my customers behaving so boorishly, I'd have pulled over right there on the dark, deserted stretch of highway, and invited him to step out. I'd show no mercy. Besides, the fresh air on the long walk home would obviously do him good. Even decent men, like my husband, routinely put women in situations they know they will be uncomfortable in because it's easier than making waves. And sometimes women end up being more than just a bit uncomfortable. This happens to thousands upon thousands of Canadian women (and maybe even Canadian men) every day. And yet, we need Big Brother to make a law to protect me from my customers. Sheesh!

Unwanted sexual harassment. Oddly enough, this didn't happen in my job. As a sex worker, if someone is out-of-line, I shut that shit down quick. Last night, I found myself being treated to some very much unwanted attention. No problem. I can handle it. But what makes me mad is that everyone involved, including my own husband, knew this was going to happen, but rather than "cause any unpleasantness," no one made waves. I was on my own. I could make a stink and be the asshole. Or I could just grin and bear it. And again, you guys are probably thinking Christine's a tough old battleaxe. She can handle herself. And you're right, I can. But the thing is, outside of my husband, no one else in the situation knows who I really am. To them, I must look like someone's very modest and timid wife: a woman who dresses very modestly, conducts herself very modestly, never goes in the bar, never parties. So this group of people all must surely know what this guy is like, and yet, rather than make any unpleasantness, they do nothing to stop it? This is what makes me mad about a lot of this C36 stuff, and the presumption that my job somehow puts me at risk for harassment, assault, exploitation. Maybe that's true for some sex workers, but it isn't for me. Despite all the sanctimony, the fact is that we, as a society, routinely turn a blind eye to women being put in situations they might find anything from uncomfortable to threatening to dangerous, simply because no one wants to rock the boat. They'll make laws to protect me from my own customers, but turn blind eyes to what happens to women all around us every day.

Birthday gifts for my grandson: some Legos and a catapult thingy for his castle.

Having the mirror at the head of my guest bed back! I've been watching the action all this past month. I missed that! But at the farmhouse, I had mirrors on the slanted story-&-a-half ceilings. Those were nice too, and now I miss them.

After all was said and done, we finally just had Bell install a private line and connection for us. We got one of the new modems, and it's nice!! Ultimately, I'm sure we'll be much happier with this solution.

Taking a break from washing and hulling strawberries, and preparing them for the freezer to use all year round. When are the blueberries again?

And also, F*CKING DEER FLIES!! I thought we'd have fewer now that we're a little farther from the river, but nope! I just bought a new swimsuit. The pool is ready to go. But I'm afraid to even take the dogs out at night when Fred's away because they're so prevalent this year. I react very badly to their bites, so if I do go out, I'm probably going to have to wear a shirt over my suit anyway. May as well have saved the $$! Any advice for repelling deer flies? Manitoba CERBies??

Finally getting around to trying this recipe for chicken enchiladas in sour cream white sauce. I got my chicken, I got my green chilis, I got my cheese and I got my homemade tortillas. Nothing can stop me now! (...that whistling sound... that wouldn't be a meteorite, eh? ;) ) http://www.raininghotcoupons.com/chicken-enchiladas-with-sour-cream-white-sauce/

People who let little kids run and play in the house. I now have an upstairs neighbour, and she had some family in for the weekend. Including one or more small children who repeatedly ran the length of the house, shrieking at the top of their lungs. I know kids do this, but heck! This house is on a farm. Put the little tiger(s) outdoors to wear themselves out. When I was a kid, we certainly weren't allowed to run in the house. Nor was my daughter. These people will probably be wondering, in about ten years, why their teenager has no respect for his or her home. There's only one response to loud neighbours: OPERA!

A new bathing suit. Not the sexy kind, but the neighbourhood friendly type. Good coverage. 1-piece. Little skirt.

A better question might be: what are you putting off doing while you're checking in on CERB? Me? Working on that cold storage room. I hate musty odors! But I really need that storage space.

Most of us who make our livings this way are very in tune with our own bodies. We know how to direct you to please us, and we tend to be responsive. Practice makes perfect. But that said, I don't think there's a single one of us who hasn't _had_ to fake it on occasion. Believe me! It's worse for us than it is for you! The worst is the guy who won't take direction or keeps barking commands at us while we're trying to get into our "special place." I've had guys argue with me: "My ex wife always got off when I did that!" Yeah, well, maybe, but having you try to suck my clit between the gap in your front teeth just doesn't do it for me! Sorry! And if he won't take the hint that you need something different, and if he's interpreting your muscles clenched defensively in pain ("Oh yeah! You're loving it, baby!!") as pleasure, sometimes the only thing you can do with someone that clueless is to fake it. I'm sorry to say it. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. If you want it to be real, let us take charge or at least tell you what we want. Believe me, we know! And we're quite happy to have it be the real thing.

Maple cider brined pork roast, sweet potatos, apple sauce and green salad. And maybe later (much later, possibly even for breakfast tomorrow), strawberries, shortcake and whipped cream!

I am about to watch Sunset Boulevard (1950) with William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and really, Cecil B. Demille and Hedda Hopper!

Take-away pizza. Again. FML.

Yes, I've been doing my homework online, and it looks straightforward enough. Now I just need to source a router. I know of several makes that supposedly offer built-in repeater modes. Just wondering if anyone had a recommendation for one.

I think I'm going to have to set up a router as a wifi relay to boost signal. Any suggestions on best make and model (that won't set me back the price of a session)? I hear some have built-in repeater capability. I'd also welcome hearing from anyone who's been through the process of setting something like this up. TIA!

jafo105, I did! Thank you. Looks like my problems are finally sorted out. (I didn't know Petro-Canada is a carrier!)

Some months back, I ported my VOIP number over to my cell phone. Since then, some users on certain carriers have been unable to send text messages to me. Can you help me test my system by sending me a quick SMS to 613-627-0800? Please text just one word: the name of your carrier. I think I'm good for Telus and Bell. I'm more interested in people on other carriers. Thanks in advance!

Good luck with that. That happened to us a few years ago, and we were referred back to our user agreements, in which, somewhere in all that fine print, it was clearly defined that any and all such problems that might occur would be our responsibility. Neither the bank nor the third party direct debit company bear any liability. This was a big problem in the US a few years back, and resulted in the creation of a federal consumer protection agency. Businesses and banks fought tooth & nail to prevent it. But it was necessary. Turns out that banks rely on overdraft fees and other penalties as part of their business models. Some banks were even applying debit card and direct debit charges out of chronological order to increase the number of overdraft fees they could charge account holders! This is the sleazy world we live in. I suggest you put an end to all direct debit or withdrawal processes, and take the extra trouble to pay your bills manually in the future. Companies don't like it--they prefer automatic payments--but it's the only way to protect yourself. Also, if possible, remove overdraft protection service from your account. In other words, if you don't have enough money in your account to pay for something, it doesn't get paid for. Inconvenient, but the overdraft charges can be outrageous. I've heard of people paying over $30 for a cup of coffee they put on their debit card.