So umm in case I haven’t mentioned it before… I am a huge rope bondage fan and I recently aquired some fabulous new books and DVDs for my collection by reknowned rope Master Arisue Go.  His web store is located at   http://www.jugoya.com/ where I picked up “Arisue’s Kinbaku Theory And Practices” as well as both Part one and two of his “Book of Five Rings for Rope Arts”.   Although they are naturally written in Japanese the photos and diagrams are not only beautiful but also really easy to follow so I would highly reccomend these books to anyone interested in exanding their knowledge and skill in the art of japanese bondage.

I also ordered the Bakushi video and that has proved to be a bit more of a hassle.  It is in Pal format as opposed to the NTSC which makes watching it on a standard US DVD drive a bit of a problem but the wonderful folks on the ARA (Adult Rope Art) Yahoo list came to the rescue with some suggestions so that my wonderful partner could get that squared away for me. Yayy!!  Again .. I so wish I understood japanese but watching the Masters at work is wonderful! Ohh and did I mention that all of them were autographed by the Master himself? 🙂 

And in case you are hesitant to order over the internet to a company in Japan  I want to tell you with out a doubt that the customer service was amazing!! Less than an hour after I placed the order, I was VERY impressed to get a personal (not computer generated) confirmation email at an ungodly hour (middle of the night for them) on the weekend and my books were in my hands less than a week later! They also sent a wonderful follow up email to make sure that I was pleased and refunded a portion of my shipping since actual shipping was less than expected.  Amazing!

Flower & Snake – While I was at it I ordered a remake of the japanese cult classic “Flower & Snake” in which Master Arisue appears and did all of the rope work. I was delighed that this one was in NTSC format which allowed me to view it with out any problem.  It is a great film with pretty hot fantasy story line about a woman that is basicallty sold into slavery by her husband and then bound, tortured and forced to perform in live sex and bondage shows for rich perverts. 

Update May 11 – I have just heard that they are offering a new book with black and white photos but translated to english! Hooray!  I pre- ordered it immediately and have been told that it will be shipped on or about May 27th! Just in time for me to get home from Shibaricon! Woohooo!  

Rope Club – When I was at Vassar a few weeks ago I asked the students that attended my class if they would be interested in attending an on – going rope club if it was offered and I got a decent amount of interest. I also threw it out as an idea on the local HVDS (Hudson Valley Ds) list to see if I could get a few local bondage enthusiasts to come out and play and got some interest there as well.  So… I am quite pleased to say that the first gathering of this fledgling rope club will be in my home this coming Sunday from 1 – 430 or so and I am very excited!  If you have an interest in improving or sharing your bondage skills and would like to join us .. drop me a note! I’d love to have you join us!

A Special Gift – Ohhh and one more thing … “Quill” one of my readers and someone whom I have have chatted with off and on for ever sent me a little guitar melody the other day that I really enjoyed and I wanted to share it with you with his blessing. 🙂 It is entitled: “Suze mornings with her sweetie” and he said that “This one is inspired by the special moments with your sweetheart that you’ve mentioned. think of it as a musical portrait of the close connection you share in the afterglow of play.”  Awww, isn’t that sweet?? His thoughtfulness really made my day and I consider this to be a truly special gift.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!  🙂