Social Distance Distraction - A Little Lit Gathering Thread

[Wild_Honey_66]

I think the boy will likely be okay.

(This part was for gracie)

I’m more worried about all the cock pics on my phone!


Kidding.

Maybe.

lol

 

[gracie920101]

Thanks Honey.

I'm going to have to ponder all this now because I'm second guessing my earlier, brave, FTW statement.

I've already had the humiliation of trying to explain a collar and leash from early in our relationship. It inexplicably fell off the closet shelf into my older and only (now deceased) sister's hands years ago when she was reorganizing my closet.

 

[gracie920101]

No shame. You are who you are.

 

[cascadiabound]

I'll add my 2 cents as another nulliporus woman. It will likely be some neice or nephew who comes across my toys etc.

Fara and others have given you good advice Gracie. Keep them. Once you are gone it's really no longer your problem what anyone thinks. Maybe it will help them see that humans are sexual creatures regardless of age. Indeed we have needs.

Anecdote:

A friend of ours who is much younger than me and gay has regularly done house/dog sitting for us over the last couple of years. Once when I was cleaning the room he had been staying in I found a very impressive sex toy in a paper bag on the floor tucked under the edge of the bed.

I completely disinfected it and returned it to a new paper bag. The next time he house sat for us, I returned it to where I had found it. I never breathed a word about it to him and neither did he. It was gone when we next came home. I must admit some curiosity about it, but, really it is not my business. I adore him. I want him happy and I would never want to embarrass him.

 

[cookiecat]

I'll add my 2 cents as another nulliporus woman. It will likely be some neice or nephew who comes across my toys etc.

Fara and others have given you good advice Gracie. Keep them. Once you are gone it's really no longer your problem what anyone thinks. Maybe it will help them see that humans are sexual creatures regardless of age. Indeed we have needs.

Anecdote:

A friend of ours who is much younger than me and gay has regularly done house/dog sitting for us over the last couple of years. Once when I was cleaning the room he had been staying in I found a very impressive sex toy in a paper bag on the floor tucked under the edge of the bed.

I completely disinfected it and returned it to a new paper bag. The next time he house sat for us, I returned it to where I had found it. I never breathed a word about it to him and neither did he. It was gone when we next came home. I must admit some curiosity about it, but, really it is not my business. I adore him. I want him happy and I would never want to embarrass him.

Well hey, from one nulliparous woman to another! I learned a new word today.

I love lit!

 

[Cumference]

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Anecdote:

A friend of ours who is much younger than me and gay has regularly done house/dog sitting for us over the last couple of years. Once when I was cleaning the room he had been staying in I found a very impressive sex toy in a paper bag on the floor tucked under the edge of the bed.

I completely disinfected it and returned it to a new paper bag. The next time he house sat for us, I returned it to where I had found it. I never breathed a word about it to him and neither did he. It was gone when we next came home. I must admit some curiosity about it, but, really it is not my business. I adore him. I want him happy and I would never want to embarrass him.

Pure gold!

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

Okay, downer alert for a serious question. I have to drop this on everyone but can't get back to lit until early evening today but this has been bothering me for several days as more dire warnings are put out.

Do you have a plan in place to take care of your toys in case something happens to you?

Both of us being in the high risk category of this crap started me thinking.

What happens if both of us are whisked off to a hospital and eventually succumb to the virus?

Do I really want his son clearing out my toy drawer?

So my question is, when is the time I should clear out my toys? I still use them but you know, maybe I need to think about giving them up. It's just one more thing to stress about.

Great (and important) discussion. I imagine its on a lot of minds with the way of the world. My wife broached the subject a few days ago. I think I raised my son to believe that sex is natural, normal and enjoyable. (By the string of women in his youth, he got the enjoyable part lol).


All I can offer is a pair of tales from the other side. A few years ago my father dies a 84. Clean up duties were spread among the family. One of the things I got was his bedside table, When I opened it I found about 30 doses of Cialis and Viagra.

All I could think when I found the stash was "Good for you, Dad". I hope I'm still active in my 80s.

When my son was young I found in the downstairs bathroom drawer a large box of condoms. A name brand (the same ones I had used in the 70s and 80s). I realized that:

• He took the "no glove, no love" lecture to heart
• He was buying quality, so he understood the value of money
• He bought in bulk so he understood economy
• They were nearby enough that he would have no excuse to not use them.

 

[Cumference]

....
All I can offer is a pair of tales from the other side. A few years ago my father dies a 84. Clean up duties were spread among the family. One of the things I got was his bedside table, When I opened it I found about 30 doses of Cialis and Viagra.

All I could think when I found the stash was "Good for you, Dad". I hope I'm still active in my 80s.

When my son was young I found in the downstairs bathroom drawer a large box of condoms. A name brand (the same ones I had used in the 70s and 80s). I realized that:

• He took the "no glove, no love" lecture to heart
• He was buying quality, so he understood the value of money
• He bought in bulk so he understood economy
• They were nearby enough that he would have no excuse to not use them.

And good tales they are!

Isn’t it curious that in a modern society with well educated people, so many still feel so much shame regarding sex?


So much pointless trouble could be avoided if it was accepted that “yes, people have sex. And as long as they are consenting and of legal age, that is not a problem and not your business”.


And that comprehensive sex ed and health care should be provided to all.

 

[cookiecat]

Sometimes it's not so much the sex part but the fact I like sex using this giant size dildo I keep hidden in the closet that creates the shame.

That being said, if it was found after I died, I'm sure I'd be looking down from a heavenly cloud at the horrified look from whoever found it, smiling at the memory of its use.

 

[gracie920101]

Braved the grocery store for milk and a couple of things from the personal care aisle this morning. 6 foot tape marks on the floor and new Plexiglas installed between you and the cashier. (Definitely not enough coverage for these poor people)
I stepped up to the counter and loaded my items which promptly moved forward on the conveyor. Suddenly a 55+ asshat steps up behind me and plops his basket on the conveyor. So I turned around and said nicely "would you please wait and move back behind the line so we're not crowded?" . His response, "why don't you just shut up and leave?" and didn't move.
So I said as I moved forward to the pinpad, "jerk". (I know, I know, not helping!)
He asked "so I'm a jerk?".
I said "yes, just leave me alone and step back" in a loud voice so everyone started looking at him.
At this point the cashier looked appalled and started apologizing. And I stopped her and told her I was more worried about her than me at this point.
I finished up with my back turned to this guy who was mumbling shit about me the whole time. I guess he wasn't brave enough to continue it out loud.

Thank goodness J wasn't with me or I would have had to post bail for him.
What the fuck is wrong with people?

 

[cookiecat]

gracie, that is so wrong! Good on you for saying something.

My parents, in their early 80's, have been in Florida. They felt somewhat protected up until yesterday. My sense is because they didn't believe it would creep into their little community. And because Florida was about ten days behind us here in the midwest with shutting things down. Life felt normal.

Suddenly, they realize they're in an area where no one is believing the numbers. Churches won't shut down. No one is staying home. Like this won't touch middle class mostly white old Christians.

Thankfully my parents are taking thus seriously. They plan to head home. I'm worried about the trip - using gas station bathrooms, are motels open? And if they are, yuk!

It's crazy out there, isn't it?

 

[gracie920101]

gracie, that is so wrong! Good on you for saying something.

My parents, in their early 80's, have been in Florida. They felt somewhat protected up until yesterday. My sense is because they didn't believe it would creep into their little community. And because Florida was about ten days behind us here in the midwest with shutting things down. Life felt normal.

Suddenly, they realize they're in an area where no one is believing the numbers. Churches won't shut down. No one is staying home. Like this won't touch middle class mostly white old Christians.

Thankfully my parents are taking thus seriously. They plan to head home. I'm worried about the trip - using gas station bathrooms, are motels open? And if they are, yuk!

It's crazy out there, isn't it?

I think more so here in SoFlo because it has become like a third world country in the last 10 years.
A large amount of the population doesn't care or doesn't have the knowledge to make sound judgements. If it's not about "me getting free stuff or money" then it doesn't matter.

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

Braved the grocery store for milk and a couple of things from the personal care aisle this morning. 6 foot tape marks on the floor and new Plexiglas installed between you and the cashier. (Definitely not enough coverage for these poor people)
I stepped up to the counter and loaded my items which promptly moved forward on the conveyor. Suddenly a 55+ asshat steps up behind me and plops his basket on the conveyor. So I turned around and said nicely "would you please wait and move back behind the line so we're not crowded?" . His response, "why don't you just shut up and leave?" and didn't move.
So I said as I moved forward to the pinpad, "jerk". (I know, I know, not helping!)
He asked "so I'm a jerk?".
I said "yes, just leave me alone and step back" in a loud voice so everyone started looking at him.
At this point the cashier looked appalled and started apologizing. And I stopped her and told her I was more worried about her than me at this point.
I finished up with my back turned to this guy who was mumbling shit about me the whole time. I guess he wasn't brave enough to continue it out loud.

Thank goodness J wasn't with me or I would have had to post bail for him.
What the fuck is wrong with people?

This^^^ is likely why a grocery store in Toronto is employing a bouncer as a Security Guard. Not just a regular security guard to watch the toilet paper, but a bouncer, like from a club.

Grocery Store Bouncer

gracie, that is so wrong! Good on you for saying something.

My parents, in their early 80's, have been in Florida. They felt somewhat protected up until yesterday. My sense is because they didn't believe it would creep into their little community. And because Florida was about ten days behind us here in the midwest with shutting things down. Life felt normal.

Suddenly, they realize they're in an area where no one is believing the numbers. Churches won't shut down. No one is staying home. Like this won't touch middle class mostly white old Christians.

Thankfully my parents are taking thus seriously. They plan to head home. I'm worried about the trip - using gas station bathrooms, are motels open? And if they are, yuk!

It's crazy out there, isn't it?

I understood that a Sheriff somewhere in Florida sore out an arrest warrant for a preacher who refused to close his church. Good for him.

Arrested

 

[Wild_Honey_66]

TAN, from your grocery store bouncer link:

On Monday, John Haggie, Newfoundland and Labrador's health minister, called on the public to follow the shopping guidelines.

"One person, one trip, each week," Haggie said. "Don't take your children with you unless there is really no alternative, and please don't let them lick the handles on the shopping cart."

Lick the handles

On a serious note, is one shopping trip per week realistic for anyone? With purchasing limits in effect - eggs, bread, paper products - and other basic items frequently out of stock - potatoes, cheese, pasta, oatmeal, peanut butter, rice, beans, Comet! in addition to eggs and bread - and with all of my kids home from school, I'm actually having to shop more often than before.

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

TAN, from your grocery store bouncer link:



Lick the handles

On a serious note, is one shopping trip per week realistic for anyone? With purchasing limits in effect - eggs, bread, paper products - and other basic items frequently out of stock - potatoes, cheese, pasta, oatmeal, peanut butter, rice, beans, Comet! in addition to eggs and bread - and with all of my kids home from school, I'm actually having to shop more often than before.

Newfoundland is, um, "different" I think its the local rum, called "Screech" that does that.

Shopping once a week does not work, esspecially with the stuff that they are out of and the restrictions imposed (one loaf of bread, one dozen eggs 4 litres of milk, etc). A several local stores have set aside their first hour for seniors. For one of the supermarkets here that 7-8am.

The checkout person reminded me of that a few days ago. I was a little put off.

"Fat lot of good that does me. I'm only 61!" I said

"Seniors are 55 or older." She answered.

Always ask.

Also: gas is cheaper than it's been in like twenty-five years. I haven't filled my vehicles since Friday the 13th.

 

[Dreamliner]

Unfortunately we have dickheads all around the world. Supermarket workers are under a lot of stress due to the actions of a small minority. The supermarket employees are going to work each day, often leaving family/children at home and having to interact with some people who do not care, have not accepted there is a need to respect other people and personal space.

Fortunately here the country is self sufficient in all the basics. So there should be no need for panic buying, but some carry-on as if it is the last few days prior to armageddon.

Shopping for me is easy and I made sure the larder was at normal levels a few weeks in advance of lockdown. I am fortunate to have a garden where I grow my herbs and selected vege's.

The majority here aligned with stopping C19 in it's tracks and success comes from everyone doing their part.

 

[Bramblethorn]

Yeah.
FL.
It’s truly scary.
-says she from the epicenter of virus.

Florida has always been scary.

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

Some historical perspective:

Spring breakers, perhaps? Or the crowds that gathered in parks in Toronto (my home town is now cracking down on morons). I'm kinda tired of carrying jackasses in this.

We will only get through this is we listen to the science (turmeric isn't an effective sanitizer).

 

[gracie920101]

The majority here aligned with stopping C19 in it's tracks and success comes from everyone doing their part.

There are too many here that think they are privileged and above the rules. Mostly the same ones that think speed limit signs are suggestions.

 

[Cumference]

Lady C and I have done the “one shopping trip a week” for years.

Two carts and a full trunk when we leave. It saves both time and money.
And it takes planning, meaning that we waste very little food.
(And far better and more healthy food, because we cook from the bottom up. Take-away happens once or twice a year)





Regarding Florida, it seems that “Florida man” means “Florida governor “.

De Santis has deemed “religious activities” more important than lock down.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/flori...s-to-allow-church-during-coronavirus-lockdown

 

[Dreamliner]

I have mentioned this before, our last three main Prime Ministers, that is our elected leader, have been the right person for the time. Our current PM, is a woman, and over the last twelve months has been front and centre in leading with empathy when it is needed.

In the future she will be the first woman to head the UN.

 

[BrokenBarbie]

My local grocery store has been offering curbside pickup for some time now, app order and pay and you park in your assigned space and call upon arrival.

I’ve so far managed to avoid everyone.

 

[Cumference]

Fired up the wood lathe for the first time in several weeks.

To get the “feel” back, I always start with a little wooden foot massager.


.... butt this shape is just as good.

Ash treated with wax.

(It is awfully porous, and should not be stuck anywhere unless wrapped in a condom)

 

[cascadiabound]

My local grocery store has been offering curbside pickup for some time now, app order and pay and you park in your assigned space and call upon arrival.

I’ve so far managed to avoid everyone.

I tried to use this type of service yesterday. First available pick up date was April 10.
That's not gonna work for me.

So....I went to a smaller (US scale smaller...most places in the world it would be big) grocery store, wearing a face mask (homemade) at midnight. There were less than 10 people total in the store. This will be ny plan going forward.

 

[cookiecat]

Fired up the wood lathe for the first time in several weeks.

To get the “feel” back, I always start with a little wooden foot massager.


.... butt this shape is just as good.

Ash treated with wax.

(It is awfully porous, and should not be stuck anywhere unless wrapped in a condom)

My feet feel better just looking at this.