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Quaranteam - Dave In Dallas: Part 4 Shenanigans: Fun times at House Belsus. Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Let's review the list of characters: David Belsus – 46, physics & astronomy professor at Eastfield college, a community college in the Dallas area. Prepper, survivalist, has a greenhouse in his backyard and lives in an outer ring suburb. Six foot, fit, short cropped hair. Lupie Ramos – 32, former financial advisor, Dave's neighbor, got caught out of state when the lockdowns started. She spent two frantic weeks trying to get back to her daughter. Lupie has been in love with Dave for over a year. Long, dark brown hair, medium build, and a lovely smile. Esme – 9, daughter of Lupie, prone to the occasional snarky comment. Adores Dave. Becca; 18, Lupie's babysitter, was watching Esme when lockdowns occurred. Her refusal to abandon Esme, as her mother insisted, likely saved Becca's life, since her extended family ignored precautions and died of Duo. Esme, Lupie, and Dave are all Becca has left in the world. Short, medium build, small tits, with short blond hair and a smile that is shy with strangers and beams with family and friends. Janice Wheeler; 33, Dave's first partner to arrive, a librarian at Cedar Valley, another community college member of DCCCD. Slender build and medium height, Janice is 3/4 Korean, her paternal grandfather is Anglo. Medium length black hair often pulled back in a bun for work or ponytail at home. Shawna Cooper; 36, senior meteorologist at WFAA, Master's degree in meteorology from O U, worked at NSSL and spent time as a storm chaser. Whole hog sci-fi nut, beginning with Start Trek TNG. 5' 10", large tits, medium brown skin, dark brown eyes, shoulder length black hair styled like a frizzy weeping willow. Olivia Tyler (Liv); 21, senior studying horticulture at Tarleton State University, near Dallas. Daughter of Carter and Janelle, Dave's best friends since college. Had a well-known crush on Dave throughout her teen years. Since her dad was former SF and a survivalist, Liv is skilled with several firearms as well as bladed weapons. Never failed to take a deer any season she's hunted. 5'10" long, dark brown hair, large tits, lightly tanned, brown eyes, and a wide smile. Melanie Ustanich; 22, graduate student in IT at Tarleton, Liv's roommate, recently found a passion for cooking. Spent most of her life in foster homes, Liv's parents accepted her like family the first time she went with Liv on Thanksgiving Break. 5'8" medium length auburn hair, green eyes, small mouth with a ready, mischievous smile. During the interlude, Dave took some time to look over Melanie. He knew less about her than the others, but more than he'd known about Jan or Shawna when they'd shown up on his doorstep. He knew from a glance that she dressed more stylishly than Olivia, though he'd be hard pressed to describe why. He thought both looked great, even if he could tell a difference instinctively. He was always a fan of variety. Silver studs in her ears support three short silver chains each, drawing the eye tantalizingly into the chasm of her russet mane. The verdant green of Mel's satiny top provided the perfect counterpoint to the auburn tones of her hair. The cinched belt securing the crossing panels of her blouse held it together well, yet giving tantalizing views of her medium sized tits. The black slacks clung closely to her well-shaped thighs and calves without the 'painted on' look. "Dave, could you make me one of your 'ginger ales' please?" "Sure, Liv. Anyone else want something?" "Can you make me one of those drinks you made that first time?" Becca asked. "Yeah, that's what Livy is asking for. Seven-Up and Captain Morgan mixed to look like ginger ale." "Oh, okay, then one of those please." "You got it." Dave got to mixing drinks. Jan asked if anyone else wanted wine. All the others voiced their interest, Jan pulled two bottles of blush from the pantry and brought them to the living room. Lupie grabbed wine glasses for each of them and handed them out as Jan poured. Dave watched Becca's first sip carefully. He'd mixed this one normal strength, not the light pour he'd given her last time. Eyes flared, she took a smaller sip than usual, but nodded before setting it on the side table. "Olivia, dear," Lupie asked softly, "I hesitate to ask, but can you tell us about your parents? Should we contact them that you are here, or, are they; ?" "Dad died six weeks ago. Mom passed a week later." Olivia took another sip. Melanie hugged her loosely. Olivia's voice took on a husky note. "She called me, near the end. She told me Dad had died. That she was very ill and wasn't; wasn't, ah,; She knew she wouldn't make it." One hot tear dallied along the top curve of her cheek before coursing downward. Dave took her hand. "She said I should pursue my dreams. All of them." Livy looked Dave dead in the eyes. "She said she'd known for a long time it was more than a crush, that she was sorry she'd belittled it by calling it that. And then ;” Olivia sucked in a breath. Mel hugged Olivia again. "We're all here for you. Let it out at your own pace." Lupie encouraged softly. "She said 'Love him. Love him like I never did. Love him like he deserves.' And then she closed the call." A hard sob shook through Olivia as more tears fell. Dave and Mel hugged her, one from each side. Dave did so while looking at the ceiling with a distant gaze. After several minutes of silence, Jan got up for a second plate. Dave stood to join her. "My mind still doesn't want to eat, but my stomach got a taste of that bruschetta and wants more. Of that, and everything else." Jan smiled and gave him a quick kiss, which he returned. "Can you tell us something about Eddie?" Shawna asked after Dave sat back down. Dave thought for a minute. Slowly, a proud smile spread across his face. "His Eagle project." Olivia smiled and nodded. "Eddie was an Eagle Scout?" Jan asked. "Yes, he was. Got his Arrow of Light as a Webelo too." Livy provided. "Eddie and I were just beginning to reconnect when he began working on his Eagle rank. For his project, he decided to build a foot bridge across the stream in the park." "Armadillo park? The bridge on the south end?" Becca asked. Dave smiled broadly. "That's the one. Before that bridge, anyone walking the path and crossing the bridge at the north end would have to turn around when they hit the ends of the u-shaped path. For some folks, that was more walking than they could handle, so they wound up getting less exercise, or taking their walks in the few areas with sidewalks or walk along the side of the road. Either way they got very little 'green time'. He found a bridge design appropriate for the location, one that would last with little maintenance and convinced a local construction company to donate materials. He met with the city manager and then spoke before the city council to arrange an agreement for maintenance." "The foreman of the construction company and his best concrete specialist offered their services to supervise the volunteer workers and ensure the quality of the work. I think Eddie had a hand in that." Dave's pride in his son couldn't have been any louder on his face. "The kicker was, he vetted the design to make sure the angle of the curve was suitable for someone in a wheelchair. So at the ribbon cutting, the young lady that cut the ribbon, and the first to cross was in Eddie's class. I think she wound up the class Salutatorian. Anyway, she was paraplegic, lost the use of her legs in an accident during her eighth grade year." Dave paused. "I think she and Eddie started dating not long after." Olivia snorted. "They were already dating. I think that night was the first time she gave him the goods though." "Go Eddie." Shawna said huskily. "Seriously?" Dave asked Olivia. "Pretty sure. Not 100%. I mean, I know they did it. Like a lot. Once they opened up that part of the relationship they were like bunnies. I'm not absolutely sure that night was the first night though." "Hell, I was nineteen before my first time. He was always better with people than I ever was." Dave's looked wistfully into the distance, like he was seeing through the walls at something beyond. Then he swallowed hard. He took a steadying breath and blew it out slowly. Becca rubbed his shoulder lightly before giving it a soft kiss. Dave smiled at her, then leaned in to deliver a light peck on her cheek. He looked outward again, scanning across the room. "Thank you all for putting up with this. I'm sorry for acting like such a p--" Becca pressed a finger firmly to Dave's lips. "If that word crosses your lips, you'd better be talking about our body parts. The man that I've watched, relied on, and come to trust implicitly sure as hell isn't one of those. And he deserves better than that." The fire in her red-rimmed eyes put the punctuation to her statement. Dave just nodded in concession to his young lover's demand. With an impish grin she added, "And for the record, anytime we're getting frisky, or flirting, I'm perfectly happy with you calling it: or me: a pussy." She grabbed his hand and shoved it between her shorts-clad legs for emphasis. Becca's addendum broke the somber mood of the room. Everyone got a good laugh. A brief quiet descended as everyone ate a few bites or stared into their drink. Dave looked up to see Jan and Lupie gazing at him, concern and sympathy clearly written across both of their faces. "Well, Becca, since you have some history with our man, tell me something to catch me up with all of you." Shawna requested. "Oh, tell her about the cupcake exchange." Jan suggested. "Dave told me about it while the two of you were getting vaxxed." "Oh that one she told me already. Good story." "Okay, so something new." Becca paused, then blushed. She bit her lip and looked sideways at Dave and cringed. Then she flicked her eyes to Lupie. Lupie caught the look and rolled her eyes. "Go ahead." She said with a sigh. Then she turned her face away. "So, um, you know how Dave runs a couple times a week, and works out with his staff in the backyard about as often?" Shawna nodded at Becca's narrative, then turned to give Dave an appreciative leer. "Ahem, well, it's cooler now, so he does he work outs in a t-shirt and shorts." Shawna nodded again, then stared at Dave's torso like she was imaging him bare chested and sweating. Well, she'd seen him shirtless often enough. Melanie's breathing became slightly deeper and slower as she sized him up as well. "Well, remember we used to live next door. And Lupie's second story windows are high enough to see over Dave's fence." Mel, Shawna, and Jan all looked at each other. "Oh." They said in unison. "You lucky bitches." Jan added. Dave's mind was working at a slower pace and caught up a moment later. He closed his eyes and shook his head. With a small grin. "Well, that's not all of it. See, I made no pretense about watching him work out. I mean, mid-August, heat pounding down? Ten minutes into his work out his whole torso is covered in sweat, with rivulets running down his front and back." Shawna looked transfixed. Jan had her eyes closed. Mel tightly gripped her thighs, staring intently. "Usually I watched from one of the back windows, and just put up with the oblique angle. One day, a few months back, I realize it's very quiet in the house, and I seem to be the only one on the second floor. I decided to move over to Lupie's room, which is at the back corner, with two windows looking out over the backyard, one on each side of the corner." Lupie blushed hard and brought her hands up to cover her face. "So, there was a small space between the curtain panels and I was staring at Dave through the gap as I walked up. I walked as quietly as I could so Lupie and Esme wouldn't hear my footsteps from downstairs. I pulled back the curtain to get a better view. Lupie was hiding in the curtains, eyes fixed on Dave. We both screamed, and Lupie's hand flapped backwards hitting the window frame." "That's how you bruised your hand?!" Dave exclaimed, trying to suppress his laughter. "You flap your hands around when you're surprised?" "No. Just, um, I, uh ;” Lupie's muffled response trailed off. "She took care to wash her hands thoroughly before she let me bind it." Becca interjected. "Initially we thought she'd hurt her wrist, so I stabilized it. But, I recognized later what I had smelled while we were leaving the room." Lupie peeked between her fingers at Becca, pleading. "Okay, never mind." Becca conceded. "I've said too much already." The others looked confused at the abrupt ending until Melanie burst out laughing. When they looked at her questioningly, she said, "I know what I would be doing standing there watching him work out shirtless." And flopped back into the couch giggling furiously. The others started cackling and Jan, chortling, reached over to pull Lupie into her for a hug. "Not like we all don't do it." Dave sat there open mouthed, shocked, and feeling like he'd won something undefinable. He moved to kneel in front of Lupie. He took her hands in his own, pulling them away from her face. He pulled her into a hug. Into her ear he whispered, "I love you." Her hug on him tightened. "And if I hadn't been so dense I would have been in that room to take care of you properly. Or at least, lick your fingers clean." He punctuated his comment with a light nibble of her earlobe. Lupie swatted him on the back as she released him. Her face was still flushed to the tips of her ears. The tight, prim smile and her laughing eyes testified to her approval of the idea, and her mortification it was said out loud. Even at a whisper. Dave got up and refreshed his drink, and Olivia's as well. Becca sipped hers more slowly, and still had more than half a glass. Jan topped off her wine glass, along with Mel's and Shawna's. Lupie got up and made a fresh plate, then headed for the stairs. "I'm going to take a plate to Esme, just in case she didn't get enough earlier. Besides, if I tell her Dave likes the bruschetta, she might try it." Lupie said with a knowing mom smile. Shawna came to Dave once he was seated. She gave him a soft kiss and held him to her. She spoke no words, but conveyed clearly her heart ache for him, and her availability should he need something. When Lupie returned, she took her seat and looked to Olivia asking "Can you tell me something about your father?" Livy squirmed for a moment, then nodded. She took a breath. "He was a security consultant. Worked for a firm that advised companies on the weak points in their physical and cybersecurity. Dad was on the physical side. He'd been a Green Beret before going to college, where he met Mom and Dave." "Oh, wow. So your dad was a badass?" Becca asked. "Carter was so badass he was chill," Dave interjected. "He had that confidence of the guy that knows he'll win if things get physical. Smart too, though." "Yeah, Dad made supervisor pretty fast. He and his team would walk the grounds of a company and show them where a person could slip in or out without detection. Then the cyber guys would do the same for the company's networks. Sometimes, Dad would have to prove the point. He loved that. He and a couple of his team would don tactical gear and break in. Dad always left a fake tarantula with the company logo on its back on the boss' desk, or somewhere critical." Olivia chuckled. "One time, this one CEO was particularly resistant. Dad had to go in a second time. The first time he left a tarantula on the main server station, and one in the research lab; that by law was required to be restricted access. To drive his point home, Dad went to the CEO's office and installed this box on the ceiling, where most don't look. It had some kind of trigger because once the guy sat down, this tarantula drops on a thread from the box, right on the guy's paperwork." Several smiles broke out. Dave laughed soundlessly, his mouth closed so it didn't become a cry. The tears in his eyes were tattle-tale enough. He absently played with Olivia's dark locks. Olivia turned to look at him, eyes soft and happy. She leaned against his hand. Dave realized what he was doing, got self-conscious and pulled back. With downcast eyes, Liv turned back to the room and took in the other faces. A couple of looks exchanged suggested that most had caught what had just passed. Dave tried to process what just happened by staring off through a blank spot on the wall. It wasn't terribly helpful, once he recalled the picture that hung there just a few weeks before. Then Lupie cleared her throat. Dave fixed his eyes on her. He was never particularly perceptive of the looks on people's faces, but this time it seemed pretty clear. She stared at him with a stern look, then shifted her eyes to Liv and back to him. He looked to Jan, who just nodded. "Maybe someone else can share a family background story." Dave temporized. A few pensive looks passed. A tight smile grew on Jan's face. "My aunt Carolyn." She paused for a second. "My dad's sister. They were half-Korean, half European. Aunt Carolyn took more after the European side of the heritage, especially in the kitchen. She made an awesome meatloaf." She chuckled and looked over at Dave and Becca. "She would have loved that meatloaf cupcake." Her eyes watered at the bottom edge. "Visiting her was a way to encounter the white half of my ancestry. She had prints from famous artists. Classic books. If I was there on a Saturday night, she'd serve cheese and crackers, sometimes with a little sausage. As I got older, she'd let me have a small glass of wine as well." Jan took a light breath. "She played some classical music, but mostly it was Michael Bolton and Kenny G. Maybe some Cranberries and Matchbox Twenty when she felt wild. I haven't heard from her in over a month. And she has asthma." Jan trailed off into silence and the room observed it with her. Lupie reached out a hand to Jan's shoulder. She in turn, put her own hand on top of Lupie's. She turned her head and smiled. With a small nod, she turned away again, staring at the floor. Both hands dropped away. After a reasonable silence, Becca spoke. "When I was thirteen, my cousin Kimberly, who was sixteen, offered to pierce my ears for me." Half the women groaned. Dave sat silently, suspecting this wouldn't end well. "She got a large sewing needle, a bottle of rum, a small bowl, and a pair of my mom's stud earrings." "Rum?" Jan asked. Becca rolled her eyes. "Yeah," she said with a sigh, "she said she had to soak the needle in alcohol before using it." A variety of gasps, groans and sighs walked around the room. Dave's sympathetic grimace did less than his hand patting her knee to communicate his support. "Oh, but it gets worse. Wrong kind of alcohol at too low concentration, plus lots of sugar are only enablers. She cleaned my earlobes thoroughly with antimicrobial soap, so maybe that was the one thing she did almost right. But she didn't clean her own hands. And when she stuck the needle through; which hurt like hell; she stabbed her finger." Multiple hands struck foreheads or mouths. "Oh yeah. So we're both bleeding like stuck pigs, and crying. She's freaking out because 'the blood is mixing'. I never figured out what that meant. We bandage each other up the best we could, hide all the stuff from our parents and then hide ourselves. Three days later I have a raging infection in one earlobe and have to go to the doctor AND admit to my mom what happened." Becca paused, shaking her head. "Chewed my ass out. The doctor said because of the infection, I had to wait at least six months to get piercings. Mom added another six as punishment. She did take me to get professional piercings one year to the day after the doctor's visit though." Becca's eyes watered. Dave leaned over and kissed her cheek as a single tear slid down her face. Dave noticed Melanie getting increasingly fidgety. He thought he first noticed something during Becca's tale about his workouts. Maybe when the stories ran out, he'd have his head right. It wasn't fair to her to make her wait too long for imprinting. Or Liv. God, he really needed to get his head around this. He loved Olivia, he truly did. He was just so used to it being a non-sexual, non-romantic relationship. He'd looked on her as nearly a daughter for, well, for her whole life. But she wasn't his daughter. And she loved him. That was so clear in her eyes, every time she looked at him. Not just today, but thinking back over the years. It's crazy to think he could hurt this person he cared so deeply for, by not having sex with her. Fuck, it was Kim Dawson all over again. Shawna sat placidly, attentive as others told their stories. As the room lay silent again for a time, she took her turn. "I once caught my brother coming out of the shower with his girlfriend." Grins and giggles passed around the room. "Mind you, this is after my mother had chewed me out for getting frisky with, um, my best friend in my room." "Oh" several said in unison. "We were experimenting," she said, shrugging her shoulders. "It was my first Thanksgiving Break home from college. We were just friends, with nothing going on physical, since sixth grade. We were both single at the time, but we'd each had boyfriends, and each had sex before. We just thought we'd try out the other flavor. Who better to try that with than your ride or die?" She grinned. "Mom walked in when we had our shirts loose and hands inside each other's bras. Mom got all pissy about it and made some comment along the lines of 'Darian would never disrespect me by having sex under my roof.' Yeah sure Mom." Shawna rolled her eyes. "The bathroom smelled of" she looked straight at Becca, "pussy, so they'd been going at it in there. Mom wasn't home, so the obvious sounds of continuing humping came from his room almost immediately." "Hell of it is, she was this tiny little thing. Barely five foot tall and a nothing waist. And since I'd seen Darian stumbling around out of the bathroom when we both had midnight potty urges, well, he wasn't great at covering up when he's drowsy, and in his case, the stereotype is true. I don't know how he'd didn't break her in half." "After she left, I confronted him with Mom's comment. Now Darian ain't scared of shit; not a machismo thing, he uses his brain; but Momma. She's a foot shorter and at least a hundred pounds less muscle but that boy will cringe and genuflect if Momma is mad. He starts bargaining with me. Of course, he can't offer money since he's just getting his feet under him. He had plans, and he did eventually move out, but he was scrimping and saving so paying me money to shut up would have crippled him." We all hung there, waiting. "Well, Darian had been incredibly protective of me growing up. He over did it, by a lot. So my price for silence was for him to set me up with a friend of his that I had always wanted to date, but Darian kept getting in the way." She paused for a minute. "You know how you really want something, and imagine what it would be like to get it? And then you do, and ugh. Darian meant to protect me against a guy getting handsy. In this case he was protecting me from getting bored. The guy was about as much fun as a wet paper towel. I gave him a handshake at my door when he dropped me off." All the ladies shook their heads in commiseration. Dave closed his eyes and kept his mouth shut. Becca however, didn't. "Dave, how many of your dates ended in handshakes?" "None, from now on," he said flatly. "You got that right." Shawna said. Jan just shrugged and nodded. Becca and Liv hugged him tightly. Mel rubbed a hand against his back. Lupie sat still with an enigmatic grin. Dave knew there were thoughts churning behind those dark chocolate eyes. While he wondered what those thoughts were, he had a thought of his own. Maybe it was what she was thinking, maybe not. Here he was, sleeping with four women, two more about to be added to their ranks, and he hadn't taken a single one of them on so much as one date. That couldn't stand. Granted, movies and restaurant dinners were out. But they had two backyards to have a picnic meal in. The parks were open too. Maybe the Botanical gardens? He'd need to talk with each one, find out what they wanted, and find a way to make it happen. "Well Becca already told a story for me," Lupie said, breaking the silence. Becca blushed and chuckled. "So Melanie, what can you share with the family?" "I was orphaned so early, I don't really remember my parents. Just a few fuzzy images. I bounced from one foster home to another. One time I got to stay in the same place for two years. Usually it was more like eight to ten months. The social workers tried to at least let me stay in one school for a full year. Some of them anyway." "I don't have any horror stories about it. Other kids I fostered with told me about other homes they've been in, and some of those were bad. So I don't want to suggest it doesn't happen, it just never happened to me. The worst for me was not being connected to anyone for long. Honestly, living with Olivia is the longest I've shared a place with anyone. And she brought me home on holidays." Her face darkened. "Carter and Janelle were nice to me." Then she laughed. "I think Carter suspected I was Liv's lesbian lover though." "Oh my god." Liv rolled her eyes and brought a hand to her forehead, covering her eyes. Only Dave noticed Jan wincing at the hated phrase. Then Mel's face went blank, trying to hold back the intense emotions. "You're the closest I've ever had to a sister." The two college girls hugged. After a brief pause, Dave chimed in. "Now that is a tough life, having Olivia as your sister." Melanie laughed. Olivia turned and punched him in the shoulder, with a tight smile on her face. Laughing and rolling with the punch, Dave couldn't help but notice the way her large tits jiggled with the turn and the force of her punch. When she leaned against him, he found himself wishing her neckline was cut lower. The thought was surprising, and conducive to future events, but still slightly disconcerting. Before he could get too lost in his head, Jan spoke up. "So, how about a story about young Olivia?" she asked. Liv groaned. Dave grinned. "Okay, so we've mentioned before she hunts, hikes, does all kinds of outdoors She-Ra stuff." Liv glared up at him. She adjusted her head so the backs of her round silver stud earrings wouldn't poke her head. Mel rubbed Liv's back reassuringly. "You may have noticed that fishing was not mentioned in that list." "Oh God, no." Liv covered her face with her hands. The grins on every face in the room showed realization dawning in each of the other minds present. "So, Carter and I took Eddie and Liv fishing. Carter preferred drift catfishing, so we'd get out on the lake very early, usually by three am, four if we were running late. We had a small casting net we'd use in the shallows to catch bait fish. Then Carter would take the boat to a point up current from where he suspected the cats would be, and we'd drift across with our hooks in the water. Well, the bait fish had to be cut into two or three pieces to be useful. Olivia objected. But not to cutting the fish. To holding them. She squealed every time we put one in her hands. She loved casting the net and hauling it in. she liked fighting the fish on the rod, put touch one with her hands? Oh, no, not happening." Olivia buried her head in his chest and glared upward. "Oh, did I mention her fishing rod and tackle box were Barbie themed?" A series of giggles followed that assertion. "Don't talk about that!" "But you were cute!" "Shit like that is why you keep seeing me as a little girl for you to protect and raise instead of a woman you could sleep with." Olivia humphed. "Beginning to think the only way to change your mind is to sit here topless. I wait like that long enough and your cock might start taking charge." She accented her words by puffing out her generous chest and turning partially towards Dave. "You go girl," Shawna laughed. "How about some big titty solidarity?" She unbuttoned two buttons on her blouse. Jan joined in the laughter while Lupie shook her head, smiling. Becca stared a chant of 'Do it!' quickly joined by Mel. They both shook their chests in time with the chant. "No." Dave said, staring at Liv with no hint of a smile. He swatted Becca on the knee. "Hmm, what do I need to do to get a spanking Daddy?" Melanie purred. "Do not start that shit." Dave tried to be stern this time but didn't quite manage it. "Speaking of getting something started, I'm getting kinda itchy here. I don't know if either of you are in the mood yet, but this serum is starting to eat at me." Liv and Mel exchanged looks. "I don't want to jump the line on banging your dream guy, but please girl, let's get this started. If you don't go, I will." "Sexier words were never spoken," Dave noted dryly. That got Liv laughing. Dave stood. "Do you two want to do this one at a time, or side-by-side?" "One at a time," Mel stated emphatically. "After walking in on you masturbating once, I don't need to see that pussy again." Liv groaned and turned her head to the ceiling. Then Mel turned to Lupie "hashtag justiceforLupie." She grinned. Lupie just rolled her eyes while Becca laughed. Jan laughed, but reached out a hand to Lupie's shoulder. Dave took Olivia's hand and turned to the stairs. She interlocked her fingers with his and walked beside him with her head against his shoulder. They stayed like that until they reached the bed. Dave turned to face Olivia, placing his hands on her shoulders. She looked into his eyes, hungry, pleading. Dave took a deep, shuddering breath and pushed aside the thoughts of the little girl that kissed him on the check at bedtime as he tucked her into bed. He stared into Olivia's eyes, focusing on the woman in front of him, as she is now, wanting to be with him. She loved him. had for a long time. She had been dedicated to the idea of being with him for life, for longer than, well, any woman in his past or present. The reality of that finally washed over him. His love for her did not need to end or change, merely grow. He had always been hers. Dave pulled Olivia into him and kissed her with passion. Olivia moaned into the kiss. Dave felt her hot tears as their cheeks brushed. He pulled back, their faces parted but close. "I love you Olivia Barnes, always and forever." A heart-rending sob burst from her as her dearest dream manifested. She jumped into his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist, and kissing him fiercely, their tongues dancing. Dave slowly walked them to the edge of the bed and sat her down. Mostly. Olivia was not letting go. Dave tugged at the bottom of her blouse and lifted. Olivia broke the kiss and raised her arms, her legs still clutching him tightly. Dave paused removing her shirt when her lips were exposed, but her eyes still covered. He moved in for a kiss. He felt her grin as their lips moved in unison. Olivia then grabbed Dave's shirt as he finished removing hers. Dave moved to her jeans and quickly removed those as She reached for his waist band. Olivia grasped his pants and boxers as one and removed them. Dave, standing, naked and half-erect. Olivia, seated on the edge of the bed, in a lacy white bra and matching panties. They drank each other in. She looked up at him. "Well, part of you is getting interested," she smirked. "You get all of me, Olivia, just as you always have. I'll show you my love every day. It will just manifest in a few new ways from now on." Olivia scooted up the bed as Dave crawled up, aligning himself over her, kissing as they moved. Dave's hands wandered along her thighs and sides. Olivia's fingers coursed lazily along his back. "Just one request." She gave him an impish look. "When you go get Mel to bring her up here, leave my legs spread so the first thing she sees when she walks in is my pussy." "You're rotten ya know that? I have to live with her too ya know." "She'll laugh. It's just roommate hijinks." Dave returned to kissing Olivia. He moved his lips lower, down her neck, to her collarbone, and then the slopes of her tits. He slipped his hands underneath her, unclasping her bra. Gingerly, he removed it. Olivia's large tits, no longer supported by a bra, formed two delicious lumps on her chest, that looked like they were about to slide off her chest. Olivia's eyes glistened, radiating joy as Dave took her tits in his hands and began kissing them. She moaned as he ministered to her bosom with his mouth. When he took one nipple in his mouth and suckled, she gasped. "Oh, David, Yes!" Pleasure and unbridled joy left her breathing ragged, her mind awash in bliss. His hands remained at her tit, massaging gently, easing her higher with delicate caresses. His mouth proceed lower, kissing her ribs. Her abdomen. Kissing and licking her belly button. She giggled and twisted her torso. Dave brought his hands down to Olivia's hips. He grasped her panties and pulled them down to her ankles, raising himself and her legs up. He tossed them aside and brought his face to kiss the crease of her pelvis and her hip. She shuddered. Her arousal scented the room. Her lovely light brown vulva filled his vision as he breathed softly across her bare essence. The hairs of the small landing strip on her mons tousled in the artificial breeze. She lifted her head to look at him. "David;” she pleaded. He grinned. He locked eyes with her and closed his mouth around her lower lips and began to suckle. Her body arched and she sucked in a breath. His tongue played across her sopping wet slit. He tasted her juices. He nibbled her flowering inner lips. He slipped his tongue into her entrance. "Oh God David Yes! Oh please put it in me." Olivia whimpered. "Darling, you've wanted this night for a long time. I intend to make it worthwhile." "You are enough David, that's al; Ah" she cried out as he took her clitoris in his mouth and suckled. He slid one finger gently inside, massaging her tunnel. Every stroke drew her natural lubricant in greater volume than the last. He inserted as second finger and she moaned, writhing, hips bucking. He released her button and withdrew his fingers. She eased her motions. Dave crawled up her body, a victorious and hungry grin on his face. She beamed, breathing heavily. He caressed and kissed her tits briefly as he moved up. Finally hovering over her, face to face, bodies aligned, his erection resting between them, Dave kissed her once again. She clutched him and returned the kiss. Dave maneuvered his member with his hips, aligning with her fully relaxed and open entrance. He pushed in gently, a small distance just to lodge the tip of his helmet in her. The precum coating his cockhead set off a body-rocking orgasm that stole her breath. When her eyes re-opened, Dave drove himself into her, full length, in one smooth stroke. Her eyes glowed with joy. He began moving himself in and out of her. Slowly at first. Always firmly, gently. Staring into her eyes as he worked them both to ecstasy. He picked up his pace. She began rocking her hips with his. Soon they were pounding into each other, breathing raggedly, eyes still locked, her hands braced behind his shoulders until their passion pushed him over the brink, firing rope after rope of hot cum into her waiting vagina. The effect on Olivia was immediate. A primal scream of pleasure burst from her lips as her body convulsed like a marionette in the hands of an angry child. And then she fell to the bed, limp. "Imprinting,; imprinting,; imprinting, ;” Dave kissed her forehead and extracted himself from her body. He crawled off the bed and left to clean himself in the bathroom. He returned with a damp washcloth to clean her. After dressing in loose shorts and a shirt, he arranged her as she'd requested and left the room shaking his head. Melanie met him at the bottom of the stairs with a passionate kiss and a tight hug. "You need a minute or two?" "Yeah, let me get a drink and I should be fine." He returned the kiss, then slipped from her arms to search out some juice from the fridge. "Oh, I thought you meant you needed a little something to steel yourself for doing me." "Please." Dave guzzled half the glass. "One, you are hot. Two," he blushed a bit, "I have a thing for redheads." Melanie smiled. "Oh yeah?" "Hell, if you had freckles, I'd kiss each one of them." That made her blush. After Dave finished off a second glass of juice, he and Melanie headed upstairs, pursued by catcalls and wolf whistles. Esme, who'd been invited into the living room after Dave and Olivia had gone upstairs, just laughed at the shenanigans. Opening the door, Melanie exclaimed, "Oh my god, you left; " she pursed her lips. "No, she put you up to this didn't she?" Dave chuckled and grabbed a light blanket. "No," Melanie said, "save that to cover us both when you finish with me." She cupped her hand under one of Liv's shapely thighs and brought the leg over the other, giving her friend a bit of modesty she hadn't asked for. Dave noticed that her hand seemed to linger just a bit on Liv's thigh. It certainly looked like Mel gave her rump a light squeeze. Maybe he just imagined it. She turned to face him. "Reading between the lines, from everything Liv's told me, you don't think you deserve any of us, do you?" Dave swallowed hard, trying not to react. "I'm going to tell you something harsh and reassuring. You don't. And you know something else? We don't deserve your love either. I learned bouncing around those homes that love isn't earned. It's too valuable to be earned. No one is ever worthy of someone else's love. Body, heart, or mind. Love is a gift. We each give our love to you, by our choice. And you give us your love by your choice. I barely know you and I'm more comfortable being here with you than I've ever been with any man." She paused to let that sink in. "David, just accept that you are a damn good man, and we are all happy to be here with you. Enjoy what we give you. Let us enjoy what you give in return." Dave felt like this beautiful young woman that barely knew him was staring straight into his heart, laying it bare and spearing it with the cruelest weapon; hope. He stretched out his hand tentatively, reaching for the sash holding her blouse closed. She looked down briefly, seeing his hand. She immediately looked into his eyes and gave the smallest nod, and a smile. Dave pulled slowly on the loose tail of the cinch and dropped it. The belt ends fell to her sides and the halves of her blouse hung loosely, exposing the center of her chest and abdomen. Melanie had a belly button piercing. A small chain with two small clear crystals near the top and at the bottom, a butterfly done mostly in silver metal clasping tiny crystals, except for a soft pink pearl serving as the body of the faux insect. "You like? Your profile said you weren't a fan of body modification, but I was hoping you would be ok with this." "It's cute and sexy and innocent and naughty all at once." Dave smiled. He stepped up to her, sliding his hands into her blouse and around her back. He pulled her into a soft, slow kiss. They explored each other that way for a few minutes. Dave brought his hands up to her tits, cupping them and kneading them through her black satin bra. Melanie sucked in a breath and hummed. She broke the kiss and drew his attention with her eyes. "The others told me how you like to take your time, maximize a woman's pleasure. I am super fucking horny right know. You can take me to the heights later, we have forever for that. Right now I just need to pound your stake into me and lay claim to my body." "What about your heart?" She grinned "Just like they said you would. It's getting there, just takes a bit more time." She shrugged her blouse off and shucked her pants. The panties were also black and satiny. "Come on Davey, fuck my brains out and make me yours." She tossed her bra and panties aside quickly and crawled up the bed, turn over on her back once she was alongside her friend. Dave stripped of his shirt and shorts rapidly and joined her on the bed, pressing his body lightly against hers. His erection sandwiched between their torsos, her medium sized tit and their pointy nipples pressed against his chest. He kissed her again and she hummed. She worked her hips against his and together that got him lodged in her. A few strokes inside her passage caused him to leak out the first drips of precum and she exploded in a howling convulsion, her eyes rolling back, one hand flailing and bashing the insensate Olivia. "Fuck that was good. Give it to me David, give your woman what she needs. Seal your claim." She kissed him fiercely and they both rocked their hips savagely. No sensuality, just raw primal fucking of two hungry bodies. Despite his recent bout with Liv, this carnal frenzy brought Dave to the pinnacle faster than he anticipated and he crashed through, erupting a geyser of cum inside her depths. As the hot load filled her cavity, Melanie wailed in ecstasy, her mind shattered by the biochemical overload. Then she flopped to the bed, repeating the new world's chant of family harmony and togetherness. Chapter 6 – Shenanigans. October 4, 2020. David Belsus awoke to three beautiful young ladies lying beside him, all nude. As yet, none of his partners had elected to sleep in another room. Last night they all emphatically wanted to be near him. No one piled over anyone else. Lupie came to bed in a rich blue camisole with matching high cut panties. Shawna clad herself in a soft pink camisole and pink boy shorts. Jan wore one of Dave's sweatshirts as a baggy night gown, no panties underneath. He'd checked by way slipping his hands under the hem of the shirt to dance along her skin. Finding paradise exposed, he impishly fingered her to heaven as she begged for his cock. She beamed when he finished. She kissed him deeply after he sucked all her juices off his digits. None of the three were in bed at the moment. Shawna was likely on her way to work already. Which meant Jan and Lupie had gotten up with her to talk and share breakfast, or at least coffee. They had developed a morning routine rather quickly. That left Liv and Melanie nude, side by side on his left, and Becca, nude, curled tightly under his right arm, his hand resting just above her hip. She slumbered peacefully, unperturbed by the small motions he made as he took in the morning tableau. Becca's insecurities stemming from the near-abduction at the vax center had faded quickly with the reassurance of imprinting on Dave. What followed in its wake was the desire to be close to the person she'd just started sleeping with, magnified by this being the only person she'd ever slept with, further multiplied by the vaccine-clad certainty this was her person for life. Becca wasn't pushy about it. She knew enough to leave some space for the others to get their 'Dave time' too. In and out of bed. And the others, having experienced a similar phase in life, and happy that, for her, it really would be for a lifetime, accommodated her wherever possible. And then Dave's mind recalled a text conversation. "; Oh god, I just had this thrill run through me at the idea of waking up with you already in me, on top of me." Dave stroked her hip softly, slowly easing his fingers toward the crease where her leg met her pelvis. After several minutes of this, he brought his left hand up to cup her tit, massaging lightly, avoiding the nipple. He wanted to slowly raise her towards wakefulness, and ignite her libido, but he didn't want her awake until after he'd penetrated her. Just as she'd asked. Dave carefully eased himself out of her arms, rotating himself until he was kneeling on the bed, behind her knees and 'under' her butt as Becca lay curled on her left side. Dave leaned in and began kissing along Becca's outer thigh of her top leg while gently stroking the inner thigh of her bottom leg with his right hand. His left hand stroked softly along her side. A quick brush of her lower lips indicated her unconscious arousal, or the serum effects. Either way, Dave rubbed his half-hard cock between her thighs, rubbing against her labia, to get them both ready. He kept kissing her hand and arm while softly playing with her tit. "David?!" Came the scandalized whisper. Lupie and Jan stood, frozen, in the doorway, not believing what they were seeing. "She expressly asked for this, you can even check my text messages." Both ladies looked concerned, but said no more. A few more minutes of play time had Dave fully hard, regaining what he briefly lost with the interruption. Becca was ready as well. Dave seated himself at her entrance and pushed slowly, steadily forward. He was half inside her, leaning over her when Becca's eyes flew open. Wide-eyed, mouth agape, she turned her head and moaned. She writhed against David and clutched his upright arms. When her breath returned, she kissed him hard. She pulled away, winking as she deliberately flexed the muscles of her inner passage. Dave took that as a signal to continue. He steadily worked himself in her. Becca grinned madly, moaning and encouraging him. In a few minutes, both were racing to a peak they reached in tandem. Becca fell limp against the mattress, gasping. Dave steadied himself by resting his ass on his heels. Both dismounted the bed and began searching for clothes. Lupie gave Dave a quick kiss on the cheek and hugged Becca before heading downstairs. Jan stayed to change clothes. Jan viewed Becca with a grin. "Get your jollies little freak?" Becca beamed and blushed. "Umm hmm." "Just razzing you, ya know." "I know. I'm still learning what I like, and that is one of them. You know, the way you get off when a guy has a big; book collection." Her eyes twinkled. She squealed and caught the pillow Jan threw as she joined the laughter. "Oh my god, a naked pillow fight. I knew they were real!" Dave laughed and ducked as both partners chucked pillows at him. Dark brown irises set in almond eyes gazed at Dave from Becca's laptop resting on the folding table Becca had set up in one of the unused bedrooms. Raven black hair framed an oval face of chocolate brown before cascading over shoulders set with remembered power, but a hint of sag. The plain white scoop necked t-shirt stretched into small ripples between her tits. The shirt was mostly opaque, yielding evidence of a white bra of exactly the same tone as the shirt, but nonetheless unable to disguise two ripe, thick nipples making their presence known. As the call began, her small, tight mouth had appeared balanced between the promise of lighting up the room with a smile, or unleashing a verbal tirade that would leave all within earshot cringing. Dave's skeptical, reserved approach was pushing her more towards desperation. "Yes, I have been; unkind to people through all of high school. I thought I was better than a lot of people. I had a group that I hung out with, and we deemed ourselves 'the betters' of everyone else. Becca knows some of what I did, more from hearing about it or seeing it than experiencing it directed at her. I; held back since she helped me study." Reena swallowed before continuing. "I've had all these months to think about life and people and a lot of stuff okay? I'm not proud of my behavior. I was a bitch." Her eyes began to water at the lower edge. "Being isolated, knowing people are dying, finding out from a few friends they only have another day or hour left; " her voice caught. A few tears coursed down her apple cheeks, but she batted them aside quickly. "Do you know what it's like to stop hearing from someone that you thought you'd invite to your wedding, or have your kids play together?" Becca inhaled, about to speak, but Dave stayed her with a gentle touch. It wouldn't do to interrupt when Reena was clearly pouring her heart out. The words she spoke over the next several minutes could be the ones he really needed to hear to make a good decision. "The kids in grades below us stopped answering a long time ago. There's an internet rumor that this thing takes more men than women, and everyone under eighteen, but even the ones over eighteen are hard to find someone that answers, boy or girl." Reena's 'queen of the school' composure was cracking. While that allowed a glimpse at the person behind the mask, it wouldn't do to let her fall apart. Time to say something reassuring, but realistic. "Reena, just tell me about why you want to be here." "Honestly, Becca may be the only friend I have left I the world. And I was never a very good friend to her before. I; I want to do better. I've been thinking a lot about what I should change. Specific things I should stop saying or doing. Remembering to say 'please' when I ask for something instead of expecting compliance because of 'who I am.' Or saying 'thank you' when someone else does something for me. Doing something for someone else just because they need it, even if they never asked." Shaking, Reena paused to collect herself. "Becca has told me about you. I'm not smart like you and her, but I would like to study something past high school. Please, please choose me. I'll; I'll do anything you want." Her voice lowered and her eyes dropped at the last sentence. "There's a lot I still don't know about sex, but I'll learn. I'll be your little; " "Hold up. Kareena, I'm not out to push you to be some kind of play toy. If we are compatible in other ways, we'll figure out the sex part. Why don't you tell me about your hobbies, things you do just because they're fun? May be things you did even if your friends weren't into them." "Well, I do like to read; even though I joined in with the others when we made fun of 'bookworms'." Her eyes were downcast for the end of that sentence but came back up. "Becca mentioned you're a big book lover. But; I don't read; like nonfiction, or high class stuff. I mean, I have red Lord of the Rings, but that took forever. I could only get through like the first three pages of Moby Dick and Tale of Two Cities before passing out though." She still looked scared, so Dave gave her some reassurance. "Yeah, I think I maxed out after the first chapter of each of those. Some people love that style, but for me, it was a snooze fest too. The last two I mean. I love Lord of the Rings. So tell me, what do you like to read?" "Well, there's this series about this guy that keeps monsters in check in the San Francisco area." "Monsters?" Dave tried not to sound dubious. "Well, magical creatures. Fairies, unicorns, vampires, stuff like that. Oh, the author's name is Blake Conrad. It's a lot of fun if you like magic stuff. I have the full collection. Everything that's out so far. The next book was due out already, but the pandemic hit and who knows when they'll publish it now. For all I know, the one that's waiting is the last one. Chances are the author caught this thing and died months ago." Her face darkened again. "Well, if this does work out," Dave said, "You're welcome to bring your complete; Blake Conrad collection with you, and we'll look for similar books, similar titles. I know Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman and Ursula K. Le Guin use a lot of magic themes in their works. Sounds like they might be right up your alley." Hearing Dave endorse her reading interest perked Reena up. "You know, I could help the other girls too. I like doing nails. I'm pretty good at it too. I can free hand designs and stuff." "I could see where that could come in handy. So to speak." Dave grimaced at his unintended pun. Becca laughed. Reena just shook her head. "Anyway, I'm sure some of the ladies would appreciate that. I'll stick with natural myself," Dave said with a wink. That got a chuckle out of her. "Look, I'm not expecting you to have everything planned out. You're eighteen. There's still a lot to decide. And speaking of decisions, I'd like you to meet virtually with the other ladies of the house and we'll talk as a family after." "Also, take some time yourself to think this through completely. I know you want to be here so you can be close to someone familiar, but bear in mind, that means being sexually bonded to me, a forty-six year old man, more than twice your age. By the time you were born, I'd finished grad school, got married, had a kid, and divorced." Reena looked pensive but nodded. Dave left her to talk with Becca more. He caught Jan in the library with a notepad, apparently noting possible additions. On his suggestion, she left to join Becca. In the dining room, he found Olivia munching a bowl of cereal. Lupie sat with her. The two were sharing an easy conversation which halted when Dave walked in. He'd seen Lupie's bible on an end table in the living room when he passed through. Liv must have come down to get breakfast while Lupie was conducting a bible study on her own. Not like it was safe yet to go to a church. Especially when so many church goers around here seemed to buy into the 'just a hoax' nonsense. Dave shook his head. Christian Nationalism seem purpose built to destroy conservatism and faith in one fell swoop. Sure had a good shot at it with this damn plague. Dave shook out thoughts of things he couldn't control. Here, now, was one woman that had been interested in him for a few years as she lived next door, and another that had pined for him for; a decade? And both were happy to be bound to him by this weird vaccine, even though it meant sharing him with other women. This world was wonderful and terrifying in the same breath. "Morning, Hermosa," Dave said before kissing Lupie on the lips. She hummed into the brief contact. "Morning, love bug," he said as he greeted Olivia in the same manner. As he pulled away, she slugged his shoulder, smiling scowl pulling her lips tight. Lupie shook her head. "David, I'm with Olivia on this one. Terms of endearment you used when she was a child are not conducive to her feeling she's being accepted as a woman." "I meant it as continuity. She has a lot of love to give. Always has. And I appreciate that." Olivia's scowl relaxed but did not become a smile. Well, not immediately. Lupie raised an eyebrow at him with a gentle smile. Dave realized what he needed was a change of subject. "Becca is upstairs Zooming with a friend of hers from high school. She; would like to join us here." Both ladies smirked. Dave sighed and rolled his eyes. He brought a hand up to his face and rubbed his eyes before leaning into the hand, the elbow of the same arm resting on the table. "Look, it's not like I'm seeking women out. I'm not out pursuing young girls." Olivia shifted in her seat. "I mean; " "I get it Dave. Don't apologize." Her voice was soft, with a hint of iron. "I talked with her for a while. She's apparently been talking with Becca since before the two of you got vaxxed in the first place." He said, looking at Lupie. "And it seems Becca has been telling Reena all about us, especially about vaxxed life with me." "Kareena Agrawal? The one Becca calls 'the Indian Karen'?" Olivia barely managed to contain the mouthful of cereal and milk at Lupie's interjection. Dave held back a laugh. "She seems genuinely heartbroken and lost, Lupie. And she has taken time in isolation to examine her past behavior." Dave paused, looking each of them in the eye. "I'm reserving judgement for now. I think it would be a good idea if each of you took time to talk with her, probably with Becca as host. I ran into Jan already, she's probably up there with her now. All I'm asking is that you get with Becca sometime today to find a time you can Zoom with her and form your own opinion. I may be 'the man of the house'; " Dave bowed his arms out from his sides, leaning side to side with a faux stern look on his face; "but this is too big not to get ya'lls take on it as well." Both women giggled at the display. "Okay, okay, I'll seek Becca out in a few minutes. I'll give Reena a fair hearing, just understand, I've heard enough of her exploits to be a bit wary." "Wouldn't have it any other way, cielo." The warmth of the smile Lupie gave him was enough to power an entire town. It was a few hours past noon when Dave heard voices in the bedroom. He left his office to see if that meant Melanie was up. She'd been out for eighteen hours. Opening the door, he found Becca and Liv sitting on the bed, talking. Mel was nowhere to be seen. "Mel up I take it?" "Yup, been awake for a few minutes. She needed to use the bathroom," Becca informed him. "She'll probably be in there a while." Liv chimed in, just as Mel emerged. She had a huge smile on her face. "Wow, usually a night like last night would leave you crying on the toilet for an hour. And I needed a hazmat suit to go in there afterwards." Mel smirked. She strode over to Dave and gave him a big hug. He recognized the t-shirt she wore, black with a white line drawing of Einstein sticking out his tongue. Recognized, because it was probably the one from his closet. "Looks like I unlocked the special bonus. They did say sometimes a healing process happens during imprinting. How long was I out anyway?" "About eighteen hours," said Liv. "Longest of any of my partners. What's the healing you're talking about?" "I have; had; I B S. I tend to be careful about what I eat, or go ahead and indulge once in a while, knowing I'm going to pay the price in the morning." She turned to face Liv, with her hands on her hips. "And for your information missy, I was somewhat careful last night. The wine was dry, and I only ate a little bit of cheese. And I didn't have any deviled eggs." She grumbled that last sentence. Liv looked at Dave. "She loves deviled eggs, especially made with dill relish instead of sweet, which I've told her was the way you do it. Not that you made last night's, but that does mean the only relish in the house is dill. Problem is, the protein in the whites plus the fat in the yolk and mayo is an issue for her. If it weren't for that, she'd gobble deviled eggs like she's trying to set a world record." Dave chuckled. "As a deviled egg lover, I can testify that that much deviled egg will cause intestinal issues that oughta be against the Geneva Convention, without any medical conditions." The trio giggled. Becca sat bolt upright for a minute. "Hey, weren't there deviled eggs leftover in the fridge?" Mel was already up and moving. "Clear square sandwich container with the see through blue lid!" Mel's happy cackle faded as she sprinted down the stairs. To be continued in part 5, Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts, for Literotica.

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This week, the crew get together to talk about inanimate objects, and fics involving them. Because of the UK heatwave this is an unhinged one, also James had mic issues so apologies for that. Join us as we answer hard hitting questions, like: Why did Dr Jones have the bag of sand? Which Ice Lolly is best? Will this be our first YouTube apology? Will Nick and James believe anything about tampons? Is our pigeon impression any good? Could you build a Steam Powered Fuck Machine? This isn't a proper Date Everything Episode, but yes its inspired by it Enjoying the show? Got a fic you'd like us to read? Hate the show and you want to tell us anyway? Come find us on our social media; tumblr: the-shipping-forecasters tiktok: 'theshippingforecast' instagram: 'fanficsandchill' Bluesky: ShipForecast.bsky.social twitter theshipforecast AND on Linkedin we have 'Shipping Forecast', come talk to us about B2B yaoi!

Femke's mailbox en DM is deze week ontploft met "waar haal jij ozempic?" Maar ze wil geen keurmerk zijn van het online bedrijf waar zij bestelt, omdat ze in tweede instantie niet zo enthousiast is over de werking van het middel. Wel enthousiast was ze over het zinderende optreden van Robbie Williams in de Amsterdam Arena. Wat een sexy 50+ podiumbeest! Mjam. Gijsje viel deze week even flink van de wagen (na maanden heel streng gelijnd te hebben) en at zich samen met haar buurtjes vol met lekkere kaasjes. Onze Bar heeft he-le-maal NIKS meegemaakt, zegt ze, maar genoot met haar jongste zoon op de camping van de langste dag en voerde dierbare gesprekken met hem. Verdrietig nieuws is dat de liefste oppasoma van haar zonen (toen ze klein waren) Alzheimer heeft. Dit gaat ineens heel snel en dat is pijnlijk om te zien. We reten het strand, omdat het zomer is, en daarover lopen de meningen nogal uiteen. Barbara begrijpt strandbedjes niet? Huh?! Onze gast is Janice Deul die komt praten over haar boekKan ik nog thuis zijn in dit land? BOL/KoboOok eindeloos doorlezen? Probeer Kobo Plus nu 30 dagen gratis via bol. Ga naar bol.com/koboplus. VertellisGa naar: www.vertellis.nl en gebruik de code: saarpodcast10. De code biedt 10% korting op het hele assortiment en is geldig tot 1 augustus 2025.Sunny CarsKrijg 25 euro korting op je volgende huurauto van Sunny Cars. Ga naar www.sunnycars.nl/saarpodcast of gebruik de kortingscode SUNNYSAAR. De actiecode is te gebruiken tm 30 september 2025.Bij Sunny Cars huur je een auto voor op je vakantie zonder zorgen. Geen gedoe over extra verzekeringen bij het ophalen en geen stress over schade bij het inleveren. Je bent 100% verzekerd en hebt geen eigen risico. Ja, dat is even schakelen.Adverteren?Wil je adverteren in deze podcast? Stuur dan een mailtje naar adverteren@bienmedia.nl.

Click here to Shop Affirmation Decks, Oracle Decks, and more! Use Promo code: RCPODCAST20 for 20% off your first order!   Today's Power Affirmation: I accept, love, and release my pain.   Today's Oracle of Motivation: Like slipping and scraping your knee, splintering your hand on a tree, facing your trauma within, or parting ways with your boo, sometimes the irritation and despair you feel only means healing is on the way! When you fully feel and welcome your pain, rather than suppress it, you give it permission to cycle and release.   Better. Stronger. Happier. Sexier.   Designed to Motivate Your Creative Maniac Mind The 60-Second Power Affirmations Podcast is designed to help you focus, affirm your visions, and harness the power within your creative maniac mind! Join us every Monday and Thursday for a new 60-second power affirmation followed by a blast of oracle motivation from the Universe (+ a quick breathing meditation). It's time to take off your procrastination diaper and share your musings with the world!   For more musings, visit RageCreate.com     Leave a Review & Share! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “Listen on Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Scroll down under “Ratings & Reviews” & click “Write A Review” Leave an honest review. You're awesome!  

Cover Picture = Angela Huckabee @ the.carnivore.cutie - Springdale, AR, USTIME STAMPS:00:55 About Mary Roberts IG @ ketomary71/ foodfreedomwithmary.com05:00 Mary's JOURNALING & MEDITATION practices!08:15 The FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF: how the self-improvement benefits of an ancestral way of living enable the person recovering to reach the “acceptance” phase of overcoming a tragedy. 10:05 The stages are 1) denial 2) anger 3) bargaining 4) depression 5) acceptance. Grief is not linear and it can take years to each acceptance which is the ultimate end goal. 21:00 GATEWAY DRUGS - recreational and food related - what to watch out for and when to call yourself out for rationalizing poor choices. 26:00 Casey Aikens, from Boise, ID USA - “Since she focuses on healing from food addiction, does she advocate food substitutions, such as keto desserts, or artificially sweetened beverages? Does she recommend any products, such as protein or exogenous ketones, or electrolytes that are artificially flavored/sweetened?”28:00 Benefits I've experienced eating beef heart every day for a month!29:00 Reviews of the new TALLOW KETO BRICKS!32:00 Marilyn, from Vancouver, WA USA - questions about RED WINE and GRAINS. 36:00 Stef, from Vassalboro ME, USA - questions around coffee and caffeine. 39:00 Marisa @ the.hardcore.carnivore - Orlando, FL, USA - questions / advice on STEVIA & other artificial sweeteners. 41:09 Jasmin Wiese @ pom_ponyo - Ferntree Gully, VIC, AUS - questions / advice on COFFEE & CAFFEINE. 43:00 All of the best NATURAL WAYS to acquire your DOPAMINE FIX if you're quitting drugs and/or poor food choices!45:00 L.I.S.S. - Robyn Miller - Marion, KS, USA @ roby_s22 & bad coach callout! 48:30 When is INTUITIVE EATING dangerous?! When to track, and when not to track. 53:19 Examples of NON-SCALE VICTORIES. 56:41 A typical day of eating in the life of Mary Roberts!01:04:05 How much do you weigh - does it really matter? Here's how to guage your progress without having to step on the scale every day :)01:09:30 LONVERA Grass Fed Beef Liver Supplement link: https://lonvera.com/?ref=coltmilton / Code “COLT20” saves you 20% on your purchase

Bella Lugosi's leading role in the creepy 1931 film Dracula made him a horror icon. But there's another, even better version of Dracula that was shot in Spanish using different actors on the same sets. We try to figure out why the Spanish movie ended up so much scarier— and sexier— than the original.Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. This episode originally aired in 2018.

In hour three of the Joe Rose Show Rony Seikaly and Pete Prisco join the show! Successful At Everything In My Life, Except Relationships?! Joe's Honest Explosive Accident? NBA Worse Or Won't Stop Improving?! NFL Contracts Expanding?!

Valentine's season sells the fantasy, wine, romance, and effortless attraction. But does alcohol really make people more confident and desirable, or just more numb and disconnected? Science says it's the latter. From false confidence to dulled senses and hormonal imbalances, alcohol quietly sabotages attraction, intimacy, and real connection. This episode unpacks the illusion, the morning-after reality, and why ditching the drink might be the ultimate glow-up.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - Be the First to Know About My Upcoming Book Release: Get VIP Pre-Release Updates and exclusive content by signing up here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

A special rerelease - Rachel Wright, LMFT, shares about the impact of birth and birth trauma on sex and intimacy. She answers all of your questions related to navigating intimacy and sex with a partner and yourself after birth trauma. This is a must-listen-to episode full of wonderful nuggets and concrete suggestions for approaching intimacy after birth trauma. In this episode you will hear:- Communicating needs and boundaries with your partner- Approaching/initiating intimacy after birth trauma- Intimacy and pleasure outside of sex- Planning out intimacy with yourself and your partner- Body image concerns after birth trauma is it relates to intimacy- The impact of physical changes on intimacy and pleasureGuest Bio:Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT (she/her) is a distinguished psychotherapist and renowned speaker with expertise in modern relationships, mental health, and sex. Her mission is to help people live happier, healthier lives by providing insights and practical advice in a relatable and engaging way.With a Master's Degree in clinical psychology, Rachel has worked with thousands of clients worldwide, earning a reputation for her empathetic and humorous approach. Her message has resonated with audiences on stages across the globe, as well as on her podcast, The Wright Conversations - A Podcast About Sex, Relationships, & Mental Health. Rachel is also a seasoned educator and coach, having created the virtual workshop series What You Wish You Learned in School: Sex Ed and co-produced and hosted a show at Green Room 42 in NYC called “One Night Stand: A Night for Sexier & Healthier Broadway.” She was also SHAPE Magazine's Sex + Relationships Coach and is currently one of mindbodygreen's article review experts.As a widely recognized mental health and relationship expert, Rachel has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, PIX 11 (NYC), Women's Health, Cosmopolitan and NBC News Radio, among others. Rachel's personal touch, sense of humor, and deep empathy make her the perfect guide for anyone seeking to improve their mental health, relationships, and sexual well-being. Connect with Rachel on Instagram @thewright_rachel or visit her website www.rachelwrightnyc.com to learn more. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.

Click here to Shop Affirmation Decks, Oracle Decks, and more! Use Promo code: RCPODCAST20 for 20% off your first order!   Today's Power Affirmation: I accept, love, and release my pain.   Today's Oracle of Motivation: Like slipping and scraping your knee, splintering your hand on a tree, facing your trauma within, or parting ways with your boo, sometimes the irritation and despair you feel only means healing is on the way! When you fully feel and welcome your pain, rather than suppress it, you give it permission to cycle and release.   Better. Stronger. Happier. Sexier.   Designed to Motivate Your Creative Maniac Mind The 60-Second Power Affirmations Podcast is designed to help you focus, affirm your visions, and harness the power within your creative maniac mind! Join us every Monday and Thursday for a new 60-second power affirmation followed by a blast of oracle motivation from the Universe (+ a quick breathing meditation). It's time to take off your procrastination diaper and share your musings with the world!   For more musings, visit RageCreate.com     Leave a Review & Share! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “Listen on Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Scroll down under “Ratings & Reviews” & click “Write A Review” Leave an honest review. You're awesome!  

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined by Pro Dog Trainer, Competitive Obedience Champion, and experienced Naughty But Nice dog owner, Linda, to explore the world of reactivity and what it means to own, train and live with a reactive dog, sharing personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and the game-changing solutions that have made a difference for her, and for reactive dogs and owners all over the world.Lauren and Linda are here in this episode to remind you that your dog's reactivity is nothing to be ashamed of. It's a challenge, but one that can be tackled with the right tools, knowledge, and mindset. Together, we can empower you to create a better future for you and your dog.Inside this episode, you'll learn game-changing insights into:

What could make someone like Kat even more sexy...listen and fall in love. Also, how do you feel about your husband being RIGHT UP IN THERE with a camera when you're giving birth??

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this exciting episode, Lauren is joined by super fellow dog trainer, competitor, and Agility Champion, Selena Bray, to explore what makes a successful trainer and what it takes to be a successful competitor too! Together, they share decades of experience in agility training and competition, uncovering invaluable insights for trainers and competitors alike.Join Lauren and Selena as they dig deep into the heart of dog training, focusing on what it means to truly bring out the best in every dog, regardless of breed or age, and every handler, no matter their handling styles or personal goals. Listen in as they reflect on what it really takes to create those winning partnerships that make training so rewarding.In this episode, we'll bring you thought-provoking insights on:

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined by wonderful Gamechanger, Pro Dog Trainer, and new puppy parent, Natalie, to dive into the joys, challenges, and surprises of life with a new puppy AND introducing them into a multi-dog household.Join us for an episode that explores the rollercoaster of puppy parenthood, and all the golden rules that will help you learn how to maintain your sanity (and your carpet) while navigating the ups and downs of life with a growing canine family. Listen in as Lauren and Natalie unpack expert advice and practical solutions to help you thrive in the wild world of puppy parenting, including:

How to make yourself better during the down periods of life. Enjoy, E Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something  Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined by Pro Dog Trainer, Naughty But Nice training expert, rescue dog advocate – and mum of three – Jamie, to chat about the rewarding yet sometimes challenging dynamics of creating a harmonious life with kids and dogs.Bringing dogs and children together can be magical, but it's also a journey that requires preparation, understanding, and a sprinkle of patience. In this episode, Lauren and Jamie have plenty of practical tips, from exploring how to prepare your dogs for the arrival of a child and getting them used to new noises and smells to helping them adapt to the erratic movements of mobile toddlers, and so much more!They also tackle the other side of the equation: preparing children to be appropriate around dogs. Whether it's teaching them to respect a dog's space or helping them understand canine body language, it's all about safety and mutual respect.Boundaries and rules are the unsung heroes of a happy household. Lauren and Jamie discuss the importance of creating safe zones for dogs, setting clear rules for interactions, and advocating for your dog's emotional needs. They also have some creative ways to get children involved in the training process.And, of course, we couldn't leave you without some top safety tips, including why you should never punish a dog for giving a warning (such as a growl) and how to spot subtle signs of discomfort before they escalate.If you've ever wondered how to navigate the complex dynamics of dogs and kids, tune in now for practical advice, valuable tips and the kind of guidance that will leave you feeling confident and inspired.Need extra help? Want to get the relationship right between your dog and kids?Book a 1-on-1 PDT Connect Call with one of our Absolute Dogs Pro Dog Trainers and get the support you need to succeed! P.S. - Members of Games Club and Pro Dog Trainer Club get 50% OFF!Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this insightful and empowering episode, Lauren is joined by amazing long-time friend, fellow agility lover and super Pro Dog Trainer, Kelly, to explore the powerful role your mindset plays in dog sports, training and beyond! Join us for an inspiring discussion between friends that unpacks how personal preparation, resilience, and mental agility can transform your competitive experience and empower your journey in and out of the ring — no matter whether you are training your dog for top level sports, solving behaviour struggles or looking to master your own mindset for a happier, healthier lifestyle!Listen in to discover practical mindset techniques to transform your training, competing, and everyday life, including:

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined by amazing Pro Dog Trainer and wonderful friend, Kelly, for an insightful and timely deep dive into common festive season struggles, including Christmas chaos and New Year festivities, to help you and your dog navigate the holiday season with ease and confidence.Join us in this festive edition as we bring you invaluable tips and advice while exploring the unique challenges that come with this busy time of year – from managing multiple dogs and guests, to tackling potential hazards like festive foods and loud fireworks. In this episode, you'll discover strategies to keep your canine companion cool, calm and content during this most wonderful (and sometimes chaotic) time of the year, such as:

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Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, the very wonderful Linda is back to chat to Lauren about the all-important human end of the lead - both as an owner and as a trainer.Together, Lauren and Linda consider the pivotal role we play in the dog-human partnership, highlighting the importance of being mindful of what we bring to the relationship and of recognising how our behaviour and emotional state shapes our dogs' experiences.Listen in as they chat about how much dogs pick up on from us and how our own reactions can influence the way our dogs react to situations. From the energy of the people we mix with to how we handle unexpected challenges, everything feeds down the leash. They discuss the power of advocating for our dogs in everyday situations - whether that's politely redirecting attention from strangers or deciding when it's time to take our dogs away from situations they aren't equipped to handle - and offer practical advice on staying calm, keeping things positive, and moving forward with grace when things go awry.The episode is a powerful reminder of the immense responsibility and joy that comes with being the human end of the leash.Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined once again by wonderful Pro Dog Trainer and passionate rescue dog advocate Katrin, who is back to share her experiences of welcoming her latest rescue, Nico, into her growing multi-dog household.Lauren and Katrin discuss why it's so important to provide any new dog time to decompress and settle into their new environment before expecting too much from them - particularly when you're integrating a new dog into a home with other resident dogs. They chat about the value of getting to know your dog's unique personality, spending time building your relationship, growing trust, setting boundaries and taking things slowly.Discover why ditching the walk can be a game-changer for new rescues, how enrichment activities and simple, confidence-building games can ease the transition into their forever homes, and how supporting brain health and gut health go hand in hand with training.Katrin shares her future training goals for Nico, as well as her aspirations for him to be a future demo dog - while acknowledging the skills he needs to grow first. Be inspired as she shares how games-based training has transformed other dogs she's welcomed into her home - particularly Naughty But Nice Clyde, who has overcome many challenges since he found his home with her.Katrin's passion and dedication is an inspiration - and this conversation is a celebration of the incredible resilience of rescue dogs - and the incredible people who give them a second chance.Keen to keep up with Katrin's recall training journey with Nico? She'll be sharing her progress in our Games Club community.Join Games Club.Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined once again by elite operational and search dog trainer, and explosive detection expert, Dave. Together, they dive nose-first into the fascinating world of scent.Listen in as they chat about why scentwork is one of the most accessible and enriching activities for dogs of all breeds, personalities, and experience levels. Whether your dog is driven by food, toys, or sheer curiosity, scentwork can tap into their natural instincts and provide an enriching and purposeful outlet for their energy.Dave shares why solid foundations are the cornerstone of success in scent training. From teaching your dog the basics of searching to ensuring consistency in your cues, these early steps build the confidence and clarity needed for both you and your dog to make a brilliant scentwork team. And don't worry – you don't need a professional setup to get started! Dave explains how you can begin at home with simple, everyday items.One of the standout benefits of scentwork? The incredible mental and physical enrichment it provides. It's not just about finding objects – it's about giving your dog a job, a purpose, and an outlet for their innate abilities. For reactive or “Naughty But Nice” dogs, scent training can be a game-changer, offering them a focus that helps reduce stress and redirect their energy in positive ways.If you've ever fancied trying scentwork with your own dog but weren't sure whether it was a good fit for you and your dog, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered to give it a go. By the end of the episode you'll be off in search of plastic cones to build your very own scent wall!Keen to learn more? Check out Scent-sational Fun-damentals now!Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined once again by her good friend Bill for a heartfelt conversation about maintaining a positive mindset and focusing on what's within your control. They kick things off by discussing the grip that technology, especially our phones, can have on our lives, reflecting on how easy it is to get caught up in mindless scrolling and constant notifications. Listen in for some top tips for setting boundaries with devices to create space for the things that really matter, and a reminder to focus on the present moment.The conversation then shifts to the importance of living life on your own terms. Lauren and Bill explore the challenges of balancing personal goals with the expectations of others, offering suggestions for how to avoid being dictated to by other people's timetables. They also talk candidly about learning to say “no” and reclaiming your autonomy in a world full of demands.As the discussion continues, Lauren and Bill reflect on what it really means to measure success. Is it about external achievements, or something more personal? They share their perspectives on finding fulfilment through alignment with your values, celebrating small wins, and embracing progress over perfection.Throughout the episode, Lauren and Bill return to the simple yet profound idea of presence. They talk about the beauty of living in the moment, cherishing the small joys, and practising gratitude even in tough times. Their conversation serves as a reminder to let go of what you can't control and focus on the moments that make life worth living.Whether you're feeling bogged down by the pressures of modern life, or simply seeking a little inspiration to live with greater intention, this conversation is definitely worth a listen!Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined once again by wonderful Competitive Obedience Pro Linda Hughes, who is on a mission to make Obedience training fun - for dogs and their humans!Obedience sometimes has a reputation for being a bit boring, but Linda is here to show it's anything but dull. From avoiding the pressure of constant accuracy and repetition to celebrating the unique personality of every dog, Linda explains how training Obedience with games can unlock your dog's spirit, not bog it down.For Linda, the heart of Obedience training lies in building a strong, meaningful relationship with her dogs. It's not just about perfecting the moves or nailing the tests - it's about truly understanding the dog in front of her and creating a dog who wants to work with her - and finds joy in the game.With amusing anecdotes about her own dogs, like Sendze, her “headbanger,” and Ulla, her sensitive soul, Linda shares how every dog she's owned and worked with has taught her something new, and emphasises the importance of tailoring training to fit each dog's unique personality.Discover Linda's top tips for anyone looking to start Obedience training, including how to break down Heelwork, use special toys to build value in play, and bring games into your sessions to make learning fun and engaging. And when things go wrong? Laugh it off and keep going!Whether you're curious about Competitive Obedience or simply want to strengthen your relationship with your dog, this episode is packed with fun and inspiration!Keen to learn more? Check out Funbedience now!Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined by super Pro Dog Trainer and Disc Dog expert Ben to talk about the wonderful world of frisbee. Ben is something of a pro at this impressive sport, and the conversation combines his passion for Disc Dog training with his love of Cattle Dogs and his experience working with rescue dogs.Ben's passion for this energetic sport is infectious - and by the end of the episode you may just find yourself wanting to give it a go with your own dog! Listen as he explains how Disc Dog is a sport that goes beyond simply tossing a frisbee to being a fun, rewarding relationship-building game anyone can enjoy. Together, Lauren and Ben dive into everything you need to know to get started in frisbee training, from considering how to play safely and avoid injury to pro tips for refining your throw - even if your aim is a little hit or miss!When it comes to Cattle Dogs, Ben definitely has a soft spot for this sometimes misunderstood breed. His amusing anecdotes paint a vivid picture as he shares stories of how these highly focused dogs sometimes use their natural herding instincts in surprising ways, occasionally focusing on other things that move, including their owner's rear end! For anyone with a Cattle Dog, Ben's tips on harnessing this natural drive are invaluable.Ben's journey into Disc Dog training started with a rescue dog, and he shares the joy and challenges involved in training rescues for this sport. His first rescue, the dog that started it all, taught him the value of patience, trust, and how frisbee became a powerful way to build their relationship. Since then, Ben has welcomed more rescue dogs into his life, discovering just how much these dogs thrive with the structure and engagement that Disc Dog training provides. He also shares tips on creating a supportive training space that helps rescue dogs feel secure and excited to learn.Finally, Ben and Lauren dive into the games-based approach to training and how it overlaps beautifully with Disc Dog training. Ben explains that games can be a powerful way to build foundational skills, from focus to recall, all while keeping training fun and engaging. Training this way helps dogs stay in tune with their handler and makes learning a seamless part of playtime. Whether it's through a simple game or an advanced trick, Ben's approach to Disc Dog training ensures that every training session can be a fun, skill-building experience.Tune in now for a dose of fun, expert tips, and Ben's contagious enthusiasm for this spectacular sport!Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined by wonderful Pro Dog Trainer and Obedience Champion Linda, to talk about growing confidence in both dogs and humans, battling insecurities and dealing with imposter syndrome.Join them as they chat about the stories and strategies that helped shape Linda's career as a champion obedience trainer. From helping “spooky” dogs blossom into confident competitors to tackling her own self-doubt, Linda shares powerful, practical strategies for developing resilience in both ourselves and our four-legged friends.This episode offers a warm, relatable, and motivational conversation about the importance of building trust with dogs and ourselves. Get ready to feel empowered and motivated to bring out the best in yourself and your dog by understanding how to recognise and address hidden insecurities and nurture confidence, one small step at a time.Hear how Linda helped a nervous dog transform into a confident champion - and what that journey taught her about trust and patience.Listen to Linda's refreshingly real take on facing imposter syndrome - both in dog training and in life - and how she learned to quiet her inner critic.Discover how dog training can be as much about our growth as it is about theirs, helping us step into leadership roles and embrace our strengths.Pick up small but powerful tips on understanding your own insecurities and turning them into stepping stones for success.Listen in as Lauren and Linda get to the heart of what it means to be a confident, compassionate trainer and an even more self-assured human. Prepare to walk away inspired to embrace growth - for you and your dog.Your next optimism top-up and our favourite event: Super Trainer Live!If you've not secured your spot at our 10th Anniversary Edition of Super Trainer Live, this is your personal invitation.Get ready to enjoy three packed days of learning, energy and inspiration that will take your dog training - and your personal transformation -  to the next level.absolutedogs.me/stl2024 Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren chats with Kate, a passionate physio and amazing Pro Dog Trainer - and soon to be Gamechanger vet - whose journey is inspiring for anyone who's ever pursued a lifelong dream.Kate and Lauren dive into the idea of risking forward and share Kate's inspiring journey of taking bold steps towards becoming a vet later in life. Kate opens up about her path into veterinary school, sharing the challenges of balancing study with family life, the financial hurdles and the constant commitment it takes to pursue her passion. From the inevitable stress and intensity of exam season and the pressure to excel in an academically rigorous environment, to her goal of making a difference in animal care, Kate opens up about the realities of vet school and what keeps her motivated. Listen in as she discusses how her perspective on animal welfare has evolved and shares her ideas for improving veterinary practices for both animals and their owners - including stress-reducing ideas for vet visits.As she reflects on the support of her partner and her experiences in mixed-practice animal care, Kate's enthusiasm and dedication shine through, reminding listeners that it's never too late to follow a passion.Lauren and Kate also discuss the importance of taking risks, saying yes to new opportunities, and letting passion guide your career choices. Kate gives us a peek into what's next for her as she moves into the clinical phase of her training, and her thoughts on potentially working in mixed practice, blending her love for dogs, farm animals, and her physio background.Tune in to hear more of Kate's story and get inspired by her dedication to animals, her plans for the future, and the adventure of becoming a vet. This episode is packed with insights on resilience, growth, and the joys of chasing a dream.Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined by Pro Dog Trainer, canine fitness and trick training master, and superstar Naughty But Nice training expert, Jamie, to dive into the exciting world of tricks with dogs and explore the incredible benefits of trick training for dogs that struggle with training or behaviour problems, confidence issues, fitness struggles, and so much more!Roll up, roll up and listen in as Jamie shares how tricks have not only helped transform her own Naughty But Nice dogs, but also the lives and behaviour of many of her clients' dogs, rescue dogs, and thousands of Absolute Dogs Gamechanger owners and their dogs all over the world! Together in this episode, Lauren and Jamie bring you a jam-packed session of tips, stories, and insights into how trick training can truly make a difference.Whether you're just starting or looking to up your game, this episode is brimming with excitement and practical advice for every dog owner, including:

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Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this episode, Lauren is joined by super Games Club Guru and Pro Dog Trainer, Karen, who is back to share her personal experiences from life as dog mum to her adorable, but no less Naughty But Nice cockapoo, Rupert. Listen in as Karen shares her game-changing insights and knowledge on how trick training can transform even the trickiest of behaviour struggles or training problems that dog parents might face with their cockapoos, doodles, poodles, cocker spaniels and all their crosses.Get ready to discover the wonderful world of cockapoos and what it's really like to own and train these fun-loving, yet sometimes challenging dogs. Lauren and Karen explore the realities, bust the myths, share practical advice, and offer real-world solutions to some of the most common cockapoo quirks and behavioural struggles!Whether you're a cockapoo owner or just curious about poodles and their crosses, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways, including:

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Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!Join us for an exciting, multi-perspective deep dive with our very own Lauren and two super special returning guests, Bill and Jen, as they team up to explore the incredible world of raising, training and understanding puppies! Together, they share heartwarming stories, invaluable insights, expert advice, and secrets to success from both pet dog owner and professional dog trainer perspectives.Whether you're welcoming a new puppy home, facing common puppy training problems with a young dog, or you're looking to hone your dog training skills, Lauren, Jen and Bill are bringing you the knowledge you need to succeed:

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Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this epic and insightful episode, Lauren is joined once more by good friend and brilliant storyteller, Bill Sarine, to continue their heartfelt and inspiring deep dive into overcoming the challenges we face in life and together – and how we can all find the resilience to rise above them.In an episode packed with energy, reflection, and plenty of moments that will leave you inspired, Lauren and Bill share how our toughest experiences can become our greatest strengths, offering real-life examples and emotional insights along the way. Dive in with us as we explore the power of human connection, resilience, and embracing life's uncertainties. Through candid conversations and meaningful reflections, Lauren and Bill unpack powerful strategies and practical mental and emotional tools that have empowered them to persevere through hardship – and to navigate life's toughest moments with courage and hope.Lauren and Bill also discuss how resilience is built through adversity, and how we can turn life's setbacks into opportunities for deeper meaning and fulfilment, bringing you truly valuable insights to help you:✨ Understand the power of changing your personal narrative when life gets tough✨ Uncover why embracing vulnerability can lead to healing and growth✨ Learn the role of gratitude and mindset in overcoming obstacles✨ Discover practical tips for staying grounded and strong through difficult times✨ Be inspired to transform struggles into opportunities for personal evolutionThis episode shines a light on the idea of courage in the face of adversity, encouraging us to push past our fears and embrace the opportunities that challenges bring. From handling unexpected life shifts to staying grounded through the chaos, Lauren and Bill open up about what it means to thrive, not just survive.You won't want to miss this empowering and heartfelt conversation that's guaranteed to leave you feeling uplifted and ready to tackle whatever comes your way, so tune in now for an empowering journey into overcoming challenges and building unshakable resilience!Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this insightful episode, Lauren is joined by superb shepherdess Emma Gray, an amazingly talented sheepdog trainer and sheep farmer, and together they explore the unique bond between dogs and humans, focusing on how sheepdogs can teach us invaluable lessons about communication, trust, and teamwork. Join us for an inspiring discussion filled with practical insights and personal anecdotes as Lauren and Emma's combined wealth of experience reveals how training dogs parallels the challenges we face in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of patience and understanding in building strong relationships – both with our dogs and with ourselves.In this episode, Lauren and Emma dive into all aspects of dog training, including:

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Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel Podcast, where we dig into a topic that plagues many dog owners: itchy dogs and skin problems! The knowledgeable Amanda Glickman joins Lauren to explore the reasons behind the constant scratching, biting, and discomfort many dogs experience. If you've ever wondered why your dog seems to be in a never-ending battle with itch, this episode is packed with insights to help you understand and address the root causes.In this episode, we cover:The Root Causes of Itchiness: We delve into the various factors that can lead to itchy skin in dogs, from allergies and parasites to environmental factors and stress. Understanding the "why" behind the itch is the first step to finding an effective solution.Actionable Strategies for Relief: Amanda and Lauren share a wealth of practical tips and approaches to alleviate your dog's itchiness. From daily routines to long-term solutions, they cover what really works to give your dog the comfort it deserves.Real-Life Examples and Case Studies: Learn from relatable stories of dogs who have struggled with itchiness and the steps their owners took to turn things around. These examples provide a roadmap that you can adapt to your dog's unique needs.The Power of Natural Support: Discover how products like A-OK9's range of wellness solutions can play a crucial role in supporting your dog's skin health. Lauren and Amanda discuss how incorporating natural supplements and remedies into your dog's routine can improve their comfort and happiness.Why You Should Listen:Itchiness in dogs can often feel like an unsolvable puzzle, but this episode breaks down the complexities into simple, manageable steps. Understanding the triggers and how to address them can help your dog lead a more comfortable, itch-free life. With expert insights and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for any dog owner who wants to tackle skin issues head-on and explore the benefits of natural support like A-OK9.Join us as we demystify the world of itchy dogs and provide you with the knowledge and tools to give your dog the relief they need. It's time to make those itchy days a thing of the past!Check out our sister company at www.a-ok9.com for their new itch less solution, Itch-K9 --- launching w/c 16 September 2024 - watch for a really special launch offer! Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this insightful episode, Lauren is joined once more by good friend, Bill Sarine, for a heartfelt chat on overcoming life's toughest challenges. Together, they dive deep into the personal and universal struggles that we all face, offering a blend of wisdom, support, and actionable strategies for navigating these obstacles with resilience and grace.Throughout this empowering conversation, you'll discover the power of perspective and the importance of perseverance. Lauren and Bill both share inspiring stories of their own about times when they have each faced and overcome their own challenges and hurdles, and they bring real-life, practical advice that will motivate you to tackle your own challenges head-on.✨ Learn how to shift your mindset to view challenges as opportunities for growth✨ Explore techniques for maintaining resilience and finding support in tough times✨ Understand the role of empathy and connection in navigating life's difficultiesThis episode explores the importance of persistence, creative problem-solving, and how to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and is a wonderful way to dose of inspiration and practical advice that will help you face any challenge with newfound strength and clarity.Tune in now for a powerful conversation that will empower you to overcome your challenges and thrive in every aspect of life.Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this insightful episode, Lauren is teaming up once again with Pro Dog Trainer, environmental toxicology expert and canine wellness geek, Amanda, to dive deep into the tough, yet vitally important topic of poisons and toxic emergencies in dogs, shedding light on the crucial steps you can take to prevent poisoning, as well as what to do if your dog encounters a toxic substance and how to support them in their time of need should the unthinkable happen. Lauren and Amanda delve into the vital steps you can take to protect your dog from potential toxic threats, from everyday household items to unexpected hazards in the environment, and ultimately, what you can do to support your beloved canine companion in their time of need should they ever come into contact with toxins or poisons.This episode features invaluable insights that every dog owner needs to hear, with:

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!In this enlightening episode, Lauren is teaming up with rock star Pro Dog Trainer (and canine wellness geek), Amanda, who is joining us once more to dive deep into the world of pushy dogs – those confident, driven, challenging and sometimes downright demanding dogs that test our limits push our buttons – and ultimately make us better dog trainers!Listen in as Lauren and Amanda explore the characteristics that define these passionate dogs, from their undeniable confidence and grit, to their relentless work ethic and drive to get what they desire most. If you've ever felt like your dog is running the show, this episode is for you!In this episode, we're here to unpack the concept of pushiness in dogs and discuss the subtle ways it can manifest in daily life with our dogs as Lauren and Amanda delve into the unique challenges these persistent pups present in both pet and working environments. 

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Episode 599: Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) talk about the best traits of a startup founder and lessons from how Dana White, Elon Musk, and Emmett Shear cut through the bullshit.  — Show Notes: (0:00) Top traits founders should take from Dana White (5:35) 1 - Brute force (10:21) 2 - Extreme bias for action (14:55) Quick audit of Dana White's gambling claims (18:00) 3 - Speed (19:00) Checklist for a perfect niche event business (22:56) IDEA: The Beer Mile (24:45) IDEA: Paddle Prison Break (25:47) IDEA: Skyline Scramble (30:17) Growth vs EBITDA vs cash flow (32:27) Shaan's Guide to Increase EBITDA (34:19) Step 1: create a EBITDA budget (37:08) Step 2: communicate the plan relentlessly (37:48) Step 3: Track and report (38:04) Step 4: Tie into incentives (38:30) Step 5: Repeat every 30 days (40:02) Next stage: Cash flow (41:28) The benefit of playing on Hard Mode (43:38) Is e-commerce dead? (44:54) Shaan's $30M dollar dream house (47:56) Shaan writes an essay (49:43) Sexier core principles (1:00:53) Culture: What people do when the boss isn't around — Links: • Shaan Puri essays - ​​https://www.shaanpuri.com/essays • Brunello Cucinelli - https://shop.brunellocucinelli.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: Need to hire? You should use the same service Shaan uses to hire developers, designers, & Virtual Assistants → it's called Shepherd (tell ‘em Shaan sent you): https://bit.ly/SupportShepherd — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano