Gramps also ruled his domain with an iron fist. Oh, he wasn't mean or anything, but he WAS the boss. After Al's parents died and he moved to live with...his grandparents, it didn't take Gramps long to correct Al's attitude. For a couple of years gramps kept Al on a short leash. If Al followed the rules and did his homework and chores it was all fine, life was good. If he disobeyed or failed to do his assignments for school or complete his chores correctly at home, punishment was sure and swift.. Alex didn't mention that the rest of his salary and his consulting work went to his online trading account. His parents didn't pay much attention to his account after having signed off on the application forms.Alex's initial opening balance was gone as result of several experiments in "high frequency trading". However, his consulting income continued largely unabated during the summer to Alex's surprise. It seems that research projects, theses, and other endeavors that occasionally ran into. She watched the couple for a few minutes then whispered to me. "You're right baby she is gorgeous and I don't care how old she is. And he is... oh I don't know, sexy in a rugged, Marlboro Man, sort of way."We watched the two of them getting settled in on their blanket and much to my surprise when they laid down they did it so that they were facing us!"Hummm, I think they're as interested in watching us as we're interested in watching them." Geena said."What's this 'us' bit? I never said. ? Earl blushed hotly and opened the nextpresent. Oh, God, a Scourge. A medieval flagellant scourge.?Don?t worry, honey? Hope said with a smile. ?I donated to the price for littleAudrey, it?s expensive.? ?Jesus, what are those little spikes onthe ends?? Carrie asked. ?They look dangerous.? Hope smiled. ?I want Earl to have ameaningful birthday spanking. As Earl looked at her in horror, Hope walked upand took the Scourge out of his hands.?Strip off the body stocking and get onyour knees, dearest?.