Clichés and Colloquialisms, a montage of metaphors
By Turtle
There are some language skills that neurotypicals use to communicate that make it easier said than done for the neurodivergent to understand. For example: it's a dog eat dog world. Really? Do dogs really eat each other? I thought that was a human thing. “You are in the dog house.” I'm told this means that I've committed some ghastly faux pas. However, my brain is asking, “Why? What dog house? Where? What did I do?”
I don't know. I'm not sure what context that was meant in. “I'm walking on eggshells around you” or “you should let it slide, like water run off a duck's back.” Sometimes people draw a “line in the sand” or “put lipstick on a pig.” Since I've never lived in those exact particular circumstances, my brain says, “why would you put lipstick on a pig? What do you mean by that?”
Part of the issue with clichés is that they are intended to be used as innuendo or with sarcasm. Those are parts of speech that the neurodivergent largely chooses to ignore. We find them perplexing to fathom. Often, even neurotypicals don't decipher the reference fully and use a phrase incorrectly. Neurotypicals expect us to conform without the added benefit of asking, “what do you mean by that?” It feels displacing if you haven't experienced the exact circumstances of the cliché.
A reliance on stereotypes leads to more confusion in communications. When people use clichés, a neurodivergent can feel like someone isn't paying attention and then use a trite phrase off the top of their head to blow us off. We feel it's unoriginal, lacking creativity or perhaps intelligence. The only thing that might be worse is using “fuck” as all the different parts of speech. Albeit, that is paradoxically fun and oxymoronic to boot!
My friend will forever hate a particular therapist telling her “to get to the point, stop focusing on the trees and give her the forest already!!” (from the saying "can't see the forest for the trees").
And I'm like ????? The forest **IS** trees??? How the fuck can I give you the forest without the trees?????
Needless to say, she didn't keep her as her therapist....
We humans have a double empathy problem. We are most likely to understand individuals of our own neurotype. There's an innate kinship.
They are two different social languages and processing styles, neither one is superior or inferior. Neurodivergent are often made to feel lacking…like we're slow, we have no credibility, or we're even trying to be deceptive, due to the existence of a higher percentage of neurotypicals in the general populace. Bizarrely, we are trying to communicate using neurotypical patterns, which essentially means we have to translate an unfamiliar language and respond while still in NT 101. Neurotypicals tend to demonstrate a top-down processing style which allows for rampant intuition use and less focus on details. Neurodivergents prefer bottom-up processing, which automatically inserts details. As we live in a society where the neurotypicals blissfully think they have the communication style for which everyone must conform, they often misread neurodivergent social cues. Neurodivergents go to great lengths to anticipate what another person's preferences might be, so as to not rock the boat, but sadly this doesn't often match with expectations. If we could just appreciate the remarkable opportunities, we could bridge the communication gap.
As a society, we've been invalidating the neurodiverse experience. I think we need to realize the worth of the multitudes of paths of moving through life. We must all comprehend the customs and needs of other cultures. Yes, neurotypical and neurodivergent have their own social language cultures.
With other neurodivergents, I get halfway through an example, and am interrupted with “yes, and plus.” The meeting doesn't stagnate. We laugh and move on down the road.
Please encourage others to ask questions. There is no onus on our divergent family to adapt and conform to neurotypical expectations of communications.
Neurodivergents are often told we use language inappropriately or are odd. I enjoy structure but then, when I don't know how to respond, I'm lost. I'm called rude and accused of trying to change the topic to be about me when I try to share a similar story in order to demonstrate that I understand your predicament. I'm not trying to take your spotlight. I just want you to know that I get it. I'm told that I'm a “storyteller” when I try to explain a topic in detail because I'm face blind and am not receiving any other clues that the others have got the picture.
Divergents have spent most of our lives being told we're wrong and we don't fit in and we're different and odd in a bad way and we're not trying hard enough. We've been told we lack the ability to effectively weigh the pros and cons to understand the consequences of our decisions. When neurodiverse people work collectively, we somehow come together to find an answer that allows us to understand the “everything” about the consequences of our decisions. That conclusion implies that there is a varied methodology of translating and evaluating data and processing it.
While some portion of the populace is able to focus out all the other distractions, divergent people have their ears, eyes, and all other sensory inputs on deafening all the time. It can be exceedingly difficult to filter out all of that noise. When you ask us how we prefer to have our sandwich, we may not hear you because the lights are too bright and it sounds too loud in here and somebody's tapping tapping tapping a pencil. It isn't personal. We are not purposefully being rude. Just ask again.
We have received this harsh damaging feedback for so many years, it's led to harmful situations individually and interpersonally, as well as been counterproductive to the community at large. The non-direct communication style rampant among neurotypicals is outright gaslighting of the neurodivergent populace.
Due to deficit framing, we assume the only normal or correct way is the neurotypical way. It's an outdated assumption that signals to divergent humans that their natural style is a deficit to compensate for and that's what leads to misunderstandings.
For example:
“Do you want to sweep the floor?”
Answer: “No.”
Then, the person is lost by the anger of the question asker, as they simply answered a direct question. We can be oblivious to the linguistic politeness, the subtlety of the subtext “I want you to do this but I'm not going to tell you directly. I'm going to ask you to do it as a question so you get that I want you to do it.”
I'm not really sure how to interpret this. My mother used to make statements and, when I didn't respond, she'd get angry. I didn't respond because she wasn't asking a question.
When someone tries to begin a conversation with someone and they start with something like a cliché or a colloquialism, a metaphor or some sort of subtle sarcasm, you can instigate a trickier reaction than you expect. The person will feel attacked, they'll have intense internal distress. This is called rejection sensitivity dysphoria.
It is really helpful to use our names and then give us a pause, to give us time to respond. Stay flexible.
I encourage compassion. We should lift people up, not create a situation where they feel like their self-worth is negative because they don't interact or respond the same way you are comfortable with. We need, as neurodivergents, to communicate as clearly and unambiguously as possible. We try to keep our language free from euphemisms, metaphors, idioms, colloquialisms, sarcasm, and vagueness.
Ask, “how do you prefer to be communicated with?” Ask, “how can I best support you?”
I wish society would let go of shaming and denigrating people for not being the same. Stop forcing others to conform in order to exist. We can offer valuable perceptions, insights, and expressions derived from our unique practice of integrating with the universe. It will enhance the profoundness of our conversation!
We need to see that this difference merely adds to the cornucopia and motley heterogeneity of the human experience.
Some people prefer indirectness, implicit messages, indirect language, and they rely on social context. They convey meaning using tone of voice or modeling facial expressions.
The neurodivergent prefers you to just state your request directly using dictionary definitions. We want to hear your thoughts and intentions explicitly without relying on subtle cues. We want a clear, literal language.
“Do you want to go for coffee?”
“No. I don't drink coffee.”
I've been asked to go for coffee so many times, never catching on that a person was hitting on me.
Due to the challenge of processing sensory information, occasionally you'll notice that we repeat patterns. This is because we found something that we thought worked, so we repeat it whether it's working or not.
That's another thing for us all to discuss. We also love to rabbithole, hyperfocus intensely on specific topics of interest. If that is not your topic of interest, we are happy to try to talk about yours. Caveat: you have to tell us that you have no interest in our topics. We do not like small talk. We enjoy the literal translation. Leave out the metaphors and the clichés and idioms. Be patient and flexible. Support us. Seek to bridge the gap.
We are all invaluable people. It is through using this precious resource of humans, who don't think like we do, who process information differently, that we will be able to see the additional colors, facets, and smells, observing the different viewpoints that are available to us to increase our comprehension of the universe. If we take the road less traveled, we'll have it in the bag!
Clichés
By Turtle
A dead ringer of a man for all seasons
A jack of all trades and a master of none
Just a stone's throw away.
Can I open that can of worms?
Should be a no brainer
But I stand there like a pig in a poke
Bet my bottom dollar that I'd bite off more than I can chew!
Tell it to me straight, should I test the waters?
Hey Big Easy, wanna push the envelope?
I put out some feelers
I'm shooting for the moon
Just a shot in the dark
They say spare the rod, spoil the child
But, speak of the devil, I'll be dawned
In one fell swoop, we are in the rough
If I was any closer, he would bite me.
He's going to give me something to chew on!
In a nutshell, he'll fix my little red wagon!
He lays down the law, he leaves no stone unturned
He made a mad dash for it
He let the cat out of the bag.
I'm head over heels and
He's gone to ground,
Going to give him a run for his money
Got off on the right foot and got spanked
I grin like a Cheshire cat, hand over fist
He's hard as a rock, hard to swallow
But I'm hanging in there
He'll go ballistic as I give him a hand
I'm a glutton for punishment
Happy as a clam as we played hide the salami
He learned his lesson
He knew which side his bread is buttered on but he's toast
He's chomping at the bit
It's ride ‘em cowboy
I'm done horsing around
“I ought to tan your hide!” he says
I second that
Idle hands are the devil's workshop
I know it like the back of my hand
We don't kiss and tell
But now we are joined at the hip
Pound for pound, more fool you
We are more fun than a barrel of monkeys
The kiss ass jockeyed for position
He knows the ropes
He spins on a dime
No pain, no gain, my hands are tied
Nip & tick, I nip it in the bud
No holds barred!
Off the cuff, now or never,
My knickers are already in a twist
Off the hook, down the hatch
Never say never — let's double Dutch
Peaches & cream, we are over a barrel
Once bitten, twice shy
On pins & needles, he packs it in
This won't hurt a bit!
Payback a bitch!
Broaden Your Mind
Other Community Events to Enjoy!
The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.
We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!
August 6
Sex Positive World - The Pleasure Talk ($0–$25 | online)
This class builds upon skills learned using these tools, and offers an updated framework created by and for our Sex Positive community. You can use The Pleasure Talk in your own relationships, at our events, and anywhere you find yourself in intimate connections with others.
August 11
Yes Mi'Lady Picnic and Play ($25 | in person, vetting required)
The weather is warm and the sun is slated to shine. What could be better than getting together with our femme-domme community for a little outdoor picnic and play? This casual bring-your-own event will be an afternoon of shenanigans and fun times. We have a giant lawn to cavort on and all sorts of play are allowed! August's event also includes a human fox hunt! Bring your own picnic basket, food, beverages (per venue request, please bring a reusable water bottle and limit single use plastics), blankets, camp chairs, and toys (human or otherwise) and come socialize, engage in shenanigans of all sorts, and play on the lawn for an afternoon!
August 17
Pan Eros: Mermaid and Agura Ties ($60 | in person)
The mermaid and the agura are both beautiful and distinct lower body ties that each have their own possibilities for play. Using demos and hands-on portions, students will learn how to tie suspension-worthy versions of both ties. They will learn how to load the mermaid in a suspension and how to transform the agura into an ebi on the floor and in a partial. Bottoms will take away options to increase sustainability, such as adding more support, and knowledge of common body sensations.
Editor’s note for all events*
As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to possible other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions.
Message from the President
As I shared at the July Board Meeting, in our 25th Anniversary year the Board has been working hard toward growth and sustainability for the CSPC as an organization. In addition to working toward hiring a full-time Operations Manager to lead much of the administrative work that keeps the Center running smoothly, we have been actively continuing our search for a space to expand our services as a sex-positive community center as originally envisioned and operated for the CSPC’s first 17 years.
The CSPC Board is seeking community input related to the organization's search for a 24/7 space and the need for additional volunteer bandwidth to support our continued activities at Gallery Erato and a new expansion location.
The Building Committee has located a space in the Northup neighborhood in Bellevue that the CSPC can occupy 24/7 to expand our current party structure to include additional parties and many other kinds of community events — potluck munches, game nights, dedicated tasting nights, in-person discussion groups, skill shares, workshops, vendor fairs and more — IN ADDITION TO maintaining our current events at Gallery Erato.
This space meets many, but not all, of the priority specifications established for a new space:
This space is the lowest level of an office building owned by a cooperative dedicated to creating queer spaces who intentionally sought out the CSPC as a potential tenant. There is plentiful free parking surrounding the building and an elevator for ADA access. There are many bathrooms, including one with a shower, and the property owner has agreed to add laundry and kitchen facilities to our specifications so that we can wash our own sheets and host events that involve food service. There is one very large space with hardwood floors previously used as a karate dojo, plus several smaller spaces on the same level.
However, this space is not easily accessible via public transit, and the standard-height ceilings will limit the use of longer whips. We also have no guarantee that the city of Bellevue will approve our specific use at this location; we must sign a conditional lease before the city will consider a business license application (this is true of all potential new locations).
The decision to submit a non-binding Letter of Intent to sign a lease (and then sign a lease) is a big one. It is a big financial commitment, and the Board is still working through the numbers related to how many events and other activities will be required to break even and whether the time required to ramp up to those numbers can be supported by other resources.
It is also a big commitment by the community. Hosting more parties and other activities at a second space will require many more volunteers, including volunteers who are not currently active with our community. We need previous members, current members, and local sex-positive folx who are not yet members to consider whether this is a space they would support by attending events and by volunteering to make those events happen.
Laundry facilities don’t matter if nobody is adding soap and bleach and pushing that hot water button, and it’s not safe to host events without a full complement of volunteers. Even in our current space, we often have important roles unfilled or filled at the last minute by Board members dedicated to keeping our doors open for members. We are currently considering a new event cancellation policy for events that don’t have essential roles filled at least 48 hours prior to the event time to ensure that we can maintain the CSPC’s standards for safety.
Please respond to the 2024 Community Survey here to share your thoughts about this opportunity, your ability and willingness to contribute as a community volunteer, and on our efforts to expand in general. This survey is widely available, with one response per email address possible to ensure that we avoid duplication (you must sign in with an email address to respond).
Please complete this survey and share with your local partners and friends. The CSPC is an organization by and for its members, and it is critical that we have the membership’s support in this decision. The link for sharing this survey is: https://forms.gle/68ePF4PwUUVYWQB28
Thank you all for all the ways you contribute to helping our community thrive. Here’s to our next 25 years! <3
The Frolic 2024
T-Minus 19 Days | What You Need to Know
We’re a couple weeks away from a week of engaging activities, explorative classes, and intimate social spaces! Thank you to everyone that came out to the Pre-Frolic 411 last night.
Here’s a recap of the FAQ:
We have 40 tickets left for sale! Click here for The Frolic landing page.
We are sold out of In/Out parking privileges. Buying car camping parking to supplement this need is not permitted.
Car camping spots are designated for folx who are sleeping inside their car, pop ups on their car, or an extension off of their vehicle. It is not for folx that want to set up a tent next to or near their car. There is limited ground space in these designated spots.
Upon arrival: Have the gate code ready! Provided in the digital “Welcome Packet.” You’ll check-in at the centrally located Registration station (obtain parking pass if applicable), and tour the venue to find a campsite (map provided on-site). If you have a vehicle, unload but do not start setting up. Drive to your designated parking area and take the shuttle back to Registration.
If you have not received the secondary registration email that contains the digital “Welcome Packet,” email frolicregistration@thecspc.org. Tip: Look for subject line [ACTION REQUIRED] THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING FOR THE FROLIC 2024
Want to unplug? Education and entertainment schedules will be posted around the venue and an announcement board will be centrally located.
Tips for CPAP: It is a first come, first serve limited camping space. You are advised to bring an outdoor extension cord as we are pulling electricity from a nearby building. You are not permitted to use this electricity for any other electronic devices unless they are medically necessary.
Tip for Pickup Play: Compile an “About Me and Interests” that you can print and bring with you to post near the Pickup Play Board. We’re offering a whiteboard for communal usage but your “handwritten post” has the potential to be erased over the course of the week.
Active CSPC Members can access the Discord server to start conversations early about camping, classes/activities, carpooling, and pickup play! Have your member number ready for verification.
There is a communal charging station centrally located at the venue located in the building labeled “The Shire.” The map is provided in your camp booklet that is provided at the time of check-in.
Take a peek at the Camp Schedule and Menu before coming to camp. We have a potable water source but we do recommend folx bring their own water if they’re not comfortable drinking water from a hose. The venue is located 15 minutes from several grocery stores and 5 minutes from the closest gas station.
We’re implementing an option for privacy for the outdoor showers this year. There is only one indoor bathroom and that is designated for ADA and VIP only!
And yes, a ground-level pool and patio hot tub are open during certain hours. Clothing optional!
Remember to sign up for your required 3-hour Community Service shift! Email froliccommservice@thecspc.org if you need assistance.
As a reminder: every attendee is required to watch The Frolic Orientation and complete the quiz; this includes any plus-ones. If this is not completed before check-in, folx will be required to watch this at Registration before being permitted into the camp. This takes 30 minutes so we highly recommended completing this before August 6!
Mask Up Get Down!
Hello Friends!
My name is Carter and I am one of the hosts for the Mask Up Get Down! It is happening TOMORROW, July 19. Our theme for this party is Summer Fever, and dressing up is encouraged, but not required. If you are someone who enjoys getting to know others, you will be excited to join our Hot and Heavy speed meeting. If you have been one of the folks who has been missing masked parties, I STRONGLY encourage you to come and check us out. If you are someone who has been missing parties in general, and want to play and socialize more, come on out.
All play allowed under house rules is fair game. Some considerations: N95 or KN95 masks are required, but can be secured at the registration desk. We will have quite a bit of additional air filtration; if that is a concern do not fret! Parking/transit is going to be HECTIC (Chappell Roan is in Cap Hill this weekend) so bake in a little bit of extra getting-around time.
And remember to have fun, no matter what you’re doing this weekend, but I hope I see you here!!
Broaden Your Mind
Other Community Events to Enjoy!
The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.
We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!
May 30–August 8
Consent Academy: Consent and Leadership Summer Series ($300+ | online)
Consent and Leadership is a unique opportunity for leaders to deepen their understanding of consent, power, trauma, and accountability. It consists of 8 workshops and one optional lab, each exploring the knowledge, skills, and practices anyone who finds themselves in a position of influence or authority needs in order to foster a consensual space.
July 19
Beacon Cinema - Ask Any Buddy ($13 | in person)
ASK ANY BUDDY is a throbbing feature-length fever-dream collage of real desire, cruising, and fucking. The piece uses fragments from 126 theatrical feature films spanning the years 1968-1986 to create a kaleidoscopic day in the life snapshot of urban gay culture in the era — or at least how it looked in the movies.
July 22 (every Monday through August)
Emerald City Trapeze Arts - Beginner Shibari ($25 | in person)
In this foundational session, students will learn fundamental ties and techniques to begin their rope journey. Though fundamental, these techniques can be combined in uncountable ways to produce elaborate shapes and scenarios. Besides learning technical skills, we will focus on rope bondage as a movement and acrobatic art, with emphasis on flow, aesthetics, and partner connection.
July 22
Stoup Capitol Hill - Board Gayme Night (free | in person)
A weekly meetup for the LGBTQIA+ community hosted by Seattle Gaymers.
July 27
Kremwerk - Midwest Princexx - A Chappell Roan Drag Show ($15 | in person)
Calling all the Pink Pony Girls!Join us at Timbre Room to honor our favorite artists’ favorite artist: Chappell Roan! You can see not THE Chappell but FIVE sort-of Chappells!
July 27
Pan Eros - And All About that Ass: Anal Play 101 ($15 | in person)
Anal play can be a wonderful experience that can deepen your understanding of your own body and what turns you on. Unfortunately, we are fed Puritanical messages that sex involving your butt is dirty, unnatural, and taboo. In this class, Nyx will bust these myths and share tips on how to make anal exploration fulfilling and worthwhile. We will look at toys specifically designed for the task, lubricants, books and more.
August 6
Sex Positive World - The Pleasure Talk ($0–$25 | online)
This class builds upon skills learned using these tools, and offers an updated framework created by and for our Sex Positive community. You can use The Pleasure Talk in your own relationships, at our events, and anywhere you find yourself in intimate connections with others.
Editor’s note for all events*
As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to possible other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions.
Community Matters: Message from the President
I have a nasty relationship habit of blaming myself when things are rough and just doubling down internally on working harder to fix it myself instead of engaging my partner in developing solutions that will work for both of us. Often, my partners don’t even realize just how much I’m struggling. I realized a few weeks ago that the Board has fallen into this pattern since the beginning of the pandemic, and we need to share with the membership just how challenging our work has become so that we can work together toward solutions.
I am concerned about the ongoing sustainability of the CSPC organization if we aren't able to restructure the way our leadership is managed. Leadership volunteers are exhausted to the point of burnout, and we aren’t seeing broad participation by volunteers who are actively growing their experience and engagement with an intention to eventually step into leadership roles.
I believe that to be sustainable into the future, the CSPC needs to be attracting, training, and retaining more leadership volunteers, especially EC's, and we need to be considering a long term paid operations leadership position.
The first step for growing our volunteer corps, including those on a pathway to leadership, is to consult a nonprofit attorney about how we can recognize (not "compensate") volunteers without running afoul of tax laws either for our 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization or our volunteers. At the June 2024 Board meeting, the Board approved the expense for an initial legal consultation toward this effort.
During most of our 25-year history, we had a managing director handling the day-to-day operations of the organization, and I believe it is also time to return to that practice. The first step toward hiring a managing director is for the Board to review our financial position carefully and determine a budget that the organization can sustain as a salary, then develop a job description that will take on many of the administrative responsibilities that the Board and other volunteers have been performing for the last four years. We will be working on this in the coming months.
In addition to providing space for smaller and more community gatherings–potlucks, game nights, discussion groups, skill shares, and others in addition to parties–I believe that expanding into a new space will create opportunities to attract new volunteers from a new (and previous) membership base who will not participate in events at the Gallery for a variety of accessibility reasons, but we must address the issues of leadership burnout and volunteer scarcity, with or without an expansion space. Without more volunteers, we would not be able to safely schedule activities at an additional space
The CSPC is strong, and we have grown even stronger in the nine years since we lost our original home in Interbay. We provide welcoming access to diverse, supportive community that encourages the celebration, development, and exploration of each person’s unique sexuality and sensuality. I believe in this community’s power to create the organization, spaces, and events that we want to be part of, but that requires all of us to do our part.
Enormous thanks to those of you who have been stepping up this year: to all our Frolic volunteers, all our Pride volunteers, our two new Board members, and those who have expressed interest in joining the Board and who are working toward greater leadership responsibilities. Thank you to our (almost) 12 EC’s (including those nearing completion of the extended training process for this critical role) and to the many, many volunteers who make our events possible. Thank you to the volunteers who write our newsletter, update our website, answer emails, meet the laundry person, clean up flood damage, lead new member orientation, tech host our online discussion groups, moderate our Discord server, and so much more. You all are fucking rock stars.
I invite you to share your thoughts with the Board via the Feedback form on the front page of the website. If you see a need where you are willing and able to put your own skills to use, please propose a solution that you can lead. Got a great idea for something new and the bandwidth to help make it happen? Share it with us! The CSPC is an organization with events and other community services created by and for our members. Your creativity and passion are needed, now and always. <3
Frolic Updates!
from Turtle (Co-Director)
I am vibrating with excitement! Getting so close to go time that I’m counting the days to The Frolic 2024! Thirty-three, if you were wondering!
The final yurt, named Celestial, auction closes on July 15. It is the only yurt that has electricity! Closest to the center of the action too! Current bid as of 7/2/24 is $700.
We’ve sent more than 20 volunteers down to the Grove for our Stewardship Days. “You exceeded all our expectations!”, shared by one of the owners. The Quest for Paradise is just waiting for you, me, and a friend to make three to bring our camping fantasies to fruition. All the Team Leads are on full-forward motivation to complete planning and organize tasks before camp. You will not believe the meals! Pssst! You don't need to buy Bean-o to share!
BTW, have you asked your friends to attend camp?
Entertainment!
Tuesday 8/6
Opening Circle 7 p.m.
Campfire (instruments welcome)
Wednesday
Whip it into Shape: Create your own dragon’s tongue pocket whip!
Breaking Bad Hiking (as Naked as you want to be)
Improv Games (getting to know each other)
Campfire (instruments welcome)
Thursday
Gamers Get It On
Positive Masculinity in a Patriarchal World (book reading and signing) Mac McGregor
Taster's Choice - Come and try a new kink!
Campfire
Friday
Swap Meet and Flee Market
Slippery Shenanigans
Arts and Crafts!
The Talent Show
Campfire (Cigar and Cigar Play)
Saturday
Rope Skills Share
Obstacle Course
Saturday Night Parties
Campfire
Sunday
Closing Circle 2 p.m.
What's available:
Last newsletter: We published a list of camping supplies you may wish to bring
Newsletters: more updates and Presenter/class Spotlights
PPMT July 13 theme: Test out your kinky camping gear!
Pre-Frolic virtual 411 meeting: July 17, 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Make plans and learn more in our Frolic Discord channels on the CSPC server!
