If it sounds too good to be true...

...it probably is.

This post has nothing to do with spanking except that I should be spanked for being so gullible. It's also intended to be a warning to anyone tempted to try a "miracle product". Here's what happened.

Two months ago we had internet problems and contacted our provider for help. A technician came, internet was restored and all was well. A week later I received an email from the internet provider, with a short survey about their recent visit. If I completed it, I could choose two free products. I filled in the survey, indicating that the company had been helpful and had solved our problem quickly.

Then up came the list of products. Most didn't interest me, but one caught my eye. It was a "miracle, age-defying" face cream, worth $89, but I could have it for only the small shipping cost. Sure, why not? So I entered my name, address and credit card info (for the shipping cost, but can you see a tiny red flag?). I hit enter, then was given a chance to include, also at no cost other than shipping, a "miracle oil". Okay, I'll take one.

Two days later the package arrived. I stored the products in the cupboard for future use and thought that was the end. A month later we contacted our Internet provider with another problem, and soon after Ron received a survey from them.

"Hey, do you want some more face cream?" he asked. Why not? I completed the survey, ordered the "free" face cream, and it arrived two days later.

Fast forward to last week. A box arrived with more product.

"What's this? I didn't order more," I said to Ron after I opened the package.

"Better check your credit card account," Ron advised. I logged on and saw - EEK! $130 for each of the products.

We both panicked for a while. I logged on to the account that had been opened for me after I ordered, that I hadn't bothered with before. I saw that under Shipping I was signed up for "monthly autofill". I changed the frequency setting to "Never", clicked Save, and got an error. Yikes! This was getting worse. I sent an email to the company. No reply.

I had some coffee and thought for a while. then I picked up the phone and called my credit card company. The person I spoke to had heard it all before. These unscrupulous vendors hook their offers into all sorts of surveys sent out by reputable merchants like Walmart, Costco and my internet provider. He gave me the unpublished number for customer service and explained exactly what I had to say and do.

I called the face cream company and they agreed to cancel my account, and if I sent back the package I just received, I would be refunded in full. I got a cancellation number from them which I could provide to my credit card company if I had any further charges on my account. Whew!

Ron and I agree that neither of us would ever have fallen for this scam if it had been a popup on a web page, or an ad in a sidebar. But because it was attached to a survey from a reputable company, we fell for it. So be warned. Stay away from "free" offers. They aren't really free after all.

Who knows? Maybe it really does defy age and in just 90 days I will have the skin of a teenager again. Oh dear, does that mean will it give me acne?

From the Top Shelf - Cheryl's Spanking

I discovered this delightful short story on Over the Desk Spanking Stories. In it, Cliff describes how a student gets what she really needs to help her with her studies. It begins this way:

Growing up, my Mom managed the Dairy Queen (DQ) in my home town. I played Pop Warner football when I was 12 years old. Normally, we had practice on Mondays after school. One Monday morning, the coach’s son let me know his Dad had to make an emergency trip out of town and practiced was cancelled.

Our house was only a few blocks away from school and I got home about 3:15. My mother usually worked until at least 5:30 pm. She did not like phone calls at work and being home early was not anything I needed to let her know about. Shortly after getting home, I was in my room and heard my Mom come through the front door. I started to come out of my room and I could hear she had someone with her.

What does this young man see? You can probably guess by the title, so continue reading here.

Recap: Spanko Brunch 2.0 for September 4

Our topic for discussion was corner time, lines and other non-spanking corrections. You ahd this to say.

Anon 1: We use line writing, and it’s separate from spanking, as one need be able to sit to write. Corner time and sitting time outs are frequent and part of spanking punishment, along with soap and tape when necessary. And finally, it’s not unheard of, in the case of an f-bomb, for older wife to dish up a dose Castor Oil to Mr. just shy of 40 potty mouth.

Anon 2: Oh yes, corner time is almost always a part of our spanking play. Mr. Not-too-shy is often bound, naked in front of a window either before or after a spanking -- or even both. Ms. Spanker enjoys handcuffing him after administering a good sound spanking, or even a series of spankings he has so richly earned! (PS -love your blog; long time lurker, first time commenter)
Welcome and thank you!

Bonnie: After he spanks me, Randy likes to send me to face the corner to display his handiwork. It's not an every time activity, but often enough. His favorite variation involves shining a bright light on me and snapping photographs. In his mind, this is all just part of the spanking.

kdpierre: Add-ons are neither frequent nor extremely rare. They occur as the situations calls for them. Line writing has been the worst. We don't do corner time...but we do sometimes use a post-spanking outfit that covers up the more private spots but leaves the pinkened lower cheeks on display. Chores can then still be done but with added embarrassment. Revoked privileges are another add-on.

Katie: We don't tend to have add-ons too often. There is one that is ever-present if I forget to send a daily text, telling Rob that I have flossed my teeth... I know... but it works for us! If I forget, I am not to wear makeup that day + I get two cheeseboard spanks. Trust me, the makeup (I don't even wear much at all, but I like to put on a little each day) is the killer there. :)

Roz: When we had our domestic discipline dynamic we did use corner time, lines, loss of privileges and, on the odd occasion, set or early bedtime. These were often in addition to spanking but sometimes used on their own. They were very effective, at least a spanking is over quicker!

Nena: A punishment spanking is always followed by corner time, I need it to go from being spanked to every day life and it helps me really focus on whatever it was I got spanked for. We have talked about corner time as a punishment on its own or perhaps bedroom time for a longer period, but so far this hasn't happened.

A couple of months ago I had to write lines on several occasions, but somehow he seems to have forgotten about that option. Writing lines is very effective for me. While being spanked I never feel embarrassed, I am too busy dealing with the pain. When writing lines I feel very embarrassed the whole time. Sometimes my husband will stand behind me for a while, watching me write, sometimes while putting his hand lightly on the back of my neck and I just wish the earth would swallow me.
Finally I have a bedtime and going to bed past my bedtime will result in having to go early the next day, I might also get spanked depending at how far past my bedtime it was. If I go to bed extremely late, I will be sent to bed early for a few days in a row and there will definitely be spanking involved.

Welcome,  Nena!

peter: After a spanking, I am sent to the corner of the bedroom naked. Nose pressed to the wall,
hands always at the base of my back, Often she puts a small piece of paper under my nose. If the paper slips while I stand there, I often find myself again over her knee. The corner time can be as little as 5 minutes the longest was an hour. The paper has only slipped once.

Welcome, peter!

Sir Wendel: We don’t have add-ons. A sore bottom does the job all on its own.

 Leigh: Only in my stories.

Dr. Ken: I have used corner time on occasion. It all depends on the lady I'm playing with. Some like corner time as an addition to the play. Others tell me up front that it doesn't enhance the scene for them and they're just not into it. Since I believe in consensual play, I don't try to force it on them....

Anon 3: OMG!! Early bedtime! Yes! Every day for a week without dinner! The dinner that only gets put on the table if I make it! Lights out under the covers – no phone, TV.... When does the punishment begin!

Hermione: How well I remember having to write lines in high school. I was actually able to hold three pens in my hand and cut down the amount of time spent on the tedious task by two thirds. We don't use any additional punishments because spanking is an erotic activity, not a disciplinary one.


I am delighted by your enthusiastic participation this week! Thank you to all who joined in.

Spanko Brunch 2.0 #141

It's back to school this week for many children, teens and young adults. We all know that in years gone by, corporal punishment was quite common as part of one's education. But there were also other forms of punishment that we all remember not so fondly: standing in the corner, writing lines, detention and so forth. Adults sometimes also employ these additional forms of discipline in their consensual spanking relationships.

Do you ever use corner time, writing lines or other additional punishments in addition to, or instead of, spanking? 

Leave your response as a comment, and I will publish a summary of our discussion when the weekend is over.

You Completed the Caption

This is the motivational poster that inspired this week's challenge. Now let's see what you dreamed up.

GaryNTboy: RESEARCH

There's more than one way to get to the bottom of things

Roz: MOTIVATION

There's nothing like leather to help you find it.

Anon 1: ACCOUNTABILITY

We are all accountable for our actions

Leigh: To coin a saying from the past - Bummed out.

lurvspanking: TEAMWORK

There is no belt in teamwork,
butt there should be

kdpierre: PERSPECTIVE

determines whether you see things as rosy
or just a pain in the ass.

Ronnie: WIFE PROBLEMS

when everything else fails trust in our belts

Baxter: INCENTIVE

When you need help, the boss offers an incentive of the leather where it will do the most good

Sir Wendel: ATTITUDE

Too much will get your bottom whipped.

Anon 2: COUNCIL

Good Girl... Acceptance of your Master's Doctrine
BAD Girl... Discipline


Wow! I'm super-motivated now! Gotta go and prepare brunch - see you soon!

Friday FAIL

For your enjoyment today I have a random assortment of photos that feature bottoms, one way or another.

 No euphemisms please, we're Canadian

 Ancient man was modest

 That's a peach of a bum

 Get those shorts off right this minute!

How embarrassing for both of them

Quick! Scroll down to Complete the Caption while nobody's looking.

Complete the Caption

Let's try a motivational poster this week. You know the ones I mean; they hang in the halls and boardrooms of many offices, with one inspiring word in large print, then a smaller explanation beneath. But I'll leave it up to you.

Complete the caption, as a motivational message or anything you like, by leaving a comment. I will publish your efforts on Saturday.