#SP Balloon Decorators

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SP Balloon Decorators in Delhi NCR

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Luxurious party

For a perfect party you need a pretty decor, drinks and food! OK and music and dance too probably I didn't have pretty cc finds relating to that sorry. Most items in here are functional/edible, except decor in item number 2.

▬ 1 || pyramid of glasses (functional for toast, My Wedding Stories GP required) ▬ 2 || fairy lights, drape and post with balloons 1, 2 and 3 ▬ 3 || lime martini, classic martini and peach martini ▬ 4 || prawn cocktail, finger sandwich stand and caviar and smoked salmon canapes ▬ 5 || dogwood punch ▬ 6 || pyramid of glasses* (functional as a fountain) on banquet display (functional as banquet table, Luxury Party SP required)

*be cautious when opening that link it's hmmmm... bright and saturated

Big thanks to the amazing CC creators: @syboubou, @pierisim, @charlypancakes, @icemunmun-spicy-scalpel, @littlbowbub,

@surely-sims, @taurusdesign

I feel like I exposed myself on how many food mods I have from icemunmun oopsies. And I'm not sorry on the My Wedding Trauma link.

[lovesick-feelings]

Hey its my birthday today :3. And I was wondering how yandere funtime freddy would react.

Also your one of my favorite yandere writers :>

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR READER!!! (⁀ᗢ⁀) Thank you for your support I really appreciate it! This was a bit rushed so I might come back to edit a few things but I hope you have a great day and may all your birthday wishes come true, love! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊˚

“IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY?!!!”

🎂 How didn't he know?! The one day he didn’t ask, it turns out to be your birthday! Don’t worry Cupcake, he promises to make up for it!! Unfortunately, you couldn’t hear him because your ears ruptured after hearing the equivalent of a jet taking off.

🎂 He’s starting the party preparations right away! The moment you blinked, you had already gained a birthday hat, birthday sash, and party horn in your mouth. You’ll have to stay in the Breaker room while he goes to prepare the party room. So get ready for the surpriiiiiise~!!

🎂 Once the time has come, Freddy will drag guide you to the room hovering his hand over your eyes so you won't peek. You both suddenly stop and he uncovers your eyes

“SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Y/N!!”

🎂 Everything is neatly decorated with party streamers and balloons hanging on the walls. White table cloth with pastel party hats and noisemakers. Confetti covers the tables and floor. Even a pinata hung up in the center of the small round stage. You could tell the bear and bunnies put a ton of work into making the party room look as presentable as possible.

“C-C’mon birthday kid! The f-fun has just begun!!” 

🎂 You are now the center of Funtime Freddy’s attention and, oh boy, is it something. He’ll do anything from your favorite party games to performances to please you. Don't forget the million back-breaking hugs too! He wants this to be the best birthday you’ll ever have since it's your first birthday with him.

🎂 Even Bon Bon and Bonnet are putting their hearts into your party. It’s a tiring task with Funtime Freddy’s energy rate already being at an all-time high, but they wouldn't want anything less for their best friend! They had to make sure you were okay and wouldn’t get too overwhelmed by Freddy’s overbearing enthusiasm.

🎂When it’s finally time for cake, Freddy will proudly bring out a beautiful pastel circus-themed cake. Seeing you look at the cake with glee while he lit the candles made him bounce with excitement. It brings back the good ol’ days when he held birthday parties for children. No matter though he had you and that was more than enough for him!

🎂 The animatronics sing you the birthday song (Funtime Freddy the type of fella to say cha cha cha during the birthday song) and you blow the candles. The cake was surprisingly your favorite flavor. You couldn't remember when you told FT Freddy about it but the cake had such a sweet, savory taste to it you weren't going to question it. If it wasn’t for Bon Bon you’d probably never have been able to finish your cake with Freddy’s endless questions and chattering.

FT Freddy: “Does it taste good? What do you think of the colors? I know what your favorite flavor-r is but I changed the colors because I wanted it to match the c-cake and I liked the colors because they ma-matched my colors so I ended up choosing -” 😋

Bon Bon: “Freddy PLEASE let them eat their cake…” 😅

Bonnet: *Giggles* “I’m sure they love it!” 😊

🎂 Now for the finale, gift opening! There are only two gifts; the first one you open is one from Bon Bon and Bonnet. Inside was full of prize corner toys and sweets. Even a handmade card with a drawing of the four of you together. Appreciating the bunnies, you hugged and kissed their foreheads. Bon Bon smiled and thanked you while Bonnet, being bashful, covered her face. Funtime Freddy’s heart just flatlined

🎂 Freddy eagerly pushed his gift towards you, excited to see your reaction. Despite the gift's innocent look, you could feel your stomach turn when you held it. You couldn't tell if it was from the sudden odor or the small red specks on the box that made you feel uneasy. Not wanting to be rude, you opened the gift without questioning it. You froze. As soon as you saw the bloody mess of a still beating heart, you understood what it was. Bon Bon and Bonnet, oblivious to what you saw in the box, asked if you were okay. A sudden embrace from Funtime Freddy snapped you out of shock. A sick love-struck expression plastered on his face. He knew he couldn't give his own non-existent heart, so surely someone else would do the job.

“Hahaha! I hope you liked our birthday surprise, cupcake! Now, how about a little k-kiss~”

[that-fanperson-meg]

A Golden Afternoon

So before I begin this, I would like to thank @george228732 for the wonderful work that is the Wonderland Au, and since the main series has ended, I decided to write a little thing with Twilight Knight (and a couple other OCs!

Now, lets get into it!

The world was cold, or at least the parts of the world that he could still feel, were cold. 

He knew that he’d been shattered- or at least that was the last thing they’d remembered. 

They’d watched in silent horror as everyone around him just- disappeared. 

It was so loud. 

Hundreds of thousands of cries and languishes rang out in a terrible cacophony. 

Their antennae amplified all of it. So badly he wished that it would stop, that it would all quiet down and they’d wake up.

That’s what this all was, right? A bad dream. 

In just a couple seconds, Ava would be pounding on his door half ready to throw the knight out the window. 

A second later, Verin would convince her not to do so, and a minute afterwards, they’d all be out in the garden painting the never ending maze of white roses to red. 

…so then why wasn’t that happening?

The terrible noise crescendoed, and began to drive Twilight as mad as the Hatter. 

Until suddenly, it all stopped.

However silence proved to be a greater determinant for the fragments of knight’s mind that still remained. 

But fortunately, that silence didn’t remain for long and somehow, Twilight felt his body reforming. 

Though from what little they knew, that shouldn’t be possible.

And yet, there he was.

                                               ———————

Twilight Knight awoke with a jolt, as a thorn of one of the roses made contact with their skin.

They looked around them instinctively, and remembered what he’d been doing before they’d fallen asleep. Now reenergized, the knight took up the tin of red paint that laid beside him and dipped the brush stained with the same hue into the can and began painting the roses red.

As they did this monotonous task, he began to hum a tune to himself.

“Little bread and butterflies kiss the tulips,” they sang. 

The knight continued the melody, “And the sun is like a toy balloon,” 

“There are get up in the morning glories,” 

Twilight smiled from behind his mask as they completed the song, “in the golden afternoon!”

He continued humming the tune, making up words as they went along. And not too long after, he’d fully painted one side of the rose bush red.

In the back of their mind -where his last couple of brain cells remained- they wondered where Verin and Ava had run off to. They did almost everything as a group, and it was rather jarring to the knight to be fully by himself.

Or at least they thought they were alone. 

“That’s a very pretty song! Dolly’s never heard anything like it, where’d you learn it from?” A warm and light voice asked as they rounded the corner.

Immediately Twilight Knight’s posture stiffened up like he’d been taught to do so in the presence of the Queen of Hearts.

However, they realized that he was not in the presence of the old Queen, but rather a doll with golden yarn hair and red dress decorated with hearts who’d just recently been dubbed the new Queen of Hearts.

Even with that realization in their mind, the knight still remained motionless -this time out of embarrassment.  

“Uh- greetings, my queen! I- um…didn’t know you were out here.”

Dolly smiled like she always did, “yeah! Dolly decided to take a walk through the garden and heard your lovely singing!”

Silence then set in as the knight was stunned by the compliment, it was also at this time that the queen had noticed the bucket of paint and the brush in their hand.

“Sir Twilight, you can stop painting the roses red if you don’t want to! Dolly actually likes the way they look!” 

Upon hearing the doll’s words, the knight dropped their brush and set down the can of paint. 

“If you say so my lacy- I mean, my lady!” He said, correcting themself like he often did. 

Though a moment later, the knight spoke up again.  “If I may speak out-a turn for a moment, I actually do like painting the roses! It reminds me of the day I met…” his sentence trailed off. 

From behind their mask, an emotion that he often pushed down, surfaced again. The queen somehow noticed this and waited for them to finish his thought.

“Oh-um my green- I mean my Queen! Don’t worry yourself with whatever I was thinking. I assure you I don’t have many thoughts!” Twilight Knight said, trying to play off their mood with a joke. 

Though instead of laughing, she simply smiled. “If you have something to say, Dolly wants to hear it! Queen Dolly promised to be the best queen everyone’s ever had, and if listening to you would help, then Dolly wants to listen!”

Twilight Knight sighed, “ok then..! I was gonna say that when I paint the roses, it reminds me of when I met Club- I mean Fylass.” The knight looked on, and for a brief moment, the queen’s face saddened. 

“I know this is gonna sound weird- but when I met them, it felt like I knew them from somewhere! And they also knew my name, which was pretty weird too. But when Somnia was going to…” they trailed off once more, his focus landing on one of the rose bushes dripping with red paint. 

It took a moment for him to continue, but still the queen listened. “I felt like I’d betrayed them, I wanted so badly to go save them, give my life for theirs- and…I don’t even know why.” 

Twilight Knight’s vision blurred, like they were looking through water -which in a way, he was. 

He almost didn’t register it, but the queen had laid a hand on their right pauldron in a gesture of support.

“If you like painting, Sir Twilight,” Dolly began, “then come with Dolly! The other knights found some unused canvas the other day and Dolly’s sure we could find some paint!” 

The knight smiled and followed the queen back into the castle, where the two spent the rest of the golden afternoon painting together.

Dolly by @ilikesillythingswooo

Ava by @avathestarwarrior

Verin by @the-chaos-axolotl

Wonderland Au and Fylass by @george228732

(mentioned) Somnia by @stardustshimmer

[midnitehearts]

Disney Birthday Bash-Toddler Stuff and Holiday Celebration Recolors For The Sims 4

I wasn’t even going to post this, but I figured I spent enough time working on this so why not? So I recolored the picnic table and balloons from the Toddler SP and the decorative presents from the free Holiday Celebration pack. One set is colored in WMS color palette and the other set is done in pastels!

• The wall decals, rugs and pillow poofs are from my bedroom sets!

Packs Used: Toddler Stuff and Holiday Celebration

Toddler Stuff & Holiday Celebration Recolors --> DOWNLOAD

Disney Murals --> HERE

Disney Frame Art --> HERE

[just-another-ficwriter]

Office Romance

Pairing: Sweet Pea x Reader

Words: 1000ish

Summary: Sweet Pea doesn’t believe in Valentine’s Day, at least he didn’t until he met Y/N.

Sweet Pea slipped into the staff room, relieved to be away from his desk for ten minutes and finally grab a much needed coffee only to find his two colleagues, Jughead and Archie, huddled in a corner together.

“What are you pair giggling like school girls over?” He eyed them cautiously, wondering if he really wanted to know.

“We’re just doing our office Valentines.” Archie grinned, holding up a sealed pink envelope before posting it into an overly decorated box. “Obviously Jughead is sending an anonymous one to Betty again.”

“Shut up Arch, at least I’m not sending one to Ronnie while still sleeping with Josie.” Jughead shoved Archie out of the way before posting his own envelope. “Who you sending yours to Pea?”

“I’m not.” Sweet Pea shrugged, turning to make a beeline for the coffee pot, his distaste for the holiday evident on his face. “I don’t do Valentine’s Day. It’s just another excuse for shops to scam idiots like you two into paying ridiculous prices for chocolates and flowers.”

“Well aren’t you a ray of sunshine, lighten up Pea.” Jughead laughed at his negative outlook, walking past him to grab his lunch before turning back with a smirk. “Besides I’m sure a certain brunette/blonde/red head could change your mind.”

“Yeah it’s pretty obvious you like her.” Archie joined in with the teasing, his eyebrows raising suggestively.

“I don’t like Y/N.” Sweet Pea grunted in annoyance, his eyes refusing to met either of theirs.

“If you don’t like her then how did you know we were talking about Y/N?” Jughead stuck his tongue out, both him and Archie bouncing off each other.

“Remind me how old you two are again?” He jabbed, desperate for them to change the subject.

“Pea’s got a crush!” Archie sang, almost as if he’d forgotten they were actually adults now rather than kids back in high school. “I wonder if she’ll send you one?”

“Knock it off!” Sweet Pea’s anger began to bubble to the surface as he prepared to storm out before Jug hit his arm.

“Here she is now, should we ask her?” Jug grinned as he rushed to hold the door up for you. “Hey Y/N!”

“Uh hey guys.” You looked around awkwardly to find all three guys staring back at you.

“We were just wondering if you’re sending a Valentine’s to anyone this year?” Jughead followed your every move, sneaking a knowing glance at an embarrassed Sweet Pea.

“I guess you caught me in the act.” You laughed as you pulled the pink envelope from your pocket, waving it in the air and Sweet Pea felt his heart rate pick up.

“Oh, so are you gonna tell us who the lucky guy is?” Archie peered over your shoulder, desperate to see who’s name was scribbled on the front and you couldn’t help but laugh as you batted him off. “Or girl?”

“Well actually... since you’re here I may as well deliver it in person rather than post it.” A light blush coloured your cheeks as you stopped in front of Sweet Pea and handed him the envelope, an excited Jughead and Archie watching in the background. “Happy early Valentine’s Day Pea.”

“I uh, thank you.” He couldn’t help but smile as words failed him, unable to say what he really wanted to as you both stared at each other in silence, only looking away when Jug and Archie’s whispering became too loud.

“I should get back to work.” You shyly ducked out of the room, biting your lower lip as you shared one last look with Sweet Pea.

“Damn Pea, is that a smile I see?” Archie nudged Jughead, pointing over at Sweet Pea as the pair went back to their teasing. Sweet Pea simply gulped as he watched you walk away.

“I think I need your guys help.” Sweet Pea groaned as he run a hand through his hair, not believing what he was about to say next. “How do I ask Y/N out?”

-

You walked into your office two days later to find a bunch a roses and a handful of helium filled balloons covering your desk. You smiled to yourself, a swarm of butterfly’s forming in your stomach as you reached for the card.

“Happy Valentine’s Day.” Sweet Pea’s warm voice made you jump and he couldn’t help but laugh as you turned to face him, his tall frame leaning against your door.

“You did all this?” You blinked back your surprise, trying to hide your excitement.

“Thought I’d follow in your foot steps and deliver this in person.” A small blush swept over his cheeks, the tips of his ears turning red as he held a pink envelope up, identical to the one you’d given him a couple of days prior.

“This is probably the sweetest thing anyone’s ever done for me.” You confessed with a shy smile, still unable to believe this was happening. You’d formed a crush on Sweet Pea on your very first day at the office, with his big brown eyes and locks of dark hair that had a tendency of falling onto his face. You’d never imagined that maybe he might feel the same.

“Well I kind of had help from Jughead and Archie, I was hoping you’d be free tonight?” He avoided making eye contact, choosing to stare at his hands instead as he rambled on. “I thought this might be too much, is it too much?- It’s too much isn’t it-“

You couldn’t help but laugh at the nervous wreck in front of you, and in the moment you found an ounce of courage to step forward and plant your lips on his, the connection stopping him trailing off. Sweet Pea smiled into the kiss, his hand coming up to cup your cheek before you pressed your forehead to his. “Pick me up at 7? I’ll text you my address.”

“7 it is.” He grinned as he backed away, awkwardly bumping into the door frame, your hand coming up to cover your mouth as you stifled a laugh before he turned to leave.

Seasonal Masterlist

Forever Taglist: @p-marie-sp

Sweet Pea Taglist: @80sand90simagine

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Appaloosa County Fair Lot Size: 50x50

Enjoy fun attractions and fresh food all year round.

Finally, the last one of my Appaloosa Plains lots! You can tell I ran out of steam for descriptions…

This lot is an edit of Appaloosa Plains’ default festival lot, located at 1006 Pomona Promenade. It features all the usual seasonal attractions as well as a small farmer’s market and some additional activities I found fitting: a roller coaster for summer, hot air balloon and wedding setup for spring, etc. The store content list on this one is long, but many of the items are simply decorations for the seasonal market stands, so don’t let them scare you off!

It uses all EPs and SPs (except Katy Perry and Diesel Stuff) and a lot of store content, so be sure to check the list below!

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Store Content used:

Jolly Pavillion Attraction Sign Sky High Roller Coaster set Boardwalk Balloons (The Boardwalk)

World of Wonder Carousel

World of Wonder Popcorn Machine and Cotton Candy Maker Whack-A-Set (World of Wonder Carousel Collection)

Peasant’s Potted Plants (Monte Vista)

Humble Harvest Stands

Veritable Veggie Cart Share Your Wares Carry Cart Bountiful Bushel of Fake Fruit Succulent Summer Squash (Al Fresco Street Market)

Today’s Specials Buckets of Flowers Farm Fresh Flowers Crate and Wheelbarrow Coffee Table Bistro Umbrella (Stones Throw Greenhouse)

Faux Bread in a Bucket The Perfect Plastic Pie Handy Cookie Jar (Deliciously Indulgent Bakery) Grandma’s Old Mason Jars

Painted Milk Jug

Great Grandma’s Butter Churn

Jar O’Flowers Wooden Rocking Horse (Grandpa’s Grove)

The Squared off Umbrella (Roaring Heights)

Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Lush Bloom Lily Vase

Market Piggy Sculpture

Le Cirque Esprit- Fun House Gym Set

Buzzer Beater Free Throw Machine

Harmonious Trio Floor Baskets

Two Headed Water Vessel Corn Stew Pot Nektosha Sculpture Great Lakes Earthenware Pot (Waning Moon; available separately)

Tools of the Trade

Bountiful Harvest Center Piece Fall Fowl Fare (Fall Fruition)

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Plant Thanksgiving Pumpkin by Angela’s Designs Thanksgiving Wall Shelf Thanksgiving Floor Cart by Louie’s Market (Harvest Bounty)

Rustic Hanging Basket

Witchin’ Spring Ride

Hay Now Cart

The Cow Plant Milkshake Maker Spring Ride

Fountain of Decadence

Corn Plant

Chestnut Nutcracker (Midnight Hollow)

Le Cirque Esprit- Never Forget Elephant Sculpture

Decorative Presents (Gifts for the Holidays)

Showy Snowy Man Holiday Tree (More Holiday Presents)

Mochi’s Doggie Present Winter Wall Garland (Happy Holiday Presents)

One with Earth Garden Gazebo

Bon Vivant Buffet

To Have and to Fold - with Bow!

Turn the Tables

Hot Air Balloon

Le Cirque Esprit- Just A Hare Carousel Spring Rider

[weelittleweasley]

Secrets, Secrets Are No Fun | Sweet Pea x Reader

Anonymous said: Sweet pea x reader // reader is sweet peas north side best friend (and they're both secretly in love with each other but oblivious) and then he starts to date Veronica.

You watched as he threw darts at the board, his muscles flexing and relaxing. Every time he threw a dart, he’d grunt as if it were to improve his accuracy and it made you smile lightly. He bit his lip in concentration, his teeth pulling on his pink lips. Just the sight of him made your heart race and your mouth dry. What you would do just to have those lips be on top of yours or even better kissing your skin that craved his touch.

“Enjoying the view?” he teases as you snap out of your trance. “Shut up,” you shake your head, lightly laughing as he joins you throwing his last dart. He grabs a chair and straddles it, “So I heard about that football kid asking you to the winter formal. You, uh, gonna go with him?” he asks, fiddling with the zipper on his leather jacket. Sweet Pea begged that you were gonna say no, him liking you since the day Jughead introduced you. He knew that you two were best friends and that starting a relationship would just put that friendship into jeopardy, but he needed to know how you felt. Maybe saying no to this Reggie character would ensure he had a chance with you.

Looking at Sweet Pea, you tuck a strand of hair behind your ear. “I don’t know. I want to go to the dance with someone who I like and I know. All I’ve heard is Reggie just wants a date, so he can hook up with her. I don’t want to be just a hook up,” you tell him. You wanted to go with Sweet Pea, really. But you were too scared to ask, thinking that you would want more than just a friendship. You knew that Sweet Pea wasn’t the dating type. “(Y/N), you are worth so much more than just something a jock gets off to,” Sweet Pea tells you as you quietly thank him. “I’m serious. Don’t go to the stupid dance with him. You don’t even have to go at all. In fact, you could probably just come back to my place and we can just hang out,” he offers.

This is your chance, (Y/N). Ask him. “About the dance, SP,” you start. “I was actually wondering if you maybe wanted to g-” before you can say anything, Jughead walks in. “(Y/N), I need to talk to Sweet Pea for a few. Could you go wait outside with Ronnie?” he asks. Great. Smiling you reply, “No problem. I’ll talk to you later, Sweet Pea.” He nods his head as Jughead begins to talk.

Walking outside of Whyte Wyrm, you see Ronnie, pulling her jacket close to her to deflect the cold, evening breeze. “Hey, girl,” she smiles as you smile back. “What’s up, you look bummed,” she asks as you sigh. “It’s nothing. Just a little boy trouble,” you tell her as she nods her head knowingly before gasping. “I heard Reggie asked you to the winter formal. And? Are you gonna say yes?” she asks, holding your hand.

“Honestly, V, I don’t know. Reggie seems nice and all, but I don’t know if I wanna go just to be his arm candy. I had someone in mind that I wanted to go with, but I don’t know if it’s gonna work out,” you tell her. 

Veronica looks at you. “Seriously, (Y/N)? Any guy would be lucky to have you as a date. Whose the lucky guy?” she asks, eagerly. Before you say anything, Jughead walks out of the bar with Sweet Pea. Seems like I have great timing today you think to yourself. “Thanks, man. I’ll see you later,” Jug says as Sweet Pea shakes his hand. “Oh, uh. Ronnie, I don’t know if you’ve met Sweet Pea before. Sweet Pea, this is me and (Y/N)’s friend, Veronica,” Jughead introduces as you see Ronnie’s eye raking Sweet Pea up and down. You become noticeably uncomfortable and jealous that she is looking at the guy you’ve liked for months now.

“Nice to meet you,” Veronica flirts as Sweet Pea shakes her hand. “Same here,” Sweet Pea flashes that beautiful smile to her as she bites her lip. You knew this routine of hers. She wanted him and she was gonna do whatever it took to get him.

You clear your throat to divert their attention away from each other. “I’ll see you tomorrow, Sweet Pea,” you say before walking away with Jug and Veronica. “Oh my God, talk about eye candy,” V fans herself, jokingly. “He’s smoking.”

Jughead rolls his eyes, “We get it, Veronica.” Jug hops in the driver’s seat, starting the car. Before you hop in Veronica grabs you arm, “Wait, who did you wanna go to the dance with?” she asks.

Shaking your head, you say, “Forget about it. It’s stupid.” Veronica whines, begging you to tell her. “Let it go, Ron. It was stupid anyway.” The two of you get into Jug’s car as he drives away from the bar.

The next day in school at lunch, the school is buzzing about the dance and who is going with who and what everyone is wearing. You sat with Betty and Kevin, talking about their plans for the Friday night dance and what they were doing after the dance itself. “(Y/N), did you decided to say yes to Reggie?” Kevin asks, taking a sip of cola. You shrug, not really having any motive to talk about the dance. “Aw, come on. Go with him. He’s super cute and I heard he’s a good kisser,” Kevin gossips, making you laugh. 

“Because that’s what’s important,” you tease as he shakes his head, feverishly making you and Betty laugh. Veronica then happily skips over to your table, “Guess who is going to the dance with a mysterious hunk!” she squeals as your heart sinks to the floor. She did not. 

“Oooh, who is it?” Betty asks. “Jughead’s friend, Sweet Pea. Aka the perfect person to make Archie wish he was going to this dance with me. You probably met him at Whyte Wyrm. He’s good friends with (Y/N), too, right?” Veronica looks at you as you sit there in shock. The guy that you have been pining after for months is going with your best friend. It’s neither of their faults, but you feel like complete garbage after this news. “(Y/N), are you okay?” she asks, her face dropping completely.

Snapping of your daze you say, “I’m fine. I just-” As you look to your left, Reggie is passing with a group of friends. “Reggie!” you call as he turns to you and a smirk forms on his face. He peels himself from his crew and walks over to you. “I’ll go to the formal with you. What time are you picking me up?” you ask him as he smiles. “Seven, sharp,” he winks before leaving.

If Veronica and Sweet Pea were gonna have fun, then so were you.

The night of the dance arrives and like he promised, Reggie arrived at seven sharp. He was a gentleman to your parents which of course, they loved and he treated you very kindly-opening doors, letting you go first, paying for your ticket. All things a date should do. He didn’t do anything wrong.

When you entered the gym, it was decorated with streamers and lights and balloons. It looked great; Betty always does a good job with this stuff. Reggie quickly excused himself to go to his friends as you walked up to Betty, Jughead, and Archie. “Hey, guys,” you smile. “You look great,” Betty beams, making you twirl in front of her. The four of you make small talk before Betty rushes off when she notices the guys having a catch with the centerpieces. “Hey! Don’t touch that! Those centerpieces took me three hours to make!”

As more people enter the gym, everyone stops to look at who enter next. Veronica trots in, looking beautiful in a navy blue designer dress no doubt, with her arm linked with Sweet Pea’s. You have never seen him like this before--dressed in a suit and tie, his hair gelled to one side. You were so used to seeing him in leather and jeans that this was something out of the ordinary. But he wore it so well. All of the boys’ eyes were on Veronica and every girl was talking about Sweet Pea. Your heart broke seeing this, but was fueled with anger and rage, knowing that it should be you with him tonight. “Is she with Sweet Pea?” Archie says in disgust, Veronica noticing his discomfort, smiling knowing she has won.

“Yeah,” you reply, through gritted teeth as Jughead notices your fists clenched. “That bitch.” Storming away from the group as Veronica tries to approach, you try to find Reggie in the crowd. Of course, you catch him next to the punch, him pouring some booze into it. “Hey. I’ve been looking for you,” Reggie grabs your waist as you smile at him, trying to forget about Sweet Pea, but hoping he’s watch you lean into Reggie. “Yeah, could you hit me up with some of that?” you ask, referring to the punch as his friends smile as you start to chuck the glass he gives you.

Unnoticed by you, Sweet Pea watches as Reggie holds your waist close to him, as you drink your second glass of spiked punch. Reggie notices his pair of eyes on you and pulls you even closer to his body. “Do you wanna dance?” Reggie asks as you nod your head. “Let’s go.”

All night, you dance and avoid Veronica and Sweet Pea at all costs. You just wanted to have fun and forget about everything. Naturally, you drink more and more punch, the alcohol doing wonders to your confidence. You now have no problem pressing your body against Reggie’s, your hips moving with his as his friends holler at you. 

Finally, a slow song comes on as the DJ tells you to find your “special someone” and dance with them. Turning to Reggie, you wrap your arms around his neck as he places his hands on your waist. The two of your rock back and forth making small conversations here and there. “You know, (Y/N), to be completely honest with you, I was scared you were gonna say no,” he says.

“Really?” you ask as he nods. “Why?”

He smiles. “You are really such a nice girl and can do a lot better, you know? I didn’t think you’d have a good time with me,” he says. Smiling you tell him, “I’m having a great time with you. Seriously. I haven’t had this much fun in a long time.” As you say that, he slightly blushes. “Trust me, it’s gonna get better.” 

When he says that, you look in front of you and see Veronica and Sweet Pea, holding each other close, their lips connected as she runs her fingers through his hair. It feels like time is frozen. He holds onto her waist, pulling her close as she smiles into their kiss, her hands cupping his face. Your heart shatters and you feel like if Reggie wasn’t holding you, you would be on the floor. This can’t be happening. That’s supposed to be me. Before any tears can come, you turn back to Reggie, time being resumed. “Why wait to have more fun?” you tell him as he smirks. “Let’s blow this place,” you say as he gestures for him and his friends and their dates to leave. 

As you make your exit, Sweet Pea pulls away from Veronica. “That was nice. Thanks,” he smiles. He turns to his left and sees you leaving with Reggie, hands intertwined. He hates the sight of you with someone he knows will never treat you right. “Uh, where is (Y/N) going?” he asks Ronnie.

She pays no attention to his comment. “Who knows. I’m your date. Let’s just enjoy this, okay?” she says, turning his face back to her. He gulps and nods. Trying to forget about you and the events to come, he reconnects his lips with Veronica.

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I TRIED MY BEST I HOPE IT’S GOOD ENOUGH: 

Waking up up in the morning to a billion texts from toni and fangz on behalf of SP bc they were almost certain he would forget  

Getting ready to leave for school and seeing SP leaning against his harley at the end of your driveway with a bouquet of ur favourite flowers and a small teddy bear wearing a leather jacket (with a popped collar, ofc)

‘You didn’t really think i’d forget, did you?’

SP making a comment about the birthday outfit with a smug smile

Getting a ride to school on his harley 

SP planting one on you in front of everyone

Definitely got some tongue action 

He also probably smacked your ass 

Wandering to your locker to get your books for first period - your locker explodes open with balloons and streamers and confetti (getting a text from Sweet pea immediately after this happens with a winky face and it reads ‘it’s hard to sneak into riverdale high after hours jsyk’)

Trying to slam your locker closed before too many people notice 

Barely making it through the day, excited to see Sweets waiting for you in the parking lot after school 

‘You hungry?’ ‘always’ 

Going to SP’s for dinner - seeing the trailer decorated with white christmas lights and balloons, with picnic tables set up outside 

‘What is this?’ ‘surprise?’ 

Everyone being invited to the trailer to hang out and celebrate

Small gifts and tokens being given 

SP and Tallboy cooking for everyone 

Awkwardly blushing when everyone started to sing happy birthday 

Sweets coming out with a large box carrying your favourite cake 

Which he also made from scratch 

he’s so damn proud about it too 

Pulling you into his lap when you go to blow out your candles bc he’s over you giving your attention to everyone but him 

Pressing kisses to your neck to distract you when you’re trying to talk to your friends 

Watching your boyfriends friends clear the immediate area of all garbage and the tables faster than you thought possible; Sweet pea all but drags you inside bc its finally his turn to celebrate your birthday 

Giving you one more gift bc he’s tired of you always stealing his shirts (he went out and bought another plaid shirt and wore it for a few days so it ‘smelt like him’) 

Sweet Pea getting super intimate and mushy; grabbing your face in his large hands, stroking his thumb across your bottom lip, pulling you into his body to leave no space between you. Hot and heavy open mouthed kisses, wandering hands. 

Peeling his shirt off over his head, voice deep and husky as he whispers ‘happy birthday babydoll’

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April 10, 2019: Columns

Mule, Calvin, Jim, and Kyle...

By KEN WELBORN

Record Publisher

One Monday night after my Rotary meeting I returned to the offices of The Record and Thursday Printing to do the eternal paperwork that I stay behind on. 

I heard the bell on the front door and went up front to greet my visitors, a man and his young daughter.  The man said they were looking in the windows and his daughter was fascinated by the fan that was slowly turning in the middle of the building. 

Of course I told them they were welcome, and to quote Sonny Church, they were a "...fresh set of ears." 

I explained to them that the airplane propeller on the fan was a gift from Harold "Mule" Ferguson, a Korean War veteran who was, for many years, a fixture I the skies over Wilkes County, whether it was in a hot air balloon or one of the various airplanes he owned from what I call a "flying lawn chair" on up. 

After being gifted with the propeller, I was going to bolt it on the wall when I decided instead to send it to Calvin Linville in Roaring River and have him make something with it.  Calvin, a World War II Marine, was well known as something of a folk artist and was most often referred to as the "Red Baron of Roaring River" for his own exploits as a pilot. In no time he showed up with the fan I enjoy so much--which comes on each time I turn on the lights, and reminds me of two of my favorite folks every time I walk by.

From there the young lady and her dad asked a gazillion questions which I cheerfully answered, including queries about an old leather-covered camera, a 1925 portable record player which still plays shellac records perfectly, old bottles, typewriters, adding machines, and they even suffered politely through the long version of my Miss Mary Finley story.

One item in particular seemed to catch their eye was a 1907 Trogdon's Map of North Wilkesboro, which, at that time, I had just recently acquired.  The map hung in the offices of Attorney E. James Moore from 1957 until his retirement in 2014.  The map was produced by the Winston Land and Improvement Company and is really a great piece of history I remain very pleased to have.  It was, in effect, a sales brochure for the town with lots marked as occupied or vacant as well as a treasure trove of geographical and business facts that would hopefully entice folks to come visit and then move to North Wilkesboro.

The day I picked up the map was the day of his retirement. Heather Dean was with me and she took a photograph of Jim Moore next to the map to use in his retirement story.  As he stood by the map he asked if we would like to hear the story of how he came by the map.

Of course we did!

A veteran of World War II and Korea, Jim was unmarried in the 1950's and most days he would have lunch with his mother who lived on E Street close to the Presbyterian Church.  On one of those days, he heard a commotion outside and when he walked outside, he saw that a wreck had happened at the corner of Ninth and E streets.  A lady was injured, though not badly, and Jim patched her up and sent her to the hospital.

Well, it turns out that the lady I question was Miss Ina Myers, longtime secretary to the legendary North Wilkesboro attorney Kyle Hayes, who, among other things ran for governor in 1956.  The week after the accident, Mr. Hayes had this map delivered to Jim Moore's office as a "Thank You" for being so kind to Miss Ina.

So, indeed, this map is not just a piece of history, but its travels are somewhat historic to me as well.

I will forever be grateful to the late Jim Moore for the map and for the late Miss Ina Myers for her fortuitous bump-up in 1957.

My friend, Freddie Land, an American Hero

By HEATHER DEAN

Record Reporter

How do you start a column about a friend that you recently lost?

Record Editor Jerry Lankford reminded me that Pete Mann always said, “Tell the story like you were talking to a friend.”

I hope I do him justice.

Freddie was my friend, and a friend to many. A good old Boomer boy, we always had plenty to talk about, but upon reflection, not much of it was ever about him.

I met him several years ago, as he and Charlie and Greg would come in every Wednesday for lunch at The Dispensary, and I would see them at the various events at our VFW.

Like Charlie, Freddie served in Vietnam. They both wore woven cord bracelets with the colors of the Vietnam flag, and Freddie told me he made them- that’s how he passed his time in the evenings when his PTSD would flare up. He gave me one for my birthday that year.

In 2017, I attended the Purple Hearts Ceremony in Welcome, N.C., with Charlie, Greg, and Freddie – we loaded up in Charlie’s SUV, and listened to do-wop 50’s radio all the way down. Freddie, Charlie, and several of our VFW Post 1142 members were receiving this prestigious award on this occasion and even thought I was covering it for the paper, (Edition Aug. 23, 2017) I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.  I didn’t know the circumstances on why they received them, and they didn’t say, so I didn’t ask.

Knowing I have friends who are brave and went above and beyond the call was enough for me. The three of them even came with me to the N.C. Society of Historians’ awards ceremony when I received an award for the article I wrote about it. (Even though the three of them hate sitting still, they did for the several hours it took, and seemed pleased as punch to be there with me, and for that I will be ever grateful.)

One of the things I do in my job here at The Record is the obituary page. It amazes me every week how much you find out about a person when they die. So many of them have wonderful stories, and I wonder why they were never told until now. Probably because they were like Freddie, humble people who never considered themselves extraordinary, just doing what they had to do, never mind they were making history in the process.  

On Friday, March 29, we held a Welcome Home Vietnam Day at the VFW Post, to honor those brave men and women that served and did not come back to a heroes welcome, and to hold space for those that didn’t come home. On Saturday Freddie passed away unexpectedly after having surgery.

At the funeral, I met the family he often spoke of. I had met his granddaughter before, as she came with him to lunch sometimes. We talked about Montana and horses. As I went through the line and introduced myself to the family, it turned out I didn’t need one. They knew me as Heather: The Girl from The Record, The Girl from Boomer, or The Girl that was a big help to local Veterans, and his family thanked me for being a friend of his. Now it was my turn to be pleased as punch.

I also found out how decorated Freddie was. In fact, many of his comrades didn’t know he had a shadowbox full of medals.  No less than 15 full medals, and several smaller devices. In the box were two yellowed newspaper paper clippings.

Freddie served a year in Vietnam. He participated in more than 120 aerial flights in three months over hostile territory, from October 1968 to February 1969, garnering him the Air Medal.

March 13: Bronze Star with “V” device was awarded for heroism in connection with military actions involving conflict with a hostile force.

August 14: Second Bronze Star awarded with “V” device and First Oak Leaf Cluster for heroism while serving as a machine gunner on top of a jeep as he provided security for a convoy. The convoy came under attack, and our Freddie stood exposed and fired back. Even though the machine gun jammed three times, he did not retreat. He cleared the jams and continued firing. The fourth time it jammed, he couldn’t get it cleared. Did he run? Hell no. He picked up an M-16 rifle off the ground and continued firing at the enemy, still exposed, still covering the convoy, effectively and accurately.

His citation read: “His bravery and devotion to duty under extremely hazardous conditions was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military services and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.”

January 2: While serving as a rifleman as an ambush patrol, he captured a Viet Cong Soldier, for which he received the Army Commendation Medal for Heroism with “V” device for Valor. Later he received a second Army Commendation Medal with “V device while serving as assistant gunner helping over-run an enemy force.

March 14: Freddie was wounded and stayed in the hospital (Camn Ranh Bay) for 28 days. This is what earned him the Purple Heart. Upon his dismissal he did not go home. He volunteered his last six months of service and went to Long Binh and joined the 64th Quartermaster Battalion where he becames Sp-5, drove a tanker and was yet again, a machine gunner on top of a jeep. (Again)

This assignment is when he was awarded his third Bronze Star, and second Oak Leaf Cluster. His citation stated: “By direction of the president, the Bronze Star Medal second Oak Leaf Cluster is presented top Sp-4 Frederick A. Land, United States Army who through unwavering efforts and professional ability obtained outstanding results despite the adverse conditions incident to combat involvement, during the period of October 1968-January 1969, with sense of urgency to complete the mission, he set an example that inspired his associates to strive for maximum performance. His outstanding actions, materially contributed to the efforts of the United States in the role of the Republic of Vietnam. His praiseworthy achievement and dedicated initiative are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Ninth Infantry Division and the United States Army.”

His other awards included a Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Services Medal, Meritorious Unit Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and Expert Rifleman’s Badge. Upon leaving Vietnam, Freddie came home for 30 days, and then went to Oklahoma, where he trained with missiles.

Now, ask me how much of this I knew while he was living. But also ask me who I know I could call to get me out of a Boomer ditch at 3 a.m. if need be.  Freddie Land, that’s who.

For Zion’s sake I will not be silent

By EARL COX

Special to The Record 

April 9th was election day in Israel.  As of this writing which is April 8th, it is uncertain who will be the next prime minister of Israel.  Loyalties and the polls have been changing almost minute by minute. By the time this goes to print,  I pray Israel's prime minister remains Benjamin Netanyahu and there are good reasons for this however since I am not a citizen of Israel, why should I care?  Let me explain.

As an American Christian who has had the privilege of working in senior level positions for three U.S. presidents and who has enjoyed a close association with three of Israel’s prime ministers, I have had the opportunity of experiencing behind-the-scenes workings thereby gaining insight not colored by the anti-Israel media. 

Without question, evangelical Christians are Israel's strongest supporters and a vast number of American evangelical Christians believe as I believe.  Because I am not an Israeli citizen, and not even a Jew, I realize that injecting myself into the Israeli election is a highly sensitive act.  However, for Zion's sake, I will not be silent.

Around the world people are seeking "change" however change just for the sake of something new or different is not necessarily a good idea.  It is incumbent upon all who have the privilege of voting in any country around the world, to carefully consider the credentials of all those seeking election to public office. Personalities are not what’s important.  What’s important is the outcome of what will, or will not be, accomplished through their leadership.  This applies in Israel, the United States and in every democratic country around the world.

For the past several months I have talked with Israelis and others who have vested interests in the future of Israel.  Opinions vary greatly. However, the consensus is that there is only one candidate who is deemed to be able to move Israel forward considering the current political climate and the hostile world stage.  While logic and reason do not always prevail in this world where a person such as AOC is given headline coverage on an almost daily basis, I pray Israel is (remains) in capable hands. 

Under Netanyahu’s leadership, Israel has enjoyed unprecedented economic success.  Since the 2009 elections, when he began his second term in office, the standard of living in Israel has risen by 55 percent in real terms; GDP has increased 40 percent from $30,000 to $42,000; unemployment has dropped from 7.5 percent to under 4 percent.   Therefore, Israeli citizens are far better off than they were before Netanyahu took office:  average wages have increased by 25 percent; restaurants are full and record numbers of Israelis are vacationing overseas; inequality has narrowed; and the percentage of the budget devoted to education, health and welfare has increased significantly. Netanyahu is the only Israeli leader with a proven economic track record.  Gantz, Ya’alon and Ashkenzazi have no experience to draw upon.  And, Lapid’s record as finance minister was not impressive.  

Netanyahu has greatly improved Israel’s international standing.  He has translated Israel’s growing economic and technological prowess into impressive diplomatic achievements.  He has restored ties with several African nations, including Muslim countries.  He has created regional alliances with Greece and Cyprus and has hosted a non-stop stream of foreign leaders.  Under Netanyahu Israel has become a regional power, developing ties with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states thereby harnessing common interests—primarily the fear of Iran.  This occurred in spite of protestations that such ties could not be developed without progress on the Palestinian issue.  In addition, Netanyahu has also strengthened Israel’s ties in Asia and has upgraded relations with Japan and India.  He has produced a dramatic increase in trade with China and also opened new markets in the region.  As if that weren’t enough, thanks to Netanyahu, ties with South America have also blossomed.  And, in spite of the complex situation in Syria, he has strengthened relationships with Russia.

One of Netanyahu’s greatest achievements is the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital by the United  States and other countries.  In addition, the United States and other countries are in the process of formally recognizing Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights.  Another success is that the label “occupied territory” has been removed in official U.S. State Department language on the West Bank.  No other Israeli leader has had the tenacity and long-term vision to create such dramatic changes in Israel’s diplomatic standing nor would they have been willing and able to achieve these strategic foreign policy goals.  In addition, Netanyahu has demonstrated an iron-willed backbone stance to international pressure.  He faced down President Barack Obama on the settlements and on the nuclear deal.  Netanyahu’s influence and effort enabled a reversal of the Iran nuclear deal under President Trump.  No other Israeli leader could have generated such achievements on the international stage.  

Think about all the critical defense and strategic challenges that Israel constantly faces.  During his tenure, Netanyahu has stood up to and handled them very well.  For example, he has exercised caution in the use of force, but at the same time he has not hesitated to act on multiple fronts where necessary.  The Gaza belt has experienced significantly fewer numbers of rockets firing at Israel.  In fact, residents of the Gaza belt enjoyed the most extended quiet period since the 2005 disengagement, except for the 2018 use of incendiary balloons.  In Syria, Netanyahu has managed to keep Iranians from building up capabilities to use against Israel through both extensive strikes on Iranian targets and weapon deliveries to local proxies.  In addition, he leveraged diplomatic influence via Russia.

The future of Israel is of vital importance to the world, to the United  States, and to the evangelical Christian community.  While only Israeli citizens have the right to vote in Israeli elections,  all Christians have the responsibility to pray for Israel and her people.  What happens in Israel has an impact on the entire Middle East and, in fact, the entire world.  Having the right leadership at the helm is vitally important to the safety and security of Israel by keeping rogue nations of the Middle East in check from which we all benefit.  So, while I pray that Benjamin Netanyahu remains the prime minister of Israel, no matter who the Israeli people have elected to serve as their leader, I know I have a responsibility to pray daily for the peace of Jerusalem as God directs and to pray for all of Israel.  But, this is not just my responsibility.  It is the responsibility of all who love the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It's in the Bible!

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