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 Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:52 pm
 The sand under her hooves felt glorious!
Candy stretched her front hooves over her head as the sun beat down on her strawberry curls. There was an echo of laughter from various phonies as they scampered and played on the beach. Umbrellas cropped up from the sand like huge flowers in many colors, and in a couple of places a boombox was set up on a cooler, blasting tunes and causing some phonies to dance. Towels littered the ground, and overall, there was an air of excitement and joy.
Candy adjusted her sunglasses and galloped down to the water, placing her hooves in the cool ocean and sighing with contentment. Her saddlebags were bulging with sunscreen, a towel of her own, and an assortment of snack and drinks for herself.
She retreated from the water, finding a place to lay her towel out and sunbathe.
Everyone needed a vacation!
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:11 pm
 It was a bright sunny day, perfect for a trip to the beach. It was a great time for families to be together. Foals giggled as they buried their dad's in the sand or made sandcastles with each other. All in all a good time to connect with your blood relations. Which is exactly why a large shadow was caste across the beach as Country Kitchen walked across the white sand. A few foals ran up as their ball bounced over, looking waaaaay up at the tall stallion who smiled down at them and kicked the ball back softly. The blue haired draft smiled as he walked across the beach, tipping his cowboy hat to all the mares as he passed. Maw always said to behave like a gentleman to the lady folk and Kit wanted to be a gentleman. Most burst into giggles, whispering excitedly to each other as the large stallion continued on oblivious as always. He was here for the same reason most were, family time. "Come on Popper! We gots ta find a good spot before they is all taken!" he called out in his country drawl, his voice slightly deep but full of happiness. He enjoyed spending time with his sister now that they were both grown. Granted they still somewhat fought over the kitchen since they had rented a two bedroom stable together but it was easier when he could reach all the cabinets now. Plus their cooking ideas were completely different now, mostly they just fought over who got to use the stove. He continued looking for a good spot to lay out, passing a pink haired mare splashing in the ocean.
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:39 pm
Barley walked after her brother, rolling her eyes behind her sunglasses over mares blushing at such little things. She didn't get it, and thankfully so, after all, Kit was her brother. All in all, she happy to be outside and enjoying the sun, the last few weeks had been going by too fast settling in the grown-up life, from moving out of mama's house, to opening her little business of selling beer to the club and few restaurants, it was just a bit dizzying.
She snorted when she spotted her hoof prints by her brother's. No matter what, she was never going to catch up to the massive bafoon's bulk. Oh well. She could still out drink him. "Don't go gettin' yer saddle bags in a mix, there is plenty of spots!"
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:49 pm
Candy Dandy's sun was covered by a shadow. Thinking it a cloud, she opened her eyes and found that instead of a fluffy white irritation, it was stallion blocking her sun. He was quite large, and wore a cowphony hat over his blue mane. Candy pushed her sunglasses down her nose, gazing at the stallion bulk that moved form her sun, allowing it to shine on her once more. Now HE was someone she could get used to looking at!
A green mare came after him, and they seemed to be bickering just a bit. Her mane was short and blonde, a lovely shade that sparkled in the sun. They were looking for a spot it seemed. The pink haired mare pushed her sunglasses back up and casually waved her blue-gray hoof in the air.
"There's a spot over here, if you don't mind sharing just a teeny bit!" she called, trying to get the twosome's attention. What was a beach trip without meeting new friends?
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:59 pm
Kit smirked back at his sister as she compared their hoof prints again. Barley always seemed a bit occupied by the fact he was so much bigger than her ever since he had grown. Even after she had grown up she still seemed to compare his size to hers. But the girl could drink him, and anyone else for that matter, under the table. He would never forget that night at their cousin Draft's bard with their other cousin Ikebana. It had taken both of them to drag the blonde stallion back home.
Suddenly a female voice called out about a space near by. Golden eyes looked over to the pink mare waving and a smile graced his face. Well that was right neighborly of her! The brown splotched stallion walked over and tipped his hat, "Why thank ya kindly! Hey Popper! Over here! This little lady has offered us a spot!"
He rummaged in his saddle for his large blanket, as blue as his long mane, and spread it out on the sand. He also pulled out some of the snacks he had packed for their trip. Sandwiches, fried pickles, and a small pecan pie. He suspected Barley had brought the drinks. He looked to the mare next to him, "My 'pologies ma'am, I hasn't introduced mahself. Country Kitchen's my name, but my kinfolk just call me Kit. This here's mah sister, Barley Pop."
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:20 pm
Barley tilted her head when they were offered a spot and dearly hope it wasn't another mare trying to drape themselves across her brother. She didn't care who her brother went after, but it did sometimes get a bit exasperating when he didn't get that the girls were hitting on him. She was sure mama dropped him when he was little.
Offering a smile to mare, she went to settled her own saddle bags the blanket, opening them up to reveal them full of ice and a good amount of bottles. She didn't subscrive to the concept of cooling down beer, but the heat of the day kind of force her to. "Hiya, miss. You can call me Barley." She fixed her sunglasses, looking at all the families around and then at the lone mare near them. "All alone here, miss?"
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:32 pm
When the two took up her offer, she grinned, lowering her hoof and rising into a sitting position. She quickly ran a hoof over her mane, making sure she didn't look an absolute mess before Kit pulled out his towel and sat down.
And they had snacks too! How wonderful! Perhaps they would swap. Candy eyed the pecan pie for a moment, hoping they would end up sharing. But her eyes snapped back to Kit when he introduced himself. He had an accent! Why, he sounded like he was straight from the farm! She inwardly sighed. Candy wished sometimes that she had an accent.
Barley was so polite, calling her 'miss'. Candy giggled, and said "Yep! I decided that today I needed a break from my shop. My name is Candy Dandy by the way. I'm glad you guys decided to hang out here today!"
"So you guys from here? I only ask because your accents are wonderful!" she exclaimed, eyes sparkling.
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:42 pm
Ok so Kit was a little dense when it came to flirting and general courtin ways. He always just thought the mares were just being really nice, until his sister would come along and tell him they were making eyes at him. Usually this lead to Kit forgetting how to talk as his mind went completely blank as to how to deal with the new situation. Taking his hat off for a moment he ran a hand through his blue locks, fixing his phonytail, then popping his hat back on.
As the mare looked over their food he noticed her eyeing his pecan pie. He grinned and nodded, "Always glad ta share vittles, little lady! Iffen ya want somethen just lemme know." He listened as Barley asked if she had come alone, nodding as the mare explained her reason for being out on the beach that day. He understood needing a break, "I know whatcha mean. I enjoy workin at mah diner but sometimes I just need ta rest."
"Accent? Oh yeah!" he chuckled. Sometimes he forgot about his accent, another trait he inherited from his dad. He realized none of his siblings took their mother's accent, not even his cousins took the French accent of the two sisters. "We's from round here, our maw is Bon Appetit. But our Paw, Bluegrass, gave us our accents. He's a traveler, enjoys the simple thangs in life."
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:50 pm
"If you wanna a drink, you just be lettin' me know, Miss Dandy, I gone and brought enough fer the whole dammed beach..." She eyed the two saddle bags, she really have no concept of bring a 'little beer', she was sure she only packed a dozen, but it looked she gone and packed well over twenty. Shaking her head, she smiled at the two.
"Eh, ya, the accent do throw folk for a spin sometime, but don't be fool, we been here since we was born." She chuckled softly, shaking her head. "Ya should listen to our family, all together. We got them french, and some of them throw weird words like Okasan and what not. It's a miracle we can understand each other!"
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:01 am
Candy looked to the indicated beer in the cooler, and said "Sure I'll take one! It IS pretty hot today. Did you make this?" After taking a sip of the cold drink, she listened with wonder as they told her of their strange talking family. One word in particular sounded very familiar to her, and her ears twitched.
"Okasan? You know, I am pretty sure I met a little phony foal who said that once." Her hoof went to her chin "Or was it o-ooooooniisan? Actually, that sounds more like it. Anyway." she focused her attention back on the pair. "She was a cute little thing. Bright red and very shy." She was the sister of Ikebana now that she thought about it...she wondered how he was doing...
NO FOCUS!
"You were saying you owned a diner?" she asked Kit, taking another drink of her beer. "How neat! What kind of foods do you make?" His gold eyes reminded Candy of sponge cake, lovely and sweet...
SERIOUSLY, FOCUS!
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Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 2:25 pm
Kit smirked as his sister offered up the beer she had brought, granted they always had beer whenever they went out just in case. He took a bottle of his own, giving it a swig before looking back at the pink mare. When she talked about the little red, shy filly he beamed. "Why that's my little cuz! Jazmen Tea! She's a real darlin' she is!"
His chest swelled at the next question, he enjoyed talking about his place of business. "Shore nough I do! Best diner in all Phonyland iffen ya want something homemade! I make all sorts a fine southern cookin. Fried chicken, collard greens, biscuits and gravy, and cobbler just ta name a few!"
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Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:01 pm
Barley took up her own drink and smiled. "Yah, I made all of these, got myself a small brewery in the works. It's small, but one day I gonna be able to supply the whole park!"
Tilting her head, she nodded in agreement about their cousin and chuckled when her brother's diner was brought. "Ya gotta try some of his food, It's the best out there!" She grinned and leaned back to speak over Kit's head. "But only eat my mama's cobbler. Waaaay better. "
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:27 pm
Candy laughed, taking a drink of beer.
"Maybe I'll try both and judge them!" she said, thinking that being a cobbler judge wouldn't be a bad profession at all. She was excited that there was another diner in Phonyland. Being in a job that involved being around food, she found herself with very little will toward home cooking. Restaurants were her main source of meals.
"A brewery would be a great addition to the park." she said, tapping the top of the bottle against her chin thoughtfully. "You know, I sometimes run out of ideas for stallions with my line of work. Maybe I could buy some off of you to use!"
"Oh! I forgot to mention! I make edible arrangements." she said sheepishly, realizing that she had forgotten to add her profession to the conversation.
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:34 pm
Kit huffed a bit at Barley claiming their Maw's cobbler was better than his; it most likely was but still he had a reputation to maintain! "I'll make ya a cobbler that'll knock yer socks off!" he puffed his chest out a bit at the challenge. Then the topic switched to Popper's brewery. Kit didn't mind that his Sis made beer, made for excellent beer battered catfish. And whiskey steak sauce. And a bunch of other things he used that his sister made. He let the girls talk a bit when Candy mentioned her profession.
"Eddeebell arrangments?" the southern stallion spoke slowly, "Like funnel cakes?" That was about as "formal" as the he got when it came to fancy food stuffs. Cause you could put lots of things on a funnel cake. "Or like friend cheesecake on stick? I also knows how to make fried candy bars and friend oreos!" He smiled proudly, thinking perhaps they could be arranged so pretty on a plate.
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:02 pm
Barley gave a soft little chuckled, enjoying getting under her brother's skin. Digging one of her hooves into the sand a little while listening to the two for a bit. She rolled her eyes at the food mentions. "There is more to food then fried desserts!" She turned to Candy, with such name, sweets came to mind. "Pleeeease tell me that ya do more then sweet stuff with that arrangments thing."
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