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DarkMuse
Over 90 days ago
Straight Male
0 miles · Tennessee

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Lush is obviously struggling today. But I am not complaining. In fact I admire the heroic efforts behind the scenes to keep our beloved site up. For some reason in my head, I picture Lush HQ as a mostly steam-powered operation. Somewhere deep in the bowels of the building, a small but determined group of muscled, sweaty, grimy, shirtless men are shoveling coal in a desperate attempt to keep the boilers hot. (Boilers take coal, right? Or is it water? But nobody shovels water...anyway) A grizzled, vaguely foreign man named Scotty is shouting with an accent into the intercom: "We're givin' her all we can, but I don't know how much more she can take!" An angry male voice responds over the intercom: "Damn it, Scotty! I need more power! Two new stories just went live, and it's Valentines Day! We have a CONTEST going on for Christ's sake!" "I'll do what I can, Captain, but I'm not a miracle worker, eh*..." At that moment there is a loud hiss of escaping steam followed by alarm bells. More shirtless men** rush off, presumably to shovel more coal. Scotty bellows some technical-sounding orders to his men--"Shut down the oscillator! Ignite the compression coils! Use that other stuff on the thingy over there!" After a few harrowing moments, it finally looks like Lush has everything under control, but just then, a heavily armed raiding party from Literotica shows up and launches a surprise attack on Lush HQ! The Literotica leader, Cling-On Khan, roars at the gates: "A POETRY contest?!? For Valentines Day?!? You are WEAK Lush! Your empire is about to fall...to ME! HahahaHA!!" Turning to his raiders, he shouts, "Launch the hardcore torpedoes and fire the watersports beam!"

That's all I have in my head. I hope everything turns out OK. I could really use a scotch right now...


* Scotty is Canadian, if you have to know, all right! If you have a problem with that, get your own damn imagination.
** If equal opportunity is important to you in this context, you could substitute half of the men for muscled, sweaty, grimy, shirtless women. I'd be fine with that.

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...so I now have three shirts with Jane on them (although my new one has her as Sue Sylvester on it, but still).

Also, would it surprise anybody to know that I...I hugged my new shirt after I got it?


Not surprised but touched by your devotion. It reminds me that how ever chaotic this world seems to have become, some things are still just as they should be...
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Hello Rumplators. I just realized that our Internal Revenue Service started going over our tax returns yesterday on the 11th. I need to sit down this weekend and quietly begin filling out the forms. Luckily, nowadays, we get to do it all online. It surely saves some of us a lot of time.

[bh]

It’s that time of year when we tell the IRS what they already know about our income and withholdings, and if we make a mistake, they get to fine us.



Not a fan of the IRS...
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Thank you, all! Times like this I really miss my mom not being able to comfort me. She's in final stage alzheimers. I talked to the policeman and he said my son bore brunt of accident with his car sandwiched in between 2 others. His girlfriend is banged up and sore and my son just called from his room in ER. We are awaiting x-rays on his left arm, shoulder, and neck. They had given him strong muscle relaxers, pain meds, so he was pretty comfy. Worst call ever for a parent to get!!! And I am iced in 7 hrs away.

Thank you all for caring!


I am so sorry, Kimmi! I can only imagine what you must be feeling. My prayers are with you.
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And while on the subject of staffing moves, the Rumplator known as James has been doing notable work as, Greeter-in-Chief, on a strictly volunteer bases. What's y'all's thinking, if any, on making that a permanent unpaid position?



I’m no attorney, but I think James should demand pay at least equal to the rest of the staff, plus maybe an extra 10% for the suave sophistication he brings to the position.
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DarkMuse, Terrence is a bird-eating-sized tarantula. I know ... it scared me too when I found out. He's head of security here. I keep my feet tucked underneath me just in case.


That’s reassuring. I guess.
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Dark muse,
Bloody hell you're good.
Keep that up and you're going to be unstoppable.


Thank you Kimmi and Michelle. You are very kind. I am still in awe of how many talented and prolific writers are here. It’s rather humbling.
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Hello all... Hope I'm in the right thread. I spy the very kind Twisted_Skald here who instructed me to find the Rump Bar, so I think this is the place!

New to Lush.


Erin, I like to think that if you found your way here, that alone means you are in the right place! I’m rather new myself, but I’ve already “met” so many wonderful people.

Here’s to improving our craft together...
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Good morning you lovable scoundrels, is there a term for female scoundrels. Hmm. I Don't know.
Anyway I'm getting off point. Time to work off my bar bill once again.

Slips behind the bar, empties Big Bertha, keeps the dregs and gets her ready for another busy day.
The kettle gets refilled and started boiling, and the bar gets a good wipe down.
Honestly at least there aren't boot prints on it this time.

Right I have Apple flapjacks, little Portugese custard tarts and because Carl needs something substantial after the game some lovely chicken and ham pies.

Puts a small sign on the bar -The Witch is- and slides the window across -IN-

Bring me your troubles, your naughty girls needing a spanking and your drinks orders folks.

Now Terance you've been a good spider so I brought you a plate with crickets, locusts and a stunned mouse or two.
Yes you're a very polite spider and if you keep being good the treats keep coming.

I hear Carl might be a little tender this morning so I'm keeping a few extra large hugs for him today.

Yes Kimmi no snickering from the back there. You may have beaten your sister but Carl is my poetry coach and if he's too shook up to kick my ass into gear I won't get my comp entry done. So be nice.


I’ve never been to a pub that had its own witch. Yet another reason to love Rumps! But one question...you have a spider that eats mice?!? What the hell???
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Welcome to you as well DarkMuse. You will find a friendly bunch here.

Done with my coffee *washes the cup and puts it back in it's place* I must get the day going, I'll be back with the potato salad and slaw.


You had me at “kolaches.” :
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Welcome to our little community.
There's no need to worry about etiquette, be your warm friendly self.

We love to meet new arrivals and to help all new writers find their way through the process to be the writer they wish to be.
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I'm Michelle and your first beer is on me.



Thank you, Michelle! James reposted your brief description of Rumps and it’s denizens. This place is better than Cheers! I’m looking to getting to know everyone.
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Good morning all! Cold, windy day with some flurries here.

And welcome JJF – or do you prefer something else, like Jack or Flash?

I see Michelle is still on a high. Entirely appropriate; her muse is singing within her, and if you haven't read the result, you should:
[url=https://]Artemis Club – Day 1 – Lunch[/url]


I always try to start a story with a (ahem) bang, so lemme add my own favourite openings from my meager stock:




I am relatively new to Lush, and this is my first forum interaction. Please forgive any violations of etiquette. But I wanted to say how much I appreciate this post, JamesLlewellyn. Myself, I often struggle with good opening hooks, and you have shared some excellent and hopefully inspiring examples.