Love Our Lurkers!

We bloggers love our lurkers, and if you are someone who reads but never comments, today is just for you! It's Love our Lurkers Day, instigated once again by our good friend Bonnie.

Every day, hundreds of readers visit Hermione's Heart, yet only a small number of them leave a comment. I wish I could get to know each one of you a little better. If you have never left a comment before, why not do it now? You don't need a logon ID or a Blogger account; you can choose the anonymous option.

Everyone starts out as a lurker. It can take days, weeks or even months to feel comfortable enough to leave a comment on a blog. Sometimes it seems like the other people who leave comments are all friends who know each other and outsiders' comments aren't welcome. That's not the case here or on most blogs. I love to hear from newcomers, and you'll soon feel right at home.

Don't  know what to say? Hello is fine. Tell me what the weather is like today where you are, what country you live in, or what you had for breakfast. Anything that you want to share would be great. You don't have to talk about spanking, but if you do, so much the better. (That is why you're here, isn't it?)

I would really love to hear from you.
 

Two Swats on the Street

A recent episode of the longest-running British soap, Coronation Street, had not one, but two scenes with spanking references, and one of those involved not one, but two swats.


The first occurs when Carla, the knicker factory owner, tells Owen, the local builder, that she has paid the money she owed him, and has given the cheque to his assistant. Owen admits he'd forgotten all about it.

"I'd forgotten too," Carla explains, "but Eileen reminded me. She's a gem."

"I'll have to stop whipping her," Owen replies.

"That's up to you." Oooh. Kinky Carla.


The next significant scene takes place in Eileen's living room. She and her lodger Sean are sitting together on the couch, and Eileen's son Jason and his girlfriend Rosie, who both live there as well, have just come in after an evening out. There's some conversation, then Jason announces, "We're off to bed." He says to Rosie, "Up the wooden hill," and as she walks behind the couch and toward the stairs, gives her a slap on the bum.

As Jason follows her, Sean (who is gay) turns around, tells Jason to "keep it to a minimum," reaches over the back of the couch and swats him on the bottom.

I wonder what's in store for Rosie upstairs? Those of you who are regular viewers will agree that she could use a good spanking or two.

From the Top Shelf - Too Much Information

This week's selection from the top shelf is from the satirical news site, The Onion, and describes what happens when a couple is too out in the open about their kinky preferences.

S&M Couple Won't Stop Droning On About Their Fetishes

SANTA FE, NM–According to friends of Jason Roder and Gina Von Poppel, the sexually adventurous couple won't stop droning on about spanking, caning, ball gags, erotic photography, fetish parties, leather, rubber, PVC, latex, whips, floggers, and countless other S&M-related objects and activities.

Roder and Von Poppel, who have been dating for almost four years, began experimenting with sadomasochism in July 1999 after buying a few S&M-related items at Santa Fe's Naughty & Nice adult video and novelty store.

"It wasn't until I began experimenting with domination and mistress role-playing that I really discovered myself sexually," Von Poppel has told dozens of people over the years. "It's so liberating to explore the threshold between pleasure and pain."

Meredith Engler, a close friend and former college roommate of Von Poppel's, said she has frequently found herself subjected to hours-long accounts of the couple's S&M exploits.

"Gina and Jason have a pretty open-minded group of friends and, at first, we all thought it was cool that they were being so frank about sex," Engler said. "That was our mistake–giving them an opening."

As Roder and Von Poppel delved deeper into sadomasochism, they began dominating nearly every party and social event with endless talk of fetishes, secret fantasies, and forays into bondage and discipline.

"As Jason is constantly pointing out, it's not S&M that they're into: It's BD/SM, which is bondage-domination and sadomasochism,'" Orwitz said. "Apparently, there's a big difference between S&M and B&D. Just ask them. I dare you."

After many unsuccessful attempts to subtly communicate her irritation to Roder and Von Poppel, Engler determined that she needed to be more direct.

"Last Friday, Gina was blathering on and on about domination, and I couldn't help but say, 'Well, you're certainly good at conversation domination,'" Engler said. "I can't help but wonder if this S&M thing is all a cover-up for their real fetish: talking to people about fetishes."

There's more. Read the full article here.

Coming soon to a blog near you!

The sixth annual Love Our Lurkers Day is coming up on Thursday, November 10. This is the day when we bloggers salute our many silent readers, and encourage them to step out of the shadows and say hello.

Our dear friend Bonnie is spearheading the effort, and she will be keeping a running list of all blogs participating in LOL day. I encourage you to join in the fun by posting a Love Our Lurkers post this Thursday, and replying to the comments you get. Trust me, you'll get a  lot! And don't forget to send Bonnie an email when your post is up, so she can add your blog to her LOL Day post.

Read more about this fun event here.

You Completed the Caption

This is the caption as it appeared on HistoricLOLS. Yes, I did a double-take when I saw the top line. (Curse you, AutoCorrect.) Anyway, here are your captions:


Tenth Must Top: "Ooops!" thinks Daphne, "I guess 'Bottoms Up!' could be seen as an invitation as well as a toast!"

Michael M: I told you the chandelier wasn't fixed properly!

Anonymous: After failing to stick her dismount, Sophie decides to eliminate the double half-twist from the striptease routine that she was preparing to surprise her husband with.

Michael: Hermione shouldn't have been surprised when Ron volunteered her to be the centerpiece at the T*O*P*S* (The Organization Providing Spankings) New Year's Eve party.
 
Red: She says, why didn't I think a little more when they said I would be the center piece for a brand new SPANKING NEW YEAR party.

Simon: "Ah well, that New Year's resolution didn't last long."

A Lurker: 1. Edward, how many times must I tell you to put away your toys?

2. But mom, when I was little you always approved of play-dates!

George: Oh, Mary, you always did go for fancy dressers.

Ronnie: I knew I should have gone for the treat and not the trick.

Prefectdt: Looby Loo's late nights and drinking had started to worry Andy Pandy*. He hoped that a good caning would get her back on the straight and narrow.

*Note - I hope that there are others out there who are old enough to remember Andy Pandy.

Mikki: Holy crap, that must have been quite a party.,Too bad I have no idea how I got to this point!!

Lea: I know I asked for a birthday spanking, sir, but can't we wait until the party is over?

Ms Betty: "There's a stranger in my bed,
There's a pounding in my head
Glitter all over the room
Pink flamingos in the pool."

Sorry, but that Katy Perry song was the only thing I could think of.

However, someone behaving the way the girl does in that song would definitely warrant a spanking:

"Think the city towed my car
Chandelier is on the floor
Ripped my favorite party dress
Warrant's out for my arrest
Think I need a ginger ale
That was such an epic fail..."

Richardmt: Oh, hi there! Would you mind helping me find my panty drawer?

Vfrat25000: Dad exclaimed upon finding his Christmas present, “WOW! There really is a Santa Claus.”

George, I think the previous tenants left some property when they moved out.
Oh Carla, can we keep her? Please!

GOOD NEWS: The long lost Monet painting “The Naked Ballerina on a Cabinet” has been found.

Lucy, I’m home!

Crap, I hate cleaning up after a party hosted by Charlie Sheen.

Aunt Susie, Daddy doesn’t let us climb on the furniture. You better get down or you will get a spanking!

Harriett, I LOVE your outfit but I think the dunce hat might be a bit too much.

Frank, I’m sorry to bother you so late but Jennifer hasn’t arrived home yet. Has she left the party?
Let’s see… Was she wearing a ballerina tutu outfit and a big pointy party hat?
Yes she was!
She’s still here?
OK, good, I was getting worried.

Six of the best: "A spot of tea, and 'six of the best'. on my bare bottom, will help sober me up. Wouldn't you agree?"

Daisychain: Actually, honey, when I said, the cabinet is too big to be spanked over, I didn't need you to prove otherwise.

Mindy: Cinderella: *Sigh* Fairy Godmother didn't tell me I'll be bared and bent over on the cabinet when the clock strikes midnight.

Vixen4770: When he broke his toy, he stored her on the dresser until he had time to fix her.

A Lurker: Ms Betty reminded me of another one of Katy Perry's verses:

Pictures of last night
Ended up online
I'm screwed!


Thank you all for participating. Let's do it again next weekend. And don't forget that Love Our Lurkers Day is Thursday, so have those comments ready. I hope to see you all then.

Complete the Caption

HistoricLOLS.com

This party girl seems to be in a predicament. How did she get there? What happens now? Will she last till midnight?

Complete the caption by leaving a comment, and I will publish your submissions in the next post.

Friday Fail

Who knew this vegetable had so much going for it?