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Last Minute Customer Pt 2
Fiction, Consensual Sex, Exhibitionism, Girls / Female, Lesbian, Masturbation, Oral Sex
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Gender: male Age: N/A Location: N/A
Posted Fri 17th of July 2009
Now It's Lisa's Turn To Be Seduced, as Sabrina Help Seduce a Co-worker
It had been several days since Sabrina had seen Veronica. In that time Sabrina couldn't get Veronica, and what she had learned about herself out of her mind. At first Sabrina was confused, but as she thought about her experience the more she realized that she had kept her true desires hidden from herself. As she thumbed through her receipts looking for Veronica phone number, Sabrina felt a tingling between her legs. Once she found what she was looking for, Sabrina went into the back where she would have some privacy. As she dialed the number, Sabrina's heart began to beat a little fast, increasing with each ring. Sabrina was about to hang up when she heard a sultry voice say,
Sabrina paused then said softly,
"Hello Veronica this is Sabrina...from the shoe store."
"Yes Sabrina, I was just thinking about you."
"Yes, I'm laying here in bed, running my finger over my wet pussy, just thinking about the other night in the store, and how beautiful you made me feel."
"Do you think about it too?"
Sabrina smiled,
"Yes I think about it all the time."
"Mmmm, and do you touch yourself when you think about me, and what we did together?"
"Yes, I can't help it, all I want to do is....well all I want to do is think about making you cum, and how you made me cum."
"Oh my, you are a sexy little thing."
"Do you know what I'm doing right now?"
"I'm sliding my finger into my pussy, pretending it's your tongue, licking my pussy, easing it's way deep into my pussy, tasting my sex as you lick me, and make me cum."
Sabrina squeezed her legs together, her pussy now on fire with lust as she listened to Veronica.
"Are you touching yourself Sabrina?"
"No, I can't...I'm in the store."
"Where in the store?"
"In the back."
"Good, now spread your legs....have you done that?"
Sabrina looked around as her heart pounded in her chest, she wanted to do it, but what if someone caught her?
"Sabrina, do it...touch yourself."
Sabrina parted her legs, and moved her hand down into her panties.
"Alright, I'm touching my pussy now."
"Good, now lets pleasure ourselves together."
Sabrina eased her finger into her pussy and started masturbating; she couldn't believe she was doing this while at work, but she was so aroused that she couldn't help it.
"Cum for me Sabrina, I want to hear you cum."
Sabrina eased another finger into her pussy as she listened to Veronica masturbating over the phone, moaning and talking dirty to Sabrina, telling her how wet her pussy was, and how her juices were all over her fingers. Sabrina was beside herself with lust as she listened, her pussy tingling, as she neared an orgasm herself. Then Veronica started cumming, moaning loudly as Sabrina listen, her own orgasm starting to course through her body.
"Mmmm, I came so fucking hard....did you cum Sabrina."
In a raspy voice, Sabrina whispered, "Yes."
"Good, now here's what I'm thinking."
"That pretty little cashier that was there the other night, I think her name was Lisa?"
"Yes, what about her?"
"I'm going to come in at the close of business this Saturday, will Lisa be working?"
"Yes, why?"
"Because, you're going to have her stay, and then like before, you're going to bring me out a pair of shoes, and then we're going to seduce Lisa."
"But I can't do that...what if she complains, I'll be fired."
"No, no Sabrina, I saw the way she looks at you, her eyes wandering over your body, you just weren't receptive to it, that's all."
"You need to trust me Sabrina, I'll see you Saturday."
Sabrina was panicked now, she knew full well that Veronica wasn't kidding. Sabrina hung up the phone, when Lisa came in, smiling at her asking if she was working tonight. Sabrina studied her, she did see to be looking at her with lust in her eyes. Sabrina hadn't even realized how attractive Lisa was before, at least not sexually. She loved Lisa's light brown skin, she reminded her of Halle Berry in a way...the same carmel colored skin, similar features. Sabrina was brought out of her fantasy when she heard Lisa was asking her if she were alright.
"Sorry Lisa, I didn't mean to stare at you."
"Oh, that's OK...I don't mind...not at all."
Sabrina was amazed, Veronica was right...maybe."
Sabrina smiled back saying, "It's...well don't take this wrong, but you're just so pretty and everything, I guess I was lost in my thoughts."
Lisa smiled saying, "Well...I hope those thoughts were about me."
"Maybe I shouldn't say anything, but I happened to be in the back, and I heard you talking to someone."
"And when I peeked around the corner, well I won't tell anyone...I promise."
Lisa had such an impish little grin on her face. Suddenly the door chime started to ring, it was starting to get a little busy, and Sabrina couldn't pursue their conversation any further. Saturday finally rolled around, and Sabrina noticed Lisa come in dressed in a short skirt that would almost be considered inappropriate dress for work, but Sabrina let it slide. The day was unusually slow for a Saturday, very few customers. An hour before closing, Sabrina sent the remaining staff home, asking Lisa to close with her. Of course Lisa was more than willing to stay late. Then right at five till six in walked Veronica. Lisa looked at Sabrina saying,
"A last minute customer."
"Wait a minute...wasn't she in here the other night, and you stayed late with her?"
"That's her, would you mind staying Lisa?"
"Mmmm no, I have no plans."
Sabrina thanked Lisa and then walked over and greeted Veronica. They talked as Lisa got everything ready for closing. Sabrina excused herself and walked over and locked the door, putting up the closed sign. Sabrina walked into the back stockroom, coming back with a pair of shoes for Veronica. Sabrina slipped them on, smiling when she saw that Veronica wasn't wearing any panties again. Veronica looked at Sabrina saying,
"Bring Lisa over, I want to get her opinion on the shoes, and just leave us alone for a few minutes."
"You'll know when to come back, I'm sure."
Sabrina was nervous, what if she and Veronica had guessed wrong about Lisa, it could be disastrous, but then she wanted to seduce her as much as Veronica did. Sabrina told Lisa that Veronica wanted her opinion on the shoes. Lisa walked over, taking a seat in front of Veronica at her invitation. Sabrina watched as Veronica talked to Lisa. After a few minutes Veronica slowly opened her legs, baring her pussy to Lisa. Lisa didn't move, she just stared. Sabrina was waiting for a reaction, but there was none...was she in shock?
Sabrina positioned herself where she could look between Veronica's legs waiting to see Lisa's reaction. She could see her pussy, and just as Veronica had done with her, she was making her pussy lips move, as if they were opening and closing. Moving slightly, Sabrina looked at Lisa's face seeing a smile. She watched as Lisa started moving her hands up Veronica's leg, sliding them beneath her hiked up skirt. Sabrina's pussy was on fire watching the seduction taking place. She as sure this was Lisa's first seduction by another woman, just as it had been for her. Veronica had a way of sensing that.
Sabrina slid her hand under her skirt, moving her hand over her pussy, easing her middle finger into her dripping snatch. Lisa began touching Veronica's pussy as Veronica unbuttoned her blouse, and started caressing her breasts and nipples while Lisa masturbated her. Veronica looked over at Sabrina smiling, then she started cumming. Sabrina knew it was time for her entrance. She walked over as Lisa pulled her fingers from Veronica's dripping pussy. Sabrina took Lisa's hand, placing it to her lips, and began licking Veronica's juices from them, as Veronica brought herself off again.
"Oh yes Sabrina, now show me Lisa's pretty pussy...please?"
Sabrina helped Lisa to her feet, standing behind her, reaching down and pulling up Lisa's short skirt. Lisa was wearing pink lace panties that Sabrina started moving her hand over, cupping Lisa's mound in her hand. Lisa gasped and leaned back against Sabrina as Sabrina slipped her hand down the front of Lisa's panties. Lisa's pussy was drenched with her juices, as Sabrina teased her pussy. Sabrina stopped and started to pull Lisa's pink panties off.
"Slowly Sabrina....slowly I want you to take your time revealing Lisa's pussy."
Sabrina slowly pulled Lisa's panties down, kneeling and running her tongue over Lisa's ass, kissing her cheeks as she helped Lisa step out of her panties. Next she unzipped Lisa's skirt letting it fall to the floor. Sabrina then rose up and unbuttoned Lisa's blouse, removing it along with Lisa's bra. Sabrina slipped her hands around Lisa, cupping her breasts in her hands, toying with Lisa's nipples, while she kissed Lisa's shoulder.
"Mmmmm Lisa, your nipples are so dark, they look like Hersey kisses," Veronica cooed.
Sabrina brought Lisa off she was so aroused just from Sabrina teasing her nipples. Sabrina quickly slipped off her own blouse and skirt, as she sat down in a chair pulling Lisa down onto her lap. With Lisa's legs spread wide, Sabrina continued caressing Lisa's breasts. Sabrina looked at Veronica saying,
"Lick her pussy Veronica, make her cum, just like to did me."
"Veronica moved between Lisa's legs, looking up at her, and running her tongue over her ruby red lips."
Veronica asked Lisa, "Is this the first time you've been seduced by a woman let alone two women?"
"Yes, I've fantasized about it, but I was always to scared to act out my fantasies."
"Mmmmm, then you're going to love having your pussy licked by a woman isn't she Sabrina."
"Yes, you're going to love it."
Veronica leaned forward kissing Lisa, then Sabrina, watching as Sabrina started rolling Lisa's nipples between her thumb and forefingers. Lisa's arousal was growing by leaps and bounds, and the seduction had only just begun. Veronica moved down between Lisa's legs, marveling at her neatly trimmed pussy, running her tongue over Lisa's fat, juices pussy lips as Lisa moaned. Lisa's pussy was flowing, her juices oozing from her sex as Veronica ran her tongue over her labia.
Veronica parted Lisa's folds, allowing her juices to run down her tongue, as she started running her tongue up and down Lisa's creamy slit. Soon she was tongue fucking Lisa while Sabrina kissed her neck and shoulders, while still teasing Lisa's nipples. Veronica eased two fingers deep into Lisa's pussy, working them around while she took Lisa's clit between her lips, sucking it and flicking it with her tongue. Lisa was beside herself, cumming as she raised her hips from Sabrina's lap, her body quaking as she came hard. Once she had finished cumming, Veronica ordered her to suck Sabrina's pussy,
"After all, you've been wanting to do that all along haven't you?"
"Yes, yes I have."
"Well then, tell her how much you want to lick her pussy....maybe she doesn't want you to."
Lisa turned and faced Sabrina,
"Please Sabrina, may I suck your pussy....I've wanted to for the longest time, I just didn't know how to tell you."
"Of course you can."
Sabrina wanted Lisa, she could hardly wait for Lisa to suck her pussy. Lisa kissed her way down Sabrina's neck, pausing to suck her nipples causing Sabrina to gasp as Lisa sucked and flicked her nipples with her tongue. Lisa moved on down Sabrina's stomach, moving down to her pussy, where Lisa started kissing her inner thighs, running her tongue all around Sabrina's pussy, teasing her, until Sabrina grabbed her head, pushing her down between her legs.
Sabrina told Lisa, "Stop fucking around, and suck my pussy...you know you want to."
Lisa started running her tongue over Sabrina's pussy as Sabrina slide down in the chair, parting her legs as far apart as she could. It was as if Lisa had been eating pussy all her life, the way she moved her tongue over Sabrina's sex, driving her crazy, making her call out to her to make her cum. Veronica in the meantime had been watching, and fingering her pussy at the same time. Veronica loved the looks of Lisa's sweet little brown ass. Getting down on her knees, Veronica started kissing Lisa's ass, running her tongue up and down Lisa's crack, listening to Lisa moan.
Veronica parted Lisa's cheek, and began running her tongue up and down her sexy ass, pausing to penetrate Lisa's ass, tongue fucking her, then moving down to her pussy. After a few minutes, Veronica took her breast in her hand, and with Lisa's ass cheeks parted, she ran her nipple up and down Lisa's ass, poking her nipples into Lisa's ass, as Sabrina was cumming from Lisa's tongue lashing. Veronica asked Lisa to turn around, and spread her legs. Then she moved in between Lisa's legs and started running her nipple up and down Lisa's creamy slit, then teasing Lisa's clit with her nipple. Lisa was soon cumming again.
Veronica moved over to Sabrina, placing her nipple that was covered with Lisa's juices to her lips, as Sabrina licked her nipple clean. Sabrina and Lisa got up, and started whispering to one another. They took Veronica by the hand and led her to another part of the store. They ended up in the employee lounge, where they had Veronica lay down on a large couch. Lisa moved between Veronica's legs, licking and kissing her pussy while Sabrina started sucking her nipples. Veronica was soon overcome with passion, cumming and shoving her pussy into Lisa's face. Then the women traded spots and proceeded to make Veronica cum again.
Afterward, Veronica left the store, making another fifteen hundred dollar purchase. Lisa and Sabrina cleaned up, and finished closing the store. As they walked to the parking lot, they looked at one another, knowing they were going to spend the night together. Lisa followed Sabrina home, where the two women made love until they fell asleep in one anothers arms. Lisa had her first woman to woman experience, and loved it. She looked forward to exploring more woman to woman sex with Sabrina, and maybe Veronica, or someone else who knows, but for now, Lisa was more than happy making love to Sabrina.
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anonymous reader
2010-09-29 03:55:23
i want someone to tongue fuck my pussy so bad, so wet!! Fucking horny mmmm
Anonymous reader
2009-11-18 21:25:05
too bad men don't lick and suck like that...... if they did I'd fuck them
Anonymous reader
2009-11-18 21:23:04
Mmmmm.... my pussy is sooo wet! I would love to have my pussy licked right now. I wanna cum to the touch of a beautiful woman, licking and sucking my clit.... massaging my clit and fingering my asshole. Veronica sounds like my fantasy woman.... too bad. I'll have to settle for a dildo tonight!
Anonymous reader
2009-08-13 14:04:18
HOT i commented about it in part about me and my best friend :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):) but now we luv eachother yaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!!!!!! this story made me bi!!! oh and i called her again we read and then we did it wooooooooo!!!!! and the girls that wanted their pussy licked me and girlfreind can help you there..................................
2009-08-13 04:31:12
Fucking good story
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As he was figuring all of this out, his first two sons fell prey to demons. Vincent Jr. served a year in prison for peddling coke and then was sent up for three years for an inexplicable crime — breaking into an Overtown home to steal a jar of change and a pair of gloves.
Another son, Christopher, had become a six-foot, 300-pound thug often busted for petty theft, Spann says. In February 2003, at age 19, Christopher and a friend armed with a .45-caliber pistol attempted to carjack a woman who turned out to be a probation officer — a foolhardy caper uncannily similar to his father's Army crime. The teen was sentenced to more than five years in prison.
Spann has no guilt over his sons' troubles. "The street," he says, an invincible entity, claimed them. He adds that he set up the recently released Vincent Jr. with a job at a barbershop. And although he doesn't visit Christopher in jail, he says: "I send him money in his account, and I write him. I give him fatherly advice. I tell him you have to live with the consequences of your actions."
Fannie and Alton Lindsey are folk of Vincent Spann's ilk. The Miami Lakes couple are devout Baptists in their 60s. Alton is a Vietnam veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and a bad heart that has required multiple surgeries.
Their common ground allowed Spann to prey upon them, Fannie says. "I'm hurt because he's a preacher," she says while sitting in her sparsely decorated, immaculate living room. "He goes around carrying a Bible. He uses the name of the Lord."
In May 2006, Hurricane Wilma damaged the floor of the Lindseys' house. Looking for a repairman, Fannie found Spic & Spann's listing in the phone book, advertising the business as licensed and insured.
Spann showed her photos of skillfully completed past jobs and gave her a dirt-cheap estimate: $2,000 for all the repairs. She had expected to pay at least $7,000. When the holy leader told her his workers were all "deacons and ministers" at his church, it sealed the deal.
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Spann was present only by phone. By the time his workers left, they had done $11,000 worth of damage, according to one estimate.
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Spann, however, has been unable to ignore the Lindseys' claim, as he has done with so many lawsuits before. Because he fraudulently advertised his company as licensed, prosecutors in 2007 charged him with third-degree grand theft — a felony — for taking the Lindseys' money.
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In December, prosecutors called Spann to Judge William Thomas' downtown Miami courtroom and urged he be sent to jail for nonpayment. But Thomas let Spann remain free, over Fannie Lindsey's irate protests, while sternly reminding him that the debt must be paid. The consummate showman did the judge one better, promising him he will have it squared away within three months.
"That's how I am," he says simply as he strode back onto the street, banishing bewilderment as to why he would make such a pledge. "Besides, if I don't pay it in three months, I'll still have until 2010, right?"
Spann doesn't believe he'll be sent to jail. After all, he's doing God's work. The judge, he said, set the "stage for a miracle."
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Thread: Reading in October 2012
October 6th, 2012, 04:42 PM #31
Really struggling with reading at the moment - can't seem to get into anything.
So I (re)started Sir Pratchett's The Truth (another Discworld novel) last night, and I seem to be doing okay with it.
October 6th, 2012, 08:01 PM #32
Still only halfway through Best Served Cold, but damn it's good. I think Abercrombie has cracked my top 5 fantasy authors.
October 7th, 2012, 05:58 AM #33
Finished Name of the Wind finally. Definitely a great book and I'm a huge fan of Rothfuss' writing style. For some reason though I'm not too keen on Denna and her relation to the story so far but we shall see how I feel in the next book. Can't decide if I should read The Wise Man's Fear or go back to Sanderson's writing with reading Elantris.
October 7th, 2012, 07:30 AM #34
The Pilo Family Circus - for those wanting an original horror/fantasy with a good dose of (black) comedy thrown in, I'd strongly recommend it.
After reading the very good Nightfall a few weeks ago I looked into the author a bit more and started on his debut novel a couple of days ago. In The Pilo Family Circus, Will Ellliott has created a memorable list of characters that are both funny, scary and down-right strange at the same time.
The protagonist Jamie is unwittingly brought into the world of the Circus, and from there is seconded to a group of clowns to replace the previous "apprentice". Jamie becomes "JJ" the clown and ends up in a battle to beat himself and escape the circus (the inner battle between Jamie and JJ no doubt reflective of the author's known schizophrenia).
This is one of the better books I've read in years.
October 7th, 2012, 04:44 PM #35
I enjoy Rothfuss' writing style, though not as much as others. I have to agree though, the segments with Denna are awkward at best IMO (either the character herself or Kvothe's described feelings/emotions/actions in relation to their relationship). I much prefer the segments that do not directly involve her or their relationship.
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October 7th, 2012, 07:38 PM #37
Apparently, I was barely up to the challenge. I didn't connect with this one as much as her earlier novel The Red Tree. I appreciate what Kiernan was attempting and it might even be fair to say that she succeeded but it just didn't work for me completely.
Change of pace to Erikson's The Forge of Darkness.
October 8th, 2012, 03:53 PM #38
Recently I've gotten reviews posted for Whispers Underground by Ben Aaronovitch and Dancing With Bears by Michael Swanwick. I still owe reviews for Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff and Trapped by Kevin Hearne. I've also read but probably won't review Two Ravens and One Crow a novella by Kevin Hearne and the prologue to A Memory of Light by Jordan and Sandeson - By Grace and Banners Fallen (in spite of my anger at having to pay for a prologue they should be giving away for free). I just started Of Blood and Honey by Stina Leict, which is looking to every bit as good as I thought it would be.
October 8th, 2012, 08:37 PM #39
Horsemen Chronicles is worth the ride
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Love stories that pull you in and don't let you out until your done.
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Glad you enjoyed Pilo Family Circus. Looks like we both enjoyed it for the exact same reasons.
I am still plugging away at Cloud Atlas, should have it done in by the end of the day or tomorrow at the latest. I am enjoying it, but the middle story was a pain to read. I do like the use of different styles/mediums to tell each person's prospective. Unless the ending is completely insane I should rate this book rather high as it has been a pleasurable read.
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I've been making my way through the Dresden Files. Finished up Proven Guilty, White Night, Small Favor and I'm about half way through Turn Coat. Not sure what it is about the series, but I've really enjoyed it so far. Just solid, fast paced fun.
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Did you even "have" to buy it? I was under the impression it'd come in the full novel.
October 10th, 2012, 05:21 AM #44
Obviously not. But I was at school and had a class cancelled so I had nothing to do for 3 hours so I decided to read the prologue.
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It definitely took me like 5 minutes to figure out how to post a new comment.
Anyways, I just finished "Of Blood and Honey" by Stina Leicht. It is really good. It is also very heavy and also rather depressing in some parts, so it is really not the novel you are looking for if you want a light read.
The impressive thing was how much was packed into this book. There was a lot happening for just 300 pages, but also enough time was spent to deal with Liam's emotions as things were happening, with almost no tradeoff. It is a rare thing to get a novel that is both action-packed and hits all the right emotional notes, so I have to give it a great deal of credit for that.
I've heard some negative things about the portrayal of Northern Ireland, and while I'm not qualified to comment extensively on that, I will say most of the sympathy in this book is toward the Catholic IRA. This makes sense in story, because that is the side Liam is on, and we don't really meet any characters from the other side of the conflict, but I certainly wouldn't call it a balanced look at the ordeal.
Oh, and I have to brag a bit about getting a signed copy of this book from a contest at Staffer's Blog, simply because I never win anything. So Justin, if you're around, you now own my favourite blog on the internet. Well, you were pretty close to my favorite before, but this seals it. Thanks a bunch.


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A new monthly series about a summer camp for young mythological creatures.
About this project
We did it! Raise the banners and light the fires - Camp Myth will be opening soon! But there's still time to earn more rewards for everyone!
Stretch Goals - Special Final Day Milestone:
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-If we can crack $6,000 in the next twelve hours, I'll create a special "The Art of Camp Myth" PDF for all backers, with high-resolution sketches and pics of all the artwork being created for the book (along with a few personal anecdotes about the designs). This includes camper art, covers, and promotional sketches!
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-Each reward tier from $25 and higher now also comes with two Camp Myth character art bookmarks!
Growing up, I was a huge fan of comics, and books like R.L. Stine's "Goosebumps." I love the idea of fresh monthly content to read and enjoy.
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Camp Myth is a summer camp built to teach young mythological creatures about the cultures and dangers of their amazing world. Minotaurs, Dryads, Merfolk, Centaurs – you name it! For six weeks, these children live and work together in order to earn merit badges and prove their worth to the mythic community.
But for Felix, a mischievous Fae with a knack for getting into trouble, camp means nothing more than a chance to break free from his overprotective parents and enjoy a few weeks without responsibilities. That is, until a series of accidents turn camp life upside-down, and some of the other campers start disappearing from the grounds.
Together with his cabin-mates, Argee – the world's only nerdy Cyclops – and Moxie – an orphaned Kitsune unable to control her shape-shifting powers, Felix will meet learn about mythological creatures, what it really means to grow up, and how friendship can transcend race and culture.
Every month, there will be a new volume of Camp Myth, clocking in at about 20,000 words. Each book will be named after a new merit badge, and will focus on Felix, Argee, and Moxie attempting to earn that badge, while at the same time learning more about the overall mystery of Camp Myth.
Volume One will be titled, "Phoenix Watching," and will follow the characters as they first arrive at Camp Myth, and try to earn what looks to be the easiest badge. But it doesn't take long for the gang to discover that Camp Myth is anything but a free ride.
Upcoming Volumes in this series will include:
Volume #2: Kraken Fishing – A relaxing day at Leviathan Lake turns into a race to catch a baby Kraken... until the Mama Kraken decides to get payback!
Volume #3: Cyclopean Archery – Determined to impress his older siblings, Argee convinces Felix and Moxie to earn Camp Myth's Archery merit badge... Cyclops style!
Volume #4: Golem Building – Forget about cars made from blocks of wood! In this volume, the trio compete in Camp Myth's annual Golem Derby.
As of now, I have four of these books drafted, with an outline for at least half a dozen more. But none of this will be possible without your support. Art, editing, publishing, distribution, Camp Myth-themed goods – it all adds up. But hopefully I can raise enough to give this series the attention it deserves, and have the first book released this July.
With Camp Myth, you'll see the results of your donation in a matter of weeks, not months or even years like some other campaigns.
(Illustrations by Jay Camay)
What makes me qualified to write this series? Well, I've been writing for years, and – including pieces accepted for unreleased projects - I've been featured in nearly two dozen different publications, both online and in print, from anthologies, to magazines, to websites, to podcasts. I even have fiction published in Newfoundland's current 8th grade textbook. I'm passionate about the industry, I know the target market, and I have experience and success with writing for several different age groups.
CAMP MILESTONES (AKA: Stretch Goals)
UNLOCKED: $5,000 – "Phoenix Watching" merit badge for all backers $25 and higher.
UNLOCKED: $6000 - "The Art of Camp Myth #1" PDF for all backers.
Camp Milestone #3: $7,000 - All copies of Camp Myth #1 become hardcover.
Camp Milestone #4: $9,000 - Ebook copy of Camp Myth #2: Kraken Fishing for all backers.
Camp Milestone #5: Locked
Camp Milestone #6: Locked
If you convince another person to match or exceed your donation, you'll be moved up one reward tier at no additional cost to you. Just have that person send me a quick message confirming that you were the one who let them know about Camp Myth, and you'll get more rewards just for spreading the love.
But that's not all. Whichever backer manages to raise the highest amount of referred donations will given Book One's "Mythic Camper" Award. Not only will they be credited in the final product, but they will also receive the $500 Tier Rewards absolutely free!
That's right! You don't need to have the fattest wallet to earn the coolest swag. There's going to be a winner - guarenteed - so why not you?
Not everyone has a zillion dollars to support these types of campaigns, and I totally understand that. But word of mouth can be priceless, so I want to reward those of you willing to spend some time promoting the project.
(Cover art by Anne Ballaran)
"Like" Camp Myth on Facebook: www.facebook.com/campmyth
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Jay Camay: www.jron-camay.com
Anne Ballaran: http://anneballaran.daportfolio.com
No problem! I've posted one of my short stories, Magic Man, on my website - http://www.chrislewiscarter.com. While you're there, you'll also find the links to several of my online/podcasted pieces.
Only once per account, I'm afraid - mainly to prevent someone from gaming the system to turn $70 into $500 worth of stuff. But you will move up one reward tier above whatever donation you make, so $10 becomes $25, but, at the same time $250 becomes $500, etc. All additional referrals will go towards your shot at the Mythic Camper Award, though, so it never hurts to spread the word a little further :)
All money raised will go directly back to the world of Camp Myth, and ensure the release of future titles in the series. New cover art, illustrations, distribution, promotion, etc. With this campaign, you're not just backing one book, but the potential viability of Camp Myth as a whole.
10 and up sounds about right. I want this series to be accessible for kids, while at the same time be something I would read myself. Kind of like how an entire family can watch a Pixar movie and each person can enjoy it for different reasons.
Sure. By donating to this campaign, you will no only show the world that you are a quality human being, but you will also be 7.8% more likely to encounter a unicorn in your back yard. It's a fact!
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All of the above, plus a camper of the mythic race of your choosing will be featured in one of Jay Camay's chapter-starting illustrations (in which you will also be credited). You will also receive a shout-out in the back of the book.
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All of the above (ebook, cover postcard, softcover, featured illustration, t-shirt), plus I will also write a short story (between 2,000 - 3,000 words) about your illustrated character attempting to earn the merit badge featured in this book! This story will be featured in all finished copies of Camp Myth #1.
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Wow, a backer like you deserves a mythic reward! All of the above (ebook, cover postcard, softcover, featured illustration, t-shirt, custom short story), plus a mythic creature drawn in your likeness (by artist Anne Ballaran) will be featured on the cover of Camp Myth #2! Immortalize yourself or a loved one forever as a creature of legend!
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Schell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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Thieves are targeting small change, electronics and tools from the unlocked vehicles, hand and power tools from sheds and outbuildings and cash and jewellery from the residences."
Olsen says unlocked vehicles are an easy target and the thieves have also been reported to have broken into buildings or sheds by cutting locks.
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A resident on Tal Road noted the two males and their suspicious behaviour and called police. The males were confronted by two different residents who followed them in their vehicles and scared them out of the area prior to police arrival.
"The most recent B&E occurred sometime after midnight on Feb. 23, where a culprit or culprits broke into the St. Christopher's Anglican Church on Cowichan Avenue West and stole a small sum of money. The rear door of the church was forced open with a crowbar which police recovered from the scene."
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to stop those pesky Winning Streaks
This is probably the best way to rid yourself of those pesky worldly possessions like your house or car. Make sure your always gamble with as much rent and grocery money as possible. When you run short, be creative and borrow money from friends and relatives. (Remember not to tell the wife about this sure Losing strategy…sometimes they just don't understand.)
If you have a gut feeling, don't wait to travel around the Monolopy board to pass go…Seize the moment!
Never use crutches like mathematical calculations or formulas, you certainly know better than to use that kind of crap. Stand up to the bar and show those other idiots, that your hunches are better than anything they can come up with.
The fans must know something, why else would they be betting all that money on one horse. You know that Favourites win about 50% of the time, so losing the other 50% of the time shouldn't't pose a problem.
Looking for help from these fools is pure insanity. The real reason they write those books and articles is to throw you off the scent. They are just betting against you so they can keep the money themselves. Come on…Don't be a pussy…be a man and stay away from anything that could confuse your superior intelligence.
Nothing says money, like losing vast amounts of it. Let's fact it, big losers are very sexy to women. If you can lose money like that, they know you must be loaded.
Try to stay as numb as possible with booze and as many drugs as possible. This will dull any pain of losing. Oh, and try to chat up the bar maid while the other idiots are studying what you are doing. It give you a clear shot at her, while the other suckers are tending to business.
Change the size of your bet each race. Remember your hunch is always the most reliable weapon in your arsenal. (See #1 on hunches) Always double up after any bet. It's really simply, if you won the last race, push that "winning streak" and double your profits. If you lost the last race, now's the time to double up so you can get even. You might want to take a look at some "Due" betting systems that get you even or bankrupt sooner by doubling up on each wager.
These are the people in the know, take full advantage of their knowledge. Just because the stable guy is sleeps in the barn with the horses, doesn't mean he isn't a winner. Everybody has their ups and downs in life. Look for touts that have a strike rate of 98% or greater – Oh, you say that isn't possible…Just check out the handicapping shows on T.V. or check your email, they will tell you about their great records.
Try to find underdogs who have a very low percentage and can't be counted on by anybody. You will way ahead of the public who are betting the favorites. If that does't work, than its time to bet the public favorite teams…How can you lose with the Yankees or the New England Patriots…Everybody knows they always win.
Be superstitious, the other bettors are completely missing this hidden way to riches. Try to put as many wacky systems together as possible. See if they Team name, Quarterbacks birthday, the day of the week, and your horoscope all have the same number of letters….If so…You have another winning system.
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Beyonce has announced & released an album on the same day. She has released her fifth self-titled album on iTunes today. The album features 14 songs and 17 videos. Collaborators include Jay Z, Drake & Frank Ocean. The closing track, "Blue," features daughter Blue Ivy.
Khloe Kardashian to file for divorce today
Khloe Kardashian is filing for divorce from Lamar Odom. She will be citing irreconcilable differences. All their assets are separate, and they have no kids. They married in Sept. 2009, but the marriage deteriorated over his substance abuse and alleged cheating.
Hustle, Slave lead Golden Globes, Butler shut out
"American Hustle" and "12 Years a Slave" both received 7 Golden Globes nominations. Oscar-contender "Gravity" received 4 nominations. "The Butler" & cable's "Homeland" were shut out. This year's ceremony Jan. 12 will again be hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
Bob Barker celebrates 90th birthday on 'Price is Right'
Bob Barker's 90th birthday present was urging one more contestant to "come on down." He hosted "The Price Is Right" from 1972 to 2007, and was invited back yesterday by current host Drew Carey. The audience gave him a standing ovation.
'SNL' to add black female cast members
"Saturday Night Live" plans to add one or two black female performers to its cast as soon as January. A special audition for 7 or 8 finalists will be held Monday on the "SNL" stage in Manhattan. "SNL" has had just four black women in its regular troupe since 1975.
Fergie and Josh Duhamel's Son Axl Gets Baptized
Fergie and Josh Duhamel's new baby Axl Jack was baptized yesterday. He is just over 3 months old. The family gathered at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Brentwood, Calif., for the intimate ceremony. The baby didn't cry at all, and was asleep when they left.
Lady Gaga, Celine Dion to sing on 'Voice' finale
The Voice is adding some big-time star power to Tuesday's fifth-season finale. Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Ne-Yo and OneRepublic will perform during the two-hour show. More will be added. The three finalists are Will Champlin, Tessanne Chin and Jacquie Lee.
Traci Braxton & Jwoww Head Up Marriage Boot Camp Cast
Traci Braxton and Jenni 'jwoww' Farley will be among celebrities putting their relationships to the test on new reality show Marriage Boot Camp. It airs next summer. The show will also feature Ryan and Trista Sutter, and Real Housewife Gretchen Rossi.
James Blunt: Moonlanding is not about space
James Blunt released his fourth studio album called 'Moon Landing' in October. It has nothing to do with space. He says the title refers to performers who touch bottoms while undressing backstage. He says media reports he has retired are obviously incorrect.
Bruce Jenner removing part of his Adam's apple
Bruce Jenner met with a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills yesterday about his Adam's Apple. He plans to have a procedure called a Laryngeal Shave to smooth out the lump in his neck. In September, he underwent surgery to remove cancerous cells from his nose.


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Ships and Shipbuilding, the types and construction of any large buoyant type vessel in which people travel or transport goods over the surface of the water. The term boat usually denotes smaller vessels, but no criterion of differentiation is generally accepted. The term shipbuilding is applied to the construction of large vessels. See also Boats and Boatbuilding.
The earliest recorded use of steam power in a boat was in 1786, when the American inventor John Fitch launched a small steamboat on the Delaware River. He obtained a speed of more than 10 km/hr (m ore than 6 mph) in his second steamboat, built in 1788. The American inventor Robert Fulton built his first successful paddle-wheel boat in 1807, and within a few years boats of this type were in extensive use on inland and coastal waters in both Great Britain and the United States.
The first steam-powered vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean was the converted coastal packet ship Savannah, which sailed from Savannah, Georgia, on May 24, 1819, and reached Liverpool on June 20. Various other boats subsequently made the Atlantic crossing, but regular service was not instituted until 1840, when the newly formed Cunard Line began and maintained regular service between Great Britain and the U.S. The ships used were wooden, paddle-wheel steamers that also carried masts and a barque rig for use when the wind was fair. Their two engines delivered a total of about 1500 hp and propelled the ships at about 9 knots. The first U.S. steamers to maintain a regular schedule across the Atlantic were the Hermann and the Washington, which went into service in 1847. Among the early attempts to apply the screw-propeller principle to the propulsion of boats was the construction in 1804 by the American inventor John Stevens of a twin-screw steam-powered boat. Although it had several successful trials, difficulties in manufacturing the engine discouraged Stevens from further experimentation. Introduced independently in 1836 by the Swede John Ericsson and the Briton Francis Smith, the screw propeller was tried out in a number of vessels, notably the British vessel Great Britain, which was completed in 1844. The ship was 98.2 m (322 ft) in length and had a cargo capacity of almost 3550 metric tons. The single 2000 hp engine drove the ship at the rate of 12 knots. The Great Britain was wrecked on the coast of Ireland but withstood severe winds and seas for an entire winter and was later refloated without damage. This success removed much of the conservative prejudice against the use of iron as a shipbuilding material.
Further improvements in the propulsive mechanism of steamships included the introduction of the multiple-expansion engine. Early marine steam engines employed the single-expansion principle, in which steam from the boiler was introduced into the cylinders in which it expanded and was then exhausted. With improvements in boilers and an increase in steam pressure, engine designers found that they could use the steam exhausted from one cylinder to power another low-pressure cylinder, thereby increasing the overall efficiency of the power plant. Engines of this type, known as double-expansion engines, were later supplanted by triple-expansion engines that were still more efficient. The first double-expansion engine was used in 1854 and the first triple-expansion engine in 1873. The use of engines of this type removed one of the great obstacles to the further development of the steamship: the need for carrying an extremely large supply of coal for fuel or for refueling frequently during long voyages.
Other developments included the introduction of twin, and later triple and quadruple, screw propellers to minimize the danger of having a ship left helpless if a propeller or a propeller shaft broke.
Beginning in the 1890s experiments were made in replacing reciprocating steam engines with steam turbines. The disadvantage of the turbine was that it was inherently a high-speed mechanism, but this was overcome by installing a reduction gear between the turbine and the propeller shaft, thereby permitting the turbine to drive the propeller at an efficient slow speed. Turbine installations are standard in most modern steamers and are sometimes combined with reciprocating engines that operate on the same shaft. In many modern vessels, and particularly in warships, turboelectric drive systems have supplanted systems using mechanical drivers. A turboelectric power plant consists of a steam turbine driving a dynamo that, in turn, operates motors that turn the ship's propellers. Turboelectric drive is extremely flexible in operation and eliminates many of the mechanical difficulties of turning propellers through long heavy shafts.
By the late 1950s nuclear power plants had been developed to provide steam for the propulsion of both naval and merchant ships. The nuclear-powered merchant ship Savannah, built by the U.S. government, made a number of technically successful experimental voyages. Operating costs, however, remained higher than those of conventionally powered competitors.
The development of the internal-combustion engine in the latter part of the 19th century, and particularly the development of diesel engines, made possible the design of power plants for ships that are far more efficient than any conventional steam plant. The use of efficient engines is especially important in shipbuilding, because engines of high efficiency permit the ship to carry less fuel and more cargo. The first motor ships, the general term for ships using diesel power, were constructed in the early years of the 20th century; they were comparatively small, but in the years following World War I a number of large motor-powered passenger liners were built and were operated with great success. Motor ships make up 76 percent of the world fleet of more than 43,000 vessels of 90,720 metric tons and over; slightly less than 75 percent of the fleet is diesel powered.
In recent years a number of novel types of ships have been developed, all resulting from a constant search for faster transportation. The conventional ship is a displacement vehicle; it goes through rather than over the water when moving, thereby creating waves. Power is needed to overcome this wave-making effect and to overcome the friction between the skin of the ship and the water. At high speeds the power needed is enormous; for example, a 54,431 metric ton aircraft carrier must have 280,000 hp to drive it at 35 knots.
If a ship is lifted clear of the water, no waves are made and the ship is free of the frictional resistance of the water. Most recent shipbuilding developments try to free the vehicle from the surface of the water.
The surface-effect ship rides on an air cushion (see Air-Cushion Vehicle). Air is pumped under the ship by large blowers. The ship is actually lifted by this cushion of air and rides on it instead of in water. Skirts extend down into the water to keep the air cushion intact. Wave making is eliminated, and frictional resistance to the water is very small, so that it is possible to attain high over-water speeds with relatively small propulsive power. Ships of this type as large as 145 metric tons in weight have been built, and speeds higher than 100 knots have been reached by smaller craft. The true surface-effect ship is also capable of "flying" over smooth ground.
The captured-air-bubble ship is a variation of the surface-effect ship. It rides partly on air and partly in water. Air is pumped in at the bow and "captured" by a hinged skirt. As the ship moves through the water, part of the weight of the ship is supported by the bubble of air and the rest by water. This device helps to reduce both frictional and wave-making resistance and thus to increase the speed. The captured-air-bubble principle has been used successfully in small craft.
The hydrokeel is somewhat similar to an air-supported ship. A relatively small fan is used to keep a thin sheet of air under the ship. The sheet of air acts as a lubricant and decreases the frictional resistance of the water. This principle has proved practical in small craft with flat bottoms, but no tests have so far been made with larger ships.
The hydrofoil ship operates on principles altogether different from the air-supported group. In these ships, underwater planes, or foils, are connected to the ship by struts and, working exactly like airplane wings, lift the hull from the water. As the ship increases its speed, it moves free of the water surface, supported by the underwater foils. The foils may be partly above and partly below the water surface; consequently they are called surface-piercing foils. The faster the ship moves, the smaller the amount of foil that is underwater. The surface-piercing foil is the simplest kind of hydrofoil; it is extensively used on passenger boats and small ships plying the rivers and canals of Europe. The lifting foils may be entirely underwater, in which case they are called submerged foils. The lift they provide is controlled by the angle of the foils and the speed of the ship. Speeds of 100 knots and more have been reached with hydrofoil ships.
Two recent innovations in ship types have greatly influenced commerce, although the ships themselves are not technically remarkable. Container ships carry standard-size (6 m by 2.4 m by 2.4 m, or 20 ft by 8 ft by 8 ft) aluminum-alloy containers into which a wide variety of cargo can be packed. Economies include smaller dock labor costs, quicker turnaround time, reduced pilferage, and more efficient transfer to land transportation.
Tankers, built to carry the enormous petroleum traffic of the post-World War II era, are extremely simple in design. Machinery is concentrated at the stern and virtually the entire hull forward of it is devoted to compartments for liquid cargo. Because tankers move simply from oil source to receiving terminal, usually repeating the same voyage many times, crews are small, and much of the ship's machinery is subject to automatic control. The ease of tanker construction has led to a great increase in size; many tankers of several hundred thousand metric tons now ply the oceans, dwarfing the largest ocean liners.
Contributed by: Howard I. Chapelle
"Ships and Shipbuilding," Microsoft® Encarta® 97 Encyclopedia.
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Kansas touts state sovereignty in defunding clinic
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) -- The state of Kansas defended a budget provision which defunded a Planned Parenthood chapter as a matter of state sovereignty, arguing in a court document that a proposed injunction would unconstitutionally replace the state's discretion with the court's judgment.
But Planned Parenthood has contended the Kansas statute unconstitutionally imposes additional conditions of eligibility for a federal program that are not required by federal law.
Which argument prevails will help determine whether U.S. District Judge J. Thomas Marten next week grants the preliminary injunction sought by Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri.
Planned Parenthood, which has received federal funding for the past 25 years, expects the new provision to strip it of about $330,000 in annual funding for its Wichita and Hays health centers that provide services to about 4,720 patients in Wichita and 960 individuals in Hays.
It contends the new law likely will force it to close one or more health centers in Kansas. If the statute is allowed to stand, thousands of patients would face higher costs, less access to services and longer wait or travel times for appointments, the group said.
The state argued in court that other entities could provide the same services Planned Parenthood offers in Sedgwick and Ellis counties.
------ Woman charged in 2002 Topeka double homicide
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Nine years after a Topeka man and his fiancie were shot to death in their sleep, the man's ex-wife was arrested in Oklahoma on two first-degree murder charges.
Dana Chandler, 51, was arrested Monday morning outside a fast-food restaurant in Duncan, Okla., by a task force of Topeka police officers, Kansas Bureau of Investigation special agents and Oklahoma law enforcement officers.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Chandler was charged in a Shawnee County warrant with shooting her ex-husband, Mike Sisco, and his fiancie Karen Harkness, on July 7, 2002, in the couple's Topeka home.
Investigators said Sisco was shot seven times, while Harkness had five gunshot wounds.
The killings gained national attention in October 2009 when they were featured on the CBS program "48 Hours Mystery."
Harkness was a convention sales representative with the Topeka Convention and Visitors Bureau. Sisco was a district manager for National Standard Welding Products.
------ Kan. gov. appointees now control Arts Commission
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- A remaining member of the Kansas Arts Commission now controlled by Gov. Sam Brownback's appointees predicted Monday that it will be impossible for the administration to achieve its goal of retaining federal dollars after making the state the first in the nation to eliminate funding for arts programs.
The Arts Commission had been a strong critic of Brownback's push to lessen the state's role in funding arts programs and have them rely more heavily on private funds. Arts advocates contend the state will lose up to $1.2 million from the federal government and a regional arts alliance because Brownback vetoed the state commission's entire budget in late May.
But Brownback's action didn't repeal the law that created the commission and allowed the governor to appoint its 12 members. Last week, he filled six vacancies on the commission, having appointed a new chairwoman in June.
Brownback sees his veto as a cost-saving that preserves money in tight budget times for "core" government functions, such as aid to public schools, social services and public safety. But his administration isn't conceding that the move will lead the National Endowment for the Arts to cut Kansas off and redistribute federal dollars to other states.
"If Kansas tax dollars are going to be collected and re-dispersed through the NEA, then Kansas should receive its fair share," said Brownback spokeswoman Sherriene Sontag-Jones.
But commission member Henry Schwaller IV, of Hays, whose three-year term doesn't expire until 2013, noted that NEA guidelines require states to put up matching funds to receive federal dollars. He said he believes that if the state can't draft a new plan within the next month to support the arts, Kansas will be disqualified -- and he doubts the commission can come through.
------ I-70 near Topeka reopened after hazmat incident
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- A 50-year-old Arkansas man was arrested Monday after a hazardous materials investigation involving the FBI that prompted authorities to close a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 70 for several hours.
All lanes of the highway had reopened by 10:30 p.m. CDT, nearly eight hours after the stretch was closed.
FBI spokeswoman Bridget Patton said the bureau's hazardous materials vehicle was sent to the scene at the request of Kansas officials, but preliminary tests found no explosive threats or suspicious materials.
Police in Junction City, about 60 miles west of Topeka, said the incident began when someone called 911 at midmorning Monday saying hazardous materials had been placed in a room at a Ramada Inn and the FBI should be called. The motel was evacuated while fire and hazardous material crews investigated.
Police issued a description of a suspect and vehicle, and the Highway Patrol stopped a pickup truck on I-70 west of Topeka. While the suspect was returned to Junction City for questioning by police and the FBI, the interstate was closed in both directions to keep other vehicles away as authorities prepared to inspect the truck.
Aerial views from TV news helicopters late Monday afternoon showed a robot approaching the truck, its bed packed with containers of various sizes.
------ Juror questioning opens for Kan. homicides trial
LYNDON, Kan. (AP) -- Attorneys have begun interviewing hundreds of potential jurors for a quadruple homicide trial in east-central Kansas.
James Kraig Kahler (KAY'-luhr), of Columbia, Mo., is scheduled for trial Aug. 8 on four counts of capital murder in Osage County District Court. He has pleaded not guilty.
He's accused in the November 2009 shootings of his ex-wife, Karen Kahler; their two teenage daughters, Emily and Lauren Kahler; and his ex-wife's grandmother, Dorothy Wight. The killings happened at Wight's home in Burlingame.
WIBW-TV reports nearly 300 potential jurors were questioned Monday at Lyndon High School because the county courthouse was too small.
Kahler, of Meriden, is a former city utilities official in Columbia, Mo.
------ Cost of high-voltage lines for wind irks utilities
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) -- Executives at several utilities in nine Midwestern states are upset that they are being asked to pay millions of dollars in upgrades to high-voltage lines in western Kansas that eventually will power the wind industry, according to some members of a state organization.
The Southwest Power Pool, an association of utilities in nine states, has been roiled by disagreement as the costs of the projects climb, The Wichita Eagle reported Monday.
The projects are considered critical to the development of the wind industry in western Kansas. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2012, and the lines are scheduled to be in service by the end of 2014.
The tension erupted at an October meeting of the power pool, when members were told that the projected cost of the Kansas project, called the "V plan" or the "Y plan" had risen from $356 million to $456 million. The twin 345-kilovolt power lines will extend from the Wichita area to Medicine Lodge to Spearville in western Kansas.
A similar project in western Oklahoma and a new line in Nebraska and Missouri also had nearly $200 million in cost increases.
Jeff Davis, a commissioner on the Missouri Public Service Commission, said the current process, which allows individual utilities to design the projects but spread the cost across all the utilities in the pool, offers no incentive to control costs.


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