Club Dead is not like Club Med!

I fucking did it! I really did it! What you ask? Um, I completed NanoWriMo. If you don’t know what that is, take a peak, it’s linked. I don’t mind. Now that you have some idea, let me say first. Thank you to OnePushyFox for having a link on her site. Without seeing that she was participating, I would have never known about it or possibly it would have been too late.

So why am I so excited about writing 50,000 words in 30 days? Because it got me off my ass and inspired me to start the novel that I had been talking about for almost a year. That’s why! So now that I hit my target word count by the end of November, I can slow down. Have a life. Read some books. Exercise. Oh the possibilities are limitless!!

Moving on.

Well, I was able to finish Club Dead yesterday and let me say. Best SVM book so far. Well, I’ve only read three but whatever, it’s the best out of the three. So why haven’t I read all of them yet? When I first picked up the books, it was shortly after reading the Twilight Saga and to be honest, the writing didn’t thrill me. I found it hokey and lost interest.

Then I started to watch True Blood and THAT’S when I fell in love. I watched the first two seasons and then went back and read the books. This time around, I found a new appreciation for the books and Charlaine’s writing style. Season 1 followed Dead Until Dark pretty closely, with the exception of Sookie being the one who kills Renee. I actually think Alan Ball did a great job developing the characters and making Jason a more integral part of the plot was a great idea, which in the books, he’s not.

Now with Living Dead in Dallas, I didn’t like Godfrey. Godric in Season 2 was a much better character and had a much more poignant death scene (probably one of the most beautifully written death scenes for a Vampire) but I did like the short inclusion of the Maenad in the book where as Season 2 was just fucking dominated by Maryanne and well, she just bugged towards the end.  So book wins over show.

This leads me to Club Dead. These are my thoughts on the book and are in no particular order: *Spoiler alert*

1) Bill is a DICK. No further words..

2) Eric is awesome and I love him and want him for myself. His character just gets more amusing each time I read about him. He’s such a sarcastic ‘I will cum on your back while you drink my blood’ way. How fucking hilarious was that scene?

3) I hate Debbie Pelt and female shapeshifters seem to be quite nasty. They will cut a bitch.

4) Alcide H. I loved his interaction with Sookie and obviously I was meant to fall in love with him as he seems generally the best suitor for Sookie but as she reminds herself, he most likely will marry another werewolf in order to have one pure child.

5) Biker Gangs made up of werewolves are not Sons of Anarchy. They are fucking heartless, mean sons of bitches. I look forward to seeing them on the big screen.

6) A goblin? Really?

7) Bubba’s my boy! I love him and wonder if Alan will include him in Season 3. I know it’s hard to understand Elvis as a Vampire but he’s so loyal to taking care of Sookie, I just adore him.

8) The King of Mississippi and the stupid project that he wanted to steal. Lame. I didn’t think the project was worth a war with another region but I imagine Alan will update this somehow.

9) Eric again. Last, I love that he pays for the graveling of Sookie’s driveway. The scene where Sookie breaks down and confesses to Eric about being broke was completely heartfelt. So for me, I couldn’t help but sigh to know that Eric took care of Sookie, when Bill never did. Eric has my heart!

So what are your thoughts for Alcide? Rumors have been flying that Rudy Reyes is being considered for this role. Some, blogs are saying no, and some are saying that it is unconfirmed but not denied. Um, not quite as big as I’d like him to be, but he’ll do just fine!

Mmm.

Last, meet the King of Mississippi! Actor Denis O’Hare will take such honors.

He looks like he could be an evil King.

What I am thankful for?

In a time, where we reflect on the things that we are thankful for, I thought I'd share this with all of you. First, I am thankful for Twilight because it has re-inspired my love for reading. Second, I am thankful for finding all of you. Without you, my fellow online friends; I would not be the sane person I am today.Third, I am thankful that my love for reading has ignited my passion to write. For all these things; I am thankful. Now please take a moment to read a beautiful fan letter written to Anne Rice. Chantelle, was kind enough to let me re-post it, after Anne had read it and posted it herself on her FB account.

Dear Anne,

I do hope I may call you that. Mrs.Rice feels so stilted to me, and the name 'Anne' flows from the tongue like a graceful breeze. Also, I have OCD, so the symmetry of the word is pleasing.

I understand you receive a great deal of fan mail, but it does seem that you read it as you find it. All I want is to show you I appreciate you, and I would not expect any form of response.

Your books have been my greatest comfort for many years. I suffer from many health issues despite my young age, including the chronic pain disorder Fibromyalgia, scoliosis, hypothyroidism, and a weakened immune system. I am twenty-one years old, and have been reading your books since I was fourteen, before I was diagnosed, and when my family believed me to be simply 'frail'.

A friend introduced me to your novels while in school. I was quite the oddball, what some would call 'Gothic', and someone asked me if I had met Lestat. At the time, I had no idea who Lestat was, so I looked him up.

Within hours I was hooked. I devoured your novels like sweet ambrosia, tracking down even the more difficult to locate ones. I laughed when Lestat angered Louis and exasperated all around him; I felt triumphant horror when Mona had her affair with Michael Curry; I wept when Stefan faded and when Triana cried out at the loss of her daughter. Your books allowed me to forget my own pain- the many hours of experimental treatments, the humiliating tests before I was diagnosed, the anger and disappointment of my family that they would never have a perfect daughter.

There were times, Anne, where I saw no beauty in my world, even surrounded by the vast landscape of New Brunswick, Canada, even in a swift rainfall, even in the cold red of the wild lilies. I saw nothing but my own selfish suffering. But when one of your books was in my hands, I was no longer in pain, no longer awkward. I roamed through New Orleans and felt joy, fell into Armand's arms and wept at his beauty, laughed at the Taltos' song, became so engrossed in Triana's wild violin that I could not hear anything but your words. I have read your books so many times that I have actually found spelling errors that your editors missed! Even such talented people as they can be distracted by your beautiful prose, it seems.

After doing some reading, I have learned that you are very much your own characters. You put a piece of yourself into each one. I understand now, your pain, and your search for something better. I cannot lie; a quick smile crossed my face when you announced your return to your faith, and a purpose. I myself am not a strictly religious person, but I believe one hundred percent that everyone needs something to believe in.

I just wanted to thank you, Anne. That is why I am writing this. I have read your words, heard your songs echo from the pages, and felt every sweet and painful emotion you have had to offer. I have felt your soul, and it has pushed me through days I thought had no end...it has allowed me to dance even when my body was too broken to move, bade me to sing in silent rooms, and brought tears from my eyes when I felt I could not cry ever again. For all this, I am eternally grateful. You have, time and time again, shown me the beauty that I so often take for granted, or cannot see past the haze of drugs and pain.

I close this letter with a tear of gratitude and a smile, and the wish that the beauty you have given to me will return to you tenfold.

Your fan,

Chantelle T.

Last, I want to add that I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Are you a fan of The Dominant and The Submissive?

Are you a fan of The Dominant and The Submissive by Tara Sue Me? Well, then my book review might be of some interest to you. Today I want to introduce you to a trilogy written by one of my all time favorite authors, Anne Rice. The books were written in the mid 80's under a pseudonym of A. N. Roquelaure. Interesting fact: The trilogy was a bestseller, outearning Interview With a Vampire.

The first book is called 'The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty'. It is loosely based off The Grimm Brothers classic tale, Sleeping Beauty. In this book Beauty is not awoken with a kiss but by the Prince entering her and therefore deflowering her. It is then that Beauty learns that she is being handed over to the Prince as a tribute. Unfortunately for her, she is brought into a new world of eroticism. Beauty must learn to be obedient and she is taught to be a submissive sex slave being kept naked and on her knees at all times. This is completely a tale of Dominant/Submissive.

He mounted her, parting her legs, giving the white inner flesh of her thighs a soft, deep pinch, and, clasping her right breast in his left hand, he thrust his sex into her. He was holding her up as he did this, to gather her mouth to him, and as he broke through her innocence, he opened her mouth with this tongue and pinched her breast sharply. 

Let me just say, that I became obsessed with these books. I read the first one in two days. I found myself thinking constantly about Beauty and her welfare. I found anger in those that humiliated her and love in those that showed any kindness. I had to know that Beauty was ok and who she eventually found love with. These books are EXCELLENT. I highly, highly, highly recommend that you take the time to read them. At least the first one. If it is not your cup of tea, than there is no need to invest in the second book: Beauty's Punishment and the third: Beauty's Release. I know that many of you are busy with real life but you will not be disappointed. In fact, aren't there doctor's appts or kid's practices that you could be sitting there reading at?

When I recently tried to interview Anne regarding her books, she did not want to talk about them at this time. She went on to say that when she wrote these books in the 80's; she wrote them with the best intentions. As you all know, Anne has returned to her Catholic faith and she did not feel her fellow Christian brothers and sisters would understand all of this. I humbly understand and was thankful that Anne took the time to respond back to me. Anne is still my favorite author!

Warning: Please understand the novels contain both maledom and femdom scenarios, as well as vivid imageries of bisexuality, ephebophilia and bestiality.

My New Moon Experience and the Ghost Attendant

Let me say for the record, this has been a most unusual experience.

It started back on Halloween where our shopping center played Twilight on an outdoor movie screen. My friend watched Twilight that night for the very first time. We left and the week came and gone. It wasn't until the next week that she had sent me a subliminal message on facebook about being distracted and that it was all my fault. Much to my dismay, I inquired why. I got an email back that she could not stop thinking about Edward. Ahhh. I understand. I gave her the book. Within days, I got a personal emails, updating me on her progress and her thoughts.

Then she began New Moon. She was able to finally finish it a few days before the premiere. I was ecstatically happy. We were going to a private showing on Friday at 8am and I had wanted her to have been able to read the book prior to seeing the movie.

Then came New Moon Thursday. I had sent her a simple request asking if she wanted to see Twilight at 9pm. Now having read the book, she was thrilled to. Unfortunately for us, she had babysitting issues and the premiere was just not to be for us. After all, we never bought tickets. We never planned.

It was about 8:30 when we arrived and checked in with the theatre, they did still have some tickets available but without a babysitter for Midnight, we sighed and walked inside. It was then that an employee came out of the ticket box to speak to us. Stopping us near the concession stand, he pleaded with us to get the New Moon tickets. We explained our situation but he pressed on. He told us that we could remain in our existing seats after Twilight and if things still didn't work out, well then, he would give us a refund. This conversation went on for what seemed like forever. Finally we relented and bought the tickets. We were excited but scared. After all, who wants to think they actually get to see the movie on premiere night to turn around and have to walk out. The stress was building.

When we walked up to the podium, we couldn't even understand the gentleman who told us to go right. We stood there dumfounded. He finally assisted us by using his arms and pointing in the direction. We moved like Zombies. We were in shock.

Then Twilight played. Let me state for the record, I have never seen it in a theater and that was wonderful. Did you ever notice that Charlie's curtains were the same color plaid as his flannel shirt? When it was over, the attendant came in to tear our New Moon tickets. She had been through the entire crowd except for us. We asked her to hold on for one second while my friend made several phone calls. In the end, her Aunt came through for us and with shaky hands we gave our tickets over. The attendant tore them in what seemed like slow motion. WE WERE SEEING NEW MOON!! We secretly did an Irish Jig in our seat and peed TWICE out of shock.

We never got to thank the gentleman who pushed us to see it. We actually think he doesn't exist. He was a figment of our imagination. A Ghost Attendant. Made to roam all theaters helping poor woman in distress.

Then New Moon started. HOLY FUCKING SHIT! Let me just highlight:

Kick Ass moments:
Jacob and Paul fighting as wolves. When they finally tumble down the hill towards the forest and hit the camera. Insane!
The wolves chasing Victoria. Brilliant sequence.
The Volturi-Edward and Felix fight. Oh. My. God. I don't even have words...

Hilarious moments:
Jessica talking to Bella after her joy ride.
Jacob and Mike at the movies.
Alice and Jacob arguing at Bella's house. Reference to putting the dog out, priceless.

Some heartbreaking moments:
Bella sitting alone in her room staring out the window as the months pass her by. You all love the music but I still think it’s creepy, Bioshock girls trying to stab me while singing. Regardless, very poetically done.
Bella succumbing to her peaceful death in the Cliff diving scene.
Bella in the end, telling Jacob that she will always chose Edward, that she alway has. This tore at my feelings for Jacob.
Finale. "Will you marry me?" *Died and hit the floor* Um, for those in shock and don’t want to be spoiled. Do me a favor and read the fucking books! You’re getting on my nerves.


Sooooo. ARE WE DIEING TILL ECLIPSE? Here’s Susie’s awesome fanmade trailer:

A Tale of Two Thieves

This is the tale of two thieves who turned my world upside down by introducing me to Twilight.

It began in the early Spring/Summer of 2008. I remember hearing the word Twilight mentioned on Perez Hilton’s blog. Apparently there were fans stalking the set of a movie. I had no idea what movie. Thus I dismissed it.

The summer continued with its heat and humidity. There was no sign of relief. Then as quickly as it came, it left and fall was upon us. It was in November that I can recall the older one asking to see a movie called Twilight. I had seen a few previews on TV but was unsure if this was age appropriate for her. I relented and she left. She quickly returned and soon delved into the series herself.

The Holidays passed and there was no further mention of the word Twilight. Then came the month that signified my birth. February. I can faintly recall the Oscars and a certain gentleman introducing a montage. Little did I know that this gentleman would be the object of my demise.

It was shortly after that the two thieves had found a pirated version of Twilight on our computer. After a week of begging me to watch it with them, I caved and sat on the floor as to signify my surrender. The movie was over. I was speechless. I wanted more without understanding what it was that I wanted.

I quickly purchased the books and therefore began my slow spiraling descent into the world of Twilight. It was after the books that I realized I had turned. My eyes saw things that they had not seen before. This was a different world.

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I needed the DVD. In my madness I had succumbed and with out any sign of hope I had broken down into tears. My husband seeing that I needed a Twifriend attended the Hot Topic Midnight DVD release with me. I had recovered. For the moment. The DVD only fueled my obsession and I needed more. I wanted more.

I quickly turned to Facebook for support groups but to no avail found any solace in them. But through them I found Twitarded. I had found my saviors. I could focus. I could breath. It was through them that I learned to home in my desires and expand my wireless territories. I began commenting on other blogs and soon started my own. I had survived the fall.

And so the wolves descend at Midnight. I look forward to New Moon.

Pattinson. Robert Pattinson.

My fantasy? Robert Pattinson as James Bond. Pourquoi vous dites? Well. I simply adore James Bond. Now for the twist, I would be Agent M. Yes. I would be the one giving Mr. Pattinson his assignments and he would be under my control. I would be the Dominant.

Let's indulge in my fantasy. Shall we? First as Agent M, I must find a suitable vehicle. In a long line of Bonds, only the best will do.

The Aston Martin V12Vantage. Simplement Exquis.

In keeping with the current trend of the new Bond, Mr. Pattinson too will be a polyglot of clothing, favoring neither Italian, French nor British designers. We too chose Tom Ford and expect nothing but the best for our boy.

Last but not least, I prefer my Martini's with Jewel of Russia Vodka. This will be what Rob will drink.

Shaken Not Stirred, please.

For now. I am only preparing my agent for his assignment. This will require a few long... nights together. No guns. Welcome aboard Mr. Pattinson.

We need an intro to our fantasy. So in the spirit of Bond, I've put together a little montage. I hope this helps you get into the mood.

Oh Sweet Jesus! Rob. Rob. Rob.

*Getting out a piece of paper and sitting at the table. Put's pen in mouth and thinks what to write*

Second Memo to Rob:

Rob. Did you not read my last memo? I asked you to ease up on the hotness and let me at the very least make it past New Moon. Seriously, I'm having little mini strokes. Listen Rob, I love these fuckhawt photos but I REALLY need to make it alive past the premier of New Moon. After that, you can assault me all you want with SEX. You can. Seriously. Just let me see the movie first, K?


Love Honolulu Girl 


Then when I start to recover from those very seductive LA Press Junket/Photo shoot photos, Vanity Fucking Fair decides to release outtakes. Oh Sweet Jesus. Please.

Come back to bed Honolulu Girl.

What do you mean you're married?

I can't take this shit right now Honolulu Girl.

I need you right now. I'm distraught.

I need a cig, I can't live without HG.

*If only I was that cig. Then he can suck my butt!*

*I mean if I were a cig, get it? *

Well, now that we got that out of the way. Come on. You know I had to put the photos together in a montage because that's how I roll baby! Plus, I need my music. Music + Rob = Unicorns!

Last but not least, I give my love to those who have served or are currently serving in the military. I have a pretty long line of men in my family alone that have served in almost every war dating back pretty friggin far. Anyways. The point is that I'm proud of all of YOU that have put your lives at stake to protect our freedom. May God bless you always!

True Blood Baby! True Blood!

Ok, I'm still knee deep in shit, I mean writing for NanoWriMo but we need some hawtness in this mother fucking place! *turns on the strobe light and starts the smoke machine* "Woohoo!"

First up *getting ready to dance* is Irinis's video montage to Supermassive Black Hole. I don't know if I want to dance, watch or swing around a pole at Fangtasia.



*wiping sweat from my forehead* Wow. Hawt!

This next video is my very dear bloggy bud Hungry Vampire. Show her some love and rate this bitch! Um, YUM!! Rate high because I want her to keep making videos and plus I'm a dirty whore for my Eric. Sorry. Shit. I thought you knew?

True Blood Monday and Alan Ball is Not A Bitch!

*Letting out a big yawn!* How was your weekend? Mine was pretty good. I can't complain. I celebrated my 13th anniversary and I gotta say, I'm lucky to have my husband. He tolerates my crazy obsessions and also my weird OCD (You know. I can't have any one touch my pillow because if they do, that just freaks me out and I have to change the pillowcase immediately. Ewww!) That kind of OCD! So even though I lurve Rob and Alex, I lurve hubby too! Yeah. I know. Who knew. Also went to an AWESOME PreNew Moon Celebration and I'll be posting pics from that soon. Sooooo much fun.

Moving on to business, I have to apologize to Alan Ball for calling him a bitch last week. "Alan. Your not a bitch." I guess he read my post and decided that he needed to confirm some of those leaked spoilers. Soooooo here we go.

1) Bill's kidnapping will span over 6 episodes (I'm thinking it's the werewolves, how about you?)

2) Sam will continue to find his family. More will be revealed in Episode 2.

3) The werewolves in Season 3 are just that. People that can turn into wolves (Well what the fuck did people think? Duh!)

4) Season 3 will expand on the Supernatural world. (Meaning, other shit? What dwarves, trolls, fairies? Tell us. No. Don't tell me! I want to be surprised!)

5) Sookie's powers will be expanded in Season 3, meaning not only her telepathy abilities but also her glowing hands. (Saweet!)

6) Vampire King of Mississippi vs. Vampire Queen of Lousiana. Let Alan explain this:

“He’s older,” Ball said. “He’s much more mature. He’s much more methodical and grounded. She’s kind of crazy. To me, she’s kind of like Paris Hilton/Lindsay Lohan, where she has a very short attention span and she’s very, very egomaniacal and very self-obsessed and doesn’t really think about her actions whereas the vampire king is very much an adult. He has an agenda. He has things he wants to achieve. I think he’s much more formidable than she is.”

7) Biker Gang Confirmed: Coot's Fuck You Crew. Now, unlike last week's leak, they are not confirming that they are werewolves. The characters are still under construction. However, they are confirming that they are not who they appear to be. (Sounds like some shady shit to me!!)

Hump Day with Twilight

Geezus. Is it just me or have we've been getting hit left and right with fucking hawtness!! First up for Hump Day.

ALEX MERAZ

Have we not been telling you all along he's hot!!

Need another reminder

Oh Sweet Jesus. I can't wait for the wolves to descend!!

Then there was those fucking photos over at Harper's Bazaar. Bitch is taking all those photos with my man. I kid. Not really, but I kid. I will say one thing. She looks great and I give her credit for looking FIERCE in the photo shoot. This is my absolute favorite photo.

This photo couldn't be more romantic.He's dressed like a gorgeous Englishman

Their driving through the narrow roads in France (I have no idea, I just picked that place)

The have no cares, only each other.

That should be me!! KStew, get your kitten off his butt!

How close is her mouth to his? *melted*

Um, did they take this photo at Sears? I'm just saying.

See more at ROBsessed

Then last but not least. Those I. AM. DieD. photos!!

A memo to Rob Pattinson:

Rob. Rob. Rob. Do you know what you have done? I don't think you realize how many women have died or had at the very least, near death experiences from your photos. Really. Vanity Fair? Now. When we're so close to the release of New Moon! What if I had died while looking at those photos? Hmm, Mr. Pattinson, did you ever think about that? In my grave I'd be soooo pissed. I would have died looking at your fuckhawt photos and then I would never be able to see the premiere of New Moon. That my dear, is irresponsible. Please allow your hotness to leak in a responsible manner. Thank you!

I made a montage of the photos for all of us to view again.

 

 

Halloween Pics and True Blood Fun Facts

So. How was your Halloween? I just have to share mine becaue it was awesome. I had such a good time seeing Twilight on the outdoor movie screen. I had never seen it that way (yup, only saw it on DVD) so that was an experience in it self. I do plan to go and see it the day before New Moon when it hits theatres for it's rerelease.

Ok, time for photos:

This is Frankenstein and he rocks my world. He took first place at

our Doggie Costume Contest. He showed up with other Zombie dogs

and walked in to his own theme song, Thriller.

This is me dressed as a waitress at Merlotte's.

Unfortunately I look like I just got off work for reelz from some diner

We cracked open our True Blood wine and it was pretty good.

Do you know how many times I just wanted to yell shit while watching Twilight?

Um, I know. I'm watching Twilight and dressed as True Blood.

I love them both, I had to represent!!

Alright enough torture with my Halloween pics, moving on to True Blood. Let me start by saying that Alan Ball is a bitch. Who knows what spoilers are true and what are not. So take it with a grain of salt and at the very least, get your panties in a tight wad because I can't fucking wait for Season 3, whatever he does.

First off, according to True-blood.net (Yeah we're holding you accountable. *kidding*) Season 3, Episode 1 will be called: "Pack of Wolves" *for the record, that was my idea Alan, I'm just saying!* So via the Casting Calls, some weird facts have been released. I'm only going to spill the fucked up ones because I don't buy it. So, here they are:

1) Tommy Mickens, Sam’s long lost younger brother. He has a scar on his face from ear to cheek, works at a tire store in Arkansas, and a family with a bad reputation. He doesn’t know who Sam is when Sam finds him. Sounds like we’ll also being seeing Tommy nude; the casting call specifies that the role involves “backside nudity”. Another shapeshifter in the family?

2) As previously reported, the show is casting Talbot, the King of Mississippi’s long-time trophy husband. The official casting call reveals more about the character, however. He’s extremely good-looking, like underwear model hot, with a sarcastic personality. He’ll first appear in episode 3.02 as he shows Bill around the mansion where he’s been “invited” to stay. Does this mean Bill was kidnapped by the King?

*Undearwear Model Hot!! Oh sweet pound cake. Please be true*

3) Jesus Velasquez is a recurring character in season 3 with the possibility of becoming a regular in season 4.  He’s gay, Latino, and – naturally – gorgeous. A good-natured guy, he works as an orderly at a nursing home, caring for an elderly patient who makes racist remarks that he takes in stride. He first appears in episode 3.02.

*Another Hot character! Alan, I just fell in love with you*

4) In what sounds like a challenging storyline for Bill Compton, True Blood is casting a biker gang called the Fuck You Crew who take turns stabbing and feeding on Bill. Cooter (aka Coot) is the gang’s leader, Louie, Jimmy, and Gus are his subordinates high on V. These are recurring roles.

*Alan. Again this is my idea, you should just probably give me a job writing for True Blood.*
So again, for the rest of the weird 'is it true, or is it not' spoilers, head over to True-blood.net.

Then MTV's Hollywood Crush reported this:

1) Naked Eric in the first Episode of Season 3 (Yes. They listened. Eric is a vampire, who needs clothes? Eric should just walk around naked for me all Season)

2) Godric will return in flashbacks (Holy fuck, I asked for this. I adore Godric *not Godrey as in the book* and want to see him as Eric's conscience plus flashbacks of him and Eric and what they had actually been doing for the last 1000 years would be great because I'm nosey and shit)

So far, I approve Alan of these spoilers. You have my permission to proceed with filming.

Now who wants a True Blood video? I do. Watching them reminds me of how much I truly LOVE this show. Viva True Blood!!!

By the way, show the video maker some love. LOTS of work and editing go in to some of these outstanding videos and it really makes us wet our pants (well, ok just me) when you comment and rate our videos. So smvgrey74 made this beautiful video and I'm happy to re-post it!



Kisses to HungryVampire for always forwarding these videos and pics to me. You are the BEST!