Quote Originally Posted by Dragon's muse View Post
Forgive me, my dear friends, for being so gauche as to actually post something on topic in this thread. But before i do, my dear Whippett, for the record using switches for anything but creating lovely, stinging stripes on skin is certainly blasphemy. Especially if the switches are from a willow. Shame on you!

Excellent first assignment. Now i must consult my torture manual to concoct your next assignment. {insert maniacal laughter here}
Dearest muse - I would only ever use a freshly cut birch switch on as pretty a bottom as yours. The switches to which I referred are used ones. I never use a switch twice, but find that the sweat that adheres to the "business" end after a thorough switching adds a piquancy to marshmallow - even the semi-edible 'Kraft' variety.

Willow I abhor as being far to soft to provide the sting that should accompany a good birching. Now, be a good girl and go and cut a dozen suitable birch switches from the grove behind the garage and bring them to me. I'll use the finest on you directly.