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r3b3lgrrrrrrrl · 5 years

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A LunaTic and her Gunn (Part 78)

🎀A Spy in the Watergate🎀

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Luna's underneath Colson on the floor of The Bus. As he dips down to kiss her neck again, she places a palm on his forehead to stop him. Throwing her legs around his waist, she holds him hostage.

"Don't think because I'm a drunk crab that your dickhead ass is off the hook." She informs him.

"Yeah, yeeeaahhh..." He blows her off by kissing her hard on the mouth.

Even still annoyed with him, Luna can't resist Colson. His smell, his touch, his complete Assholeness. He's her own private addiction.

Heart racing as she kisses him back. Legs still around his waist. Colson's dick grows hard against her. Feeling her body flush, Luna pushes him off of her.

"Get me off of this fucking floor." She directs.

"For real, if y'all are gonna fuck get off the floor." Ashleigh throws out at them.

"I fuck where I waaaant!" Colson replies as he dry humps Luna.

Laughing and trying to wiggle away from him, she shouts "Get off me!"

"Fine. No fucking on the floor." Colson huffs as he helps Luna up, giving her a sly look. "For now."

Luna rolls her eyes as she plunks down next to Rook again, stating. "Something is really fucking wrong with him?" Both of them laughing at Colson's nonsense.

Proving her point, he walks up to Luna. Grabbing the back of her head and shoving her face into his groin. Bouncing it off of his jeans as she shrieks that she's going to Fucking kill him.

The Bus hits a bump causing Colson to lose his balance. Luna taking it as an opportunity to free herself. Pushing him, he stumbles across The Bus to the other couch. Luna pouncing on him.

Straddling him, Luna grabs his head. Shoving his face into her Hulk Hogan clothed breasts.

"How you like that?" She growls at him.

"Ahhhh!!! Tittie assault!!" Colson cries out in laughter.

"Y'all are fucking duuuumb!!" Slim hollers over them as Colson flips Luna onto her back, tickling her.

Half hanging off the couch, she yells "I'm gonna pee on you, if you don't stoooop!"

Letting her go, Luna scrambles to the bathroom as Colson starts singing Chappelle's Piss on You behind her.

🎶Imma pee on you. Drip, drip, drip

Yes I do. I wanna pee on you🎶

The Bus joining in with him singing. Luna saying she hates them ALLL when she comes back out. Grabbing a beer, she climbs onto Colson's lap. Calling him an Asshole before kissing him.

The rest of the 3hr ride to DC is filled with more teasing, pouring of shots, laughter, joints and music.

Everyone relieved that they made it out of Pennsylvania without losing anyone. Except for Luna. She never knew she was lost.

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Getting to DC before 1230A, they're booked at the legendary Watergate Hotel. Ashleigh heads to her room while Luna, Colson, The Band and some of The Crew head to the rooftop bar.

Continuing to drink as Luna quizzes the bartender about random facts regarding the historical building. Learning that Room 214 is no longer. Having been remodeled into a tourist attraction for the show Scandal.

"Idn't that about a bitch." Luna claims in disappointment.

Feeling her frustrated with pop culture the bartender tells her how the bar manager can point out all the windows in the office building that were involved in the scandal. He offers to get him for her to Luna's delight.

Colson teasing her how her nerd is showing. Yet, watches her adoringly as she excitedly interacts with the manager. Luna hanging on every word spoken.

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"You're such a dork." Colson laughs as Luna wigs out in giggles over the custom Stolen from Watergate pencils in their room. Already swearing she's keeping the keycard when she noticed it was printed with No Need To Break In.

Luna starts jumping up and down on the king sized bed. High. Like a little kid. Pulling Colson up to jump with her.

He continues laughing at her as she drunkenly shouts "Do you know how much history we're surrounded by!??"

Jumping off the bed, she asks him if he wants to play a game. He says Yes. Colson loves Luna's games.

"Let's play American Made. You can be the President...." She says.

Grabbing her travel bag before disappearing into the bathroom. Popping back out, she leans against the door frame. Dressed in a black latex corset and long latex gloves. She has on thigh highs with latex knee high stiletto boots. The riding crop dangling in her hand. With no panties. Colson salivates looking at her.

"And I, zee ruthlez zpy ired to teach zee bad, bad man zee lezzon." Luna's imitating an awful collection of accents as she stalks towards him.

Coming close, she drags the crop down his left cheek. Swatting it lightly, she demands he undress. Now. Swatting him again when he tries to speak.

"Ze do az I zay." She warns.

Colson drops his pants and yanks off his shirt. Dick standing at attention.

"Mmmm..." Luna says dragging the toy down the front of his body. Swatting him on the chest a little harder. "Turn." She demands.

Blue eyes daring Colson in a way they never have. He does as he's told. Luna drags the leather from the nape of his neck, down to his lower back. Causing him yelp when she makes the stick whizz through the air. Striking his bare ass.

Colson's never been dominated before. As Luna sits him down in a chair, there's a vulnerable giddiness to him. She pulls his arms back. Tying his hands together securely with a black silk ribbon.

Running the crop up his left thigh, Luna stares at Colson with a wicked smile. Tickling his balls.

"Is ze villing to cooperate, Mzr. PrezIdent?" She asks.

Smirking, Colson states. "No. America don't not negotiate wit terrorists. Ya dirty commie whore." He cocks his lip, impersonating Clint Eastwood.

Luna slaps the top of his knee hard. "Nine?" She asks. "Zat's purrfeczy fine Mzr. PrezIdent. I have many ozzer vayz to make ze tawlk.

She tantalizes him as she bites her lip. It's the last thing he sees before she slips and ties another black ribbon around his eyes.

"What the fuc..." Colson tries to speak but Luna shoves her dirty panties into his mouth.

"Ze bad man doeznt vant to lizen. Make him." Her words sexually provoking him.

Dragging the crop along his jawline, under his chin and down his throat. Colson moans are muffled as she circles his nipples. Following his happy trail. She grazes the leather across his raging cock.

On her knees between his legs. Luna spits on his cock, sliding her latex gloves up and down it. Colson's body jerks and twitches. Other senses amplified by not being able to see or use his hands.

Slipping his dick into her mouth, Luna slurps it up loudly. Feeling Colson tense under her. Enjoying the sound. Using one hand along the base, she deep throats him fiercely. Feeling him on the brink, she pulls back.

"Nine. Zee vaitz until zee iz told." Luna directs.

Not knowing where she went. Though muffled, his groans are loud as she licks his cheek with her wet tongue. Grabbing the crop again, she runs the leather between his thighs. Making him shudder in anticipation.

Straddling him, Luna works Colson's huge cock inside of her. Bouncing up and down on him slowly, she grips his chest with her latex gloves. Pinching his nipples. Leaning back, she places one hand on his knee as she plays with his balls in her other. Just as he's about to cum again, she jumps off.

Colson can't think as his body jerks from Luna's actions. Her latex on his skin and taste of her in his mouth, a welcome treat.

Turning around, Luna drags her wet pussy down Colson's chest. His continuous noises of pleasure coming through her panties.

Dragging herself back up him, she bends down low as her sopping cunt sits on his chest. Ass under his chin as she begins to swallow his dick again with deep, slow strokes. Sucking her cheeks together for Colson to hear the saliva building in her mouth.

With both of his legs twitching, she slides down him again, this time popping him back inside of her. Rocking back and forth on top of him, she runs her gloves along the insides of his calfs. Up his thighs, back to his balls. Swirling her hips as she grinds him into her.

His moans become louder as his drool soaks her panties in his mouth.

Bringing her legs together inside of his, Luna slides her plump pussy along Colson's bulging cock. In slow controlled motions. Unable to control herself anymore, she stands up.

Turning around and throwing her leg back over him, Luna shoves his dick back inside of her. Bucking against him hard. His body gyrating. She grabs his hair as she sinks her teeth into his neck.

"NOW!!" Luna instructs Colson, giving them both permission to cum.

Catching her breath, she stands up. Colson's head dangles back in ecstasy. Untying the ribbon from his eyes first, she pulls his chin up.

"Let uzz zee if zee bad man can behave now. Do not zpeak. Only do." Luna taunts him to his exhausted but wide eyes.

Picking up the crop and pulling her dripping panties out of his mouth, Luna lifts her boot onto Colson's shoulder. Spike pressing into his skin.

"Lick it." She instructs as she slaps the crop in her hand.

Colson's mind is blown. Mesmerized by Luna, he can only do as he's told.

Bringing her leg down, she leans her hands on both of his knees. Face to face.

"Now. Izz ze bad man going to treat zee vife better?" She asks him.

Colson nods.

"Zay it." She demands as she wraps her hand around his balls.

"I'll treat my wife better!!" He promises her.

"And..." She taunts.

He looks at her confused as she climbs back onto his lap. Her hand on the ribbon string tempting his release.

"Hail Hyrda!" She states as she pulls the string to his erupting laughter.

"You're so fucked up." He laughs wrapping his arms around her latex covered body. "I don't know how the fuck I got so lucky with you."

"Yeah, me either." Luna laughs at him before letting him kiss her deeply.

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Thursday morning is crazy. Luna and Colson waking to an early knock. Both forgetting he has an acoustic set with a DC station.

They never talked last night. Just kinda played around and fell asleep.

Colson kisses Luna's head before he ducks into the bathroom.

"I love you. Go back to sleep." He says to her sleepy nod.

Warming up the shower and pulling the bag out from Philly, he rails a line instead of any Adds. Jumping into the shower before even smoking a joint.

Feeling the jolt of Colombian BamBam, Colson perks up. Stroking his dick as usual before he washes himself. When he can't fuck Luna in the shower, he doesnt mind taking care of himself.

Thinking of last night, his dick grows larger as he pulls faster. Colson liked the way Luna teased and tied him down.

"I wasn't about that shit before but.... Zee zpy was fucking hot." He thinks of Luna dressed in latex and how he could feel her but not see her.

Feeling her dominance surround him, he leans back against the shower wall as he cums for her. Again.

"Fuuckkk..." He thinks.

Body falling slightly weak as the water cascades down him.

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Colson's gone when Luna wakes up. She's not entirely sure where his is.

Hungover and groggy, she fires up a joint. Ordering coffee from room service. She throws on a light tank and shorts. Snapping him as she waits for her coffee. Taking a quick shower with it. Morning Shower Joints burning along the way.

Enjoying her coffee and hitting another joint, Luna gets dressed. Throwing on oversized sweat pants and ablack sports bra with a loose fishnet cropped cover-up. She pulls on a scully and Docs.

She needs to call Monica, Travis and Kylie today. Deciding to grab the burner before beginning.

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Colson's acoustic set is incredibly intimate. Only doing three songs. El Diablo, a shortened version of I Think I'm Okay and a cover of Wonderful Tonight.

Hoping Luna will catch it.

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Luna Googles the closest pharmacy. It's like five blocks away. No big deal. Only... She gets three before there's a swarm of photogs around her.

Shoving her hands on her pockets, annoyed, she notices how they keep a weird 10ft radius around her.

"Brooklyn!! What are you doing in DC?" One shouts at her.

"Is this a political thing or are you here with MGK??" Another asks.

"When will we get your next album?" Is thrown out.

Finally hitting her nemesis Walgreens, she dips in to it's ironic salvation with a sigh.

Luna strolls around. Grabbing a burner. Playing around with makeup and skin care products. Grabbing a FANTASTIC pair of socks for Colson. She goes on to find a Polaroid camera. Debating on her ethics, she decides to buy it.

With The Paps still outside, Luna discreetly asks to speak to the manager. Explaining her situation, she asks of any back exits. The manger obliges her to Luna's deep gratitude.

Slipping out, she escapes back to The Watergate unnoticed.

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Colson is performing at EchoStage tonight. Backstage in the dressing room, he notices a Snap from Luna.

"She's so fucking beautiful." He thinks with a smile on his face. Dick jumping again from last night.

He Snaps her back before continuing on.

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Luna sets up shop in the hotel lobby. She is immensely invested in politics and is fascinated by it's corrupt history.

Calling Monica first. Luna relays the conversation with Marshall to her. Frustrated that Luna mentioned the tape, Monica goes on to ease her worried mind that she's seen it. Although it's not caught that Eminem hit him first, the video is too grainy to implicate Colson. Luna being on nothing. With a sigh of relief, Luna asks what to do if Marshall contacts her again.

"Send him to me. At this point it's harassment." Luna's attorney assures her.

Monica goes on to tell her she has a few properties in mind. She's gonna send Luna the listings. Luna agrees to keep an eye out for them. Thanking her friend as always before they hang up.

Luna pulls out the burner and activates it. Googling local diners in Warchester, she decides on a spot.

Calling Travis, he answers on the second ring. They agree to meet at 2P tomorrow in Massachusetts.

Collecting her things, Luna pops back into their room to double check for lost items.

Catching the elevator back downstairs, she orders an uber to the venue. It's only 3P. Her therapy session isn't scheduled until 5P.

Looking back at the hotel in admiration as she climbs into the back seat. Once settled, she notices a Snap from Colson.

Luna rolls her eyes at his picture. Laughing to herself, thinking "He's such a fucking idiot."

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Luna meets up with Colson and The Band backstage at EchoStage. Things aren't as crazy today... Maybe because they're actually ahead of schedule.

Burning and talking, Luna sits on a table next to Colson. Baze complimenting Luna's new ink. She beams a Thanks as swings her legs.

Colson asks what made her get it, causing Luna to stop and look at him funny.

"I told you last night. Imma mothafucken crab. I will fuck you up." She responds.

"How do you forget THIS?" Rook asks laughing as he intimates Luna's crabby dance from last night.

"See, Rook gets it." Luna laughs, nodding towards him.

Laughing at the two of them, Colson hands Luna a bottle of Jameson. When she declines, he asks her Why. Looking at her watch, she hops off the table.

"Because I have a therapy session in like 10mins!" She exclaims, kissing him quickly. "I'm headed to The Bus. I'll be back." Luna calls over her shoulder.

"Love you" Colson yells after her but she's out of ear shot.

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Luna's on the phone with her therapist Kylie for 45mins. Laying on the bed, burning through joints.

They talk about an array of things. It being over 3mnths since she last talked to Luna. They touch base on the new changes in Luna's life and how she's processing them.

Kylie asking if the nightmares are still continuing. This catches Luna offgaurd. She hasn't had one since she met Colson. Even on night's they haven't shared the same bed. Kylie attributing it to the change of scenery.

Talking about a few more things such as Casie, the record lable, the engagement, the tour. Kylie advises her not to stretch herself too thin.

Asking Luna if she's taking her meds, she sends refills to a RiteAid in MA. Luna will grab them tomorrow. They hang up agreeing on the same time next week.

"I don't know why I fight talking to her.... Especially if I can get high while doing so." Luna thinks. Annoyed sometimes by her own stubbornness.

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Colson's in his dressing room when Luna comes back into Echo.

"Hey!!" His face lights up as she enters. "Bring that sweet ass over here." He says pulling for her.

Obliging him, she sits on his lap. Throwing her arm over his shoulder and nuzzling his neck with kisses. Asking her how her session was, she says it was fine.

"Oh! I have something for you!" She says hopping off his lap to dig through her bag.

Reading the socks. He laughs and pulls her back to him.

"I fucking love you." Colson says running his hands through her hair to steal a kiss from her.

"You fucking better." She smirks.

Ashleigh pops her head in calling 10mins. Colson switches out his socks. Taking a quick picture. Luna kisses him again, telling him he should go. Walking out, Colson tosses the picture onto his Instagram. He captions it:

"My girl always dropping me cool shit 😍🙏🏽 2 all my h8rs incase you forgot 💯😈"

Sitting in his chair once he leaves, Luna grabs the bottle of whiskey in front of her. Taking a swig, she looks down at her hand. Touching her homemade ring her mind begins to roam.

"Home's gonna be a fucking shit storm..." Thinking about returning to The City. There's a lot expected to be accomplished that day. "I need to figure out when I can see Tim...." Luna thinks to herself. Wanting to tell Justin's bestfriend personally of her engagement. "He's gonna snap... Just like at brunch." Luna worries. "Just like Colson's gonna snap about fucking Tommy....." Luna sighs. She hasn't told Colson that she has to meet up with Tommy. Considering it's context, she's not sure she's going too. "Fuck..." She sighs again, thinking of how their last fight went regarding Tommy.

Swigging the bottle, Luna lights up a joint. Digging through her bag again she pops a xanax. Trying to quiet her mind, she hits the bottle a few more times as she finishes the joint. Stepping out back for a cigarette before heading SideStage to watch the show.

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The Band's performance is intense. Lights flashing, artificial and weed smoke billowing. The crowd roaring with them.

They have a pretty secure setlist. Starting off each night with Sex Drive, Habits and Breaking News 2. El Diablo securing an opening slot.

Sometimes things change. An odd cover of Smells Like Teen Spirit thrown in. Colson plays Candy. Catching her eye and grinning when he changing the lyrics to a particular verse again.

Luna's not on the setlist. Colson pulling Bad Things when he was pissed yesterday. This is fine with her. Standing with Ashleigh, she enjoys the show. Grabbing a Polaroid or two with her new camera, unsure of if she likes it or not. Sharing a bottle and joints.

Rook sings as they cover Shout at The Devil. Amazingly just as before. Sending the crowd into a tizzy.

The Band then hitting LOCO, GTS, Trap Paris and part of I Think I'm Okay.

The venue is loud and exciting. Colson jumping around, diving into the crowd, climbing on top of speakers. Hyping the crowd more with his every move. He truly is a great showman.

Tearing through Rap Devil, Till I Die, Golden God, and Alpha Omega. Lately, Bad Motherfucker, Wake&Bake, Rehab and 27 rounding out the show.

The band comes out to encore Sail to the audience's cheers.

As always, buzzing from the electricity of the show, Colson pulls Luna along with him off stage.

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"Fuuuckk Loons!!" He moans out as he takes his time pushing himself inside of her.

"Mmm..." She purrs, glancing at him in the mirror before closing her eyes.

Enjoying Colson pull her hair as he nails her from behind. Taking his dick deeply. Luna yelps when he smacks her jiggling ass. Eyes opening wide.

"That's right. You look at me when I fuck you." He challenges her through the mirror.

Keeping his gaze, she starts thrusting into him. With one hand against the mirror, Luna grabs Colson's bare ass cheek. Sinking her nails into it. Gripping her hips, he fucks her harder until they both cum.

Leaning against her back, Colson lifts up to kiss the nape of Luna's neck. Telling her That'll never get old, to her agreeance.

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Sharing drinks Backstage, The Crew quickly breaks down the stage. They're headed to Massachusetts next. It's an 8hr drive from DC. No time for Downtown Antics tonight.

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Heading to The Bus, there's still a mass of fans outside. Colson, Luna and The Band taking the time to say Hello and sign autographs.

Making his way through, Colson comes across the sweetest little girl with pink hair. She has on a Pink Floyd T as she sits on her mom's shoulders. Asking if she would like a hug, the little girl says yes. Slightly shaking, her face in awe when they pull, away. The little girl covering her face in shock of what just happened.

Watching their interaction, Luna stops to dig through her bag, pulling out the Polaroid camera. Tugging on Colson's arm, she asks the child if she'd like a picture as she glances up to her mother's nod. Overhearing Luna's plot, Colson scoops the little girl up and beams as Luna takes their instant picture.

Colson signs it before giving it to the giddy little girl. Luna thinking maybe the camera wasn't such a bad idea after all.

Continuing to sign autographs and interact with fans until The Crew is loaded up. Benny guiding them to The Bus.

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Unwinding from the day, they bump Hotel Diablo as the alcohol and weed flow. Everyone bullshitting and talking about tonight's performance. Baze, AJ and Rook play Call of Duty. Benny and Slim chess. Ashleigh is on her phone as Luna and Colson thumb wrestle on the couch.

Slowly they all drop off one by one. Sleeping on The Bus as they travel through the night.

Another Day. Another City.

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To be continued.....

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imonahike · 6 years

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But Why?

9 July 2017

Took my sweet time getting ready in the morning. Cooked my breakfast. Drank my tea. Chatted with Diggs. Hiked out at 7:30. Here we go.

Butters had waited for my at the water source, so we hiked together. Hike hike. It was hot. Too hot for me. We missed Colonel Buck and Necktie at lunch. So we ate by a little stream in a not very flat spot. I pulled the string cheese out of my pack, "You think these are still good?" Butters examined them, "Yeah, probably. I'd finish them today though." I ate three. My salami tasted weird. Some spice I didn't like. I was already hating my food.

Three miles to a forest service campground which historically had trail magic. I would take trail magic right now. I hated all my food. Ran there in a little over an hour. Necktie and Diggs were still there, the campground was right next to the McCloud river. I toed halfway into the river before I decided it was way too cold and laid in the shade instead.

After a while a woman came up to us and offered us their leftovers. It was Sunday and they wanted to get rid of it before heading back to the bay area. Well ok. Yes we would eat their food. Necktie, Butters, and I were thrilled for this trail magic. There were sauteed vegetables, hummus, spinach dip, izze sodas, corn salsa, fresh vegetables, etc etc. Real food. Real trail magic.

We ate without speaking. The sauteed vegetables were all I wanted in life. We couldn't believe our luck. But then something strange happened. Suddenly I was full. I had been eating quickly, but not that quickly. I stopped for a moment. Then a wave of nausea hit me so hard that I couldn't ignore it. I collected myself and walked calmly to the pit toilet, where I promptly vomited everything I'd ever eaten in my life. Great.

The rest of this day is kind of a blur to me. I took something to stop the nausea but felt really hot. Necktie hiked out after a while. I visited the privy another two times that evening. I couldn't hike out. Butters stayed with me.

The trail angels had left and it was just the two of us at the campground. My brain had turned to mush. "I can't hike out," I told him, "I don't think I can walk to Shasta." We were in the middle of nowhere. There was a parked car at the campground, but we didn't know how long until whomever returned. There was no cell service, so we used Butters satellite phone to text Erin. She used the Google to inform us that we were in the middle of nowhere and that the nearest town was McCloud, ten miles away as the crow flies. She didn't know how long it would take to walk there. Definitely shorter and better grade than the trail, but no idea how long. There was a lake on the way. Water source. Better option than the trail, hands down. Still an uncertain one, however.

I slept uneasily.

#pacific crest trail #pct 2017 #pct #hiking #backpacking #thru hike #thru hiker #nature #opt outside #hike like a girl #mountains #california

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johnboothus · 4 years

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We Asked 15 Spirits Pros: What Will You Be Drinking on Election Night?

The countdown to the Nov. 3 election is on. As there’s no question that the days ahead will be filled with stress as the nation votes and awaits the outcome, VinePair is turning its attention toward the less serious but still pressing decision of what to drink on election night.

To find out what the pros have chosen to help take the edge off, VinePair asked bartenders and distillers around the country what they will be pouring and shaking up for this momentous event. From historic punches and classic cocktails, to American whiskey and an aptly named natural wine, keep reading below for some expert suggestions on picking the right election night tipple.

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Martini

Westland’s Peated American Single Malt Whiskey

WhistlePig 10 Year

Grey Goose La Poire

Dark ‘n Stormy

Green Spot Irish Whiskey

2019 Strange Days by Lightwell Survey

Old Grand-Dad 114

Daiquiri with Cañada Cloud Forest Rum

Krug Champagne

Spring44 Vodka

Luna Bay Booch’s Ginger Lemon Hard Kombucha

Ward Eight Cocktail

2006 Clos Cazals Grand Cru Oger Blanc de Blanc

Masterson’s Rye Whiskey

Fords Gin Officers’ Reserve

Keep reading for details about all of the recommended bottles!

“On election day/night, I’m going to have a Martini or two. I’m going to go to bed before the election is called, and wake up to some damn good news and a better day. (And then I’m putting Benedictine in my morning coffee.) I can’t remember the last time 2020 gave me a good morning.” — Alex Negranza, Bar Manager, MARCH and Rosie Cannonball, Houston

“To reduce my anxiety on election night, I will be drinking a dram of Westland’s Peated American Single Malt Whiskey. This Americanized Scotch has [a] great balance of peat and malt while the influence from the barrel keeps both in check. This is my favorite peated American whiskey, except for mine, of course. Hopefully, I’ll feel as even-keeled as this whiskey as the election results roll in.” — Max Pfeffer, Master Distiller, Manatawny Still Works, Pottstown, Pa.

“On election night this year, I will be drinking a WhistlePig 10 Year on the rocks. On a night like the upcoming election, anything less than 100 proof would just be unsatisfactory.” — Henry Ottrix, Bartender, Curio Bar inside Denver Central Market, Denver

“This is going to be a very long and likely stressful night, especially for those of us in the LGBTQ+ community. I’ll want something strong, classy, and comforting. I’m planning on grabbing my bottle of Grey Goose La Poire for a strong and complex Martinez riff. I like a 50/50 ratio with Martini & Rossi Rubino sweet vermouth, with just a splash of Maraschino and classic Angostura bitters, stirred nice and cold and finished off with an orange twist studded with a clove. Better yet, I can make a whole pitcher of them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge to top off my partner and roommates’ glasses every time another state is declared. So go vote right now, and then hit the liquor store.” — Ash Haussermann, Bartender, Clover Club, Brooklyn

“I will be having a Dark ‘n Stormy to summon the rain gods in hopes of good rainfall to bring us back to life. It’s all figurative, of course, but that doesn’t negate the fact that our food chains are suffering, our labor force is weakened, and our economy is in need of massive repair.” — Alba Huerta, Owner, Julep, Houston

“For election night, I’ll be drinking something a little stronger. One of my favorite whiskies is Green Spot Irish Whiskey. I like it neat, and I’ll add rocks later on to exaggerate any changes the ice brings. I like that Green Spot is light, has slow legs, a round mouthfeel, and is sweet and balanced. I always use filtered water for the ice cubes and drink from a rocks glass.” — Chris Hanson, Distiller and Winemaker, Hanson of Sonoma, Sonoma, Calif.

“Without a doubt, I will be opening a tantalizing bottle of 2019 Strange Days natural wine by Lightwell Survey, which I recently purchased at Domestique Wine. I associate natural wines with rectitude and realness. I hope this year’s election is untainted by immorality, and every voice is counted. I hope this year’s election is carried out with the same integrity natural winemakers dedicate to the production of their wines. The American people need to hear the unadulterated truth about our candidates to make an informed vote. With that being said, this bottle represents an interesting, and definitely unique, untainted presidential election. No hidden documents, no sugar-coated lies. This year we taste the truth, not Kool-Aid wine.” — Chad Henry, Bar Manager, Bammy’s, Washington, D.C.

“Old Grand-Dad 114, because it’s got a lot of flavor for a good price in case I need a second bottle that night…” — Kyle Shelgren, Bartender, Roger’s Liquid Oasis, Edgewater, Colo.

“This election night, I’ll be drinking classic Daiquiris made with Cañada Cloud Forest rum from Mexico. The Daiquiri is sharp and fresh, and I think we’ll all need something light and bright on what promises to be a long night. This JFK favorite is on the low-alcohol side, but will do well with an extra shot when the Florida returns come in. And if the numbers aren’t looking so rosy late in the evening, the Cloud Forest rum is the perfect bottle to sip on while I plan my escape to Mexico.” — James Simpson, Manager, Espita Mezcaleria, Washington, D.C.

“If it’s a win, Krug Champagne to toast, and if it’s a loss, at least it was enjoyed while watching the results, and the loss won’t be too hard to take. I think it’s the most underrated Champagne out there and probably still my favorite over even the biggest name brands.” — Piero Procida, Food & Beverage Director, The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Calif.

“Inspired by election night, I came up with this cocktail: ‘The Orange Russian,’ with Spring44 Vodka, Midnight Espresso Liqueur, a splash of milk, and topped with a Clementine Izze.” — Eric Vanderveen, Bartender, The Empire Lounge & Restaurant, Louisville, Colo.

“On election night, I’ll be drinking Luna Bay Booch’s Ginger Lemon hard kombucha. With 6 percent ABV, it has the boozy bite I’ll need to calm my nerves. I love that Luna Bay uses real herbs, fruits, and Yerba Mate tea, so while I’m nervously drinking, I’ll feel better about what I’m putting into my body than many of the alternatives.” — Gareth Moore, Managing Partner and Bartender, Home & Away, San Diego

“On election night, I’ve gotta reach for the Ward Eight cocktail! Not only [is it] delicious, but the history is so much fun! It is said to have been created for a politician in the 1890s to celebrate Massachusetts’ Eighth Ward delivering him the election. It’s pretty simple to make — just rye whiskey, OJ, lemon juice, and grenadine. Historically [and] politically relevant, and enough kick to get you through watching the election results!” — Jenn Tosatto, Bar Manager, Mission Taco Joint, Kansas City, Mo.

“It depends on how the night goes. I’ll almost certainly start the evening with a bottle of Champagne to celebrate the work that has gone into the campaign by myself, my friends, and thousands of other people across the country. I’ve actually got a beautiful bottle of 2006 Clos Cazals Grand Cru Oger Blanc de Blancs that is really spectacular, and I can’t wait to enjoy [it]! With any luck, I’ll be drinking Champagne for the rest of the evening. Depending on how things go, I may end up with whiskey. Neat. Specifically some of my favorite Canadian rye — Masterson’s Rye Whiskey. It’s spicy, balanced, and just a delicious spirit that’s great for most occasions.” — Gavin Humes, Director of Food and Beverage, Scratch | Restaurants Group, Los Angeles

“As an expat, I’m not eligible to vote. Usually, I’m traveling and exploring cocktail bars around the world during election season. This year, I’m staying put in Nashville with my family as to keep those around me (and myself) safe and healthy. At home, I’ll be taking inspiration from the tropical cocktail movement and make my home a vacation paradise with drinks that will take my mind to far-flung places. Given my natural affinity towards gin (surprised?), I’ll begin with a Saturn and then the Quarterdeck from Shannon Mustipher’s TIKI with Fords Gin Officers’ Reserve. But, it won’t stop there. … Depending on the result, I think I will start with a punch, such as a Spiced Apple Gin Warmer, and then move on to the Fish House Punch (gin, brandy, peach brandy, Maraschino liqueur, green tea, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne!) … Lastly, just days ahead of the election, I will make the forgotten classic cocktail from Patrick Gavin Duffy’s “Official Mixer’s Manual” (1934) that he named ‘Have a Heart Cocktail’ in the hopes that people vote with their hearts.”— Simon Ford, Founder, Fords Gin, London

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We Asked 15 Spirits Pros: What Will You Be Drinking on Election Night?

The Best Drinks for Election Night Recommended by Spirits Pros:

Martini

Westland’s Peated American Single Malt Whiskey

WhistlePig 10 Year

Grey Goose La Poire

Dark ‘n Stormy

Green Spot Irish Whiskey

2019 Strange Days by Lightwell Survey

Old Grand-Dad 114

Daiquiri with Cañada Cloud Forest Rum

Krug Champagne

Spring44 Vodka

Luna Bay Booch’s Ginger Lemon Hard Kombucha

Ward Eight Cocktail

2006 Clos Cazals Grand Cru Oger Blanc de Blanc

Masterson’s Rye Whiskey

Fords Gin Officers’ Reserve

Keep reading for details about all of the recommended bottles!

“Old Grand-Dad 114, because it’s got a lot of flavor for a good price in case I need a second bottle that night…” — Kyle Shelgren, Bartender, Roger’s Liquid Oasis, Edgewater, Colo.

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The Robbery of the Free People ; Palestine!

Mariam, Aisha, Dam Il-Izz, Fatma, Sabha, Ahlam, Taghreed, Nawal, Dalal, Leila, Asma and thousand others died FIGHTING for their country. They went as martyrs.

Does your religion allow you to burn someone alive? I asked one of the Jews. They said never….. so how do they accept to burn a child alive? I only ask God to give me patience… Hasbiya Allah w ni’ma Alwakeel 3alehum.

Many mothers suffer everyday for their children. Every Palestinian suffered in war and is still suffering. They are obliged to live under an unfair

regime. It seems like their land is being robbed from them, their future taken from them, their freedom stolen from them, the unfairness they live in is not enough. They have to be tortured, bombed, and killed.

This problem has been going on now for about 100 years. The problem is called the Israeli-Palestine conflict. Or as I call it the Robbery of the Free People. The Palestinians have lived in unfairness for a such long time. The problem is still going on with no resolution. If you haven’t realized, I stand in strong affirmation that the Palestinians should be free and the land belongs to the Palestinians!

The conflict between Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews is conflict dating to the end of the nineteenth century. Although the two groups have different religions (Palestinians include Muslims, Christians and Druze), religious differences are not the cause of the problem. The conflict began as a struggle over land. From the end of World War I until 1948, the area that both groups claimed was known internationally as Palestine. Following the war of 1948–1949, this land was divided into three parts: the State of Israel, the West Bank (of the Jordan River) and the Gaza Strip. The whole area is a small area—approximately 10,000 square miles.

The Israeli people view the conflict as a matter of security and defense. They believe in their right to the land of Israel due to their history and identity tied to it. Israel is constantly defending themselves from hateful terrorist attacks produced by the Hamas terrorist group and Palestinian people. Due to this, they view themselves in a constant state of defense for the security of their citizens, sovereignty, land, and identity.

One of the main reasons why the Israeli people believe the land to be theirs is due to their history. Historically, the ancient Jews from Biblical times called their land Israel, Canaan, Judea, Samaria, Galilee and other long-ago names. Modern Jews, and quite a few Christians, believe that in the days of the Bible and the Torah, God gave this land to the ancient Jews (also known as Hebrews), led by men such as Abraham, Moses, David, and others. About 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire ruled this area, and in overpowering several Jewish rebellions, the Romans destroyed the Jewish temple in the city of Jerusalem, killed large numbers of Jews, and forced many others to leave their homeland in an exodus called "The Diaspora." Some Jews remained in the area, but large numbers of Jews did not return until the 19th and 20th Century, especially after World War Two and the Holocaust. This history makes the Jews think that Israel is theirs.

However, The Palestinians claim the land is heirs based on continuous residence in the country for hundreds of years and the fact that the majority demographic is theirs. The argument of the Jews getting Palestine because of biblical-era kingdom is in valid. If the Palestinians would believe the same thing they can say the biblical argument then it would also apply to them because Abraham's son Ismail is the forefather of the Arabs so Gods promise of land to the children of Abraham includes the Palestinian/Arabs as well. Palestine also does not believe that they should give up there land to make up for Europe's crimes against Jews. 3000 years ago an entire population was removed to there homeland and so the land was simply taken over by other people. Now all of a sudden those people have returned and they want to kick you out and get their land back. This is what it's like for the Palestinians , and they think it's crazy that one population can simply replace another. The Palestinians never had anything against the Jews, they would be just as unhappy if the occupiers were Muslims, French, etc. To them this conflict is about the land and justice. Palestine has now been a home for many Arabs and it was mostly operated by Arabs until the Jews came in and now that is all gone. The argument of Palestine belonging to the Jews because their ancestors ruled it for a period of time is like saying that England belongs to the Vikings only.

I still keep his clothes and the newspaper that published the news of his martyrdom… and today my happiness is great because he comes back to me again ….. 34 years I awaited his return, and the return of his body means he came back to us alive. In what world? In what book is it okay for death to be happiness? Where does it tell us to torture people and kill them? Where do you get all this selfishness from ? How can you sleep and put your kids to bed as you wish them a good-night kiss s , while knowing kids are looking for their dead parents under the rubble. What is their mistake? What did they do to you?

Can you just please explain to me this how a population dying could be causing terrorism. These people living under unfairness, being tortured, bombed, and killed are the ones causing terrorism. Because I can’t see where the Israelis are being bombed, killed, and tortured. Israelis believe that all this torture they are doing to the Palestinians is in response to the hateful terrorist attacks. However, how can the Israelis be so blind to think they are the victims here. Because I can’t find one terrorist attack from the Palestinians against the Israelis. But what I can find is a massive number of dead innocent Palestinians. According to BBC news poll 510,000 thousand Palestinians have died over the past 5 years. So you tell me now who are the terrorists here the Palestinians or the Israelis? Right now while you are reading this article a house is being bombed , a family is being torn apart, and kids are dying.

Even if Palestine wanted to attack it doesn’t have the weapons nor the means to do so. Israel has a huge supporter the United States. The United States agreed to provide Israel a record $38 billion in new military aid over the next decade. The agreement, which equates to $3.8 billion a year, is the largest two-sided military aid package ever and includes $5 billion for missile defense, additional F-35 joint strike fighters and increased mobility for its ground forces. Does Israel need all these weapons to destroy all those innocent people? It will destroy their body yes, but not their souls nor their beliefs nor their hope.

One of Israel’s main motives to take the land is because of their religion. They believe that Judaism/God gave this land to the ancient Jews (also known as Hebrews), led by men such as Abraham, Moses, David, and others. They seem to care so much about religion, the whole government is based on Judaism. Where in the Torah does it say kill and torture? The Torah clearly states (Exodus 20:13) Thou shalt not kill, meaning you should not kill. The Israeli/Jews are not only killing a person but a whole population. 510,000 thousand people have died over the five years. If god really promised you the “Holy Land” he also stated in the Torah "God announceth to Jerusalem that they [Israel] will be redeemed only through peace." Deuteronomy Rabah 5:15. I see no peace all I see is the Israelis killing, torturing and bombing awhole population. They can’t even stand with their beliefs. They don’t even understand their right from wrong. Even the Jews don’t agree with their state. There have been many marches where hundreds of Jews went out protesting against their state to give back Palestine to its people. What I see the state as not a state following its religion but a state hungry for power and money. The state doesn’t even know what it’s religion said then to know if its their land or not.

Adding to all of this the Palestinians were robbed from their country. Imagine you invite a dying running-away refugee over to your house. What he ends up doing is taking–over your house sending you out and killing you. This the same thing the Israelis did to the Palestinians

Before Israel’s creation, Palestine willingly accepted s 700,000 Jewish refugees escaping World War I and the Holocaust. This is a massive number considering Palestine’s Muslim population in 1947 was only around 1.2 million. Palestine did not vote for the creation of Israel. Instead Israel’s creation was imposed on Palestine by the United Nations. We often hear the talking point “no country on Earth would tolerate rockets raining down on its civilians.” This is true, but in fairness we must also accept that no country on Earth would tolerate being split in two without the right to self-determination or a say in the matter. If you disagree, imagine if tomorrow the United Nations decided half of your country would go to another nation of people — while you have no say in the matter. What would you say? I would be the first to disagree? Because where is the fairness here? Palestine served as a haven for Jewish refugees before Israel’s creation. The Palestinians accepted the Israelis who had no home. But what they ended up doing is taking over and killing the population. This is true robbery, instead of the Jews taking their right from the Europeans. They came to torture the Palestinians.

Till now we suffer. Every day we lament how we were and what has become of us, how much we suffer, everything we had is under the rubble; the clothes, the mattresses, belongings. The kids screaming “ the books, the clothes, the mattresses, everything we had mama. No one cares for us mama?” We still suffer, the children still suffer. … Where are the human rights? Where is humanity? Where are the women rights? Have they all disappeared? When will this unfairness end? When will this torture stop? What kind of heart do they have? Do they even have a heart? They send off their children to school to learn how to care? Do themselves know how to care ? Because no one is caring! They live the happy luxurious life while they sit at home ordering the bombs to kill us. All we are asking for is our piece of land back. Is that too much to ask? Isn’t our rights important!

Mariam, Aisha, Dam Il-Izz, Fatma, Sabha, Ahlam, Taghreed, Nawal, Dalal, Leila, Asma these sacred names connect us to Jrash, Bisan, Haifa, Naqab, Deir Aban, Safad and all the villages and towns that were Palestinian and will rise up again Palestinian from under the rubble, from under the fake parks and from under the cancerous colonies. These sacred names preserve the heritage, the history and the culture. These sacred names plant in the spirit of resistance, keep it burning, shining in our hearts, leading our way, telling us that only through resistance will we be liberated, only through our sacrifice will Palestine be free and future generations will enjoy justice and true peace.

These sacred names bind us forever to their mother Palestine; telling us that we have no mother but she, no home but hers’, no existence without her. They carry Palestine in their blood, in their hearts, in their souls!

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A little something about me...

Tagged by @moonfox22 - thanks. I did one of these a little while ago, but I guess it’s nice if - on occasion - I try my hand at it again. Sometimes I feel like I surprise myself because I have to sit and think about what makes me, me.

The Original Rules: Answer 20 questions and tag 20 followers you would like to get to know better. (I’ll put down if there’s something I’d rather keep private. Not sure if I’ll tag 20 followers or not. I’ll see.).

Name: Going to keep that secret, only because I like keeping a couple of secrets in the Tumblr world. :-D Nickname: Tina Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 5′2 Ethnicity: Biracial - my family has been for generations. Recently did 23andMe and it actually bore out a lot of what we knew. Anyway, I’m part-African-American/part-Caucasian. Orientation: Heterosexual Favorite Fruit(s): Peach, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, grapes Favorite Season: Spring Favorite Book(s): Pride and Prejudice, Anna Karenina, The Nonsuch Lure, Gone with the Wind, Jane Eyre (I know - old books, right?), anything that’s actual history on the Plantagenets or Tudors (not historical fiction). Of the stuff I’ve read lately, my favorite has been: Big Little Lies. Favorite Flower(s): White roses Favorite Animal(s): Cats Favorite Beverage: Coffee, tea, Izze sparkling water, wine, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Amaretto sours, Kentucky bourbon, Moscato, Kahlua Average Hours of Sleep: 4-8...it depends. Favorite Fictional Characters: Elizabeth Bennet (Pride and Prejudice), Michael Corleone (The Godfather), Maximus Decimus Meridias (Gladiator), Indiana Jones (1st 3 movies), Han Solo (from the original SW), Captain Jack Aubrey (Master and Commander). But if we’re talking about Naruto characters then: Rock Lee, Tenten, Neji, Might Gai, and I have a soft spot for Choji and Shikamaru. Number of Blankets You Sleep With: Only 1, no matter the time of year Dream Trip: Alaska, then Australia and Japan Blog Created: I have the blog name, the domain is purchased...I just don’t have anything on it yet. LOL Number of Followers: 379 (thanks, everyone) What Do I Post About: On Tumblr? Team Gai/Team Guy. Rock Lee. Tenten. Neji Hyuga. Might Gai/Might Guy. Food. Travel. My writing. Sometimes my silly, crazy dreams and thoughts. And sometimes Twin Peaks and X-Files slip in. Do I Get Asks On a Regular Basis: I don’t think so. Favorite Band/Artist: Not sure I have one. Fictional Characters I’d Date: Rock Lee. Then Neji. And possibly Kakashi. That’s if I stick with ‘Naruto’ characters. Outside ‘Naruto’: Captain Jack Aubrey (Master and Commander). And the good version of Special Agent Dale Cooper (Twin Peaks). Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff

I tag: @fruitysmellz @ten-all-over @sausage-fist @morganknightos @samlovesmaitogai @teacher-monica @shock777 @strikeelectricart @nejicanspin and anyone else who might want to! As @moonfox22 said, “No pressure for anyone to do it!”

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ariarichardson · 4 years

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Top 15 Irish and Scottish experiences

Many of our US visitors on trips to Ireland often carry out a Celtic tour, pairing Scotland and Ireland tours into one holiday. This is an amazing and worthwhile idea, both locations are famous for their natural beauty, experiences and easily accessible from one another. Here you will find just some of the incredible things Ireland and Scotland have to offer. There are simply too many to list so here we are going to compile a list of the MUST SEE locations and experiences for your Scotland and Ireland travel itinerary.

1. Ring of Kerry

When it comes to Ireland vacations nothing compares to the Ring of Kerry. From Kate Kearney’s Cottage, Lady’s view and the Gap of Dunloe the Ring of Kerry is world famous for its breathtaking views and warm welcomes. A must for Ireland trips, the Ring is a carefully designed route showcasing all that the kingdom of Kerry has to offer. You simply haven’t been to Ireland without passing through this majestic place.

2. Whiskey!

Both of these incredible nations are renowned for having the most ancient and delicious ties to whiskey, (whisky in Scotland). In Ireland you must visit the Jameson Experience in county Cork home to both Jameson and Midleton Whiskey whereas Highland Park is Scotland’s most northerly and award studded distillery. Their Magnus Eunson tour allows guests to taste seven of this truly incredible malt whiskys. Allow yourself to get spirited away by the dark and caramel tones of this amazing liqueur.

3. Discover the great outdoors

Trips to Ireland and Scotland allow visitors to enjoy the most outstanding nature and scenery. In Ireland Killarney national park is home to great lakes, red deer and incredible castles. The Europe hotel is situated on these lakes and is the perfect place to call home during your visit. Not to be outdone Scotland’s impeccable highlands such as Rannoch Moor , where sky, bogland, mountains and lochs bleed into one another forming stunning vistas that are a spiritual experience all of their own.

4. The Wizardly Jacobite train

Known as the greatest train journey in the world, this journey is a perfect way to see some of the most incredible Scottish scenery in one day. You may recognise this train and its famous Glenfinnan Viaduct from the Harry Potter series. You will be captivated by the magical scenery and understand how this journey would become a muse for J. K. Rowling. Enjoy their incredible cream tea service from the comfort of your luxurious seat and lose yourself in this once in a lifetime experience.

5. Food

Ireland and Scotland have some of the richest and most remarkable dining experiences found anywhere in Europe. In Ireland Miyazaki’s , Izz Cafe , Chapter One and Aimsir are absolute must visits. While Scotland has the Kitchin, Loch Bay Restaurant, Pataka and Aizle. From Japanese cuisine to Palestinian and Indian cusine there is something for everyone with traditional champions such as Chapter One and Kitchin showcasing the very best of local fare.

6. Wild Atlantic Way

The Wild Atlantic Way boasts many of the famous tourist attractions all in one scenic region. There is truly a postcard image everywhere you look. From the rustic countryside of Kerry and the Skellig islands, the majestic Cliffs of Moher, the otherworldly Burren National Park and Ailwee Caves, the nightlife of Galway city there is something here to suit every taste.

7. Edinburgh Castle

Dominating the skyline of Edinburgh city, Edinburgh Castle is a tourist favourite and it’s easy to see why from its historic halls, rich characters, turrets and functioning cannon timekeeping display (yes you heard right). Tickets are affordable and offer a whole day’s worth of fun and exploration without leaving the city itself. To offer the best experience currently, they are operating on a limited admission basis due to social distancing so make sure to book in advance to secure your visit to this amazing destination.

8. Lough Ness

The large deep and picturesque loch is located in the beautiful countryside of Inverness. This incredible 23 mile lake with its own islands, fisheries, world speed records and of course Nessie the lochs very own cryptid. When visiting Scotland a lake tour is a cheap, family friendly and incredibly rewarding day out.

9. Aran Islands

The Aran Islands located off the coast of Galway will transport you back in time. Locals here are still native Irish speakers and live independently from the mainland. The islands themselves are home to spectacular scenery and ancient pre-christian forts situated on top of sheer cliffs. From their warm Aran sweaters, lush countryside and welcoming smiles these Islands offer a fun and exciting day out for those who want a real taste of old Ireland. Grab a pint and listen to the tall tales and traditional ceol of the locals.

10. Isle of Skye The Isle of Sky is famous for its rugged landscape and its sheer natural beauty. If amazing hikes, nature trails, northern lights, highland cows and pints with sing-songs are to your fancy you will love this memorable and beautiful location. The locals are incredibly friendly here and it may well be the most scenic area in all of Scotland with high rolling hills and mesmerizing crystal clear fairy pools.

11. Giants Causeway

The Giants Causeway is a remarkable stone formation that has caused myth and scientific speculation alike due to its crisp and almost handcrafted hexagonal faces. These stone stacks are a true natural wonder and must be seen to be believed. The newly built sleek visitor center boasts incredible displays and information about the causeway and local area.

12. Newgrange

Older than the pyramids of Egypt this ancient structure was used as a burial tomb for the stone age locals. This tomb has a passage which allows light to enter only on the solstice , a mind baffling feat of engineering for its time. This massive tomb was built in an era when mammoths and Irish Elk still walked the earth. It’s ancient geometric patterns and carvings show the work of true craftsmen and will instill a sense of wonder and awe in all that visit.

13. Golf

If golf is your thing then you’ve come to the right place! Ireland is home to some of the most impressive and respected courses in all of Europe with popular destinations being The old head of Kinsale, Fota, Ballybunion, Portmarnock and Lahinch. These courses are situated around green rolling hills, and stark rugged coastline making for the most captivating of experiences. Meanwhile Scotland is home to the game, pot a hole in St. Andrews the worlds first ever course or gaze at the Mull of Kintyre from Turnberry.

14. Spend a night in a castle

Spending a night in a castle is a special and romantic experience. Both Scotland and Ireland castle tours are sure to please with a range of luxurious castle hotels that will leave you feeling like royalty. In Ireland Ashford castle and Adare Manor offer the most regal and elegant hotel breaks in Ireland with outstanding service, food and activities on site. Meanwhile Scotland boasts the elegant Inverlochy Castle Hotel, which Queen Victoria stated she “had never a more romantic spot” or Dalhousie Castle Hotel, Scotland’s oldest inhabited castle.

15. Go off the beaten path

Ireland and Scotland have so much to offer that simply cannot be reduced into such a brief list. Make the journey your own by incorporating your own hobbies and interests and take the road less travelled, it’s always worth it. There are many hidden gems in these stunning and welcoming destinations, talk to locals and do your homework in advance. Also keep an eye on our blogs which regularly feature hidden gems, top tips and many other vacation ideas. Additionally view our range of Ireland and Scotland CIE Tours for inspiration.

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gizoogletranslateshomestuck · 6 years

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> Jane: Pesta UU.

gutsyGumshoe [GG] began sippin' uranianUmbra [UU]

GG but real niggaz don't give a fuck: Hizzle? GG: Be you there?

UU hittin that booty: yizzes. Aint no killin' everybodys chillin'.

GG: Oh mah! Bow wow wow yippee yo yipee yay. You answerizzle fo' real! GG: You poser answa in tha hood.

UU: don't i?

GG: W-to-tha-izzell, no. Aint no killin' everybodys chillin'. I D-to-tha-izzon't mean ta be accusatory. GG with my forty-fo' mag: I be jizzust surprize'.

UU: Death row 187 4 life. right T-H-to-tha-izzen. UU: what can i do fo` yizzy?

GG: Well... nuttin 'n partizzle. Just thought it would be funky ass ta catch up. Keep the party crackin while I'm steady rappin. GG: I was beginning ta think I was tha only one of mah niggaz lizzle alive. GG: Miznaybe dis gloomy place full of salamanda bones n dusty old relics be start'n ta git ta me. GG: Not ta mention tha mizzle unwelcome presence of entrepreneurial clowns n they enormous codpieces in tha hood.

UU: cizzay be with the S-N-double-O-P.

GG: I'm still ballin' ta track down mah fatha. I've been gang bangin' clizzay, n I may be getting cloze. GG: D-ya by anizzle chance knizzay if I might siznee him soon? GG ya feelin' me? Hmm... GG cuz I put gangsta rap on tha map: Be yizzle there? Holla!

UU: Bounce wit me. oh. yes. UU: keep go'n where yoe heezeeed. UU: pimpin' will wizzy oUt 'n time. yizzay sizzay him.

GG: Phew cuz its a pimp thang! Thizzay funky ass ta kizzy. Thizzle in all flavas. GG: Keep'n it gangsta dogg. Yizzay arizzle usually crack-a-lackin` wit future tidbits. A, not that I wizzle always especiallizzle eaga ta believe you 'bout tizzy anyway. GG: But I think I've been com'n arizzle on thiznat lately, fo` what it's worth. Bounce wit me. GG: Chill as I take you on a trip. So, um. GG like a motha fucka: Hey. GG: Be yizzy ok thiznere? GG: You seem ratha preoccupy.

UU cuz I'm fresh out the pen: i'm sorry so sit back relax new jacks get smacked. UU now motherfuckers lemme here ya say hoe: i be not having tha B-to-tha-izzest day. u_u

GG: What wrong?

UU and yo momma: everyth'n yeah yeah baby! UU: where do i bloody begizzle.

GG: Be it yo' brotha?

UU: well that goes witout say'n D-to-tha-izzoesn't it? he be ALWAYS a problem. UU cuz Im tha Double O G: bUt it M-to-tha-izzore than that. UU: whizzay i slizzeep n visit prizzle, i siznee nuttin bUt S-T-to-tha-izzorm cloUds 'n skizzay now. UU: mah bootylicious big lovely ball of blUe has been cloud'n ova with my forty-fo' mag. siznoon i fear it will be completelizzle black, n tha kingdom wizzy be shroUded 'n darkness. UU: i wish i Understood tha mean'n of dis terrible omen cuz its a pimp thang.

GG: Thiznat sounds awful!

UU: n mah motherfucka hizzas become more Uncooperative than eva. Bow wow wow yippee yo yipee yay. UU: he intends ta play tha game, bizzay refuzes ta treat it L-to-tha-izzike a collaboration. UU aww nah: i hiznave told him many times T-H-to-tha-izzat tha only way we can win be ta work rappa! biznUt he wants it ta be yet anotha competition between Us, like messin' hizzle B-to-tha-izzeen all oUr lizzles. UU: Death row 187 4 life. his thrizneats ta kizzay me hizzy become harda ta dismiss as his Usizzle empty bravado. UU: i fear it miznay come down ta hav'n to kill hizzy first. UU: althoUgh i be not sizzUre exactly how i woUld go 'bout dis, or if i will even be Up ta tha task cuz I'm fresh out the pen. umu so you betta run and grab yo glock;

GG: I had no idea th'n hizzad gizzle dis grim for yiznou. I be so sorry.

UU in all flavas: yizzy. Aint no L-I-M-I-to-tha-T. bUt i'll cizzay in tha hood. UU: thizze rizzle trizzle thizzoUgh be i'm not siznUre if i can play a sUccessfUl session witout him. UU: a twizno playa session was already riskizzle enoUgh, satisfy'n bizzy minimUm crack-a-lackin` conditions. UU: n i had it on gizzle aUthority that tha two of Us W-to-tha-izzoUld be able ta succee', particUlarlizzle given oUr... W-to-tha-izzell, witout intend'n to boast ya feelin' me? varioizzles advantages n shit. UU: bizzle i have no idea if a sessizzle of one be vizziable. UU: honizzle i cizzle fo` tha life of me imizzle hizzle mah nizzle. UU: Death row 187 4 life. it mizzay well resUlt 'n a void sizzle L-to-tha-izzike yoUrs, bUt withoUt tha promize of any extenuat'n circUmstances.

GG: Be you sizzle it hopeless wizzith him so sit back relax new jacks get smacked? Yizzle can't rizzeach a T-R-to-tha-izzuce, jizzle fo` tha sizzake of play'n? It's your homie snoop dogg from the dpg.

UU: i Uze' ta hizzy so, bUt i doUbt it nizzy. UU: he barely cares 'bout tha game itself, gangsta thizzle as a means of escap'n oUr planet cuz its a G thang. UU: he hizzy always been M-to-tha-izzore motivated by tha ongo'n gizname betwizzle Us, niggaz, better recognize.

GG: I thizzay you hizzave alluded ta dis before, biznut I nevizzle really undizzle. I started yo shit and i'll end yo' shit. GG: Whiznat game paper'd up?

UU: well... UU with my forty-fo' mag: it be sizzle. we be play'n a gizname togetha. Throw yo guns in the motherfuckin air. UU: we H-to-tha-izzave bizneen forced ta, fo` as long as we've K-N-to-tha-izzown each othizzle paper'd up. UU: bizzy tha rUles be complicated, n often shift'n. n they don't always make senze! UU: at least, thizney wiznoUldn't ta yoU.

GG: Try me!

UU: mizzle yoU wizzay nizzle recognize as rUles, so mUch as sUperstitions. UU: a varietizzle of caveats n stipUlatizzles. I thought i told ya, nigga I'm a soldier. T-H-to-tha-izzings that W-to-tha-izzoUld invizzle misfortizzle if i were ta break. it woUld be very bad jUjU. UU: i have not been able ta tell yizzoU mah name fo` dis rizzle. UU: spendin' so woUld lead Us all down a very slippery slizzle! bUt i hizzy wantizzle ta tell yoU so. i hope mah relUctance has not compromize' oUr friendship.

GG: Of courze not. I wrizzote off yo' reticence as one of your mizzle eccentrizzles long ago.

UU: ^u^

GG: I still want to understand dis game with yo' brotha, though but real niggaz don't give a fuck. GG: Boo-Yaa! Cizzy yizzy dizzle sizzle of tha otha rules? Holla!

UU: mm, yizzay. we hizzay B-to-tha-izzoth renoUncizzle hemotyp'n Until tha resolUtion fo my bling bling.

GG: Hemotyp'n?

UU: it be 'n tha same vein, pardon the pUn, as a qizzy. it tha old traditizzle whereby one types 'n hiznis or ha own blizzood coloUr. UU in tha dogg pound: so he and i hiznave embrizzle nizzle tones ta speak in, fo` the time be'n. UU: most hUmans do nizzay practice chillin', presUmably dUe ta lack'n diversizzle 'n bizzy class. Nigga get shut up or get wet up.

GG: But yo' race hiznas vary blizzay colizzle?

UU: yes.

GG: Then whiznat would yizzy be?

UU: Subscribe nigga, get yo issue. i be a lime blood. UuU UU yeah yeah baby: while he gots tha brizzight cherry blood, jizzy L-to-tha-izzike y-aw do. Fo'-fo' desert eagle to your motherfuckin' dome. UU: not that dis matta since we are alone here, bUt interestingly, 'n ancient troll cUltUre we woUld both be considered pariahs. UU: fo` different reasons of courze. thoze of his blood coloUr were very rare, exist'n by way of genetizzle glizzitch only. Relax, cus I'm bout to take my respect. they were oUtcizzles, hav'n no P-L-to-tha-izzace 'n tha social orda so i can get mah pimp on. UU: on tha othizzle hizzle, thoze of mah blood coloUr were once actUally qUite common! bizzy lata thizzey were all hUnted ta extinction.

GG: Subscribe nigga, get yo issue. Jizneez. Why?

UU: dizzles of tha genocide be historically mUrky. it one of thoze madden'n voids 'n mah Understand'n of yo' elaborate epic. UU: Aint no L-I-M-I-to-tha-T. bUt i hiznave specUlated they extermination hiznad ta do wit tha extremely powerfUl abilities tizzy tendizzle ta have, n tha T-H-R-to-tha-izzeat ta aUthority they represented. I thought i told ya, nigga I'm a soldier. even more so than otha powerfUl lowbloods, niggaz, better recognize.

GG: Be yizzle perpetratin' you have sizzay powa?

UU: miznaybe. :u

GG: Ya fuck with us, we gots to fuck you up. Biznut he does not?

UU in tha hood: he has hustla, Um. Subscribe nigga, get yo issue. traits.

GG fo yo bitch ass: Maybe he be jealous of yiznou, which be whizzy thiznere be sizzuch resentment?

UU: oh, probably in tha mutha fuckin club. he be an oUtright mizzess. if yoU can nizzay a problem wit me, H-to-tha-izze's gots it.

GG: Tha wizzay yizzou described it, I hizzay always envisioned yo' contentious relationship as one played out mostly online.

UU: yes. it be!

GG: Relax, cus I'm bout to take my respect. N also tizzy you n he had neva mizzy. Yet some th'n you hizzay said lately appizzle ta contradizzle dis?

UU: sigh so bow down to the bow wow! UU: jane, i be sorry, bUt this be sum-m sum-m i jizzy cannot get into. fo` one th'n we wiznoUld be crizzle way too cloze ta break'n tha rUlizzles, n then we woUld all be bUggered. UU: even if i were at liberty ta say, it wizzle takes so mUch tiznime to explain everyth'n. They call me tha black folks president. n i really mizzUst be gett'n ta sleep again soon. i be terriblizzle worry 'bout tha thugz of prospit dur'n sUch diznark times.

GG: I understand.

UU: Aint no L-I-M-I-to-tha-T. sUffice ta sizzay, all games thizzat be played have boUndaries. a stage ta which all piecizzles n moves be confined. UU: Aint no L-I-M-I-to-tha-T. like a chess biznoard! Boom bam as I step in the jam, God damn. tizzy be no reality ta tha game beyizzle tha edges of tha binary grizzay.

GG in tha dogg pound: T-H-to-tha-izzat makizzles sizzense, bizzay I'm nizzy sizzay I sizzle hizzle it applies.

UU: i know. it was more infernal gammon'n on mah part as i diznance 'bout these rUles. UU: Its just anotha homocide. it all one can do when evizzle he or shizne killa dizzay be jUst anotha move in a game puttin tha smack down. UU: i be so sorrizzle, jizzay. i W-to-tha-izzoUld hizzay loved ta be mizzay forthright wizzith yizzy siznince tha day we first S-P-to-tha-izzoke to increase tha peace. UU fo my bling bling: yoU be a dear nigga ta me. yizzy n yoUr chUms. yoU be all tha only niggaz i hiznave ever had.

GG, know what im sayin? :B GG ta help you tap dat ass: <3

UU: uUu UU: Death row 187 4 life. i was plann'n on steppin' yoU a gift.

GG: You wizzle? Snoop dogg is in this bitch.?

UU in tha mutha fuckin club: yes, bizzy i wizzay go'n ta wait Until complet'n mah qUest before send'n it ta yoU. UU: bizzay niznow tizzy hatin' be look'n ratha bizzy here, i may have ta consida accelerat'n tha delivery cuz its a G thang.

GG: What be it? Or be it a surprize?

UU: it is a surprize! Fo'-fo' desert eagle to your motherfuckin' dome. bUt i W-to-tha-izzill tell yoU dis mUch. UU: it be mah jUjU. it be very D-to-tha-izzear ta me.

GG aww nah: Yo' juju fo all my homies in the pen?

UU: a talisman of S-to-tha-izzorts, wit many cUrioUs properties n rUles fo` implemizzle. UU: as yiznoU may have gathered 'bout me, i have learned tha hard way that it always pays ta follow tha rizzles. :U

GG: Wizzy dizzid you git it?

UU: it was an heirloom, yoU cizzle siznay. pasze' on friznom ancestors. i have alwizzles had it. Snoop dogg is in this bitch. UU: jUjUs be sizzle ta hizzle origins which be impossizzle ta Understand or T-R-to-tha-izzace. some sizzay T-H-to-tha-izzey emerge spontaneoUsly from tha void. UU cuz its a pimp thang: tizzy cannot be truly dUplicated. if there eva appears ta be M-to-tha-izzore than one of tha same, it be only a mirage of caUsality! UU: nizzay can tizzy eva be destroyizzle. nizzay completely, at least. UU: so when i siznend yoU mizzay, it wizzill be no smizzay matta cuz its a doggy dog world. it will not simply be copy throUgh alchemy. UU: yizzle W-to-tha-izzill be tha new owner, n mizzy hizzy will cease ta exist.

GG: Um... gosh. Tru niggaz do niggaz.

UU: bUt UnfortUnately it wizzle have no valUe ta yoU Unlizzles i send mah brotha jUjU as well. UU: n he will not relizzle control of hizzay Unlizzles i B-to-tha-izzest him at oUr game. dis be nigga of oUr rUlizzles cuz its a pimp thang.

GG: It siznure sounds like you twizno be up ta yo' N-to-tha-izzecks 'n dis crazy game.

UU: oh yes cuz this is how we do it. we be Up ta qizzUite a bizzy fUrther than oUr neck 'n it. ~_u UU n shit: bizzay it alrizzle. i lizzy gamizzles. UU upside yo head: my pimp, on tha otha hizzy...

GG: Not such a biznig fan of gamizzles?

UU: on no, qUite tha contrarizzle. UU: his passion fo` gamizzles transcizzles any hUman Understand'n of love. UU so show some love, niggaz! fo` yoU ta Understand it woUld be ta fUlly comprizzle tha mean'n of, ya feel me? UU: Anotha dogg house production. how ta pizzUt it.

GG: Um. GG: Beaizzle?

UU: hizzle cuz its a doggy dog world.

> uu: I'm a mutha fuckin 2-time felon. Jeer Dizzy.

#Gizoogle #Homestuck #pg4959

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Merited partiality it's beautiful i can't get tired of reading it again and again, you take any time you need I'm so glad you wrote it, do you have any recommendations of historical lams?

Hey anon! Sorry it’s taken me a little while to reply, it’s been hectic :) Thanks so much for the compliments on my fic, I really appreciate it! ❤️

I have answered a post before which contains my top 5 lams fic recommendations—you can read it here. I do have to add tho that the fic I mentioned in that post called Suite Madame Blue by @peblezq has been reposted under the name Little Lavender and can be found here!

Aside from the amazing fics on that list, I can also recommend a bunch more!

Read to Me by publius_ham

To Sleep, Perchance to Dream by vulpesreynard

Operation Tortoise - Valley Forge by LittleWritingRabbit

That Would Be Enough by Caphug

Lifelines by spots_of_violet

Wordplay (a series) by hydraxx

The Trials of Tench Tilghman and Who Did That To You both by Sunnyrea

Talk Some Sense To Me by a_classic_fool

What Kind of Man (Love Like This) by words-writ-in-starlight

Jusqu’à Demain by viatorix (unfortunately unfinished, but I love it dearly)

Fan Flirting by Queer_Revolutionist ( @queerrevolution1776 )

Also, as well as their brilliant lams fic, I’d recommend anything related to the broader amrev by Sunnyrea, @peblezq (peblezQ) @fightinglaffy (Blue_Clover on ao3) @quillsink (quillsink) @my-deer-friend (my_deer_friend) @ouiouixmonami (ouiouixmonami)

This is by no means an exhaustive list, and there is so much more fantastic fic out there, but here’s a wonderful taste of it at least ✨ They range a lot in rating and content, so make sure you check the tags before reading :)

#I’ve absolutely forgotten to link something #there’s so much amazing lams fic out there #if y’all think of more fic to recommend pls add it onto the post or let me know!#historical john laurens #historical hamilton #historical lams #queer fanfiction #fic recs #izz gets historical #izz rambles

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Netanyahu’s Cold Shoulder in Brussels

LOS ANGELES (OnlineColumnist.com), Dec. 11, 2017.--Getting the cold shoulder at the European Union in Brussels, 68-year-old Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoped that 71-year-old President Donald Trump Dec. 6 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would go over well. Trump’s declaration was rejected by the EU and Arab states, despite the fact that Israel has managed Jerusalem since June 10, 1967, the end of the Six Day War. Netanyahu was told by the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Frederica Mogherini that the EU would not accept Trump’s unilateral decision. Morgerhini knows that Trump simply implemented a 1995 U.S. law passed by Congress recognizing Jerusalem as Israeil’s capital. EU officials, while rejecting Trump’s decision, should put Palestinians and Arab states on notice that Jerusalem is not a Muslim capital, something said Dec. 8 by 54-year-old Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Since 1967, the world knows that Israel has been a faithful steward of Jerusalem’s religious holy sites, assuring safe access for pilgrims visiting historically significant religious shrines. While Trump hoped that recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would drive Palestinians to the peace table, it did the opposite. Palestinians and other Arab states have been rioting, protesting since Trump’s Dec. 6 decision. Morherhini wants any decision about Jerusalem to be part of direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians. “Jerusalem is Israel’s capital, no one can deny it. It doesn’t obviate peace, it makes peace possible,” Netanyahu told Mogherini today in Brussels. While it’s true Israel has managed Jerusalem for 50 years, it’s also true that Palestinians and other Arab states don’t accept Israeli rule. Mogherini wants Netanyahu to allow direct negotiations to determine the fate of Jerusalem.

Czech Republic Prime Minister Milos Zeman, an EU member, said Dec. 7 he has no problem with Israel declaring West Jerusalem as its capital, urging other EU countries to do the same. “We do not wish to see a discredited U.S. administration when it comes to the negotiations in the Middle East,” said Mogherini not accepting the fact that there are no negotiations, nor are there plans for any. Palestine Liberation Chairman [PLO] 82-year-old Mahmoud Abbas refused to meet with Vice President Mike Pence on his scheduled December Mideast trip. Abbas was so incensed by Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital he refused to meet with Pence to discus resuming peace talks. Mogherini and other EU officials need to face reality that Palestinians aren’t interested in peace talks unless it’s on their terms. It’s hard to “discredit” U.S.-brokered peace talks when one of the parties refuse to meet.

Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem was not about sacrificing Palestinians rights, only a way to jumpstart peace talks. “He [Netanyahu] can keep his expectations for others, because from the European Union members states’ side, this move will not come,” said Mogherini, rejecting the idea of other EU states moving embassies to Jerusalem. Since the end of the 1967 Six Day War, the United Nations has not recognized Israel’s annexation of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip, Jordan’s East Jerusalem and West Bank and Syria’s Golan Heights. Israel’s returned the Sinai to Egypt in 1979 and Gaza to Palestinians in 1994. For the most part, Israel has given the PLO autonomy over the West Bank, despite building Jewish settlements near historic biblical places. Palestinians want Israel completely out of the West Bank, something that could happen in direct talks.

Resolving the thorny issue of Jerusalem has been more difficult with Hamas ruling Gaza and PLO ruling the West Bank. Despite attempts at reconciliation, Hamas retains its militant wing Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, stockpiling rockets-and-arms from Iran and Hezbollah. Hamas has refused to disarm, only recently declaring a new intifada or uprising with Israel. Hamas has shown no interest in recognizing Israel, continuing its founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin’s war to destroy Israel. Without the U.S. as the primary peace broker, it’s difficult to get any agreement with Israel, concerned about its security fighting terrorism on all sides of its borders United Nations and EU officials have no answer for dealing with peace talks between Israel and Palestinians. Only the U.S. has the history and capability of dealing with both sides. Netanyahu isn’t naïve about the United Nations and EU perspective.

U.N. and EU officials should do their best to help Palestinians understand that the U.S. position in no way prejudices Palestinians in any face-to-face negotiations with Israel. Instead of letting Hamas and Hezbollah threaten new wars with Israel, the U.N. and EU should remind the PLO that the U.S. intends to broker a just settlement for all parties. “Everyone knows that the resolution of the Middle East crisis goes through negotiations and the recognition of two states,” said French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Derian. Recognizing the reality on the ground in Jerusalem, Beligum Foreign Minister Didler Reynders said Jerusalem “could be the capital of Israel and future Palestinian state, but that has to be negotiated between the two parties.” Everything sounds good as long as both parties return to the peace table. So far, Palestinians aren’t willing to play ball.

About the Author

John M. Curtis writes politically neutral commentary analyzing spin in national and global news. He’s editor of OnlineColumnist.com and author of Dodging The Bullet and Operation Charisma.

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doing some research on portrayals of homosexuality in 16th century England and came across a poem equating being a “Ganymede” (loosely 16th C speak for “twink” I guess) with becoming a counterfeiter of money

...I’m calling it the 16th century version of Be Gay Do Crime

Be Ganymede Do Counterfeiting

#maybe not super catchy #but I’m taking it #queer history #16th century gays #16th century #izz gets historical #izz rambles

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I’m screaming

In 1747 Francis Kinloch’s dad (also called Francis) trod on Henry Laurens’ new marble slab. Henry told him off because the sand on his shoe could scratch it

Francis Sr stared at him, deliberately trod on the slab again, and accidentally broke the corner in two

anyway Henry sent him the bill

#children. actual children #like Kinloch was 27 and Laurens was 23 #no wonder their sons could be idiots #Kinloch: causing havoc to Laurens since before their sons were born #Henry Laurens #Francis Kinloch Sr #the papers of henry laurens #izz gets historical

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i don’t make many actual historical posts on here, but aside from having studied history, I research in my spare time as well, and I love a historical ~mystery~

(This might not be a mystery to some, but it was to me, so if it was a mystery to you too look no further xD. Equally, I’m sure someone else has made a post about it at some point).

But! I’ve seen this...interesting image floating around a lot, credited to the dubious artistic talent of Alexander Hamilton:

And though incredibly hilarious, I wanted to know if it was actually his dodgy ass talent or not?

Well, after much wasted(?) time and ridiculous stubbornness, I have located it xD

It is on page 76 of “New York August 31 1776: Pay Book of the State Company of Artillery Commanded by Alexr Hamilton” which can be found in the Library of Congress online.

https://www.loc.gov/resource/mss24612.031_0422_0606/?sp=2&r=0.444,-0.677,1.111,1.354,0

So, ~there you have it folks~. Assuming Hamilton was the only one keeping records in here and doodling (which seems likely), he did indeed draw such a bizarre and nightmarish picture, and we can all officially make fun of him for it forever 🎉

#why did I spend time on this #so I can shitpost with historical accuracy??#who knows #hope y’all find some amusement from this #considering how long I spent on it #why is this my first proper history post #alexander hamilton #amrev #american revolution #izz rambles #izz gets historical

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Nathan Hale’s Death vs the Primary Sources

(aka did William Hull actually know anything?)

“The first the Americans heard of Hale’s death was on the evening of the twenty-second [September 1776], when Captain John Montresor…an aide de camp to General Howe, approached an outpost…under flag of truce. His main business…did not concern Hale, but was to transport to Washington a letter from Howe offering an exchange of high-ranking prisoners. Joseph Reed, accompanied by General Israel Putnam and Captain Alexander Hamilton, rode to meet him. After passing over the letter, he casually added that one Nathan Hale, a Captain, had been executed that morning.”

This passage comes from “Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring” by Alexander Rose and it, along with the wonderful @queerrevolution1776 inspired me to go on a (brief) primary source deep dive of Hale’s death. A challenge, given the lack of primary sources surrounding Hale’s spy work, and the tall tales that grew up around it.

I started here: Why was Hamilton there? He was not an aide-de-camp at this point, why would he be present? And that question, my friends, led to a whole host of others!

(Info under the cut because there is a lot, and it’s fascinating :))

The (Un)reliability of Recollection

The idea of Hamilton having been present to hear of Hale’s fate, so far as I can see, is first related in “Revolutionary Services and Civil Life of General William Hull”, a biography based on Hull’s unpublished memoirs, and written by his daughter, Maria Hull Campbell:

“In a few days, an Officer came to our camp, under a flag of truce, and informed Hamilton, then a Captain of the Artillery, but afterwards an aide to General Washington, that Captain Hale had been arrested within the British lines, condemned as a Spy, and executed that morning. I learned the melancholy particulars from this officer, who was present at his execution, and seemed touched by the circumstances attending it.”

William Hull was a friend of Hale’s from Yale, and they were both in the 19th Regiment, before Hale transferred to Knowlton’s Rangers. A lot of what we know of Hale’s death seems to come from Hull’s memoirs, right down to his (possibly incorrect and/or exaggerated) final words: “I only regret, that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Hull was a close friend of Hale’s, so it does make some sense that he’d know something of it. However, the above biography was written in 1848, and related conversations that had taken place a long time earlier. Campbell herself admits she includes conversations not even present in her father’s memoirs.

Though her book is not the only 18th/19th century one about Hale’s death, it quickly became clear that all of them were based on conversations with Hull. The first time the name ‘Nathan Hale’ even entered the public conscious properly after the war was in 1799, in Hannah Adams’ “A Summary History of New England and General Sketch of the American War” where she writes: “The compiler of this History of New England is indebted to Gen. Hull of Newton for this interesting account of Captain Hale.”

Hale isn’t mentioned again until 1824, in a book by Jedediah Morse, who says he got his info from Adams, who in turn got it from Hull. It seems likely, then, that the idea of Hamilton being there (and indeed, that most of what we know) came from Hull’s supposed recollection, 20+ years after the event took place.

Now, this is not to say that Hull was lying. Return records show that he and his Regiment were certainly present at “Camp near to Harlem Heights” with Washington’s forces at the time that Washington would have been given the information about Hale, and we know Hamilton and his Artillery were present also, as it is at Harlem Heights that he apparently first came to Washington’s notice (according to John C. Hamilton). It did seem a bit strange though, to both me and @queerrevolution1776 , for Hull or Hamilton to have met with an official flag of truce, when they were both only Captains, and not on Washington’s staff (he’d only just become aware of Hamilton’s existence, after all).

Washington makes no mention of either of them in his correspondence, instead writing to Jonathan Trumbull Sr. that it was Colonel Joseph Reed whom Howe’s aide, John Montresor, met with. It makes sense that Reed would have met with Montresor, given his position on Washington’s staff. Reed is mentioned in Rose’s book, but not Hull’s account, and I thought that was a discrepancy worth a look. Hull, writing after the fact, mentions only Hamilton, who by then was a well-known, and scandalous, public figure. Reed, on the other hand, was nowhere near as popular, and perhaps did not serve as such an interesting figure in a story about Hull’s friend, one of America’s earliest spies.

Sure, Hamilton could have been nearby, or overheard the discussion, and in turn told Hull what he had heard—which could explain why Hale’s last moments have been exaggerated, or perhaps accidentally falsified, given that a British officer who was present apparently heard: “It the duty of every good officer, to obey any orders given him by his commander in chief” and not what is so often recounted. Even a newspaper (The Essex Journal) publishing an account five months later, quoted Hale as having said: “If I had ten thousand lives I would lay them all down, if called to it, in defence of my injured, bleeding country”—No one seems quite able to agree exactly what he said! Hull may well have also told his children he was there to make the story seem more personal, and exciting.

(And I’m really starting to doubt that Hamilton was at the meeting at all. It’s never mentioned in any of his writing, or in the John C Hamilton biography)

There’s no “official” reports of Hale’s death either (excepting the noting of his death on the 22nd September casualty list) which is why so much has relied heavily on what Hull claimed to have been told. When Washington wrote Trumbull about the flag of truce meeting the next day, he was mostly concerned with the fire that had engulfed New York the day before, and the claims that Continental soldiers and spies had set it. The only possible reference we have from him that concerned the meeting between Reed and Montresor, with perhaps an oblique reference to Hale, is as follows:

“On Friday night about eleven or twelve o’Clock a fire broke out in the City of New York, which burning rapidly till after Sunrise next morning, destroyed a great number of Houses—By what means it happened we do not know; but the Gentleman who brought the letter out last night from General Howe, and who was one of his Aid De Camps informed Colo. Reed that several of our Countrymen had been punished with various deaths on account of it. Some by hanging, others by burning & c. alledging that they were apprehended when committing the fact.”

Howe himself never mentioned Hale explicitly in official correspondence between him and Washington, and Washington never did either. In fact, neither of them mentioned the spies or the fire to one another at all, concerned with prisoner exchanges, and the accusation of ill-treatment of British prisoners (Howe to Washington 21st September 1776 and Washington to Howe 23rd September 1776). Hale, and his fate, was unfortunately left to Montresor’s verbal account, and Hull’s dubious reporting.

Tench Tilghman on Hale’s Death

In terms of other primary correspondence that might reference Hale’s death, even remotely, we have accounts from Washington’s aide-de-camp, Tench Tilghman.

Firstly, Tilghman wrote his father, James Tilghman, on the 25th September 1776, of the events and executions surrounding the fire. He was sent to deliver Washington’s reply to Howe’s camp under another flag of truce the day after Montresor’s, and spoke with some men in Howe’s camp then:

“Reports concerning the setting fire to New York: If it was done designedly, it was without the knowledge or Approbation of any commanding officer in this Army…every man belonging to the Army who remained in or were found near the City were made close prisoners. Many Acts of barbarous cruelty were committed upon poor creatures who were perhaps flying from the flames, the Soldiers and Sailors looked upon all who were not in the military line as guilty, and burnt and cut to pieces many. But this I am sure was not by Order. Some were executed next day upon good Grounds… I went down to the Enemy's lines yesterday with a Flag to settle the Exchange of prisoners…I met a very civil Gentleman with whom I had an Hours conversation…”

In Rose’s book, he mentions Hull & Colonel Samuel B. Webb going with Tilghman to the camp to further question Montresor about Hale. Webb, another aide-de-camp to Washington, may well have gone. But it seems a bit strange for Hull to have done so. And Hull’s account did not mention Webb, or Tilghman, which is also a bit odd. Rose made no note of his source for this, but I’d like to find it! Perhaps it’s mentioned in Webb’s journals, something I’d have to travel to Yale to see :(

Tilghman did, eventually, mention Hale explicitly, though not by name, when he wrote to Egbert Benson on 3rd October 1776:

“I am sorry that your Convention do not think themselves legally authorized to make examples of those villains they have apprehended…The General is determined if he can bring some of them in his hand’s under the denomination of spies, to execute them. General Howe hanged a Captain of ours belonging to Knowlton' s Rangers, who went into New-York to make discoveries. I don’t see why we should not make retaliation.”

So he definitely knew of Hale’s death by then, and it seemed to anger him greatly.

Miscellaneous Reports of Hale’s Death

There were also reports made by various others, that mention explicitly, or might imply, Hale’s death:

“Friday last we discovered a vast cloud of smoke arising from the north part of the city, which continued '‘ill Saturday evening…those that were found on or near the spot were pitched into the conflagration, some hanged by their heals, others by their necks with their throats cut. Inhuman barbarity! One Hale in New York, on suspicion of being a spy, was taken up and dragged without ceremony to the execution post and hung up.” (A Letter from September 28th 1776)

“We hanged up a rebel spy the other day, and some soldiers got, out of a rebel Gentleman’s garden, a painted soldier on a board, and hung it along with the Rebel; and wrote upon it, General Washington, and I saw it yesterday beyond headquarters by the roadside.” (Kentish Gazette, November 1776)

“A spy from the enemy (by his own full confession) apprehended last night, was this day executed at 11 o’clock in front of Artillery Park.” (General Howe’s diary)

“The Enemy charged some stragglers of our people that happened to be in New York with having set the City on Fire designedly and took that occasion as we were told to exercise some inhuman Crueltys on those poor Wretches that were in their power.” (Committee of Secret Correspondence to Silas Deane 1st October 1776)

What does all this mean?

Hamilton probably wasn’t there (but I can’t make a call on that for sure!)

basically, it’s clear that the primary sources on Hale’s death are few, and somewhat contradictory in places. I found it super interesting, and thought y’all might too! Please keep in mind I’m not calling William Hull a liar (and I definitely haven’t done anywhere near enough research to say anything conclusively!)

But I definitely think it’s always worth examining what we think we know from primary sources. And it’s very fun!

#this took me literal days to collate so I hope y’all find it as interesting as I did #should’ve been doing uni work but no regrets #we all know history research makes me ridiculously happy #nathan hale #William Hull #alexander hamilton #tench tilghman #spy work #September 1776 #american revolution #amrev #tw: death #izz gets historical #izz rambles

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