Ron has never been a fan of letting the anticipation build prior to a spanking. In fact, he often gives me a preliminary swat on the bottom as I am getting into position. The other day, we were engaged in a quick stress reliever, and Ron was using the wooden shoehorn to good effect. After a brief pause for some rubbing to reduce the sting, he stopped and I braced myself for the next round of smacks.Nothing.
I waited.
Finally, I heard and felt the crack as he resumed. I also heard a chuckle from behind me. Ron was messing with my mind, but I laughed too.
After a few minutes, another pause, and again, while I awaited the impact, nothing. Silence. I turned around and looked to see what was up.
Ron laughed again. This was different indeed!
I observed, after he had swung into action once more, "You've been reading the instruction manual." Once I had left a copy of The Compleat Spanker out in plain sight, hoping Ron might read it and pick up a few pointers.
"Spanking for Bummies," he quipped.
Never a dull moment when the paddle comes out.

