Chapter 32
By the time I got home I was physically and emotionally drained and I was looking forward to spending some time alone. I had my projects to work on and they were coming along great.
I looked in the fridge for something to eat for supper and found some leftovers that were just a few days old and I figured they would do. I sat down and looked thru my patterns to see what I would start next. There was a nice photo frame that would make a great present and I earmarked the page so I could make a copy later.
I looked over my supplies and found I had plenty of wood to work with so I planned out how I would proceed. I guessed it would be best if I made the frame parts first and cut the decorative design before assembly. It was a simple project, just a lot of detail to cut and finish.
I really didn't feel like working and since I hadn't gotten a lot of sleep I laid down for a nap. I had some wild dreams and when I awoke I had a hard time deciding what was real or imagined, my life was becoming a movie reel of erotica and sex. My "harem" had grown little by little and I was thinking I had bit off more than I could chew. Why didn't I find this place when I was younger?
Mary called and said that next Wednesday was
Carol's 18
th
birthday
and she was planning a surprise party for her. Julie had asked her to put it together because she couldn't get away with anything with the girls around. The party was going to be held at Julie's and everyone was going to meet at a central point and descend on the house together. Everyone was bringing something and Mary said she was sure it would be a great time for everyone. I asked about presents and she said to get whatever I wanted. Laughing I said she was a big help and she giggled in the way only Mary can. I told her I knew what she wanted but she would have to wait until we were alone and Mary agreed.
The party gave me something to think about besides how I was going to handle all the pussy around here. I knew I was going to have to take a trip to Knoxville tomorrow and I called Grace to see if she wanted to go with me. Grace was glad I called because she didn't know what to get Carol either and maybe between the two of us we could figure it out.
I had an early supper and hit the rack because tomorrow was going to be a busy day.
I picked up Grace around eight thirty and we made the hour trip to Knoxville and stopped for a coffee and doughnut because we were a little early for the stores to be open. We had some time to talk and told each other what we had been doing. She asked how the ladies were treating me and I jokingly said I didn't have to worry about gaining weight. She laughed and agreed that I was getting enough exercise.
We were in a booth that was kind of private and I asked if she had talked with the ladies with college age girls about STD testing and birth control. She said she had and everyone agreed that it was good idea because no one wanted any problems. The women enjoyed bareback sex and didn't want to have to worry about using condoms when they were in the valley and didn't want to spoil that.
We finished our coffee and went in the Mall to find something for Carol. I didn't have the foggiest idea what an eighteen year old girl would be interested in so I was shopping blind. Grace knew her sizes so she picked out a nice outfit that would show off her figure without being slutty. I thought about one of the music devices that all the kids were going around with and found one on sale and it came with a gift card to download music. I decided that even though it was a little expensive I would get it for her. Julie was doing a good job providing for the kids and I knew there wasn't a lot left over for things they didn't really need. It was going to be hard enough for her to save enough to send her to college.
While we were in the area we decided we could pick up some things that we couldn't get in town. I picked up a few packages of scroll saw blades and some more Oak panels as well as some Pine and Cherry boards. I needed some t-shirts and socks for the coming spring and bought them also. Grace had bought some stuff and I didn't ask what she had in the bags. We had some lunch and headed home. It was good to have a great day with Grace.
Wednesday came soon enough and it had been decided that Mary's house would be the meeting spot for everyone. I felt a little nervous because I was the only male in a group of 20 people. I looked around and there wasn't anyone in the group that I would throw out of bed. I was always amazed that everyone I met here in the valley was beautiful in their own way.
We left at the appointed time and all pulled into Julie's door yard one after another. It must have looked like an invasion if you were looking out the door. We all got out and went into the house without knocking and Carol asked "What the hell is going on?"
When she said that we all sang Happy Birthday to her and she burst out crying. We had a great big group hug and I had to smile as I was groped more than once. We piled the presents in the corner and went back to the cars to get the food. Julie had set a table for it and there was enough food for a small army. Everyone had something to eat and there was beer and wine served. There were a few other young ladies that were Carol's age that I hadn't met yet and they were having their own party. I saw a few beers slipping away but didn't say anything. I caught Carol's eye and winked at her letting her know it was cool with me.
After a few hours it was time to open her presents and Carol Oh'd and AH'd each time she opened a package. She got mostly clothes and quite a few books. My small package was on the bottom of the pile and was the last one to be opened. Ripping away the paper she opened the plain box I had wrapped it in and shrieked loudly.
"MOM, look at what Mike got me, an IPOD, can you believe it an IPOD. THANK YOU MIKE."
She got up and threw herself into my arms, hugging me and kissing me. She surprised me and kissed me hard on the mouth. I kissed her back and but refrained from giving her a deep kiss. She was ripe for loving and I was glad she was finally 18.