The Bluestocking. All gerbils welcome, must have own frou-frou skirt.

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New thread!

Re the census:

I don’t know which category is for me.

One joy of The Bluestocking is that I don’t have to decide. 😘

Welcome, Swashbuckled, glad you've settled in, got a double single malt, served by an efficient if slightly scared-looking gerbil - I think it was the beard!
And then given a Bluestocking character.

Another human, hurrah! Not knowing I would one day become a Stockinger surrounded by rodents and birds and dragons and things, I originally chose a username which is an actual real historical human, and I've felt a bit out of place ever since. Too tall, not scaly or fire-breathing enough, sadly lacking in feathers or fur...😢
Now there's a pirate! We can have human chats! Tell me all about your piracy exploits, and I'll tell you all about the status of women in 17th century France!
It'll be ace!😂

Boily, you forget the quokkas!
And the giant wombat, but she's rather shy and retiring.

I do own a fascinator but I've never worn it and doubt that I ever will.

I do own a fascinator but I've never worn it and doubt that I ever will.

Give it to Swashbuckled for swashbuckling practice!

I did qualify my post with "And I'm sure I've missed things off all over the place. I hate writing lists"

I knew I was missing cute and cuddly things, but my brain is fried after two weeks of NHS Fife's fuckwittery.

You can assign yourself a spirit animal, or food item, or piece of electronic equipment...

Oh shit! We're going to need a sign" welcome to the Bluestocking pub. On arrival please let a gerbil know how you identify".

Aghhhhhhhhhhh!

Found the Quokkas and the giant wombat, in the copse at the back. They are having a happy time whispering to each other and eating green things.

No. Never.

I don't really actually identify as a dragon, tbh, I just wanted a good Discworld name.

I'll take that lovely image of happy little quokkas and their wombat chum with me as I sign off for an early night.
Night, Stockingers!🌛

The Bluestocking is the epitome of presenting and being exactly as you wish to be. I'm a lion. Boily is a beetle. Banned is a hedgehog (very cute).
Feminism says we can be who we want to be.
And we are.
And we are all women.
Which is what unites us in all our variety.

Love you too, Boily!

(Can a couple of capybara bouncers get rid of those blokes, please?)

Sorry @MarieDeGournay.
It’s raining and I had to pop out briefly to check if a storm was brewing. All ship shape now.

So pleased to meet another human here. That sounds delightful! We can be tall together!

I can share tales of my adventures on the high seas. Please be assured that I am a Goody pirate though; I don’t go in for all that robbery, rape and pillage stuff. Just want to reassure you (and everyone else). A goody pirate. Good deeds only etc. Only pirating to the baddies. Love gerbils.

@Swashbuckled I think you are going to fit in quite nicely.

I've checked with the housekeeper and she's opening up the training room so you can practise your sabre skills. She has some gerbils willing to spar with you because you're a goody pirate who loves gerbils.

Thanks, Fuzzy. Actually I think the gerbils look quite jolly in frou-frou skirts. Adult men, not so much…

@Bannedontherun

❤️

@MyrtleLion

Oh, please thank her; that is so thoughtful.

I was just thinking that all this sitting at the bar, and drinking whisky, could leave me quite out of practice, swordsmanship-wise.

The staff here really do think of EVERYTHING!

If they ever need their lives saving from passing invaders, I’m here for them.

Thanks, Boiled and Glenda. And thanks EvilWolef for the mind-bleach — sorry I had to use the whole bottle.
Though I usually live in cargo trousers and sensible ankle boots, I have got a fascinator stashed away somewhere after its one appearance at a wedding. But I don’t think I’ll be digging it out. I couldn’t compete with the gerbils.

Right I'm off to the bed. I had planned on a lovely cute image to say good night with.

The AI had other ideas! I have no idea what the hell this!!!

Is that a pyjama onesie? It is a bit cute.
Sleep well xx

The crocs and beetle cuddly toy or hot water bottle (can't tell which) suggest it's you, though the mask with cow horns is slightly eccentric nightwear.

I think it’s a hot water beetle.

Sleep well, all!

Got sidetracked admiring the dining room table (it's been so long old friend) I've only just got to bed.

I was determined to have another go with the AI.

Sigh

So, one final go

That will do!

I give up trying to get cute as well!