Post by Alex Vipond on May 12, 2016 0:03:39 GMT -8
Alex Vipond: The bus was packed, mostly, and ready to roll out the next day. All that was left was what everyone absolutely needed between now and the time they left. They'd managed to get a lot done in their time there. Animals had been purchased and time was spent with them. Time that made it difficult to leave. Alex was in the stable, hands caressing the neck of the black Friesian mare. Kissing her nose, he snuggled her as she sniffed at him and lipped his hair. It wouldn't be long before he'd look like Cameron Diaz in Something About Mary thanks to Jayley's spit.
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne was leaning in the doorway of the stable, arms folded over her stomach as she watched Alex. "You know, I can't help but wonder if this was a bad idea." She pushed off the frame and moved to join him, her hand sliding up his back under his jacket. Not for long, though, because Winston was leaning his head over to investigate. "How are we ever supposed to leave you guys?" That was said to the black and white horse as she reached up to stroke his cheek. There may have been a bit of baby tone in her voice.
Alex Vipond: "We'll just have to spend more time here, that's all." Yep, he was attached. That was fer shure. "Next time we're bringing the furry kids," because Gus, Sherman, and all four of the cats were missed while they were gone. Slipping his arm around Adrienne, he continued to caress Jayley's neck. The other horses would get their love too, Cyrus, Sylvia, Teddy and ... yes, Teddy. "Would it be crazy to spend our honeymoon here? Screw the exotic locales, and just spend time here on the farm?"
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne chuckled, mostly for what Alex said, but also because Winston was nuzzling at her. "I wouldn't say crazy. That way we don't have to be away from Grayson. Though... a few days on a private beach wouldn't hurt..." Just not for the entire honeymoon!
Sawyer E Monroe: She was in her jeans and blue fitted tee shirt, but like every day since they'd gotten the goats, she had little Prudence in her arms snuggled happily against her chest. She popped into the barn and sighed "Ok, so...a goat on the bus - is that a definite no?" Lil thing didn't even bleat, it was looking damn near asleep as she petted one of its ears. Didn't hurt to ask! –d
Alex Vipond: Chuckling, Alex nodded. "A few days on a private beach is doable..." He looked over his shoulder at Sawyer as she came in with ... Which one was it? "I'm not sure the kid would appreciate the trip, but we're definitely feeling the withdrawals already."
Wrinkled Black: Hearing Sawyer, she turned and grinned. "Aaaw, lil Prudence.." When close enough, Adrienne reached to scritch at one of her ears. "It'd probably freak you out a lot, sweetheart.." Not to mention veeeery enclosed space.
Sawyer E Monroe: Prudence, the little black and white spotted one that hadn't left her sight unless she had to go in the house since she picked it up at the goat farm. She hadn't even checked her computer for work since they got them! Just her, the goat, her camera/phone. Sawyer sighed and stroked her little neck. "True. I miss her already. I mean I adore all of them, but she's special. " Lip pout looking down at Pru. "Totally going to have to have babeh goat detox " –d
Alex Vipond: "It's all too easy to get attached." Speaking of attached, now that Alex was facing away from Jayley, she was tugging at his jacket collar in between lipping his hair and ear. Fortunately he'd already gotten into the habit of not wearing his earrings, due to Grayson's grabby hands.
Wrinkled Black: Jayley had her snickering. "We'll definitely have to come out here more often. Maybe some weekend trips when the jet's available?" Because who wouldn't love a riding weekend?!
Sawyer E Monroe: "Um...I have no life. So...maybe you can let me tag along sometimes to play with the goats?" Because yes, they had the beautiful horses, but she was totally in love with these ridiculous little hoppy animals that had her laughing pretty much the whole time she was with them. People were probably sick to death of pics in texts from her the past few days. #goatlife! -d
Alex Vipond: "Leave on a Thursday, come back on a Monday." he nodded. Alex could totally get behind that. "I'd like to spend at least one weekend a month on the farm." Nodding to Sawyer, he chuckled. "You're on."
Wrinkled Black: "Twist my arm." That was to Alex, said with a wink. She was then looking to Sawyer, pointing a finger at her. "Now, when we're in the Bahamas, we're not bringing back any kind of fauna. No matter how cute you may think the iguanas are."
Sawyer E Monroe: Sawyer couldn't help but laugh a bit hearing them, nose wrinkling a bit as Pru tried sucking and nibbling on her fingers. Didn't hurt, just felt strange as hell. Cracking up at Adrienne's finger pointing. "Ok, I will not petition to obtain any creature large or small from the Bahamas. Besides, I was already just trying to see if there was like a nanny-cam for barns so we could watch the horses and goats wherever you are with a wifi connection. Also, Im hoping to be entirely too distracted to be looking at anything with more than two legs" –d
Alex Vipond: "Yeah, no, totally illegal to carry off the iguanas." he nodded. Yep, Ki had tried that and got four kinds of snotty about it when he gave the iguana to Sarah without asking anyone, let alone her dad, if she could have one, or what it would entail to take one stateside. And it was during that little bit of research that it had been found out that it was illegal to be in possession of said animal. When Sawyer asked about a nanny-cam for the barns, yes, Alex's eyes lit up. "Ooohh we could so do that. I'm sure Tza would have no issue installing it."
Sawyer E Monroe: Look, see that smile? Same look she got when there was a shoe sale. Joy and happiness!
Wrinkled Black: "Oh good grief..." Adrienne was laughing, despite the roll of her eyes, as she stepped toward Winston to press a kiss to his nose. "You get used to him, I promise.." That mutter was to the horse.
Sawyer E Monroe: "Awww, come on. You can't tell me that just looking at their sweet faces doesnt just make you super happy, right?"
Alex Vipond: Chuckling at Adrienne's quip, Alex gave Jayley one last stroke of the neck before he was moving to Teddy, the large. Not that he was huge, he just over fifteen hands but he was bigger than Teddy the pony, who was twelve hands, and Grayson's, as soon as Grayson was able to you know, sit up on his own and all.
Sawyer E Monroe: "Just get interactive nanny cam with a monitor, that way you can do it when you want" Because computers, and security, she knew a thing or two.
Alex Vipond: "It wouldn't be a bad idea to check over the security and see what, if any upgrades can be installed."
Wrinkled Black: "And make sure they're being taken care of properly...." Yup, she was totally on board with the barn security camera.
Sawyer E Monroe: "She pointed up to the rafters "The wires can safely be out of reach of people and horses up there, mounting what you need to, and then if you get something in the wireless variety, you can have the monitors where they lift and lower from your end system. Out in the paddocks, just have cameras and you can watch them having their exercises, or training, that sort of thing" –d
Alex Vipond: "And if we can make goofy faces at them and tell them we miss them in the process...." You know. Gravy.
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne's forehead dropped to Winston's as she fought back a snicker.
Sawyer E Monroe: GRin! "Exactly!" Because it made sense to her...in her basically only animal attachment since she was a child phase here!
Alex Vipond: "So, you know security..." He looked at Sawyer. "You want the job?" Made sense to him.
Sawyer E Monroe: "Me? Yeah...I can look up and order all the stuff while we're on the island and once it gets in, won't take but a day or two to install everything, depending on weather and luck" Because with electronics, sometimes shit just happened. She looked down and plopped a kiss to Prudence's head before looking back up. "Can I order one for the goat area too? " Because...Prudence. Obviously. –d
Wrinkled Black: "Gives you more chances to come and visit." Visit, work, same diff, right? Slowly stroking Winston's neck, she looked back to Alex and Sawyer. "Maybe even the dog course? Goats on a dog course would make some awesome YouTube videos." Just sayin'.
Alex Vipond: "Cool." Alex nodded. "Could just have the stuff drop shipped here and it will be waiting for you when you arrive." When she asked about the goats, Alex chuckled. "I think it would be a good idea to have all the animal areas covered." He looked at Adrienne and chuckled again, nodding. "Exactly."
Sawyer E Monroe: She was grinning and nodding "Excellent point. Ok, so, I ah...well, full disclosure, most of my experience is how to break into security systems, so this is a different angle. So if you're good with it, I'd like to take some pictures and notes about what kind of security cameras and monitors and remote access would work best and most function for the money. I know the chances of anyone coming in to steal your animals is slim, but this way you at least know why I would recommend a camera that costs a little more due to the better night vision clarity, or a system that has a failsafe if the wifi goes down, that sort of thing. " –d
Alex Vipond: "Hey, who better to design a system than someone with the know-how on how to beat them?" Alex shrugged. "The government hires hackers all the time to test and beef up their web security."
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne nodded in agreement. "Exactly. And who better to trust than someone who has an emotional interest in what's being secured?" She scrunched her nose up at Prudence, even if she wasn't looking.
Sawyer E Monroe: Sawyer would straight up shoot someone over that little goat in her arms. Not even her goa, their goat! But she'd friggin take someone OUT without an apology! "Awww Prudence is maaddee for the camera. Lookit that face" getting a little noise out of her as she scritched beneath her chin. "nothin but the best, none of that on some mega-a-month bullshit system that just calls the cops. We'll get you set up right, clear picture, data storage, remote access so you can interact within the barn. It'll be great. And if the caretaker thinks you're nuts, let em" –d
Alex Vipond: Babbeh goat face. Irresistible. Alex chuckled and reached out, giving Prudence a scritch of an ear. "So yeah, whenever you can, and I'll let the Vatugas know that you'll be in and out. While you're at it... If the house security itself could use an upgrade..." Might as well while she's at it, right?
Sawyer E Monroe: "Would you guys mind me staying in a guest room here after the island trip to get everything done? I promise not to bring Prudence into the house" Because she knew it was probably wise to state that up front! Hell, the baby goats followed you if you weren't careful! –d
Wrinkled Black: "They've got to figure it out eventually.." Hell, they just bought a dozen animals for a farm they don't live at permanently, not to mention they rolled up in a freaking tour bus. If the Vatugas haven't picked up on some nutty by now, they shouldn't have been hired. "I don't see why not. So long as you don't wreck the place." Wink.
Sawyer E Monroe: "Im going to have to be in Seattle after the Islands to get some tools I need from my place, but I'll catch a flight back out here to get the job done. " And you know, pop in and see Alec and Victoria, make sure no one had bombed her place, that sort of thing. Water the cactus. A grin over to Adrienne about wrecking the place. "I pretty much get into geek zone when Im working and without you guys here? I'll be seeking the goats out for company. I'll try to keep the wild party of one to a reasonable decible" –d
Alex Vipond: That had Alex cracking up. "I'm sure the goats will appreciate the restraint. But yeah we totally need to get them out on the dog course." Because face it, that would be hilarious. "Might be an idea to fence it in." Alex couldn't remember seeing a fence on the dog course, but that didn't mean there wasn't one. Once past the rock wall out front the only fencing was wire, which may or may not go all the way around the property.
Wrinkled Black: Make sure Alec and Victoria haven't killed each other. Ahem. "I know, right? Can you just see them trying to jump through the tire?" They'd all be too busy cracking up to actually navigate a goat through the course, let alone film it. May have to try it a few times.
Alex Vipond: "We'll have to set cameras up along the course to make sure we get it all, without having to actually man the cameras ourselves." Just set up a few GoPros and they were golden.
Sawyer E Monroe: "Oh yeah, that'll be extremely simple. " A look to the goat in hand then up to them "Ok, I have to take her back or Im going to get sad. I also need to handle a few things before time to go. See you both later" –d
Wrinkled Black: "All righty, hon." Adrienne grinned, looking at the goat. "We might have to do a back check before we head out..." That was aside to Alex, but without attempting to lower her voice.
Alex Vipond: "Good night, Sawyer." Alex chuckled and looked at Adrienne. "Yeah, she may well have a babbeh goat in there when we roll out tomorrow." Not like the goat wouldn't fit.
Sawyer E Monroe: She was walking off and she teased to that remark in a sing song voice "I won't go to jail for smuggling a goat to an island, but don't judge me for facetiming with your goat! " –d
Alex Vipond: And now he was rolling. Even the horses seemed to find it funny, or maybe they were reacting to Alex's amusement but Jayley was tossing her head and nickering.
Sawyer E Monroe: Not even playing, she was going to talk to those goats so they werent sad! Or..so she wasnt sad. Whatever. Night! –d
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne was cracking up as well, shaking her head. "You know, the scary thing is? I can totally see her doing it!"
Alex Vipond: Alex nodded. "I can too. Not that we won't be right there with her. " Because you know they would.
Wrinkled Black: "Yeah, that's true." Giving Winston a final pat, she turned to Alex, slipping her arms around his waist. "I know we would likely do this eventually anyway, but thank you for this." She grinned up at him, leaning up on her toes to give him a kiss. "The more we continue to build our life together, the giddier I feel, knowing that life will be with you." Yeah, yeah, it was sappy. She knew it, and that's why she was shutting herself up with giving him another kiss.
Alex Vipond: "You're welcome." Slipping his arms around her, he smiled down at her, his nose brushing hers before their lips met. The kiss prevented more, but what he didn't say he conveyed in the way he held her and in the manner his mouth moved over hers. She wasn't alone in that giddy feeling.
Wrinkled Black: Her arms tightened around him, partly because she wanted to hold him close, the other part because it took so little for him to make her weak in the knees. Eventually she slowly pulled back, grinning up at him before murmuring against his lips. "We're going to spook the horses if we're not careful..."
Alex Vipond: Chuckling, Alex nodded. "Can't have that, can we?" And that was all it took and he was sweeping her up in his arms, and stepping from the stables. From there he crossed the yard toward the back of the house and no, he wasn't putting her down unless she wanted it.
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne laughed when he swept her up, curling her arms around his shoulders and pressing a kiss to his cheek. "Oh Alex, you're so strong and handsome and brave!" She realized she was totally risking his dropping her on purpose, but she couldn't help it!
Alex Vipond: "Well I did eat my Wheaties this morning." He nodded, smirking. "And spinach for lunch." Hey, could have been worse, he could have been one of those asses that tossed her ass up over his shoulder like she was some kind of prize.... which she was, but she was more than that.
Wrinkled Black: Oh yeah, she would've given him so much grief for that. Once she was done laughing hysterically, that is. As they went through the house, Adrienne tipped her head a little as if trying to listen to where their son was. "What do you think are the odds that Edward managed to get Grayson down to sleep?"
Alex Vipond: "God, I hope so...." And yes, he was whispering as if Grayson would somehow know, otherwise. Making his way to the stairs, he paused on the landing to listen once more, and then continued upward.
Wrinkled Black: She was trying not to crack up, picturing Edward with his godson, trying to get him to go to sleep. "We owe him, big time." She was whispering, too. "He probably feels like we stole his Man Card away from him.."
Alex Vipond: "I don't know, I think he's kind of digging having the Little Man around." Stepping into their room, he nudged the door closed as quietly as he could with his foot and then he was heading for the bed to set Adrienne down. "I really don't think he had much of a chance to spend time with his own sons."
Wrinkled Black: Once she was on the bed, Adrienne brought one foot up to remove a boot, then the other. "I can't even imagine. I don't think I could go more than a few hours without Grayson." She's done it, sure, but she's hated it every time.
Alex Vipond: "I think when we do our beach honeymoon three day thing... we'll have to have Grayson nearby at least. Within driving if not walking distance." Face it, they were going into withdrawals over the horses and goats, what was it going to be like when it was their son? "And speaking of which..." He dropped to the edge of the bed beside her. "Where do you want to go?"
Wrinkled Black: "Hmm, good question." Once her shoes were off, she shifted so she could lay back against the pillows, tucking a hand behind her head. "Maybe somewhere that has very highly rated, accredited day care option.." Her jaw slanted briefly, but then she was sitting up on her elbow. "Okay, so the private beach would be out, but what about a cruise?"
Alex Vipond: "A cruise ship cruise or our own?" Because it could go either way. Alex started stripping off his watch, his hip chain and other crap that he didn't need on, his bracelets, all of which he set on the night table. "And where to? Like, an Alaskan cruise or Greece or the Maldives..." Crap they had way too many options.
Wrinkled Black: "Oh, totally a cruise ship. With, like.. spas and theaters and stuff.." She bit her bottom lip, watching him for a moment before she was rolling over to grab her ipad off the night stand. "A Bahamas cruise would just be silly.. But maybe the French Riviera or Caribbean?"
Alex Vipond: "I think Riviera since we're practically already in the Caribbean..." he contemplated that. "That or way south. Africa or Austrailia. Are there like, Barrier Reef cruises or some shit?"
Wrinkled Black: "Lessee..." Taptaptap. Her eyes went wide suddenly. "Holy shit! 89 day cruise from from Southampton to San Francisco!" She was shaking her head, laughing. "Not this decade. Maybe put it on the bucket list once the kids are older." Like..adult older. "Princess has some that range from two days to seven, which would include New Zealand. So, yeah, they exist.."
Alex Vipond: "When the last of them is off to college." Like, immediately after school starts, their ass will be on a plane to Southampton. Alex nodded. "Maybe we should just throw a dart at a map and go wherever it hits. Unless it's like, Somalia or someplace where we're gonna get kidnapped and held hostage. Instead of picking a where, how about we just pick by the ship. Pick a cruise line, and then pick the ship, by what it has, what's its name is, like that."
Wrinkled Black: Her brow was furrowed as she browsed different sites, gnawing on her bottom lip. "Well... it looks like it might be better to pick how long of a cruise we want, then that'll narrow down our location choices. "We also need to make sure they're baby friendly..." Snickering, she looked up at him, lowering the tablet. "This might be something we have to do some serious research on."
Alex Vipond: "It shouldn't be so hard to plan a vacation." He chuckled. "Parenting 101, vacations will never be easy to plan again. Okay, so figure what? two weeks?" Seemed a good time frame, yes? "So, what kind of cruises are two weeks in length?"
Wrinkled Black: "Let's see...baby friendly cruises..." Speaking as she typed. Bringing up a site, she skimmed over it quickly. "Looks like Disney's our best bet, a lot of these lines have twelve months as the minimum age."
Alex Vipond: "He won't be twelve months when we're on our honeymoon." He paused. "Disney's the one that has that huge ship, right? Gigantic, biggest ever, etc, etc...."
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne chuckled, shaking her head. "They don't have the biggest ever, but their two big ones are the Dream and the Fantasy. Both are about the same size, just different styles, one classier and one more whimsical. But get this... they've got an 'it's a small world' nursery, for six months up and up except for transatlantic, Hawaii, and Panama cruises. So..there's Western Caribbean, California coast, and Alaska.."
Alex Vipond: "Okay so, since it's our honeymoon, the classier one for now, wait until he's older and can appreciate the whimsical one, and ... Caribbean?" Sounded good to him.
Wrinkled Black: "Okay, so..." She was so grinning as she read over the cruise info. "Seven nights, leaves from Galveston, hits Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel."
Alex Vipond: "We're so there...." He was leaning, looking over her shoulder practically as he sat beside her, looking at the information on the tablet. "Oh hell to the yeah."
Wrinkled Black: "Oh wait a second...that's on the dinky ship, the Wonder..." Biting her bottom lip again, she adjusted the filters to show the Fantasy's cruises. "OH MY SHIT..." Her eyes wide, she pointed at the 7-Night cruise including a Star Wars day at sea. "So it sails out of Florida and stops at their Castaway Cay island. Ohmigawdbabycanwedothis?!" She may have just turned into a ten year old.
Alex Vipond: "Oh fuck yeah!" Was he drooling yet? "Oh man...." Never mind when Grayson was old enough to enjoy it, they were doing this shit now. "OH MAN!" Yep, kid was gonna get woke up soon if they got any more excited. "Can we do it twice? You know, just ... not get off and go again?"
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne laughed, snagging his shirt so she could pull him in for a kiss. "I don't think they'll let us, but we are so going to make this a family tradition!"
Alex Vipond: His hand slipped into her hair as she pulled him in for that kiss. "We have to. Once a year if not more prospect. "This is going to be so different from the last time I was on a .... well the last time I was on a passenger ship, it had sails and creaked a lot."
Wrinkled Black: Oh, there was no mistaking her grin as she returned that second kiss. She chuckled, shaking her head. "Don't worry, I'm sure there will be less creaking. And plenty of lifeboats aboard."