RUMPLATIONS: Awesome Honky Tonk and Cyber Bar How Y'all Are?

I love the Summer theme y’all. I’m loving the long weekend but it’s going to be over too soon. The sun just came out from behind the clouds and it’s going to be a beautiful (hot) day. Thinking about bikinis already.

I can’t link a summer song like y’all do but I think I can at least do this.

Oh I can! Who knew!

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Oh I can! Who knew!

Yep, it's fairly easy. Just get the YouTube share link and paste. The site converts it to embedded on the fly. 😋

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Yep, it's fairly easy. Just get the YouTube share link and paste. The site converts it to embedded on the fly. 😋

I just assumed it was for paying members only and never tried. I didn’t bother reading the manual when I joined.

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I didn’t bother reading the manual when I joined.

Here, as an IT professional, I am supposed to chide you to RTFM (Read The Fucking/Freaking Manual). But we are as guilty as anyone for not doing so. 🙄😉

Good morning everybody and all the ships at sea!

FLASH! School starts today for many North American jurisdictions!

Hold the presses! Bear's 4-year-old starts French Immersion Junior Kindergarten tomorrow!

Children everywhere mourn the end of Summer!

Meanwhile, back at the bar, Bear tends.

And that's a wrap!

OK, so maybe I wasn't cut out to be an anchorbear. But I do make a mean cuppa…

Tea Kettle is refilled and ready to go. There are pots of Red Rose and Earl Grey teas available on the sideboard, plus all the other fine teas in the box. Sachets of Swiss Miss are available, along with the usual mound of mini marshmallows.

Big Bertha has been cleaned up and out, rinsed, and refilled, and is now ready as well.

Today we're using Gothrider Coffee – to kick start the morning with some extra strong coffee.

I've put out some really nice looking donuts, with Sara's sprinklies set aside with her sports section.

Back with more in a flasher.

Or rather flash…I think

Hey! Who let him out of Storeroom #4?

Oh well, back to the bar…

Some of Kimmi's (cinnamon) buns are available for your delectation (and that's my $10 word for today).

And some buttercream cuppy cakes, in hopes we can lure Kat back to the bar.

Hey Summer – anything you'd like us to stock to help start your mornings?

Let's start the music off with Pink Floyd … Another Brick in the Wall …

And let's go with Queen … Another One Bits the Dust …

And for my final offering … The Runaways … Cherry Bomb …

OK, that's it for me for now.

Take care out there, 'K?

And remember – don't do anyone I wouldn't!

Is anyone else having problems posting on the forums? I have a recurrent issue where the site errors out and loses my post when I hit Submit. I've put in a ticket (which did work) but wondering if it is just me or if there's a site issue.

And interestingly, that one worked, but repeated attempts to post in another thread failed. However, there is a lag between when I hit Submit and when the post appears so now I'm wondering if the error I get is some kind of timeout.

No, it's a site issue, Scott. I am having consistent errors posting. Sometimes I have to force the page to go back to the home page, then work my way back here. Otherwise I get a window, but no icons in the top left, and am unable to place the cursor in the window. I also cannot read PMs or notifications unless I do that.

Annoying. I reported it, but they said since I didn't follow up, they closed the ticket. Tempted to put in another ticket.

Meanwhile, back at the bar … it's Caffeination time!

Tea Kettle is refilled and steaming away. There are pots of Red Rose and Lasang salchow available on the sideboard, plus all the other fine teas in the box. Sachets of Swiss Miss are available, along with the usual mound of mini marshmallows.

Big Bertha has been cleaned, rinsed, and refilled, and is ready.

Today we're using La Guachoca beans from Pilot Coffee Roasters. Dark roast and aromatic! I know, because it says so here on the package.

I've put out donuts , with Sara's sprinklies set aside with her sports section.

Plus today we have some frosted crullers for y'all.

Meanwhile, let's start today off by Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life … Monty Python …

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Annoying. I reported it, but they said since I didn't follow up, they closed the ticket. Tempted to put in another ticket.

John responded to my ticket that they are having network issues between their provider and CloudFlare. Which tallies with something that happened to me a few days ago. Hope they can get this sorted soon. All is well for me this morning so far.

I shall take some lapsang to wake meself up.

And from Mamma … Mia … Does Your Mother Know …

And end with Taron Egerton, pretending to be Elton John … I'm Still Standing …

I think that's all the damage I can do in this popsicle stand!

I'm gonna take a mug of tea and wander back to Kimmi's Korner and see if she's found any panties yet…

Take care out there, 'K?

BEAR OUT!

Just a quick wave (and a Coke Zero) to let y’all know I haven't disappeared.

The wedding was amazing. And now we have already started planning the wedding for the youngest daughter who got engaged in early Aug. Looks like a fall 2025 event!

My brother-in-law passed away the same day as the wedding. (they didn't come as he was innthr hospital). I keep trying to remind myself that he is no longer suffering, but Fuck cancer!

My AC crapped out the night before last. Waiting to hear back from the repair guy on when the coil will be in stock (he said 2-3 weeks 🤪) Hubby got us a room AC unit. And I've closed the blinds to keep the heat from the sun at bay. It's always something!

Hugs to all y’all!

Welcome back, Kat! Happy for your news, but I was sorry to hear about your BIL, and agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments on cancer. 🤬

The AC is one of life's little goodies. I had a bunch of those kinds of things yesterday – not a day I'd like to repeat.

But – today's a new day "with no mistakes in it", according to Anne Shirley. Let's make the most of it, shall we?

Tea Kettle is refilled and is ready and waiting. There are pots of Red Rose and Assam teas available on the sideboard, plus all the other fine teas in the box. Sachets of Swiss Miss are available, along with the usual mound of mini marshmallows.

Big Bertha has been cleaned out, rinsed, and refilled, and is now ready and willing – like most people 'round here.

Today we're brewing Folgers, in hopes that it will entice Lion out of his lair.

I've put out donuts for y'all, with Sara's sprinklies set aside with her sports section.

Plus I've got – no wait.

Écoute moi, Dirty Pierre! I told you to stay in Storeroom #4, and not strut around, waving your flag! Now, if you want some more Lushies to visit you in there, get your shapely ass back in there, and stop advertising! I'm sure Kimmi will find a way to sneak in for a taste!

And now some more sweets – including a coffee cake!

And speaking of sweet … how about Billie Ellish … LUNCH …

Next up, Ariana Grande … We Can't Be Friends …

And I'm going to wrap up my small contribution today with Dua Lipa … Love Again …

They say "Seize the day." Well, yesterday I think I seized the wrong day.

Let's run that play again, shall we?

Take care out there, folks!

And remember – Only YOU can prevent Forest …

Oh wait. That's another Bear's line, isn't it?

'Bye!

What day is it, Rumpies?

It’s NFL kickoff day, baby! :worship:

Bear, can we have the big tv on the Chiefs, Ravens game tonight? Pretty pleeeease

And… many of your fav Rumps authors have submitted fab poems in the StoriesSpace comp. If interested, click link below to read.

https://www.storiesspace.com/competitions/beyond-the-veil

Later, taters…

Woohoo!

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Woohoo!

Kimmie, Can I please lick off the frosting??? Pretty Please!!!

Free licks until the games over, Dave!

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Free licks until the games over, Dave!

Thank You!!! Go Chiefs!🏈

Well, thankfully, the Chiefs won last night, 27-20, over the Ravens.

I just hope that Dave didn't lick too hard! I'd hate to have to find bandages for Kimmi's nipples!

OK, with that under wraps, let's get some caffeine happening, shall we?

We shall.

Maxwell House this morning – just don't drink the Last Drop.

Donuts, of course, with sprinklies set aside for Sara – and don't try to say that with a mouthful of crackers!

Back with more in a minute!

BTW, Nika and I have just published the Last Chapter of her second book. Find it here:

Coda

And may I say it's been a pleasure and a privilege working with Nika for close to four years!

You may not quite believe how it ends up. Quite remarkable!

Now, back to other goodies…

Some Mille Feuilles, which some people call Napolean.

A selection of fine pastries.

And, of course, some chocolate cover strawberries – while the strawberries last. They're just about done, as are the peaches.

And let's kick off the music with some Taylor Swift … Wildest Dreams …

And next up … Ed Sheeran … Perfect …