I have more watchers now, I figure it can't hurt to post about my pony cards for trade. Especially since I have way more now.

Standees

2- Rainbow Dash

4- Twilight Sparkle

6- Fluttershy

7- Sweetie Belle

Foil/Specials

F5- Elemens of Harmony Puzzle Piece, Rainbow Dash

F25- Foil spike

G3- Gold Series Princess Cadence

Regular Cards

#1- Twilight Sparkle

#7- Spike

#10- Applebloom

#12- Sweetie Belle

#14- Shining Armor

#17- Big Macintosh

#19- Snips and Snails

#21- Braeburn

#24- Hoity Toity and Photo Finish

#35- Gilda

#37- Owlowicious

#44- Peewee

#48- "Come on and smile"

#53- Another day, another dungeon

#54- "You're not scientifically possible!"

#68- The Flight of Rarity

#73- Everfree Forest

#76- Crusaders Clubhouse

#78- Golden Oaks Library

#80- Carousel Boutique

#81- Day Spa

#84- Fluttershy's Cottage

This is strictly fanon. It's about my own universe, which I'm actually starting to consider calling "The Spoiled Barrel" universe. One Bad Apple spoils a barrel, but that's 'spoil' as in indulge and give good things. You could trope it as 'Spoiled Sweet.' Granted, I made certain i took great heaping gobs of personality from the originals, but by the nature of being ongoing and interacting, changes and revelations are inevitable.

Twilight Sparkle: Twilight is a genuine lesbian, in contrast to the general trend of bisexuality in Equestrian mares. She just barely dodged being a tragic shoujo-ai cliche by being too scholarly. While she was manipulated by pretty mares she was never really in love with them because her studies came first. And then there was Pinkie Pie. Pinkie Pie was everything she never knew she wanted in a mare. A mystery wrapped in an enigma stuffed in a flaky crust and colored frosting. She wants it to work, and wants it to work for the rest of her life. Among other reasons she abdicated, she was unwilling to face Celestia and Luna's grimly-accepted serial monogamy. She wants to live as long as Pinkie does, or at least be in that range.

Pinkie Pie: Modestly bisexual, leaning lesbian. Being a Cannonite (Basically Amish) that's not really how it is done. While they abandoned the Herding ways of the ancient ones, the all-earth-pony group does not really cotton to Filly Fooling, though they only do symbolic shunning if it happens. The Pie family is a modest abberation, they have not even symbolically shunned Pinkie. There are whispers of political expediency, but Goodman Pie is hardly concerned.

Applejack: Bisexual. She has always been open to all genders of suitors, mostly by the order of Granny Smith. She hated everyone brought to her, but loved the mare she found on her own. The contrasts are half the fun.

Rainbow Dash: Lesbian, with a glimmer of bisexuality. She's been mostly concerned with speed and skill, so had a Twilight-Sparkle-like detachment. That was half the problem with Gilda. The drinking and the bad attitude completed the deal. She is also an interspeciesist, at least in the abstract. Given her relationship with Gilda that is obvious.

Rarity: Bisexual. Her dreams were never limited by gender. Species, yes, but without malice. It was mostly because she knew how to be with ponies. She enjoys non-ponies are friends and has networked freely and well with them in Canterlot. Afte realizing that Pony Tales don't come true the way she thought, she came to realize that the simple expressions of love are truest.

Fluttershy: Complicated. In essence, she has single-target sexuality, like Tomoyo of "Cardcaptor Sakura" has with Sakura. Fluttershy was asexual and fairly aromantic until she met Rarity. Elegance, beautity, brains, care, generosity, all in one. Rarity was the only one she really could love. That she was allowed to is a dream come true.

Spike: Heterosexual, formerly self-identified single-target sexuality. The first elegant pony he met was Rarity, and his puppy love went on until he saw what was actually best for Rarity. After coming to realize there were more fish in the sea he embraced his uniqueness and started trying to get attention from other ladies. He's a strong interspeciesist, with preferences for pony-shaped women though he mayy or may not have a rising appreciation for Diamond Dogs, also-gem-eating creatures.

Scootaloo: Reluctant lesbian. 'Reluctant' in that mush makes her gag. Except with Sweetie.

Sweetie Belle: Bisexual but very lesbian-leaning. She isn't shy about mushing it up with Scoots.

Applebloom: Bisexual. Much like her sister she was being groomed for suitors of all genders until she got engaged to Zecora. Is now in a "Jail Bait Wait" situation until her sixteenth birthday, which is her scheduled wedding day. The old green crone has that etched on a slab of stone.

Zecora: Bisexual. Her training as shamaness gave her a long view of life and love. She knew the moment she met the filly that she and Applebloom would become wives. She was not "attracted" to her body, but her potential. She saw what Applebloom would be, and knew she wished that for her life partner. This could be seen in a "Cardcaptor Sakura" context as well, with Terada-sensei and Rika. Zecora has it easier: despite inadvertantly using old slurs, Granny Smith loves the buck out of her, and was the one that subtly (for Granny Smith) got her to "put a ring on it" so she could have a "zap-zap no takebacks" on her.

Big Mac: Straight. Or object-sexual. He has not been sexually active with Smarty-Pants. His love was platonic until she came to life. Then it was romantic but chaste.

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: They are practically one pony in two bodies. Their (extremely) long and (extremely) happy marriage attests to that.

Snips and Snails: Homosexual, solely and exclusively. Had they the nerve to confess they would be the happiest little Colt-Cuddlers in Equestria.

Gilda: Straight-out lesbian. That's a giant no-no in the Griffin Kingdom, especially for a member of the Bald clan whose family is highly placed. Egg Grabbers are no longer subject to fines, jail time or "overlooked" assault but there is a strong social stigma. It's the reason she is an ex-pat.

Trixie: Lesbian. She can flirt and fool but she has passion only for women. She is also something of an interspeciesist, as Roa never turn away allies and those willing to help and care. Skill and willingness matter most, explaining her rather intense romance with Gilda.

Celestia, Luna, Cadence: Bisexual and serially-monogamous. I figured this out after thought. They will outlive any lover they take. But while they have them, they are the focus of all their divine love and care. One line, that I have not yet given to any of them would be, "I will outlive you, but I will never stop loving you."

Bad Apple: Straight... essentially. His sexuality was never that important, even when he had that short thing with Lysandra in Grain Gulch, or in any of the other implied times. Now that he has Luna there is no real need to think about sexuality: he is hers, she is his, that is all. But he can tease Colt Cuddlers like Rosy and Golden for his amusement and be very authentic about it.

To erase my maudlin insecurity, here is something a sight happier. I have pony cards for trade. Not as many as before, I traded a good portion for some gaps in my collection and a promise of some more packs later. I still have some decent things for trade. Here is the current list.

Standee number 7, Sweetie Belle

Elements puzzle 5, Rainbow Dash

Number 12, Sweetie Belle

Number 14, Shining Armor

Number 17, Big Macintosh

Number 19, Snips and Snails

Number 44, Peewee

Number 54, "You're not scientifically possible!"

Number 80, Carousel Boutique

Number 84, Fluttershy's Cottage

It's true. I just found out. I lost the AppleDash contest. BADLY. So badly I didn't even get the bullshit juice box honorable mention prize. I'm not even worth honoring.

FML. Hard. I have to go buy some booze now, maybe invest in some punching bags.

Oh, and for the curious, yes this is genuinely upsetting. What else do I have but my writing? Let me have my self-loathing and rage. I have earned it with all the work I put into that piece of crap. It must be crap. I wasn't even mentioned.

I've been pretty reticent to post links to my FA page. But, I realize there's no real reason to hesitate.

First off, the most recent. Some art of side-characters. These two are Platinum Shine and Basalt. Seen in "My Fair Fair" and "It's Okay to stray". Basalt Shine and Platinum Shine

The cover art for "The Bad Apple Chronicles" was done by the artist Mitti, formerly known as Touch My Badger.

The cover art for Dames of the Tea Table, as noted, was by Chatoyance

Bad Apple by Anuvia Bad Apple

Braeburn and Little Strongheart, by an unknown artist (Note: Requires login. Even if it is tame it is marked as mature because both are anthropomorphic and nude in a suggestive pose.) BraeHeart nude snuggling

Bad Apple and Princess Luna by Steven C. Martin, this was a gift for helping him with his taxes and landscaping. Bad Moon Rising

Plush Bad Apple, made by Aedina/Eldenath as a gift for Christmas and because she loved "Dames of the Tea Table." His Royal Highness, the plush toy

Brand new! Some sweetness with Brae and LSH! Also by Blu_Anubiz. Married Couple Kissyface

Enjoy, everypony!

About that title: While I am very much a Brony, no question, I am a furry as well. And have been much longer. And while I have a ponysona, kind of (not a generic one, a VERY specific one) my fursona is much more developed. So, I identify as a poodle a lot (I like the things.)

First of all, consider all my stories unofficially on hiatus, though more just slowed. I'm taking part in the Appledash group contest. I'm really trying to hunker down with it. 1000 words a day six days a week (I take off during my day on the internet) and I'm trying to put in a lot of detail and emotion.

As you may have noticed, I uploaded a new Bad Apple series opener. It's something I've been fiddling with. The standard sequel, years later. I've been waiting to show off these characters for a while. I hope you enjoy.

I'm sorry for all the delays in what should be quick series like "Hero's Journey" and "Changeling." Especially Changeling. I have come to realize I have written myself into a corner and need to puzzle out how to work it out.

There's a new "Contra" coming, and the next part of "Revelatory Filly Skydance." I've been working on a lot but not actually able to finish anything.

Thank you for listening.

The other day... or, like a week ago, I found a stroy, probably by looking through someone's favorites. It was nothing but a short, two-character one-shot. A Changeling, without disguise, wondering if she was actually in love with the pony she was with. It was a philosophical/existential fic, showing one character's doubts while the toehr provides comfort without really realizing it. It was beautiful. But I either didn't remember to favorite it or it got buried in my favorites. Anyone seen anything like that?

Also... after tomorrow I will be without regular internet. I'll have mobile net, but that will be good for maybe reading a few stories a day. Regular contact will be hard to maintain. I am terribly sorry. But these things happen in a random life.

I will keep writing, but upload very infrequently. as ever. But now it will be because I will be unable to do any uploading until I can get a wireless connection going.

There are certain things I don't need to ask for, because there are more than enough, or at least sufficient numbers. Appledash, Twinkie, even Flarity. I might even say Scootabelle fits. I've seen a few, and there is even a DA group. But there are a few ships, of specific characters or general ideas, that I want to see.

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. Not in a D/s context, not in a foalphile context, not in full-bore tragedy or clop. An actual romantic tale of Diamond and Silver, being in ACTUAL love.

Applebloom and Zecora. Yea, yea, blah blah blah, ages and such. I mean when AB is older. Something sweet and touching and loving.

Carrot Top and Derpy. I was never then nor am I now a DoctorDerpy guy. It seems dumb, on several levels. Carrot Top looks like the kind of stable and with-it woman that a slightly-flighty lady like Derpy needs. She'd be a perfect mommy to Dinky. It would make for a beautiful tale.

Braeburn and Little Strongheart. I already ranted on about Gayburn and how randomly idiotic I found it. And even when he's shown as straight he gets put together with random mares. I got played like a viol de gambo by a story I was told might imply HeartBurn, but it turned into something else. I am written on them myself, but more is always good.

Gilda and Trixie. I've written on them too, but so far I have seen only one story on them (Deuces Wild, and to be fair, it's great.)

Snips and Snails. GingerNutGin has done an implicit ship for them, I want more in the way of direct statements of love and kissing.

Gustave and Joe. It's just a cute idea. A pair of bakers loving each other.

A zebra and a pony. Generic interracial sort of thing. Ditto with a donkey and a pony. All in any combination of genders.

An unashamedly undisguised Changeling and a pony. Kissing, necking, snuggling, against the chitin and holey parts. Drone or worker.

Non-filthy Diamond Dog and a pony. Besides Echo because Echo is SWAG. I mean natural born Equestrian Diamond Dogs. And more use of female dogs in general. And for that matter, a Diamond Dog and a Griffin.

Winona and Gummy. Because shut up. That's cool and cute.

Opal and Angel. Because even jerks need love.

So, Bad Apple's story has come to a close. Or rather, a pause. He still does not have his happily ever after. And even an unrepentant reprobate like him deserves a happy ending. It has been a long and interesting journey. Or perhaps "errand" or "sally" would be more appropriate a term. From discarded scoundrel to riverboat huckster, to reluctant hero and even consort in all but name. He has been promised much, but nothing more wondrous than the assurance his lover will be taken with a belly full of young bones. All he needs to do is be good physic to the Principality. And so he shall be.

Coming soon, the new tales of Bad Apple. How he will take his rightful place beside the throne of night and bear all honors in the open.

Also, a note to all my watchers that started watching after the posting of "The Bad Apple Chronicles." I would suggest that you read the series. It is essentially all the baseline Biographical information you could ever wish to know about Bad Apple including an explanation of why he isn't married to Luna.

Thank you all for your watches and kind words.

At times I wonder if my stories actually make any impact. I mean that, no one will want to read them, and thus be impacted. I presumed that the readership was essentially neutral, giving equal consideration o stories.

I found out there is soemthing called "Dark Equestria" an overarching universe that contains murderous Mane Six, with the abuse and slaughter of foals. and it's popular. Also rape.

And Rarity again, being a sociopathic killer with malignant nacisssism. Buck. Me.

No wonder no one gives a damn about light comedy and charming romance. They want blood. And molestation. And our favorite characters, with severe mental disorders, who never face prosecution. And Secret Societies.

It just drains out all my energy when I realize such idiocies exist.