Thread: single butch/femme list

  1. 08-17-2006, 11:42 AM #52161
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    Innocent is highly overrated

    Let's go with "not yet tainted"

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  2. 08-17-2006, 11:42 AM #52162
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    Quote Originally Posted by mistyblue9802200
    < nodding > yeah me only a wee bit bad lolol the rest is **pure evil** lolol
    Oh my...what have I gotten myself into......lol



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    Quote Originally Posted by Terrie
    Innocent is highly overrated

    Let's go with "not yet tainted"

    LMAO...I like that Terrie...



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  4. 08-17-2006, 11:43 AM #52164
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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    I saw that!! lol

    Whooooooops im BUSTED !!

    < runs off laffin <--------does this look like the face of someone who cares? lol sorry Snack me is just playin with u >
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tristyn
    You mean something like this ..............

    "Lovely to see you handsome" OR

    "Lovely to see you, you sexy stud you"

    Any of those work for you??


    **grinning @ Snack**

    Who says we'd tie you up gently?
    Tristyn,

    You always bring a smile to my face...

    I really need to learn to be more of a morning person...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Terrie
    Innocent is highly overrated

    Let's go with "not yet tainted"

    I agree Terrie lol i prefer **corruptable** myself leaves door open to a whole load of possabilities lol
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  7. 08-17-2006, 11:46 AM #52167
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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    Oh my...what have I gotten myself into......lol

    WATCH MY LIPS ! trust me i am a femme lolol
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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    Oh my...what have I gotten myself into......lol
    I warned you...

    Misty is the best/worst vixen there is!

    Gawd I wanna be like her when I grow up! lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    LMAO...I like that Terrie...
    But i don't think we have to worry about Innocent, Not yet tainted or Corruptable in this thread Looks as if we are all too far gone

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    Quote Originally Posted by Terrie
    Innocent is highly overrated

    Let's go with "not yet tainted"
    I like that alot!!
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    (((((((((((((((((((luv2bfemme)))))))))))))))) you bring a smile to my face too hon, kinda too bad I wasn't a butch

    ((((((((((((((((((Misty))))))))))))))))))) can me and luv both be as bad as you when we grow up? **batting eyelashes**

    (((((((((((((((Terrie))))))))))))))) darn, you have us figured out already *YIKES*

    ((((((((((((((((((Snack)))))))))))))))) your such a bad boi in yourt own right, and we love that about you
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    Quote Originally Posted by cuddlyfemme
    I like that alot!!
    LOL i also like Misty's "corruptable"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tristyn
    (((((((((((((((Terrie))))))))))))))) darn, you have us figured out already *YIKES*
    LOL i'm a perv from way back...... LOL I feel at home here

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    LOL I am not surprised you do, we are pervs around here
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    Quote Originally Posted by luv2bfemme
    I warned you...

    Misty is the best/worst vixen there is!

    Gawd I wanna be like her when I grow up! lol

    lolol i told u b4 there is nothing!!!!! that u need teaching
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    Quote Originally Posted by Terrie
    LOL i also like Misty's "corruptable"

    lolol Awwwww thankyou sweet lady
    *Mmmmmm i loveeee this position*


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    Quote Originally Posted by mistyblue9802200
    Noooooo just a wee **initiation** lolol to welcome u to the thread < nodding yes tie n im always gentle sooooo u in safe hands lol
    I can't believe I missed this post....

    U want me to believe U are gentle with all that evilness in U? lmao



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    Quote Originally Posted by Tristyn
    (((((((((((((((((((luv2bfemme)))))))))))))))) you bring a smile to my face too hon, kinda too bad I wasn't a butch

    ((((((((((((((((((Misty))))))))))))))))))) can me and luv both be as bad as you when we grow up? **batting eyelashes**

    (((((((((((((((Terrie))))))))))))))) darn, you have us figured out already *YIKES*

    ((((((((((((((((((Snack)))))))))))))))) your such a bad boi in yourt own right, and we love that about you

    lolol ((((((( Tristyn )))))))

    belive it or not i have gotten worse! as i have gotten older

    lolol just ask my wee man ( son ) when he pops in he always says at least once Mum how old r u?? lol
    *Mmmmmm i loveeee this position*


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tristyn
    You mean something like this ..............

    "Lovely to see you handsome" OR

    "Lovely to see you, you sexy stud you"

    Any of those work for you??


    **grinning @ Snack**

    Who says we'd tie you up gently?
    @ Who says we'd tie U up gently?......



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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    I can't believe I missed this post....

    U want me to believe U are gentle with all that evilness in U? lmao

    lolol why not?? wellllll im an expert at it as im a wee scorpian n a passionate Scot lolol n with these nails i have learnt how to be sooooo gentle in my **tecnics** lolol
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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    @ Who says we'd tie U up gently?......
    Looks like you might have reason to..............
    Be very afraid or not

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    Quote Originally Posted by mistyblue9802200
    WATCH MY LIPS ! trust me i am a femme lolol

    Trust U? A Femme

    <running>



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    I'm just messin with you Snack, you enjoy it though admit it

    Well my friends its time for me to head home .......... I hate to leave you all but it is my time to bow out

    ((((((((((((((((((((((((singles)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I love you all and will miss you tonight but I will come back tomorrow before the weekend

    Toodles !!!!!!!!!!!!

    **PS if anyone wants to PM me tonight, go ahead**
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tristyn
    (((((((((((((((((((luv2bfemme)))))))))))))))) you bring a smile to my face too hon, kinda too bad I wasn't a butch

    ((((((((((((((((((Misty))))))))))))))))))) can me and luv both be as bad as you when we grow up? **batting eyelashes**

    (((((((((((((((Terrie))))))))))))))) darn, you have us figured out already *YIKES*

    ((((((((((((((((((Snack)))))))))))))))) your such a bad boi in yourt own right, and we love that about you
    I can be at times........lol



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    Mmmmhmmmm, and I like bois that way
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    Quote Originally Posted by mistyblue9802200
    lolol why not?? wellllll im an expert at it as im a wee scorpian n a passionate Scot lolol n with these nails i have learnt how to be sooooo gentle in my **tecnics** lolol



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    Quote Originally Posted by Tristyn
    Mmmmhmmmm, and I like bois that way
    bois like what way?



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    Quote Originally Posted by mistyblue9802200
    lolol i told u b4 there is nothing!!!!! that u need teaching
    Gotta luv you Misty!

    Don't give out my secrets though...
    I love the coy approach so that I can sneak up on them when they least expect it!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    Trust U? A Femme

    <running>

    < sits n waits till u tire yourself out > lol

    I prefer the **softly softly catchy monkey** approach lolol
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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    Trust U? A Femme

    <running>
    Misty it's only a matter of time...... before he tires out

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    Quote Originally Posted by Terrie
    Misty it's only a matter of time...... before he tires out

    lolol i know Terrie n guess who will be waiting? < rubbin hands with evil grin on face > lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by mistyblue9802200
    lolol i know Terrie n guess who will be waiting? < rubbin hands with evil grin on face > lol

    ROTFLMAOOOOO Do i need to go get me a pervin' chair??

    I dont wanna miss it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mistyblue9802200
    < sits n waits till u tire yourself out > lol

    I prefer the **softly softly catchy monkey** approach lolol

    care to share..the approach



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    Quote Originally Posted by Terrie
    ROTFLMAOOOOO Do i need to go get me a pervin' chair??

    I dont wanna miss it!

    lolol might be an idea
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    Quote Originally Posted by Terrie
    Misty it's only a matter of time...... before he tires out
    Who says I will tire out.....



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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    care to share..the approach

    < shakin head > noooooooo 1st rule of engagement NEVER share with the enemy lolol

    < gigglin >
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    Quote Originally Posted by mistyblue9802200
    lolol i know Terrie n guess who will be waiting? < rubbin hands with evil grin on face > lol
    <wispering....U must have time on ur hands.....



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    Quote Originally Posted by mistyblue9802200
    < shakin head > noooooooo 1st rule of engagement NEVER share with the enemy lolol

    < gigglin >
    engagement?
    enemy?
    oh my



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    Hey whats going on here

    Singles, Just a quick note to say hello....................

    Misty I see you're misbehaving again & you know I love that about you.
    Tristyn Lady its always good to see you
    Terrie Hello darling

    Snack.. Buddy you seem out numbered here...but that could be a good thing LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by SnackTimeButch
    <wispering....U must have time on ur hands.....

    < whispering back > alweays where there is a butch or boi involved lol


    < runs off laffin n singin **Nowhere to run to Nowhere to hide** >lolol
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