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🛑🔞Warning🔞🛑 Angel Next Door Part 2

Angel Next Door

Part 2

Friday had finally rolled around. The moving truck had just pulled up to Aziraphale’s house late morning and parked. The driver and three other movers exited the cab, and the three other workers headed to the back of the truck and opened the trailer. One of the workers pulled the ramp out and walked up into the trailer first. Following behind, the remainder employees start to unstrap the tied down items. The Driver walked up to the front door and knocked and was greeted by the new owner. The pair walked to the open trailer and the owner viewed his furniture. Once pleased not damaged befell the furniture, the new neighbor instructing the movers what items went into certain rooms, which were labeled. After the movers understood the instructions, the councilor excused himself and ventured to his next-door neighbor. Considering the work load, Aziraphale was wearing jeans, a light blue t-shirt, a medium blue long sleeve plaid shirt, and cream sneakers. With a bounce in his step, Aziraphale walked up to Anthony’s door and knocked.

Crowley knew the day was Friday, and he was already expecting a visit from his new neighbor. He had not seen the councilor since Sunday or heard from him. Crowley was not too dismayed by the absence, considering Aziraphale was very busy all after just moving in. However, the ginger did miss the blonde. A smiled grew on his lips when he had heard the truck pull up and park, but he was not going to act too excite. The slender man wear pretty must the same outfit every day. Black tank top, fitted black jeans, and black boots. This day, the gardener had a friend chilling around his neck. Crowley had been sitting on his couch with one of his pythons lounging around his neck as he typed on his laptop, ordering some garden supplies to help his plants stay perky through the fall and winter. He had to keep his cool, and he sure has HELL was not for to be a giddy school boy seeing his crush after a long vacation. As he waited for that knock, the ginger stayed on the couch. Finally hearing that knock on the door, the ginger smiled a bit to himself and stood to go unlock his door. With his snake still coiled around his neck, he opened the door and greeted the blonde. He cursed as he couldn't help the warm grin coming to his face. Aziraphale looked even cuter today then the day they first met. Crowley tried not to scan the blonde from head to toe, but he could not help himself. Those jeans were just the right fitting around that lower half. The tall ginger leaned against his door way and smiled. "I assume you're here to ask for some man power?"

Finally seeing Anthony, Aziraphale instantly blushed. “Um yes...” Instantly his body felt hot. He tried not to have wandering eyes, but he was unable to resist. Soon aquamarine eyes set upon the beautiful snake lounging around the gardener’s shoulders. “Oh… how lovely Aziraphale reaches up and brought a finger about an inch in front of the sweet face of the python. “And what is your name?” The snake slithered out some and flicked her tongue out to smell the stranger. She could tell the new comer meant no malice toward her.

Behind his dark shades, Crowley’s widened. ‘He likes snakes?!’ Had he just won the lottery? This beautiful, pleasantly plump, blonde man couldn’t be any more perfect! To but the icing on the cake, Aziraphale was sweet and not afraid of his precious scaly children! Hidden eyes softened, and he shifted so Aziraphale could get a better look and touch the python if he wanted. "Her name is Hela. You know from Norse mythology, Loki's daughter?"

Aziraphale could feel those golden suns loving gaze on him which made his heart flutter a bit. The councilor reached up further and Hela allowed his to stroke her head. Aziraphale swooned. “Hello Misssss... Hela...” Aziraphale giggled. “You are a very beautiful lady.” Then he looked up at Crowley and saw the endearing look his neighbor was giving him. He smiled and looked away to hide his blush. “So, is she your only baby?”

Crowley saw Hela accept his neighbor. A snake welcoming a stranger was a good sign; however, his prize snake would be the true test. Then the ginger caught the angel blushing, which caused his cheeks to pink too. "Oh… Um… no... I have several! I'm sort of a breeder. She's the offspring of my other larger snakes Loki and Luci. I sort of have a theme with names if you can't tell..."

Aziraphale knew all too well of themed names. He had a pet owl named after a Greek god. “I do like those names. Gods’ names seem to, give animals a… majestic air to them.” He as still loving on Hela when he looked back to Crowley. “May I see them... the rest of your snakes. The movers are unloading the truck, so they will be little while...” Still petting Hela, Aziraphale felt her slither onto him. He watched her slide up his arm and soon lay around his neck. He tilted his head to look down at his new friend. “Oh... well I didn’t expect this”

The ginger blinked in surprise. His snakes were not the type to warm up to strangers so quickly, and to see Hela cuddle his neighbor so quickly, Anthony knew he had just hit the jackpot. " Wow... She really likes you. Please come in!" He ushered Aziraphale inside and hoping his house wasn't too messy. He didn't want to leave a bad impression. The gardener led the councilor through the house to the master bedroom.

Hela continued to nuzzled Aziraphale has he was led by Crowley. He was still beside himself to have a snake be so cuddly. “Do snakes normally warm up to strangers so quickly?” As they walked through the house Aziraphale looked around. It was a little messy, but he didn’t mind. He had seen far worse.

"I suppose it depends on the snake. Hela is pretty accepting. She is the sweetheart out of all my snakes. Loki is choosey, and Lucifer seems to like only me." He chuckled a bit as he guided Aziraphale through the hall and into his large bedroom. He housed most of his prized plants and his prize snake, Lucifer. Crowley stepped aside and let Aziraphale study the room.

Once Aziraphale was in Crowley’s room. his eyes widen. It was beautiful, almost like a jungle. “Oh wow... your room... Amazing...” He made a 360 and took in the entire room. Then he walked over to the tanks and looked to the other snakes. Some of the snakes he could not see, because here were hiding. He wondered which one as Lucifer and turned to Anthony. “Anthony... which one is Lucifer...”

The taller man walked over to the largest enclosure in the room and grinned. He leaned against the huge tank built into one wall and softly patted the glass housing an enormous black and crimson colored python with gold eyes. "THIS… is my Luci~"

The blonde walked up and gazed into the tank. He watched as two golden eyes peered out from under a large leaf, and a huge head rose slowly up to inspect this new person his owner brought in. The neighbor stretched his right hand out almost touching the glass. Soon he felt Hela raised her head and slithered down Aziraphale’s arm and greatest her father. Lucifer greeted his daughter and in silent conversation, they seemed to communicate to each other “Anthony?” He looked at the ginger in question.

Crowley was a little confused, too He never witnessed this behavior before. "Well…Luci is the father to all my other snakes aside from some the females I breed him with. He is the head honcho in this house!" Crowley smiled and crouched down to look at the massive reptile endearingly. "I've had all my adult life... Ever since he hatched."

The Blonde looked down at his neighbor and smiled. “So... Lucifer is like your son?” he crouched down next to Crowley and place his left hand on Crowley’s left shoulder in an endearing way. Lucifer watched how the blonde man interacted with his human father and moved to the cage’s lock. He looked at His dad asking to be let out. The blonde watched the snake and stood up and stepped back, letting his hand slide from the ginger’s shoulder “Looks like he wants out.”

The brief physical touch of Aziraphale shook Anthony to his core. The councilor’s hand was heavenly soft and warm, and the botanist hoped one day those hand would touch more than his shoulder. Crowley blushed, a little, at the other man so easily accepting his devotion to his pets. He looked back at Aziraphale and smiled slowly. “You're not scared of him? If I let him out, I mean...”

Aziraphale looked at Lucifer then looked at Hela. The sweet female snake slithered back up to the blonde’s neck and nestled in again. Smiling, Aziraphale looked to the ginger. “No... I am not...” He replied with a soft voice, scratching under the sweet girl’s chin. Hela seemed like she smiled at the touch. The smaller man nodded “Go ahead.”

With slight worry. Crowley nodded and unlocked the tank. After unlatching the lock and opening the enclosure door open a little, Lucifer easily pushed himself out over the rim of the custom tank and slid smoothly onto the floor. Slowly the black and red python snaked across the floor and arched up to eye-height to look at Aziraphale. The python started at the blond unblinking. Its black tongue flicking slowly to taste the air around Aziraphale and smell his skin.

Aziraphale watched Lucifer glide across the floor and met the soon to be mate to his owner. Unblinking fire-yellow eyes greeted bright aqua-blue eyes. Unafraid and confident, the new comer smiled. “Hello dear Lucifer. I am honored to meet such a handsome snake.” Without fear, the blonde held out his hand, faced-up, and waited for Lucifer to react.

Slowly, the imposing serpent tipped forward, bringing its large head to rest in the out stretched hand and rested there. Aziraphale smiled. “You are a sweet boy aren’t you. Your papa has raised you very well.” The blonde rubbed under the big boy’s chin. Then Aziraphale caught Crowley’s eyes on him and smiled.

Quietly, Anthony watched in amazement. Knowing Lucifer was very particular about who he liked, the ginger was elated his prized snake, his baby, accepted the new neighbor. Crowley was gazing at Aziraphale softly. His dark sunglasses slid down his nose, and those hazel-yellow eyes tenderly watched the interaction. When their eyes met, Anthony suddenly thought back to the view he'd had several nights before and his face colored. “You're really amazing.”

Aziraphale blushed. “Oh, I am not that amazing. I am just an animal lover of all types, and they can sense that.” Then he turned to looked at his neighbor and caught Anthony gazing at him endearingly. Aziraphale’s eyes softened more as he returned the heart-felt look back. Oh, how he loved Crowley’s eyes. He could gaze into them all day. Lost in the moment, he felt a little tickle of a tongue and giggled. Lucifer flicked his tongue out to get the councilor’s attention. With that, Aziraphale realize he had to get back. “Anthony... I need to get back...”

“You… uh… Still need help with the furniture, right?” Crowley mused and moved to gently remove Hela from around Aziraphale’s neck to set her back in her enclosure.

Aziraphale felt Crowley’s fingers gaze his neck and he shivered. Though the touch was brief, he felt the slightly rough texture the gardening hands, and the sensation was divine. “Y-yes... I do please.” He rubbed the area of his neck Crowley touched. As the red head put Hela away, Lucifer decided to slither around Aziraphale. The mighty python gingerly and tenderly coiled around the plush man. Lucifer made sure Aziraphale’s arms were free to move. Before the big boy laid his head on top of the neighbor’s head, Lucifer nuzzled Aziraphale’s neck. “It… uhm… seems someone does not want me to go.”

Anthony glanced over and swallowed hard. His mouth dropped a little in the vision before him. Seeing Aziraphale wrapped in the coils of his dark snake sparked numerous fantasies. The thought of his neighbor’s naked pale skin lounging back on black and red scales, numbed his mind. Crowley did not want to admit how sexy the image in front of him was. Lucifer cradling Aziraphale’s body, and his own mouth sucking greedily on the blonde’s perfect cock. Let Anthony be damned to Hell for his fantasy to one day be reality. ‘Damn it… get it together!’ Crowley internally yelled. He quickly glanced away as his face went nearly as red as his hair and he cleared his throat and rubbed the back of his neck. “Y-y-yeah he can be pretty cuddly. I slept with him a lot to keep him warm at night until I could get him a proper enclosure."

“My sweet Lucifer, your papa has offered to help me move in today, so he needs to place you back in your home.” Aziraphale coaxed his new scaly friend off his blonde hair and leaned over and eskimo kissed the snake. Lucifer nuzzled the blonde a little more before releasing the councilor and slithered back to his enclosure. “I promise to come back and cuddle... ok?”

Hearing Aziraphale would come back to cuddle only added to the fire. Internally, Crowley took a deep breath and calmed him imagination down. “You… certainly have a way with him. I have to admit, I might be a little jealous." Crowley mumbled with a soft chuckle, holding the tank door open until Luci was back inside before locking up again.

“Well... just need to talk to them with love and understanding. Same way with plants~ “Aziraphale gave a cute but slightly smug little smile. He knew all living things respond better to positive energy.

Anthony was a little offended. He puffed out his chest and huffed indignantly as he crossed his arms. “I'll have you know I have a prize-winning garden! And my methods work just fine."

Seeing how Crowley defended and cared for his garden, Aziraphale bit his lip and held in a giggle. He honestly thought Anthony was adorable standing his ground, but the councilor knew love and kind words were stronger and yielded more positive results. “Yes… You garden is gorgeous, but imagine how more glorious your garden would be if kind words were spoken instead.” Aziraphale took a step closer to Crowley and waved his left hand to his prized foliage. “After all, love is the strongest feeling.”

The ginger swallowed a bit as Aziraphale stepping into his personal space. Slightly intimidated, he leaned back just a bit, but not without being able to smell the aroma of the blonde’s shampoo and the sweet scent of a pastry on his breath. Internally cursing again as he stammered a bit, Crolwey was distracted and felt disoriented. “D-did y-you have crepes for breakfast?”

That question threw Aziraphale off. He indeed did have crepes for breakfast. Embarrassed, He threw his right hand over in mouth and stepped back. “I-I... um yes... I did. Sorry... I brushed my teeth before I ate...” The blonde now felt that he had to brush them again. “Let’s… go... I will brush them before we start with the unpacking the large items.” Aziraphale felt so embarrassed that he started to exit the bed room in a hurry.

“Fuck!” Crowley rolled his head in self-loathing and cursed under his breath at having embarrassed his neighbor. He could not let his love interest slip through his fingers, so he stepped forward, reached out, and grabbed Aziraphale’s left hand to stop him. Crowley just about pulled Aziraphale into him, but stopped himself from doing so. “No! please! I-I like it!! Well I mean, you smell nice... I mean… ‘IT’… smells nice… It doesn't bother me."

Aziraphale felt his hand being grabbed and pulled to a stop. Biting his lip, he turned to Crowley and looked into the hazel yellow eye. The tall man’s hands felt so strong yet soft, and when he heard ‘you smell nice’, Aziraphale’s brain immediately wanted to say ‘Would you like to taste?’ Luckily, he controlled the near outburst and lowered his right hand from his mouth but kept it tight to his chest. “Well... um... I still need to get back.”

"Yes… of course... Would I still be able to help you?" The way he spoke, did sound a little too much like pleading, but he desperately wanted to spend more time with Aziraphale and to hold his hand a little longer.

With a puppy-eyed look Crowley was giving, the shorter man could not say no. “Yes of course you may.” Aziraphale stepped to Crowley a little more and completely lowered his right hand. Seeing still connected hands, the blonde wanted stay like this, but he knew they couldn’t. “Um Anthony...” Aziraphale smiled and looked down their hand.

The ginger glanced at their hands and suddenly pulled his hand away and shoved it into his pocket. Then he rubbing the back of his neck in embarrassment. “S-sorry...!”

The shorter man just smiled. “We better get going so I can take you to dinner tomorrow~” Aziraphale kept his gaze on Crowley until he faced completely forward. Then he started slow out of the room. With the recent exchange, Aziraphale bit his lip. The intimate time they shared gave the book lover so many thoughts about Crowley, and that if they didn’t leave now, he may just act of them, which is not like him at all.

Anthony trailed behind Zira. He still felt like a fool over his actions, but at least his sweet new neighbor still wanted his assistance. As they left the master bedroom, the slender ginger tried not to openly ogle the cute blonde’s backside, but how could he not? He had a pleasant view last night that was burned into his brain. “So~ What are we building today?"

“Well... my bed... and, if we have time, my Aviary for my pet owl.” Aziraphale said nonchalantly. “Everything else is assembled... just need to unpack. “My sister is bringing my owl later.” He walked over to the movers with a sheepish grin. “I am sorry... Mr. Grant... my neighbor kidnapped me, and I was held hostage by his pet snake” Aziraphale joked.

The driver looked at Aziraphale then to Crowley. “No problem Mr. Godwin… We are nearly done… Just one more load to go.”

Aziraphale nodded and started up the path to his house.

The ginger blushed a little when the angel said ‘kidnapped and hostage’. He quickly followed and arched his brows as they walked up to Aziraphale’s house trying to absorb what the book lover just said. "Wait... And OWL?! You own an OWL?!"

“Yes... I have a pet Elf owl, and her name is Athena.” Aziraphale walked into his home. Most of the large furniture was moved in, and he would have to rearrange it later once the movers were gone. “I have had her for seven months now. Since she was a hatchling.”

“How did you manage that? Aren't they endangered?" Crowley asked as he moved over the pieces of the aviary laid out on the floor.

“I found her after a horrid rain storm. She was just a few days old, and I decided to rescue her. The first couple of days, I did make her a little homemade shelter and keep her outside in hopes her for her mother and father to get her, but they never came. So, I took it upon myself to learn about the food elf owls ate and reared her. She is too tame to be set free, so now she is my little sweetie. As for being endangered, in California, they are.” Aziraphale notice Crowley starting to work with the owl cage “Oh, we can to the aviary later. She will not be her till next week, when my sister can fly out here with her. My bed is first on the list.” Then Aziraphale started to his room.

The taller ginger swallowed at being invited back to Aziraphale’s bedroom. Remembering the naughty way the angel stroked himself and spoke his name, the ginger was excited and nervous. "What size bed do you have?"

“A queen size...” The blonde responded. He saw the box that contain his new bed. The book lover decided to own a captain’s bed. He loved the idea of drawers built in to the bed for storage, and a bookshelf for a headboard. All he needed to do was to assemble his bed, and with Crowley the work would go quicker. “Well... This will be my first time in such a big bed... before I had an extra-long twin.” He went to his air mattress and began to deflate it.

"A lot of bed for just yourself. You like to sprawl out?" Crowley looked at Aziraphale with a smile and leaned down to help squeeze the air out of the mattress.

“Well... I do not know, really. I never slept in a bed this size before. I wanted to spoil myself when moving here. So, I bought it.” As the mattress deflated Aziraphale, with Anthony’s help, rolled the mattress up. The bookworm did notice Crowley’s bed and how big it was. He wondered the same thing but did not ask. With a cute smile, Aziraphale looked to Crowley. “I guess I get to find out tonight.”

"I'm sure it will feel amazing." Anthony winked at the blond before moving over to the boxes and looking at what the bedframe was supposed to look like. "Seems simple enough..."

Aziraphale packed up the air mattress and walked over the ginger. “No really, the bed is quite large. It has drawers and a bookshelf head board. Then the little man pulled out a two-inch pocket knife and cut along the corners of the box. Once open he looked for the instructions and the hardware kit.

Seeing all the pieces on the floor had Crowley second guessing his 'seems simple' idea. " Ok... This might take longer than I thought... But! Four hands are better than two, right?"

“Quite~ If we organize the pieces first, the task will not seem so daunting.” Then Aziraphale rolled up his sleeves, revealing the tips of some of the feathers of the tattoo, and started to separate the pieces. He places each drawer into separate piles. “Mmm, looks like we will need more tools. I will be right back I will get my tool box from my car” Then before Crowley could say a word, the blonde trotted off to his car.

Crowley watched Aziraphale roll up his sleeves and spotted the tips of the feather. He decided he was not going to mention the tattoo unless Aziraphale mentioned the body art first. Then he watched the cute blonde head out the room. The snake lover tried his best not to totally stare as the blonde’s ass while he walked away, but he could not help it. That luscious posterior was too plump not to watch. Swallowing and shaking his head, the ginger went about getting the drawers set up for easy assembly Anthony tried to focus on his task and not the memory of what Aziraphale did in this very room only days before.

When Aziraphale was out in his car the mover started to pick up. The blonde noticed the movers were packing up and decided to thanked the movers by giving them a very hefty tip for their troubles. Then Aziraphale headed to his car, grabbed his tools and headed back to Crowley. He as pleasantly surprised that the ginger separated the smaller pieces in to piles ready to assemble in to drawers. He was falling for this endearing neighbor more and more even though they had only met a few days ago. Aziraphale decided to see if making small gestures of interest would be gladly received or rejected. “You know... I never imagined that I would find such a helping neighbor. The world today, it seems to lack kind hearts now a days.” Aziraphale sat next to the red head and scooted close.

Crowley blushed at what his neighbor said. He snorted a bit and shook his head. "Tch! I'm NOT nice... I'm decent. There's a difference."

Aziraphale was taken back a bit at the ginger’s words, but did not take them to heart. He started to giggle, because he knew Crowley was nice and kind. “That is funny… I never said ‘nice’.... I said Kind...” he sided glanced into Crowley’s shades, knowing those bright yellow eyes were behind them, and repeated his words. “There is a difference...” Aziraphale raised a brow and smirked.

The ginger side-glanced his neighbor and blushed a bit, clearing his throat. " Y-yeah, true... I just mean... Oh you know what I meant!"

“You are only ‘decent’ to those you deem worthy of it?” Aziraphale placed right his hand onto Crowley’s left. This was the moment of truth. The bookworm never was so bold before, but with this man... he felt Crowley was different.

Anthony looked down at their hands, feeling his whole body warm before he chanced a glance up at Aziraphale’s eyes. " Well... Yeah... I mean most people are shitty at best."

Those brilliant yellow eyes were still hidden behind those circular sunglasses. Aziraphale reaches up, breaking the connection of hands, and gingerly took ahold of the sunglasses and slid them off. “And some hide the kind souls they have.” Blue finally met yellow. At that moment the connection finally hooked firmly. The counselor didn’t understand how within a few days a man he barely knew had his heart already.

Crowley felt a little exposed with his shades removed and his face colored slightly before he hid his own embarrassment behind a mild laugh. " Heh, if you say so Angel..."

Angel? He was given another nickname, but he like it. “I do not think so...” Aziraphale said quietly and leaned forward giving Crowley a kiss on the right cheek “I know so my dear Anthony. You would not be here if you were not kind enough to help me.” The sweet man smiled with a little pink on his cheeks.

Anthony felt like he might faint. Not only had he blundered by calling Aziraphale an angel -which he TOTALLY was- but Aziraphale just KISSED him!!! He could die happy right then and there. No wait, lip kiss first, then death! "Y-you uh... I mean... You're?" He didn't want to be awkward and say 'gay' but, he needed to know if Aziraphale was flirting or just super friendly.

Aziraphale gave the sheepishly smile with a nod. “That is the reason why I moved, to start anew. My father and mother disowned me after I was caught kissing my ‘friend’ from work a year ago. I was told never to talk to them again. So, I ended up getting a small studio apartment and saved up to move. My sister is the only one that does not care and hopes for the best for me. Then I met you... and well...” Aziraphale looked away some, then back into Crowley’s eyes. “I liked you from the very start.”

The ginger felt himself smiling softly. He felt bad that Aziraphale had been disowned and forced to move, but the universe brought the blonde into his world. He was immensely grateful. "The feeling is mutual, believe me… Angel." He whispered softly and covered Aziraphale’s right hand with his left before reaching up with his right hand to cradle the other’s left cheek tenderly.

Aziraphale’s heart raced, but when Crowley cupped his cheek, the angel felt like his heart exploded. He was called ‘Angel’ again. He looked back into the two shiny suns and leaned his cheek more into the hand. The blonde sighed happily, because the world seemed to just be him Anthony and him.

Crowley's gaze softened and he smiled as Aziraphale nuzzled against his palm, his thumb softly stroking the other man’s cheek. Damn he really is an angel "So... That kiss then... That means dinner’s tonight can be a... Date?"

“Well, tomorrow is the actual dinner, but the dinner is now an official date.” Aziraphale leaned more in to Crowley’s hand. Then he decided to leaned up, cupped the ginger’s cheeks, and kissed Crowley on the lips. The angel has been wanted to kiss this sly serpent holding his heart in loving tight coils.

A little surprised, Anthony could have faint. The kiss was probably the best thing Crowley had experienced is a long, long time, and he instantly closed his eyes to savor the sensation with a soft moan. " Mhnmm...~"

Noticing his neighbor did not pull away but deepen the connection further, Aziraphale moved closer to Crowley. He continued the kiss and slid his fingers up into the red locks. Every inch in his body and soul was filled with joy.

The slender man felt himself get lost in the feel of the others lips. Crowley felt that spark, and the warmth of the spark traveled through the angel’s fingers as they played through his hair and sent wonderful chills through his nerves. He had to control himself from simply pushing Aziraphale back against the floor and having his way with him right there. Anthony was not going rush this like he did with past lovers. Anthony didn’t want to lose Aziraphale, for this man, in his arms, was special.

Aziraphale wanted to have the connection last longer, but he reluctantly broke the kiss with a sweet moan. For some unheavenly reason, he wanted, what he imagined a few nights ago, to happen But he did have the bed to make, and it would take up most of the day. With slight glazed if desire in his eyes and slightly heavy pant, Aziraphale spoke softly. “We um... should probably get working on the bed...” he combed his fingers through Crowley’s hair, letting his hand taper down the taller man’s lean neck.

Anthony leaned his head back as the bookworm slid his hand down his neck. A shiver shot straight from the spot Angel touched to the ginger’s groin, but he suppressed a groan. Crowley laughed softly, and his bright eyes hooded under heavy lids as he gazed back at the other man, lightly licking his damp lips. "Mmm yes, a bed will certainly make things more comfortable."

Aziraphale slightly raised a brow. He had to tease Crowley a little. “And what are your plans after we put my bed together... Mmmm?” The angel moved back over to his tool box and got out the instructions for the bed. He started to gather the tools he needed.

“Well…” Crowley chuckled, “More kissing for one thing!" Then the ginger shifted back to the task at hand. Crowley took out the bag of nails and screws and peered over Aziraphale's shoulder to see which ones needed to go with which pieces.

Aziraphale blinked, blushed, then giggled. The idea of cuddling, with Anthony, was a wonderful thought. “We’ll see~” Then he turned to Crowley and kissed his cheek again considering the red head was peering over the angel’s shoulder. Then he picked up the screw drivers and handed one to Crowley.

Crowley smirked a bit at how easy the affection came from Aziraphale... It felt so carefree and natural. "Careful with those kisses Angel, or we'll be stopping often for make-out breaks...."

“Then don’t make it so easy” Aziraphale mused. Then he took the bag of screws from Crowley and opened them up and took a few. He then started to assemble the first drawer.

"Me?!" The ginger snorted a bit and reached to gather his longer hair up and tie it back with the band around his wrist, keeping it out of his face as he leaned over to start on the second drawer.

“Yep… you…” Aziraphale smiled before looking up and catching Crowley pulling his hair back. The angel’s moth dropped. He had a thing for long hair and ponytails ‘oh heavens’ he mentally cursed... in his own way. He had to keep focus on the task at hand. “So... your garden... how long have you been maintaining it?”

After securing his hair, Crowley shrugged a bit as he worked on the drawers, tightening screws with easy twists of his wrist. “Years... Some of the larger plants outside came with me when I moved. I’ve never had my own yard to plant in before and they do better with their roots in the earth... Some of my cactus though I've had since I was a kid. Good plant for a kid, you know? You forget to water it for months but it survives anyway."

Aziraphale enjoyed listening to Anthony. He listened intently was his neighbor talk about his garden. When cactus plants were mentioned, knew he wanted a Christmas cactus. “I will have to bring you along when I decide to buy plants for my place. I know I would like a Christmas cactus... they have such beautiful flowers when they bloom.” As Aziraphale babbled on, he assembled his drawer and was now attaching the drawer’s front. “I also... always wanted to play my cello in a beautiful garden... Plants love music.”

"Wait… You're a musician?" Crowley asked mildly and side glanced Aziraphale as they worked. Crowley’s imagination started to go into overtime visualizing Angel standing amid the lush landscaped.

“A hobbyist musician, but yes I have a few string instruments. Cello is my favorite stringed instrument. The mellow tone is very soothing and relaxing.” Aziraphale was now working and the rolling tracks for the drawer. He looked up at Crowley and saw those yellow eye gazing at him. The angel tilted his head in Curiosity “Anthony? Are you alright dear?”

The taller man looked away with a small, private smile. "Just fine... I was just imagining what you'd look like is all."

“What I looked like?” Aziraphale finished his draw. He got up and placed it out side of his room to have more working space. When he came back, grabbed another pile material to build another drawer and started to assemble.

"Yeah, I mean... I bet you're beautiful when you play. You are anyway, honestly." Crowley mumbled and looked a little embarrassed at sounding so cheesy in his compliments. But what Anthony said was true; Aziraphale was really beautiful.

For a man who had a stare that could kill, Anthony definitely had a very soft side. “Then how about this weekend then? I give you a concert in your garden. Before we go out for dinner.” Aziraphale sat next to Crowley. The councilor noticed a strand of hair that fell from the ponytail and moved it behind Crowley’s ear.

This offer made the ginger perk up with surprise and delight. He'd never had anyone offer to do anything special just for him. " Really? My own private concert? They do say plants enjoy music." When Aziraphale reached up and moved that strand of hair, Anthony blushed and sheepishly smiled.

Aziraphale nodded with a smile. The child like excitement that came over Crowley was just to adorable. Then the blushing and cute smiled gave the angel the desire to kiss the ginger again, but if he did, the bed would not get made. "We better get this bed put together. I do not think my back can handle one more night on that air mattress" Aziraphale crawled to his spot and sat back down.

Crowley's eyes instantly moved to the perfect roundness of the blonde’s backside as he crawled back to his spot. He idly wetted his lips while trying to keep his body under control. He moved his focus back to the task so to distract himself from the sexiness of his neighbor. When he heard Aziraphale’s discomfort, Crowley looked up. “Well... You could stay at my place tonight.”

The blonde's ears perked up at 'staying at Crowley's place.' His mind was going a mile a second. Would he sleep on the couch... or with... Anthony?

“I mean we are neighbors, so it would be convenient for you and better for your back. I certainly wouldn't mind you staying over, since you aren't afraid of my snakes.” Anthony rambled a bit before catching himself and clearing his throat. “I mean just in case we don't get the bed done.” Then he lowered his voice timidly. “Or... Even if we do?"

Aziraphale's ears turned pinked at Crowley’s admittance wanting him to stay over. “And... Where would I sleep.” He asked bashfully. Would Crowley invite him to sleep with him or the couch? The new neighbor would like snuggle up to this handsome ginger. Heaven knows, just kissing the man gave him all types of naught thoughts.

“Anywhere you'd like... I mean, my couch isn't so bad, but my bed would be better for your back." Crowley glanced over with a light smile. “But it IS up to you, really. And I can take the couch.” Crowley bit his lip and lowered his voice. “Or…if you would like… company or not?”

“Oh my… Uhm… Well…” The angel saw that little smile, but when the offer of sleeping together was brought up, his mind was going in all which ways. "Well... we uhm... we will see how far we make progress with my bed." Aziraphale was all frustrated. Half of him so wanted to spend the night and snuggle up to Anthony, but they just meet and even just sleeping together.

Crowley noticed the hesitation and he backed off a bit. Even he had to admit, the offer as too soon, but he still wanted the offer to stand. Even though Aziraphale seemed bold enough to be the one putting on the first moves like touching and kissing, but Anthony could sense that the blonde’s courage stopped there. That was ok though, he was NOT mood to rush this relation. “Hey, I am sorry. I didn’t mean to make you feel pressured and uncomfortable.”

“It is alright, Dear.” Aziraphale gave a consoling gaze. “Let’s… just finish the bed.”

#good omens #good omens fanfiction #good omens fandom #aziraphale #anthony j crowley #crowley #aziraphale x crowley

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* / take me out: date or sniper. i’m not choosey. / PLOTTING CALL !

here you will find wanted connections for oogie as well as just random plot ideas i liked for him.

CURRENT / FORMER NEIGHBOR: i really like the idea of someone who sees oogie when he’s not all done up for the day. someone who see peeks of him in a bath robe with hsi hair sideways as he grabs his morning paper and spills coffee all over himself. someone who catches him feeding strays and planting in the neighborhood garden. someone who has literally asked him for a cup of sugar or some eggs once and he just stared at them like they were an animal before handing it over.

CRIMINALS: gimme all the slightly suspect or criminal characters so he can lowkey teach them to pick pocket his customers before sending them out in the wild because he does actually need clientele. a softer and meaner side of oogie in turns, actually helping them but also getting furious when they make rookie mistakes.

EMPLOYEES: someone who works at the casino, maybe they owe him money from longstanding debts, maybe they just really need the work. i want to explore oogie as a criminal mastermind.

EX: they could have ended on good or bad terms, recently or in the far past, i think it’d be interesting to see how benji would react to someone who once saw them vulnerable.

CHILDHOOD FRIEND / FIRST KISS: someone who knew benji growing up, he wasn’t always the hardened kingpin he is now, they could have been loose friends, maybe they only hung out because their parents carpooled, or because they shared lunch, but, they were oogie’s first kiss even if he won’t admit to it and they don’t know.

#( take me out: date or sniper. i'm not choosey / PLOTTING CALL )

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It’s heeerrreeee! :D I ordered the Real Dog Box not too long ago and it just arrived! It’s selling point is single ingredient treats and chews that are all air-dried. Now, Truffle doesn’t have a sensitive stomach or anything, but I could see that being a real big plus for dogs who DO have sensitive needs.

Their site was easy to navigate and there are options to opt out of receiving certain types of treats (ie, seafood, beef, pork, etc). I decided to splurge a bit and order the Super Chew box, which means I received three types of treats, three types of chews, PLUS a super chew item.

I received:

Chicken hearts

Pork kidney

Yelloweye Rockfish

Lamb weasand

Duck neck

Beef backstrap

Pig trotter

That’s a pretty nice and wide variety! As you can see, Truffle wasn’t the only one interested... Yardstick attempted to steal the pig trotter.

This box IS pretty smelly, fair warning. But, hey, it’s air-dried stuff. It’s not going to be scent-free. Plus, that just makes it a higher value dog treat.

The use of yelloweye rockfish concerns me. It’s NOT a sustainable seafood, not when it’s wild-caught. It’s one of the slowest-growing and slowest to reproduce rockfish, a vulnerable species. There are fisheries, though, and I plan to reach out to Real Dog Box to see if it’s wild-caught or farmed.

I really like that they included a little note with Truffle’s name on it. Oh, and mine too, I guess. But we all know Truffle’s the real important one here.

I offered three of my animals chicken hearts. Truffle ate his after a bit of a sniff and then followed me around in case I had a sudden need to give him any more. I’d call that a pass.

Yardstick ate his immediately, without remorse. Another pass.

Skitten was the hard customer here--- at 18, she can be quite choosey when it comes to new food. She ate hers immediately, with a bit of difficulty thanks to her missing teeth. But that shouldn’t be a problem. It’s possible to rehydrate food a bit.

Truffle also got a lamb weasand, which I thought was lamb dick and that RDB was just being classy. I was wrong. It turns out it’s lamb gullet! Neat! He ate it in about 3 seconds. I think he spent a longer time sniffing the chicken heart.

Anyway, I’m pretty pleased with the delivery time, the amount of treats, and the animals’ reactions. Everyone seems quite pleased with their treats.

#dog #dogblr

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EXQUISITE MODULAR HOME AND MODULAR KITCHEN DESIGNS IN PUNE

Nothing is in good taste unless it suits the way you live. What’s practical is beautiful. - Billy Baldwin

Your kitchen is undoubtedly one of the most vital parts of your home. It is a symbol of your lifestyle and plays quite a crucial role in influencing the vibe of your home. One cannot agree less that a well-organized kitchen is a boon to have. Thanks to the revolution of modular kitchen setups, there are now innumerable possibilities to utilize kitchen spaces while making them look gorgeous.

You must have come across pictures and catalogs of marvelous modular kitchen designs with intelligent planning and dreamt of having one yourself. Well, you know what wonders it can do with your kitchen time, making cooking a more pleasing experience.

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What makes Mr. Kitchen an exception in modular kitchens in Pune is the quality of service, customizable designs, perfect fitting, classic range of textures, and superior material quality. Our spectrum of designs is not limited to kitchens alone. We bring to you a total home solution with our equally brilliant modular wardrobe category for you to engage. We ensure that the entire look of your home aligns with your taste and choice, delivering it the classiest and complete finish.

Our appliances and fitting

Mr. Kitchen leaves nothing behind when it comes to its quality of appliances and fitting. We have a dedicated factory with a production facility of 10000 sq. ft. to ensure factory-fitted kitchens while making the most out of their spaces. We pay close attention to details and measurements to evaluate the best options of customized designs for you to choose from. That earns us the name of the best modular kitchen designers in Pune.

We are in many ways as choosey as you are about the best and hence, we use nothing but the best industrial appliances for every product that we deliver.

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We know the needs of Indian kitchens as well as you do, and we understand the fine details that they require. Hence, we bring you modular kitchen designs that are the best fit for both Indian and Western kitchens based on your choice. We put a lot of work into figuring out the best functionality for your kitchens and wardrobes alike to avoid compromises.

Our kitchen and wardrobe designs are created by experienced professionals with commendable skills to match international levels.

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At Mr. Kitchen, we look forward to creating bonds of trust with our clients. Therefore, we provide a lifetime warranty to all our clients on our products and services. That's right! Being very particular about our client’s satisfaction and happiness, we understand the importance of your investment and give you the best value in return.

Our team of professionals takes careful measures to deliver you the best after-sale services, keeping you relaxed from all worries. Mr. Kitchen is one of the top kitchen manufacturers in Pune, and you know why.

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Mr. Kitchen is a brand of no compromise. Every design and product we present is one of a kind concerning the quality, service, warranty, and customer satisfaction. Check out more about us on our website at https://www.mrkitchen.co.in/ or visit our store personally. Mr. Kitchen is here to make your spaces come alive and give you an upgraded lifestyle.

#best interior designers in pune #modular kitchen design

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How Do I Purchase The Most Suitable Supplement From A Protein Shop Near Me?

Protein is a complex molecule that plays a major role and responsibility for the body tissue structuring, functioning, and regulating the organs in our body.

These proteins are created by combining millions of single units of amino acids, to create a long chain just like DNA. Generally, There are 20 types of amino acids that get combined and create large units of protein. The sequence of these amino acids decides a unique 3D structure of protein and their specific responsibility in our body.

Role of Protein in our body :

Apart from being the building block of our body, there are several other functions performed by protein. A few of them are as follows :

* Transportation the molecules throughout the body

* Repairing cells and creation of new ones in the body

* Protecting our body from harmful, foreign viruses and bacteria

* Promoting proper growth and development in all age groups of people

You may increase the risk of missing out on these key functions if you are not providing your body an adequate amount of protein. Thus, it leads to many problems such as loss of muscle mass, slow growth, weak functioning of the heart and lungs, and early death, etc.

I also own a very busy lifestyle like many in this world, and can not put enough attention to a complete diet, that is why I use supplements to fulfill this requirement. As an experienced person with supplements, I generally do few things before visiting any protein shop near me to purchase the supplement. At the first step, I find out my need and choice of protein supplement which is required to achieve my desired body goal.

How to choose your suitable Protein supplement :

1. Understand your aim and need:

Getting to know that why we need a protein supplement is the first thing before we go to any supplement store. It can not only make your search for the right supplement much easier but will help you to get it at as much affordable price.

Are you trying to fight some deficiencies through the supplement?

Whether you are a gym-goer or one of the athletes whose requirement for nutrition is on a higher level. Whoever you are, Yi should focus on finding the basic questions that you must ask to recognize the need for your nutrition. I do not just go out to any protein shop near me without even knowing the kind of protein or any other supplement I need.

2. Check the Ingredients Thoroughly:

After you know the goal and type of supplement we need, The second thing to know about is the manufacturing ingredients present in our desired supplement which we are going to buy. Amid different type of supplement options, you must know that which supplement contains what in order to see the ingredients in a transparent manner.

Protein powder is for muscle building whereas multivitamins are for energy production. Vegan people can not intake whey protein as it is a milk product and they may prefer a plant-based Protein. Like these, there are several other facts you must know as per your diet preference, aim, and health condition.

Apart from that, we must be aware that it does not contain any harmful additives, and if someone is not aware of any particular ingredient which is mentioned on the label, they may research it in order to ensure that the added ingredient is not harmful in any way. The Ingredient sheet on the product is designed to provide transparent data among the users. Many times, the Ingredient sheet may look good, but probably not honest. That is why I become very skeptical while looking at the ingredients list while buying a protein supplement or any other supplement from a protein shop near me.

3. Check the Bio-availability Level :

Bio-availability is the amount of nutrition that our body can absorb. The level of nutrient absorption differs from one body to another and also from nutrient to nutrient. For instance, a nutrient may also have different forms further, while some of the nutrients may be absorbed easily in our body, and some may also not absorb. At this point in time, if you come across any unknown ingredient, you should avoid it or do some research before making your purchase. I have a golden rule which

says that if I can not pronounce that ingredient, I will not buy it.

4. Check for required doses:

Over-dosage of a supplement may end up worsening our overall health. And if the supplement is under-dosed, you are just wasting your money and nothing else. A suitable Protein supplement which is having instructions of doses mentioned on their bar is generally safe. It is our key responsibility to check and avoid over-dosage. There are always few protein supplement products that can offer few extra ingredients in their supplements.

Though it is not safe to go out during the pandemic, let's suppose you went to a store and found two different supplements, one product says that it consists of vitamin D, while the other conveys to contain Vitamin D along with few herbs or any other additional ingredient that seems unknown to you. In this case, I will make sure that each additional ingredient gives some benefit to me and I know about it very well.

5. Check the details of the brand & product:

Your chosen product must be certified either from the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, or the NSF International or not, to ensure the quality of products. There are many websites that provide user reviews of supplement products. I prefer to check them before paying a bill in any of the protein shops near me.

Tests I Perform Before Buying Any Protein Supplement

1. The logo Examination:

I know that any protein shop near me can not import or distribute supplements unless they have a license to do it. And the license number will always be there on the supplement you purchase. You can also check for that license info which contains vital information such as the date of manufacture, import date, rate, etc of that Protein supplement.

2. The seal Examination:

If there is no seal on your protein supplement then is a fake product. We must also check that the seal on the internal side of the lid as the fake protein supplements are loosely sealed and contains poor quality.

3. The mixing Examination:

You can do it with a sample of your supplement. You need to add a scoop of protein supplement into the water at normal temperature, now shake it for 30 seconds. If there are lumps formed, or you see any residue, chances are it is fake.

4. The taste Examination:

I read reviews of the protein supplement which I am buying from the protein shop near me, on the various online forum, to check how would they taste like. If the taste does not match with what I have read, I know I am probably h buying a fake product.

5. The barcode or QR Code Examination:

This is one of the most effective tests that I have been through. The QR code and the bar code provide the correct URL link to your purchased product information online. I use my mobile phone QR scanner to get the correct product details before paying money to the protein shop near me for buying a product.

Conclusion-

When we are searching for a suitable health supplement, we must check for the positive data on websites and also check Consumer Labs, etc to check the originality of the product. When we go shopping for any of the health supplements, we should be very choosey and aware about our purchase. We must remember that every second a company is trying to fool us with their ineffective products, but our awareness can save us from these frauds. You also must check the product thoroughly and must check the customer reviews, like I always do.

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NATURAL INCENSE KRAFT INDIA …Refreshing Experience

India since ages has been the land of incense with it's rich soil giving the Sandalwood, Aromatic Flowers, rich Herbs & Natural ingredients to fragrant the world.

Since Vedic era, incense was burnt to purify by cleansing the air of unpleasant odour and keeping the evil at bay. The exotic aroma and scent have been part of the Indian way of life, whether it is a religious offering or an aid to medication or freshening air.

The ancient civilization learnt the art of rolling the blends of various herbs, spices, natural ingredients & fragrances over the bamboo sticks and the craftsmanship has been passed over from generation to generation giving you that blissful sublime mystique of aroma. Natural Incense Kraft India has not allowed Nature's gift to disappear. These skilled fingers are still with us to hand roll out the incense for you.

The coolness and sandalwood, the exoticism of various herbs, the mildness of beautiful flowers, the richness of natural ingredients and the right noses to catch the right aroma are gifts of India to the world. Moreover, Natural Masala Incense has been very choosey about the right proportion of blending used for these perfumes with the traditional as well as innovative formulae making it pleasurably different from the rest.

Natural Incense Kraft India envisaged the need of good packaging that could last and add the life of the product inside besides giving it a touch of attraction. Cratering the eye-catching packaging in pouches, boxes, tubes, etc. speaks of our striving efforts to match the international standards in packaging and making the product more customers.

Natural Incense Kraft India exports a wide range of Masala incense sticks, cones, Incense holders made of wood, brass and soap stones, etc. and other allied products to countries in all the continents with major exports to Europe, Americas, Africa, Australia and Japan.

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suzanneshannon · 3 years

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Scott Hanselman's 2021 Ultimate Developer and Power Users Tool List for Windows

Can you believe it's been 6 years since my last Tools list? Tools have changed, a lot are online, but honestly, it's just a LOT OF WORK to do the tools list. But here's one for 2020-2021. These are the tools in my Utils folder. I made a d:\dropbox\utils folder and I added it to my PATH. That way it's on all my computers and in my path on all my computers and I can get to any of them instantly.

This is the Updated for 2020-21 Version of my 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2014 List, and currently subsumes all my other lists. I’ve been doing this for over 17 years. Wow. I need to do better, I guess.

Everyone collects utilities, and most folks have a list of a few that they feel are indispensable. Here's mine. Each has a distinct purpose, and I probably touch each at least a few times a week. For me, "util" means utilitarian and it means don't clutter my tray. If it saves me time, and seamlessly integrates with my life, it's the bomb. Many/most are free some aren't. Those that aren't free are very likely worth your 30-day trial, and very likely worth your money.

These are all well loved and oft-used utilities. I wouldn't recommend them if I didn't use them constantly. Things on this list are here because I dig them. No one paid money to be on this list and no money is accepted to be on this list.

Personal Plug: If this list is the first time you and I have met, you should subscribe to my blog, and check out my podcasts, and sign up for my newsletter of Wonderful Things.

Please Link to http://hanselman.com/tools when referencing the latest Hanselman Ultimate Tools List. Feel free to get involved here in the comments, post corrections, or suggestions for future submissions. I very likely made mistakes, and probably forgot a few utilities that I use often.

THE LIFE AND WORK-CHANGING UTILITIES

"If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow." - Beyoncé

Windows Subsystem for Linux - It really can't be overstated how WSL/WSL2 has put the cherry on top of Windows 10. It runs on any build 20262 or higher as it was recently backported and it's integration with Windows is fantastic. It's also WAY faster than running a VM. Go learn more on my YouTube

Windows Terminal - Finally Windows has a modern terminal. You can run shells like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts. It also includes a pseudo-console so 3rd party Terminals like hyper, conemu, terminus and more work better!

Windows PowerToys - They are back and they should be built into Windows. Install them here and get a color picker, fancy zones, file explorer addons, image resizers, keyboard manager and remapper, an Apple Spotlight-like running in the form of PowerToyrs Run, the Shortcut Guide and more!

Also check out Ueli as a great launcher/spotlight for Windows!

VS Code - Visual Studio Code is hella fast and is my goto text and code editor. I still use notepad sometimes and I'm in full Visual Studio a lot, but VS Code is like the Tesla of code editors. Check out my Favorite VS Code Extensions below.

PowerShell/OhMyPosh/PoshGit/Cascadia Code - I've had a blast this year taking my console prompt to the next level. Try these out but also look at Starship. Whatever you do, play! Don't accept the defaults!

ZoomIt - A true classic but also the answer to the #1 question I'm asked. How do you draw on the screen when you're sharing your screen? ZoomIt has been THAT TOOL in my toolbox. Really take some time and learn how to do boxes, arrows, colors and more and you'll be a more effective screen-sharer. In fact, just go get the whole SysInternals suite and put it all in your PATH.

Winget - It's apt-get for Windows. Similar to choco which I've used in the past, WinGet is going to be included in Windows 10 and has a ton of nice features. I use it to setup a machine in an hour from the command line, versus a day before doing it manually. Just add your MSA (Microsoft login) to the Package Manager Insiders Program and get it from the Store. It's bundled with the Windows App Installer. Then just "winget search <tool>" and winget install whatever!

QuickLook - Free in the Windows Store, just highlight a file in Explorer and press Space to get a preview!

Amazing .NET and Developer utilities

"Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice." - Beyoncé

CodeTrack - CodeTrack is a free .NET Performance Profiler and Execution Analyzer. It works on basically every version of .NET and will give you massive insight into how your code is running! The flamegraph view is fantastic. It's free but you should donate as it's a one-person amazing app!

LINQPad - Interactively query your databases with LINQ with this tool from Joseph Albahari. A fantastic learning tool for those who are just getting into LINQ or for those who want a code snippet IDE to execute any C# or VB expression. Free and wonderful.

WinMerge - WinMerge just gets better and better. It's free, it's open source and it'll compare files and folders and help you merge your conflicted source code files like a champ. Also see Perforce Visual Merge which free and also can diff images, which is pretty amazing.

WinDbg - Low-level and classic but also new and fresh! WinDbg (Wind-bag?) is now in the Windows Store with ALL NEW VISUALS and more!

Insomnia and Nightingale are great alternatives to Postman for doing REST APIs!

NuGet Package Explorer - This app allows browsing NuGet packages from an online feed and viewing contents of the packages

WireShark - What's happening on the wire! WireShark knows!

GitHub Desktop - Gits, ahem, out of the way! Watch my Git 101 on YouTube!

Useful Windows Utilities that should be built in

"I love my job, but it’s more than that: I need it" - Beyoncé

Ear Trumpet - Fantastic advanced volume control for Windows! If you have ever wished that volume on Windows could turn their UI up to 11, Ear Trumpet is that app.

Teracopy - While I use the excellent built in copy features of Windows 10 the most, when I want to move a LOT of files as FAST as possible, nothing beats TeraCopy, an app that does just that - move stuff fast. The queue control is excellent.

AutoHotKey - This little gem is bananas. It's a tiny, amazingly fast free open-source utility for Windows. It lets you automate everything from keystrokes to mice. Programming for non-programmers. It's a complete automation system for Windows without the frustration of VBScript. This is the Windows equivalent of AppleScript for Windows. (That's a very good thing.

7-Zip - It's over and 7zip won. Time to get on board. The 7z format is fast becoming the compression format that choosey hardcore users choose. You'll typically get between 2% and 10% better compression than ZIP. This app integrates into Windows Explorer nicely and opens basically EVERYTHING you could ever want to open from TARs to ISOs, from RARs to CABs.

Paint.NET - The Paint Program that Microsoft forgot, written in .NET. It's 80% of Photoshop and it's free. Pay to support the author by getting the Windows Store version AND it will auto-update! It's only $7, which is an unreal value.

NimbleText - Regular Expressions are hard and I'm not very smart. NimbleText lets me do crazy stuff with large amounts of text without it hurting so much.

Markdown Monster - While I love VSCode, Markdown Monster does one thing incredibly well. Markdown.

Fiddler - The easy, clean, and powerful debugging proxy for checking out HTTP between here and there. It even supports sniffing SSL traffic.

NirSoft Utilities Collection - Nearly everything NirSoft does is worth looking at. My favorites are MyUninstaller, a replacement for Remove Programs, and WhoIsThisDomain.

Ditto Clipboard Manager - WindowsKey+V is amazing and close but Ditto keeps pushing clipboard management forward on Windows.

TaskbarX - It literally centers your Taskbar buttons. I love it. Open Source but also $1 in the Windows Store.

If you really want to mess with your Taskbar, try Taskbar Tweaker.

ShellEx View - Your Explorer's right click menu is cluttered, this can help you unclutter it!

OneCommander and Midnight Commander and Altap Salamander - As a long time Norton Commander user (google that!) there's a lot of great "reimaginings" of the Windows File Explorer. OneCommander and Altap Salamander does that, and Midnight Commander does it for the command line/CLI.

WinDirStat - A classic but still essential. What's taking up all that space? Spoiler - It's Call of Duty.

Also try SpaceSniffer!

FileSeek and Everything - Search it all, instantly!

I like Win+Share+S for Screenshots but also check out ShareX, Greenshot, and Lightshot

For animated Gifs, try screen2gif or LICEcap!

Alt-Tab Terminator - Takes your Alt-Tab to the next level with massive previews and search

PureText - PureText pastes plain text, purely, plainly. Free and glorious. Thanks Steve Miller

I still FTP and SCP and SFTP and I use WinSCP to do it! It's free or just $10 to get it from the Windows Store and support the author!

VLC Player - The best and still the best. Plays everything, everywhere.

PSReadline - Makes PowerShell more Bashy in the best way.

Yori and all Malcolm Smith's Utilities - Yori is a reimagning of cmd.exe!

Visual Studio Code Extensions

"I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me." – Beyoncé

There's a million great Visual Studio Extensions. The ones I like won't be the that ones you like. But, go explore.

GitLens - Glorious. Just makes Git and VS a joy and adds a thousand tiny lovely features that will make you smile. You'll wonder why this isn't built in.

Version Lens - Do you have the latest package versions? Now you know

CodeSnap - Screenshots specifically tailored to make your code look nice.

.NET Core Test Explorer - Makes unit testing with .NET on VS Code so much nicer

Arduino for VS Code - The Arduino extension makes it easy to develop, build, deploy and debug your Arduino sketches in Visual Studio Code! So nice.

Coverage Gutters - This amazing extension highlights what code is covered with Unit Test and what's not. Ryan is looking for help, so go see if this is a great OSS project YOU can get started with!

Docker for VS Code - Container explorer and manager and deployer, directly from VS

GitHistory - Another nice add-on for Git that shows your Git Log

HexDump - I need this more than I would like to admit

LiveShare - Stop screen-sharing and start code and context sharing!

PowerShell for VS - A great replacement for the PowerShell ISE

Remote Containers - This is an AMAZING EXTENSION you have to try if you have Docker but it has a horrible non-descriptive name. But must be seen to be believed. Perhaps it's "Visual Studio Development Containers," I'm not sure. Open a folder and attach to a development container. No installs, just you debugging Rust, Go, C#, whatever whilst installing NOTHING. Amazing.

Remote SSH - Another in the VS Remote Family of Extensions, this one lets you use any remote SSH Server as your development environment.

Remote WSL - Edit and debug and build code from Windows...using Linux!

And finally, Yoncé, my current VS Code theme. Beyoncé inspired.

Things I enjoy

“We all have our purpose, we all have our strengths.” – Beyoncé

RescueTime - Are you productive? Are you spending time on what you need to be spending time on? RescueTime keeps track of what you are doing and tells you just that with fantastic reports. Very good stuff if you're trying to GTD and TCB. ;

Carnac - This wonderful little open source utility shows the hotkey's you're pressing as you press them, showing up as little overlays in the corner. I use it during coding presentations.

DOSBox - When you're off floating in 64-bit super-Windows-10-Pro land, sometimes you forget that there ARE some old programs you can't run anymore now that DOS isn't really there. Enter DOSBox, an x86 DOS Emulator! Whew, now I can play Bard's Tale from 1988 on Windows 10 in 2021! Check out Gog.com for lots of DOSBox powered classics

Oh yes, and finally Windows Sandbox - You already have this and didn't even know it! You can fire up in SECONDS a copy of your Windows 10 machine in a safe sandbox and when you close it, it's gone. Poof. Great for testing weird tools and utilities that some rando on a blog asks you to download.

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Scott Hanselman's 2021 Ultimate Developer and Power Users Tool List for Windows published first on https://deskbysnafu.tumblr.com/

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