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A small leak will sink a great ship — little mistakes can create huge problems. Since my area of expertise is specifically in slate roofing, I have observed and documented many mistakes that contractors make when installing slate roofs. By documenting and illustrating some of the mistakes I have seen in the field, I hope to help others avoid making the same mistakes. Slate roofs are a wonderful architectural roof assembly, but poor installations are hurting the reputation of this excellent roofing system.
Most American slate shingles should have an expected longevity of somewhere between 75 and 150+ years, depending on the type of slate. The best slate roofs use a good quality slate of known origin and proven performance, fastened with corrosive-resistant fasteners such as copper, stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized nails, attached to decks of solid wood at least 3/4" thick. Pretty simple. So what goes wrong? Well, here are some examples, in no particular order:
1) Size of slate: The smaller the slate shingle, the more that are required to cover one hundred square feet of roof — a "square." For example, the largest standard size, 14" X 24", requires 98 shingles per square. The smallest standard size, 6" X 12", requires 533 shingles per square. Since each shingle is attached to the roof deck with two nails, obviously the smaller slate will require much more labor during installation. If a contractor is not aware of this fact, he may choose to purchase small slates simply because they may be less expensive. In one case, this proved to be a dire error — the contractor bought 6" X 12" slates for a re-roof on a 12 story building in Kansas, probably trying to save money on materials, then he went bankrupt halfway through the job, no doubt because his labor costs were sky-high. Find sources of new roofing slate.
2) Type of slate: Ideally, the slate selected for a project is a tried-and-proven material with many decades of outstanding performance in the field, manufactured by a company that takes pride in its product. Most American and Canadian slates fall into that category. However, there are many foreign slates entering the American market these days with little or no history of performance. In one recent case, a very large two-year-old roof installed with Chinese black slates faded, or changed color dramatically to create a splotchy, unpleasant black/white appearance. The entire roof had to be removed and reslated at great cost. This is not to suggest that all Chinese black slates will do this, but obviously some will. Selecting the correct slates can be very tricky when the slates come from another continent and you can't trace their origin back to any particular hole in the ground.
Some Spanish black slates are known for their pyrite content, which will bleed red rust stains down the roof. Figure 2 shows such a slate taken off a residence in Florida after only one year on the roof. This large residential roof had to be completely reslated, again at great expense. The owner of the residence selected this slate because he liked the shade of black, not understanding that some slates can change in appearance with exposure to weather. When selecting Spanish slates, it is important to know whether those being considered are pyrite-bearing, a condition that may or may not be obvious by visual inspection. In a recent case on the east coast, an entire church roof had to be reslated because the new Spanish black slates were bleeding rust down the roof and the church people did not like the way it looked. Again, this is not to be construed as a condemnation of all Spanish black slates, as some are quite good.
In another case, Spanish black slates were ordered for a large roof, but they were not all from the same origin. Although they looked the same sitting in the pallets on the ground, once they were installed on the roof, they created a slightly mottled look that was unacceptable to the property owner. It's hard to say who to blame this mistake on — the supplier, who should have known they were not sending the same material to the job site, or the contractor for not rejecting the slates due to obviously different pallet markings suggesting slates of different origins. The contractor could also have prevented the unsightly, patchy mottling of the roof by thoroughly blending or shuffling the slates before installing them. This would have allowed for a uniformly mottled effect that is pleasing to the eye.
3) Opening pallets: Even if the slate is all from the same source, different pallets can contain different shades of slates due to the location of the rock strata or other factors related to the quarrying of the material. Therefore, when the slate is delivered to the site, all of the pallets should be opened from the outset and slates taken simultaneously from each pallet in order to blend the entire inventory and create a pleasant appearance on the roof. It is a mistake to start with one pallet, install those slates, then open another pallet, install those slates, etc.
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4) Cull out bad slates: Poor quality slates can originate from any quarry. This may be due to the manufacturer not culling out rejects, for example. Shoddy quality control can lead to rusting pyrites on even the best American slates. Figure 3 shows Vermont slates badly rusting down an apartment building roof. This is unusual and indicates a commercial source of roofing slate that should have been avoided, or a bargain slate that wasn't worth the money, and/or a contractor who should have culled the defective slates out, but didn't know what a bad slate looked like.
5) Buy from a conscientious source: There are other nuances related to the manufacture of roofing slates that can affect quality and longevity. Direction of grain and nail hole placement are two examples. A good manufacturer will be aware of these nuances and strive to produce top-quality slate. It pays to buy from such a slate source.
6) Don't reinvent the wheel: Styles and methods of slate installation can vary greatly, but one important point needs to be emphasized: if it's longevity that's desired, then the installation system should be based upon known methods and materials that have proven themselves. A solid, not laminated, wood roof deck, with the emphasis on correct slate and flashing installation and not on underlayment, has proven to provide exceptional longevity. Such traditional methods and materials can easily be replicated today, yielding the same degree of success. Figure 1 shows a number of existing slate roofs that have stood the test of time despite being made only of slate, wood and fasteners.
Figure 4 shows a 150-year-old slate roof being replaced in Boston. Although the roof was still functioning at the time of replacement, and the existing roof system, made of slate, 1" boards, 30 lb. felt, and nails, had demonstrated a 150 year performance, the contractors who replaced the roof completely abandoned the existing system and replaced it with one that had no proven longevity, emphasizing underlayment and completely eliminating any chance of air transpiration. The original 1" roof board deck, still sound, was covered with 1/2" plywood, then peel and stick, then 30 lb. felt, then slate. Will this new roof system last 150 years? Time will tell, but why reinvent the wheel? A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Traditional slate roofing systems have already proven themselves, are less expensive, are more environmentally friendly, and take less time to install. If one wants to guarantee that a slate roof will last a century or two, traditional methodologies should be followed.
7) Get the starter course right: The starter course is the very first row of slates to be installed. Starter slates are invisible once the roof is completed because they're hidden underneath the first course of slate. The starter course slate should be installed face down, unlike all the other slates on the roof, which are installed face-up. This is the traditional installation method as it allows for a clean drip edge where the starter slate meets the first course (Figure 5). Inexperienced installers often put the starter course face-up.
Often, the cant or shim strip is missing underneath the starter course. Starter slates must be angled on the roof in order to match the angle of all the other slates in the field of the roof (Figure 6).
Typically, this was done by installing a wood strip (Figure 7), but it can also be achieved by using a metal drip edge with a cant formed into the metal, or even by raising the fascia.
Another common mistake on starter courses is a lack of headlap, especially when the field slates are turned sideways and used for starter slates. An example of a starter course lacking headlap is shown in Figure 8. Read more about slate roof starter courses in TR 5 (traditionalroofing.com).
8) Get the headlap right: If the headlap is missing or inadequate, the roof is probably going to be condemned. Headlap is the overlap on each course of slate by the second course above it (Figure 9). This overlap is what prevents the roof from leaking. Three inches is standard, but headlap can vary according to the slope of the roof. Figure 10 shows a shopping center roof in Louisiana, newly installed, with about an inch of headlap on the field slates. The overlap should be 3". There is no fix for this inadequacy other than to rip off the entire roof and start over.
Figure 11 shows a university building with a new slate roof — and, incredibly, negative headlap. This is the same as having holes all through the roof. It's hard to believe that roofing contractors can make such drastic mistakes, especially on institutional buildings, but seeing is believing. Read more about slate roof headlap in TR 6 (traditionalroofing.com).
9) Watch your lateral overlaps: Lateral overlaps, or sidelaps, should also be 3" minimum. However, don't be surprised to see slates with no lateral overlap at all, as shown on an historic building in Georgia (Figure 12). Incorrectly placed sidelaps can leave the butt-joint directly over the slating nails, as shown on an historic Pennsylvania State Park building in Figure 13. This will allow direct water entry through the nail holes.
10) Avoid over-nailing and under-nailing: Another common installation mistake is the overnailing and undernailing of the slates. Slate nail holes are meant to be crater-shaped to allow the nail head to sit down inside the slate (Figure 14).
Otherwise, the nail head will protrude above the slate and rub against the overlying slate, eventually creating a hole (Figure 15). When the nail isn't driven far enough, this is known as undernailing. Overnailing, on the other hand, is when the nail is driven too far and breaks through the slate. This leaves the slate hanging on one nail or sliding out altogether (Figure 16).
11) Use the right nail length: Nail length is an issue that is commonly off the radar screen of the average roofing contractor. The slating nails should barely penetrate the roof deck boards. If the nails are too long, they break through the back of the boards and splinter out the wood, reducing the board thickness where the nail is located and undermining the effective holding power of the nail (Figure 17). Buy copper and stainless steel roofing nails.
12) Stage the roof correctly: A very common error with new slate roof installations is what I call the Bigfoot Syndrome — roofers walking on the slates during installation, as shown in Figure 18 on a new bank building in Kansas. An experienced slating crew will make every effort to keep off the slates during installation by staging the roof correctly (Figure 19). When Bigfoot walks all over the slates, the shingles crack and break (Figure 20). They may not fall apart immediately, but I have seen a hundred slates fall off a new slate roof within five years after installation due to the Bigfoot Syndrome. Buy roof jacks or brackets for slate roofs.
13) Install flashing correctly: Flashings provide all sorts of opportunities for error. Negative overlap, for example, is sure to leak. Figure 21 provides an example of negative flashing overlap. Uphill flashing should always lap on top of downhill flashing. When lower flashings lap on top of higher flashings, water can enter the roof. Corner joints on roof penetrations are also commonly flashed incorrectly — chimneys provide a perfect example. The corner flashings must either be correctly folded, or else soldered in order to prevent leakage there. If a corner isn't folded or soldered, as shown in Figure 22, then the only thing keeping it from leaking would be caulk or sealant, which does not have adequate longevity. An incorrectly folded chimney corner is illustrated in Figure 23.
This is a leak waiting to happen. Dormers also often have corners that need to be flashed. Without the knowledge of folding corners or soldering, a dormer corner can be left wide open and waiting for the first good rainstorm (Figure 24). Buy copper flashing.
14) Allow for metal expansion: Common on many slate roofs are built-in gutter systems. "Box gutters" require expansion joints, but they're often installed without any allowance for expansion whatsoever. This becomes evident by the failure of the solder joints (Figure 27), which are often roof-cemented after they start leaking in order to alleviate water penetration (Figure 25). Expansion joints (Figure 26) can be added after the gutters are installed, but it's a lot easier to install them correctly in the first place. Read more about expansion joints in TR 6 (traditionalroofing.com).
15) Use compatible metals: A common sight on new slate roof installations is metal incompatibility, often steel and copper used together (Figure 28). The copper will "eat" the steel, causing steel fasteners to degrade at an accelerated rate.
16) Throw out magnetic rivets: Many roofing supply outlets sell copper rivets with copper-plated steel mandrels. When the rivet is installed, the steel mandrel breaks off inside the rivet, lurking there to eventually rust and create a hole in the flashing (Figure 29). These rivets look like they're made of copper, but they aren't. Check them with a magnet to be sure. Copper is not magnetic, but steel will stick to a magnet like glue. Copper rivets should have brass mandrels, not steel. If they're magnetic, pitch them. Buy the correct rivets.
17) Don't solder with an open flame: Open-flame torches should never be used to solder flashings, so if you see a worker on a slate roof soldering a box gutter, for example, with an open flame plumber's torch, say something. The flame is too hot and will ignite the substrate, be it felt paper or rosin sheet, which will then smolder underneath the metal, perhaps unnoticed until it's too late. If the smoldering is noticed, panic will ensue because there is no way to get to the fire without first ripping out the flashing. The correct tool for a soldering job is a closed-flame soldering device, or a heavy-duty electric soldering iron. Open flame devices can be used on external copper gutters, however, because the metal is not in contact with the roof. Buy a closed-flame or electric soldering torch.
18) Hang gutters below plane of roof: Speaking of gutters, they're often hung too high. The outer edge of external gutters should be below the plane of the roof (Figure 30) in locations where snow or ice could slide down the roof and knock them off. The gutter in Figure 31, for example, will not last long.
19) Use enough snow guards: Snow retention systems are another source of problems when they're installed incorrectly. One of the tricks for a proper snowguard installation is to use enough of them. Otherwise, they won't be able to hold the weight of the ice and snow and will rip out, taking slates with them. A poor snowguard installation is shown in Figure 32. The lack of snowguards on this large roof caused many to rip out during an icy winter. Follow the manufacturer's guidelines when installing these popular slate roof elements. Buy snow guards.
20) Use the correct tools: Incorrect tools can be the downfall of many a would-be slater. Slate roofing has its own unique set of tools and equipment. For example, slates should be cut with, you guessed it — "slate cutters." A slate cutter will leave a beveled edge on the shingle, allowing it to match all the other shingles on the roof, all of which have beveled edges. If a diamond blade is used to cut the slates, a square edge remains, which can stick out like a sore thumb and get a roofer into trouble if the property owner doesn't like the look of it. Figure 33 is a perfect example of square edges exposed at the wrong place on a slate roof. These square edges could be dressed with a slate hammer and stake to give them the proper appearance, but one has to first have these tools in the tool box. When the proper cutter is not on hand, a roofer will resort to drastic measures to try to cut slates, as shown in Figure 34, where it looks like the slates were chewed off by Bigfoot himself. This brand new roof, by the way, also had to be completely removed and reslated, causing the property owner much expense and grief. Buy slate roofing tools.
21) Install underlayment *under* slates: I looked at a new slate roof where a first-story section had been installed with self-adhering underlayment (ice membrane) pasted over top of each course of slates before the next course was laid. You couldn't see the underlayment because it was covered. That winter was a bad ice year and an avalanche fell on the first-story roof, damaging the slate. I was asked how to repair it. "Rip it all off and reslate it," was my advice. There is no way to repair a slate roof that has been glued together like that. The beauty of traditional slate roofs is that they are like cars, you can remove any part and replace it, and in so doing, you can keep such a roof alive for centuries. Glue the roof together, then try to take it apart for later repair or restoration. It isn't gonna happen.
Hopefully, you've gained some knowledge from this little sampling of slate roof mistakes. Yes, there are others, but there are only so many pages in this magazine. Slate roofing is not rocket science, and any reasonably intelligent person who takes the time to become informed about the topic will be able to successfully install a roof sure to last for generations. There are plenty of slate roof resource materials available both in print form and on the internet. A couple hours of research can save a roof installer a lot of headaches, prevent high blood pressure and ulcers, and keep him out of litigation. I long for the day when every slate roof I survey is free of major defects. In the meantime, I won't be holding my breath waiting.
All photos this article by Joseph Jenkins. A version of this article appeared in the Roof Consultant's Interface Journal, Vol. XXVI, No. 9, October, 2008.
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"Opening up with dance-laden "Romanticize", and then one of my favorite tracks "Something to Outrun", this band just rocks the house. Next, "Kaleidoscopes" served up a more direct and a harder approach, with a style and grace as tantalizing as the bass and vocals. As the piece moves forward the guitar progression and rhythm section becomes louder, groovier. What I like about this EP, is that the first 3 tracks are very melodic and passive, whereas the rest of the CD shifts gears with a more straight forward alternative rock artisanship in my opinion. Influences include: M83, LCD Soundsystem, Passion Pit, Bruno Mars, and even The Police. I can hear Muse, MGMT, Two Door Cinema Club and perhaps Talking Heads. In close, "Lights Burn Out" by Jumpship Astronaut is a solid release that upholds the alt-rock standard set by the rock gods back in the late 90's... even the 80's (Depeche Mode)."
"Here's an EP release I've been dying to get my hands on for a while. I was just unable to stumble across these guys until today. It's very subliminal, and a grand concept that's sure to get many peoples attention. From the production level, to the musicianship involved, "Lights Burn Out" by Jumpship Astronaut delivers in grand fashion. With the advent of this band to mainstream rock, with their superlative signature sound and trademark moniker, everything here works terrifically well. It will keep you in a state of positive wonderment from start to finish. Jumpship Astronaut have a really strong tonal foundation coupled with heavy rhythms, hypnotic keyboards and synthesizers with spaced out goodness vocally. The vocals from Bryant are well executed and the lyrics are to say the least interesting."
"After doing some initial research – this is one "fun" band that's surging right now and drawing followers and fans by the droves. Some artists have been around for a while, but nonetheless exist beneath our radar screens. Oklahoma's own Jumpship Astronaut is no longer beneath the radar, having signed with Spectra Records. Their latest EP is entitled "Lights Burn Out." So how would I describe this CD? It's a supernova of passion and sound exploding into your soul, a game changer in a world that needs a new musical direction. Wow that felt good! "Lights Burn Out" has a special melodic element to it combining rocking fretwork, well placed harmonies, a guitar-driven English rock-influenced beat that evolves perfectly as the EP advances. I especially like the merge of classic keyboard accents, drums with an amazing 70's feel. Enter in the impressive vocal work from Bryant meshed with the clever lyrics you have the perfect setting for a breathtaking EP."
""Lights Burn Out" by Jumpship Astronaut is an amazing ride through the brilliant mindset and musical psyche of Bryant and company. At the end of the day they deserve a lot of credit for being true to themselves. This CD is a bit risky but at the same it's celebratory, glory full return of feel good Alternative Rock at its best with a slight 80's flair. Its strong suit is the amazing arsenal of songs and melodies these performers brings to the table via intellectually stimulating vision and songwriting craft. Jumpship Astronaut is a gift to the modern music world."
"Jumpship Astronaut are one Oklahoma based band who are paying their dues, beating the pavement and have played numerous shows around that region thus far. Did I mention they are now signed to Spectra Records? Why do I get the impression we'll be hearing more from these guys real soon. This EP "Lights Burn Out" will be a great pickup for cult followers, or if you're in a tripped out mood or looking to instill a more 80's electro grooved one. While this is music you could work or play to, it's most suited to a more mind melding contemplation – just sit back and let it happen. Don't tyro to define it – just become one with it. If you do this your senses will feel like they are drunk on life. Now isn't that something we could all use a little more of in our lives right no? Jumpship Astronaut sets it all to well."
"Why: A name that would be worth somewhere in the neighborhood of 40,000 points in a game of Scrabble, I like to think that this band was the inspiration for the movie "Gravity." What It Makes You Think Of: Felix Baumgartner Fun Anagram: "Past Janitor Humps U""
"Jumpship Astronaut is four energetic young guys that, from what I can tell, really like to party, dance, and have a good time: they also happen to be decent at playing instruments. Sure, this album may not hold any revelations or musical genius, but its fun. And whats wrong with fun? It was like any second I was expecting the lights to dim in my room and a giant disco ball to slowly descend out of my ceiling and start spinning. House beats, buzzy synths with very major-driven melodies, and simple but catchy vocals: the formula for great Jumpship Astronaut music."
"After checking out Lights Burn Out EP by Jumpship Astronaut I abandoned any hopes of finding any serious flaws. This EP is an impressive statement nonetheless that clearly proves this band is a force to be reckoned with around Oklahoma and beyond. I especially like how the songs are quite dynamic and danceable yet they still maintain strong marketability and melodic structure. I look forward to checking out more material from Jumpship Astronaut - hopefully this summer."
"Opening track 'Romanticize' belts into the sound with some hard-hitting synth and instrumentals. The vocals are smooth and contemporary. A real authentic vibe is heard through these guys' sound. Follow up tune is 'Something To Outrun', another upbeat, party-suited track. It actually embarks on a more Rock journey, leaving their electronic sound to slack a little. The mix of sounds throughout this EP blend into a sort of Pop-Rock muse. 'Return' captivates a free-flowing, groovy melody in tune with crisp vocals rolling out well written lyrics. To be honest, I really enjoyed this new tint in Jumpship Astronaut. Final track, 'Ghost' came impressively close to 'Something To Outrun' for the spot as track of the EP. Eerie backing vocal responses shine through and the entire track insists on a greater depth than previous ones. Top notch mix from this clearly versatile group."
"There's not an acoustic strum, hoot or holler to be found in the EP's five offerings; instead, you'll find cavernous '80s synth landscapes, glitzy guitar hooks and an obvious penchant for catchy melodies, covering the full axis of electro-bent pop artists in the process. Standout track "Something to Outrun" does bear a striking resemblance to Chunk of Change-era Passion Pit, although Jumpship Astronaut fills the space that Michael Angelakos left empty with a U2-worthy chorus. The song is bookended by opener "Romanticize" and "Kaleidoscopes," the former recalling the more sprawling and jam-groove anchored sound of Pretty Lights or Ghostland Observatory, and the latter ratchets up the noise with Lights' most guitar-driven moments. Ballad "Return" builds like a B-side on the Drive soundtrack before giving way to a more conventional, but well-constructed verse-chorus signature. The airy, radio-friendly "Ghost" brings the album to an epic close."
"Inevitably, their amalgam of tastes oozes into their music in the form of high-energy, celebratory tunes with a baroque sense of pop melody. Jumpship Astronaut steadily has unearthed its voice in only one year of existence — a period in which most bands struggle to find theirs."
"The first band was a local band called Jumpship Astronaut. They sound checked their own equipment and walked on stage looking like any other concertgoer, if not slightly more presentable. The band was comprised of a singer/guitarist, two synth players, and a drummer. The sound was very reminiscent of something that would be drifting around the airwaves in the 1980's. The synths worked in perfect harmony together with the steadfast dance beats. The vocals made young girls and older women alike swoon. After their 30 minute set, they announced that they would be giving out free demos. Half of the crowd bolted for the merch table to grab these homemade demos until they were all gone. "


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Listening to a recent six month old Oddcast, Sharkey was adding to a listener question (IIRC) co-host's (covering for Sam) discussion about how it was a chore to play the Wii now as it's kinda the norm for it to be switched off as most things on the Wii suck. Sharkey kinda didn't agree stating that it shouldn't be a barrier to switch the thing on to play a game.
I've had a few Wii games that I've been meaning to check out, such as; Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom, Zack and Wiki, Bit.Trip series… so I thought I should give it ago again.
This was also then the catalyst to reinstate my old PS2 into my 'entertainment' centre (as the PS3 is now downstairs).
The desired result is to be much more of an all-round gamer rather than the achievement-whore that I am now. ^^
My PS2 and a bunch of Wii-motes, 'chucks and pads are tucked away in my cupboard. Quite awkward to access [-__-]
Finally brought the PS2 down along with a bunch of games that I might wanna play at some point… this year. Ahem.
This is a true test, to see how robust this glorious machine is. It's been packed away and probably knocked about for over a year.
And we have life! But the pad has some weird icky-ness to it. It needs a clean!
Testing the driving, albeit for a few minutes, shows I *will* be able to play games on it! Woot.
And there you go, some of my old games in the spotlight.
After all this was inplace it then occurred to me that I didn't have any batteries for my Wii-mote. D'oh!


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About Cape Flora
Cape Flora Nursery was established in Port Elizabeth in 1984 by Welland Cowley and operated as a general nursery offering Landscaping services and plants to the retail and wholesale markets in the Port Elizabeth area.
In the early 1990's The nursery began exporting Indigenous plants and seeds. The nursery primarily supplied Indigenous Cycads, Strelitzias,Succulents,and Bulbs to the world market.
Having re- located to Sedgefield in the Western Cape, Welland Cowley continues to breed and grow Clivias to a high standard and has a Cycad agency supplying rare Cycads.
Welland concentrates on the supply of quality Clivia seed and plants to collectors locally as well as throughout the world and also supplies bulk Clivia seed and plants to the wholesale market.Cape Flora also supplies a variety of species of Strelitzia seed - Mandela's Gold - yellow , normal Strelitzia reginae orange , as well as Strelitzia juncea and Strelitzia nicolai seed.We are also starting to supply Succulent seed and plants.


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Saturday morning came and I headed off to the Farmers Market to meet Penny Carter, teacher at my daughter's high school. Of course I explained to my "Hot Wife" about finding the girl with the dragonfly tattoo and since it's our Fantasy Celebration year Carly readily agreed to be involved. I arrived early with Carly and her new video recorder. The market was crowded, but after a few minutes...Read On
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Teacher does good school work
It was the tenth year of our marriage and my wife and I were exploring each other's fantasies. Our anniversary was approaching and we were doing one of her fantasies, stripping for me in a club. We were getting to be known as the 'hot wife couple' at the club since we were frequent visitors. Carly wore an outfit we'd designed just for stripping. She had a short wrap around skirt she...Read On
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Beth was the Kindergarten teacher, but for two weeks she would be our substitute teacher.
Our math teacher, Mrs. Brinkley, was out on maternity leave for two weeks, so we would have a substitute, Beth Stevens, the Kindergarten teacher. All the guys in class groaned when she walked in and announced that she would be our teacher for two weeks. I, on the other hand, did not. I considered Beth Stevens to be quite cute and even sexy on some level. She had long black hair which...Read On
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The club was packed with the heat of compressed bodies, gyrating, pumping and swaying, the lights seeming to intermittently pick out random body parts for the inspection of those standing on the edges. Watching, assessing, selecting. He was watching as well. Waiting to have revealed to him, like a divinely illuminated revelation, the one who would be his tonight. As the multicoloured...Read On
Added: 31 Aug 2016 | Category: Reluctance |
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The final chapter. All becomes clear. The end and a new beginning.
In between serving as cable slave I did have some sort of normal life. I knew that he could watch me all of the time and I got used to the idea that I might be on TV when I showered or went to pee. It was quite a sexy feeling; kind of performing all the time. I think I got a little obsessed with it. I bought a couple of Go Pro cameras and set them up so I was recording myself a lot of the...Read On
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She is trained to be the perfectwife
I had just turned eighteen, and I was headed off to college. I thought I was so mature, and knew everything. I was brought up in a Christian home and had never had a steady boyfriend. Collage had been going for a couple of weeks when I saw that there was a bible study group that met on Wednesday. I was excited to start the bible study, hoping to meet some good Christian friends. I...Read On
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The next chapter in Zoe's journey.
I got a cryptic message from the cable guy one morning saying that some work had to be done in my garden. That was true enough because with all my recent activities I'd been neglecting it. That wasn't the point of course; this was simply a message that I was about to find myself engaged in some outdoor activities. I told my husband that the money I made from the lingerie business meant...Read On
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A gymnastics coach does what's necessary to get her team onto the podium.
If you eliminate the sequins and the ribbons, clean off the foundation and the blue eye shadow, ignore the sprained ankles and the rictus smiles, what's left isn't much. Rhythmic gymnastics is a nasty whore of a sport where the judges are little more than johns. I don't like saying this, because I started as a competitor twenty years ago and now I'm coaching the Canadian team. My girls...Read On
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Lauria makes a bet on Lucky 13
We pulled into Deadwood about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. While Sturgis wasn't that much farther, Laurie's hands gripping my waist was making me edgy and I knew I needed to stop and blow off some much built up steam. After we checked into the hotel, Laurie jumped in the shower and I took the opportunity to run over to the local grocery store. I strolled through the store quickly, grabbing...Read On
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A runner will do anything to take home the gold.
Every four years, the TV networks design their "Road to the Games" mini-bios about the athletes to stir the heartstrings. With moving soundtracks, they go on and on about perseverance, courage, and just about every type of sacrifice. I haven't seen my profile yet. When it comes to sacrifice, it probably doesn't say anything about backroom blowjobs. Or worse. "Runners, to your marks..." As...Read On
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You make bad choices in the heat
1 Sweat glued strands of her red hair to her neck and crept down her alabaster skin like a hundred tiny snakes. Sweat collected at the base of her spine and soaked through to the chair. It gathered on the underside of her thigh and there she could even hear it, a little drop falling occasionally onto the hard linoleum floor. Kate couldn't have done much more to cool herself....Read On
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One of my past students is not a girl anymore. She is all woman.
I sat down at my desk and sighed angrily as the person I had just finished interviewing left. They would not be getting the job. This set of interviews was turning out to be a right pain in the ass. I looked at my list of names and saw that I had one left for the day, and I wasn't holding out hope that this person would shine or be any better than the others I had interviewed. I looked at...Read On
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College student gets turned out
Fucked Damn I'm fucked. Sitting in the back row of chemistry class in college, the Prof caught me masturbating during an exam. I had finished the test early, and was day dreaming about my girlfriend's mom Cynthia. I had my eyes closed and was rubbing my hard cock thru my jeans, and did not hear him come up. "Young man you will report to my office following this class. Do you understand?" ...Read On
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Derek was like a drug to me. I knew it was bad and dangerous but I still craved and wanted him
"Derek, stop calling me," I told him on the other end. The constant ringing of my phone was really starting to irritate me. If I ignored his calls, he started texting and if I ignored the texts then he went back to ringing me. After three hours of playing his stupid game, I gave in and answered. "I've been thinking about you a lot lately," he said. "All the time in fact." "You can't...Read On
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Kelly was so hot that I found it impossible to resist her advances.
Kelly was sixteen years old when I started dating her mother, Darlene, a year ago. She is a handful, a bit rebellious, very out-spoken, and opinionated. But, she's a good girl and has never really gotten into any trouble. Darlene is sixteen years my senior. We know that is unusual, but it has never made any difference to us. We met at work where she is an executive secretary and I am...Read On
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Carolyn opens her mouth and gets it stuffed...
"You two okay, for everything? I'm treating." "Perfect, Eliot. We love Jack and Marion's. It's like: we're so lucky to live this close." "You're lucky to be on Newberry Street, at all." "Well, fifth-floor walk-up…" "Walter, who cares? It's Back Bay?" "No, I don't mind myself, Shahin, not at all. "I actually love climbing all those flights. No need for rouge on my...Read On
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Mrs. Beaumont continues her journey from the Puritain-like suburban housewife to an uninhibited slut
Glancing over her shoulder uneasily, Nathalie's heart palpitated. Framed by the lush boulevard oak trees on either side of the Norman Rockwell-like suburban street, an immaculate blonde schoolgirl wrestled with her over-stuffed backpack full of books. She comedically fumbled to unlock her front door. It was Vera Malane, her daughter's classmate. The screen door clattered shut over at...Read On
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My plane is bigger than your plane.
I knew I was in trouble when we reached cruising altitude.The flight attendant emerged into the cabin with a pile of sheets and pillows in her arms. She hustled over to the leather couch, and with practiced efficiency, she transformed it into a bed. At first, I pretended to read my novel, but as she was tucking in the blanket and placing the pillows, I tried to catch her eye. She kept her...Read On
Added: 11 Jun 2016 | Category: Reluctance |
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What's the true cost of a seat in a private jet?
There are things I'd do to get on a G5 that I'd never consider for a Lear. Anal, for instance, and maybe a threesome. Okay, not maybe a threesome, definitely a threesome. Does that make me shallow and calculating? Probably. But this level of discernment has been hard won. I wasn't always like this. I used to fly commercial to Aspen. It's a four hour flight between New York and Denver,...Read On
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Sandy and I had dated before, but she didn't put out until the night before her wedding.
Sandy was a nurse at the hospital where I practice. I noticed her the first night she came to work and I wanted to ask her out. But to do so right away would be too obvious, so I waited three or four weeks, then asked her to have a coffee with me. While we were drinking our coffee I asked her out and she said yes. Sandy was really a gorgeous girl with brown hair just below her shoulders,...Read On
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Thank you JWren for taking time to edit my story and do my art work. And as always your support
"Dave," I screamed." How long have you been standing there?" "Some time," he said, smiling and glancing from me to Shelby and back again. "It's been great watching you two beauties, wrapped up in each other." I leaped out of the bed. For some strange reason, I wanted something to cover my naked body. A silly reaction, I know. After all, it's not as if Dave hadn't ever seen my nude body;...Read On
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Jane takes teasing Rachel to the next base.
I could feel Jane's hand move from my shoulder, to below my waist. "If you make a fuss out of this, I will make sure you never find your shorts again. Mhm… just imagine… little Rachel, all alone in her slutty shirt and thongs… or do the thongs even stay?" Jane's teasing was perhaps enough to make me wet for the whole of the day. I was glad that my panties weren't too tight. The idea of...Read On
Added: 27 May 2016 | Category: Reluctance |
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Rachel gets her wild side exposed...
You know how in life we all want to get laid by our crush? I mean, we at least think about it more often than we admit. Well, I got my wish around my third year in college. It was an accident actually. I wasn't even trying to impress him. If anything, I was actually trying to avoid him. Anyways, let me give you a rough idea on how I and some of the other people look like before...Read On
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Can being given a handjob by two women ever be a bad thing?
I had been in a good mood for these past few days but that was all soon about to change. I just pulled off one of the best pranks on Reina, and haven't even received any retaliation yet. We often got into a lot of prank wars to see who would be the ultimate victor. These pranks were often quite sexual in nature, adding more dynamic to our relationship. One example was when we were seeing...Read On
Added: 24 May 2016 | Category: Reluctance |
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Lia is a rich woman in a futuristic world, who decides one day that she wants a sex slave...
"Lia Caster". In the year 2098, Lia Caster was a householdname. When people hear the term "household name", they think about celebrities, politicians, and the like. However, Lia Caster was not a celebrity per se, and she didn't give one damn about politics. Lia Caster was a mega-mind, a self-made woman who dominated every industry. There was a law, long ago, that said that being...Read On
Added: 23 May 2016 | Category: Reluctance |
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a hidden camera reveals more than raccoons
Buying a house in a homeowners' association can seem like a good idea, with all the rules designed to keep the houses looking good and the property values up. Rules to keep people from mowing their lawns at six in the morning and waking everyone up, or having loud parties until all hours. Rules about what color your garage door can be painted and how long the grass can get and what kind...Read On
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The joys of instruction.
Lying in bed surrounded by the heat of two nubile female bodies on either side of me, I feel as if I am the luckiest man in the world. My back is to Kate, who is softly stroking my cock, and Janice is on the other side of me with the heat of her lush little body radiating against mine while I toy with her erect nipple. I think back on the events which have brought the three of us together. ...Read On
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From the moment I saw him he looked like trouble, he had 'bad decision' written across his forehead. Way too handsome by half and very much aware of it. He had this very arrogant walk and stance and his smile reminded me of a cross between a hungry wolf and a sly cat. All the girls in the office went ga-ga over him, even the married ones were flirting with him; I could see he knew it, and...Read On
Added: 20 May 2016 | Category: Reluctance |
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Radha today will learn a lot of truths. What will they be?
Radha returned around six in the evening. Rashi had told her to be ready by seven. Then both the jethanis would come and pick her up. Since it was her first ceremony of the new home, it was the jethanis duty to pick out the dress for her. She hurried up to her room. She made a mental note with each step that no matter what happened, she cannot be late at any cost. She didn't want to give...Read On
Added: 19 May 2016 | Category: Reluctance |
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Laura is perpelexed about the feelings dominating her thoughts and body
Just beyond forty, Laura was still in good shape. She had never allowed herself the attitude of 'I've got it anyway so why be careful' and knew she still had what it took: the events of the past twelve hours were sufficient proof of it. Even Dad mentioned that her physical attributes had not escaped his keen eye. Laura blushed at the recollection of her conversation with Dean. Phrases such as...Read On
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Playing solid baseball as of late, the New York Mets may still see themselves as sellers at the 2011 MLB trade deadline, and the first piece to be moved will no doubt be All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes.
There has been plenty of speculation all season long as to where Reyes could potentially land, and some teams have even gone as far as making their known interest become public.
Reyes is a five-tool player that any team should covet, especially if the chances of a deep postseason run are present, and because of his value the Mets should be expecting a pretty package in return.
While many teams will certainly enter the bidding war for arguably the best current leadoff hitter in all of baseball, only a few can wow the Mets enough to iron out a deal. Here is my take on ranking the five best possible teams.


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This review is from: Beats Ekocycle Studio Over-Ear Headphones
Pros: The headphones arrived well packed and in original manufacturer packaging. They are a combination of Coke and Dr. Dre Eco products and I think discontinued. The Eco part only relates to the product packing and the ear cups are of some eco product. The overall appearance is nice and they sound as advertised. I find them comfortable, while the over the ear does make them quite with the noise cancelling the tradeoff is that they are a bit hot to wear for extended periods. I got them at a great price as compared to when the HPs were released, about 1/2 the cost. There is a "on" light as a prompt to turn the power switch off when they are not in use.
Cons: May be a bit hot to wear for long periods, you do have to maintain batteries and remember to turn them off or you will be buying more batteries. They do not work without the batteries and power switch turned on if you were wondering.
Other Thoughts: I would recommend them. They are quite, the bass is good and these are a nice looing pair of headphones. If you can get them below $130 seems to be a good deal.READ FULL REVIEW
This review is from: AFT PRO-57U USB 3.0 5.25" Bay, CompactFlash/ SDHC/ SDXC/ microSD/ microSDXC/ miniSD/ miniSDHC/ MultiMediaCard/ Memory Stick/ xD-Picture Card. All-in-one Internal Media Card Reader
Pros: Device is well built and is fast. It was easy to install. I have purchased at least 3 different brands of these readers over the last 11 years. This is the best built of the group. If you purchase and install you must also download the newest driver from the their website. www.atechflash.com
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Cons: I had a problem with the device connecting and disconnecting every few minutes. I tried all the solutions I knew and researched online. Uninstalled and reinstalled but nothing worked. I finally just stopped the device in device manager (windows 7 pro) and was about to replace it when I saw a review here which recommended contacting customer service at Atech. Best customer service I have received on line, I got a response within one hour and you can try this if you are having the connect/disconnect problem that I was having. From the tech at Atech:
"Can you try the new firmware (0575) from the link below. After you have downloaded and un-zipped the file into a folder, please double-click on the "FWUpgradetool.exe" in the same folder to start the FW update process. Also, please try to disable the "USB selective suspend setting" under the Advanced settings of Power Options."
Hope this helps.
Other Thoughts: I did not take any stars off for the issue because of the quick help from the Atech rep. So far the problem of the disconnect and reconnect issue is gone, and good riddance too!READ FULL REVIEW


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Re: Ebook Size QuestionDoug_Pardee Jan 26, 2011 9:00 AM (in response to Daisy1357)
This question is oft-asked, and there's no really good answer.
1. Some listings on B&N give a page count. Some don't. That page count is not the e-book page count, but a page count of a paper version. "Pages" on e-books are a rather nebulous concept and don't have a particular size, but usually are larger than printed pages so the page count of an e-book is usually lower.
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Re: Ebook Size QuestionDaisy1357 Jan 26, 2011 9:18 AM (in response to Doug_Pardee)
Thanks Doug
I went back and checked the file size on the book I ordered and it was 1978KB, Since the number was high I just expected it to be a good book with lots of mystery. Boy was I wrong!! There were no customer reviews, maybe that was a sign...don't read.
Re: Ebook Size Questionlisat96 Jan 26, 2011 9:28 AM (in response to Daisy1357)
In your case, the file size was probably an indication of graphics within the text. Sometimes the publisher will use a small graphic at breaks in the text or the beginning of chapters. Sometimes they'll even use a graphic for the chapter titles so they can make it use a special font. Graphics in the text or even a high resolution cover images will drive the file size up a lot. Another thing you can do is to check the reviews at Amazon as well. Their customers will complain just as loudly as B&N's about buying a novella at full book price.
Re: Ebook Size QuestionDoug_Pardee Jan 26, 2011 9:45 AM (in response to Daisy1357)
Daisy1357 wrote:
There were no customer reviews
Maybe you should add one!
Re: Ebook Size QuestionSHissong Jan 26, 2011 12:08 PM (in response to Daisy1357)
You can always look on Goodreads but a lot of that information is incorrect also.


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All kidding aside, there is a tight bond in this locker room, almost a brotherhood that makes players want to work harder for each other in practice and games.
They can't imagine what it's like in Miami, where NFL investigators have been interviewing players and management about the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin hazing/bullying scam.
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