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softguarnere · 10 months

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Hi! Do you have any headcannons of the boys taking care of you when you’re sick?

Hello there Anon! Thanks for your patience as I catch up on requests. I hope you like these 💕🕊️

Dick Winters: When he's sick, he fully expects himself to just push through like he normally would. Whoever notices that he's not feeling well practically has to force him to sit down and rest. But if you're sick? Completely different story - he's immediately asking questions, trying to figure out what's wrong; making you tea; taking your temperature; looking for a medic, if he thinks you need one. Would put his whole day on hold just to help you.

Ron Speirs: Second verse, same as the first. He would feel so helpless if there wasn't much that he could do. Unsure of how to express that, he would do whatever you asked: making you tea, reading to you, and his favorite, just holding you while you rest.

Lewis Nixon: He's powered through plenty of hangovers, but he can tell that whatever you're experiencing is worse - and that scares him. He probably calls Dick for help, because let's face it, his upbringing did not prepare him for this, and he feels out of his depth. Just know that his heart is in the right place and that he plans on being there for you every second until you feel better. He'll talk you through it all, which helps distract himself from the fear he feels. God forbid anything should happen to you on his watch.

Carwood Lipton: Like Winters and Speirs, he expects himself to push through his own sickness, but would bend over backwards to help you if you're unwell. As an "Acts of Service" type of man, this is truly his time to shine. Don't expect to do anything but rest up all day, because Lip has got everything under control.

Babe Heffron: His first instinct would be to ask Roe for help. Once he gets a few pointers, he's well on his way. He would be so sweet the whole time, giving you plenty of cuddles or plenty of space - whichever you prefer in the moment. Doesn't care about you getting him sick at all. He knows that he can make it through just fine, but he's going to make sure that you feel better before he even considers worrying about himself.

Eugene Roe: So efficient! (But, if he's being honest with himself, also a little scared, because he hates to see someone that he loves so much feeling so poorly.) Lucky for you, he knows all the remedies to get you feeling better in no time - and he's humble about how quickly he has you feeling better again.

Bill Guarnere: He would both try and do anything to make you feel better. You want one of his ma's home remedies? He's calling her right now for the recipe. You just want to be held and take a nap? He's your guy. It's honestly kind of startling to see how differently he can act, because he's so gentle and encouraging throughout the whole thing. Because in his mind, that's just what a good boyfriend does.

Joe Toye: Definitely the guy who drives you to the doctor the second you develop a temperature. There's no way that he's taking a chance with your health, because you never know when things might be very serious. Don't worry, he'll drive carefully - but still in the fast lane, really pressing the speed limit.

George Luz: George may have missed his calling to be a nurse, because his bedside manner is just so good. He knows exactly when to put the joking on pause and when you could use a little laugh to lighten your mood. Also he makes The Best™️ tomato soup and grilled cheese combo you could possibly imagine. That stuff could cure anything.

Don Malarkey: Okay listen, this man is insanely good at cuddling. You could spend all day pressed up against him and he wouldn't mind. He'd put on whatever show you currently like and would hold you through the whole thing, while also taking breaks between episodes to make sure that you're staying hydrated and taking your medicine.

Shifty Powers: He lives by the belief that fresh air, sunshine, and a good attitude can cure just about anything. He would definitely sit on the porch swing with you, gently rocking you back and forth in the late afternoon sunshine and talking to you about anything and everything to raise your spirits. Also a huge fan of giving out forehead kisses when you rest your head on his shoulder. Not to sound overdramatic, but those things might just have some sort of magic healing quality in them.

Joe Liebgott: This man hardly ever takes a day for himself. He's up early and working late, just because every hour feels like it needs to be filled with productivity. But the second you get sick? Everything is put on hold. Good thing he has so many sick-days saved up, because he'll use them all if he has to, just to stay by your side and take care of you. Don't even think about telling him that you're fine, because he's going to be right there, making sure you're okay.

David Webster: Similar to Nixon, he does not come from a background that equipped him for any of this. But he's trying his best! He'll whip up some of the most horrendous soup in history before he gives in and orders it for you - after all, he's trying to help you get better, not make you worse. His favorite way to comfort you would be reading to you, no doubt about it.

Skinny Sisk: He's a little bad at hiding his concern for you. Literal embodiment of the "🥺" emoji every time that he takes your temperature and sees that it hasn't lowered yet. He holds your hand a lot, rubbing his thumb over your knuckles, which is so soothing. Turns out that he's really good at making the perfect tea, so prepare to drink the best peppermint tea of your life.

Skip Muck: Such a sweetheart, are you kidding me? Like Luz, he knows when to shelve the jokes and when you could use a good laugh. He would be so attentive, and calls his mom and sister for advice, just to make sure that he's doing everything right. The reassuring smiles he gives you every time that he comes into the room work better than any medicine ever could.

Bull Randleman: Basically becomes a doctor the second that he realizes that you don't feel well. I mean, this man just jumps into action and seems to know exactly what to do, it's amazing. With everything that he's doing to help you, he still finds time to be right by your side whenever you wake up from naps. Prepare to wake up to a smile that feels like the morning sun greeting you.

Floyd Talbert: It's . . . a little chaotic at first, but he's got the spirit. It's sweet, though, how hard he's trying, because it shows you that he cares. He's definitely having a bit of an internal panic since he's never done this before, but once he calms down, he'll take good care of you. Might go a little heavy on the seasoning in the chicken noodle soup, but hey, it's the thought that counts.

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lewis-winters · 5 months

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3 and 6 for the positivity meme?

I'll answer this backwards because my answer to no. 3 got long.

6 - what's a headcanon that you'll die on that hill?

Lewis Nixon III was a theater kid and has done drag in his life. This is forreal. The ghost of Dick Winters revealed this to me in a dream.

3 - what are some fics you go back and read again and again?

oh I love this question. in the last ask I did say I left out some creators and now is my time to redeem myself! (also another reminder that I desperately need to finish this massive fic rec post I have been steadily adding fics to since January BUT ANYWAY)

under the cut!

all of @churchkey's Winnix and ToyeMalarkey fics! god do I love them so much. I re-read A Spell of Riot once a year since it was completed.

and of course @anthrobrat's Bob, TP, and Gen Kill fics!

all of BristlingBassoon's Winnix fics - Queen for a Day inspired my "Lewis has done drag" conviction and When we met, you'd never expect this series is just. divine.

@marycontraire's Contact Tracing. of course.

make it up as we go along - Joe drives his cab, Chuck plays Call of Duty, and Babe just wants to pass Biochem; their apartment is like Grand Central at the best of times and that’s without the two possible fugitives they decided to harbor in the guest room; Luz’s life is turning into a terrible romcom about a coffee shop; Harry’s friends are bad at running a bar but they’re trying their best; somebody got punched in the face; and someday there will be a New York Times Bestseller about all of it.

Or, the interlinked soap opera-worthy drama of a group of millennials in Philadelphia, told day by day.

Lie if God is Sleeping - Gene flipped the puzzle over to read the back. “My name is Edward Heffron,” he read aloud. “I killed a man, and now I’m paying the price. 18,000 pieces. It will take approximately seven days to complete me. For experienced players only.”

What the fuck was a curse this nasty doing in a Philadelphia used bookstore?

rivers always reach the sea - my favorite webgott canon era series fic ever

Situation Normal - Winters and Nixon move to the city, reunite with some old friends and find themselves adopting a new, four-legged one.

By Small and Small - Babe wants to keep talking with Gene, but he doesn’t really know what to say. He feels like, in the past, he never would’ve shut up, but now, since Julian, he’s just got nothing. Maybe that’s grieving; Bill says that’s grieving, anyway, but Bill uses the term like a Band-Aid to put over every aspect of Babe that has changed.

Or: The one where Gene is in med school and Babe's messed up over Julian.

Dear Lover - A group of friends who supervise soldiers' mail are secretly very invested in one Major Winters' letters to a woman he seems to be having a secret affair with.

all or SJtrinity's Band of Brothers (webgott) fics and The Pacific (sledgefu and andyeddie) fics

Green and Gold - Merriell has dark magic and a guilty conscious. He never considered how the war would change them.

The American Sublime - "Tactician that he is, he finds the likelihood of still being loved by someone who, thanks to him, has just awakened to a wicked hangover and a face full of cold piss next to nil."

Dick Winters and Lewis Nixon billet together at a farmhouse in Holland for a rare few weeks of peace and privacy, while Dick struggles to process his promotion and his time away from Easy Company. Set during the first minutes of Episode 5, "Crossroads."

Cows. Wildflowers. Feelings. Handjobs.

Black Ink on Some Blue Lines - It’s been sixteen years since the letter was written, but it never found its way to the one it was intended for. The thing about secrets is they eat away at you, not all at once but slowly over the years, and you begin to wonder, to play out the what if scenarios in your mind. Instead, David buried it away and pretended like it never existed. He should have killed it, he thinks to himself, not buried it while it still had breath in its lungs.

In which David remembers his evolving relationship with Joe over the course of the war and decides to deliver a letter.

Baby You Can Drive My Car - Everyone has their thing. Perco takes watches. Nix scrounges for liquor. Welsh continues his never-ending quest for anything that will please Kitty Grogan. Even Eugene robs abandoned apothecaries with only a touch of guilt, making off with as many bandages and sulfa packets as he can carry. And then there’s Speirs, sweeping behind them like a shadow and carrying away anything they leave behind that sparkles or shines.

Babe steals cars. He’s getting pretty good at it.

Come in From the Cold - In which Smokey Gordon's coffee shop 'Bastogne' saves lives by lending cutting instruments and offering a steady supply of caffeine and sugary goodness. The shenanigans are just a by-product.

Call me 'sweetheart', Please? by @mariamegale - A not-relationship in the making. (baberoe)

anthroposcene, interrupted - Three months ago, Ray Person was a Philosophy major at Harvard. Now, he's dodging Runners trying to get from St. Louis to Cambridge without a) starving, b) dying by accident or c) offing himself. However, three's company, and it comes in the form of a dog with no bark and a taciturn Marine Staff Sergeant who's last name is Not-Pitt, which has gotta count for something.

#ask #ask game #webgott #winnix #baberoe #speirton #sledgefu #fic rec

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ourmiraclealigner · 3 years

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Easy CO. Holiday Reacts

Gif not mine! Credit to owner.

a/n: happy holidays everyone! i know everyone doesn’t celebrate Christmas, so if you don’t, no specific holiday is mentioned in this so everyone can read :)

warnings: none

taglist: @hellitwasyoufirstsergeant @mavysnavy @ivy-miranda-2390 @ya-yeeteth @rayofshanshine @primusk @punkgeekchic @inglourious-imagines @wexhappyxfew @vintagelavenderskies @easy-company-tradition @meteora-fc @teenmagazines @order-of-river-phoenix @contrabandhothead

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Richard Winters:

- When the holiday season rolls around, Richard can’t stop the excitement that arises in him.

- It’s not the gifts that excite him, Richard always tells everyone to not get him anything and that he already has everything he needs.

- He’s excited about the time that he gets to spend with you- decorating, cooking, and shopping for presents for friends and family.

- He loves the little break from work he gets, content with getting to sleep in, with you in his arms.

- He knows it’s time he’ll never get back, and he cherishes it more than any gift anyone could possibly get him.

- He finds himself happier than he ever thought he could be when he wakes up with you in his arms, protecting each other from the cold air that is just outside your mess of blankets.

- After a few minutes, he can’t stop himself from pressing light, fleeting kisses to your face, smiling when your eyes flutter open.

Lewis Nixon:

- Unlike Richard, gifts are a big thing for Lewis during the holidays.

- Since he grew up with a wealthy family, he uses his money to show his love.

- He showers you with gifts all month long, handing them to you with a smile, his hands sweaty with anticipation.

- “I know you mentioned wanting this a while ago, I just couldn’t find it anywhere until a few days ago. I’ve been looking all around.”

- He looks at you nervously as you unwrap the box, smiling when you realize it’s a book you had told him you were interested in reading.

- He wraps his arm around you as you thank him, pulling you into his side.

- “I’m glad you like it, sweetheart.” He mumbles as he presses a kiss to your forehead.

Ron Speirs:

- Ron is indifferent when it comes to the holidays.

- He’s not overly excited or overly annoyed by the holiday cheer, he doesn’t care either way.

- He doesn't spoil your fun though, taking you to go see the lights in the city and in your neighborhood.

- You both get bundled up, hands intertwined as you walk around with smiles.

- He’ll kiss your temple whenever your face lights up, mumbling “You like this one? It’s pretty.”

- As you walk back to the car, he’ll unbutton his coat before pulling you into his side, wrapping his arm and half of his coat around you.

- “You’re so cold, baby, let me warm you up.”

Eugene Roe:

- Growing up with a big family, the holidays always meant chaos for Eugene.

- When he went away to fight, he spent too many away from home, experiencing a new kind of chaos.

- So, when you and Gene spent your first December together, he was shocked to find himself relaxed every night.

- He’d sit on the couch, exhausted and eyes half lidded as he watched you hang up the decorations and hum to yourself.

- “Come here.” He’d always end up mumbling, patting the open spot next to him. “I miss you.”

- When you did, he’d wrap his arm around your shoulder, leaning his head against yours as he let his eyes finally shut.

- “Let's keep the decorations up until after the New Year… they’re too cute to take down right away.” He sleepily mumbles, fingers rubbing soft patterns into the skin of your shoulder.

George Luz:

- George loves the holidays, and he’s not afraid to show it.

- Every year he goes above and beyond, coming home with more decorations than the year before.

- He’s always humming some sort of song as he’s working around the house, and even loves to help you in the kitchen.

- He’s always gently tugging on your waist after a few minutes, whining and begging you to slow dance with him.

- When you finally agree, his head immediately nuzzles into your neck as he softly sings whatever song is playing (somehow he knows them all).

- After a few songs he lifts his head, pressing a light kiss to your nose as he mumbles, “I’m so lucky I get to spend another holiday with you.”

- He’ll press a chaste kiss to your lips before pulling away, stepping closer to the counter. “Teach me how to make these.”

Joe Liebgott:

- Joe tries to act like he hates when the holiday season rolls around, but deep down, he loves it.

- He’ll help you decorate, feigning a few sighs as your favorite record plays softly in the background. After some convincing, he’ll start a fire in the fireplace, your small, shared house cozy as his cat hits some of the decorations with their paw.

- “Joe, you really don’t have to help me.” You say softly, “I don’t want you to be miserable.”

- He feels his chest tighten, his cheeks flushing as he realizes how pretty you look as the soft light of the fire hits you.

- “No, no, it’s fine.” He responds, his tone gentle. “It’ll be quicker if I help, right?”

- You chuckle, knowing Joe was having a better time than he was letting on. “Right.”

- He kisses your cheek, hand lingering on your back before he mumbles “Let me help you with this..”

Don Malarkey:

- Don gets quiet during the holidays.

- December always brings back memories he’d like to forget, and he finds it hard to come back after he shuts down.

- But, you brought new life back to the month, replacing the sorrow and dread he felt with love and happiness.

- You prefer to stay in most nights, forgoing endless invitations to dinners and parties to be able to stay inside, exchanging small gifts and kisses as you listen to the radio.

- You stay wrapped inside of a blanket, pressed against his side as he runs his fingers through your hair most nights.

- He’ll quietly sing if he knows the lyrics to whatever song is playing, his deep soothing voice lulling you to sleep.

- And once he realizes you’ve fallen asleep, he’ll gently pick you up and carry you to bed, pressing a kiss to your cheek before slipping in next to you.

Chuck Grant:

- Chuck tries to be home a lot earlier than usual when December rolls around.

- Other months, he finds himself working later than he planned, always feeling guilty when he walks through the door to find you haven't eaten dinner, and were waiting for him.

- So, he makes a point to always close on time in order to be home as you start cooking, so he can talk to you and help you.

- You don’t do much for the holidays, opting to just spend it with your families when the days roll around.

- Of course, you’ll get each other gifts and drive around to see the lights, but nothing much besides that.

- Growing up, Chuck's family never did much for the holidays, so that was what he was used to.

- As you lay in bed, his hand running up and down your side, he’ll mumble “I love doing this with you..just you and me here, nothing to worry about.”

Floyd Talbert:

- You and Floyd are very seldom home or alone during the holiday season.

- You’ve both made a lot of friends, so almost every weekend you’re having dinner or at a party celebrating.

- You spend a lot of time and money on gifts for friends and family, and it seems as if you’re trying to figure out a new dish to bring to every party.

- He still tries to make the month special for you, making sure there’s a few days that you both can just stay home and relax.

- After a few years, though, Floyd gets tired of the constant get togethers, so you both decide not to attend anymore.

- You spend the nights at home, alone together, sometimes venturing into town to see a holiday movie.

- He prefers it this way, always telling you how much he loves being alone with you.

Shifty Powers:

- Shifty prefers to spend his time outside during the holidays.

- As soon as he gets home from work he’s changing into warmer clothes, wanting to get outside as quickly as possible.

- Any winter activities, you’ll end up doing.

- He loves sledding and building snowmen (even though it always ends up in a big snowball fight).

- You went ice skating once, but it ended in a lot of bruises between the both of you as neither of you could keep your balance.

- He prefers somewhere private anyway, as he likes to press kisses to your red nose to try to keep it warm.

- “You look so cold, baby..why don’t we start heading inside?” He’ll always say as the sun begins to set.

Bill Guarnere:

- December means lots of time with Bill’s family.

- It’s quite a stressful month for the both of you, trying to figure out what days to go to his family, what days to go to yours, what gifts you’re going to buy, what dish you’re going to bring, etc.

- Bill is hardly any help, he’s awful at relaying information between you and his mom and sisters.

- He tries, but always forgets by the time he means to tell you.

- He’s used to the holiday stress though, so he doesn’t let it cloud his joy.

- When he sees it start to affect yours, though, he does what he always loved to do as a child- go get candy.

- With a big smile, he takes you to the candy store he often went to as a child, getting a bag full of his favorites and new things to try, so you can both go home and enjoy.

Joe Toye:

- Joe is the only one that genuinely does not like the holiday season.

- He pretends it isn’t happening, and treats the whole month like it was just any other.

- He is clear about not wanting any gifts, and will get upset if you try to give him any.

- Of course, he’ll get you one or two, to try and show how grateful he is for everything you’ve done for him and how you’ve stuck by his side.

- But, there's no decorations, or baking, or strolls through town looking at the lights.

- After a few years, he loosens up, but still has no interest in doing anything except getting gifts and letting you make cookies.

- He’ll always apologize, though, feeling awful for taking away your fun, but hoping you’ll understand.

Babe Heffron:

- Babe’s excitement is up there with George’s, but is not quite as high.

- He loves it more than you, and will spend all month talking about how excited he is, and how much fun he’s having.

- He’s used to getting spoiled by his mother though, so he keeps bugging you to make all of these recipes his mother does until you give in.

- Babe is also constantly slipping and falling on ice, so you’re constantly cleaning and bandaging small cuts and scrapes.

- You swear he comes home with a new one everyday.

- Once you finish, he’ll always press a light kiss to your lips, a soft smile on his face as he looks down at you.

- “Thank you for taking such good care of me, baby.” He’ll softly mumble.

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fromcrossroadstoking · 3 years

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Thank you for the tag @scarecrowmax 💜

Favorite color: blue although green is a close second

Currently reading: Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

Last Song: i drive me mad by renforshort

Last Series: completed? Better Off Ted but I`m currently watching Mindhunter, Helstrom, Santa Clarita Diet, and Watchmen

Last movie: Fear Street 1994

Sweet, savory, or spicy: all of them! but I do have a massive sweet tooth

Craving: ice cream or a bagel

Tea or coffee: i love them both so very very much

Currently working on: fics that I`m making absolutely no progress on because a new AU has lodged itself in my brain and I CANNOT stop thinking about it and I just want to talk about it so bad but then I feel guilty because I haven't finished the other fics...

Tagging (only if you want to!) @indigosandviolets @alienoresimagines @onlyyouexisthere @musicnoots @wexhappyxfew @genes-heffron

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miraclealignersv · 5 years

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Sleeping Problems (Edward “Babe” Heffron x reader)

Ask: I’m about to get reallllll specific, could you write a prompt where the Babe Heffron and y/n move in together but y/n snores and babe kicks in his sleep?

A/n: first off I’d like to apologize for not posting this, it has been sitting in my inbox for the past month. Also I started to work on it and I never quite finished it (I wrote it like five times I never liked the outcome).

+ also after sharing a room with my older brother for what seemed 50 years of my life I know all too well that snoring does indeed drive someone insane. My guy would stop breathing for like ten seconds and I would panic cos I thought he had died. (I’m convinced he did that shit on purpose)

Tag list: @gottapenny @wexhappyxfew @medievalfangirl @bandofmarvels @itisjustmethistime @starryrevelations @snafus-peckuh @etainlord

Y/n loved Edward Heffron with everything she had, he never really asked her to move in per se. It all started by leaving a toothbrush in his bathroom, later upgraded to a set of pajamas until she had completely infiltrated his closet with outfits. Not only that but there were little touches, she would often arrive at his place earlier than he did. She would gush over the new wine glasses she had bought, or even gush over the fancy non-stick pan she had found.

Slowly she started spending more and more time at his place and he didn’t mind it. They would happily get ready for bed, standing side by side near the bathroom sink as they brushed their teeth with the minty toothpaste. Both giggling over something dumb either of them had done or said. Ed watching attentively as she applied the face creams onto her beautiful face, countless times telling her that she didn’t need them.

”Wrinkles my ass”

It was all fine, everything was peachy. Until y/n was pulled into deep slumber, clung onto Ed’s arm like a goddamn koala. He didn’t mind that, no, it was the sounds that came from his lover. The loud snoring keeping him up at late hours of the night. Panicking a few times here and there when she would stay quiet, often scared that the love of his life had stopped breathing. Only for her to gasp loudly and continue to snore. The thing was, y/n only snored sometimes. He loved the woman to death but he prayed to God Almighty every night that he could get a full night of sleep.

As the weeks went on, the snoring continued along with the sleepless nights. Ed finding the only alternative was to sleep for a few hours on the couch and later, before she awoke, would magically reappear by her side. He never said anything, god, he couldn’t imagine her little face when he broke the news to her.

However, y/n also had a problem. Her main problem was when the goofy angel sleeping next to her would kick her in the ribs when she was deep in slumber. The man moved too much, throwing punches here and there. y/n starting to believe that maybe she should take boxing up as a hobby since she had gotten better and better at dodging the slaps and punches her beloved Edward Heffron would occasionally throw as he situated himself comfortably. Again, she didn’t say anything. Only found that a barrier of pillows between him and her was perhaps the best alternative (apart from restraining his arms and legs with the bedsheets).

Both had a problem, and both didn’t say anything. Not until one night y/n had awoken from her deep hibernation, ravenous and in search for something to much on. Making her way into the kitchen as his mouth salivated for the leftover pasta she had cooked up for dinner earlier that night, only to slowly turn around and find George soundly asleep on their new couch.

Slowly chewing the mouthful of pasta she made her way towards the sleeping man, the tuppawear in her hold. Slightly shaking him, just enough for him to jolt awake and find Y/n staring down at him as she fed herself another forkful of pasta.

“Hi honey,” Ed muttered while he rubbed his eyes, y/n only chewed and raised her eyebrows as she brought her hand up to wave at the sleepy man. “Just testing out the new couch, very very sturdy.” He patted the cushion, y/n only swallowed and sighed as she reached over to turn the light in the living room on. Edward wincing, immediately groaning as the bright light shone on his eyes.

“My bullshit detector is going off, babe” y/n slowly spoke, her eyes squinting as she stuck her fork into the plastic container and into her mouth.

“I didn’t know you came with one of those,” Edward teased, y/n trying her hardest not to laugh and give in to whatever he was saying. “I think I sleptwalked or sleepwalked, whatever it’s called” he lied again, y/n raised her eyebrow as she continued to chew. Slowly nodding as she processed the information.

“And you pulled two pillows and a blanket from the hallway closet with you?” She asked, eyebrow raised in question. Ed opened his mouth to speak, trying to come up with a response or some sort of excuse.

“Wow, your bullshit detector is very good” he slowly nodded an impressive chuckle leaving his mouth as y/n cocked her head to the side and smiled at the compliment.

“What’s wrong?” She knew Edward’s tactics all too well. When an argument arose he would try to change the topic by giving her a compliment, it was his way of avoiding any sort of argument or what he called “serious time” between both of them. The question of sending Ed in a spiral, not knowing what to say or do.

He hesitated before finally spitting it out, “You snore very very loud” immediately after the words were out in the open he covered his mouth with both of his hands as he watched y/n process the statement.

“It’s back again, Christ, why didn’t you tell me?” Y/n sighed as Ed lowered his hands, “the nasal strips worked wonders last time, guess I’ll have to pick some of those up at the pharmacy” she placed her hand on her hip, Ed raising his eyebrow this time.

“That’s it, nasal strips are going to solve our problems?” He asked, y/n closed her eyes and turned towards Edward who had the biggest grin on his face.

“On the topic, could you possibly stop kicking me like im a goddamn soccer ball?” She pleaded as she set the container down on the small bookshelf behind her. “I swear, I feel like I could go head to head with Sony Liston and probably win” y/n chuckled, Ed only shook his head before laughing himself.

“Who needs a trainer when you have Babe Heffron” He proudly stated, y/n only shook her head and reached for his hand.

“We’ll figure everything out in the morning, let’s just go back to bed.” She whispered, Edward hummed and leaned in to place a kiss on her forehead.

“My little snoring angel,” he chuckled as he pulled away, y/n rolled her eyes as she picked her pasta up from where she had left it.

“You know, I could always strap your arms and legs. That could be a solution” y/n called as she opened the refrigerator door, Ed chuckled.

“Ooh kinky,” y/n shook her head as a smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. “You know we could always buy bunk beds, I could get the top bunk and you could get the bottom bunk” he shrugged at his own suggestion, y/n appeared from behind the wall and raised an eyebrow.

“what are you five? We are not getting bunk beds.”

#band of brothers imagine #band of brothers x reader #band of brothers #im sorry this is up so late #college is killing me fam #edward heffron x reader #edward heffron #babe heffron imagine #babe heffron x reader #babe heffron

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himbowelsh · 4 years

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19,29, 39, 49! For the writing asks!

meme, meme, senora, meme your body line (accepting)

19. Are there any stories that you’ve written that you’d really love to do a sequel to?

I’m very picky about sequels! Like... I actively dislike people asking “can you write a follow-up to xyz?” because if it’s a story I’ve already finished, already closed the book on, I’m sort of done with it. Finished piece, no interest in dragging it further. Unless the person requesting has an exciting original idea, or if I personally feel there’s more to explore... I probably won’t write follow-ups to things.

29. Do you have a story that you feel doesn’t get as much love as you’d like?

Never mind that it’s one of my more popular fics. I’ve never written anything better than driving babe heffron and never will.

39. Do you prefer first, second or third person?

Third person, definitely! Second person POV is a pet peeve of mine, and... first person is jarring. Like, I don’t mind it in a book, if it’s done well; I’ve even experimented a bit with it myself, in an original work. When it comes to fanfic, however, third person is the way to go. Not only is it the most popular POV in fanwork, it’s also... what people kind of expect? The smoothest to read? If I open up a fic and it’s written in 2nd Person POV, I’ll close it; if it’s 1st Person POV, I’ll read a few sentences just to see how they handle it, but getting through it will be a chore.

49. Can you remember the first fic you read? What was it about?

My first ever fic for the Band of Brothers fandom was a little number by some author called @aces-low : The Mimic. At this time I’d legit only watched the first episode of the show, could recognize Winters, Luz, and no one else. But I wanted to get a feel of the fandom, figured an AU was a great place to start... and wow, am I glad I picked a great author to dive in with! Still have very fond memories of this fic, because it sort of introduced me to a lot of the characters and propelled me deeper into the fandom. (And made me stan LuzToye body and soul, so, thanks for that.)

The first fic I ever read was an Animorphs angst fic, on FFN.net, which I stumbled on when I was 10. Had no idea what I was reading, but it sure opened up a world of possibilities.

#aces-low

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band of brothers fic rec (ft. the pacific)

nobody asked for this is a self indulgent list because this fandom has a lot of quality works that deserve recognition:

Easy’s Omega by GGCharms

Omega Eugene Roe is assigned to be a medic to the 506th Infantry Regiment's only all Alpha company, Easy Company. Watch as he earns his place among them, becomes pack, and (unintentionally) finds his Alpha and a family.

[unfinished / abo / baberoe / doc roe centric]

Doc Roe is the soul omega in a company made up predominantly of alpha’s and beta’s, in a world where omega’s serving in the military is still a very new concept. And I think the study into that is really interesting, there aren’t enough good historical abo’s set during the early to mid 1900s.

letters between continents by aliaaaaaa

Shelton and Roe sharing their worries, anxieties, hopes, and dreams in a series of letters throughout the war.

[bob-pacific crossover / sledgefu / baberoe / snafroe friendship]

Really good angsty cajun boy’s writing correspondence throughout their individual war’s. The prospect of doc and snafu being either close friends or cousins is a favorite headcanon of mine.

catch it down in new orleans by starblessed

Gene’s not sure what he regrets more – inviting Babe down to Louisiana for the week while his cousin is also visiting, or saying it was fine if Babe brought his friends with him.

Merriell is the last person Gene wants in the house when his boyfriend and his friends show up. But, well, it’s not like he can kick his cousin out. It seems like the only option for Babe and his posse is just to learn to live with him.

Not if Gene can help it.

[bob-pacific crossover / sledgefu / baberoe / they’re cousins this time]

Cajun cousins do it best. Big family values down on the bayou.

Delivered as a Whisper by mytimehaspassed

They work nights, work bars and corners and alleyways and pool halls and night clubs.

[baberoe / snafroe / sledgefu / murder mystery]

A Softer War by twelve_pastels

In 1945, Edward Heffron comes home from War. In 1951, Babe punches a guy through a plate glass window, loses half his tastebuds, flees from alligators, and moves in with a doctor. All of these things are related.

[babe centric / baberoe / post-war]

Babe after the war, a really good study into veterans and PTSD. Definitely one of my favorite BoB fics ever.

Center Stone alyseofwonderland (Esyla), Esyla

They are the same, at their centers, at their cores. Ronald Speirs has a center of stone and Eugene knows exactly what that feels like.

[speirsroe / magical realism]

Rarepair that deserves more. I think this author really captures their characters, as well as a presumed relationship dynamic.

and what you've got is magic by cptnwinters

The day Babe Heffron meets Eugene Roe, he falls through a compartment door on the Hogwarts Express straight into Eugene’s lap. It’s (unfortunately) not the only time it happens.

Or: The Hogwarts AU.

[baberoe / harry potter fusion]

Just a really sweet Hogwarts AU.

Follow My Lead by Emono

George just never thought he’d meet a Sex God at his great-grandfather’s deli.

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“Who the fuck says ‘going steady’ anymore?”

[toyeluz / meet-cute}

Romance? In my deli?

Grass Knuckles Series by Emono

Please just read this entire series it’s so sweet.

Old Familiar Places by ama

George's relationship with Joe Toye wasn't exactly normal, or always happy, or easy to maintain. Sometimes he thought about ending it, or cursed the G.I. bill (which he blamed in the first place), but every time he made the five-hour drive to Philadelphia for a secret tryst it just felt... worth it.

[toyeluz / post-war]

Through the Gay Days by ama *****

“When you got to a camp, you just immediately sought out the other gay guys, just for the reinforcement of knowing you were not alone.” -- Pvt. Ben Small, Army Air Corps.

Four gay men arrive at Camp Toccoa in 1942, each thinking that they are alone. They're used to being alone and used to keeping secrets. But when Gene Roe, George Luz, Ed Tipper, and Chuck Grant meet, they realize that the war has shaken everything up, and together the four friends try to make it through the worst of the war--and the best.

[snafroe / tipper x lieb / toyeluz / speirsgrant / queer history]

Okay ladies and gents this is it. This fic is up there as one of the best I’ve had the blessing to read. This story is such a fantastic study into queer history, specifically pertaining to queer culture in the military that would go on to become the very foundations for the LGBTQA+ community as a whole. This author simply has an incredible grasp of queer history please read and support everything by ama.

they don’t know about the up all nights (they don’t know I’ve waited all my life) by PotofCoffee

Johnny and Bull throughout the war, in a slow meandering dance you might just call love.

[bull x martin / Period-Typical Homophobia]

Boy’s in love trying to figure themselves out.

By Small and Small by luxover

Babe wants to keep talking with Gene, but he doesn’t really know what to say. He feels like, in the past, he never would’ve shut up, but now, since Julian, he’s just got nothing. Maybe that’s grieving; Bill says that’s grieving, anyway, but Bill uses the term like a Band-Aid to put over every aspect of Babe that has changed.

Or: The one where Gene is in med school and Babe's messed up over Julian.

[baberoe / modern au / hurt-comfort]

Random The Pacific mentions just because:

My Sweet Summer by Emono

Eugene hears from his good friend George Luz about a charity farm he wants to do a story about. Feeling restless in Mobile, Eugene travels to Currahee to investigate the town and see if there's a story worth pursuing. There he finds people he'd never think he'd meet. A bright and bubbly ranch owner, his gruff business partner, a charming server, a modern (but happily married, damn it) witch, and a Lousiana boy who seems to have an eye for him.

Eugene lets himself enjoy the adventure and succumb to the sweet spell of Currahee.

[sledgefu / farm life]

Southern belle sledge meets farm boi snafu.

Where to Begin by ama

In the summer of 1946, Leckie travels down to Alabama for Sid’s wedding. Once there, he rekindles a friendship with Eugene Sledge. They’re both a little lost, a little broken, a little heartsick; it might not seem like the best basis for a relationship, but to their surprise they find themselves stumbling towards one anyway.

[leckie x sledge / post-war]

Rarepair, I know, but please give this one a chance cause it’s incredibly good. Two gay boys finding each other in 1940s america.

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That’s all folks, I might do another in a few months tho.

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MUSIC MONDAYS:

A series where I recommend a book, review it, and create a short playlist to give a sense of what the book is about.

This review may contain spoilers.

This is a long text post.

This week’s featured book is Now A Major Motion Picture by Cori McCarthy, a surprisingly lesser known contemporary young adult novel that explores complex family relationships, and the surprises that life sometimes has in store.

Imagine my surprise when I head over to Goodreads and see that this book has a (well-deserved) high rating, but a low number of ratings. It’s almost tragic to know that so few have encountered this book!

In a similar vein as Geekerella by Ashley Poston, McCarthy’s novel tells the story of a family touched by the power of adaptations and fandoms. Unlike Poston’s novel, which features a main character who’s lost her father, the father in McCarthy’s novel is alive but is in no way the father of the year.

Iris is born into a family touched by success, thanks to her grandmother’s feminist series, Elementia. Unlike many of the fans, however, Iris despises the story that ensured that her family would never have privacy. Things are about to change, however, when she sets off for Ireland with her little brother. Ryder is a hyper-active little boy that inspired the song choice “Boss of Me”. He and Iris are in Ireland so they can witness the filming of Elementia’s movie adaptation. She has been a sister, friend, saviour, and mother-substitute for her brother--neither have had normal childhoods. While in Ireland, Iris is forced to confront the unspoken anger and resentment in her heart, as well as the mysterious grandmother she never truly knew.

Now a Major Motion Picture is an adventure of a read. Not because it has magic or whimsical quests, but because of Iris’s growth. She makes mistakes and is sometimes quick to speak before thinking, but she isn’t one of those annoying protagonists who absolutely refuses to change, or acknowledge that she’s being a jerk. Her growth is also more realistic because it takes a while for her to appreciate her situation.

Somewhere in the novel, it is alluded that this is a trip to help Iris’s brother, Ryder, heal from a past incident. But I believe that this novel is just as much about Iris’s healing as well as her brother’s. The complexity of family is handled wonderfully as we see that her troublesome relationship with her dad is more than just a one-sided, “he’s the strict parent” theme. Much like Iris, her father, though not actually physically with them for much of the novel, is a character who is engulfed in his emotions. He is made an honorary frequent character by the mere power that he holds over his children. He isn’t a one-dimensional plot device--he is a gale force that is a constant for Iris, always mentally there to remind her of who she was raised to be.

This book is a collection of relationships that take root and shape the story in an unforgettable way. There are strong female characters that give this a powerful feminist feel--a constant reminder to girls and women that even though there is a struggle to succeed, it doesn’t mean you have to stop trying. There is Iris’s budding romance with a surprising young man and how he helps to empower her by reminding her of the talents she refuses to acknowledge. And there are the family connections that act as the bones of McCarthy’s story: Ryder’s strong, but excitable personality; the troubled, but very layered story behind Iris’s father’s view of the world; and the grandmother that seems to lead Iris to new discovery’s despite her having passed years before.

I really enjoyed Now a Major Motion Picture and I wish more people knew about this hidden gem. I loved reading more about the fantastical side of Ireland. I don’t think I’ve ever actually read an in-depth experience of a character being on a film set. Even The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo didn’t go extremely in-depth with the filming process.

I recommend this to anyone who’s a part of a fandom and who want to read a story about women helping each other be the best they can be. If you love books about protagonists who travel and fall in love, but also have more going for them than just a love story (personal growth, difficult family situations, etc), then McCarthy’s novel is definitely for you!

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Age Recommendation: 13+

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Family, Travel, Coming-of-Age, LGBTQ+

Add it to your Goodreads here.

See the playlist on Spotify here.

The Playlist & Why I Chose this Music:

1. Mad at the World by Heffron Drive

This song choice is pretty self-explanatory: Iris is mad at her situation and is completely jaded when the novel first begins.

2. The Living Years by Mike & the Mechanics

I first heard this song a couple of weeks ago. While her father is still alive, this song is reminiscent of Iris’s situation with her dad. Warning: This song may make you cry.

3. No Light, No Light by Florence + The Machine

This song speaks to Iris and I find that it does reflect her fear of allowing herself to accept that it’s okay to change your mentality on things you were once so determined to believe. It also mirrors the hectic emotions coursing through her.

4. One Thing by One Direction

If you read this novel, you’ll guess why I chose this song.

5. The Parting Glass by Celtic Woman

I asked one of my best friends, whose partner is Irish, if she could ask him for any recommendations for songs that made him think of Ireland. This was the very first one he recommended and I found the lilting tones and imagery beautiful. In fact, as I listened to it, there’s one particular scene that comes to mind.

6. Boss of Me by Kids in Motion

As mentioned earlier, this song choice was inspired by Iris’s little brother, Ryder. He is the younger brother trying to find his own shadow beyond his sister’s, so this novel is also about his coming of (very young) age.

7. Superwoman by Alicia Keys

This song speaks to the feminism in this book. Despite the negative situations and the attempts to tear down certain people, this story, at its core, is about strong characters and how they overcome the hurdles thrown at them.

Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?

Happy reading!

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How They React to an Argument With Reader

Anon: Mmm, so obviously this won't be answered for a bit (you're super popular, yay!) but how about Easy Company argument headcanons? So like, how they react in an argument with you? Idk, it was something I was thinking about with fic ideas and I trust you :)

Richard Winters: He becomes very reserved, but he never actually leaves the house. He will give you your space and spend time in another room in the house, and if you want to leave then he won’t stop you, but eventually, he’ll sit down with you and talk it out. Your arguments usually last about 2-3 hours, depending on the severity.

Lewis Nixon: He gets heavily drunk, even if you’ve been working with him on his alcoholism, an argument with you flips the switch. He’ll probably storm out of the house and go to his favorite local bar to get absolutely shit-faced. You’ll end up going to get him so he doesn’t drive home and in the morning - after the hangover’s subsided - you’ll try to make up. Your arguments can last anywhere from 12 hours to a full day.

Ronald Speirs: He gets quiet and leaves, locking the door and driving off to who knows where. He has a very good hold on his rage, but he doesn’t want you seeing him so angry. He comes back soon because he gets worried about you. Even if you don’t want him in the house, he’ll stay nearby. Your arguments really don’t last that long, maybe an hour and a half, tops.

Carwood Lipton: He doesn’t leave and he doesn’t walk away. He sits down with you and talks it out. He can’t stand the idea of you being upset with him, so he tries to make it stop as soon as possible. After the argument is done, he’ll spend time making sure you’re happy (hint hint) and the next day he’ll bring flower home. Your longest argument was about 45 minute long.

Darrell “Shifty” Powers: Are you kidding? Do you really think you two would argue. The only arguments you have are small ones about something stupid, and that only lasts about 5 minutes, tops.

Floyd Talbert: He gets visibly shaken and will probably break a vase or something while storming out. He won’t throw it, rather, he’ll knock it off the counter, but by the time he gets to the car he feels so bad about it that he turns right back around, walks inside, and helps you pick up the pieces before apologizing to you. Your arguments usually last about 20-30 minutes.

Bill Guarnere: Your arguments are fierce and loud as hell. Both of you are very stubborn so arguments are basically never ending. Neither of you leave, you just yell at each other until either your throats are raw or you forget what you were fighting about in the first place. Arguments can last up to 5 hours if it’s a serious enough topic.

Joe Toye: He’s definitely one of those infuriating fighters that never actually yells. You just yell and yell at him and he keeps himself steady no matter how furious he is. Usually he just rides out the argument until you tire yourself out, and then he explains his point, but he’ll be pissed. An argument varies depending on how angry you are and how long you’re willing to yell at him.

Denver “Bull” Randleman: I can’t really imagine the two of you getting into arguments. Like, it’d probably be over something really stupid and at most, the argument will last 15 minutes, because those last 10 minutes are for him to go out and get you some flowers.

Eugene Roe: Also another one who probably wouldn’t get into arguments with you. You’ve maybe had one major argument with him, and it didn’t last long. He just got very quiet and you felt terrible.

Lynn “Buck” Compton: He gets really arrogant when you two have an argument, and expects you to apologize to him, but you don’t comply, because you’re just as stubborn as he is. This makes arguments difficult, because neither of you are willing to apologize. Arguments can last up to a week if it’s really bad.

David Webster: He’s condescending when you argue, and tries to act as though he knows better than you. You usually end up leaving even though he keeps telling you to stop getting so “emotional.” Soon enough, he realizes that he was a bit of an ass, so he goes out to find you and apologizes. This usually takes about 2 days, though.

Joe Liebgott: To summarize your arguments in one word: explosive. There will be objects thrown, doors slammed, and if he’s angry enough, Joe has been known to punch a hole in the wall. If he does that, the argument ends right there, because he usually hurts his hand enough to where you get concerned. If he doesn’t punch anything, the two of you need a week long breather to get over it.

Donald Malarkey: He’s the type to confess his deepest feelings while arguing with you. You don’t argue often, but when you do, it’s less yelling and more disappointment and confessions. There are a lot of tears on both sides. He probably confessed he was in love with you during an argument. The fights don’t last all that long, though.

Edward “Babe” Heffron: He really tries not to argue with you, but when he does, it’s over in a few minutes. He communicates with you very well and just tells you how it is and then apologizes.

George Luz: He gets genuinely upset after he’s argued with you, because it’s not like him to get that way. He’s usually miserable for a long while after until you come to him and tell him that it’s okay and that you’re sorry. For the next couple of days, he finds ways to apologize. The length or the argument depends on how long you hold a grudge.

Charles “Chuck” Grant: He gets frustrated with you after an argument, because he just wishes that you could see it his way. He’ll go for a walk to clear his head and then come back and apologize to you, so long as you apologize in return. Your arguments last for 1-2 hours.

Frank Perconte: He gets very animated after an argument with you, and will most likely go to a friend’s house to vent for a while. If he knows that you’re really pissed, he’ll stay at his friends place over night to let you cool down, and then in the morning get over to your place early to make you breakfast and to apologize.

Johnny Martin: He gets really really quiet after an argument. Like, dangerously quiet, and then he walks away. The first time he did it, you thought he was leaving you, but the reality of it is, he walks away so that he can calm down and not have you see him at his worst. Your fights can last anywhere from a few hours to a week.

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Beatles songs for Band of Brothers characters

AND HERE IS PART THREE OF MY TOTALLY UNPLANNED BUT AWESOME (i hope) HBO WAR PLAYLIST TRILOGY! It’s going behind a read more because it’s insanely long, and I do apologise to anyone who doesn’t have their fav on here, but the cast size and the discography scope could’ve combined to have me doing this forever. I had to throw down some limits. Thank you for coming on this wild ride with me! Or if you’ve just tuned in, welcome, and I hope you enjoy <3

Dick Winters: Hey Jude // And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain / Don't carry the world upon your shoulders / For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool / By making his world a little colder / So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin / You're waiting for someone to perform with / And don't you know that it's just you? / Hey Jude, you'll do / The movement you need is on your shoulder

Lewis Nixon: Baby, You’re a Rich Man // How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people? / Now that you know who you are, what do you want to be? / And have you traveled very far? / Far as the eye can see / Tuned to a natural E / Happy to be that way / Now that you've found another key, what are you going to play?

Harry Welsh: All My Loving // Close your eyes and I'll kiss you / Tomorrow I'll miss you / Remember I'll always be true / And then while I'm away, I'll write home every day / And I'll send all my loving to you / I'll pretend that I'm kissing the lips I am missing / And hope that my dreams will come true / And then while I'm away, I'll write home every day / And I'll send all my loving to you

Ron Speirs: The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill // He went out tiger hunting with his elephant and gun / In case of accidents, he always took his mom / He's the all American bullet-headed saxon mother's son / Deep in the jungle where the mighty tiger lies / Bill and his elephants were taken by surprise / So Captain Marvel zapped in right between the eyes / The children asked him if to kill was not a sin / Not when he looked so fierce, his mother butted in / If looks could kill it would have been us instead of him

Carwood Lipton: While My Guitar Gently Weeps // I look at the world and I notice it's turning / While my guitar gently weeps / With every mistake, we must surely be learning / Still my guitar gently weeps / I don't know how nobody told you how to unfold your love / I don't know how someone controlled you / They bought and sold you / I look at you all / I see the love there that's sleeping / While my guitar gently weeps

Donald Malarkey: With a Little Help From My Friends // What do I do when my love is away / (Does it worry you to be alone?) / How do I feel by the end of the day / (Are you sad because you're on your own?) / Would you believe in a love at first sight? / Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time / What do you see when you turn out the light? / I can't tell you, but I know it's mine / I’ll get by with a little help from my friends

Bill Guarnere: Getting Better // Me used to be angry young man / Me hiding me head in the sand / You gave me the word, I finally heard / I'm doing the best that I can / Man, I was mean, but I'm changing my scene / And I'm doing the best that I can / I've got to admit, it's getting better / A little better all the time/ Can’t get no worse

George Luz: Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band // It was twenty years ago today / Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play / They've been going in and out of style / But they're guaranteed to raise a smile / So may I introduce to you / The act you've known for all these years / Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / It's wonderful to be here / It's certainly a thrill / You're such a lovely audience / We'd like to take you home with us / We'd love to take you home

Joe Liebgott: Hey Bulldog // Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles / What makes you think you're something special when you smile? / Childlike, no one understands / Jackknife in your sweaty hands / Some kind of innocence is measured out in years / You don't know what it's like to listen to your fears / Some kind of solitude is measured out in you / You think you know me, but you haven't got a clue

Buck Compton: Yesterday // Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away / Now it looks as though they're here to stay / Oh, I believe in yesterday / Suddenly I'm not half the man I used to be / There's a shadow hanging over me / Oh, yesterday came suddenly / Yesterday love was such an easy game to play / Now I need a place to hide away

Skip Muck & Alex Penkala: Two of us // Two of us riding nowhere / Spending someone's hard earned pay / Two of us Sunday driving / Not arriving / On our way back home / Two of us sending postcards / Writing letters on my wall / You and me burning matches / Lifting latches / On our way back home / You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead

Eugene Roe: Dear Prudence // Dear Prudence, open up your eyes / Dear Prudence, see the sunny skies / The wind is low, the birds will sing that you are part of everything / Dear Prudence, won't you open up your eyes? / Dear Prudence, let me see you smile / Dear Prudence, like a little child / The clouds will be a daisy chain / So let me see you smile again

Babe Heffron: Help! // When I was younger, so much younger than today / I never needed anybody's help in any way / But now these days are gone, and I'm not so self assured / And now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors / And now my life has changed in oh so many ways / My independence seems to vanish in the haze / But ev'ry now and then I feel so insecure / I know that I just need you like I've never done before

Joe Toye: Helter Skelter // When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide / Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride / ‘Til I get to the bottom and I see you again / Do you, don't you want me to love you? / I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you / Will you, won't you want me to make you? / I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you / Tell me, tell me / Tell me the answer / You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer

Frank Perconte: Old Brown Shoe // If I grow up I'll be a singer / Wearing rings on every finger/ Not worrying what they or you say / I'll live and love and maybe someday / Who knows, baby, you may comfort me / I may appear to be imperfect / My love is something you can't reject / I'm changing faster than the weather / If you and me should get together / Who knows, baby, you may comfort me

Floyd Talbert: One after 909 // My baby said she's trav'ling on the one after 909 / I said move over honey I'm traveling on that line / I said move over once, move over twice / Come on baby don't be cold as ice / Said she's trav'ling on the one after 909 / I got my bag, run to the station / Railman says you've got the the wrong location / I got my bag, run right home / Then I find I've got the number wrong

Charles Grant: Any Time At All // If you're feeling sorry and sad, I'd really sympathize / If the sun has faded away, I'll try to make it shine / There's nothing I won't do / If you need a shoulder to cry on, I hope it will be mine / Call me tonight, and I'll come to you / Any time at all, all you've gotta do is call and I'll be there

Bull Randleman: Fixing a Hole // I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in / And stops my mind from wandering / Where it will go / I'm filling the cracks that ran through the door / And kept my mind from wandering / Where it will go / And it really doesn't matter if I'm wrong / I'm right where I belong I'm right / Where I belong / I'm taking the time for a number of things that weren't important yesterday

Johnny Martin: Good Morning, Good Morning // Going to work, don't want to go, feeling low down / Heading for home, you start to roam, then you're in town / Everybody knows there's nothing doing / Everything is closed, it's like a ruin / Everyone you see is half asleep / And you're on your own, you're in the street / Good morning, good morning / Nothing has changed, it's still the same / I've got nothing to say but it's okay / Good morning, good morning

David Webster: We Can Work it Out // Think of what you're saying / You can get it wrong and still you think that it's alright / Think of what I'm saying / We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night / Try to see it my way / Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong / While you see it your way / There's a chance that we may fall apart before too long / We can work it out

Shifty Powers: All You Need is Love // There’s nothing you can make that can't be made / No one you can save that can't be saved / Nothing you can do, but you can learn how to be you in time / It's easy / Nothing you can know that isn't known / Nothing you can see that isn't shown / Nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be / It's easy/ All you need is love

Skinny Sisk: Boys // I been told when a boy kiss a girl / Take a trip around the world / My girl says when I kiss her lips / Gets a thrill through her fingertips / Yeah, she say ya do / Well, I’m talking about boys / Don’t you know I mean boys / What a bundle of joy!

Renee Lemaire: Eleanor Rigby // Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her name / Nobody came / Father McKenzie, wiping the dirt from his hands as he walks from the grave / No one was saved / All the lonely people / Where do they all come from? / All the lonely people / Where do they all belong?

Ralph Spina: When I’m Sixty-Four // I could be handy, mending a fuse when your lights have gone / You can knit a sweater by the fireside / Sunday mornings, go for a ride / Doing the garden, digging the weeds / Who could ask for more / Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I'm sixty-four?

Albert Blithe: Blackbird // Blackbird singing in the dead of night / Take these broken wings and learn to fly / All your life / You were only waiting for this moment to arise / Blackbird singing in the dead of night / Take these sunken eyes and learn to see / All your life / You were only waiting for this moment to be free / Blackbird fly, blackbird fly / Into the light of the dark black night

John Janovec: A Day In the Life // I read the news today, oh boy / About a lucky man who made the grade / And though the news was rather sad / Well, I just had to laugh / I saw the photograph / I saw a film today, oh boy / The English army had just won the war / A crowd of people turned away / But I just had to look, having read the book

Herbert Sobel: I’m Looking Through You // I'm looking through you, where did you go? / I thought I knew you / What did I know? / You don't look different, but you have changed / I'm looking through you / You're not the same / You're thinking of me the same old way / You were above me, but not today / The only difference is you're down there / I'm looking through you, and you’re nowhere

Norman Dike: Nowhere Man // He’s a real nowhere man / Living in his nowhere land / Making all his nowhere plans for nobody / Doesn’t have a point of view / Knows not where he’s going to / Isn’t he a bit like you and me? / Nowhere Man, don’t worry / Take your time, don’t hurry / Leave it all ‘til somebody else lends you a hand

#band of brothers #fandom playlists #THIS BEAST #it is complete #music recs

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splitdemonidentity · 7 years

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Rant Warning

I’m warning you now, this gets very long because it is late and I have a lot a feelings to get out.

OK!

So I don’t have YoutubeRed and I don’t watch Buzzfeed videos very often but I need to complain about something in Squad Wars. Admitting full well I never actually watched the episode and only watched about 10 seconds of the most recent episode’s preview because I wanted to know who was on. Because I thought I saw Kendall Schmidt and the episode was on pro-wrestling by all accounts I should be interested, I like both those things. A lot. But I can’t be.

Because--

HEFFRON DRIVE IS NOT BIG TIME RUSH! WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK?

Look Buzzfeed I know you aren’t great at that whole “research” thing, you curate gifs and put them in lists and I get that. Someone needs to do it and people get scared of reddit sometimes.

But would it be so hard to look at a Wikipedia article, a Spotify page, or a Twitter handle --I promise the fact that Kendall’s twitter handle is “@heffrondrive” isn’t some weird in joke that he’s just been carrying around for like, nine years-- , or I dunno ask who this hirsute motherfucker the former teen pop star brought with him to the shoot is? It would take like five seconds depending on your internet connection and you’re Buzzfeed you probably have very wide internet pipes.

Yes they both feature Kendall Schmidt, and Dustin Belt was the lead guitarist for Big Time Rush’s backing band but he was never an actual member of the group so you can’t say he was in Big Time Rush. The long hair and the moustache wouldn’t have gone over great on Nickelodeon’s apparent like 15 year old.

Kendall and Dustin founded Heffron Drive before Kendall even tried out for Big Time Rush and as a set THEY ARE HEFFRON DRIVE! If you want to have Kendall but have it be Big Time Rush bring in James or Logan or Carlos, even Ciara Bravo would be a better option coz she was at least on the show.

Plus the musical stylings of the two groups aren’t even similar.

Big Time Rush is boy band and has all the accouterments of a boy band things like harmonies, wardrobe, choreography, the strange feeling that all four men singing this inoffensive love song are singing it at the same woman.

Whereas Heffron Drive is all indie pop with random electronica influences. Seriously just listen to the weird distortion on the chorus in “Don’t Let Me Go” for a more recent example or the very beginning of “Stand Forever” if you want an older example.

You’d never hear that kind of stuff in a Big Time Rush song. The closest you’d get is the terrible tinny alarm clock blare from “Get Up” which is frankly, startlingly literal. Also Big Time Rush wouldn’t never dropped a very obvious f-bomb in one of their songs but in “Fingers Crossed” it is best enunciated part of an already well-enunciated song.

Big Time Rush and Heffron Drive are not one in the same they shouldn’t have been considered one in the same and yet that is what happened and it’s beginning to make me want to set things on fire.

Yes, I do understand I am probably unreasonably salty about this.

But you must understand, I discovered Heffron Drive in 2008 on MySpace there were maybe two songs up at the time but I fell in so earnestly in love with these two emo boys making music in what sounded like their bedrooms. And I fell for Dustin in particular because he was quite different in a way my broken-hearted 14 or 15-year-old self latched immediately onto and which helped me get out of the pain of this first heartbreak I had just experienced.

And holy hell do I still love his rap verse in “Love Letter” so goddamn much.

As time went on I eventually found and watched through the means of LiveJournal fandom as Dustin became a snarky, bitter, seemingly inebriated tweeting hipster boy because his best friend was doing this boy band crap all the time and forgetting him which eventually turned me on to Big Time Rush because clearly Heffron Drive probably not going to be a thing for a while and I had run down the actual Heffron Drive musical catalogue so I may as well. {Plus it had it’s own HoYay page on TVTropes which was enough to intrigue me}.

And don’t get me wrong, I like Big Time Rush I really do they’re a good boy band and the show was legitimately very entertaining, I can still watch it now years later and laugh and the music is still on my phone.

But it’s frustrating for me to see Heffron Drive unable to move out of the shadows of Big Time Rush when the only actual similarity is that Kendall has the same singing voice between the two. I guess his twitter handle’s stayed the same too.

And let’s be honest here, Big Time Rush wasn’t ever really that big besides the fact that they were able to get their foot in the door so One Direction could get popular. {Which I guess means they’re partially to blame for that steaming pile of shit “Pillowtalk” but the only Zayn that actually matters is Sami so I can forgive them}.

I don’t know even know why Heffron Drive can’t get away from Big Time Rush and be realized for its own merits even all these years later. It doesn’t make sense and it’s pissing me off.

I know the music business is stupid and illogical and forces things that are great into the garbage while pulling up sheer mediocrity and it’s always been like that but that’s prime example of how stupid the status quo can be.

Especially when it leaves things like Dustin Belt and the eternally overlooked bassists --See: Nikolai Fraiture who I also deeply love-- in the dust of history because we apparently need more time for Shawn Mendes.

#Heffron Drive #big time rush #Dustin Belt #kendall schmidt #buzzfeed #I just have a lot of feelings about how heffron drive is stuck in big time rush's shadows #they kind of just spilled over today and into this two page rant #i feel better now though

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auroargraves · 7 years

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band of brothers au

for your consideration; your otp first date

winnix

Lewis Nixon doesn’t know where to take Dick Winters out for their first date. He entertains the idea of dragging Dick to the fanciest restaurant in town, the kind that uses specific utensils for each dishes. But he knows that that sorts of things won’t impress Dick so he shelves that idea for later. He drives them down to the suburbs instead of the city; where there are less houses and more trees. Where the roads are narrower and quieter and the skies look more vast and colorful; splashes of orange glow amidst light blue and dusty pink.

But for Lew, those are nothing compared to Dick’s smile when they arrive at the open hill, with the wildflowers in red, and purple greeting them to the sound of the wind. And he grins even wider, shaking his head when Lew pops open the boot to take out the fluffy blanket, a bottle of wine and a basket filled with snacks.

It’s a good first date Lew thinks, when Dick is resting his head on Lew’s chest; smiling softly when Dick listens to him talking about the constellation once the skies are being blanketed in darkness and the stars wink at them from the far off distance.

webgott

Joseph Liebgott should have heeded Hoob’s advice about taking David Webster to the aquarium on their first date. Hoob has said that it’s not a good idea at all, but Pat had smiled at him; patted him on the shoulder and said, “Go do something that Web enjoys.”

It’s the start of the problem, because from the look of it Web enjoys it very much being in the aquarium that he has forgotten Liebgott ever existed. He’s currently pressing his too pretty face against the glass to look at the tiger sharks closer and talking excitedly about the patterns on their skins; going off-tangent by the minute with the differences between deep sea sharks and open water sharks.

“They’re amazing isn’t it?” Web breathes, and looks at Lieb for the first time since they stepped inside the aquarium and honestly, he shouldn’t be caught off guard by how much prettier Web looks with his face flushing with excitement. But he does, and he clenches his jaw when the words “You’re more amazing than those ugly fish.” threaten to stumble out from his mouth.

He asks Web about the manta ray instead.

This, Lieb notices, makes Web smiles wider at him; all gleaming teeth and bright eyes; a smile that makes Lieb’s own mouth tugs upwards into a fond smile. It makes Web pulls him forward; his hand safely secured in Web’s soft, warm hand as they move to the manta ray section and honestly, he doesn’t mind at all that Web is talking about the marines life, because he knows there will be another date for him to impress Webster but by the soft kisses and even softer murmur words of thank you, he thinks Web is already impressed.

luztoye

Joe Toye doesn’t think having bruises blooming all over his back can be considered as a good first date. He also doesn’t think that crouching behind the wall with his gun presses close to his chest, hiding from one George Luz with his heart beating to the sound of the fast paced music thudding in the air can be considered as a good first date too.

But that’s what he’s doing because George has been hard pressed on actively trying to end him since the laser tag game started three minutes ago. He had to fucking crawl on the dark floor to get away from George in time. Hence, the bruises on his back when he tripped and fell on his back when he heard George’s laughing somewhere behind him.

“You can’t hide from me forever, Joe! I will hunt you, and I will take you down!”

Joe squints from where he’s crouching; the low lighting makes it difficult for him to see but he thinks he sees George racing down the ramps and maybe it’s his chance to round the corner and ambush him–

“Gotcha.”

Joe closes his eyes, and breathes out softly. The plastic gun barrel pressing at the back of his head.

“Turn around, Joe.”

He turns and sees George smiling innocently at him, his body is vibrating with giddy excitement having to catch Joe. Except, Joe is quicker; he pulls George by his arms, swings him around to press his small frame against the wall. They grapple and he’s pretty sure George’s elbow knocks on his face but he has the upper hand now; with George breathing heavily, his hands being pinned over his head and he looks beautiful even underneath the shitty lights and Joe thinks that George is his downfall because one minute he’s leaning in to kiss George then the next minute, George manages to wiggle his hand free from the hold.

Before he can ever react, George points the gun to his chest plate, and fucking pulls the trigger and his innocent smile turns sly when he leans in to brush his mouth against the shell of Joe’s ear; whispering, “Better luck next time, Joe.” before he springs away, with that damning smirk on his face and Joe vows to himself that next time, he will get that kiss from George, dammit.

baberoe

Eugene Roe thinks he must have done something worthy in his previous life to have someone as good like Babe Heffron in his life now. He also thinks that he doesn't deserve Babe.

Babe with his sunshiney smile, Babe with his bright disposition. Babe who always, always pushes Gene out of his slump when everything seems to be too hard and too fast for him to grasp. And to realize that he wants to spend the remaining of his life with Babe in the middle of the Ferris Wheel ride is something both surprising and comforting.

Surprising because it's only their first date. Comforting because they have known each other for the longest time and honestly he doesn’t mind if Babe doesn’t feel the same about him; he will love Babe just the same even in hiding.

Except--

He does mind if Babe doesn’t feel the same way about him. But he cannot force someone to love him the same way he loves that person and--

“What are you thinking?”

Gene blushes; ducks his head when Babe looks at him and widens his eyes when he feels Babe’s soft rough hand in his own hand; his fingers caressing his palm lightly, soothingly and Gene knows.

He knows without a doubt that Babe feels the same way about him too.

“Just some silly stuff.”

Babe is relentless when he’s on to something. “What kind of silly stuff?”

And Gene... well, he’s not a man of many words but for Babe he will try. “Just feels lucky to have you in my life.”

Honest to God, Gene doesn’t know what he did in his previous life, but it must be something great because Babe is looking at him with that soft smile on his face; leaning in to brush his lips against Gene’s lips and murmuring, “The feeling is mutual, Gene.”

#winnix #webgott #luztoye #baberoe #band of brothers #myau #this gets progressively longer with each pairing lmao #its shit and im sorry but i just wanna share

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orderuponthe99prettygrimmdiaries · 3 years

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Letting you go is impossible, only you can help me to unwind #Nicotine

Wow, I guess I haven't written a post since that day... So much has changed since then. (Also doing this based on memory since Tumblr decided to fuck up and lose my entire post. Seriously gotta start saving shit every 5 seconds now. Why do I never learn?!)

So, like my last post - I'm with you till the end of the line. Well, I guess it isn't the end of the line yet.

The few days since that day were pretty bad. I wasn't myself. I hadn't been talking much and I was barely there, even when I was meeting friends, including that friend that was chatting with me that very night. I even posted about how it was practically full circle, since she was the one I met immediately after I got his name/number.

Funny thing, that last time I met him also felt pretty full circle. We were talking about company bonuses and CNY again, exactly what happened when we first started chatting. Sometimes it feels like what I wanted happened - which is to have a do-over. And then as he was leaving, we were both closing the doors, and it felt like if that was the end, maybe that wasn't too bad. A nice symbolism.

So the bad days went by... I finally got my appetite back, I started joking again and feeling like myself. I was meeting with my neighbour again finally and she knew something was up, and she tried to pry but I digressed and she knew. I told her that I didn't want to say anything yet because I felt that if I did, it would become real.

And then he came back.

Don't get me wrong, I'm so glad and thankful it wasn't the end. Especially since I'd had been wondering if I should have waited back for the uncle to walk out together, and if I should have mentioned to him that I was chatting with that guy as we were exchanging contacts. Till now I'm not entirely sure if they talked about this, or me, ever, but sometimes I'd like to wonder if that was a reason too. Either way, it was pretty nice chatting with him too, even if it's just for a bit, cos also still not sure where the balance is.

I think he also came back at a pretty good time. I was gonna go meet a bumble guy that afternoon. Strange to think about it that he's always been there every single time I was with someone else.

Anyway, as usual, we eased back in easily. We talked, we joked, we shared selfies. It was nice. For a couple days. Then a couple days break, and then back to chatting again.

I was starting to enjoy our new dynamic - friendly, a little flirty, but then no feelings attached.

Well, until I caught those feelings again. Somehow. Gah, why do I like him so much?? It's still pretty much the bare minimum. It's like he puts in 60% effort and then I get all fluttery and feel bad for not reciprocating better.

Either way, we had some good times these days. Made some more good memories. Even got to video chat for a couple minutes the other day.

And I guess, despite everything, I still can't let him go. I still want and love his company, friendship, whatever this is. I enjoy the company, the chats, even if we don't talk about anything much really. His sense of calm (like the rest of them), his personality, albeit strange at times. I'm intrigued by the mysterious aura.

It's funny, I used to say the college guy was my kryptonite, but I think this hits me harder, deeper (title of my sextape - b99 reference obviously).

Like Heffron Drive's Nicotine - "Drowning myself in your chemicals, feeling my heart intoxify. Lighting you up was so casual, now I'm craving you all the time."

Well, it seems like Tumblr has some word limit now or some shit, so I guess I’ll continue in my next post tomorrow after my counselling sesh.

#post of the day #personal #love #guys #me #feelings

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colourupuniforms · 4 years

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How to start bike racing (in Sydney and Australia)

Perhaps you’ve watched pro cycling for years. You’ve spent many a late night watching Le Tour on SBS. You’re inspired by the pros; how they dance up mountains and rocket down descents, how they battle through rain and snow and scorching sun. You love the tactics; how domestiques sacrifice themselves, breakaways struggle for survival, and the strongest launch their decisive attacks. You’re enamoured by the beauty, the glory, the sheer drama of bike racing.

And you’ve thought to yourself, “I want to do that!”

If you want to try racing for the first time, you’ve come to the right place. This is a beginner’s guide on how to enter your first road bicycle race. While the principles apply all across Australia, this guide will refer to examples from the Sydney cycling scene.

Just follow these 5 simple steps to start bike racing:

Learn to ride in a group

Buy a race licence

Choose a race

Pack the essentials

Show up and race!

Before we think about racing, let’s get our priorities thing straight: safety comes first. Forget bumping elbows, bunnyhopping curbs and diving for gaps in the bunch. At a local club race, everybody’s number one goal is not to win; it’s to go home to their families with their bones (and earning capacity) fully intact.

Bike racing involves high-speed, handlebar-to-handlebar action, so before you enter your first race, you must be comfortable with fast bunch riding. To get comfortable, you should practise riding in a group. Grab some more experienced cycling friends, and ride with them. If you don’t have any cycling buddies to ride with, ask your local cycling club about beginner-friendly group rides.

You should be able to do the following before entering your first race:

Hold your line – you can confidently ride in a straight line without weaving back and forth, potentially colliding with riders behind and beside you;

Draft – you can comfortably ride behind another cyclist, ideally with no more than one wheel-length separating your front wheel from their back wheel; and

Look ahead – you can comfortably ride in a group with your head up, scanning for hazards up the road.

It may take you several rides before you get the hang of it. Take your time to master these fundamental skills before taking them into a race situation.

Once you’re comfortable with riding in a bunch, you’re ready to sign up for your first race.

In order to race, you must hold a racing licence from Cycling Australia.

You can sign up for a full annual race licence at the Cycling Australia website. If you’re not already a member of a cycling club, you should join one when purchasing your licence. The cost of a licence depends on your age category. The “Elite” category, for adults aged 19 to 29 years inclusive, costs $330. Prices start going down once you hit “Masters” category at age 30. Prices are also lower for juniors.

However, if you’re just dipping your toes into racing, there are cheaper options. This allows you to enter an unlimited number of club races in a seven-day period for $38. That’s a far more reasonable price for a beginner. If, after your first few races, you decide to continue with bike racing (and hopefully you will!), you can step up to the full licence.

As of January 2019, there’s also a ‘Race Starter Kit‘, which gives you two months of unlimited club racing for $50, provided you’ve never held a race licence before.

Please note that a Race Starter Kit and one-week licence only allow you to enter local club events. In order to enter the NSW State Championships or other “open” category events, you’ll need a full licence. However, if you’re new to racing, your first few races should be smaller local races anyway, where you can safely learn bunch racing skills and pick up valuable experience.

Once armed with your licence, it’s time to enter your first race.

In a metropolitan area like Sydney, races are held on most weekends and some weeknights. For a list of upcoming races in Sydney, albeit an incomplete one, browse cabici.net or the Mega Watt Machine Racing Calendar. Outside Sydney, check your local cycling club’s website or Facebook page for information about upcoming races.

What sort of race should you be signing up for? It’s recommended that you start with a shorter race. Look for a road race no longer than 30 kilometres or a criterium no longer than fifty minutes. It’d be foolish to enter a 200-kilometre epic like the Grafton to Inverell as your first event.

While shorter races can be quicker and more intense, they are better for beginners because they are logistically simpler. In your first race, you have enough to think about without worrying about food, hydration, and how to get back to your car after you left it five townships away at the start line.

In Sydney, there are many great options for your first race. Here are just a few suggestions:

Heffron Park, Maroubra: run year-round on Saturday afternoons by Randwick Botany CC, this is raced on a classic criterium circuit with a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. The flat course has some tight turns and the pavement surface is uneven, but it’s completely off-road so there’s no traffic to worry about. Also, should anything go wrong, you’re never more than a few hundred metres from the clubhouse. If Saturday afternoon doesn’t suit your schedule, other clubs host races at Heffron on other days of the week.

Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek: North West Sydney CC runs races here on Saturday mornings a few times a year. The full motorsport circuit is ideal for beginners as it’s traffic-free, very wide and very smooth.

West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park: run monthly on Sunday mornings by Manly Warringah CC. It’s a hilly road race, in contrast to the flatter criterium circuits in the rest of this list. If you’re nervous about cornering, this course will suit you as it’s mostly straight. There are only two turns, those being at each end of the 24km circuit. Strongly recommended if you enjoy a bit of a climbing.

Waratah Park, Sutherland: run by Sutherland Shire CC on Friday evenings (summer) and Saturday mornings (winter), this is a safe, fun criterium course suitable for beginners who live down south in the Shire. Races tend to be relatively short in the lower grades (25min + 2 laps for D Grade), making Waratah Park a good tester for your first race.

Once you’ve selected a race, find out the entry requirements. Most let you register on the day, at the start line, about 30 minutes before the race start.. Some clubs request that you register online prior to race day. In either case, the entry fee is usually $15-$20.

You’ll be asked to pick a grade to race in. Unless you’re exceptionally strong (ask your riding buddies for their opinion), for your first race you should select the lowest available grade – usually D-Grade. If you somehow find yourself too quick for D-Grade, enjoy that winning feeling while you can, because you can be sure they’ll bump you up next time.

Once you’ve picked your event, get excited! You’re about to ride your first-ever bike race!

The night before your first race, make sure you have everything you need.

Strictly speaking, you don’t need much for a race. Here are the bare essentials:

Cycling Australia licence – you’ll need to show this at sign-in.

Cash – for the entry fee, if you haven’t prepaid online.

Road bicycle – goes without saying. Make sure the tyres are pumped and the gears and brakes are in working condition.

Helmet – must have the Australian Standard certification sticker.

Shoes – clipless shoes are best, but technically not required.

Jersey – wear your club kit if you have one; otherwise, wear a plain black or white jersey.

Shorts – again, club kit is preferable.

Socks – your choice of length and colour.

Technically, you don’t need anything else to race. However, it’s recommended that you bring one drink bottle. In a one-hour race, you won’t need more than one bottle and you won’t need any food or gels, except perhaps in the height of summer. You should also consider wearing cycling gloves. While not required, they will help protect your hands in the event of a crash.

You’ll also need to bring whatever you need to get to and from the race. If you’re driving, that’d be your car keys. If you’re riding to the start line, you might need a second drink bottle, food, spare tubes, lights and a mini-pump.

Once you’re all packed, all that’s left to do is to get a good night’s sleep and show up to your first bike race!

To avoid unnecessary stress before your first race, you should aim to arrive at the venue about an hour early.

Head to the sign-on desk, where you’ll collect your race number, pay the entry fee (if you haven’t already done so), present your race licence and sign the sign-on sheet.

Next, pin your race number to the back of your jersey. The race organisers will provide safety pins. If you don’t have a friend to help with this, take your jersey off, lay it on the ground and pin the number neatly to your jersey’s back pockets. For a secure fit, make sure each pin goes through the fabric twice.

Strip your bike of any saddlebags, lights, bells and other accessories. They’ll only weigh you down. Leave these extra bits in your car or in a safe place near the sign-on desk.

Speaking of things that weigh you down, if you need to use the toilet, do it now.

Do a 15- to 30-minute warm-up to get your legs spinning and your heart pumping. If you’re allowed on the course, ride a lap or two of the circuit to get to know the terrain and the conditions. At the very least, try to ride the last few kilometres before the finish line so you’ll know what to expect at the end.

Once you’re warmed up, make your way to the start line 5 minutes before the start time. This is when the commissaire will give a race briefing, telling you important information like how many laps you’re riding, any hazards to watch out for, and how many placegetters will be awarded prize money.

And with that, the commissaire will count you down and send you off on your very first bicycle race. Stay safe, learn lots, and enjoy the experience!

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Reference:

https://www.bgradecyclist.com/racing/start-bike-racing-sydney/

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himbowelsh · 6 years

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What would Bob boys do in modern AU? Their professions?

Richard Winters: He’d be a manager at Nixon Nitration Works, amazing at his job, but dissatisfied with life. He’d love to work on a farm – somewhere he could see the sunrise every morning, and be happy with his own hours – but at the moment, that’s not in the picture for him.

Lewis Nixon: Nix, as ever, delights in doing absolutely nothing. He rides his dad’s money home, avoids getting a job at every possible opportunity. (He’s constantly reading and is too smart for his own good, so he could probably be a professor, but he’d rather die.)

Harry Welsh: A kindergarten teacher. He was a substitute for a long time. Now that he’s finally gotten his own classroom, and he’s not sure if he’s running the class or if the kids are running him.

Carwood Lipton: Carwood has an engineering degree, and is always coming up with new ideas… that he keeps to himself and does pretty much nothing with. One day, he keeps telling himself; but at the moment, he’s focused on working at the auto mechanic shop in town to stay close to his family and help take care of them.

Ron Speirs: Still a military man, but he moonlight as a volunteer firefighter between tours of duty. Ron… needs adrenaline to live.

Eugene Roe: An extremely, EXTREMELY harried medical resident, who eventually wants to go into general surgery. He’s the top resident in his program, even if that leaves him with very little free time.

Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron: Okay, okay, hear me out. I really like the idea of Bill and Babe being firefighter buddies. I dunno why, I just… I LOVE it, okay? They went through the academy together, but Babe took a year off – not he’s candidate at Bill’s house, and Bill makes sure to show him the ropes. Babe is always taking boneheaded risks that nearly get him killed (and bring him to the hospital more often than not, where they all know him well) but these two are a dynamic duo that work incredibly together! (This is before Bill loses his leg, of course. If that happens in a modern AU. Besides, idk if that would really stop Bill Guarnere – if he can do firefighter-y things with two legs, he can do them with one. Bill’s a badass.)

Ralph Spina: Went to med school for six months, before dropping out and starting a bakery. He’s MUCH happier now.

John Julian: Works at Verizon because he thought the job would get him a free phone. It didn’t.

Joe Toye: I want to say tattoo artist JUST BECAUSE the idea of Joe as a tattoo artist has got me like whoa… but I could also see him as a personal trainer or a construction worker, someone who does a lot of physical work. He’s a smart guy, but never went to college, so he feels like he doesn’t have many options, and kind of puts himself down for that.

George Luz: He works as a handyman, but has secret aspirations to be a stand-up comic. He also volunteers at the hospital during his free time, because they say laughter is the best medicine, and sick people need it the most.

Buck Compton: Buck can do anything, okay? He’s just… he’s Buck. Right now, he’s coming off the heels of a successful college sports career, but after an injury prevented him from going pro, he threw himself into law studies instead. He’s now a licensed lawyer and looking into starting his own firm.

Joe Liebgott: A taxi driver sometimes, and whenever he’s not doing that he’s cutting hair. He has a special talent for finding work anywhere, and Joe can get along with pretty much anyone as long as they’re not an asshole, so he makes it work.

David Webster: He doesn’t… work… really. He rooms with Hoobler, and gets rent from his parents, “out of practicality, not pride” – meaning he’s too lazy to get off his ass and get a job. He sails, and he writes. That’s, like… his thing. He’s convinced that he’s going to publish a book eventually, and spends so much free time writing that everyone is amazed that he hasn’t. (He still proclaims “I’m a writer!” and insists it’s a real job when anyone asks.)

Donald Hoober: Beleagured IT support guy who tries to put together his own computers in his spare time. He’s blown up more than he’s fixed. Think “mechanical Seamus Finnegan”.

Albert Blithe: Works at the animal shelter! He’s surrounded by puppies and kittens all the time, it’s just… livin’ the dream for him.

Floyd Talbert: Is right there at the shelter with Blithe, mainly because Tab and puppies is a combination that makes me melt. (I may have gotten this idea from a fanfic.) He’s the one who takes the animals out on walks, so he’s kind of become the “poster child” for the shelter – everybody knows his face as the “cute dog boy” if not by name.

Shifty Powers: Works at a local flower shop where he’s good at growing pretty much anything. He also volunteers at the animal shelter and nursing homes in his spare time!

Bull Randleman: Currently his job is to drive large trucks full of heavy equipment around without running anything/one over. This isn’t a very hard job; Bull can do it with ease. He thinks he’d like to run his own bar one day, though; Johnny promises that once he’s made enough money, they’ll do it together.

Johnny Martin: Is always in the middle of some business venture or another, and making obscene amounts of money from it. One week he’s selling vitamin water, the next week it’s watches, the next week textbooks to college students. No one knows how he does it; it’s all probably legal. Bull’s bar might be coming sooner than he thinks.

Chuck Grant: Runs a coffee shop where most of the gang meets up and chills out. He threatens to kick them out when they get too rowdy, but he’s never above hanging out with the guys when the situation calls for it.

Don Malarkey: Okay, these three in general have no clue what they want to be, and just bounce around from odd job to odd job. At the moment he works at the local auto shop with Lip, but he’s been studying business, and could see himself doing something in that field.

Skip Muck: Skip could probably be a musician or comedian, but he has... ISSUES with the showman’s world in general (it’s tied into his dad leaving the family to become a travelling musician, he’d rather not talk about it) so at the moment he’s the most charming barista at Chuck’s coffee shop. He sometimes thinks about going back to college and getting a teaching degree, though -- he might be good at that.

Alex Penkala: Works at the library. It’s definitely not what he wants to do for the rest of his life, but he has no clue WHAT he wants to do. At least this way he gets some peace and quiet, and can help people find books they’re looking for. (Sometimes he steals a few quiet moments to read for himself. He hasn’t gotten in trouble with his boss yet.)

Frank Perconte: He’s a mailman, and genuinely enjoys it! He never reads anybody else’s mail (”that’s illegal, idiot”) but somehow knows all the gossip on everybody.

#headcanons #band of brothers #Anonymous

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