Drama in the scene

Recently I have gotten to thinking about things and have noticed that the spanking scene community that I once knew and loved has changed quite a bit. I have to wonder what is going to happen to the newbies and the younger crowd that is coming in. It just doesn't seem as welcoming anymore and it seems that their is so much more drama then I remember when I first joined the scene almost 4 years ago. The drama is everywhere as well. It is all over Fetlife, in the spanking forums, on blogs, around friends I know, at parties and almost anywhere you can imagine. It seems to me that it is more like being in a highschool then being around adults that are into spanking. Personally I don't like drama and i wish to avoid it as best I can. But it seems now that in order to do that you have to be a hermit and just not associate with anyone because someone has some kind of drama and it is bound to show its ugly face no matter how hard you try to avoid it.




I have been fortunate in my life to have some really good and close friends. More friends then I could ask for that are genuine friends and not just acquaintances that I know from online or short meetings. Most of the time I only have to meet someone a few minutes before I realize whether or not they are someone that I would choose to be FRIENDS with or those that I would keep at a safe distance. That instinct is not always right though and even people that I try to keep at a safe distance seem to be able to bring drama to my doorstep.

Bring a party organizer now I find it really difficult to balance the drama and keep it away from me. Because as an organizer I have been thrown some drama and asked to keep people from the parties because some won't come if this person is here or that person is here and things like that. Sorry but my position as an organizer is to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for EVERYONE that would like to have fun and enjoy a spanking party. I'm not here to be a referee either. If two adults have a problem with each other then they should be adult enough to be able to keep away from each other and enjoy a party at the same time. It seems rather simple to me. Apparently though it is not. But I welcome anyone and someone that would tell me that they wont go to the party because I allowed someone that they have a problem with probably wouldn't have fun or enjoy themselves anyway because they would be caught up in the popularity contest that seems to be the new thing in the scene. I don't care if you are a well known spanking model, or the shy girl from next door I have no right to ban someone based on hearsay and gossip or problems that were once had with someone.

Yes, we are a private group and reserve the right to decide who we want at our parties just as any group. But for me personally I don't feel it is my call to decide that someone isn't worthy so to say for our parties based on my own personal feelings of that person or hearsay. I pretty much feel that everyone should be welcomed until they personally give us a reason to ban them by breaking a rule at a party. Maybe I am wrong but I really feel that is the right thing to do. I have witnessed and seen good people that were banned from parties because of bullshit and then by default others that were associated with them were also banned for no reason other then knowing the banned individual.

And I also don't understand the concept of yelling at the tops of hills problems with another. Seems alot easier to just deal with things with the person and keep it at that. I have been wronged by a few people in my life some I am close to people that are still friends with these people. But what Joe smoo did to me a few years back shouldn't effect my friendships just because they know each other. I choose my path in life and if I choose not to cross paths with joe smoo again I won't. If my friends have a party and Joe Smoo is there then I am adult enough to ignore him and have a good time regardless of my feelings of Joe Smoo.

I just don't get it. I don't choose to be liked or disliked based on who I know or how popular I may be in the scene. Popular or not I am the same whether I am well known or known by few. I'm a spanko because I enjoy spanking very much. I enjoy parties I enjoy making videos and sharing them for others whether that be to make a few dollars or not make a few dollars I enjoy meeting people and having fun at get together parties or just in private. Whether I am hanging out with friends that are close to me or hanging out with a well known spanking model I am the same no matter what. I am ME! Plan and simple. I don't choose to be stuck up or think that I might be better then the spanko that doesn't show their face or that doesn't appear in videos and what not. We are all humans and we all pretty much breathe the same air and have different reasons for being a spanko and doing the things we do. And just because I happen to share my passion doesn't mean I am any better or worse then someone that doesn't. And just because I am friends with a variety of people doesn't mean I can't be friendly and nice with those that dislike each other for one reason or another. You just can't please everyone.

The Spanking Court hits the Road

For Immediate Release!!

Do not miss this exciting event!!

Attention All Spankos!!

On August 19-21 the Spanking Court will travel to beautiful Tampa Fl for an amazing 3 day filming event. This is your chance to see the court and take part in a real case. In association with the Tampa Tanners huge event, the Spanking Court will bring the "Reality Show" fun to the party by filming live episodes to be shown on their exclusive membership site "The Spanking Court". You will meet all the celebrities from the show and you can even submit your case here for the chance to appear in the live filming. The Tampa Tanners are putting on the event and can be contacted for tickets here. I recommend you get them now because this event will be sold out featuring top members of the spanking community like: Cali Cutie "World Famous LDD Woman with members all over the planet: Visit her amazing site http://www.spankingmscali.com/ , Cookie Crawford, Niko, Katia Spade and many others as our list is still growing.
Open play in party rooms and a whole lot of chances for plenty of spanking fun
and the chance to meet and play in a friendly non threatening environment with
other spanking enthusiasts!
Lots and Lots of spanking Fun!!

The hotel features a free airport shuttle from 5am-Midnight, free wireless high
speed internet, free continental breakfast, free local calls, fitness center,
business center and an outdoor pool, also an on premises restaurant and bar and
is minutes away from many local attractions such as Busch Gardens, the Florida
aquarium, and historic Ybor city. The Hotel accepts pets as well for a small
fee.
Rooms are 79.00 per night with a discount for AAA members

So don't delay get your ticket now in advance before they are gone and take part in all the activities such as the live filming event for "The Spanking Court" and other activities like:

*Friday night pizza party
*Icebreaker game that includes a souvenir ruler to have signed and other
spanking games
*Vendor fair that includes a spanking booth to benefit the Lupus foundation of
America, vendors fair with vendors from across the United States such as Paddles
and panties, Birchwood Academy and many more.
*Souvenir paddles made by Woodrage Paddles http://woodrage.com/
*Door prizes from sites such as paddle masters products, cane-iac, Paddles and
panties and a list that is still growing.
*Live demonstrations such as how to's for caning, domestic discipline, spanking
industry demos, rope work and more.
*Catered dinner on Saturday night
*Suite and room parties on Friday and Saturday nights
*A school themed party room for both nights and days
*The opportunity to meet many spanking celebs

To register please email us info@tampatanners.com or
You can also visit our website at http://tampatanners.info and fill out the registration forms there.

For more info on the Spanking Court Visit http://www.spankingcourt.com/

For more info on Cali Cutie Visit http://www.spankingmscali.com/

The Spanking Court

August is fast approaching and we are looking forward to a great time August 19th-21st at Tampa Tanners Back To School Bash. As you may already know we are also having special guests as well. The Spanking Court is coming to Tampa and we are excited to have them. Here is a clip of behind the scene looks at the spanking court that was posted on Spankingtube recently. I just saw it today but it looks like it will be alot of fun!

Woodrage Paddles

Yesterday afternoon I felt like a kid on Christmas morning. There was a knock at the door and it was UPS with a package for me. I knew what it had to be since I knew that a shipment was coming from Woodrage paddles. So I was excited to see the what he did for us for the Back to School Bash. When I opened the package and saw the very awesome paddles. I had to take a picture and text it to Thomas and katia. I called Katia right away to tell her that they were here and that they looked amazing. Thomas called me when he got my text since he has a very small phone the picture wasn't that great when I sent it to him and he called to ask why I didn't just wait till he got home. I get very excited about things easily. LOL. But the souvenir paddles that he made for our party are very well done and I was very happy with how they turned out.

Here's a few pics of the little paddles that he made as a souvenir for all our guests at the Tampa Tanners Back to school bash.

Now this picture does not even portray in the least the craftsmanship he did with these. Even as these are just promo paddles he made sure that each one was cut out perfect and they are really quite thick. You can tell that he took alot of time and effort into these paddles and we really appreciate it and I really can't wait till the party. I know that if he took all that time and effort into making these I can only imagine how much time and dedication he puts into the paddles he makes for his site and customers. I am ordering a custom paddle for Thomas this week from him as he really has a great selection of paddles and I can tell from our correspondence as well as the promo paddles that he works hard and takes pride in what he makes and presents and he is a really nice guy I highly recommend that you check out his website Woodrage paddles and see all the wonderful paddles he has to offer.

For all the guests at the Back to School Bash we will be giving out a souvenir paddle and on the attached business card which an image is shown below is a code for a discount to his store.

The registrations have started coming in which I get excited with each one LOL and we are all still working hard at planning and things for the big party. It is both exciting and scary at the same time. I have never thrown a big bash such as this and while it is quite fun to plan and meet and talk with everyone that I have gotten the chance to meet and talk with regarding events and things it still gets my stomach in knots as I want things to go smoothly and I want to ensure that all our guests have a wonderful time.

Walk for Lupus Now and a few pictures from Thomas's birthday party

On Sunday I had my walk for Lupus with some co workers. We all decided to form a team and walk together which was alot of fun. It was nice to dress up silly for a good cause. One of my co workers also has lupus so when I mentioned the walk everyone was pretty eager to help us out knowing that we both suffer from the pain and symptoms this illness gives you. bobbi and I went way out and really rocked the purple when we dyed our hair purple as well. Here's a few pictures of me of that.

Since purple is one my favorite color it was not hard at all to rock purple for Lupus I even went as far as wearing purple panties LOL. Though you all are the only ones that will be able to see that as I had Thomas take a picture of me and my purple panties.

Not only did I have my coworkers support in walking I also had the support of my two boys who also wore purple in support of me and the walk. I of course blocked out their faces since this is an adult natured blog but you can still see where they wore purple for me.

I also asked permission from my coworker also affected by lupus if I can use our picture with her for my blog. She said I could so here is a picture of the two of us all decked out in purple when we meet at Waffle House before the walk

We ended up only doing the one mile walk though we were going to do the three. But given that two of us had worked the night before and most worked all day plus I had to get to work after the walk, we decided to only take the one mile with one co worker and her family staying to do the three. I was able to raise enough money to receive a walk t-shirt which i was happy for thanks to all that helped support me and the walk and the cause. I do believe that they are still taking donations through the rest of the year. Next year though my co workers and I want to get a better start we only found out about the walk about a month before it was going to be so not alot of time to really do alot like we wanted. But we will certainly do it again next year. Here's a few more pictures of us on the walk I blocked out a few faces of people I haven't gotten a chance to ask if they mind being on my blog but you can again still see the purple we all rocked and things.

I have alot more pictures and a video but I cant really post it here but as you can see we all had a lot of fun and all together the Tampa areas first walk for lupus now event brought in over 1000 walkers and over 60,000 for the lupus foundation of America. We were joined by Extreme Makeovers home edition Eduardo Xol. It was pretty awesome to see him there supporting the cause in Tampa.

Tomorrow I have alot to do but I am hoping to get a post written up about Woodrage Paddles. The owner of the company has worked extra hard to make us some special souvenir paddles for the Tampa Tanners back to school bash. I am also getting ready to get Thomas a personalized paddle from him that I think he will like alot since black and red are his favorite colors. If I don't get to it tomorrow I will soon.

Before I go though since this is a spanking blog I also want to share some of the pictures i have from Thomas birthday party. I haven't had a chance to write about yet but still plan to as well. But here are a few pictures that I though were worth sharing already. Sorry it is so long after the fact. Things are rather hectic in my life right now between my teenagers, work, rest, Tampa Tanners, Thomas and the home front and all that good stuff. Lots and Lots to do with little time to do it.

Blogger issues and double trouble videos LOL

I am not sure what is going on with blogger lately. After thinking I lost my whole blog then it reappearing again, I wrote a post yesterday and now that post is gone. Blogger was down for awhile though during that time as well so I guess Ill just rewrite the post or some of what it had in it and add the pictures I wanted to add in this post. Then if my post returns it will be no big deal anyway LOL.

I wrote about some recent videos I had finally gotten around to editing and wrote about how there are some issues in my life going on right now that have no place on this blog but do effect my time as far as having time to write and things. I have alot of things I need and want to write about such as the recent party and a few things about some feelings and new things I have learned and come to see in this journey through the spanking scene and life. But for today I am going give you a preview of some videos I now have available at Cookie Crawford's clips and The Cookie Jar spanking library studiostore.



The first set of pictures as well as sneak preview are from the video Double Bubble Trouble. It features Katia Spade, Cookie Crawford (thats me LOL) and Thomas Elders III. Cookie and Katia are left to clean the house and do chores. Thinking Thomas will be away for awhile they decide to play in the jacuzzi for a little. Getting in with just their bras on and putting bubbles in the jacuzzi. Thomas returns to find them playing in the bubbles though they try to argue that they were cleaning it. He pulls them out of the tub and decides to dry their wet bottoms with the the heat from a sound spanking. to purchase the full length video please go to Cookie Crawford's clips and The Cookie Jar spanking library studiostore.













The Second set is from the video "Double Trouble" which also again features Katia Spade, Cookie Crawford, and Thomas Elders III Katia goes to the dorm between classes to see why Cookie was not in class. She finds a big mess and Cookie sitting on the couch. Not wanting to once again be in trouble Katia decides to take matters into her own hands and grabs a kitchen spoon to confront Cookie about the mess. The headmaster of the school comes in as Katia is spanking Cookie and both girls get in trouble. to purchase the full length video please go to Cookie Crawford's clips and The Cookie Jar spanking library studiostore.











I hope that holds you over for a little bit till I get a chance to edit and work on the many pictures I received and took at Thomas's party recently. It was so much fun and there is so much to write about LOL

Double Trouble videos now available

I know I haven't written alot lately I have alot of things going on in my life and in my family that really have no place on this blog but it leaves little time for me to write and keep up with this side of my life. I have some things I need to write about and some pictures and stories from a recent party but really don't have the time right now to edit all the photos and write about all the fun and the spankings that were had during that party. I have spent the few minutes I have had each day to work on some videos that I have have done and I have two new videos available on Cookie Crawford's clipsand The Cookie Jar spanking library studiostore.



The first one is titled Double Bubble trouble.
In this video Cookie and Katia are left to clean the house and do chores. Thinking Thomas will be away for awhile they decide to play in the jacuzzi for a little. Getting in with just their bras on and putting bubbles in the jacuzzi. Thomas returns to find them playing in the bubbles though they try to argue that they were cleaning it. He pulls them out of the tub and decides to dry their wet bottoms with the the heat from a sound spanking. to purchase the full video go to Cookie Crawford's clipsand The Cookie Jar spanking library studiostore.


here is a little promo video of that video now available.


The other video I have gotten edited and placed in the store is one we did at the recent Birthday party for Thomas. It is titled Double Trouble.
In this video Katia and I are roommates in a school and I had a party the night before and ended up missing class and making a mess of our dorm. When she comes to the dorm to check on me to see why I wasn't in class she finds the mess and decides that she is tired of getting in trouble for things and decides to take a wooden spoon and show me how it will feel if we were to get caught. Thomas the headmaster then comes in and catches the spanking and then spanks both girls. he spanks Cookie for the mess and then Spanks Katia for taking matters into her own hands and dishing out a punishment she was not authorized to do. To purchase the full video go to Cookie Crawford's clipsand The Cookie Jar spanking library studiostore.





I am hoping to have some time next week to write a post I have meant to write on for awhile about some feelings I have and some things I have learned throughout this journey in this lifestyle and community. For now enjoy the videos and look forward to some upcoming posts and pictures about Thomas's birthday party and more.

Back to School Bash in Tampa August 19th-21st register now!

Okay everyone. things have gotten started and we are ready for registration for
the upcoming Back to School Bash August 19th-21st. We have started the process
of promoting and things and we are looking for a few people to also help with
that if they can. Being a new founded group and this being our very first big
party we need to get the word out about it and are looking for those interested
in a table at the vendor fair or models that would be interested in a special
model meet and greet event at the party.

The Spanking Court will be there and are looking for interested spankos to book
shoots with please see their website at http://www.spankingcourt.com/ for more
information on that.

Birchwood Academy is also going to be there and looking for models to shoot
with. More details about a special event they are planning to follow soon from
Thomas himself.

Woodrage paddles is also making special souvenir paddles for everyone that
attends the party. a special discount code will also be attached so that you
will get a discount on their products. We are also still looking for more door
prizes and things but have some great things already donated as well.

below is the information on the party and things. You can find the registration
forms on our yahoo site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Tampatanners/ or you can email Katia or Cookie at info@tampatanners.com and we
can get the needed forms to you. Please send all forms and party fees to P.O.
box 764 Brandon Florida 33509. Please write all money orders or checks out to
Thomas Elders. Once we receive your registration and party fees we will send you
the hotel information so you can book your room for the event. The hotel rates
are $79.00 per night and includes a free breakfast each morning and many other
amenities. register early so that you can reserve your room now! We have a hotel
room block for our group.

Party fees are $75 single female, $140 for a couple, $90 for a single male. This
includes your dinner for Friday and Saturday nights.

There are many more spanking activities we are planning but here is a list of
the many we have gotten planned already http://fetlife.com/events/42936

*Spanking Court will be in attendance and will be taking cases please see their
website at http://www.spankingcourt.com/
*Friday night pizza party
*icebreaker game that includes a souvenir ruler to have signed and other
spanking games
*Vendor fair that includes a spanking booth to benefit the Lupus foundation of
America, vendors fair with vendors from across the United States such as Paddles
and panties, Birchwood Academy and many many more.
*souvenir paddles made by Woodrage Paddles http://woodrage.com/
*Door prizes from sites such as paddle masters products, cane-iac, Paddles and
panties and a list that is still growing.
*demonstrations such as how to's for caning, domestic discipline, spanking
industry demos, rope work and more.
*Catered dinner on Saturday night
*suite and room parties on Friday and Saturday nights
*A school themed party room for both nights and days
*The opportunity to meet many spanking celebs such as Cali-cutie, Mr. Kauffman, Mistress danalea,Niko, Cookie Crawford, Katia Spade and many others as our list is still growing.
Open play in party rooms and a whole lot of chances for plenty of spanking fun
and the chance to meet and play in a friendly non threatening environment with
other spanking enthusiasts!
Lots and Lots of spanking Fun!!

The hotel features a free airport shuttle from 5am-Midnight, free wireless high
speed internet, free continental breakfast, free local calls, fitness center,
business center and an outdoor pool, also an on premises restaurant and bar and
is minutes away from many local attractions such as Busch Gardens, the Florida
aquarium, and historic Ybor city. The Hotel accepts pets as well for a small
fee.
Rooms are 79.00 per night with a discount for AAA members

To register please email us info@tampatanners.com

You can also visit our website at http://tampatanners.info to see more
information and a gallery of pictures from previous smaller parties and such.
.
Let you fetlife know your coming http://fetlife.com/events/42936

We look forward to a great party and hope to get quite a few people out to Tampa
Florida that weekend. We need help promoting the event as well so if you are a
blogger or have access to websites to get the word out please don't hesitate to
promote LOL

Thanks,
Cookie Crawford

Custom made Spankopoly board

Thomas's birthday is approaching this month and this weekend we are going to be celebrating it as well but at a recent Tampa Tanners party he was given an early birthday present as i couldn't wait anymore LOL. I had talked with Todd and Suzy from American Spanking Society about getting a custom made board for him since he and I had always thought about getting one anyway. What better way then for his birthday. Todd and Suzy did a great job with it and I am really happy with how our board came out here is a picture of the board.

Since Todd and Suzy are also attending the birthday party they also got Thomas the paddle from Cane-iacthat goes with the spankoploy game. It is custom made by Cane-iaconly for those that purchase the game as well. and it is a great deal and a great addition to the game. Here's a pic of that paddle made bu Cane-iac.

The paddle also has a very nice case to keep it in when it is not in use. here's a picture of the paddle and the case.

Todd and Suzy certainly spent alot of time and effort and probably cash to develop and print and make this game available for spanko's. It is always a blast at parties and makes for alot of spanking fun when a bunch of spanko's get together. We have played it at almost all of our Tampa Tanners events and pre parties and it is always a great hit (LOL) If you have never gotten a chance to play then you really should contact them and find out where they will be with their board and give it a try I know you will definitely not want to go home without your own to have. I know that at the back to school bash we are having for Tampa Tanners in August Todd and Suzy will be there vending their game and we will also be having a small suite party in the evenings which include the game spankopoly. Making a custom board takes some time as they have to change a few things but they really do a great job. here's a few pics of the custom made property's for our game.

With the game comes the money which in spankopoly is called smackaroos. For our custom made game Todd took some of our pictures and each domination of money from 1,5,10,20,50,100,to 500 has a picture of with either Thomas or I or both. here's the pics of that as well. I think they came out really well. it is hard taking a colored pic and turning it into a cartoon black and white though but the pics he choose for the game worked well.

Todd also made a few cards for the principals office and spanko community cards that are used in the game here are the specialized cards for our game.

Of course with every game there is a rule book and Todd and Suzy included a cute business card for those that want to also get the game the picture of it didn't turn out that great but you can visit their blog here to find out about getting a copy of spankopoly as well.

And you can't forget the really cute houses and hotels which in this game are little paddles and paddles with holes. though off hand I cant remember which is which I think the ones with holes are hotels. I believe these are also made by Cane-iac but I am not quite sure on that so dont hold me to that one. That has to be difficult though to cut all those little paddles out!!!

Check out Todd and Suzy's blog American Spanking Society for alot more information and to get your own spankopoly board and game. For those that will be coming to our Tampa Tanners Back to School party in August make sure you join us for the Spankoploy suite party!!!!