I try not to complain too much on my blog because I hate reading blogs where girls are constantly bitching, but I’m so fired up right now, that I have to share this with somebody!

In addition to modeling, I design and run several different sites in the BBW niche. One of the sites I created in 2008 is BBWPennyLane.com.

So imagine my surprise when I opened a design portfolio recently created by another model who has decided to enter the webmastering game and found that one of her sample designs is a direct copy of the site I designed for Penny Lane - down to the colors, background texture, navigation placement and style, curved title, metal plate feature, model image placement, continue button design, etc. Even some of the text was the same.

Suffice it to say, I was pretty hot under the collar. It’s one thing to take inspiration from a design or use an element here and there, but to copy the whole thing was just above and beyond what could be considered reasonable - particularly since this is somebody who will basically be competing against my company in the same niche space.

I ran the designs by several people whose opinions I respect and they all were shocked at how blatant it was, so I felt justified in sending a very polite but firm email to the person in question. They wrote back and agreed to take it down and admitted that there was a “resemblance” but no real admission of wrongdoing or explanation, which was frustrating to me, but I guess I should just be happy that I didn’t have to take the issue further.

I was just really upset because one of the things I do, as a designer/webmaster, is dialogue with my models and find out things that they like and things that reflect their personality and design a site that is based on THEM, not a pre-conceived idea of my own. So all that work was just sort of taken and crapped on, as far as I’m concerned. A real bummer. Hopefully I’ll feel better about it in the morning.

Thanks for listening, guys!

So, as most of you know, I have been shaving my pussy clean for the vast majority of my modeling career. There are a few reasons for this - 1) I prefer it, both in terms of looks and the way it feels; and 2) I am not a very hairy person and have never been able to grow a nice, full bush (for lack of a better phrase lol). However, since I had two months off between shoot sessions for a change (normally I shoot every other week or so), I thought I would take those two months and see what I could conjure up down there Apparently, not much lol. However, since there have been a few members who have emailed me asking for unshaven pics, I figured I would shoot a few sets like that before shaving again, so you will begin to see those appear this week. For those of you who are into the unshaven kookoo, have a ball! For the rest of you, I’ll be back to my smooth-pussied-self shortly

Beginning this week, I am going to change my updating schedule by providing my full photoset on Monday nights and then a video each week on Thursday nights. I hope you’ll enjoy this change - let me know what you think! ~Hugs, Carrie

It’s been a crazy month here in Carrieland! My inlaws flew in from England to stay with us for a few weeks, which means we pack up the studio, hide the hooker heels and password protect our computers. It means a lot of working late at night after everybody has gone to bed, but it was worth it. A great visit! I am pretty much blessed with having the nicest inlaws ever, and I really appreciate it when they use their vacation time to fly out here and visit with their expatriate son

While they were here, we wanted to introduce them to our favorite town - Vegas! So we spent five days in Sin City, showing them the sights and taking in some that were new to us as well. Normally when we go to Vegas, we spend most of our time eating, drinking and gambling, but when you have people with you who have never been there, it means a LOT of to-ing and fro-ing.

We started out with a visit to the Paris Hotel & Casino, where we had a late dinner at Mon Ami Gabi (Steak Frites Bordelaise - mmmmmm) out on the patio so that we could watch the Bellagio Fountains while we ate. After a pitcher of Frangria (a French version of sangria), I was pretty tipsy and I hit the video poker machines and started my five day losing streak lol.

The next day we toddled off to brunch buffet at the Flamingo and then on to Caesar’s Palace and to the Forum Shops where we had big frozen bellinis at Fat Tuesdays. I’m not a big drinker at all, but when I’m in Vegas, I make up for the rest of the year’s restraint lol. Then we went to the Venetian and had dinner at Mario Batali’s restaurant, Enoteca San Marco. The entrees were good but the server was a moron and I expected a little more out of the whole experience. But who cares, you’re in Vegas! weeeeee

On Friday, we made our first foray into real sightseeing with a guided SUV trip to the Hoover Dam. Pretty amazing place if you are into engineering, but it was so damned hot outside that I thought it was entirely possible that I would faint and die. I managed to make it through, but I don’t think I would do it again lol. Friday night, we went to Treasure Island to see the big pirate ship show and we had dinner at this great little pizzeria called Francesco’s and had some nummmmmmmy pizza - I had a white pizza with spinach, caramelized onions, and meatballs and it was insanely good. (Is it weird that a week later I can remember my meals in Vegas in such detail? lol)

Saturday was a busy day. We first went to the Bellagio to show our guests the beautiful conservatory and Murano glass flower ceiling, and we stopped by the Jean Phillipe Patisserie for gorgeous pastries (and to see the largest chocolate fountain - so much luscious looking chocolate behind plate glass - unfair!). Then we moved on to the Luxor, which has changed a lot since Charlie and I were married there in ‘05. It’s far less cheesy now than it used to be and we even went and took the tour of the Titanic artifacts exhibit that we missed when it was in Denver. Then we grabbed some Pina Coladas in big plastic cups and hopped in a cab for the Rio hotel and casino, which we had never been to before. We played the machines for a while before seeing the Masquerade/Carnivale show thingy where cage dancers are suspended in these ship/pod thingies that run on a track in the ceiling - pretty nifty free show. Then we waited in line for 45 minutes for the Rio buffet which was surprisingly good. Then back to more gambling and drinking lol.

On Sunday, we grudgingly packed up our bags and put them in storage at the hotel before taking a can to the Stratosphere where we had breakfast but declined the $60 trip up to the tower. We moved onto Fremont Street and Binion’s Casino where we introduced the inlaws to the fun of playing blackjack at an actual table. We like to play tables down at Fremont because they have lower minimum bets and you don’t feel like a total jackass if you aren’t an experienced player. We all had a blast, even though I lost too much money that day and it was a perfect way to end a great trip. We boarded our plane and waved goodbye to all the neon lights.

I’ve added some pics to the Casual Carrie folder in the photo gallery from Garden of the Gods, Hoover Dam and Las Vegas. Hope you enjoy!

OK - So I don’t really know the intracacies of this twitter lingo? Tweet, twitted, twatted, tweeter? I don’t know. I’m not even sure what the point is, but people seem to like it so I’m giving it a try. Follow me on twitter @carrieland

http://www.twitter.com/carrieland

1. Have you ever been searched by the cops?
No, but I have been questioned.

2. Do you close your eyes on roller coaster?
Never! Look ma, no hands!

3. When’s the last time you’ve been sledding?
About 5 years ago, but given where I live, it should be more often.

4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?
I was always somebody who preferred to sleep alone until I met my husband.

5. Do you believe in ghosts?
No. I am a complete cynic about the paranormal.

6. Do you consider yourself creative?
Yes, but not as much as I would like to be.

7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife?
Definitely.

8. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?
Jennifer Aniston all the way. Something about Angelina Jolie makes me slightly nauseous.

9. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics?
Yes, but not as much as I used to. I was much more into politics when I was younger.

10. Do you know how to play poker?
Only video poker. Start talking about flops and rivers and stuff like that and I’m lost.

11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
More than once. I have some sleep issues.

12. What’s your favorite commercial?
It changes frequently but right now, it’s the Hulu commercial with Alec Baldwin.

13. Who was your first love?
Tiffany. My first dog.

14. If you’re driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run a red light?
No. I am a complete stickler for the rules; one of my more annoying traits.

15. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you?
Hell yes, a girl’s gotta keep something for herself.

16. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees?
Red Sox, but that’s because I’m an Orioles fan and we hate the $#*(&# Yankees!

17. Have you ever been Ice Skating?
Yes. Used to go all the time as a teenager, but I always sucked at it.

18. Do you remember your dreams?
Rarely. I wish I remembered more because I know it’s some trippy stuff!

19. What’s the one thing on your mind all the time?
Work. I never feel like I’m caught up.

20. Do you always wear your seatbelt?
Yes, but I remember growing up in a time where we didn’t. In fact, I remember riding in my mom’s Datsun 280Z on my grandma’s lap in the front passenger seat without seatbelts. How crazy is that???

21. What talent do you wish you had?
I wish my singing voice sounded as good as it does in my head.

22. Do you like Sushi?
I used to love Sushi. Then I had surgery (completely unrelated to anything that would affect taste) and never had the taste for it again after that. One day I loved it, then a week later, I wasn’t interested.

23. What do you wear to bed?
Silky panties

24. Do you truly hate anyone?
Yes I do. There is literally only one person that I can think of that I truly hate and it’s another web model lol.

25. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be?
Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum’s character in Jurassic Park)

26. Do you know anyone in jail?
Not anymore. Ah, my misspent youth!

27. What food do you find disgusting?
Bananas, peas, liver, curry, eggplant, pretty much any kind of melon.

28. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back?
Who hasn’t? But I don’t love them any less.

29. Have you ever been punched in the face?
No, but my mom once slapped me across the face when I was a teenager. I deserved it.

30. Do you believe in angels and demons?
Angels, demons, ghosts, no. Aliens, yes.

So here’s the game…. These are the first lines of the first 30 songs that played on my iPod when set on random shuffle. I’ll cross the song out when someone guesses the ARTIST AND SONG title correctly. Looking them up on Google or another search engine is CHEATING! Oh, and you can’t make fun of my musical taste either lol

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1. 7 hours since you went away / 11 coffee’s Ricki Lake on play

2. My love, tell me what it’s all about / You’ve got something that I can’t live without

3. I’m trying to tell you something about my life / maybe give me insight between black and white

4. Sitting at the edge of the bed / One million thoughts as I reflect.

5. Lately I’ve been feeling low / A remedy is what I’m seeking

6. When I’m a walkin I strut my stuff and I’m so strung out

7. Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone

8. There’ll be girls across the nation that will eat this up, babe

9. Every single day, I walk down the street / I hear people say ‘baby so sweet’

10. Just a small town girl, livin in a lonely world

11. I see him standing silhouetted In the lamp-light / I cross the street and I quicken my pace

12. I’ve had a little bit too much, much / All of the people start to rush, start to rush by

13. It’s a rainy afternoon in 1990 / The big city geez it’s been 20 years

14. Will I wake up / Is it a dream I made up / No I guess it’s reality

15. I was workin part time in a five and dime

16. I love you / But I gotta stay true / My morals got me on my knees

17. I’ve been a bad bad girl / I’ve been careless with a delicate man

18. He’s a movie star, only drives rented cars.

19. Excuse me girl / I know it’s a bit embarrassing but I just noticed some tan lines on your shirt

20. A certified casino bride / I roll in with the dealer’s high

21. When I wake up in the morning, love / And the sunlight hurts my eyes

22. Her face is a map of the world / Is a map of the world

23. I dont mind you comin here / And wastin all my time

24. When I was a little girl, I had a rag doll

25. Hand me down my walkin’ cane / Hand me down my hat

26. I bought a toothbrush, some toothpaste, a flannel for my face

27. If he was from Venus, would he feed us with a spoon?

28. Wait in line / ‘Till your time / Ticking clock / Everyone stop

29. Getting born in the state of Mississippi / Papa was a copper and mama was a hippie

30. We like the breeze flow straight out of our lids

As you guys know, from previous blog entries or lack thereof, I have been crazy busy lately. I work all seven days each week, but I’m not complaining. I really like to work and be busy, but sometimes my hubby needs to remind me to take a few hours off here and there. So this past Sunday, he woke me up and declared it a no-work day. After a bit of protestation on my part, I hopped in the shower and got myself ready to go out.

It was a gorgeous day, so we started with a trip up to Red Rocks (which is where my hubby proposed on a very snowy October night in 2004). For those of you who haven’t seen Red Rocks, it’s one of those truly beautiful natural places that makes you glad you live where you do. We each took our camera (his DSLR and my Diana F+ lomography camera that I got for Christmas) and headed in separate directions. Then we somehow missed each other on the way back from the car, but luckily it was a good place to just meander around for a while. I haven’t finished my second roll of film yet, but once I get those sent of to be developed, I’ll share some pics with you if they came out ok

Then we drove over to a place called Belmar back where we used to live to find a good place to eat lunch, but we got waylaid by a Pier 1 store that was going out of business, so we popped in to see if we could find some more props and decor items for the studio (because we can’t help ourselves!). With rumbling bellies, we drove into Denver and to a place called Cherry Creek where I got to go to the West Elm store, but left without anything because they no longer had the orange kitchen chairs that I wanted (boooooo), but still fun for me nonetheless because I like that crap

Then we drove over to the Cherry Creek Grill for dinner, but with a 45 minute wait in store, we walked over to the Indian place across the road and decided that our hunger was more important than anything else lol. Prior to this trip, I had never been a huge fan of Indian food. I had had it twice before and both times was unimpressed. I don’t like curry at all, so Tandoori dishes are better for me, but when places do Tandoori poorly, they get too dry which is what has happened to me in the past. Anyhooooooo… I wedged my big, fat ass down in the chair (I curse restaurants with armchairs at every table!) and started ordering. We had meat samosas and onion bhajias to start. Mmmmmm…. Then came my basket of assorted naan bread, which was of course the highlight of the meal. Dipping it in raita, I had to try really hard to save some to take home with me later. Then my main course of Seekh Kabobs was actually really perfect. All in all a great meal! See, this is why I’m fat - I LOVE food. I don’t think I’ve ever been one of those people who uses food to fill some emotional void. I just love the taste of good food. Sometimes I think maybe my tastebuds are on steroids or something. I could wax rhapsodic about tasty things all day long

The sun went down and we drove home to watch Big Love and Amazing Race and some quality alone time (*wink wink * nudge nudge*). All in all, one of those simple, yet truly pleasurable, days which makes you thankful for your life

(p.s… a special thank you to Bill Withers for creating a song that conveys how you really do feel sometimes)

Hey boys and girls Been away from my bloggie for a while because I can’t seem to find an extra minute these days! Been doing a lot of design work, both in adult and mainstream (but its the mainstream project that is really driving me nuts right now!). I haven’t even been to the movies in nearly a month, which is HIGHLY irregular for me, so I’m hoping I get a reprieve soon. I need my pretzel bites fix! The upside of design work, though, is that I get to see a lot of super hot BBW chicks in the buff and bring that content to all of you guys! I have sites for two brand new babes coming out, so keep your horny eyes open!

My main focus is, of course, to keep bringing my own quality, bone-inducing content to all you, so I always focus on that as my first priority and, to that end, I have an awesome video coming up that really gives you a good up-close view of all my jiggly bits, so that should go up next week. So just be patient with me if I’m not as good about my blog as I would like to be. I would guess that only about 1/10 of my members even read it lol, but I really appreciate those of you who do

And for those of you who have been asking, I am working on getting those DVDs out, but they just keep getting pushed back on my “To Do” list. I think, however, that I have found a way to sell them with visa/mc, at least in the US, so that’s a plus, but I may have to initially accept money orders only for international sales.

Anyhoo, I just wanted to stop in and send all my luv to you faithful readers and let you know that I haven’t forgotten about you Have a great rest of the week!

Thanks so much for all of you who wrote to me to wish me a happy birthday - it was much appreciated! I had a *fabulous* weekend (it’s been so long since my b’day fell on a weekend, so it was especially sweet). My mom flew in to celebrate with me and Charlie and we spent the weekend eating our way through the town. Thursday it was chicken shwarma food from the Sultan Grill (I’m still blissfully drowning in leftover hummus); Friday it was custom burgers and sweet potato fries from The Counter; Saturday I lost myself in mango mojitos, queso fundido and skirt steak tacos. All in all, an excellent food weekend, not to mention the awesome company.

My hubby got me a Wii for my birthday and we spent hours bowling and playing mini-golf, but the funniest thing was watching me box. As it turns out, I have terrible form but can beat the crap out of cartoon characters on the Wii Charlie was almost pissing himself laughing at me, though, so I don’t think I’ll be boxing on video anytime soon! Twenty-four hours later I could barely move my arms lol, but it was so much fun!

Anyhoo, it was back to work for me on Sunday night, but I’m still basking in the afterglow lol. Have a great rest of the week, everybody!