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By Fireman Chris, January 7, 2010 5:52 PM

Wow, a real blog post from me. Shocking, I know, but today’s events just screamed “BLOG ABOUT THIS” far too loudly for me to ignore.

We get a fair amount of packages at the fire station: medical supplies, parts for the engines, computer stuff, books. UPS comes by most every day, and FedEx a couple times a week. Today, they were both there at the same time and delivered several boxes. A couple of them were for me, but one was addressed to our admin person, who was off today. Many times, packages are addressed to her since she does the ordering but are really intended for one of the firefighters. Many times, these are somewhat urgent, and since she wasn’t in, I wanted to make sure it didn’t sit unnoticed if someone was waiting for it. I looked at the label, and didn’t recognize the sending company’s name. There was however this odd little tickle in my brain that it somehow looked and sounded familiar.

“Chief, did we order anything from XR LLC?” I asked.

His response was that he didn’t know, and suggested that I open it.

Not quite sure why I didn’t; maybe it was that tickle in my brain. It did have the department name on it, so I could have, but I decided to Google “XR LLC” instead.

First hit was their website, which was very vague and said they are a manufacturer of “medical supplies, clothing, accessories, and novelty items.” Curious. We get lots of medical supplies, but I couldn’t remember us getting any packages from them before. And what’s that “novelty items” thing? I decided to check another one of the search results: one of those company profile pages that industry groups and chambers of commerce put up.

That page listed the company as “a private company categorized under Safety Equipment and Clothing-Manufacturers and located in Huntington Beach, CA.” Curiouser. We use lots of safety equipment too. Then I noticed contact info at the top of the page, including a website link. Without looking too closely, I clicked on it.

And then immediately closed my browser when I recognized the page that came up.

Turns out the tickle in my brain was my subconscious remembering two years ago when I got a package (at home) from XR LLC. This package contained a lovely red and black deerskin flogger, a Wartenberg pinwheel, and a couple other fun things. For you see, XR LLC is the discreet name that Extreme Restraints puts on their packages.

Oh dear.

There are some things you really don’t need to know about your co-workers.

Not wanting someone else to open the package, I put it on her desk chair and pushed it under her desk. I considered dropping it off at her house on my way home, but that would have practically screamed “I know what this is.” And, I really don’t want to go there.

I am going to enjoy watching her reaction when she comes in to work on Monday though.

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By Fireman Chris, November 17, 2009 10:23 PM

I’ve been seriously neglecting my blogging lately, but what else is new? I’ve discovered that writing several thousand words a week for grad school makes writing for pleasure…well, not that pleasurable.

Writing seems to be the norm around here lately. I’m enrolled in three classes, which each require great deals of writing. Serenity is doing NaNoWriMo along with many of our friends. The princess is in first grade and is finally getting to the point where she can write actual sentences.

And let’s not even talk about work…going out to pull hose and climb ladders the other day with “the guys” the other day was a welcome change from my desk.

I have nothing to complain about (other than a serious cold the kidlet so generously gave to me). We’ll be going to see my family next week for Thanksgiving and will get to visit Mija and Paul while we’re there. In December, we’ll be back in SoCal again as well as in Indiana visiting both our families, including my newest nephew who is due right around Christmas.

Life is just life at the moment. The normal days we don’t remember with much clarity the following week, but which make up the bulk of our time here on Earth. Simple moments to smile about, and enjoy as we live them.

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By Fireman Chris, September 23, 2009 10:48 AM

I said in my last post that my interest in blogging has been revitalized. And that is true, even if my post count doesn’t show it…too many things to do this time of year, and grad school to boot. I’m supposed to be writing a paper for one of my classes right now, in fact, but need to get these thoughts “out of the queue” first.

Nine years ago today, Serenity and I stood before God and our families and friends and promised to love, honor and cherish each other so long as we both shall live. These nine years have been the happiest in my life, and I am ever grateful that this wonderful woman came into my life as my best friend and soulmate. Today should be a day of happiness, and in many ways it is, but unfortunately, it is tempered by some sadness as well.

This morning, we learned that one of those who shared our special day with us nine years ago, as well as so many other special days in my life, has left us. My dad called early this morning to tell us that my grandmother, his mother, had passed unexpectedly in the middle of the night. She’d been taken to the hospital last night by the fire department, and suffered respiratory arrest. My dad called me before he’d even gone to tell his stepfather that he is now a widower.

I’ve been blessed in my life to know four grandparents and two great-grandmothers, as well as one great-grandfather who saw my birth but passed before my first birthday. To be entirely technical, I only knew three grandparents and one stepgrandfather…my dad’s father died when he was still a boy…but his stepfather was married to my grandmother long before I was born and has been my grandfather in every way that matters. He’s now my last grandparent, and at 92 years of age, I know our time with him is limited as well.

My mother’s parents both passed some time ago, around the time Serenity and I were married. She only got to meet my grandfather once when we were first dating, and he was already in a convalescent home at that time. Even then, he had his sense of humor and abrupt nature, and asked me when I’d be putting a ring on her finger. Less than two years later, I did, but his name was read “in memory” at our wedding. My maternal grandmother never got to know Serenity, even though she was still with us at the time, due to the ravages of Alzheimer’s. She passed a few months after our wedding.

My great-grandmothers both lived long lives: one to her mid-90s and the other just shy of the century mark.

My grandmother who passed this morning lived a good, long life too. She would have turned 90 next spring, and was still active and free of any major health problems. In fact, until just a few months ago, she and my grandfather had lived in their own apartment before moving to an assisted living facility earlier this summer.

In some ways, I think that makes it harder to process her death. My maternal grandparents were both suffering from long-term health problems when they passed, and in many ways, death came as an end to suffering. My paternal grandmother, however, was as active and vibrant as you could expect an 89 year old woman to be, which makes it hard to think about her being struck down by a sudden (and relatively minor) illness. Still, as Mija just pointed out to me while chatting, to know she went quickly and without the ravages of a long, drawn out illness is a comfort. I’ve seen that process far too intimately, both in my own family and in my experiences as a firefighter, and I would wish that, when my own time comes, it be as short and easy.

And, so, I’ll close with words from her favorite hymn, which seem so fitting at this time.

Or, if on joyful wing cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I’ll fly,
Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee.

There in my Father’s home, safe and at rest,
There in my Savior’s love, perfectly blest;
Age after age to be, nearer my God to Thee.

I love you, Grandma. I will miss you, but I know you are home, safe and at rest. I love you.

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By Fireman Chris, September 2, 2009 11:13 PM

Well, if nothing else, redesigning my blog has revitalized my interest in blogging. This week, however, hasn’t been very conducive for it.

I found out late last week that I’d been admitted to a master’s degree program…which started this week. A bit of frantically scurrying around on my part got me registered and into the computer system (it’s a totally online degree) and I’m working my way through the first week’s assignments.

And then, of course, I leave for the Shadow Lane party Friday morning. This was a semi-last minute decision, and I’ll be going solo as Serenity will be staying home with our daughter. I’m very much looking forward to the party, but not looking forward to leaving my wife home for it, even though I’m very grateful to her for allowing me to go. I’m looking forward to a few days away from work, California wildfires and the associated stress.

And, the fact that the theme is “Back to School” seems so apropos given that, after 8 years since my first aborted grad school attempt, I’ve gone back to school.

Tomorrow night will be packing and finishing up any last minute stuff around here, and then Friday morning it’s off to the airport. Hopefully I’ll have some fun stuff to post after the party. I already have some pictures of Serenity in her “spanky shorts” sitting on my computer waiting to be posted.

Ciao!

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By Fireman Chris, August 28, 2009 10:28 AM

In case you didn’t notice from her blog, Sparkle has moved her’s to our new domain, and renamed it as well. Life in Motion has now given way to At a Kinky House.

Aside from her blog, she’s also renamed herself as well. You can read her explanation there, but Sparkle has now become Serenity Everton. Or Sparkle…as she says, she’ll still answer to that.

I still find this strange, even though it’s a change that’s been happening for some time now. Despite the fact that she’s my wife and I obviously don’t refer to her as Sparkle anywhere except online, I still think of her that way a lot of times. I knew her as Sparkle long before I knew her true identity…even as I was falling in love with her. I’ve bought her various things with the word “Sparkle” on it over the years.

I’m not sad at the thought of her reinventing herself somewhat, as she’s still the same brilliant, funny, sexy, loving woman that I married. And, after this post, I will do my best to begin referring to her as Serenity (at least on here). But don’t blame me too much if I slip and still call her Sparkle from time to time.

After all, I’m sure she’ll keep remind me of it when I do.

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By Fireman Chris, August 24, 2009 10:22 PM

So, as I said on my last post, I have a few pics to share.

Mendocino Headlands

Sparkle and I took a drive up the coast on our last weekend before the princess’ return from her summer vacation. One of the things we said we’d do when we moved up here was explore California north of San Francisco. Despite living in the state all my life, I’ve never been much north of I-80 (which, if you don’t know California geography, runs NE from San Francisco through Sacramento to Reno, NV). And, despite always being referred to as “Northern California”, at least by us SoCal natives, San Francisco is really about the middle of the state and there’s a lot between there and the Oregon border.

So, bright and early Sunday morning, Sparkle and I hopped in her car and headed north. An hour and a half later, we were crossing the Golden Gate bridge and heading into more-or-less uncharted territory for us.

After stopping for lunch in the town of Willits (130-some miles north) where we saw a group of young adults who appeared to be modeling their lifestyle (and hygiene) on the Gogans from Pete’s Dragon, we turned out to the coast. After driving through some beautiful redwood forest (the Jackson Demonstration Forest, to be exact), we emerged at the Pacific in Fort Bragg and turned south.

Sparkle's sexy wiggle on the coast.

About 15 minutes later, we reached Mendocino and decided to exit the highway and explore a bit. We stopped in the lot for the Mendocino Headlands State Park and got out to walk.

Sparkle was in a playful mood, and was happily wiggling her denim-clad bottom while she walked in front of me. I’d been itching to find a spot to pull over and spank her on the drive through the redwoods, and had the feeling she’d sensed that and was taking full advantage. Unfortunately, the Headlands had several other visitors and wasn’t really conducive to that.

I did, however, have my camera with me, and snapped quite a few photos of Sparkle from the rear as she walked ahead.

As we walked along the coast, we found a spot where we could climb down onto a lower area below the main path. We walked and explored, and finally came to a spot that was fairly sheltered from the path above.

Mooning on the Mendocino coast.

I grinned at Sparkle and told her this seemed to be a fairly private spot as I looked through my camera meaningfully.

Sparkle grinned as well and turned her back to me as she unbuttoned her jeans. Down they slid, followed by her panties.

I snapped several photos, smiling all the time. One of my favorite things in the world is to see my wife’s bare bum in the open air, especially if I have a camera with me. Knowing there were other people not more than 20-30 feet away was even more fun.

Hearing a few voices above, Sparkle pulled her pants back up, and we headed back up to the path. Good thing too: as we came up over an edge, we saw a sheriff’s car pulling into the parking lot (though truth be told, they only checked the lot and headed on). We spent a few more minutes walking around, then got back into our car and continued our drive.

As we drove and chatted, I couldn’t get my mind off of spanking the sassy bottom that had just been shown to me. Sparkle knew it too as my eyes kept darting off the road at every possible turnoff and pullout. Sadly, however, none offered the degree of privacy we’d both want.

A closeup of Sparkle's sexy buns.

100 or so miles later, however, as we neared San Francisco, my eyes widened with anticipation. A turnoff, which wrapped around a small hillock between it and the road. I signaled and pulled in, and Sparkle’s eyes widened as well, but for different reasons.

I shifted to park and set the brake, turning the engine off. “But, I can see the road,” she whimpered. I agreed, but said that no one would be able to see her.

“Turn over,” I ordered.

She made some noises of protest, but folded her seat back and flipped over onto her stomach.

“Take them down.”

Seconds later, her bottom was bare again and awaiting something more than a camera.

Spanked on the roadside.

I spanked her as traffic whizzed by on the road. Spanked her crisply, enjoying her squirms as I warmed her sassy backside. Her cheeks blushed under my hand, and I knew her other cheeks were blushing too at the thought of the passing cars.

After a few moments and a few pictures, I told her she could get dressed again and started the car.

The rest of the drive was rather uneventful. Traffic as we neared the Golden Gate Bridge, and hunger pangs as we passed through San Jose. A late dinner, and exhaustion as we collapsed into bed at home.

But it was a very good day.

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By Fireman Chris, August 23, 2009 11:11 PM

Sparkle and I have been talking about moving away from Blogger to our own domain for awhile, and we finally did. Welcome to kinkyfirehouse.com!

I’ve spent the past few days configuring the WordPress installations on our own personal subdomains and getting my own blog up and running (Sparkle will move her’s sometime later). I have to say, I’m very happy with the new look…especially the new header graphic that my lovely wife made for me.

We will probably eventually have a website of some sort on the root domain, but for now, all you’ll see is a rather boring placeholder page from our hosting provider.

I do have a new e-mail address on the doman as well: chris{at}kinkyfirehouse.com. For the moment, I’m keeping my Yahoo e-mail as well, but feel free to drop me a line on the new one if you want.

If you do have my blog linked from your site, please update your bookmarks with the new address. I’ll be leaving the old Blogger site up indefinitely, but I have imported all of the posts (and comments) from it to this site.

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By Fireman Chris, August 10, 2009 11:02 AM

Hey everyone, remember me?

Yes, it’s definitely been awhile since I’ve blogged. Those who follow Sparkle’s blog (and my irregular posts this spring) may know some of this, but here’s a quick recap of the past few months:

March – My laptop died. Really died…as in the solder holding the graphic chip together crystallized due to heat from the CPU. The manufacturer doesn’t seem to think this is something THEY should fix, but would gladly sell me a new motherboard for $400. So, while awaiting the inevitable class action lawsuit (I’m not the only one having this problem), I resorted to sharing Sparkle’s laptop…and not much blogging as a result (did I mention this was the beginning of her busy work time?).

April – For some reason, at the end of March and beginning of April, I thought it would be a good time to take four 40 hour classes for work, two of which involved nights and weekends….and on top of three or four other weekends of work commitments. Again, did I mention this was the beginning of Sparkle’s busy time at work? I’m probably lucky I didn’t end up tied to the bed with a not-so-happy wife wielding all those evil implements I usually wield on her.

May – Not surprisingly, I don’t remember much of May. There were a couple more classes, a bunch of stuff at work, and last-minute company for Memorial Day weekend (my sister, brother-in-law and 14 month old nephew). Sparkle worked a lot, I entertained the princess a lot. Life at it’s usual pace around here in the spring.

June – Sparkle’s job was in full swing, culminating with the normal week-long trip. In years past, I’ve either stayed home with the princess or we’ve shipped her to her grandparents and then I’ve joined Sparkle for some (but not all) of the trip. This year, we all went beginning to end, which resulted in a lot of daddy/daughter time. This was exhausting, but I think very good for us as we don’t get to spend concentrated periods of time together, and she’s at the age where she very much enjoys doing so. So, while mommy worked, we played…amusement parks, aquariums, the park, shopping. She had a blast, as so did I (I also slept very well at night). We also managed to squeeze in a couple of visits with Iris and M. I also finally ordered a new laptop thanks to some long overdue money from my Hurricane Ike deployment.

July – Ahh, back to normal. Right? No? Ah yes, July’s the month we discovered that Sparkle should not engage in brush clearing on our property, especially not in cute shorts and a t-shirt. The girl is apparently VERY allergic to poison oak, and a nasty case of it led to an even nastier infection that culminated in a very worried EMT husband, a trip to the urgent care, an ambulance ride from urgent care to the hospital and four days of more daddy/daughter time while mommy got antibiotics pumped into her, and sent home with more medicines, a brand shiny new EpiPen and instructions that “maybe you should hire someone to clear brush from now on” from the doctor. At least the medications worked and we got mommy home just in time for her to get on a plane with the princess and fly her back to her grandparents’ in Indiana for a mid-summer vacation. Sparkle spent three days there and got home just in time for her birthday. She got a new laptop too (Dell loves us right now).

August – What better way to spend your first weekend in months sans child than to drive 350 miles without your wife for an overnight disaster drill? I sometimes wonder why I do these things…then I remember I’m apparently nuts! Still, it was fun, and I don’t get to see those people often enough anymore. But, aside from that, Sparkle and I have been spending a lot of time together. She’s been getting spanked most every night. We’ve been having sex most every night. Last week, we took an overnight trip into San Francisco and spent a lovely evening with Mija and Paul while they were in town. Yesterday, we took a day trip up the California coast above San Francisco. She mooned me in Mendocino (she mooned my camera too…that will be my next post). She got spanked on the side of the road. We got home exhausted, but happy to have the time to spend together. The princess comes home Wednesday, and mom-in-law will be here through the weekend, so we’re getting the most out of the last of our alone time. Tonight, we have a new local spanko friend coming over for dinner…she and I met while Sparkle was in Indiana, but the two of them haven’t met her yet.

So there you have it. Am I back to blogging regularly? I honestly don’t have an answer to that. Inspiration seems to come in fits and starts these days…I’ve even been neglecting Twitter for the past few weeks. I am spending time on FetLife and SpankoLife as well, and occasionally still hit the Happy Tails chatroom. I’m here, living life, and kink is always part of that, even if it does get sidelined from time to time. Blogging is part of that too, and even though I may disappear from time to time, it’s usually only ever temporary.

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By Fireman Chris, April 24, 2009 8:32 PM

Can’t remember if I’ve posted something like this before, and too lazy to go check right now.

1) I don’t do “link exchanges”. Every blog that’s linked on here is one I read and have chosen to link to. Some have reciprocated, others have not. That’s fine and I believe it’s every blogger’s prerogative to link to (or not link to) what they want. It’s not a “tit for tat”. I don’t expect a link in return just because I’ve linked to someone…and hopefully, the people who have chosen to link to me have done so because they like my blog.

2) If someone links to me and I start seeing traffic from their site, I likely will go check their blog. If it’s something I’m interested in, I probably will link to them. I’ve found a lot of great blogs in this way. I do often also check the blogs of commenters (especially frequent ones) and have found some great ones…and made some good friends…in that way.

3) If you send me e-mails saying “Hey, I like your blog. Let’s exchange links.” I will most likely just ignore it, especially if you’re someone I don’t already know. If you’ve made the effort to get to know me first, I’d probably be more receptive, though I find it a lot more polite to be asked to look at someone’s blog rather than just point-blank asked to link to it.

4) If you leave comments asking for a link exchange, I will definitely delete them and I won’t be checking out your blog. If you want to comment on my writing, please do. If you want to use comments as a way to spammily promote your blog or site, please don’t…the comment won’t be up very long.

I think that about covers it.

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By Fireman Chris, April 6, 2009 11:06 PM

Life’s still busy…I’ve had a whopping 2 days off in the past 4 weeks. Nothing bad, just classes and other work stuff that has to be done…and looking at at least 4 more weeks of the same. At least we’re getting down to SoCal this weekend for a couple days to see my family, and looks like we might even get some grown-up alone time with Iris and M (woohoo!).

I think I must be neglecting Sparkle’s bottom, because she’s been…well, if not incorrigible, then certainly brattier than normal. After leaving some bratty comments on my FetLife profile pics today, I added a new one from tonight showing what happens to bratty girls who do that. It’s there on FetLife if anyone’s so inclined to look…I’ve actually added a few new (or at least new to FL) photos lately.

Also, thanks to the influence of people like Adele Haze and Mija, I’ve also created a kinky Twitter account. You can find my tweets at http://twitter.com/Firemn_Chris. It’s not going to replace this blog by any means, but it’s a good place for more brief and routine thoughts to be posted.

And now, I think it’s past my bedtime. Night all.