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reasonsforhope · 7 months

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"When Francois Beyers first pitched the concept of 3D ocean farming to the Welsh regulators, he had to sketch it on napkins.

Today the seafood farm is much more than a drawing, but if you walked along the Welsh coastal path near St David’s, all you’d see is a line of buoys. As Beyers puts it: “It’s what’s below that’s important.”

Thick tussles of lustrous seaweed suspend from the buoys, mussels cling to its furry connective ropes and dangling Chinese lantern-esque nets are filled with oysters and scallops.

“It’s like an underwater garden,” says Beyers, co-founder of the community-owned regenerative ocean farm, Câr-y-Môr. The 3-hectare site is part of a fledgling sector, one of 12 farms in the UK, which key players believe could boost ocean biodiversity, produce sustainable agricultural fertiliser and provide year-round employment in areas that have traditionally been dependent on tourism.

Created in 2020 by Beyers and six family members, including his father-in-law – an ex-shellfish farmer – the motivation is apparent in the name, which is Welsh for “for the love of the sea”. ...

Pictured: Drone shot of Câr-y-Môr, which is on the site of abandoned mussel farms. Image: Scott Chalmers

Ocean farming comes from the technical term ‘integrated multi-trophic aquaculture’, which means a mixture of different seaweed and shellfish species growing together to mutually benefit each other. But it’s not just a way of growing food with little human input, it also creates ocean habitat.

“You’re creating a breeding ground for marine animals,” explains Beyers who adds that the site has seen more gannets diving, porpoises and seals – to name a few – since before the farm was established.

Ocean farms like Câr-y-Môr, notes Ross Brown – environmental research fellow at the University of Exeter – have substantial conservation benefits.

“Setting up a seaweed farm creates an exclusion zone so fishermen can’t trawl it,” explains Brown, who has been conducting experiments on the impacts of seaweed and shellfish farms across the UK.

Brown believes a thriving ocean farming industry could provide solutions to the UK’s fish stock, which is in “a deeply troubling state” according to a report that found half of the key populations to be overfished. “It would create stepping stones where we have safe havens for fish and other organisms,” he adds.

But UK regulators have adopted a cautious approach, note Brown and Beyers, making it difficult for businesses like Câr-y-Môr to obtain licenses. “It’s been a tough old slog,” says Beyers, whose aim is to change the legislation to make it easier for others to start ocean farms.

Despite navigating uncharted territories, the business now has 14 full-time employees, and 300 community members, of which nearly 100 have invested in the community-benefit society. For member and funding manager Tracey Gilbert-Falconer, the model brings expertise but most importantly, buy-in from the tight-knit local community.

“You need to work with the community than forcing yourself in,” she observes.

And Câr-y-Môr is poised to double its workforce in 2024 thanks to a Defra grant of £1.1 million to promote and develop the Welsh seafood industry as part of the UK Seafood Fund Infrastructure Scheme. This will go towards building a processing hub, set to be operational in April, to produce agricultural fertiliser from seaweed.

Full of mineral nutrients and phosphorous from the ocean, seaweed use in farming is nothing new, as Gilbert-Falconer notes: “Farmers in Pembrokeshire talk about their grandad going down to the sea and throwing [seaweed] on their farms.”

But as the war in Ukraine has caused the price of chemical fertiliser to soar, and the sector tries to reduce its environmental impact – of which synthetic fertiliser contributes 5% of total UK emissions – farmers and government are increasingly looking to seaweed.

The new hub will have capacity to make 65,000 litres of sustainable fertiliser annually with the potential to cover 13,000 acres of farmland.

But to feed the processing hub, generate profit and reduce their dependency on grants, the co-op needs to increase the ocean farm size from three to 13 hectares. If they obtain licences, Beyers says they should break even in 18 months.

For now, Beyers reflects on a “humbling” three years but revels in the potential uses of seaweed, from construction material to clothing.

“I haven’t seen the limit yet,” he smiles."

-via Positive.News, February 19, 2024

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hotvintagepoll · 7 months

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Joan Bennett (Man Hunt, Scarlet Street, The Woman in the Window)—Joan Bennett has everything you could ever want in a hot vintage dame of the big screen, She has gorgeous big green eyes that are so expressive both when they're filled with tears or with scorn or lust. Despite being a whole five foot barely anything she brings a presence that makes her feel larger than life. Never letting any scene partner take away from her and she was up against some heavy hitters like Spencer Tracey, James Mason, Michael Redgrave, and Edward G Robinson just to name a few.. She went from being an adorable blonde to a deadly and sexy brunette. She's THE femme fatale to end femme fatale and I will not take any criticism. Her voice is distinct, her look her own, and not even her shitty husband shooting her agent in the dick stopped her; finding success in theatre and hit TV show Dark Shadows. (Screw Hollywood for being sexist but shout out to Humphrey Bogart for insisting she stay in 'We're No Angels') She should've been nominated for an Oscar for Scarlet Street. She made Fritz Lang relevant again with her amazing performances. She made noir NOIR, her influence can be over stated. She's beautiful as hell, she was a genuinely kind person despite all nonsense she was put through and though she didn't think much of the films she was in she was doing it for the LOVE of film making. I just have lots of feelings about her. She's a blorbo.

Lizabeth Scott (Dead Reckoning)—no propaganda submitted

This is round 1 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

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Joan Bennett:

She was THE leading woman in TWO famous “the woman in xyz location” films which is very funny. Fritz Lang loved her and he was correct (as always). Slayed on Dark Shadows and in Suspiria. Slayed as a blonde. Slayed as a brunette. So pretty. Excellent voice. Big sad eyes. Talent. Elegance. She’s every woman.

The epitome of a femme fatale, just look at her

Blonde, brunette, this woman can do it all

#lizabeth scott #joan bennett #hotvintagepoll #ladies 1 #fuck that old woman

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petalpetal · 5 months

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okay top 5 favorite books I think that my followers/tumblr would like in no particular order

Yume by Sifton Tracey Anipare

its magical realism that addresses the racism foreigners face in Japan (especially black people and people who are half Japanese)

The Library on Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

probably the best novel I have ever come across that has the most in depth orginal lore that you would only find a series buts it one book.

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

probably the best representation of how to escape your abusers

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

what if vampires ate books instead of blood but with a lesbian and asexual representation in it. (also gives handmaiden tale vibes)

Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura

this is a beautiful story about how bulling/family trauma can affect kids. the premise is all of these middle schoolers are invited to a fairy castle for a whole year where they have to option to be granted any wish they desire as long as they find they hidden key. within the first week its obvious they all have one thing in common none of them are gong to school because of bulling.

I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS IF YOU EVER FELT LIKE AN OUTSIDER WHILE AS A TEEN BECAUSE YOU WILL RELATE TO AT LEAST ONE OF THE CHARACTERS

if you cant get a copy of this I suggest watching the anime movie or reading the manga.

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brokehorrorfan · 3 months

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Lionsgate and Bloody Disgusting are teaming up to release Wolf Creek, Hannibal Rising, I Spit on Your Grave, You're Next, Sinister, Texas Chainsaw, and Leatherface on Steelbook Blu-ray + Digital exclusively at Walmart.

Featuring artwork by Bond, all seven titles will be released on August 20 for $24.99 each. Existing special features are included.

Be sure to check your local Walmart now for a Bloody Disgusting shelf in the electronics section, where you'll find an exclusive edition of Broke Horror Fan's Terrifier 2 VHS.

2005's Wolf Creek is written and directed by Greg McLean. John Jarratt, Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath, and Kestie Morassi star.

2007's Hannibal Rising is directed by Peter Webber and written by Thomas Harris, based on his own novel. Gaspard Ulliel, Gong Li, Rhys Ifans, and Dominic West star.

2010's I Spit on Your Grave is directed by Steven R. Monroe and written by Stuart Morse. Sarah Butler, Jeff Branson, Daniel Franzese, Rodney Eastman, Chad Lindberg, Tracey Walter, and Andrew Howard star.

2011's You're Next is directed by Adam Wingard and written by Simon Barrett. Sharni Vinson, A.J. Bowen, Nicholas Tucci, Wendy Glenn, Joe Swanberg, Barbara Crampton, and Rob Moran star.

2012's Sinister is directed by Scott Derrickson from a script he co-wrote with C. Robert Cargill. Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Fred Thompson, James Ransone, Clare Foley, and Michael Hall D'Addario star.

2013's Texas Chainsaw is directed by John Luessenhop and written by Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan, and Kirsten Elms. Alexandra Daddario, Dan Yeager, Tremaine Neverson, Tania Raymonde, Thom Barry, Paul Rae, and Bill Moseley star.

2017's Leatherface is directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo and written by Seth M. Sherwood. Stephen Dorff, Vanessa Grasse, Sam Strike, and Lili Taylor star.

#Wolf Creek #I Spit on Your Grave #You're Next #Sinister #Texas Chainsaw #Leatherface #youre next #Hannibal Rising #steelbook #lionsgate #dvd #gift #horror #ethan hawke #bond

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sjsmith56 · 5 days

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That’s What Friends Are For - A Private Man, Chapter 4

Summary: Sam comes to visit. Bucky confides in him about his concerns about several things.

Length: 4.3 K

Characters: Bucky, Rebecca, Sam, Amina.

Warnings: Bucky’s self doubt and anxiety is always there.

Author notes: The connections between family, friends, and people who care are explored more in this chapter.

<<Chapter 3

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Bucky's intervention in the robbery made it to the late news as the young woman told the TV reporter about Bucky Barnes being the only one with enough balls to stop a robber. They bleeped out the word "balls" but her account of what he did was graphic enough that some reporters came to the house to talk to him the following day. It was a surprise to him as he had been working at the docks while the late news was on. Even Rebecca hadn't seen the coverage, already being in bed, asleep. Bucky was polite but declined to be interviewed saying he was just a private citizen who did his civic duty. As the footage from the security camera in the store was played on the TV news for several days the reporters began showing up at the docks, hoping to talk to him as he arrived at work or when he was leaving. They finally gave up but he was referred to as a "reluctant hero" who obviously didn't want to be singled out for doing what any good citizen should. Several stations showed companion segments outlining his past and how he had redeemed himself with the Avengers. A couple of the stations also asked why the Avengers were not active any more. It must have made the news elsewhere because he received phone calls from several former Avengers, including Scott Lang, Clint Barton, Colonel Rhodes, and Sam.

When Sam arrived late Saturday morning he was in a good mood. After ringing the doorbell and coming in the house he kissed Rebecca on the cheek, sitting on the couch near her.

"So, how does it feel to live with a reluctant hero?" he asked.

"I've always been proud of him," she replied. "About time other people saw what I see."

"You know Buck, that story showed up on the Washington newscasts," said Sam. "A few people in the Department of Defence asked why you weren't taking on contracts for some missions."

"I hope you told them why," replied Bucky. "I can't depend on the odd contract. Not when I have responsibilities."

"That's what I told them," said Sam. "I guess Rhodey has been advocating for the Avengers to be reformed as a full time quick response team. That's why I was there this past week; to try and convince them that we're needed."

"And?" asked Bucky.

"They're interested but not enough to put funding behind it. There is a rumour that Thaddeus Ross is organizing something, but exactly what is a mystery."

Bucky smirked. He wouldn't willingly join up with that man, not when he was pushing to have Bucky shot on sight when they thought he did the bombing in Vienna in 2016. Sam turned back to Rebecca.

"Tell me about this agency that's been helping you."

"The nurse that Bucky likes, Tracey, contacted them," replied Rebecca. "They help new immigrants and refugees get used to living here. Within a couple of days we had enough people to stay the nights with me. They're ever so nice. I consider them my friends."

Bucky nodded in agreement. "They are good people. Did you tell them you asked Sam to make an appearance?"

"I might have mentioned it," laughed Rebecca. "You don't mind, do you?"

"Not at all," replied Sam. "I can fly over there while Buck drives the rental car. When do we go?"

After lunch Sam geared up while Bucky took the wheelchair and put it into Sam's car. He carried Rebecca out of the house and placed her in the front seat, buckling her seat belt. He gave Sam the address so he could input it into his GPS on the suit. When Bucky pulled up in the car there was a considerable crowd of people waiting out front. Like before there were no shortage of volunteers to wheel Rebecca around and they had already lifted her out of the front seat by the time he brought the wheelchair to them.

"Where is Captain America?" Kafeel was tugging on Bucky's sleeve. "I thought he would be in the car."

"Why ride when you can fly?" Bucky smirked as everyone's face looked up to the sky.

Suddenly Red Wing appeared above the crowd and Sam's voice came out of the speaker.

"Why don't y'all move to the back of the building where there's more space?" he asked. "I'm going to arrive in style. Bucky, go park the car. I'll wait until you're in place."

There was laughter at that last part and Bucky shook his head with a smile. He drove the car to an open spot and headed towards the back of the building. Searching through the assembled people he found Rebecca, surrounded by her caregivers and their families.

"Mr. Bucky, good, you're here," said Amina. "You don't want to miss this."

He looked up and from the west he could make out Sam approaching. A line of red smoke trailed behind him and he watched amused as Sam did all sorts of aerial maneuvers above the crowd. It was almost like watching a fireworks display as the people in the crowd gasped and cheered at the different moves Sam made. Finally he ended up hovering above them then slowly descended to an open space as the crowd parted for him.

"How y'all doing?" he asked. "I'm so glad to be here today to meet the people who have been helping my friends Bucky Barnes and Rebecca Proctor."

Bucky watched with a smile as Sam began shaking hands and doing selfies with everyone. He always was more comfortable with the recognition. To Bucky that aspect of the job always made him feel uncomfortable, like an imposter, considering that between World War II and Thanos he was regarded as something evil by most of the world. It must have shown on his face as he felt a hand slip into his. Looking down at his sister, he saw her smiling softly at him.

"It's okay," she said. "I know the truth about you. You are good, Bucky. Believe that."

He squeezed her hand and watched as Kafeel had a selfie with Sam. Then the boy looked at him and came over.

"Can I have a selfie with you?" he asked. "Could you make it look like we're arm wrestling with your metal arm?"

Rebecca took the phone as Bucky pulled his long sleeve up then he and Kafeel posed as if they were arm wrestling. When the boy looked at the picture he had a big grin on his face. Several other kids came up and Bucky obliged them as well. Amina called together the volunteers who worked with Rebecca and asked someone to take a picture of all of them with Bucky and Rebecca. Sam came up and asked to be in on the action. Standing behind them all he opened his wings to their full extent behind everyone. She texted the picture to Bucky so he could share it with Sam.

When the event began to wind down Bucky asked Rebecca if she was ready to go. She nodded, as she was ready for her afternoon nap. He brought the car around and lifted his sister out of the wheelchair, placing her in the front seat. After placing her wheelchair in the trunk he looked at Sam.

"See you back at the house?" he asked.

"You bet," replied his friend. "See you shortly."

Ten minutes later Bucky pulled up in front and carried Rebecca into the house. When he came out Sam was at the trunk taking the wheelchair out and Bucky locked up the car. After helping his sister lie down for her nap Bucky brought out a couple of beers and headed outside where Sam joined him after changing into his civilian clothes.

"They were nice people," said Sam. "Reminds me of the neighbours in Delacroix. Helpful, thoughtful people."

"They are," agreed Bucky. "If you want to go out tonight a couple offered to sit up with Rebecca."

"I'm good," replied Sam. "I was out a lot in Washington, schmoozing and trying to bend anyone's ear to fund the Avengers. It was like pulling teeth. I don't know what the issue is."

"It's funny, but the first time we went to the newcomer centre I jumped onto the roof to retrieve a soccer ball," said Bucky. "They all asked why I wasn't an Avenger still. They seemed disappointed that the government wouldn't fund us. I had no answers for them, me the unlikely Avenger."

Sam leaned forward and put his hand on Bucky's shoulder. "Oh man, don't say that. You were in Wakanda, you were in the Battle of Earth then you and I fought the Flag Smashers."

"Yeah, we did but I pissed the Wakandans off to do it. I got to watch John Walker get a big money contract to be U.S. Agent and I'm working night shift on the docks barely making enough to pay the bills. It's ... disheartening."

"I hear you," replied Sam. "I've only had a few military contracts since the Flag Smashers. At least the fishing business is picking up. I met Jasmine. Tell me more about the nurse. You have a picture?"

Bucky pulled his phone out and looked through his photo gallery. There was a picture of them from the Sudanese gathering, showing them together looking at a display. Amina sent it to him. He handed the phone to Sam. With a smile he looked closely.

"She's very nice looking," he said. "What's her name?"

"Tracey Harris," said Bucky. "She's divorced, quiet, but a good listener. I feel comfortable with her. She's in Belize, doing volunteer work. Said she didn't think she could stay away during the cooling off period. She's been gone three weeks."

"Have you ...?"

"No," said Bucky quickly. "One kiss, when she said goodbye. But she's the one who made the first move. Asked to be removed as Rebecca's nurse. I dreamed of her. A nice romantic dream of us dancing."

"To one of your 1940s songs?"

"No, it was another song, newer. I don't know the name but there's Rudolph Valentino and Greta Garbo in the lyrics. It was nice."

Sam looked up the lyrics on his cell phone and found several songs. He picked the first one and began to play it. Bucky leaned forward and listened, his face breaking into a smile.

"Yeah, that's it! What's it called?"

"Right Before Your Eyes by a group called America," said Sam.

Bucky looked it up and saved it to his playlist. Sam smiled softly at his friend's excitement. This nurse must be a very understanding person for Bucky to feel a connection to her. A thought occurred to Sam.

"I might be out of line but if you haven't been hooking up with anyone how are you going to handle seeing Tracey when she gets back?" asked Sam. "That's a long drought. When was the last time you were with anyone?"

"I don't want to talk about it," said Bucky, tersely. "If it gets that far I'll be a gentleman about it."

"Alright," replied Sam. "Fair enough. You're a private man. I just thought you might want to talk about it with a friend."

Bucky took a drink of his beer and gave out an audible breath. Damn Sam and his counsellor tactics. He had been thinking of it, ever since he kissed Tracey. It was going to be hard enough to show her what he was packing, never mind keeping control, and a part of him imagined her backing out of any relationship with him once they became intimate. He looked over to his small garden trying to come up with something, anything to explain his turmoil.

"Buck," said Sam, gently, noticing the anxiety on Bucky's face. "I know it hasn't been easy for you. For as much as I tease you I do care that you're alright. It's not something I'll gossip about; I can assure you of that. All bullshit aside, you're my friend and I'm here for you."

Bucky took another drink of his beer. "The last time I was with a woman was in Wakanda, before the Snap," he admitted. "It was a kindness that was offered by a local woman, no strings attached. I've had a few other ... encounters since I started living with Rebecca. I'm not proud of them but it was just a way to get a release."

Sam considered Bucky's words and realized what that admission probably cost him. As a man of an earlier time it was probably something he would rather not have spoken about. Sam took a drink of his beer and looked his friend in the eye.

"Thank you for trusting me," he said. "There's no judgement from me because I know how hard it is for you to connect with people. I'm genuinely happy you've found someone to have a relationship with. She'll be involved with a man that I consider to be kind, loyal, and honourable."

Bucky nodded his head in acknowledgment and drank his beer. It was still a difficult admission to make and he was silent for some time.

"I was thinking of stringing some lights up in the trees," said Bucky hesitantly at first, "and getting a nice patio table with a couple of chairs. Could even get one of those outdoor speakers that connect to the phone so we could have music back here. I'm still not comfortable going to a restaurant but I could make something and serve it to Tracey back here. I think I've made this back garden look pretty nice."

"It is a nice garden," agreed Sam. "You've kept it up well. I could help you before I have to leave tomorrow night. You could have a nice date back here."

Bucky smiled in appreciation and finished his beer. He asked Sam if he wanted another and went inside. Rebecca was awake and he helped her into the bathroom while he picked up three beers and took them out to the garden. He brought another lawn chair out from the shed and returned to the house to get his sister, carrying her out in his arms, and placing her in the third seat. Sam told her about Bucky's idea to string lights around and get a nice table so they could eat a meal outside.

"That sounds wonderful," she replied. "It already looks good with all the flowers you planted and the lights would make it look so pretty at night. We could sit out here and enjoy the fresh air. Why don't you call one of the volunteers to sit with me while you two go to the garden centre?"

Half an hour later Sam and Bucky were on their way to the garden centre while Amina sat with Rebecca. She brought her children with her and they played a board game on the grass while the two women had tea. In the car Bucky gave Sam directions and tapped his finger to the music playing on the radio. It was tuned to an R&B station, with some older Motown that was sprinkled throughout the more modern offerings.

"You should compile a playlist for that date," said Sam. "You have that first song but there are others you could play to set the mood."

"I'm not trying to seduce her," said Bucky. "I want a relationship, not just a, what do you call it, a booty call."

"I know, but she is a modern woman," replied Sam. "You need the right songs. Do you know any of her friends?"

"Just the other nurse that took over from her and I don't know if they're actual friends. I think Tracey's like me, solitary."

"Okay," said Sam. "I would say to go for soft jazz, maybe even some songs from your era." Bucky looked at him, expecting some criticism from Sam. "Don't give me that look. There's some good music from your era. Hell, you probably listened to Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, all of those legends. Am I right?"

"I saw a few in the clubs," replied Bucky. He thought for a moment. "There's a song that came out in the late 30s, The Nearness of You. Hoagy Carmichael wrote it but Glenn Miller Orchestra performed it. Danced to that a lot."

"I think I've heard an Ella Fitzgerald version," said Sam. "We can look that up when we get back to your place. What other songs were your "go to" songs for romance?"

Bucky made an audible sigh as if he couldn't believe Sam was making him do this. "Harbor Lights, sung by Frances Langford. The Man I Love. I saw Billie Holiday sing it live; she poured her heart into it. Saw Lena Horne sing it live as well. She was from Brooklyn."

"You saw Billie Holiday and Lena Horne, live, back in the day, no shit?"

"No shit," smiled Bucky. "Sam, I went to a lot of jazz clubs, not just in Brooklyn but in Harlem, too. Incredible music. Good people."

"Damn, we've known each other what, eight years?" smirked Sam. "You still surprise me."

"Eight years minus the five of the Blip," replied Bucky. "You never asked before."

Sam chuckled then pulled into the parking lot of the garden centre. They found the lighting section and began looking at their choices. They settled on a combination of white fairy lights for the trees and coloured fairy lights that could be strung along the fence and bushes. Sam also suggested a couple of lanterns that could be placed on the ground for extra mood lighting. They picked out a café table that could fit three and took three chairs, one for Bucky, one for Rebecca and one for a guest. Just before they went to the cash register Bucky stopped and looked at a pergola.

"That might be nice for shade during the day," he said, then looked at the price tag. "I don't think I can afford it."

"Maybe they have a payment plan," noted Sam, who looked for a sales person to ask.

The sales person confirmed that they had a no interest payment plan. They would also deliver it to the house as the package it came in was quite heavy, which made Bucky smirk. After several seconds considering it he nodded his head and they began to enter the information. As they looked up Bucky's credit record the sales person turned to him.

"There's no credit record for you," he said. "Um, it's not really a problem but I can't offer the no interest plan. I have to charge 5%. It will add about $10 a month but the good part is that you'll get a credit record from it and as long as you make your payments it will serve you in the long run."

Bucky could feel the anxiety building inside of him as he looked at his hands, feeling almost helpless. Sam put his hand on Bucky's arm and nodded that it would be alright.

"Okay," breathed Bucky. "I'll agree to that."

A passerby dropped a package and Bucky leaned down to pick it up for them, revealing his metal arm. The sales person saw it and gave out a little breath.

"You're him," he said. "I saw the news story about you stopping that robber at the liquor store. They had another segment on you, about your past life. That's why you don't have a credit record. Man, you went through so much." He reached into his shirt pocket and took out a business card, writing a phone number on the back. "Listen, these pergolas can be tricky. Call me on my cell. I can come over and help. My grandpa was in the 107th, after you joined the Howling Commandos but he only had good things to say about you."

The man extended the business card and Bucky smiled, taking the card, but feeling slightly embarrassed at the recognition. They finished the paperwork and the man gave him a slip for the cashier. On the way out to the car with their purchases Sam watched Bucky's face, saying nothing.

"Nice man," Sam finally said. "You should take him up on his offer. You're going to need two sets of hands for some of that."

Bucky nodded, feeling a little overwhelmed by the man's attention and his offer. Sam put the radio on and they drove back to the house in silence. When they brought everything into the back yard Amina's kids asked if they could help put up the fairy lights. At first Bucky was hesitant but Amina assured him they had done something similar at their house so he nodded. Both Amina and Rebecca watched as Sam and Bucky got the lights out and unravelled the strings. Kafeel began to climb the bigger tree to begin stringing the lights in it.

"Amina, are you comfortable with that?" asked Bucky.

"Yes, he climbs trees all the time," she replied. "Besides, you would catch him if he fell, wouldn't you?"

"Yeah, but what if he falls when my back is turned?"

"Then he learns to be more careful," was her answer. "Mr. Bucky, my children were born in a war zone. Danger has been part of their lives until we were accepted as refugees here. I'm not going to stop my children from climbing a tree."

Kafeel gave Bucky a big grin and climbed up to the first set of branches, taking the string with him. Sam helped the other two children with stringing the coloured lights on the fence. By the time Amina was ready to leave Kafeel had fully strung the biggest tree while Bucky nervously monitored him from below. The other children and Sam finished stringing the coloured lights along one fence and the bushes at the base of the fence. After they left Sam and Bucky assembled the table and unpacked the chairs. Bucky started up the barbecue and went inside the house where he had steaks marinating while Sam sat with Rebecca. Pulling out some baking potatoes he prepared them to go on the grill and set them on the rack. Then he made a big salad. Sam came in to get another beer for himself and a glass of water for Rebecca. They both relaxed as Bucky handled the cooking.

The sun was almost setting when they finally sat down for supper at the new patio set. Sam set up the patio speaker and synced his phone to it, bringing up a soft jazz playlist. As it got darker the sensor on the power source activated and the lights turned on bringing a glad cry from Rebecca.

"Oh, it's looks so pretty. I really like this Bucky. That was such a good idea."

Bucky looked around at the lights. "It does look nice, doesn't it? You know, with these lights we could probably host a little gathering with the volunteers. It was nice having Amina and her kids here. They were helpful."

They ate their meal in the glow of the lights, enjoying each other's company and by the time they finished Rebecca was yawning. As Bucky prepared her for bed Sam cleaned up. Then Bucky came into the kitchen with what Sam would call a shit eating grin on his face.

"She wants you to read her a bedtime story," he said. "I usually read to her every night but with you here ...."

"What should I read?" asked Sam.

Bucky gave him an even bigger grin. "She already has it picked out."

The two men walked to the bedroom and Rebecca handed Sam a slim paperback that looked like a children's book. When he saw the cover he laughed out loud, then gave the old woman an incredulous look.

"You really want me to read this?" he asked.

"Hell yes," she said, then gestured at Bucky. "He won't. I paid good money for that book. Ordered it online. So someone is going to read it to me."

"Alright then," said Sam, sitting on the edge of the bed as he opened it. "Go the Fuck to Sleep, by Adam Mansbach."

Bucky watched from the door as Sam read the entire book to Rebecca. By the last page they were both giggling and Sam could barely say the words as he couldn't help laughing but he toughed it out. He looked back at Bucky with a big grin then leaned over Rebecca and kissed her on the forehead.

"You are the coolest younger sister I've ever met," he said. "You're way cooler than my sister, Sarah. Don't ever change, you hear me?"

"I hear you, Sam," she said, smiling mischievously. "Can I have some water?"

"No," he laughed. "Go the fuck to sleep."

They both laughed hard, and he kissed her again then Bucky came over to kiss her, taking the book and putting it on her dresser. After fixing the covers so they were perfect he followed Sam to the door and stood by the light, gazing at her with fondness.

"You know I love you, right?" he said to her.

"I know. I love you, too."

He turned off the light and closed the door. Sam was sitting on the living room couch and watched Bucky come out of the hallway. It was understandable why Bucky was devoted to Rebecca. Even Sam found it hard to contemplate ever living separately from Sarah and the boys. Rebecca was Bucky's anchor to normal and he needed it, needed that connection to people.

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It's the most iconic race in the world so it's deserved it's own post & playlist. I give you the all the drivers in the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans racing tunes. Enjoy (even though this post is a little late). 😊

John Hartshorne (18th April 1957) - Malcolm Vaughan - The World Is Mine

Thomas Flohr (17th March 1960) - Bert Weedon - Big Beat Boogie

Claudio Schiavoni (14th November 1960) - Brenda Lee - I Want To Be Wanted

Satoshi Hoshino (7th April 1961) - Nat 'King' Cole - The World In My Arms

Johnny Laursen (16th February 1964) - Cliff Richard - Don't Talk To Him

George Kurtz (5th May 1965) - Pretty Things - Honey I Need

Hiroshi Koizumi (25th May 1969) - Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

Takeshi Kimura (22nd October 1970) - Tom Jones - I (Who Have Nothing)

Ben Keating (18th August 1971) - Gilbert O'Sullivan - We Will

John Falb (13th December 1971) - The Who - Let's See Action

Alexander Mattschull (2nd March 1972) - The Partridge Family - It's One Of Those Nights

Michael Wainwright (25th July 1973) - Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

Rodrigo Sales (2nd November 1973) - Rod Stewart - Oh No Not My Baby

Ian James (22nd July 1974) - Main Ingredient - Just Don't Want To Be Lonely

Naveen Rao (21st May 1975) - Billy Swan - Don't Be Cruel

Giacomo Petrobelli (7th November 1975) - George Harrison - You

Hiroshi Hamaguchi (1st October 1976) - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown

Francois Perrodo (14th February 1977) - Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way

Valentino Rossi (16th February 1979) - The Pretenders - Stop Your Sobbing

Sebastien Bourdais (28th February 1979) - Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army

Brendan Iribe (12th August 1979) - David Bowie - DJ

David Heinemeier Hansson (15th October 1979) - Secret Affair - Time For Action

Jenson Button (19th January 1980) - Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

Scott Dixon (22nd July 1980) - Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say

Ryan Hardwick (3rd October 1980) - Gladys Knight & The Pips - Taste Of Bitter Love

Frederic Makowiecki (22nd November 1980) - David Bowie - Fashion

Ahmad Al Harthy (31st August 1981) - Central Line - Walking Into Sunshine

Patrick Pilet (8th October 1981) - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir

Andre Lotterer (19th November 1981) - The Four Tops - When She Was My Girl

Loic Duval (12th June 1982) - Danger Danger - Comin' Home

Jose Maria Lopez (26th April 1983) - Eurthymics - Love Is A Stranger

P.J Hyett (10th August 1983) - Shakin' Stevens - It's Late

Augusto Farfus (3rd September 1983) - Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)

Francois Heriau (25th October 1983) - Hot Streak - Body Work

Neel Jani (8th December 1983) - Robert Plant - In The Mood

Richard Lietz (17th December 1983) - Ann Breen - Pal Of My Cradle Days

Alessandro Pier Guidi (18th December 1983) - Black Lace - Superman

Oliver Jarvis (9th January 1984) - Lionel Richie - Running With The Night

James Cottingham (21st January 1984) - Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield

Daniel Serra (24th February 1984) - Bourgie Bourgie - Breaking Point

Franck Perara (21st March 1984) - World Famous Supreme Team - Hey DJ

Nicolas Lapierre (2nd April 1984) - Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me

Arnold Robin (7th October 1984) - Orange Juice - Lean Period

Matteo Cressoni (28th October 1984) - Tracey Ullman - Helpless

Nick Tandy (5th November 1984) - Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights

Robert Kubica (7th December 1984) - Meat Loaf - Nowhere Fast

Ben Hanley (22nd January 1985) - Bronski Beat - It Ain't Necessarily So

Filipe Albuquerque (13th June 1985) - Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA

Salih Yoluc (22nd August 1985) - Maria Vidal - Body Rock

Renger Van Der Zande (16th February 1986) - The Damned - Eloise

Rahel Frey (23rd February 1986) - Madonna - Dress You Up

Maxime Martin (20th March 1986) - Dee C Lee - Come Hell Or Waters High

Paul Di Resta (16th April 1986) - Simple Minds - Sanctify Yourself

Romain Grosjean (17th April 1986) - Jim Diamond - Hi Ho Silver

Mathias Beche (28th June 1986) - Madonna - Live To Tell

Davide Rigon (26th August 1986) - Pam Hall - Dear Boopsie

Kamui Kobayashi (13th September 1986) - Modern Talking - Brother Louie

Rene Rast (26th October 1986) - Marti Webb & The Simon May Orchestra - Always There

Edoardo Mortara (12th January 1987) - Mick Karn - Buoy

Francesco Castellacci (4th April 1987) - Lionel Richie - Se La

Alex Malykhin (17th August 1987) - Total Contrast - Jody

Tom Van Rompuy (8th September 1987) - Marshall Hain - Dancin' In The City

Darren Leung (25th September 1987) - ABC - The Night You Murdered Love

Jean-Karl Vernay (31st October 1987) - Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Somebody

Nicky Catsburg (15th February 1988) - The Cure - Hot Hot Hot

Paul Lafarque (8th July 1988) - Natalie Cole - Everlasting

Daniel Mancinelli (23rd July 1988) - Maxi Priest - Wild World

Colin Braun (22nd September 1988) - The Beatmasters & PP Arnold - Burn It Up

Kevin Estre (28th October 1988) - Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry By Happy

Sebastien Buemi (31st October 1988) - Robert Palmer - She Makes My Day

Miguel Molina (17th February 1989) - Big Country - Peace In Our Time

Sarah Bovy (15th May 1989) - Royal House ft Ian Star - A Better Way

Christopher Mies (24th May 1989) - Swing Out Sister - You On My Mind

James Calado (13th June 1989) - Robert Palmer - Change His Ways

Matt Bell (5th November 1989) - Erasure - Drama!

Marco Wittmann (24th November 1989) - D Mob Introducing Cathy Dennis - C'mon And Get My Love

Brendon Hartley (10th November 1989) - Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise

Mirko Bortolotti (10th January 1990) - Inner City - Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'

Andrea Caldarelli (14th February 1990) - The Beloved - Hello

Stephane Richelmi (17th March 1990) - David A Stewart ft Candy Dulfer - Lily Was Here

Ollie Millroy (21st April 1990) - Lloyd Cole - Don't Look Back

Jean-Eric Vergne (25th April 1990) - MC Duke - The Final Conflict

Earl Bamber (9th July 1990) - Luciano Pavarotti - Nessun Dorma

Michael Christensen (28th August 1990) - DNA ft Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner

Marco Sorensen (6th September 1990) - Happy Mondays - Step On

Matthias Kaiser (22nd January 1991) - Alexander O'Neal - All True Man

Jack Hawksworth (28th February 1991) - Patsy Cline - I Fall To Pieces

Ryan Cullen (26th March 1991) - The Bee Gees - Secret Love

Ben Barker (23rd April 1991) - Inspiral Carpets - Caravan

Daniel Juncadella (7th May 1991) - Pet Shop Boys - Where The Streets Have No Name

Laurens Vanthoor (8th May 1991) - Vic Reeves & The Roman Numerals - Born Free

Jordan Taylor (10th May 1991) - K-Klass - Rhythm Is A Mystery

Will Stevens (28th June 1991) - Divinyls - I Touch Myself

Klaus Bachler (27th July 1991) - Amy Grant - Baby Baby

Robin Frijns (7th August 1991) - Voice Of The Beehive - Monsters And Angels

Jakub Smiechowski (11th October 1991) - Gloria Estefan - Live For Loving You

Paul-Loup Chatin (19th October 1991) - Oleta Adams - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

Harry Tincknell (29th October 1991) - Public Enemy - Can't Truss It

Nicolas Costa (14th November 1991) - Love And Money - Winter

Rene Binder (1st January 1992) - James - Sound

Nico Muller (25th February 1992) - Texas - Alone With You

Stoffel Vandoorne (26th March 1992) - The Charlatans - Weirdo

Zacharie Robichon (31st May 1992) - Michael Jackson - In The Closet

Norman Nato (8th July 1992) - KWS - Please Don't Go

Felipe Nasr (21st August 1992) - Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson - The Best Things In Life Are Free

Alex Lynn (17th September 1993) - Pet Shop Boys - Go West

Pipo Derani (12th October 1993) - Salt-N-Pepa - Shoop

Antonio Giovinazzi (14th December 1993) - Brian May - Last Horizon

Michelle Gatting (31st December 1993) - Belinda Carlisle - Lay Down Your Arms

Alex Riberas (27th January 1994) - Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle - A Whole New World

Ryo Hirakawa (7th March 1994) - Morrissey - The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get

Giorgio Roda (18th March 1994) - Urban Cookie Collective - Sail Away

Daniil Kvyat (26th April 1994) - Roxette - Sleeping In My Car

Mathieu Jaminet (24th October 1994) - Take That - Sure

Matthieu Vaxiviere (3rd December 1994) - Sophie B Hawkins - Don't Don't Tell Me No

Raffaele Marciello (17th December 1994) - PJ & Duncan - Eternal Love

Mikkel Jensen (31st December 1994) - Pearl Jam - Spin The Black Circle

Nyck De Vries (6th February 1995) - M People - Open Your Heart

Matt Campbell (17th February 1995) - MN8 - I've Got A Little Something For You

Alessio Rovera (22nd June 1995) - Pizzaman - Sex On The Streets

Charlie Eastwood (11th August 1995) - Oasis - Some Might Say

Jack Aitken (23rd September 1995) - Vanessa Williams - Colours Of The Wind

Dennis Olsen (14th April 1996) - Oasis - Supersonic

Antonio Fuoco (20th May 1996) - Kavana - Crazy Chance

Matteo Cairoli (1st June 1996) - Gloria Estefan - Reach

Kelvin Van Der Linde (20th June 1996) - Blur - Charmless Man

James Allen (4th July 1996) - Gina G - Ooh Aah.. Just A Little Bit

Larry Ten Voorde (2nd November 1996) - Los Del Rio - Macarena

Sean Gelael (1st November 1996) - Huff & Puff - Help Me Make It

Ben Barnicoat (20th December 1996) - Phil Collins - Dance Into The Light

Mikkel O.Pedersen (26th January 1997) - The Prodigy - Poison

Nicklas Nielsen (6th February 1997) - Kavana - I Can Make You Feel Good

Ben Tuck (3rd March 1997) - Space - Dark Clouds

Alex Palou (1st April 1997) - Spice Girls - Who Do You Think You Are

Louis Deletraz (22nd April 1997) - Michelle Gayle - Sensational

Ferdinand Habsburg (20th June 1997) - Sneaker Pimps - Six Underground

Laurents Horr (11th September 1997) - Refugee Allstars & Lauryn Hill - The Sweetest Thing

Frederik Schandorff (26th December 1997) - Course - Best Love

Dries Vanthoor (20th April 1998) - Ultra - Say You Do

Erwan Bastard (9th June 1998) - Solid Harmonie - I Want You To Want Me

Job Van Uitert (10th October 1998) - Ultra - The Right Time

Callum Ilott (11th November 1998) - Culture Club - I Just Wanna Be Loved

Mick Schumacher (22nd March 1999) - Men Of Vizion - Do You Feel Me? (Freak You)

Marino Sato (12th May 1999) - Melky Sedeck - Raw

Sheldon Van Der Linde (13th May 1999) - Busta Rhymes ft Janet Jackson - What's It Gonna Be?

Fabio Scherer (13th June 1999) - Bjork - All Is Full Of Love

Riccardo Pera (4th July 1999) - Salt Tank - Dimension

Julien Andlauer (5th July 1999) - Luscious Jackson - Ladyfingers

Phil Hanson (5th July 1999) - Tina Cousins - Forever

Ritomo Miyata (10th August 1999) - Lolly - Viva La Radio

Robert Shwartzman (16th September 1999) - Paul Johnson - Get Get Down

Bent Viscaal (18th September 1999) - Supergrass - Moving

Rui Andrade (23rd September 1999) - Lauryn Hill - Everything Is Everything

Gregoire Saucy (26th December 1999) - Holly Johnson - The Power Of Love

Scott Huffaker (28th December 1999) - Leann Rimes - Crazy

Felipe Drugovich (23rd May 2000) - Mel C & Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes - Never Be The Same Again

Timur Boguslavskiy (30th April 2000) - Andreas Johnson - Glorious

Yifei Ye (16th June 2000) - Peter Lazonby - Sacred Cycles

Sebastian Baud (6th July 2000) - Morgan - Flying High

Oliver Rasmussen (6th November 2000) - Texas - In Demand

Nicolas Varrone (6th November 2000) - Darude - Feel The Beat

Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer (19th November 2000) - Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue - Kids

Clement Novalak (23rd December 2000) - Kandi - Don't Think I'm Not

Alex Quinn (29th December 2000) - Britney Spears - Stronger

Simon Mann (10th February 2001) - ATB ft York - The Fields Of Love

Roman De Angelis (15th February 2001) - Ash - Shining Light

Charles Milesi (4th March 2001) - Spooks - Things I've Seen

Joel Sturm (28th November 2001) - Dido - Hunter

Frederik Vesti (13th January 2002) - Westlife - Queen Of My Heart

Olli Caldwell (11th June 2002) - Sugababes - Freak Like Me

Bijoy Garg (15th July 2002) - The Prodigy - Baby's Got A Temper

Antonio Serravalle (18th September 2002) - Nore - Nothin'

Reshad De Gerus (1st July 2003) - Flaming Lips - Fight Test

Malthe Jakobsen (29th October 2003) - Sheryl Crow - The First Cut Is The Deepest

Carl Bennett (2nd September 2004) - Stonebridge ft Therese - Put Em High

Esteban Masson (18th September 2004) - Easyworld - How Did It Ever Come To This

Nico Pino (21st September 2004) - Kylie Minogue - Slow

Kyffin Simpson (9th October 2004) - The 411 - Dumb

Nolan Siegel (8th November 2004) - Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot

Lorenzo Fluxa (23rd November 2004) - Daniel Bedingfield - Nothing Hurts Like Love

Jonas Ried (18th December 2004) - Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten

Vladislav Lomko (27th December 2004) - Electric Six - Radio Gaga

Morris Schuring (20th February 2005) - Keane - Bedshaped

Maceo Capietto (12th January 2006) - James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover

Conrad Laursen (11th May 2006) - Beyonce ft Slim Thug - Check On It

And here is the link to the playlist 😊

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