I wish other bloggers stopped giving Abel wicked ideas. For example, Lily’s husband has a habit of testing new implements by giving her 10 strokes. Luckily for her, the most recent one was a silicone spatula.
Unluckily for me, Abel has just bought a particularly ferocious antique knotted Malacca cane. He had, in fact, already tested it (one stroke over my jeans, which sent me howling to the ceiling). Except then he read Lily’s blog, and decided that it was necessary to implement what he sees as best practice in our family.
So, onto the bed I went, conveniently bare after my bath, and he duly delivered ten fast, biting licks of the cane. The pain from that thing is indescribable, and the inherent unfairness of the test (did I mention he’d already tested it?) made me say some things to him that might have swiftly turned this into a punishment if he wasn’t in a good mood. (Or if I didn’t shut up on time: I know what’s good for me.)
I’m going to lobby for the idea that new implements actually have to be tested on the spanker first.
If my sub suggested such a thing there would be an immediate attitude adjustment session. In fact if were Abel and saw this…
Well I’m with you on this Haron, it’s applied learning isn’t it, which is what my tutors are always telling me is the best way to develop ones lifelong learning… so I think you are being very thoughtful and considerate to Abel by suggesting it, I hope he appreciates the fact and goes along with it! Especially (N.B. newton)as it’s not always the subs who need the attitude adjustment, it’s rather crucial to the plot for any relationship to develop and blossom to the satisfaction of both parties in MHO.
Happy to lobby with you Haron, shall I get out the white sheets and red paint for banner making? Or are we going to lobby in a more discreet fashion?
Hi Haron,
Poor you, 10 strokes of the cane as a test is very unfair. I feel bad now for mentioning it. Didn’t think my blog was so well read.
I’m with you on the Spanker having a taste of a new implement as a test, a very good idea, don’t think I will be able to convince George though.
Sorry again,
Take care,
Luv,
Lily.
Oh for an edit button…. I meant experiential learning, not applied (that was mathematics!). It’s no wonder my tutors turn and run when they see me, I take their words of wisdom and then promptly make it up as I go along! Sorry
LOL, Sarah. Now assume the position.
newton, wherever did you get the idea that Haron is a submissive?
Lily – DOn’t worry
It did feel rather nice afterwards!
Newton – I’m sure your sub knows what’s good for her, and won’t get into any unnecessary trouble! (Good job I’m not all that submissive, though LOL)
Sarah – I think we’re in complete agreement on this point, particularly where tops are in need of attitude adjustment. (Boy, are they *ever*!)
Ouch!
I’ve heard it said many times (Janet Hardy?) that no one should use an implement they haven’t actually felt.
I suspect Pab would agree with that in theory at least. His *practice* would seem to indicate that such things *hurt*.
As to that new cane… EEEEK!
Hi, Mija
I tend to agree with the theory. I’m not in the least into being on the receiving end, but I do let Haron try one thwack on me with any new implement. It helps me to gauge its effectiveness, so that I subsequently know just how to wield it for maximum impact. (Haron: one thwack. Not ten).
So Abel, had you allowed Haron her one thwack before you set upon that poor sweet innocent behind with your (very mean-sounding!) new toy?? I hope there is no inconsistency here?! I was recently introduced to a lovely new paddle without so much as a hint of an offer to wield it first – but perhaps its generous purveyor suspected that I wouldn’t have a clue what to do with it from the other end
In which case, one must trust in one’s Dom all the more, I suppose, that he (or she) will use it wisely and well.
Minxette
Haron usually finds herself on the receiving end first! (And yes, this particular toy is very mean: properly soaked, it flexs rather spectacularly!).
I guess it depends on whether the implement is unique. We bought a box of school canes a while ago: only one of the identical batch needed testing
Perhaps the purveyor of your new paddle found himself in a similar position? Or perhaps you just needed disciplining rather more urgently than would be necessary for a lengthy inspection of the implement?
I think the offer to test the implement is slightly undermined by the fact that I can’t bring myself to swing it hard.
Abel, well we know you can’t withstand more than one stroke without letting out with blasphemous exclamations, so, it’s probably best. We don’t want God to smite you…
Bessie – owwwwww: being smited by Haron is bad enough – being caned by God would just be toooooo much!
Sorry about the late post, but the more I read your blog, guys, the more I think that Haron is probably getting whacked much harder than myself, from what she describes. I guess if I get spanked as hard as I can humanly handle without running away, that’s probably bad (good) enough. But then the limit is ever-increasing. In fact, J. just asked me last night if I thought I would always want him to increase the impact and whether it’s even possible to increase something like that infinitely.