Hi Campers!

Hopefully this won't be a controversial topic esp as I have to leave for work in a few hours, but I'm sure ADF can discuss this respectfully.

Today's topic is

SEX ED.

How did you learn about the birds and the bees when you were younger?

(Did you even call it that?)

Did you learn about it at home, school, from friends, all three?

If you have kids, how did/how are you going to teach them about sex?

When I was listening to NPR, they said that next week they're having a discussion about the new Sex Ed curriculum that is supposed to go into effect in Canada and the controversies surrounding it.

I admit I don't know much about it except what I just read right now prior to posting this CF.

Here is one link. And I'm sure you can look up more.  There are some links that are one sided so I didn't want to post too many.

I admit that I'm very curious about people's answers.  I talk about sex with my patients (depending on their age) because I want them to know that their doctor's office is a safe place to ask questions.  Plus it's important to have access to care etc. 

I also think it's important to keep open communication with your kids early on so they feel safe coming to talk to you later.  More inside. 

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Campers, you have been so very diligent in choosing who you think should get their second Hot Guy Crown!

Inside is the last run off poll. One of these 4 men, will be the Man of the Week of June 29th-July 5th

Choose wisely, my friends :)

We haven't had a good ol' beauty/cosmetics/makeup post in a while so here we go!

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As One Does by purelyamuse
"You keep giving me excuses and lashing out at me, but you know what? Not once have you said, 'Edward, this could never work because I don't even like you.' Which means," he leans in conspiratorially, "that you do. Like me." As One Does one-shot won 5th Place Public Vote in the May to December Contest as well as a the Romeo and Planetbluefic's Judge's Choice. Now it's expanded!
 

My Laird by StillDreaming85
Isabella is an English woman, trying to escape a marriage she doesn't want. Edward is a Scottish Laird, with a soft spot for a damsel in distress and a hate for the English Redcoats that pursue her, but what does he do with her now that he has saved her? He has no choice, other than to bring her home, but he wasn't counting on falling for the lass on the journey to Castle Menzies.

CSI Connecticut by Michaelmas54
CSI Seattle sequel. Bella & Alice have started their own detective agency while Edward runs Masen Research. Their plan to live a quiet life collapses when the agency digs too deep into a case, Alice's past catches up with her & Edward's quest to find the mole in the lab means he suspects everyone. Murder, Revenge, Loyalty and Love, this story has it all. I hope you enjoy the ride x
 

Belward by footprints358
Access Hollywood thinks he's gay. Extra thinks he's secretly married. In reality, Hollywood Hot Shot Edward Cullen is just busy. The literary world recognizes M. Dwyer as one of the most prolific writers of this generation. The business world knows Isabella Swan as a philanthropic real estate mogul. What happens when all of this comes crashing together? Canon Couples. Adult lang

Sharp Left Turn by fyrebyrd89
In an instant your life can take a sharp left turn. Can you find the strength to lose it all and gain the unknown? Lives will be shattered, including your own.

This was an extremely close race!  Thanks for Voting!  I appreciate your feedback and participation!

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Each week I will brave the treacherous waters of Fan Fiction for buried treasure. Below are the gems I've found this week!
 

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Bloodstream by RachyDoodle
In a world where humans are kept as Blood Slaves by vampires, Bella Swan soon finds herself in the hands of the Volturi royal family, where she is soon put under the ownership of one of its princes. Will she survive and escape, or will her powerful blood bond her to this vampire in a way neither of them could ever imagine..? Canon pairings, AU, a little OOC

Great start.  B's got herself in some serious shiz.

Sweat by Aurora18
Bella's had enough of not liking the way she is. It's time to do something about it. Lose weight, get fit and eat more healthily, that's what 2015 is going to be all about. Read as she struggles to resist any and all kinds of culinary temptation, but what about the other Cullen temptation she definitely isn't prepared for? Drabble.

I hear ya, girl.  She's way more committed to a healthy lifestyle than I am.  Mostly fluff, so far.  Sweet Drabble.

Symphony of Bad Notes by b.krumova
When Isabella Swan walked out of the door seven years ago, she promised that she would only see Edward Cullen as he was laid to rest. Fate had other plans… Rated M (NC-17), for violence, sexual scenes and language. All Human; OOC;

Bella recounts her seemingly toxic relationship with Edward.  This Edward gives me the chills....both good and bad.

Project Love by skittlesmomma27
Doing a month long, live in, school project forces Bella and Edward to admit their feelings. But it is not all sunshine and roses on their journey of young love but you will have to read to find out rest!

The writer admits that she doesn't know of any school where this project would actually happen, but I'm buying it in the name of good Fan Fiction!

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Sear by Rochelle Allison
Bella, one week into a housesitting job, has an unexpected, late night visitor. Written using WitFits. Short. Drama and romance, of course, but also...

Ride to You by Greye Granger
After Bella's father dies, she must return to her childhood home with her teenage son in tow. But the Masens are running the place now, which complicates things. Will Bella kick them off the ranch to sell it, or will they all come together and save the ranch instead? AH. E/B. RATED M. COWBOYWARD.
 
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I love to learn about our Campers and am continually impressed with the folks on this site.  This week I want to know what languages are spoken in the Forest.

Tell us what languages you speak, and how/why you learned a second (or more) language. What would you say is the most difficult to learn?

If English is not your first language, don't let that stop you from speaking up in a Campfire!  We'll know what you're trying to say, and what better way to learn and get better?  

Hey guys, I am asking for some emergency assistance with regard to a fic. I am desperately seeking a copy of the fic 
"Dead on My Feet". I had saved this fic for the recipes, but when I went to open the file, it is somehow locked. 

My sister's life long friend is dealing with stage IV small cell lung cancer and chemo has done a real number on her. She is already no bigger than a minute, and the inability to keep down any food is adding to an already precarious situation. We already know her situation is bleak, but if anyone has any suggestions for us, all thoughts and ideas would be very much appreciated.  I'm just hoping that sharing some of these recipes with her will at least help keep some food in her system.

In the meantime, I have attached a very good fic that I am currently reading.

He Came Along

By: Hopesparkles
This was going to be a fresh start; a new beginning, in a far off place. But what happened that night, on a dark road near Maxwell changed everything for Bella.
Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance/Drama - Bella, Edward - Chapters: 31 - Words: 116,989 - Reviews: 2,801 - Favs: 951 - Follows: 1,505 - Updated: Jun 13 - Published: Dec 2, 2013 - id: 9894117