#SS Badger

[jmpphoto]

Early Morning In Ludington by James Marvin Phelps Via Flickr: Monday Memories S.S. Badger and Spartan Lake Michigan Ludington, Michigan The S.S. Badger and S.S. Spartan are sister ships that once sailed the Great Lakes as part of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway’s car ferry fleet. Built in the 1950s, both vessels were designed to transport railcars, vehicles, and passengers across Lake Michigan, connecting Ludington, Michigan, to various ports in Wisconsin. The Badger, launched in 1952, is the last coal-fired steamship operating in the U.S. and continues to serve as a seasonal ferry between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, offering a nostalgic voyage across the lake. The Spartan, launched in 1952 alongside the Badger, was retired from service in the 1970s and remains docked in Ludington, serving as a parts source for its still-active sister. These historic ships played a crucial role in Great Lakes transportation, with the Badger now recognized as a National Historic Landmark.

[bigdogproductions]

Manitowoc, WI.

[sohannabarberaesque]

Postcards from Snagglepuss

So here we are, back in Wisconsin again ...

Having made the crossing of Lake Michigan via the SS Badger car ferry, Huckleberry Hound as much as yours truly show up in Manitowoc (of all places) with what could be some interesting runups: The EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Oshkosh Fly-In and Sheboygan's Brat Day (as in bratwurst).

But at any rate, we hie ourselves to some back street bar close to what now passes for the dock areas of Manitowoc, which has a modestly viable shipbuilding industry, as some time at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum revealed unto us. But what turned out being all the more fascinating was the Manitowoc-built World War II submarine USS Cobia, which--depending on your framework--can be either claustrophobic or fascinating. On occasion, one can do an overnighter aboard the sub, but considering our modest motorhome approach, that was bound to be ruled out--still, stand on the Cobia's crowsnest and look out upon Lake Michigan and Manitowoc's skyline, and just consider what being back in such a state as Wisconsin, bound to be the butt of humour galore, must be like.

"And let's just hope for some decent cheese shops," Huckleberry Hound remarked. "Especially such as aren't touristy-looking."

Which would be followed by Peter Potamus (of all characters!) calling me on my mobile phone from the Diver's Delight, formerly the Jolly Rodger of Yogi Bear in treasure-hunting assignments; he and some of his divers were going to do some diving in--wait for it--LAKE WINNEBAGO!! (Which, as it just so happens, may be of substantial size among Wisconsin's lakes, but has an average depth of some 23 feet from the surface, making the escapade even more interesting, and doing so with SCUBA and breathhold. Even more interesting: The dive party would be doing their escapades on the eastern side of Lake Winnebago, mainly considering the crowds that the EAA Fly-In is bound to generate, and what's more, Peter Potamus would like of us to maybe join them in some diving.

"I admit, Peter, that it's been awhile since we were out diving," saith I, "but we're certain to have your company ... Hopefully to the northeast of Fond du Lac."

"How did you guess our bearings?!" Peter Potamus remarked incredulously.

"Just a wild guess ... and more than likely, we plan to be spending time at Sheboygan's Brat Day."

"Wouldn't THAT be an interesting run for the money?"

At any rate, next time, we hope to join Peter Potamus and friends in diving Lake Winnebago.

@warnerbrosentertainment @hanna-barbera-land @joey-gatorman @archive-archives @iheartwisco @iheartgod175 @hanna-barbera-show-blog @warnerbrosent-blog

[fandom-kiddo]

Could you possibly make an edward cullen as a cg? If not totally fine!! I loved your jasper one

Totally and I appreciate your love for the Jasper one!

Edward Cullen as your CG would include

Edward is definitely a pretty strict caregiver

We’re talking behavior charts, rules posted, and punishments set

He will kinda let some stuff go depending but usually if a rule is broken, you can expect some discipline

He is terrified of hurting you though so it tends to be more time outs, early bedtimes or no sweets

The worst one is no bedtime story

Big fan of physical media, so he does quite enjoy reading to you or listening to music though

Bought a bed just for you

Loves nap time with you

Will want to know what you dreamt of

He likes knowing he misses dreaming

Absolutely loathes that he’s so cold so he will dress very warm and cozy pretty regularly.

It does make him a bit better when you cuddle

Originally he is pretty shit at communication and doesn’t explain

This does lead to quite a bit of tears or misunderstandings

He gets better at it, and will actively try so he’s pretty good for ND littles!

When Esme and the other Cullens badger him to make sure you eat, he gets a lot better at ensuring you do

Definitely keeps safe foods and snacks on lock

Will badger a bit about balanced meals, he wants his kiddo to stay strong

Will play piano for you

Will read you Shakespeare and other classic lit, which even though you don’t always understand the big words, you like hearing his voice

Very self deprecating, so he always thinks he’s thee worst CG

One little hug or kiss on the cheek from you though and he’s all better!

Loves calling you pet names, sweetheart, little one, and prince/ss being some of his go tos

Would die for u fs

[gauntlyt]

Thoughts on the "disguised prince(ss) and knight sworn to protect them" trope?

oh I adore this, especially if there's genderfuckery involved in the disguise. there's so much comedy and tension potential in a royal forced to pretend to be a commoner, their knight now technically outranking them, but having to guide them through everyday functions of common folk, teaching them how to do mundane tasks they've never had to do for themself... I'll never get enough of that.

[cw: general violence, brief description of sexual assault by a third character]

I'm thinking about them in a rowdy tavern, a place the royal would never dare step foot in before, but in that moment they're just another body in the fray. their knight keeps close, doing their best not to look too much like a bodyguard, lest they jeapordise the royal's disguise. leery eyes follow the royal, and the knight mumbles for them to ignore the catcalls or come-ons, giving the death glare to anyone who get too close, stepping between them and a drunken patron trying to get too friendly. the knight holds their temper, but only just barely, telling them to back off, maybe conjuring some fake relationship to deter them:

"they're spoken for." "really? I don't see a ring. fair's fair." "you won't be seeing anything if you don't keep your eyes to yourself. another word and I pluck them out."

the drunkard steps away to try their luck elsewhere. the royal thanks the knight and the knight insists they're only doing their duty. they sit and eat, or try to. the tavern is packed full of raucous and disquiet. the royal is antsy. the knight assures them they'll be alright, and with their assurance, they grow a bit bolder. they eventually relax, eat, drink, talk.

after a while the royal gets up to attend to something, to nature's call perhaps, insisting they don't require their knight's escort, when they accidentally run into another patron. the patron is sharply annoyed at first, then upon catching a glimpse of the royal's beauty, changes their tune before the royal can apologise.

"if you wanted some touch, love, you could've just asked nice—" says the patron, and grabs the royal's ass.

the knight sees red. their dagger is drawn in an instant (it would've been their sword if the tight space allowed for it) and slashes at the patron. they catch the blade in the arm, recoiling. the knight barrels between the patron and their royal, throwing themself into a swift punch, sending the patron stumbling. the others round them start to jeer and cheer.

the knight expertly ducks the retaliation and takes the patron down with the expertise of a trained killer. only they don't take an efficient lethal strike—they bury their dagger in the patron's hand, the one that grabbed their royal, pinning it to the floor with the blade. then they issue swing after ruthless swing, bloodying their knuckles and pummeling the patron into the ground. some of the cheering dies as the crowd witnesses the brutality. other badger them on, urging a kill.

the patron is barely breathing when the royal manages to snap the knight out of it and pull them off the guy. the knight stands up casually, catching their breath, and smears red across their face when they wipe at it. the tavern quiets.

the crowd parts without press when the knight moves to the bar and asks the barkeep for an innroom, offering coin for it and their meals. the bludgeoned patron is left on the floor, writhing in pain.

imagine the royal's surprise when the room they're given is a couple's suite—only one bed. the royal scolds their knight for making such a scene and wipes the blood from their face. the knight stands there dutifully and lets them, mumbling about how they're sworn to protect them, and that leeches like that have such a fate coming to them. the royal tuts at the knight's bruised and split knuckles, tracing fingertips over older scars, thinking about how many of them could have come from defending the kingdom, from protecting them directly...

the royal's mouth starts watering.

perhaps the royal would like to thank their knight in a manner unbefitting a prince/ss, but quite befitting a couple's suite. as they drop to their knees, the knight's face would shift from that careful mask lingering with murderous rage to a vulnerable disbelief and raw, soft want—something the knight never allows themself to show, but in that moment, buzzing with adrenaline, they cave.

yet another new experience the knight will have to guide their royal through with a strong but tender hand.

[fandom-junk-drawer]

The Witcher Headcanon - Witcher Senses: Hearing

As a Witcher, Geralt has enhanced hearing. He can hear sound pitches that normal humans don't even know exist. The enhanced sense helps to keep him alive on the Path .

Having enhanced hearing comes in handy on the Path, but sometimes, it can be quite a curse. On one hand, you have superhuman hearing and can hear everything, but on the other hand, you have superhuman hearing and can hear everything.

When he starts traveling with Jaskier, he has to get used to all the noises another living thing makes. He's used to the sounds Roach makes as she lives her horsey life, but Jaskier brings a new set of sounds he has to grow accustomed to.

Geralt can tell how his bard is feeling by listening to the sounds he makes. He can hear if he is ill by how he breathes and how his heart beats. He can tell if the stew Jaskier ate last night is going to come out one end or the other by the rumbles in his guts.

Many times, those sounds he can hear are very annoying.

Geralt lays awake many nights, the sound of Jaskier's breathing annoying the absolute f**k out of him. He feels like he understands women better

"I can't stand the sound of his breathing", and "I hate the way he breathes!", suddenly sound like very valid reasons for murder.

And Jaskier only thinks he's being quiet when, in the wee hours of the night, he decides to visit with Mrs. Rosy Palm.

Geralt discovers that silence can be very loud indeed and he can hear him from the other side of the campsite, but he does his best to pretend to be asleep so as to not make things awkward. Sometimes he makes a few sleepy sounding grunts and gets up to pretend he needs to take a p*ss or sh*t, and heads off into the woods for a bit.

Not all the sounds Jaskier makes are annoying. Some of them are pleasant. The sound of his voice as he sings quietly to himself, or laughs, or talks about everything and anything. The sound of his bickering with Yennefer. Really just the sound of his voice in general, especially when he drops his adopted Court accent and allows his Northen accent to come out.

Those are comforting sounds; sounds that make him happy.

And of course, there are sounds that just cause a visceral reaction. There aren't many things that bother a Witcher, but Jaskier accidentally discovers one of the few sounds that does.

One evening, Jaskier decides to try to find out just how good Geralt's hearing is, and badgered Geralt with all sorts of questions about it.

Geralt puts up with the questions, some of which were absurd. Sometimes, he wonders if Jaskier is just f***ing with him, trying to see how far he can wind him up.

Jaskier ignores the death glare Geralt is giving him and sits by the fire, admiring the new comb he'd bought that afternoon.

"Can you hear a bear sh*tting in the woods?"

"Can you hear the sound of one hand clapping?"

"Oh, OH! Can you hear if people are f***ing in one of the other rooms when we stay at an inn?"

Geralt casually grumbles, "No, but I can hear you f***ing your d*mn hand in your bedroll when you think I'm asleep."

Jaskier flinches, embarrassed, but covers it with a dramatic, scandalized gasp,"HoW rUdE! cAn'T a MaN gEt aNy PrIvAcY?" He frowns at Geralt when the Witcher responds with a derisive "hm" and an eye roll.

Jaskier, embarrassed and annoyed, idly runs his fingernail down the teeth of the comb, and...

...Geralt gags violently.

"Geralt, are you alright?" Jaskier asks as Geralt swallows thickly, a surprised and confused look on his face.

Jaskier instantly forms a theory.

Ooh, let's test it out!

He glances at Geralt one more time, then back at the comb, and drags his fingernail down the teeth.

Geralt made a retching sound, and a smile split Jaskier's face.

"Jaskier, don't you dar-EeUUrRggHh!"

"JaskiEeEauUrrRgGhh!"

"Stop doing tHaRRgHhKH!"

"HeuORgHKKK!"

"FaWWWUGHKing staHhuaRk!"

"BbleeEEUaRgkH!"

Jaskier is laughing and grinning as he keeps making the godsawful sound, until Geralt lunges at him and begins chasing him around the campsite.

Jaskier is dodging and running as Geralt chases him, their progress punctuated by the toothy sound of the comb, followed by gagging.

Roach watches in bemusement as her two imbeciles continue their nonsense, until Jaskier, now too busy laughing at Geralt to look where he's going, runs into a tree.

Geralt jumps on him, hisses at him, and snatches up the wretched comb, before hurling it as hard as he can into the woods.

The rest of the evening passes in sulky silence from Geralt. He feels a little bit bad for throwing the comb, and does apologize.

Jaskier just waves the incident off. He isn't too worried about the comb because he'd bought two. He refrains (with great effort) from using this newfound knowledge for evil. At least until he gets to Kaer Morhen that winter.

Lambert is the first to fall victim. He's being an ar**hole, as usual, and Jaskier, being the petty little sh*t he is, waits until his back is turned, then retaliates.

Get combed motherf**ker!

Eskel didn't do anything wrong, he just happened to unfortunately be within earshot when Jaskier took out Lambert.

Eskel had no clue where that awful sound had come from, but he d*mn near prolapsed his esophagus when it made him gag.

The other witchers were merely victims of bardic boredom.

They were all having dinner in uncharacteristic silence. Jaskier's attempts at conversation and entertainment had been met with disapproving glares and grumbles.

Oh, ok, you gloomy b**tarts, I see how it's going to be

Jaskier casually reached into his pocket and took out the comb

The quiet sound cut through the silence like the peal of a bell.

The Hall erupted in sputtering, spat drinks, and a symphony of gagging.

Jaskier is cackling madly as Witchers all over the Great Hall rise and start coming for him, cussing and snarling.

Jaskier runs for the door, pauses, and *comb sounds*

Witchers: *doubling over, falling to their knees, gagging, puking*

Jaskier had to hide in Yennefer's room until the Witchers were no longer considering outright murder.

[littlestuffstohide]

Rise of the Ashes - Pt3

End the trial? No way. I just love how confident and classy Edgeworth is every time even if he's bluffing crazy to do what's needed. And it's crazy reckless he went and followed Phoenix's lead. Or rather got a few words from Phoenix and decided to pull the entire case with everyone kicking and screaming.

Lmaooo. Let's burn the world. Gaaaaah. Phoenix is my definite fave but Miles just gets to me every time.

Of course Edgeworth lives to do better. ahahahha. These two are his superiors mind you: his boss he's prosecutor and an executive higher up he's telling a massive Fuck You. He's so classy to booth while doing so.

Of course Edgeworth lives to do better. ahahahha. You just don't know how amazing these two will become. He becomes chief prosecutor. Jap version has the better position for Miles being the Attorney General. I wish the english translation could have done justice to Miles position that's not similar to Lana's. Miles deserves to be higher than both of them. and just as a shout out Phoenix and Miles become so legendary they are basically touchless. They get away with ton of shit they pull in court.

I just love how ballsy Edgeworth is. Like no evidence but he bluffed insanely here to get the case moving.

Edgeworth: Testify.

Judge: ... (Agrees after 3 seconds).

Just the amount of pull he has to get everyone moving. Miles is the type to forcefully move everything and Phoenix is the seducing lady the does the work behind? Sorta.

Lmaooo. I forgot to SS the part of Phoenix. I just love Miles' reaction everytime. A lot is just gold to me. They accuse each other of doing things not being done but you know, it's soooo them. They're so comfy to accuse the other even if they know the other is innocent. And the other would REALLY not be offended.

The Blue Badger is the biggest haunt ever. Drawn nasty. Creepier than Chaka Doll. But it's such a goofy existence needed in AA. It's haunting for an hour. Just imagine a case so big but these two men juuuuust discuss and diss the blue badger for an HOUR!

Phoenix. It will never stop haunting you! Everyone just forgets the Blue Badger is just on that crime. BUT everyone's haunted by it that the vase is a vase. Just imagine discussing the ugly mascot for an hour! hahaha. And Phoenix really started the Blue Badger talk!

That's why Miles is the MVP. Like it's insane how these two represent the sword and the shield! The trial goes on because Edgeworth is a genius. And he doesn't pull punches to keep the trial going. We'll drag everyone no matter the consequence. No matter the scandal it causes.

It's all or nothing. Mind you. one High prosecutor and one rookie defense lawyer is up there. Just pulling the craziest stunts. Everyone is onto them. Especially Edgeworth! Miles is so determined. Consequences be damned. This is more than possibly losing their jobs. The repercussions they might face if things go wrong.

Full throttle!

Like this case is both Miles and Phoenix fighting together literally. The rush I feel in playing AA vs AA5 and AA6 is so different. The first three games does better.

This is just the biggest thing about Phoenix. What made him different compared to others. It's flawed, misguided but with great intentions. Apollo does the best he can. But Phoenix puts so much in himself which is why he's sooo choosy on his clients. He's just as hard on himself like Miles is. Or maybe even higher. He gives so much of himself that client which is a double-edged sword that could destroy him. The betrayal does absolute damage to him mentally given the chance. But, if he's right then great. He sets so high standards on what he could do for others. If that's the case, Phoenix probably needs to set a regular therapy session every case he does. They way Phoenix handles himself is so reckless and might as well be destructive.

And he did make it! It's just as bloody but he made a legend for itself!

This sprite just for this moment is to be savored.

It's not nothing. I don't think any prosecutor could bear what Miles did here. This is why Miles is the best!

And Phoenix knows Miles so well. He knew Miles was having a hard time.

And this what hits the most. There is the now and what comes after.

Still, Miles did everything he could to help.

Miles did awesome!

And he's soooo adorable! Just the complement is way beyond words.

[dynamic-k]

I cast silly energy on my many fanfic AUs

SS!Vic - blorbo man child

GB!Victim - angry wet cat

SH!victim - scared wet cat

ST!Victim - snarky trauma badger

TS!Victim - malicious evil psychopath Bill-Cipher-esque dude

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And I woulda also done SA!Victim, buuuut.... maybe spoilers if I do that. :I [Stick Animator has quite expansive lore potential, even if I have not yet figured out how to procede with the plot and jump into the plans I have]

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In case there is confusion:

SS - Super Sticks

GB - Golden Boy

SH - Small Hollowhead

ST - A Second's Tale

TS - The Spark

SA - Stick Animator

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TS!Victim is MEAANN. XD

I can't wait for his official entrance!!

I'm sure you all will love him~

[dappy-dappernette]

what's up with the George DeValier fanfics? i haven't read any them either, i'm not in the know

They're popular fanfics that primarily revolve around the ships GerIta, Spamano, and USUK.

Before I really knew the summaries I was considering on reading it when I was younger, but after being badgered to read it by multiple people screaming into my ear abt it + what I've heard about it (Germany apparently being a n@zi/ss-officer in the fics and the relationship between Spamano being... Q u e s t i o n a b l e. With Rome being portrayed as the bad guy for not wanting a teenage Romano to get with a much older man apparently??? Keep in mind this is apparently a human AU so there's no weird nation age stuff) I've honestly lost all interest in reading it up.

Besides, after certain stuff happening to my buddies and me, I'm not really keen on Gerita anymore, even if I do find fan content I would normally enjoy for it.

Proof that attacking people over your OTP only makes them wanna ship it less or stop shipping it if they shipped it in the first place

[lollipencil]

Disney Prince(ss) of the Night

I found this headcanon by @moider-time while browsing, and knew what I had to do.

Enjoy and be gentle. ---

"Pigeon's up to something," Steven muttered to himself as he headed home after a long night. The comment went unaccompanied, but not unheard.

It had started the month before. "What's that?" Marc asked once they were inside. "What?" Steven froze before he could remove the suit. "That. The green patch, near your tie. What is that?" Looking down, it stood out like a sore thumb. And was clearly more than a patch.

"Oh!" Steven carefully scooped the large emerald moth into his hand, "Hello. Must have gotten stuck on the way home." Mild curiosity fluttered in Steven's chest as they both watched the moth tap its way around Steven's gloved hand. After about a minute, he walked to the window and let it flutter away. "Stay safe!" Steven gently called out before closing the window.

The second time was much more notable. "What the hell?!" Jake had shouted as a pair of foxes rushed out of seemingly nowhere and bit the ankles of the mugger who'd tried to shoot Steven while he was dealing with his friend. The two men were swiftly taken care of, leaving the two foxes. They are just sitting there, staring at Steven. A vague sense of patience came over him from seemingly nowhere. "Um, thank you," Steven said as he knelt down. The foxes tilted their heads slightly, then turned and left.

From there, nothing too big happened. But this time they all were watching. If anyone tried anything on rooftops towards Steven, either moths or bats fly out of the woodwork to bother them. Stray cats would go utterly mental at criminals, but become as tame as pets when it came to Steven. Once, a cete of badgers had settled around him as he rested for a bit.

But the actual final straw came shortly after Steven's comment. A soft hoot was his only warning before a tawny owl landed on his shoulder. No aggression, no fear, just a sense of calm that reverbed slightly through Steven.

"Khonshu!" he hissed, trying not to disrupt his new feathered friend too much, "Get your boney arse here, now!" "What is it now, worm?" Khonshu had the nerve to sound tired as he appeared. "Well, I'm not too sure if you've noticed, but lately animals are starting to acting off around me," Steven managed to say calmly as the owl began to preen themself. Thankfully for Steven's temper, the only example Khonshu needed was the owl. "I see. Have any of these "episodes" occured outside the suit?" "No." "May I inspect it?"

With a nod, Steven puffed out a breath as Khonshu plucked out his tie and held it. After a minute, he tucked it back in and strightened up, "Ah." "'Ah'? That's all?!" Marc snapped from a puddle between them. "I believe I know what's happened," Khonshu stated, walking to the ledge and sitting, "After I was banished, some of the suit's original abilities became...temperamental. After a while, they stopped working entirely. Or seemed to."

Steven was silent in thought. "You protected against wild animals," he said softly. "Yes, and as part of that, the suit would encourage those of a nocturnal disposition toward to assist when needed and to more gentle behaviour when not," Khonshu confirmed Steven's theory, "But it stopped working long ago, and so I saw no point in mentioning it." "And it doesn't harm them?" "Of course not!" Khonshu sounded offended by the very idea.

Idly, Steven began to stroke the tawny owl, gentle hoots filling the air. Honestly, he didn't mind.

[janeway-lover]

fav ships 🚢 ⛴️ 🛳️

the ss badger

[asknarashikari]

Opinions on each of the starter Pokemon, Kari.

I'll preface this post by saying that 1) I'm kinda biased towards water types and 2) I haven't actually played a Pokemon game since HG/SS, so my opinions have more to do with how I like them just from a design/lore perspective and their appearances in other media (like the anime) than their competitive viability

With that out of the way... let's go~

Bulbasaur - Still one of the most underrated starters I think. I loved Ash's Bulbasaur in the anime, he was one sassy bitch lol

Charmander - A touch overexposed, but for good reason. Who doesn't love a fire breathing dragon buddy

Squirtle - I love the concept, but honestly most of my fondness for it comes from Ash's Squirtle. The one with the glasses

Pikachu - I mean, it's the mascot of the series. I don't think I can hate it even if I tried. It's cute and we all know it

Eevee - I'm kinda meh on the whole line tbh... and the Eevee you get as a starter can't evolve anyways...

Chikorita - Honestly probably the most forgettable of the starters. I don't really think much of it

Cyndaquil - It's a cute little shrew thing that evolves into a honey badger. Okay I guess? Hisuian Typholosion was needed badly

Totodile - Look, Ash's Totodile being a happy dancy lil guy was all they needed to make me love it

Treecko - A bunch of Poketubers I watch regularly are fond of it, and although I see the appeal, I'm just okay on it

Torchic - I love the whole line tbh, but I still haven't gotten over my cousin's kid saying Combusken looks like a dick.

Mudkip - My answer to the "Do you like Mudkips?" meme is "No, I absolutely adore Mudkips and will die for them"

Turtwig - Probably the most underrated of the Sinnoh starters and I kinda see why people struggle to use it

Chimchar - I see the appeal, even if I never used it as a starter myself. I also got attached to it because of Ash's Chimchar

Piplup - Piplup was my first starter so I adore it a lot... It's just so full of personality whenever I see it. Project Pochama was lit

Snivy - All I know about it is the infamous episode where Ash's Pikachu lost to one at the start of B/W

Pignite - Kinda went overboard with the Fire/Fighting combi at this point... also it's not really appealing in anyway lol

Oshawott - I think it has the most likeable personality of the starters? The scalchop thing is really cute

Chespin - Chespin's evolutions are... something. Poor guy got the short end of the design stick

Fennekin - I think it has the best concept of the three Kalos starters. Yes, even more than ninja frogman

Froakie - I think they were trying to turn it into Charizard 2.0 and... I guess it worked for a while? I like it well enough I guess

Rowlet - The cutest borb (birb+orb) turning into a badass ghost archer? Yes please! Also, Ash's Rowlet was hilarious in S&M

Litten - I guess I was just thankful they didn't make it Fighting type again lol

Popplio - It's a cute little thing, I don't understand why people didn't like it when it was first revealed

Grookey - I may have compared it to one Banjou Ryuuga when it was revealed lol. Ryuuga's my fave 2nd Rider though...

Scorbunny - It's a cute lil bunny, how could I hate it? It also seemed to have the most personality out of the Galar starters

Sobble - *gathers him into my arms* I will protect this one with my life even if it evolves into lizard James Bond

Sprigatito - Do I want a cat that can knead me and make me kinda high? ...Maybe

Fuecoco - It's a happy lil fire croc! It looks so wholesome! Its head is empty but I don't care!

Quaxly - I would like to shake the hand of the god who thought gaylord samba peacock-duck thing would make for a great starter

[sohannabarberaesque]

Postcards from Snagglepuss

Trying to choose the ideal cherry cobbler can be daunting

At any rate, having wound up the Character Convocation at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, and so we find ourselves on the Lake Michigan ferry SS Badger, last of a once-proud fleet of railroad ferries plying Lake Michigan's waters from ports in Michigan and Wisconsin aimed at getting shippers to avoid delays and congestion in the Chicago terminals--and, in later years, auto traffic between the Midwest and East, into eastern Canada even.

Sitting on deck, Huckleberry Hound and yours truly were talking aty length about the Cherry Cobbler Competition during the Character Convocation--and how it managed to turn out.

HUCKLEBERRY HOUND, waxing somewhat whimsical: Snag, when all was said and done, such an aroma of cherry cobbler couldn't have been as euphoric as it was! MOI: Home baking tends to do that ... I suppose you remember the aroma of fresh-baked pies your mother left on the sill of the kitchen window to cool while you were playing or doing yardwork? HUCKLEBERRY HOUND: How could I not, come to think of it? After all, with a bakers' dozen of cobblers from several among the Funtastic crowd--remember, this competition was just between us all--tasting such with a scoop of French vanilla ice cream just to find the ideal such wasn't that easy. MOI: And how did the National Cherry Festival's organisers respond to this impromptu contest among our Funtastic Confraternity? HUCKLEBERRY HOUND: Interesting that you should enquire ... two Past National Cherry Festival Queens heard about our presence and our cherry cobbler challenge, and were invited to watch. Now mind you, it may not have exactly been the Pillsbury Bake-Off, but they were impressed with our using convection toaster ovens for the preparation and baking! MOI: I understand Penelope Pitstop's close crew, the Ant Hill Mob, tried creating a cobbler with a little amaretto mixed in for some flavour; Italian heritage, you know ... HUCKLEBERRY HOUND, sipping some coffee: At least you could discern the aroma of the amaretto. MOI: Oh, you still remember Kitty Jo from the Cattanooga Cats, and the chess pie she entered at the Braham Pie Day last year? HUCKLEBERRY HOUND: Now that you mention it-- MOI: Kitty Jo "herself" came up with cherry cobbler combining sweet and tart cherries, not to mention self-rising flour and demerrara sugar--buttermilk, even! HUCKLEBERRY HOUND: I have to admit Kitty Jo's cobbler was rather impressive there and then! MOI: Still, at any rate--when you try to produce some serious cherry cobbler from scratch, it's hard just finding the perfect such. And it was decided to basically share the prize monies among all who entered, recognising such effort as they put in. HUCKLEBERRY HOUND: Such things are bound to happen now and then, mind you. But it all turns out in the end.

By which time, it was announced that the boat would be arriving in Manitowoc, Wisconsin within the half-hour....

[adamburt1984]

My Wafius (Updates)

Anime: Chisato Nishikigi, Takina Inoue & Kurumi (Lycoris Recoil), Rebecca (Cyberpunk Edgerunner), Akame (Akame Ga Kill), Black Rock Shooter, Karen Araragi (Monogatari), Suzuha Amane (Steins Gate), Ouka Yuuouji (Noucome), Karuta Roromiya (Inu-x-Boku-ss), Miu Fuurinji, Kurumi Ebisuzawa (School Live).

Video Game: Obera Dia Vanille (Final Fantasy XIII series), Marie Rose and Honoka (Both Dead or Alive series), Cammy White (Street Fighter series), Kasumi (Dead or Alive series), Hitomi (Dead or Alive series), Red Dress/Checkpoint Fairy (Spyro Reignited Trilogy), Zoe (Spyro Reignited Trilogy), Fauns from Fracture Hills (Spyro Reignited Trilogy), Bianca (Spyro Reignited Trilogy), Bella Goth, Liberty Lee, Candy & Yuki Behr, Summer Holiday, Pleasant Twins, few others in The Sims 4, Kasumi Yoshizawa (Persona 5 Royal), Sumire Yoshizawa (Persona 5 Royal), Hifumi Togo (Persona 5 Royal), Lavenza (Persona 5 Royal).

Genshin Impact: Hu Toa, Lumine, Amber, Yoimiya, Raiden Ei, Kamisato Ayaka, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Xiangling, Ganyu, Kaqing, Kirara, Noelle, Jean, Kuki Shinobou, Navia, Charlotte, Jeht, Rana, Ying'er, Estelle, Eremite Dersert Clearwater, Zhiqonq, Nilou, Faruzan, Candace, Dehya, Layla, Idyia, Ningguang, Yun Jin, Xinyan, Yan Fei, Lynette, Sucrose.

Cartoon: Ty Lee (Avatar: The Last Airbender).

Pony: Derpy, Minuette, Pinkie Pie, Starlight Glimour, Twilight Sparkle.

Equestria Girls character: Derpy, Sunset Shimmer, Lemon Zest, Pinkie Pie.

Comic Books: X-23, Honey Badger, Batgirl (Stephanie Brown), Spiderwoman.

Other: Hatsune Miku, Rin Kagamine, Kasane Teto, IA, ONE, Yukari Yuzuki, Wendys (Wendys Mascot), Kizuna Ai, Kaguya Luna, Kiyru Coco, Gawr Gura, Usada Pekora, Minato Aqua, Inugami Korone, Watson Amelia,  Hoshimachi Suisei, Shirakami Fubuki.

Female I dislike most: Ume Shiraume (Ben-To), Agnes Joubert (Tiger & Bunny), Haruhi Suzumiya (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya), Suphia Myne (The Rising of The Shield Hero), Quinella (Sword Art Online Alicization), Asuka Langley Soryu (Neon Genesis Evangelion), Maya Ibuki (Neon Genesis Evangelion), Ran (KonoSuba), Most girls in A Certain Magical Index, Three typical girls who don't want to be bothered, say they got boyfriends and busy fliping their phone (from an Anime).

[trains-explosions]

there's a ferry a little ways north. in Manitowoc the ss badger steams over lake Michigan.

[ninjakirby1322]

OBL Challengers - Chaos Emeralds

Challenge Series Record: 28W - 14L

The first of four teams joining the Outlandish Baseball League this season, the Chaos Emeralds are a team built entirely on taking risks. The combination of Sonic's unrivaled speed, Knuckles's incredible defense, and Tails's steady pitching looks to be able to carry the team far this upcoming season, as the Emeralds were early qualifiers for the first spot in the Challenger Division.

That does not mean they're invulnerable, however. Shadow and Vector, who bat in the key 2nd and 3rd slots in the lineup, show some impatience at the plate, creating outs in key spots and leaving more runners on base than the team would like.

In addition, though the starting pitching looks to be above average for the league, relief pitching looks to be a concern. Sticks in particular can be a very wild pitcher, and has had meltdowns that have given opponents a chance to catch up to the Emeralds when they could otherwise be putting the game away.

That said, the formula worked extremely well despite these flaws in the Challenger Series. It will be interesting to see if this success translates to the much longer OBL season.

Starting Lineup

Sonic the Hedgehog, CF

Shadow the Hedgehog, LF

Vector the Crocodile, 3B

Knuckles the Echidna, SS

Rouge the Bat, RF

Mighty the Armadillo, 1B

Storm the Albatross, C

Tangle the Lemur, DH

Amy Rose, 2B

Bench

Ray the Flying Squirrel, IF

Espio the Chameleon, IF

Jet the Hawk, OF

Big the Cat, C

Starting Pitchers

Miles "Tails" Prower

Silver the Hedgehog

Whisper the Wolf

E-123 Omega

Relief Pitchers

Blaze the Cat

Sally Acorn

Wave the Swallow

Cream the Rabbit

Sticks the Badger