#pumping iron and drinking eggs

[goddess-of-frot]

Delve (Room 2) - Bait

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[Winner: THREE WAY TIE! I always vote to observe the votes come in, so cutting that out this last vote means we'll be quite busy in this entry.]

You pause to inspect the abandoned camp at the Dungeon's entrance. Whoever was here must never have made it out, because they left more than a few valuables in their camp. Amongst their belongings you find their armor, old food rations since gone stale, and two magic items. The first is a set of finger caps, each one made of gold inlaid with precious gems where nails might be. The gems ought to increase your casting capabilities, so you gladly equip them. However, the second magic item is stranger to you. It is a band of fine leather with a hefty bell attached.

You trace your finger along the cool metal as drool pools on your lip, only for your training as a wizard allow you to pull back your hand. The object is clearly cursed, but why an adventurer would willingly bring such a cursed object with them here is a mystery. You ought to store it in your bag, for safekeeping to prevent others from falling to its allure of course.

What bothers you is that no party would have left camp without their things by choice, much less proceeded to the next room. You stare for signs of traps along the walls to find several bricks that clearly pull outwards. You motion for your slime familiar to squeeze into the crack and pull out the bricks to reveal a mystifying sight. The adventurers, previously sealed behind the bricks, each bound and fucked by tentacles.

The walls here must have opened in the night while they slept, the tentacles sliding under what they wore and teasing at them as they undressed them, only to entice them to come closer and give themselves mind and body. These adventurers must have been here for weeks if not months. They didn't even seem aware of you standing there as they lay enveloped in tentacles which pumped in and out of them, cradling and groping them. Spit and cum slick on their skin from the endless fucking that had no doubt banished any thought from their minds. Your eyes linger on the hypnotic rhythm of the tentacles squeezing their tits as their cunts twitch from another in a seemingly endless stream of orgasms that have the adventures eyes glazed over. You decide that their rescue will have to wait until you've completed the dungeon. After all, they seem to be enjoying themselves and you can't afford to bring them back to town right now.

You decide to move on, your trusty slime familiar plopping down each step, and cautiously open the door below. Beyond the door is what you assume must be the Dungeon's Gate, the challenge to gain true entrance. A gargantuan wrought-iron gate looms over the room, surrounded by images etched into the wall of various monsters having sex with humans. In front of you is three crystal basins held up by silver legs, each with a mosaic at the bottom. Like most, this dungeon appears to be a maze, and its challenge is making the choice to proceed. A lesser mage would attempt divination to find the correct choice, but the truth is that these choices are just meant to intimidate you into turning back. It will determine the path forward, but all paths will lead you to the end if tread carefully. You just fear what paths might be ahead, and what hidden threats await you that already befell others like the adventurers above.

#the goddess speaks #men dni

[tfclarkfitnessmagazineus]

Fueling Your Gains: The Ultimate Guide to Muscle Building Nutrition

Embarking on a journey to build muscle requires more than just pumping iron in the gym; it demands a holistic approach that encompasses nutrition, training, and recovery. Among these pillars, nutrition stands out as a crucial factor in maximizing muscle growth and performance. In this guide, we'll delve into the fundamentals of muscle building nutrition, exploring key principles, nutrient requirements, and practical strategies to fuel your gains effectively.

Understanding Macronutrients: Macronutrients, namely protein, carbohydrates, and fats, form the foundation of a muscle-building diet. Each plays a unique role in supporting muscle growth and performance:

Protein: Often hailed as the cornerstone of muscle building, protein provides the building blocks (amino acids) necessary for muscle repair and growth. Aim to include high-quality protein sources such as lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, and plant-based options like tofu, legumes, and quinoa in each meal.

Carbohydrates: Carbs serve as the body's primary energy source during intense workouts, fueling performance and replenishing glycogen stores in muscles. Opt for complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and starchy tubers to sustain energy levels and support recovery.

Fats: Despite being often misunderstood, dietary fats are essential for hormone production, nutrient absorption, and overall health. Incorporate healthy fats from sources like nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil, and fatty fish into your diet to promote muscle growth and optimize hormonal balance.

Timing Your Nutrition: Timing your meals and snacks strategically can maximize muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and enhance recovery:

Pre-Workout Nutrition: Consume a balanced meal or snack containing protein and carbohydrates 1-2 hours before your workout to provide sustained energy and support muscle performance.

Post-Workout Nutrition: Capitalize on the post-exercise "anabolic window" by consuming a protein-rich meal or shake within 30-60 minutes after your workout. This helps replenish glycogen stores and kickstarts the muscle repair process.

Nutrient Distribution: Aim to distribute your protein intake evenly across meals and snacks throughout the day to optimize MPS and maintain a steady supply of amino acids for muscle repair and growth.

Supplementation: While whole foods should form the foundation of your diet, certain supplements can complement your nutrition regimen and support muscle building efforts. Consider incorporating the following supplements:

Whey Protein: A convenient and fast-digesting source of protein, whey protein powder can be consumed post-workout to enhance muscle recovery and growth.

Creatine: Creatine monohydrate is one of the most extensively researched supplements for muscle building. It helps increase muscle strength, power, and lean mass when combined with resistance training.

Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): BCAAs, particularly leucine, play a crucial role in stimulating muscle protein synthesis. Consuming BCAAs during or after exercise may support muscle recovery and reduce muscle soreness.

Hydration and Recovery: In addition to proper nutrition, hydration and recovery are integral components of a muscle-building regimen. Aim to stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day, especially during workouts. Adequate sleep, stress management, and incorporating rest days into your training schedule are essential for optimizing recovery and muscle growth.

Achieving your muscle-building goals requires a comprehensive approach that prioritizes nutrition, training, and recovery. By understanding the role of macronutrients, optimizing meal timing, incorporating supplements strategically, and prioritizing hydration and recovery, you can fuel your gains effectively and unleash your full potential in the gym. Remember, consistency and patience are key on the journey to building a stronger, leaner physique.

#Muscle Building Nutrition

[veganandvegetarianlife]

Animals & Growth Hormones

In an effort to produce more animals at an increased rate for human consumption, many animals have been treated with growth hormones so that they can be raised and slaughtered at an expedited rate. At the same time, this leads us to consider how these animals are raised and treated for this purpose.

The fact of the matter is that if many people saw how many of these animals were raised, they would become vegetarians on the spot. For example, egg laying chickens are often raised with six to a cage. Each chicken only receives about 67 square inches of space. These chickens are also generally treated with growth hormones as well as antibiotics to increase growth rate and decrease disease. Free-range and certified organic chickens may receive more spacious conditions and are not fed hormones or antibiotics.

This brings us to another point. After you handle chickens, it is suggested that you use bleach to clean the surfaces so that you remove bacteria. Also, chicken must be cooked at certain temperatures and for a certain period of time to ensure that you will not catch any food-borne illnesses. It does not seem wise to eat anything that has to be handled with such care.

From chickens, you can easily move into how cattle are treated. First, you must consider dairy cattle. Dairy cattle are often given hormones that stimulate their reproductive processes so that it continues to produce milk. A cow will only produce milk after she has given birth.

They often live in cramped conditions and as soon as they calve, male calves are sent to become veal while females are raised to produce milk. The hormones that the cows receive cause the cow to produce ten times more milk than they would ordinarily. At the same time, they are hooked up to electric pumps, which cause irritation to the cow’s udders.

After a certain age, we really don’t need to consume milk. At the same time, we are not designed to drink cow milk, but human milk. We don’t milk pregnant women, do we? Just like our bodies were not designed to eat milk, we were not designed to drink cow milk and digest those proteins either. You can receive just as much and more calcium from green, leafy vegetables.

Many people, even by those people who eat meat regularly, have viewed the veal industry negatively. The veal industry is cruel, no matter who you are and how you look at it. The calves are taken from their mothers after they are about one day old. They are then kept in pens that prevent them from moving so that their muscle tissue stays soft and tender.

The calves are then fed a liquid, often containing beer, that is deficient in iron and fibre. This causes anaemia in the animal and produces the pale meat. At about 20 weeks, the calf is then slaughtered.

Turkeys are also produced in an inhumane manner. The consumption of turkey has become very popular over the past few decades, and it is eaten for more than just holidays. Turkeys are more aggressive birds, so they are kept in a confined and dark area to discourage their aggressive behaviour.

They are then overfed until their legs cannot support the weight of their body. This is because Americans want the largest turkey breast they can get for their holiday celebrations. Naturally and wildly, a turkey may live up to 10 years. These turkeys are slaughtered at 2 years of age. They also suffer from foot and leg deformities, heat stress and starvation. Approximately 2.7 million turkeys die each year due to the abnormal stress and disease of this process.

Many religions do not eat pork for their various reasons, and some meat consuming people don’t care for it either. Pigs are raised in similar unsanitary conditions. In fact, many farmers and workers on pig farms have died from breathing in the methane gas that is produced from the immense amount of waste that pigs produce at pig farms. Pigs are also overfed and kept in crates.

They have a limited range of movement that does not suit their natural behaviours. They may also be fed growth hormones and antibiotics. Pigs have natural rooting behaviours, and the captivity they live in does not allow them to live naturally.

Seafood and shellfish can be a part of a healthy diet. Fish contain a lot of nutrients that we don’t get from other meats. It contains a high-quality protein, essential nutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, and it is low in saturated fat. However, eating fish has its harms as well. Fish often contain mercury.

These levels are not usually bad enough to hurt us, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are advising women, especially pregnant women, and young children to avoid certain types of fish and shellfish.

This is because some fish have high levels of mercury that are not safe for these people to eat. Eliminating fish from your diet is usually the last step in going towards a complete vegetarian diet.

Photo by Megumi Nachev on Unsplash

#vegetarian #vegan #animals #growthhormone

[suvashis]

Tempting Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas

Looking for a healthy breakfast option that's also low in carbs? Look no further! A low-carb breakfast is an excellent way to start the day with the energy you need to get through the morning. This article will share some tempting and delicious low-carb breakfast ideas that won't leave you feeling too empty or weighed down. So grab your ingredients, pump up the music and get cooking!

1. Get Ready to Say Goodbye to High-Carb Breakfasts

Say Goodbye to Sugary Cereals It’s about time: say goodbye to sugary cereals for breakfast. High-carb intake during breakfast does not provide the body with enough nutrition to get through the morning: it can lead to some of us feeling tired and sluggish by mid-morning, and leave us in need of a mid-morning sugar kick in order to push through the day. Say Hello to Nutritious Breakfast Alternatives Luckily, there are a plethora of alternatives out there to help achieve the nutrition needed in the morning. Here are some healthier breakfast options to get you started: - Overnight oats with a splash of almond milk, sprinkled with cinnamon and diced fruit. - A “superfood” smoothie made with bananas, avocados, berries, chia seeds, and almond milk. - Egg-white omelet with mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, diced bell peppers, and feta cheese. - Greek yogurt with muesli and roasted almonds. - Quinoa or quinoa-based granola. Whichever of these breakfast options you decide to opt for, remember to make it well balanced with a source of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs. Bon appetit!

2. Delicious and Satisfying Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and going low-carb doesn't mean you can't enjoy a delicious morning meal! Here are some carb-conscious yet scrumptious breakfast ideas to get your day started right: - Green Smoothie Bowl: Sporting a variety of nutrient-dense fruits, seeds, and greens for vitamins, this smoothie bowl is high in protein and filled with healthy fats, and low on carbs. To make it, blend your favorite greens (like kale or spinach) with avocado, chia seeds and blueberries, top with granola, and enjoy! - Spinach Quiche: This quiche is bursting with flavor and free of extra carbs. To whip it up, sauté spinach, onion and mushrooms in olive oil, pour in whisked eggs, cheese, and herbs, then bake until golden-brown. Delicious! Low-carb breakfasts options like these not only give your body the fuel it needs to be productive and energized, they'll also satisfy your taste buds with their flavorful, savory goodness.

4. Start The Day Right - with Low-Carb Breakfasts!

Part of setting yourself up for success is starting the day off right with a nutritious breakfast, and it’s made easier when you opt for a meal with low-carb ingredients. A diet rich in carbs can leave you feeling sluggish and lead to increased cravings. Keeping your carb consumption at bay can help you stay fuller longer and energized as you tackle your day. To get started, here are some of our favorite low-carb breakfast recipes worth trying: - Spinach Ricotta Egg Wraps – Enjoy a savory wrap that’s packed with iron from spinach and calcium from ricotta. - Blueberry Protein Smoothie – Power up with Greek yogurt and a handful of blueberries for a creamy, nutritious morning drink. - Taco Omelette – Spice up your morning with a taco-style omelette made with bell peppers, avocado and spicy seasonings. - Egg Muffins – Bake up these calorie-conscious muffins with turkey sausage, egg whites and veggies for an easy-to-grab meal. There you have it! Low-carb breakfasts can be delicious and nutritious. With a few simple ingredients, you can power up your mornings and be sure to start your day right. Switching to a low-carb breakfast gives you a great way to shake up your morning routine! With these delicious, easy-to-make recipes, you can start your day with something healthy and satisfying. Your tastebuds won’t know what hit them! Start powering up your mornings with these tempting low-carb breakfast ideas. Read the full article

[mediwinpharma]

Top Nutraceutical Supplements to Keep You Healthy and Fit

Nutraceuticals are products that provide both nutritional and pharmaceutical benefits. They are derived from food sources and are known for their health-promoting properties. Nutraceutical supplements contain bioactive compounds that may help prevent or treat various diseases. You can get these supplements from trustworthy nutraceutical companies.

This article will talk about types of nutraceutical supplements that can help keep people fit and healthy. These nutraceutical supplements have different recommended daily intake levels and benefits, which you will get to know by the end of this article.

What are supplements?

Nutraceutical supplements come in different forms, like pills, capsules, gummies, powders, and drinks, and nutraceutical companies specialize in manufacturing and distributing these products. These products have benefits like vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. They help fill in all the nutrition that your body needs.

For example, pregnant women may need extra vitamins and minerals like folic acid to prevent congenital disabilities. Some people may also have trouble getting enough nutrients from their diet like iron or vitamin D. Supplements can help compensate for these deficiencies. Top 7 Supplements to Keep You Fit and Healthy

Who Requires Nutraceutical Supplements?

Not everyone needs to take supplements, but they can be helpful for certain groups of people. Here are some examples:

Pregnant women: They need more nutrients to support the growth and development of the fetus.

Seniors: They may have a harder time absorbing nutrients from food.

Vegans and vegetarians: They may have difficulties getting certain nutrients from their diet, such as vitamin B12 and iron.

Those with GI disorders: People dealing with problems such as celiac disease and Crohn's disease may be unable to absorb vitamin B12 properly.

Top 7 Nutraceutical Supplements to Keep You Fit and Healthy

Here are the top 7 Nutraceuticalsupplements that can help keep you fit and healthy:

1. Iron

Iron deficiency is more likely to happen in girls, especially those who do sports that require lots of endurance. A Swiss study found up to 52% of teenage girls who play sports have low iron levels. The amount of iron needed in the body depends on age and gender. On average, adult men need 8.4 milligrams daily, and adult women need 14.8 milligrams daily. Severe iron deficiency anemia may increase your risk, which can cause problems for your heart or lungs. For example, your heart may beat too fast or have heart failure, where your heart can't pump enough blood at the right pressure to keep your body healthy.

Benefits of Iron

Improves immunity

Boosts hemoglobin

Reduces fatigue

Minimizes bruising

Improves cognition

2. Vitamin D

There are varioustypes of nutraceuticals, and Vitamin D dissolves in fat and helps your body absorb calcium and keep your bones strong. A healthy person should consume 10-20 micrograms of Vitamin D daily, equal to 400-800 IU. But some people need more, like those with dark skin or who stay inside often. Overweight or obese people also need more Vitamin D. The National Institute of Health recommends 1,000-4,000 IU or 25-100 micrograms daily, depending on their needs. Foods high in vitamin D include fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods like milk and cereals.

Benefits of Vitamin D

Lowered risk of heart disease and diabetes

Reduce cognitive decline

Strengthen the immune system

Improve brain function

It helps lower blood pressure

3. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is crucial for your body's tissues to grow and repair, including blood vessels, cartilage, muscles, and bone collagen. To get enough vitamin C, you can eat citrus fruits, strawberries, and bell peppers, all of which are excellent sources. Vitamin C deficiency develops a condition called scurvy. This condition is often seen in people who don't have access to enough food or who live in poverty. Scurvy has visible signs and symptoms that are easy to notice. As per the studies, adult men need 105.2 milligrams per day, and adult women need 83.6 milligrams of Vitamin C per day,

Benefits of Vitamin C

Reduce the risk of chronic disease

Manage high blood pressure

Lower risk of heart disease

It helps prevents iron deficiency

Protect your memory

4. Zinc

Zinc is only needed in small amounts. The zinc intake varies depending on age and gender. On average, adult men need to consume 11 milligrams daily, and adult women need to consume 8 milligrams. If someone is not getting enough zinc in their diet, they may experience skin changes that look like eczema.

Zinc deficiency can cause hair loss, fatigue, mood swings, loss of taste and smell, skin rashes, and weakened immunity. In men, it may reduce sperm production and slow down wound healing. Pregnant women with zinc deficiency may give birth to babies with congenital disabilities and low birth weights.

Benefits of Zinc

Immune function properly

Treat diarrhea

Wound healing

Age-related macular degeneration

Improve sexual health

5. Calcium

Calcium is a mineral that helps to keep your bones and teeth strong. It also helps your muscles work properly, your blood clot and your heart and nerves function normally. Adults need about 1000 milligrams of calcium daily, while women over 50 and men over 71 need 1200 milligrams daily. Eating calcium-rich foods is the best way to get this mineral. If your calcium levels are low, you may experience symptoms such as muscle cramps. People may develop dry, scaly skin, brittle nails, and coarse hair. They may also experience osteoporosis or weakened bones.

Benefits of Calcium

Improve bone health

It helps regulates muscle contractions

Strengthens teeth

Support heart health

Balance pH levels

6. Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral your body needs. Magnesium keeps your bones strong, regulates blood sugar, and helps your muscles, nerves, and heart work properly.

If your body doesn't get enough magnesium, you may experience muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite. It can also increase your risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The amount of magnesium needed each day depends on age and gender. Adult men should aim for 449 milligrams, while adult women should aim for 387 milligrams.

Benefits of Magnesium

Muscle recovery

Boosted energy level

Reduced inflammation

Lower risk of diabetes

Enhanced bone health

7. Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone made in the brain that helps control when we sleep and wake up. People take melatonin supplements to improve their sleep quality. Melatonin deficiency can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle, leading to difficulty falling asleep, dementia, some mood disorders, severe pain, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

No set amount of melatonin is recommended for adults, but 1 to 5 milligrams usually works. Take it a couple of hours before bedtime.

Benefits of Melatonin

Support better sleep

It helps with jet lag

Helps with autism

Promote eye health

It protects the mitochondria within cells and hinders cell demise.

Conclusion

While supplements are not a replacement for a healthy diet, they can be a helpful addition to support overall health and well-being. Vitamin D, C, and magnesium are a few types of nutraceuticals beneficial for certain people. Take care of the body with the right nutrients. It will improve the quality of your life, and you will feel energetic.

If you're interested in trying high-quality supplements, Mediwin Pharmaceutical is one of the best nutraceutical companies that offer a wide range of nutraceutical supplements that support your health goals. Visit their website to learn more.

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[waterfiltergurus]

7 Effective Ways to Get Rid of Rust in Well Water

Rusty well water doesn't just look and taste bad - it might also be a sign that you have a problem in your water that needs addressing. In this guide, we've shared the 7 best methods to get rid of rust in a well water supply. We've also shared the possible causes and effects of rusty well water. 📌 Key Takeaways: - Rust gives water an unpleasant taste and leaves orange stains in your pipes and appliances. - The best ways to get rid of rust in well water are oxidation & filtration, water softeners, rust removal products, and sediment filters. - If your rusty water is caused by corroding pipes and plumbing fixtures, you might need to replace part of your well water plumbing system. 📖 How to Remove Rust from Well Water: 7 Methods Below, we've shared the 7 best methods to get rid of rust in your drinking water well supply. 1) Chemical Injection Systems A chemical injection system that uses hydrogen peroxide is an effective, but expensive, whole home water treatment system for removing iron and rust. Chemical injection systems inject hydrogen peroxide into water as it flows through the tank, which oxidizes iron and iron bacteria, eliminating the cause of rusty water. A good hydrogen peroxide system can eliminate up to 20 PPM of ferrous and ferric iron - more than you'll have in your water supply - and can also greatly reduce hydrogen sulfide gas and manganese, two well water contaminants that are often found alongside iron. Check out the best chemical injection pumps for well water in to learn more. 2) Air Injection Systems Air injection systems are a chemical-free alternative to chemical injection systems that work in essentially the same way: by oxidizing dissolved ferrous iron particles and pulling them out of water with a media bed (usually birm or manganese greensand). The media needs to be periodically backwashed with potassium permanganate to flush away the accumulated rust. An air injection oxidizing filter system can remove iron and iron residue, as well as manganese and sulfur (which gives water a distinct rotten eggs smell). Air injection oxidizing filters are expensive, but they're our personal favorite choice for dealing with high iron and rust because they're so effective and don't add chemicals to your drinking water. Read reviews of our favorite air injection (AIO) systems. 3) Sediment Filters Another way to remove rust from well water is with a sediment filter. Sediment filters remove large particles of sand, silt, dirt, debris, dust, and rust. You can find sediment filters in a range of micron sizes, from 5 to 100 microns - and sometimes even higher. If you have flakes of rust in your water, a sediment filter will remove them effectively. But sediment filters won't make a difference to your water quality if dissolved ferrous iron is your main issue. Check out our roundup of the best sediment filters which includes a range of micron sizes. 4) Iron & Rust Filters A whole home well water filtration system usually has a dedicated iron/rust filter that's designed to reduce iron in the water. Iron filters are cartridge filters that trap iron and rust. Often, these filters use a KDF media that uses redox (oxidation-reduction) to pull iron out of water, or ion exchange resin that swaps iron particles with harmless ions that won't affect water quality. Iron and rust filter cartridges are cheaper than air and chemical injection systems, but they're only suitable for moderate iron problems, and they have a limited filter lifespan of 3-6 months. You'll need to replace the filter frequently to keep your water rust-free. 5) Water Softeners If you only have low-to-moderate amounts of iron and rust in your water, a water softener might be a suitable anti-rust solution. The main job of a water softener is to remove hard minerals (calcium and magnesium) by swapping them with sodium ions on a charged resin bed. Most water softeners can also reduce a little iron (up to 1-2 PPM), and there are a few dedicated well water softener systems that remove more than this (up to 4-8 PPM). 📌 Water softener systems are the best choice for well water supplies that have hard minerals and iron, but they're not suitable for high-to-extremely high levels of iron. See our most recommended water well softener systems. 6) Rust Remover Products Another way to prevent rust build-up in your water supply is to use a rust remover enhancement product, such as Rust Out (common for use in water softeners). You can use a rust remover product to flush rust out of your plumbing supply and existing water treatment systems. However, this doesn't target the cause of the rust, so you might have to use the product several times a year to keep the rust at bay. Make sure to read the manufacturer's instructions carefully to properly remove rust with this method. 7) Replacing Rusty Pipes & Hot Water Heaters A water filter or rust remover enhancement product might remove rust from your water, but it won't eliminate the source of the problem. If you have old iron pipes in your plumbing system, they may be the cause of the rust in your water supply. Replacing your rusty pipes and hot water heaters is expensive, but it might solve your rust issues without the need for installing an iron removal water filter, saving you money in the long run. 🔎 What Causes Rusty Well Water? Rust occurs when iron and other metals break down through oxidation. Common signs of rust in your water are floating flecks of orange-brown, brown- or orange-tinged water, and brownish and reddish rings in your toilet bowls and sinks. Rusty water has several causes: - Dissolved iron in rocks and soils leaching into your groundwater supply - Surface water coming into contact with metal surfaces - Corrosion from steel or iron well components and pipes (the lower water's pH, the higher the likelihood of corrosion). 🤔 What's Wrong With Rust In Well Water? Rust in your well water is unlikely to make you sick. Iron minerals are essential to human health - but they have damaging effects around the home. If your well water contains rust, it may taste unpleasant, leave orange or red stains on your surfaces, and clog up pipes and appliances, reducing water pressure and leading to costly repairs and replacements. 📝 Final Thoughts Rusty well water looks and tastes unpleasant, and may cause expensive damage to your plumbing system. Luckily, it's easy to remove rust from your water supply with a dedicated water treatment method. 📌 One final note: test your water pH if you suspect it may be playing a role in your rust problems. Water with a low pH is corrosive and speeds up the rusting process. You may need to address this issue by installing a water treatment system to manage your water's pH, such as a soda ash/sodium hydroxide injection system. Read the full article

[weemsbotts]

“I won’t fill a tourist’s tank”: Reminiscences of early 1900s Dumfries from Route One

By: Lisa Timmerman, Executive Director

In 1920, Ruel F. Waters opened the Waters Garage and Gas Station in the Town of Dumfries. Operating right on Route One and Main Street, his garage provided services to the population for over fifty years. His preference for locals over tourists along with his dedication to his job and community provide an interesting perspective from someone who preferred his 1942 Super Deluxe Chevy over his 1969 Chevrolet.

Local newspaper writers delight historians with their slice of life and local town profiles as they often provide witty and insightful commentary. Newspapers in our archives running from the 1960s through the 1970s document the changes Water saw to the Town and his business, as he discussed everything from memories of his childhood to energy crises.

(The Journal Messenger, 08/08/1968, Ruel F. Waters in the Waters Garage and Gas Station in the Town of Dumfries)

In his youth, Waters remembered swimming in Quantico Creek sans clothing noting, “The water wasn’t too good for the fish because of the Quantico Creek pyrite mine with the “iron getting in the water,” but it didn’t hurt the swimming.” Four county stores pocketed the landscape and Waters recalled that you could either buy candy with a penny or a hen egg. Today there is a paved road leading to the Dumfries Courthouse site, but Waters remembered when he crashed his one speed motorcycle in a pile of stones and “parked it” after that painful experience. After fixing cars in a relative’s barn, he earned a chauffeur’s license at the age of 17 and taught first-time car owners how to operate their vehicles, usually purchased from the local salesman, Dr. D.C. Cline. In 1918, Waters purchased a 1917 Model T, a steam-winder, “the kind that you had to crank up to start.” After opening his garage on the family’s farm and timberland property, he traveled to Quantico where he would unload Chevrolets from railroad sidecars and tow them to his garage, getting them ready for Dr. D.C. Cline to sell them. According to Waters, repairs in the early years of his business “were mostly a matter of trial and error,” as people often had to manufacture the part themselves as no parts catalogue was available. Many of his clients were locals and he recalled servicing Chevrolets, Dodges, Buicks (the most popular), and the Stanley Steamer. “The Stanley Steamer could go anywhere, on any road and in all kinds of weather but the law required that the driver have an engineer’s license with the result that few were actually used.” He also remembered prices that today (2022) will make our jaws drop. “A Model T Ford could be completely overhauled for about $35, when finished would run like new. Cars were much easier to work on as they didn’t have all the optional, extras and accessions that modern cars have.” Remember when gas cost 10 cents? This Director does not.

His intimate knowledge of Route One also paints a different picture of traveling in the 1900s along with changing infrastructure. In 1920, Route One was a bumpy gravely dirt road not traveled often. Waters recalled that people traveling from the North frequently stopped and shipped their cars at Quantico by rail to continue the trip to Florida. Eventually as Route 1 became paved and more heavily traveled, Waters had to cut out the front of his garage and move back the gas tanks or else vehicles could not stop to get gas without blocking traffic. While he recalled declining business during the 1930s and gas rationing during WWII, he felt people back then got what they needed, while people today (1974 interview) “have been drinking more gas.” In February 1974, he reported only selling some gasoline from his two Texaco pumps, but not more than 1,200 gallons a month. He purchased at the beginning of the month and noted running out by the third week. “They stated lining up Saturday, and I had to lock up. I won’t fill a tourist’s tank. I don’t have it.” We meet Waters again in May 1977 after receiving a warrant for refusing to pay a $10 fee for a hazardous use permit for operating the gas station. After County Fire Marshal James Bell appeared before the Town of Dumfries council emphasizing it was not for an inspection of the facilities but for “dispensing dangerous liquids,” the matter was resolved within one hour.

Waters incredible memories appeared in numerous newspapers each emphasizing a different part of his life in relation to Dumfries and Route One. While he remembered his father having the last locally-owned sailboat to haul cordwood and railroad ties to the Port of Dumfries to buying candy with an egg to selling gas two cents cheaper to beat out the competition, we can glean many jewels and gems of historic Dumfries in the 1900s.

Note: Looking for a fun morning activity this Saturday (11/19)? Join our educators in Merchant Park as we play a variety of historical games! Dress warmly and plan for fun in the sunshine during our free monthly Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group. Free tickets here! Prefer a virtual program featuring tea and scary winter folklore? Check out tickets for our Winter is Coming Tea here. Find out why we have a 4.9 rating on Eventbrite for excellent programming!

(Sources: Waters Garage Archive File: The Journal Messenger, Even Along Route One: First Gas Stations Were an Oddity by Jerry N. Lorelli, 08/08/1968; The Potomac News: The smaller the station, the bigger the problems. Ann Holiday, 02/20/1974; Senior citizens discuss Dumfries, 05/09/1977 from an uncited newspaper; The Potomac News, 07/26/1977)

#localhistory #community #travel #rememberwhen #gas #gas station #routeone #traveling #ontheroadagain #destinationdumfries #nova

[cardinalcry]

(Sparring in V6)

Yang: You fight like my sister!

Cardin: I've fought your sister! That's a compliment!

#cc!cardin and yang in a room together is just gym hours #pumping iron and drinking eggs #is that what gym people do? #i dunno #i'm a lazy couch goblin #rwby #yang xiao long #cardin winchester #cardinalcry #au #alternate universe #quotes

[scorpionyx9621]

What Each Member of the Bat Family Orders at Starbucks Because this hasn't been done before. From the lense of someone who was a Partner for 3 years.

Dick

Either get something super healthy like a black iced Americano or goes for High School Girl caramel frappucino with 1.5 inches of Caramel.

The man is usually coming into starbucks in a hurry but is always very polite. Has low-key flirted with every partner in the store.

He lives off of those Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Perfect Bars. But generally tries not to spend too much money at Starbucks.

If he does get a breakfast sandwich it's the Bacon Gouda.

Barbara

Very Iced Matcha Green Tea or London Fog vibes.

But her no-stop go to drink is a dirty chai with blonde espresso and one pump of Mocha.

Pre-pandemic Barbara would be the person who sits at the cafe working on her laptop, berating the whole brood for their performances on the previous night's trips.

Doesn't eat the food at starbucks UNLESS it's the holidays and she hoards Cranberry Bliss Bars like some type of feral goblin.

Jason

Any dark roast he can get on the machine (usually French roast from my store but he likes Italian better) or just a plain Nitro Cold Brew. Has unironically ordered the pink drink on occasion. Always asks for extra ice in his iced drinks.

He gives the energy that he's the one who knows everyone's names and is super polite but once people know he's the Red Hood everyone's just like 'yeah he gave off those vibes. He looked like he was going to snap my neck when I accidentally put Pumpkin spice in his Nitro but he still smiled and apologized profusely and insisted he'd take it.'

Sits in the cafe and reads. For hours on end. But never at a consistent time. Likes to come and harass Barbara occasionally.

Gets a Double-Smoked Bacon and puts a pack of Sriracha on it every time. And I mean every single time he comes in.

Tim

He likes Peet's better but gets either a red eye with extra shots or a Venti cold Brew with 6 packs of Stevia.

He swears it isn't about the caffeine but it's totally about the caffeine.

Always in and out quicky but will come back multiple times a day. Has rewards to use but always forgets them. Ends up saving them for Jason or Cass.

Gets the Taco Bell breakfast from the Taco Bell a block away because it's 8x better than anything at a Starbucks. Or he gets the Ham and Swiss Croissant.

Stephanie

Venti Vanilla Latte extra hot with an extra shot, short pull, skim milk. Or unironically a PSL. But ALWAYS with a pump of vanilla.

Always comes into the store with at least one other member of the Bat Family. Never EVER comes in alone. Always ends up snort laughing at one of the boys. Tries to convince either Damian or Jason to try to swallow a whole thing of cinnamon.

Unironically gets the salads and food boxes from the display. And always gets one every time she comes. Her favorite is the Chicken Quinoa bowl.

Go-to breakfast is the Bacon Guyrere Sous Vide egg bites.

Cassandra

She always comes in and tries something new! Even if she doesn't like what she got she always tries to find some way to analyze and experience the taste and flavor of the drink. Her favorite is still a blended Dragon Drink with whipped cream.

Everyone at the store loves her because her smile radiates through the whole store. She's like Jason in the sense that she's always super polite and super smiley but deep down everyone fears her. When the two come into the store together everyone is on edge but no one does anything less than smile.

Is on a mission to experience everything their is to life and that means experiencing everything once. She loves receiving recomendations from baristas and loves to hear what we have to think on certain beverages.

Her favorite breakfast item is an oatmeal cup with the nuts and chocolate chips.

Damian

When he's with his family? Almond Milk Hot Chocolate with a pump of peppermint. (He's "not supposed" to have caffeine yet) when he's alone? A grande Nitro cold Brew with Coconut milk and yet again, a pump of peppermint.

Brat. Just a brat. He's kind enough when paying and will usually take his drink without saying anything but if you mess up his drink he will make a scene.

Usually comes in with Jon and tries to get Jon into coffee. He hates it. But will always be Jon's sugar bestie and buy all of his drinks.

Doesn't like to eat the food at Starbucks. But when he does he gets an Almond Croissant.

Duke

Likes Dunkin better but will still go if he's with family. Usually gets a grande iced coffee with an extra pump of classic.

Is always super polite and very friendly to staff. Tries new seasonal items with Cass.

Is usually in and out pretty quickly non because he doesn't like the people or the atmosphere. He just is an in-and-out guy when it comes to fast food (No not the burger chain you west coast savages)

Ironically he really enjoys the spinach tomato feta wrap. Has given Tim money to buy one for him.

Bruce

Doesn't really like Starbucks but will go if his children ask him to come with him. Unironically likes Pike Roast and will drink it black because he's a monster.

Everything is too sugary for Bruce. He physically probably couldn't stand the menu at a Starbucks.

Always strikes up casual conversation with the partners and likes to secretly slide benjamin's in the tip jar. Even if the service was subpar.

He loved the Spicy Chorizo sandwich and way really sad when they got rid of it.

Alfred

Mildly pissed at all of his children for taking the equivalent of McDonalds for coffee over his food.

Refuses to give a red cent of his money to that chain.

Barbara bought him a London Fog one time and he begrudgingly admitted it was tolerable then proceeded to make Barbara one that was 80x better.

#Batfam #bat family #bruce wayne #dick grayson #barbara gordon #jason todd #cassandra cain #stephanie brown #tim drake #damian wayne al ghul #damian wayne #alfred pennyworth #duke thomas #starbucks #long post #meme format

[knights-unwelcommentary]

Troll language rules theory

Words that are the same as ours:

-Highblood lingo includes all human words except anatomy terms, time, romance and some other words exclusive to Alternia

-Coffee, numbers, feelings except romantic ones, naturally occurring structures, places and phenomena (caverns, sea, etc), verbs, weapons, anatomy terms, most candy, most fruit, most clothes, some fish, some insects

-Some TV series and celebrities with the added “Troll” before the name

Words that are descriptive or synonymous versions of ours:

-Vegetables

-Animals (generally related to a unique characteristic or sound; might contain beast,  vermin, creature, fiend, fowl or bug)

-Parts of the house (block replaces room) , artificially occurring structures (like bridges)

-Movies, books, drinks except coffee, kitchenware, tools, accessories, appliances and decoration

-Bicycle, skateboard, pedestrian conveyance and others

Words that are apparently the same to ours but with different meaning and nuance:

-Romantic feelings

-Buckets

-Day and night inverted as well as related terms

Portmanteaus

Quadrants

Jobs (generally mixes sections of words from a violent job or activity with normal one). A theory for job naming convention is further discussed in the linked post

Compound words and completely new terms

-Food (often related to grub which is mostly used as flour, meat and sauce)

-Some anatomy terms

-Time (seasons, festivities, sun cycles)

-Punctuation marks

-Motorized vehicles

-IT related items (like cartridges, TV and computers)

-Money

#homestuck #homestuck meta #pesterquest #hiveswap #friendsim #{trollplanet sandbox} #-

[i-need-air]

Depression. [Hawks HCs]

Warnings: depression & suicide talk; don't read if it might trigger you.

Note: This is so self-indulgent it hurts. I've been having such a tough year and I genuinely need something like this right now. Whoever you are, if this hits home know that my heart is with you. ♥

× Keigo has been trained from a young age to read people

× he knows

× he's known about your depression for a while now

× still treats you the same... well, you're his little feather so whatever treatment you get, know it's special anyway

× but once you have an episode he's just there more than normal

× really keeps an eye on you, has some feathers around your house to feel you once he's on duty

× knows it's stalkerish but needs to make sure those awful dark thoughts didn't get to you

× because he worries so damn much

× it also makes him feel closer to you when he's so far away

× always tried to avoid getting so close to someone but it happened, you slipped past through his defenses with such ease and he'll make sure you're safe, from the world and from those thoughts

× because you're the best thing that ever happened to him and it kills him inside to know sometimes you're your worst enemy

× really pumps up his compliments

× reminds you how special you are to him

× literally reminds you

× "Hourly reminder that you're perfection, my sweet hummingbird~"

× gag-worthy but it's okay since it makes you smile/chuckle

× leaves Post-it notes around with reasons why you're awesome

× "You sing Toxic by Britney Spears like a pro"

× "Today at 08:12 A.M. you made the most amazing fried eggs ever"

× "My brain stops working for 15 minutes straight when you smile"

× "Note reminder that you're perfection"

× "Yesterday I flew into a streetlight because I was too distracted thinking about you"

× "Looking gorgeous today!" put on a note stuck on the bathroom mirror

× "I adore you, dove. P.S.: Can you buy chicken nuggets for tonight?"

× legit mostly dumb shit but cute dumb shit

× once you find a note on your forehead when you wake up that said "Didn't want to wake you up since you looked angelic but I left breakfast for you ♥"

× you go to the kitchen because boy can't cook for shit so you expect a mess

× there's take-out in the counter, plus your favorite morning drink

× "I love you, birdie ♥" on a Post-it near

× feels bad he can't spend all day with you cuddled up

× although before he arrives home he sends his feathers to prepare a nest in the living room

× doesn't matter if you're around the house, dozens of feathers suddenly appear, start preparing stuff and you know what's going to happen

× just prepare any movie if you want

× if not it's okay because you'll end up in his arms with his wings wrapped around you both

× there's gonna be a time when you'd have to tell him what's on your mind although Keigo will let you decide when you're ready

× won't press, will just sit with you and have his suspicions confirmed

× his heart bleeds because you're in pain

× and it's not physical pain which hurts him too because he wants to help

× notes how ironic it is that he's a hero but can't save you from this

× will embrace you so hard through it

× kisses on your knuckles

× any word you say will imprint in his brain

× if you feel comfortable enough to tell him you're suicidal he'll just freeze for a minute

× actually thanks you for sharing that with him

× you'd think he's casual about it but he embraces you harder and you feel his hands tremble around you

× Hawks decides at that point that he needs to let it all out

× how important you are to him

× how it kills him to know you feel that way

× how he'd do anything to help

× as long as you stay by his side, alive and well

× hell, he'd even apologize because he thinks he's selfish and can't stop talking, you legit broke him for a moment there

× acknowledges he can't give you all the help you need so he basically says he'd pay any professional you'd need

× he has so much faith in you, sees you as such a capable and incredible human being, knows your potential and wants you to see that about yourself one day

× is going to be by your side throughout all of it

× please, talk to him

× send him a message, anytime, anywhere

× use the chat to rant if you want, know he's never going to judge

× also pretty please, don't belittle yourself anymore

× it kills him, really

× Keigo will not like it a little bit and will not be cute about it [like the notes and so on]; straight up tells you to cut it

× will drag you to a mirror, he'd place himself behind you, wrap his wings around you and will just recite all the things he loves about you

× you're taking his love, don't you dare look away

× because he's never going to lie to you

× you're his love, his angel, his everything

× he's so proud of you

× legit, so, so proud

#self indulgent #hawks headcanons #Hawks #Takami keigo #Trigger warning #bnha #bnha headcanons #bnha hawks #Mha #boku no hero academia #my hero academia #Hawks x reader #Takami keigo x reader #Depressed reader #Gender neutral #Noire writes

[saxxxology]

Cosmo Says - Ch.5

PAIRING: Sam Winchester x Reader, Dean Winchester x Reader WORD COUNT: 3,129 WARNINGS: smut, oral sex (male and female receiving), fingering NOTE: Do not save or repost my work without my consent. 

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You make it out of bed early, leaving Dean to slumber peacefully. Your clothes are bundled in his hamper, and you make do with fishing a  pair of boxers from his top drawer and cinching them with a rubber band. You’re in no mood to put on a shirt, so you amble down the hall and into the kitchen. Sam’s left a sticky note on the table, explaining that he’s gone out for an early run, and you settle for making coffee and pulling the evening newspaper from the day before towards you. 

Sam steps into the kitchen to find you leaning over the counter, tits out and a cup of coffee in one hand as you flip through the large pages. He looks surprised, but not as caught-off-guard as he would be if he hadn’t seen them already. 

“Hey.” You smile at him as he pulls his earbuds out and sets his phone on the counter. “Coffee’s hot.”

“Yeah.” He clears his throat and steps around you to grab a mug from the cupboard. “Where’s Dean?”

“Sleeping like a log.” You glance at him over your shoulder. “How was your run?”

“Wet.” He ruffles his hair, brushing away droplets of water out of his hair. “It was already drizzling, I barely got a half-mile out before I had to come back.”

“Aww.” You hop up to sit on the metal counter. “Wanna burn off the rest of the calories?”

Sam blushes, stirring a spoon of sugar into his coffee. “Later. Why aren’t you wearing a shirt?”

You shrug. “Didn’t feel like it. Basides, they look good this morning, figured I’d put ‘em on display.” Raising an eyebrow, you watch Sam lift his cup to his lips and take a long swallow. “Why? Do they make you uncomfortable?”

“What? No, no.” Sam shakes his head, still blushing like there’s no tomorrow. “I was, uh… just… they look good, that’s all.”

You grin, leaning back and tossing your hair over your shoulder. “Thanks.”

He sets his drink on the counter and steps close, leaning in to steal a kiss. “Did you and Dean…?”

“Not all the way,” you reply. “You made me sore, I need to recuperate.”

He winces, pressing an apologetic smooch to your cheek. “Sorry.”

“Not your fault.” You straighten up, parting your knees to allow him to step between them. “You’re just a big boy.”

Sam lets out a breathy chuckle and slides his hands up the curve of your back. “And you’re a pretty girl.”

“That’s sweet,” you coo, giggling when he nips under your jaw. “Your jacket’s all cold… mind taking it off?”

Sam smirks, pulling the zipper of his jacket down and rolling it off his shoulders. All he’s got on is a gray tee shirt that’s a size too small, and you snake your hands under its hem, feeling for warm, smooth skin. “Like that?” he asks.

“Exactly like that.” You tip your head back so he can nuzzle the crook of your neck. “I gotta find something in Cosmo for you.”

“I’m sure you can find something,” he mumbles, “you smell like peaches.”

“Bubble bath.”

“Ahh.” He takes another deep inhale. “I like it.”

You squirm when he bends lower to nibble on your collarbone. “What’re you doing?”

“What does it look like I’m doin’?” Sam trails a line of kisses up the side of your neck. “I missed you last night.”

“I was busy.” You giggle when he fills a palm with one breast. “Let me at Cosmo for a bit and I’ll come up with something to cross off the list.”

Sam lets out a little moan against your mouth, not even bothering to stop as Dean’s shuffling footsteps echo in the hallway. 

“Am I gonna walk in on you two swapping spit every time, or…?”

Sam grunts and straightens up. “No. You just have shit timing.”

Dean eyes your bare torso as he strides around to make himself a cup of coffee. “You stole my boxers.”

“Well, would you rather have me running around, ass out, too?” You raise an eyebrow. 

“Yes.” Both men answer in unison. Sam frowns, clears his throat, and leans down to give you one more kiss. 

“I’m gonna shower,” he says, skimming a palm over your thigh. “Join me?”

You don’t miss Dean’s look and give Sam a small pout. “I think your brother has plans… I’ll make it up to you later though?”

He grumbles, but gives in. “Don’t pile up your rain checks.”

“Or what, you’ll spank me?” You reach out and swat Sam’s ass hard enough to earn a wince and a low chuckle from Dean. “Think again, go clean your sweaty ass off.”

Red-cheeked, Sam stalks off to the bathroom, coffee in hand, leaving you and Dean alone. Dean takes his brother’s place, watching you take a long sip of your own drink. 

“Not gonna lie, you look hot in these.” He twists the rubber band out of the waistband of your borrowed boxers. “But I thought you’d stay in bed.”

“Sorry.” You boop his lower lip as he tugs your hips closer to the edge of the counter. “I needed coffee.”

“Mmm, a likely story.” Dean leans in for a kiss that you gladly reciprocate. “I was gonna pay you back for last night.”

You moan when his fingers slide past the barrier of fabric to graze over the soft flesh of your hips. Dean’s eyes darken slightly as you run your fingers through his hair, tangling in the longer strands at the top. “Guess you’re just gonna have to do it right here, then.”

Dean lets you press his head down, bending to kiss the valley between your breasts as he makes his way south. You gasp when he lifts your hips up to tug his boxers down your thighs and sets you down on the chilly metal countertop, but when he steps back, lips and tongue continuing down your belly until he’s dotting your inner thighs with warm, wet kisses. 

“Lie back for me,” he directs softly, and as soon as you’re splayed out on the counter, he’s pressing his mouth between your thighs, tongue gliding slowly through your folds. Your fingers twist in his hair, directing him to where it feels best, and when his lips seal around your clit you don’t hold back a squeal of pleasure. 

“Oh my—” you bite down on your lower lip, white-knuckling the edge of the counter with one hand as you hold his face to your pussy. “That’s it, right there…”

Dean hums, dipping his fingers between your legs to press at your entrance. You give way to him, allowing him to ease inside. The ache dissolves as he begins to pump gently, in and out, measured with the almost-perfect licks of his tongue. Wet kissing and sucking sounds fill the kitchen, blending with your high-pitched moans. Dean has to hold you still, his other hand splaying out over your belly. 

He has you cumming in minutes, shuddering on the cold metal as spasms of pleasure rock your body. His fingers and tongue keep moving, pumping and licking until you’re pushing on the top of his head and begging him to stop. He backs off, licking you from his lips.

“Y’good?” he asks as you manage to sit up. 

“Yeah.” You grin lazily and reach out to stroke along the hard line of his cock through his own pair of boxers. “Want another handjob?”

His teeth dent his lower lip. “Definitely.”

After helping to clean around the bunker and making a mid-afternoon grocery run, you seclude yourself in the television room, flipping through Cosmopolitan to find something suitable for Sam. He pops in around dinnertime, bringing a plate of grilled cheese, and plops down on the small couch beside you, peering at the list of tips. 

“What’d ya find?” he asks, taking a bite out of a sandwich before offering it to you. “Anything good?”

You shrug, skimming a finger down a small article. “How do you feel about something in your ass?”

He grimaces, watching you pluck the food from his fingers. “No, thanks.”

“That’s what I thought.” You sigh and flip the page. “What about being totally quiet?”

“I’d like to see you try.”

“True.” You nibble on a corner of the crust and scan over the new list of tips. Nothing’s sparking your interest, not now, at least. Giving up, you toss the magazine onto the small coffee table and slump down, exhaling a quick breath. 

Sam shifts when you lean over, resting your chin on his shoulder. “What?”

“I’m tired.” You snuggle against him, stuffing the sandwich into your mouth.

“Take a nap.” Sam slings an arm around your shoulders. “You still sore?”

You giggle when he pokes your cheek affectionately. “No.”

“Mm.” He presses his lips to your temple. “Wanna cuddle up and watch somethin’?”

You nod happily. “I don’t think I’ll be giving you your treat tonight.”

“”S fine.” Sam grabs one of the plush blankets and drags it over you, tucking it around your shoulders. “Come here.”

You snuggle closer, reaching for another sandwich as he sets the place on the couch next to him. “I’ll find something tomorrow,” you promise. 

“Y’know, I’d be down for just some good ol’ sex,” he replies, “don’t need anything kinky. That first time was pretty good.”

“Definitely.” You turn your head to gaze up at him. “I really like this, though.”

He smiles, gently tilting his head to the side to allow you to lean up into a kiss. “Whaddya say we use the TV in my room?”

You hum. “Totally.”

The next morning, the bunker is filled with the smell of waffles. Rubbing your eyes, you step into the kitchen to find Dean at the waffle iron while Sam slices strawberries on a cutting board. 

“What’s this?” You pluck a ripe piece of red fruit from a bowl and pop it between your lips.

“Breakfast.” Sam slides a full plate of berries, waffles, and eggs towards you. “It’s late.”

“I needed sleep,”  you reply, sticking your tongue out at him. “You two are wearing me out.”

Dean glances over his shoulder. “Did my massage help?”

Rolling your eyes, you reach for the syrup. “Yes, Dean, your massage helped.”

He grins and returns to making waffles. “Still don’t know why Sam got inside you before I did.”

Sam chews on his lower lip, evidently recalling the raunchy text you’d sent him about how big he’d feel inside you. “I just played my cards right,” he replies, “I can flirt, y’know.”

You spend the day compiling research, which is interesting, but tedious. By the end of it, you’re tired and eager to distract yourself with Sam. 

He’s in the bathroom, shower running, and you slip inside without alerting him. Clothes drop to the floor, a path from the door to the shower curtain, and he jumps when you shove it back, sputtering through the shampoo suds in his hair. 

“What are you doing?” He asks, eyes shut tight as he tips his head back to rinse his hair clean.

“Joining you.” You wait for him to move aside, blinking water from his eyes, before stepping under the warm spray. “You mind?”

Overcoming his surprise, he steps in, winding an arm around your waist. “I definitely don’t.”

“Good,” you turn to face him, stretching up on your toes. “I was thinking something simple for you tonight.” 

Sam raises an eyebrow. “Oh?”

Reaching for the bar of soap, you roll it between your fingers, gazing up at him. “You use this yet?”

He nods.”Yeah.”

“Good.” You offer it to him. “Do me?”

He plucks the bar from your hand, turning you so that his chest is pressed to your back. Soapy palms slide up your waist, rubbing over water-warmed skin up to your breasts. You let out a sigh as he teases your nipples with his thumbs and tip your head back on his shoulder. It doesn’t take him long to turn you around, pressing you against the tile as he sinks to his knees. 

“What’re you doing?” you tease.

He responds by lifting a leg over his shoulder and cupping handfuls of your ass. “What do you think I’m doing?”

Your hands fly to press against the back of his head as he buries his face between your legs, licking and sucking against your clit without hesitation. He grunts when your fingers thread through wet hair, tugging lightly to guide him exactly where you want. 

“Right there,” you murmur, “oh, fuck, yeah… that’s it.”

Sam hums, squeezing your ass firmly as he rolls his tongue between your legs. He’s intent on getting you to cum as fast as possible, and he gets exactly what he wants when he slides a finger inside and crooks it, pressing against your sweet spot until you’re shaking against the wall, rolling your hips in time with his ministrations. He’s hard when he stands, and you waste no time lathering your hands with the soap before slicking a hand down his shaft.

“Mmm, fuck.” Sam lets out a long sigh and tips his head back when you stroke him. “That feels real good, baby.”

“I can tell.” You tighten your grip a little, earning a throaty groan from Sam. “I was gonna give you what I gave Dean, but I found something even better for you.”

He opens his eyes, staring down at you with a look of pure lust. “Yeah?”

You step closer, moving your hand gently up and down. “Let’s finish up here, then my room. ‘Kay?”

Sam grunts and nips at your lower lip before letting you back off. You finish showering within minutes, and barely towel dry before slipping down the hall, still naked, and into your room.

“Okay.” Sam pulls you into his arms the second the door is closed. “What’re you thinkin’, baby?”

You giggle when he squeezes your sides. “Cosmo says that partners should figure out exactly what turns them on, so… if you got the perfect blowjob what would it be like?”

Sam chews on his lower lip, pink flushing his cheeks. “Um… I don’t know, really.”

“Why don’t you show me, then. Tell me what feels good.”

Sam lets out a slow breath against your lips. His fingers curl into your hair, and he pulls you a flush against him, his other hand sliding down the curve of your back. You moan when he squeezes your ass, pointedly grinding his heavy erection against your belly before breaking away. “Are you sure you can…”

You giggle when he trails off, unsure of exactly how to phrase his question. “I’ll make it work,” you reply, “you’re not the first big cock I’ve sucked off.”

A low rumble issues from Sam’s chest, and he stoops to pull you right into another kiss. He’s more possessive with this one, lips wet and sweet against yours as his fingers clutch a little tighter in your hair. 

“On your knees.” He presses down on the top of your head until your knees hit the carpet. Your eyes flicker back and forth, from the tip of his cock to his glowing eyes and flushed cheeks. “Touch me,” he murmurs. 

You wrap a hand around his shaft, other palm landing on his thigh for stability, and you let him press your head forward, opening your mouth to take him in. He shivers when the heat of your mouth surrounds him. You give him a teasing suck, moving your hand in steady strokes that have his nostrils flaring. 

“Suck a little harder,” he instructs, breath heavy in his throat when you obey him almost instantly. “Yeah… like that, fuck.” 

A giggle escapes your lips when he reaches back to brace his free hand against his dresser, and he stiffens at the sensation. Your nails lightly dig into his thigh, and he lets out another choked moan.

You pull back on his cock, a string of spit connecting your flushed lower lip with the glistening crown. He hisses when you exhale, a soft wash of cool air over sensitive skin. “That feel good?”

He hums, lips pressed together. “Yeah… weird, but good.”

“Cosmo tip, number eight.” You grin and scrape your nails down his thighs. The firm muscles tighten, and his knuckles turn pale on the edge of the dresser.

“Do that,” he murmurs, “keep doin’ that.”

You repeat the scratch up and down his thighs, leaving red lines on tanned skin. Holding your breath, you relax your jaw to take him deeper, and he lets out a groan when he bumps the back of your throat. His hips jerk, and one hand leaves the dresser to curl into your hair, and he draws his hips back, holding your head in place for him to thrust into your mouth. You have to brace your knees against the floor, and you run teasing fingers up the backs of his thighs until you’re cupping his ass, feeling the firm muscle tense under your fingers. 

“Fuck yeah,” he grunts. “Can you take it deeper?”

You nod your head slowly when he pauses long enough to let you, and he nudges a little closer, hissing air between his teeth when your nails bite into the flesh of his ass. He sinks just a bit deeper, until the head of his dick presses into the soft, wet flesh of your throat. You choke, and he pulls back to let you inhale a deep breath of air before thrusting in again. He lets out a growl when you swallow around him, and your hands press against his hips as he starts to pulse. 

“Can I cum on you?” His cheeks flush a wild scarlet as he stares down at where your lips are stretched around his shaft. You manage another small nod, and he gives you one last pump before pulling back and stroking himself firmly. He tugs your head back, exposing the column of your throat, and lets out a feral growl as he finally explodes, thighs bunching and trembling as warm bursts of white spatter over your skin, dripping down over and between your tits. 

“Goddamn,” you rasp when he finally settles, chest heaving as he steps back to lean against the dresser. “Why didn’t I blow you earlier?”

“I could ask the same question.” Sam helps you up off the floor and cups your face. “You okay?”

You smile as he bends low to press a kiss to your ruddy lips. “Yeah. You’re intense, I’ll give you that.”

He stares down at you, eyes still dark and lust-blown. “What can I say? I like it rough… can you handle it?”

“Yeah.” You trail an index finger over his lower lip. “I can handle it.”

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[lets-talk-about-demisexuality]

Product That Increase Male Strength And Female Attraction

► Mussels, blue cheese, soy sprouts, spinach Regular men's magazines will assure you that sperm count is a quantity that does not affect the quality of sex. This is hypocrisy. In fact, the more sperm is pumped through your urethra at the time of orgasm, the more intense the pleasure. And in general, in the life of a man there are so few measurable quantities that can be measured with friends that it is worth chasing after each of them. To increase your exhaust, eat zinc foods. Large doses of this metal are contained in galvanized pails. But for obvious reasons. To get more details information.

 ► Semolina, sago As for semolina and sago (the mealy heart of palm trees, sometimes sold in confectionery stores), their effect has not been proven by official science. Obviously, they contain some kind of ballast substances that are excreted from the body with sperm and therefore increase its volume. This mechanism has not been fully investigated, but no one bothers you to experimentally test the miraculous effect of decoys. But keep in mind that the sight of an adult eating semolina has a negative effect on female libido. When to eat 12 hours before sex. For the morning repeat 

► Eggs, Milk You already know that standard fried eggs contain healthy vitamin A, iron and shell pieces. But now, at ten o'clock in the morning, when for no reason at all it was necessary for you to have sex again, we are primarily interested in the lecithin contained in the egg yolk. You see, during the night you overstepped a little in terms of sex hormones. To get them back into production again, you need fats and lecithin to help filter the good fats from the bad ones and absorb them as quickly as possible. Therefore, the ideal start to exhausting sexual everyday life is an omelet. This dish contains fats (from milk), lecithin, and even a little amino acids that will prevent your sleepy and flaccid muscles from getting tired too quickly. When to eat 20-30 minutes before sex.

► Sweet peppers, fresh herbs To prevent any parsley from happening to your fine equipment, add more fresh herbs to the omelet. Cilantro is ideal. Isoflavones and essential compounds contained in it have an aphrodisiac effect on the brain of any man (especially if he is a pervert). Some spices have the same effect. For example, nutmeg and cinnamon, but they will look strange in an omelet to say the least. Yes, and by all means put red bell pepper in your brew: it contains the lycopene you already know for an erection. Not prevent. When to eat 30-40 minutes before sex.

► Honey, green tea In order not to bring yourself to dehydration with sex (it's easier to get it in the morning than in the evening, because you didn't drink all night), drink more with breakfast. Black tea, unlike ordinary water or juice, contains a small amount of caffeine, as well as tannin, a tannin that eliminates bad breath (this is in case you have not had time to brush your teeth). In addition, like any other drink, tea will gurgle funny in the stomach during monotonous body movements, bringing a comic note to sex. Well, honey is simply rich in glucose, which, as you remember, your brain needs during sex. When to eat 15 minutes before sex. For libido 

► Oysters, asparagus, celery And again - zinc! Since now you are not faced with, say, the task of increasing sperm production, the protein component of the diet is not important. Therefore, instead of mussels and cheese, you can use oysters and asparagus - there are not very many proteins, but the zinc content is simply transcendental. Such massive injections of metal will help not only minimize the stress that you have due to, say, various reasons. Zinc is a basic raw material for the production of male hormones. First of all - testosterone. But it is he who forms the sexual response and, therefore, libido in general. When to eat During the week before sex. 

► Tabasco sauce, onions We have included this item to clear your conscience, especially since it would be strange to assume you have problems with libido after reading (and mainly looking) this article. One way or another, food is again capable of spurring libido. Let's start with hot chili sauce and onions. Chili contains capsaicin, and onions contain quercetin. These substances add spice to products, and they can push you to feats. The mechanism of their action is simple: excreted in the urine, the remnants of burning substances cause irritation of the urethra, similar to sexual. By the way, it is with the high consumption of spicy food that many demographers associate the love of the eastern and southern peoples. When to eat 7-8 hours before sex.

 ► Milk chocolate It is logical to assume that you replace the absence of sex with beer. This is a vicious practice. Beer contains phytoestrogens - plant substances similar in structure to female sex hormones. Another box - and you will finally lose the roots of your sexuality. If you want to get at least some joy from life, you better chew chocolate. Cocoa contains theobromine, a powerful alkaloid that enhances sexual arousal. What is especially good about it is that it has a cumulative effect. After a few tiles, eaten at short intervals, even a banal lesbian orgy can turn you on! When to eat During the week before sex. 

[emj-tolj]

Bringing a World of Adventure Hunting in to Your Home

Not everyone is not living in a position to wander the woods, desert, beach or ruins. I had that situation at one point in my life. And yes its depressing. And when you read others doing all these things its can really get to you. However there are a huge number of things yo CAN do to counteract the depression. Lets visit a good many of these things:

1) Everyone’s first Go-to is Roleplaying. Be its table-top or online. But not all Online games bring out the true desire to adventure, as they are limited to telling a specific story. As such I suggest avoiding using game maps and make you own real maps. Right down and study any runes in the game, study the magic tech in the game, write side stories of your character that can not be done in game. Create a history to the character you made. Some games are limited what you character looks like. Draw your own character and hang it by your game station.

2) If you have adventure wear, wear it about the house/apartment. Does not have to be all of it. Boots, a shirt, a vest, tunic, wristbands, cloak 

3) If you  have the money and talent turn kitchen into a tavern or saloon, line shelfs with bottles and plates and other tavern/saloon wear. Avoid cheese props. Study movie sets and get ideas from that. 

4) Likewise turn your bedroom into an Inn room. Go ristic and simple with natural colors and materials

5) Burn in a cauldron or censor wood chips, herbs and incense, 

6) Hang posters of nature about the walls in natural wood frames. If you can obtain some old wood window frames, you that as your poster frames. If possible find images of nature on line and print them out. Try to make all the images co-inside, so its looks like you are looking out into the same view. Change the posters with the seasons if possible 

7) Place realistic life-size animals about your home: Snake, turtle, mice, birds, chipmunks, insects. If you have a ficus tree or a cluster of plants, place a birds nest with eggs in it

8) Play sound effects and ambient sounds in the house. Youtibe and other sites have a plethora of ambiance and sounds from cave to camp sites, tavern sounds, market squares, pirate ships, forests 

9) Add a fountain/s in your home. Fountain pumps can be bought anywhere these days, 

10) Terrariums! Make them and add them to your home. Even of the plants are fake 

11) Aquariums! If your adventurous aestheic love is the see or any water setting like ponds, these are fantastic to have. And do not limit yourself to just fish: Crabs, snails, turtles, frogs, lizards, snakes. Even if you are not allowed to have pes, build an aquarium anywhere. The flow of the water from the filtar moving the plants can lend to the imagination  

12) Wood, tin and copper and wrought iron objects 

13) Leather bound books. Line a shelf with them, 

14) Candles and lanterns. Some people can not have things where they live for safety mode. Even if you never burn them, have a cluster of candles anyway. Just the look of lanterns and candles plays with the mind. You can also invest in battery ones but I think they are silly looking

15) Bowls of fruit: Wood bowls and real fruits and nuts about the house. 

16) Seasonal and year round garlands and wreaths about the house. Clusters of ferns. If you do not have a green thumb, go fake if need be. Ferns and spider plans are my fave. 

17) Drift wood and moss covered wood. 

18) If you have your own Adventure clothes and gear do not bury it in a closet. Get a mannequin and display it, 

19) Fur, leather, blankets, wool, sheepskin throws and pillows.

20) Banners and tapestries 

21) Invest in a couple of mortar & pestle sets, one for the kitchen and one for the bathroom is you have the room. (Confession: I collect them) 

22) Hang herbs and dry plants in the kitchen.   

23) Clay pots and assorted pottery about the house. Try to sick with OLD looking styles. Check out some sites or books on ancient styles for an idea 

24) Antlers add a wonderful feel to ambience. Even if fake. Now they are made into door handles, draw knobs and so much more. (DO NO go hung deer and elk JUST for their racks)

25) Bowls and vases of snail shells, acorns, pine cones, 

26) Rolls and displays of maps, 

17) Glass and Ceramic bottles: Display a few or better yet, use them! fill them with shampoos, liquid soaps, drinks and what ever else you use and look at daily  

18) Old style dip pens and ink vials on your desk along with scrolls of parchment and an old leather bound journal, 

19) Color glass baubles like the ones at christmas time and “witch balls” These are great if your Aesthetic is the sea or in the Witchy profession, 

20) Wood wand display. Not talking about Harry Potter here. Do a little reserach and find or make a REAL one. Display it on your desk or mantle staff. If you have a set, even better. 

21) A Statue of an ancient god, 

22) Baskets and wicker to hold things 

23) Metal goblets and drinking horns

24) If you have one or several hand your shields on the walls, 

25) Oil hurricane lamps, 

24) Hang and display Gourds about. If you know how to carve and stain gourds, all the better, 

25) Birds houses. In the house?? Sure, why not? 

26) Feathers. Sometimes just a vase of ling feathers helps. If they are feathers you find in your walks, just as better. Each one has a story  

28) Bowls of rocks. Not only does this bring the natural world in but its said that a bowl of rocks by the door and window wards off negativity. 

29) Old wood boxes. Just do not collect them but USE them. put whatever in them as storage. Afraid you will forget what’s in it??? All the better. There is your treasure at the end of your search. 

30) Corn dollies. These folk cultural dolls and designs have their roots into the ancient world. a display of them, especially during the late summer, really invokes the harvest season 

31) Ceramic and wood bake ware in the kitchen. Ads a rustic tavern feel. This could include   bread boards and bowls, wood spoons, rolling pins,

32) Replace DVD covers with parchment or wood texture covers. Sometimes a wall of game and DVD cases can kill an ambiance you are striving for. If you can not print out all these coves, hang a tapestry over your shelf unit or add wood shutter doors  

33) Cover your library of bright color books with leather, paper of plether, No access to leather? See of someone has an old leather jacket they are ditching you can cut up

34) Wood flutes, harps, ocarinas, pan pips, lyres and rustic drums add to a great tavern-ish display.

35) A tall vase of cattails gives ambiance for this that over adventures in places like rivers and lakes, 

36) If you have a collection of crystals, sea glass and gemstones, show them off in a wood box or basket, 

37) Halloween Witch bottles add to the adventure appel. (I have a buhnch and have all my teas in them, 

38) Fancy yourself an Librarian or treasure seeker? Have a display of “artifacts” like (potters, tiles, scales, bones, glass, wood), Find some broken pottery shards and make them look like Greek pottery. If you sculpt make a remnant of a state or a bone or prehistoric tooth. Create your own artifacts and put stories to them.

39) Hang a bunch of leather sachets and small bags from a hook or sit them on a shelf, 

40) Find yourself a rustic tea set, 

41) Collect vintage clay and wood tops. Tops have been around since ancient Assyria and Babylon.

42) Display a collection of carving tools or depending on your likes, a small anvil and hammer,  

43) Hand on hoots of rack by your door or wall woven wicker hats, leather caps and witch/witch hat, head wreaths,

44) Display an old stick/straw/grass broom head wreaths, 

45) Display a helm or helmet you have in a place that speaks “I am at the ready”

46) Fold a small stack of old burlap bags and place on a shelf and use them to store things like potatoes and onions, 

47) Display and basket of wood knitting needles and wool,

48) Grow plants, flowers, herbs and small trees. Even small pots of just grass adds a sense of nature and Adventure (The ancient Greeks would grow grass for their New Years Eve celebration) I have lemon trees in my windows I grew from seeds.

49) A Fish Net works great to add an aesthetic look to your space.

50) If nothing more find an artist and have him/her draw your aesthetic self as you see yourself in different poses, gear and situations. Blow thing up power size and hang them about your space

51) If you can not do any of this, create a physical scrap book of pictures and images that’s screams your aesthetic ideals. Visit it daily and add to it.

NOTE: While all these ideas are great starts, DO NOT over do it. Less is more. Rustic and simple. Avoid cheesy plastic props and things like signs screaming “I am a Proud Viking!” Investigate films, movies and history into your aesthetic loves and the world behind it. Do not create clutter. Make you space livable and function to your NEEDS. Make you space your home, not a museum. If your space is cluttered and does not bring you a feel of your Aesthetic feelings you may need to pull back on some of your props.     

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[waterfiltergurus]

Well Water Smells Like Sewage (Here's Why & How to Fix It)

Sewage is perhaps the most unpleasant smell coming from anywhere - so if your drinking water has a sewage smell, you're probably not inclined to drink it. There are several causes of water smelling like sewage, and some are more dangerous than others. In this guide, we'll be sharing the most common reasons for a sewage smell in your well water - and, importantly, how to get rid of the smell for good. 🙇 TL;DR A sewage or rotten egg smell is usually caused by sulfur gas or bacteria in your water supply. You can resolve the issue by eliminating the odor at its source, or, if that isn't possible, installing a water treatment system. 📝 4 Reasons Why Your Water Smells Like Sewage The four most common causes of a sewage smell in well water are listed below. 1) Bacteria Growing In Your Drain First, a smell of sewage might not be from your source water at all - you might just think it is. Do you notice the sewage smell every time you turn on your faucet? This could be because of bacteria growing in your sink's drain. Food waste and other organic matter can build up around the plughole and on the walls of the drain, encouraging bacterial growth. This bacteria may produce sulfur gas, which has a characteristic rotten egg or sewage-like smell. Water running down your drain can activate this smell, making it seem like the water itself is causing the smell. To find out whether your drain is to blame for the sewage water smell, fill a glass of water and take it to another part of your kitchen. Swirl the water in the glass, then smell. If you can't smell anything from the glass, you probably have an issue with sulfur bacteria in your drain. 2) Iron, Sulfur, Or Bacteria In Your Water Source If your drain isn't to blame, your water source might be the issue after all. Bacteria or sulfur in your water gives a smell of rotten eggs or sewage. Certain geographical regions naturally have a lot of hydrogen sulfide gas in the ground, which can leach into groundwater supplies and give off a distinctive rotten egg odor. If harmful bacteria has entered your water source, you might have an improperly located or defective septic system within the well's vicinity. Your county health department can help you to deal with this issue. Iron may also combine with bacteria, forming iron bacteria, which is also known to smell like sewage or dirt. Bacterial iron has an orange, sludge-like appearance and a musty smell, and is often found in your toilet bowl and sinks. If your natural groundwater chemistry encourages bacterial iron growth, this may be the cause of the bad smell in your water. 3) Bacteria In Your Water Heater Noticed that only your hot water smells like sewage or rotten eggs? You might have a problem with bacteria growing in your hot water heater. If your household water heater's thermostat is set too low, your hot water is unused for a long time, or the heater is turned off for several weeks, the risk of bacteria buildup is likely. This problem doesn't usually pose a risk to your health, but it can make your water smell and taste unpleasant. Organic matter in your plumbing system may also gather inside your hot water tank, giving water a foul smell. Make sure to get your heater serviced as recommended by your plumber to prevent this issue. 4) Sewage In Your Water Sewage in your water is, thankfully, the least likely cause of a sewage smell. The likelihood of actual sewage contaminating your well water supply is slim, but not impossible. If you use a septic tank on your property, check that the tank is being properly maintained. You should clean and pump your septic tank once every three to five years, depending on the size of the tank and its usage. A leaking or overflowing tank, or a tank positioned too close to your well system, could cause sewage to get into your well. This is most likely if your well's structural integrity is compromised, such as if the well casing is cracked or damaged. 🧰 How to Fix Water that Smells Like Sewage These five steps should help you to eliminate a sewage smell in your well water, and prevent the smell from returning. Clean Your Drains If the sewage water smell is coming from decaying organic matter deposited in your drain, the solution is simple: clean the offending drain. To disinfect your drain naturally, pour half a cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by half a cup of white vinegar. Leave the solution for up to half an hour, then switch on your tap to wash it away. Repeat this twice a month or whenever you notice an unpleasant smell. Service Your Water Heater If bacteria in your water heater is giving off a foul odor, hire a professional plumber to service your heater. The smell of sewage is often caused by an aluminum or magnesium heating rod. When the materials in this rod corrode, they react with the sulfates in the water, converting them into hydrogen sulfide gas. Your plumber may suggest replacing the heating rod to get rid of the smell. If a buildup of sediment and organic matter has damaged your heater, your plumber may recommend installing a sediment filter to keep these contaminants at bay. Test Your Water If you've ruled out water heater and drain issues, your next step is to test your water. Conducting a water test will confirm whether or not your household water supply contains certain contaminants that are known to give water a foul odor, like hydrogen sulfide, sulfur bacteria, or bacterial iron. We recommend using a professional laboratory test to detect these contaminants. Bacteria in your water isn't only smelly; it can also be dangerous. You want to make sure you're accurately testing for this contaminant so that you can remove it from your water if necessary. Shock Chlorinate Your Well If testing has detected bacteria in your water, you may need to shock chlorinate your well. Shock chlorinating a well involves treating the well with a large amount of chlorine or a similar disinfectant, which kills bacteria (and also breaks down iron and sulfur bacteria). Switch to bottled water and don't drink your water supply until you have successfully shock chlorinated your well and a further bacteria test produces negative results. After shock chlorinating your well, the chlorine odor disappears usually within a day or two. 👉 Learn more about how to shock chlorinate a well here Install a Water Filtration System Finally, the best way to tackle hydrogen sulfide or bacteria in your drinking water source is to install a water filtration system. Different system types are good for tackling different contaminants. If you have an iron or hydrogen sulfide problem, consider installing an air injection system, which oxidizes sulfur and removes it with a media. If you're dealing with bacteria, look at chlorine injection systems or UV purifiers, which can kill bacteria and other unwanted microorganisms. A typical activated carbon filtration system may be able to improve the taste and smell if your water somewhat, but it won't be able to remove the cause of the bad smell. Check out our best sulfur filter for well water guide for more information 👈 🧠 Why Does Well Water Smell Like Sewage? FAQ Why does my water smell like sewage? If your well water smells like rotten eggs or sewage, you probably have a bacteria or hydrogen sulfide issue in your water supply or water heater. You might also have an issue with a nearby septic tank, such as an improperly located septic system. Before blaming your water supply, check to see if the smell is coming from your kitchen sink drain. Is a sewage smell dangerous in water? A sewage-like odor generally isn't dangerous. If your tap water smells like rotten eggs, it most likely contains hydrogen sulfide - which is smelly, but not dangerous. However, sewage can sometimes indicate the presence of bacteria, which may have adverse health consequences. Why does well water smell like poop? If your tap water has a musty, earthy, or poop-like smell, it's likely contaminated with bacterial iron. This usually occurs if your water has high levels of iron. You can get rid of the smell by shock chlorinating your well, then installing an air or chemical injection system as a long-term iron removal solution. Why does my well water suddenly smell bad? Your well water might suddenly smell bad if there has been a change to your local geology (due to flooding, an earthquake, or the natural evolution of the soil and rocks), or if your water heater's anode rod has begun to corrode. If you've noticed a sudden change in the quality of your tap water supply, stop drinking water from your faucet while you get a water sample tested. Is it normal for well water to smell? Yes, it's normal for well water to have an odor. Unlike city drinking water, well water isn't treated before it supplies your home. Depending on where you live, your well water might have a naturally high iron, sulfur, or bacteria content that is giving it an unpleasant smell. Read the full article

[welcometoels]

Session Twelve - Monthend

Among the entrails of a giant lizard creature and an undead Dragonborn, the victorious party stands.  The skies have cleared, and off to the south, a huge tower stands - Monthend.

This is a matter for tomorrow, though, since cleaner-turned-publican-turned-mayor Tiatha Rowe is standing in the doorway of the Jaunty Skinner, furious about the gore that slicks her entryway.  She fetches buckets, mops and brooms, and gets Normal Leg Barty on the case.

Oddsock is discomforted by the idea of cleaning and hides himself behind some barrels, but Julius mucks in with gusto, using his druidic magic to help sluice the worst of the detritus away from the pub.

Once everything and everyone is looking cleaner, Tiatha locks the pub doors, fetches all the bedding from upstairs, and invites everyone to enjoy ale and food on the house.  Barty fetches out a roasted two-faced pig from the back, along with some grilled fish for Julius.

A squeak is heard from Oddsock’s pack, and beside him appears two barrels, both marked in Infernal with their names - Elvish Juice and Jackies’ Hammer.  Accompanying them is a letter - also in Infernal - and a little bag of treats.  Oddsock wolfs down the treats before reading the letter, which is just as well, since that is what the letter instructs him to do.

The treats taste of Oddsock’s favourite meats - a mixture of imp and beholder flesh - barbecued and mixed with a variety of warm spices.  He feels a pleasant burn in his throat, which gives way to a gentle tingle of power.

Barty, spotting the barrels, fetches them over to the bar and taps them.  The sheer number of revellers proves to be a problem, however - the pub is short three clean mugs.

X produces her bejewelled Cup of Sune, and Oddsock his iron dog bowl.  Talion, after a moment, remembers the simple wooden cup in his pack, and produces it.

Barty - a man of the world who has seen many a magical thing - feels sure he recognises the cup, and asks for one of the party’s potions.  Filling the cup, he passes it to the clearly wounded Freginald.  Supping it down, the burly fighter reports that the potion seems to be at full potency.  Furthermore, he can sip what he needs from the potion, and leave the rest for another person.

At this time, what he needs is the whole lot, so he chugs it down before getting an ale.

Oddsock, meanwhile, has a chew on his dragon toy Tim, and requests an audience with his patron in his domain, rather than just at the edge of unreality.  It’s his first time in his patron’s lair, and he finds it rather comfortable - a small bar with a single beer pump dominates one wall, while the rest of the cosy space is bedecked with cushions and low tables, with howling dog head lanterns on the walls, spitting balls of fire from their mouths.

The two enjoy a nice chat over a fresh IPA, while Oddsock quizzes the black-robed figure about various things - mostly about the meanings of terms like “core competencies” and “vertical integration”.  The patron is unsure, and advises him to seek out a more evil being for these answers.

Back in regular reality, Julius carves a couple of his pebbles - one in the likeness of Barty, and the other as he imagines X’s goddess Sune.  Both turn out quite well, and he decides to offer them up as parting gifts in the morning.

Talion, meanwhile, begins a new composition - a stirring number that details the events from his arrival in Dogwood to the final defeat of Slathiel.  Even at these early stages, it is a fine song, and one that will doubtless get even better with successive renditions.

Kadis sits apart from the fun, contemplating the gear that was planted in his hand by mysterious forces.  It is made from a smooth material, with a suggestion of unknown magics.  In this respect, it is just like the egg that hangs next to his idol, but he feels no connection to it.

The drinking and eating continues with much joyous revelry, until the air is filled with the sound of steam-powered hooting.  Aberron - who had secreted himself in a corner with the remains of his brass owl Dominique - holds aloft his repaired companion, who spreads her wings in celebration.

The night draws on and the food and ale dwindles until nothing remains but sleep.  Oddsock gets the best place for himself - right by the hearth, in a pile of racoons.

The party has strange dreams of a creepy house filled with unknowable horrors, though Kadis finds that his usual writhing tentacles are confined behind a locked door.

After a moment, he finds himself on the other side of that door.  Before him is a single, glowing egg.  A dark tentacle slinks up and around it, clutching it tighter and tighter until the shell breaks.

Then, he sees a face.  Though it is older by some margin than the last time he saw it, it is definitely his own, with the strip of material bound around his eyes.

After a couple of minutes, he comes to a realisation:

He is no longer asleep.

As he reaches up to touch his face, his vision blurs and skips, until he can see himself from an elevation, lying on the inn floor with his friends.

Taking a moment to gain his bearings, he begins to move to where he believes the vision is coming from.  Understandably disoriented, he stumbles over Julius, who awakes with a hiss and a grumble.

Assisting each other, the two find the source of the visions - a tiny little floating green ball with a single eye in the middle, and four miniscule flickering tentacles.

Based on their encounter at Mansion de Mortesque, Julius identifies it as a beholder - probably a newborn, and much more alive than the one they fought before.

Julius gives Kadis a once-over, and finds nothing new or different about him that would explain his connection to the creature.  He does, however, notice that the mysterious idol is gone, and shards of it are across the monk’s chest.  The only thing that remains on Kadis’ necklace is the egg that was once a black-green lantern.

Feeling the bond with this creature, Kadis holds out his hand and beckons it to him.  It floats warily over, before nestling into his palm and purring gently.  Julius takes copious notes, and observes that the beholder’s connection to Kadis is similar to his own link with the fey weasel Rupert - who, upon hearing his name, pops up from under Julius’ potato sack robe, squeaking curiously.

By now, the rest of the party has awoken.  After a series of disgruntled borks, Oddsock accepts the new arrival, though Talion remains unimpressed.  The baby beholder, a little overwhelmed, tucks itself into Kadis’ clothes, peeking out with its little bulbous eye.

Now that the sun has risen, Tiatha unlocks the doors and Barty brings out the breakfast - porridge, and eggs in various styles from a farm in the north.  Oddsock tucks in to the eggs, and Julius enjoys the porridge, though Kadis and Talion are rather more wary.

After breakfast, Julius hands over his carved pebbles to their intended recipients.  Barty is moved almost to tears by the gift, but he keeps his cheeks dry through the sheer power of swarthiness.  X is also delighted, though she does mistake the woman in the carving for Em.  In either case, she is enchanted.

And so, the time comes for departures.  Aberron and Freginald decide to stay in Dogwood to pursue their new trades of artificery and tattoo artistry respectively.  38/12 also opts to stick around for a while to assist Aberron with his research into... whatever 38/12 is.

X and Gyder, unsurprisingly, decide to move on, having unfinished business elsewhere.  Barty also chooses to leave, to return home to his Polly - the most beautiful bird there ever was.  To fill his post at the Skinner, Tiatha recruits Dandy Bianco, former castle guard and horse testicle enthusiast.

Also leaving town today, though with very little fondness, is Eno Greysect.  Tired of his home being pissed upon and his nose being punched upon, he hangs up a sign reading “God Does Not Live Here” and strides miserably south.

Oddsock, naturally, changes the first word to “Dog” as he trots over to bid farewell to the Jackies.  His firm raccoon friends have committed themselves to keepings Oddsock’s beers brewing, and will share the profits next time he visits.  They also ask that he spreads the word of Dogwood to the Monthenders, so they they can grow the town and eventually start a proper Chamber of Commerce.

Oddsock agrees, and wonders how long it will be before the Jackies become mayors of the town.  Jackie Face mulls this over with a peculiar look upon his face while Oddsock exits cheerfully, a four pack of new raccoon-made health potions in his pack to share with the party.

Having bid farewell to their new friends, the party leaves town.  Then, after a moment, they return, having forgotten that they have two horses.  Then they leave town.

On the way to Monthend, a couple of things break up the journey.  Firstly, as evening draws in, the team arrives at the southern farm - the journey being much quicker with horses and without displacer beasts.

As they arrive, they see a familiar, unconscious Dwarf being loaded into a wagon, and being shuttled off to Monthend.  Apparently, last night, an undead Dragonborn burst out of the ground, shouting about a monk that had stolen his lantern, startling former trading post manager Grum Swabspud half to death.

The party feigns ignorance as they join the farmers for some simple food (no porridge) and some beds for the night.

Shortly after departing in the morning, they encounter a group of mounted High Elves, on their way to investigate the town that had suddenly appeared in the woods around (and owned by) Monthend.  Embracing the opportunity to quiz some of the new town’s residents, they join the group on the road to Monthend.

Many questions follow, most of which are answered by another stirring rendition of Talion’s new song.  The Elven guards vow to pass on the information - especially the addition details regarding new trading opportunities with several individuals named Jackie.

At the gates of Monthend, a miserable little horse administrator takes down the details of their steeds so they they can be kept in the stables until they leave.  When asked for the names of their horses, the team freezes - they never named them.  Fortunately, Oddsock uses his broken knowledge of Domestic Animal to speak to them and ask them.

Turns out they’re both called Horse.  Who would’ve thought?

After receiving a receipt made out to group leader Mr O Sock, the adventurers find themselves in the luxurious, high-end sprawl of Els’ unofficial capital, with nothing on their schedule.  This can mean only one thing...

Shopping!

Over the next couple of hours they put some serious damage into their communal funds.  Kadis purchases a new cloth to cover his eyes - one that can be carefully adapted to secrete an infant beholder, with a little slit for it to peek out.  Julius also opts for clothes, but something in a thicker hide than his current clobber.

Talion and Oddsock have their sights set on something more magical.  The dog goes sniffing around for magic ink, to transfer some Necromantic cantrips from the Mortesque books to his magical codex, while Talion attempts to chat with girl at the counter - a surly High Elf of no more than 90 years, with a tag that reads “Hello!  My Name Is NUNYA”

His conversational gambits are rebuffed, so he tries a little magical charm.  Suddenly, a crystal on the counter flashes with a lightning bolt that he barely avoids, and the girl taps a little sign on the counter which says “Do Not Charm The Staff”

Chastened, he browses the shelves an finds a copper bracelet within his price range, which slightly improves his weak constitution.  The High Elf rings up the sale with the same sullen disposition, tapping the sign reading “Do Not Bother The Staff” when Oddsock demands to speak to their raccoon.

Threats to speak to a supervisor follow, and the girl taps her Supervisor badge, and then a sign simply reading “No”.  The two leave the shop under a cloud, but take their revenge in their signature ways:  Talion playing a vicious polemic about poor customer service upon his lyre, while Oddsock pisses in the doorway.

On their way to rejoin the others, Kadis and Julius encounter a harried Tabby Tabaxi trying to wrangle two kitten-aged Persians out of the gutter where they’d found a rat, whilst also pushing a third kitten in a pram.  Julius goes over to introduce himself and offer assistance, but the Tabby panics and ushers her young charges away.

The group as a whole is a little put out by their experiences in Monthend, but a little cheer follows as a crow-like Kenku rounds the corner, shouting about happy hour at The Wayward Alchemist.  He hands the group some flyers filled with food and drink offers, and they notice a sign around his neck reading “I Repeat Your Message For One Gold A Day.”

Julius and Talion try to engage him in conversation, but all he does is repeat what they say back at them.  Realising what is going on, Talion pens a short missive, hands the Kenku a gold coin, and reads aloud:

New trade routes have opened up to Dogwood!  Come and visit the best new town in Els!

The Kenku pauses, then repeats it word for word, before offering them a chance to change the message if needed.  Most of the party members are satisfied, but one adds “Presented By Oddsock” to the message before accepting the final draft.

The Kenku waddles on, alternating between his new Dogwood message and the one for The Wayward Alchemist.

Since they are now at a loose end, and since the position of the sun as it descends behind a clock tower suggests that it is now happy hour, the party decides to check out this tavern.

The handy map on the back of the flyer leads them out of the well-heeled streets of central Monthend, and into the less salubrious (though still adequately-heeled) outskirts.

Oddsock takes a minor detour after spotting a church of Commerce on the mini-map, and after sullying their windows with magically hurled dog eggs, soiling the curtains and placing anti-capitalist propaganda runes on the steps, he skips cheerfully along to join the rest of the crew.

The Wayward Alchemist is a large, stone building, with a large, stone doorman.  Julius introduces himself, and the Golem returns the greeting, indicating the name carved into his chest:  Stopdick.  He opens the door for the party, and they enter.

The interior is bustling with customers enjoying two-for-one Jinn & Tonics, and waiting staff in very little clothing.  Kadis and Oddsock are slightly overwhelmed, but Julius takes in every detail with great clarity, from the fancy High Elf at the bar, to the stern Tiefling standing before a door at the back, next to a wide flight of stairs leading up.

As Julius heads off to introduce himself to the Tiefling - having never met one before - Talion regards the place with a lesser eye for the details, but a greater understanding.  With liquor in the front, and probably poker in the back, plus several scantily clad servers, he does the mental arithmetic and comes up with the most likely answer: brothel.  With a sly smile, he heads for the bar.

As he does, Julius engages in conversation with the Tiefling, whose name is Tabitha.  He boldly asks what she is, and she informs him that she is a bar manager, which Julius takes questionably accurate note of.  She asks if he plays cards, and, accurately judging the confusion on his little otter face, guides him gently towards the safety of the bar.

Down at the other end, Talion tries to gain the attention of a barman, but instead attracts the High Elf, who introduces himself as Herrington.  Pointing to the dragon scale on Talion’s necklace, he sidles in close and tells him that he and his friends are hunters too, and may have taken down a dragon or two themselves.

Unable to stop himself, Talion prepares to take a swing at Herrington, and is stopped at the last moment by a pressure on his elbow.  Beside and somewhat below him stands a very glamourous Halfling carrying a bottle of aged Goodberry wine on a tray.  She tugs at his arm insistently, and guides him back over to his friends, and then over to a nice quiet table at the back.

She introduces herself as Zanthia, and drops off the bottle on the table, along with four glasses.  She says that they are on the house - better than the watered down Happy Hour swill - and that she has a lot to talk to them about after her performance..

Before they can ask any questions, they are interrupted by a drunken hand across Zanthia’s buttocks.  A leering customer demands that she go and fetch him another drink - which, with a barely perceptible flash of something across her eyes, she does.

She then takes to the small stage at the far end of the bar.  Throughout the room, the candles dim, save for those that illuminate her.  Fetching up a saxophone from beside the stage, she performs a slow, haunting number - one which Talion finds strangely familiar.

The tempo has been slightly adjusted, and the key is different, but there is no mistaking it - The Ballad of Araniel: his signature composition.

Once the applause has died down, Zanthia returns to the table and invites the group to join her upstairs for a private conversation.  She knows who they all are, and needs their assistance.

The party remains silent - a silence only broken by the lecherous customer behind, as he snores face down into his drink.

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