Canuk Posted August 15, 2010 Posted August 15, 2010 Life has to come first. what a bizarre concept...... for me "life" is what you do when you run out of fantasy.......
ricky Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 what a bizarre concept...... for me "life" is what you do when you run out of fantasy....... Yes but in your case, being able to cum in real life probably caused your fantasies. It's sorta like the old axiom of which came first? the Chicken or the Egg? The obvious answer of course is, "The rooster!"
Rad Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 So I have read the Bridgemint series. All of them. I find this a masterpiece! Not only because the wealth of characters in it and the way Mark tells the story, but also because of the background of this story. I mean, late 18th century Napoleonic war? WOW! Not to mention the knowledge of life on the high seas, the habits of that time and the names of the things that were once back there. Groug, grout, etc. This story must have required substantial research! As it is however, I am distressed by the deaths and injuries in this series. The deaths of people like Shafte, Grafton, etc and the injuries suffered by Cavendish are, well, disheartening to say the least. I find myself alarmed at any new people who gets close with Granger because I think that sooner or later their number will be "up" and they will be either dead or crippled :( Can't Mark do something? Limit the deaths of people we like or something like that? This series has been an emotional roller coaster....
Mark Arbour Posted August 17, 2010 Author Posted August 17, 2010 So I have read the Bridgemint series. All of them. I find this a masterpiece! Not only because the wealth of characters in it and the way Mark tells the story, but also because of the background of this story. I mean, late 18th century Napoleonic war? WOW! Not to mention the knowledge of life on the high seas, the habits of that time and the names of the things that were once back there. Groug, grout, etc. This story must have required substantial research! As it is however, I am distressed by the deaths and injuries in this series. The deaths of people like Shafte, Grafton, etc and the injuries suffered by Cavendish are, well, disheartening to say the least. I find myself alarmed at any new people who gets close with Granger because I think that sooner or later their number will be "up" and they will be either dead or crippled :( Can't Mark do something? Limit the deaths of people we like or something like that? This series has been an emotional roller coaster.... I'm glad you like it. Death was much more common then. Many would avoid service in the East or West Indies because of the notoriously high death rates from disease. Disease was, in fact, the biggest killer of men in the Royal Navy. I think I've actually been pretty sparing with deaths. It's just a different time, with a much shorter life expectancy.
Canuk Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 Mark , I think you treat death much the way it was treated at the time; as an unavoidable consequence of living. It is only since we developed penicillin that death came to be seen as avoidable-until-old-age. In the 18&19th centuries dying of a sore throat ("a putrid sore throat") was common, without antiseptic ANY cut could kill you, let alone amputation, trepanning, splinter removal and so on. So on balance Mark , I think your characters die appropriately and in sufficient numbers that neither overwhelm or ignore the issue...... speaking of which....next chapter..... anytime soon?? (and none of this "Real life" excuse - you have used that one already!!!! )
Rad Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 I'm glad you like it. Death was much more common then. Many would avoid service in the East or West Indies because of the notoriously high death rates from disease. Disease was, in fact, the biggest killer of men in the Royal Navy. I think I've actually been pretty sparing with deaths. It's just a different time, with a much shorter life expectancy. I understand that death is more common back then. But some of them are, well...for example Michal. Why must he die? It was so heart-wrenching. He was so full of life and then he died. It was just, well, it seems like a waste for me.
Rosicky Posted August 28, 2010 Posted August 28, 2010 what a bizarre concept...... for me "life" is what you do when you run out of fantasy....... Hehehe! For me, I procrastinate my real life projects by reading about the exploits of George Granger!
ricky Posted August 28, 2010 Posted August 28, 2010 So I have read the Bridgemint series. All of them. I find this a masterpiece! Not only because the wealth of characters in it and the way Mark tells the story, but also because of the background of this story. I mean, late 18th century Napoleonic war? WOW! Not to mention the knowledge of life on the high seas, the habits of that time and the names of the things that were once back there. Groug, grout, etc. This story must have required substantial research! As it is however, I am distressed by the deaths and injuries in this series. The deaths of people like Shafte, Grafton, etc and the injuries suffered by Cavendish are, well, disheartening to say the least. I find myself alarmed at any new people who gets close with Granger because I think that sooner or later their number will be "up" and they will be either dead or crippled :( Can't Mark do something? Limit the deaths of people we like or something like that? This series has been an emotional roller coaster.... Regarding death. First of all, this is gay romance so we have to assume the readers are . . . um ok, "a bit emotional", there I've said it. So nobody really want to see it. BUT a good story has to exercise ALL of your emotional muscles. Actually the sea was a very hazardous life. Many were simply washed overboard, thrown overboard by a pissed off mate and many died of disease and injury. Any break of the skin could turn quickly. Sanitation was almost unheard of. So he is really keeping only enough to keep it sorta real in that respect. I personally think it is a perfect mix. In fact I wouldn't mind exploring a new chapter, like tonight or tomorrow even.
centexhairysub Posted August 28, 2010 Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) Okay, Mark, you need to get over your real life and concentrate on what is important... A New Chapter of the Bridgemont series... While I have been wraped up with your latest CAP story, I am still perishing waiting on the next chapter in this story. I do realize that getting the historical factors just right makes it more time consuming, so I suggest you cut out sleep... Please, oh please, I need a new chapter... Edited August 28, 2010 by centexhairysub
ricky Posted August 28, 2010 Posted August 28, 2010 Okay, Mark, you need to get over your real life and concentrate on what is important... A New Chapter of the Bridgemont series... While I have been wraped up with your latest CAP story, I am still perishing waiting on the next chapter in this story. I do realize that getting the historical factors just right makes it more time consuming, so I suggest you cut out sleep... Please, oh please, I need a new chapter... Pssssst. You're not supposed to bug the talent for more chapters. Even if the world agrees with you, like I do. It's considered poor form. Besides, when you rush Mark for a chapter and guilt him into it, you get a superficial chapter with a sex scene but it adds no meat to the story other than that being used for recreation. We just have to . . . wait. Even if I agree with you. That's why you have to work in gentle nudges. See my last post for instance. The need for a chapter has to be his idea or it just won't be his best work. Of course then again, his worst is still better than my best. So I guess, what the heck, "Mark, get off yer duff or kiss the gunnar's daughters!" Oh, damn hard again.
Clydee Posted August 28, 2010 Posted August 28, 2010 Come on Mr Arbour...puleeez post some more chapters..... Okay, that's about as pathetic as I will get about this. When you get time is fine with me, and I know I'll enjoy whatever you post.
Tiger Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 Come on Mr Arbour...puleeez post some more chapters..... Okay, that's about as pathetic as I will get about this. When you get time is fine with me, and I know I'll enjoy whatever you post. I second that. I have a severe case of BWS.
Canuk Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 Come on Mr Arbour...puleeez post some more chapters..... Okay, that's about as pathetic as I will get about this. When you get time is fine with me, and I know I'll enjoy whatever you post. i'm happy to get a hell of a lot more pathetic than "come on Mr Arbour...plueeez"....... dearest Mark , I will leave it to your imagination to work out how pathetic I am prepared to be........
Daisy Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) Ages ago I said my brother was going sailing this summer - on a yacht round parts of europe but also this ship: He had a good time. This was the sail making part of the ship, I think, the guy who ran it was the head or whatever of my brothers section of the crew. It's a russian ship btw. And that's him at the top of the Mast thing - crows nest? . I'm forgetting all my terms. They have harnesses these days, but he said climbing over the top bit you had to detach yourself. So many bleedin ropes! It makes me wonder though, I'm not sure what size this is compared to the ones in Mark's stories. And finally some more sails. These are all from his hols this summer. Most of the scenery on these will be the sea from Norway to England somewhere. Just thought I'd share. Edited September 3, 2010 by Smarties
ricky Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Ages ago I said my brother was going sailing this summer - on a yacht round parts of europe but also this ship: He had a good time. This was the sail making part of the ship, I think, the guy who ran it was the head or whatever of my brothers section of the crew. It's a russian ship btw. And that's him at the top of the Mast thing - crows nest? . I'm forgetting all my terms. They have harnesses these days, but he said climbing over the top bit you had to detach yourself. So many bleedin ropes! It makes me wonder though, I'm not sure what size this is compared to the ones in Mark's stories. And finally some more sails. These are all from his hols this summer. Most of the scenery on these will be the sea from Norway to England somewhere. Just thought I'd share. These were fantastic. You don't see many ships this large under sail these days do you. These were gorgeous ships. Thanks for sharing. I'll bet your brother had a great time and created memories that will see him nicely into his old age. Some things just stick out in your mind as landmark events in our lives. Events that changed us. Changed our core beliefs. I suspect it was one of those adventures. I know it would be for me. Anyways, I really enjoyed the pics. Thanks to you and your brother both.
Red_A Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 Ages ago I said my brother was going sailing this summer - on a yacht round parts of europe but also this ship: So many bleedin ropes! It makes me wonder though, I'm not sure what size this is compared to the ones in Mark's stories. Ships of 1800 would in general have 25% less sails and therefore less ropes, but would be thicker as they would be hemp etc, which has much less strength than modern fibres. HMS Trincomalee at Harlepool is the best example in this country link
Daisy Posted September 3, 2010 Posted September 3, 2010 These were fantastic. You don't see many ships this large under sail these days do you. These were gorgeous ships. Thanks for sharing. I'll bet your brother had a great time and created memories that will see him nicely into his old age. Some things just stick out in your mind as landmark events in our lives. Events that changed us. Changed our core beliefs. I suspect it was one of those adventures. I know it would be for me. Anyways, I really enjoyed the pics. Thanks to you and your brother both. Yeah he enjoyed it . I'm not sure how much his core beliefs changed . I think that happened the year before - he seemed to grow up A lot then. (would you believe he has only Just turned 19). He went travelling ON HIS OWN all over europe for a month - and like only booked the flights and rail pass a week before. Made friends, including many americans , and saw some amazing things. I think he travelled to something like 15 countries. Saw the midnight sun and all . This year I think he just relished it again . Didn't like the cooking on the russian ship though. But at least he's learnt another dish to add to his 3 that he can cook - learnt while cooking sideways on a yacht .
Mark Arbour Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 Ages ago I said my brother was going sailing this summer - on a yacht round parts of europe but also this ship: He had a good time. This was the sail making part of the ship, I think, the guy who ran it was the head or whatever of my brothers section of the crew. It's a russian ship btw. And that's him at the top of the Mast thing - crows nest? . I'm forgetting all my terms. They have harnesses these days, but he said climbing over the top bit you had to detach yourself. So many bleedin ropes! It makes me wonder though, I'm not sure what size this is compared to the ones in Mark's stories. And finally some more sails. These are all from his hols this summer. Most of the scenery on these will be the sea from Norway to England somewhere. Just thought I'd share. He's adorable (your brother). The ship is nice too.
Daisy Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 There's a ship in those pictures? That's my brother you're talking about Yeah I agree Mark he's adorable. He's just left to go back to uni yesterday. Already miss him . Love him so much . Couldn't help showing him off , that and it was the only picture from up the top .
JimmyZ Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Hey Mark - any chance of a Granger fix during the post-a-palooza?
Mark Arbour Posted September 11, 2010 Author Posted September 11, 2010 I miss this story! Please continue soon I've got a chapter in editing as we speak mm! 1
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