KevinD Posted July 29, 2016 Posted July 29, 2016 Fair enough...you asked if you were being harsh near the end of your post and my gut level reaction was plain enough, so it would seem that we have a different view on the way you expressed your concern. But that's ok... We are on the same page about our concern for Mark given the lack of news and additions to the stories we love! 1
Northern Dutch Guy Posted August 1, 2016 Posted August 1, 2016 I think lots of readers here miss Mark. I can only hope he has some people to turn to who help him back to being himself again. Or find professional help. His stories were always a treat and a reason to be back here 3 or 4 times a week. 1
KevinD Posted August 1, 2016 Posted August 1, 2016 I'm not sure whether it was just being busier at work combined with challenges on the personal side or what? All I know is that I miss the outstanding stories and hope that soon he does manage to come back to us with more story updates - that and his interactions with the readers that make comments on the story feedback pages!
Kitt Posted August 1, 2016 Posted August 1, 2016 I think we all are hoping for the best for Mark, and that he is just super busy in real life, that there is not something seriously wrong. We miss you Mark! 2
Coastguard Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Does anybody find it strange and worrisome that Mark hasn't been online since June 10? Westie? Jeremy? 1
Daddydavek Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 I just hope he hasn't been devoting all of his spare time to politics..... 2
impunity Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 It seems like he doesn't log onto the site unless he's posting a chapter or responding to reviews, and he hasn't done either of those. So his not logging on isn't necessarily worrisome on its own, but an update would be nice. 3
Headstall Posted August 4, 2016 Posted August 4, 2016 It seems like he doesn't log onto the site unless he's posting a chapter or responding to reviews, and he hasn't done either of those. So his not logging on isn't necessarily worrisome on its own, but an update would be nice. I choose to believe he is just taking a well-deserved break... the guy works his butt off, and has for a long time... 3
JimCarter Posted August 4, 2016 Posted August 4, 2016 I choose to believe he is just taking a well-deserved break... the guy works his butt off, and has for a long time... I totally agree and I wouldn't be worried about Mark so much if I heard this from someone that knew for sure this was the case. Surely someone that is in Mark's inter circle knows something that would shed some light on this subject. 5
Popular Post apjordan Posted November 24, 2016 Popular Post Posted November 24, 2016 And we're back! How else would Mark return than with an update on a holiday? (And the timing is perfect for me, since I used the hiatus as an excuse to re-read the last several CAP stories and had just worked through to where Black Widow was paused, which means most of the relevant story details were fresh-ish in my mind. Lucky me!) Mark: I'll add my voice to the chorus in other threads wishing you well as you return to health. It's very good to have your authorial voice back in form, and to know that things in your real life continue to improve. All best, Allyster 7
Headstall Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 So good to have you back, Mark. It was a great chapter... long awaited, but worth it. I'm back to wondering WHO the BW really is... 3
80 Year Old Sage Posted November 25, 2016 Posted November 25, 2016 Glad you are back, I have greatly missed your brilliant stories. Hope your health improved and wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving 2
Mark Arbour Posted November 26, 2016 Author Posted November 26, 2016 Glad you are back, I have greatly missed your brilliant stories. Hope your health improved and wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving A VIRGIN POST! I love those! Thanks! :wizard: :wizard: 4
Headstall Posted November 26, 2016 Posted November 26, 2016 A VIRGIN POST! I love those! Thanks! :wizard: :wizard: Another sacrificial virgin! I remember my virgin post... I've never been the same since you took my cherry, Mark 4
Drew Espinosa Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 Another sacrificial virgin! I remember my virgin post... I've never been the same since you took my cherry, Mark Some 10,000 posts later... you must be really experienced now, Gary. 3
Headstall Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 Some 10,000 posts later... you must be really experienced now, Gary. Geez... didn't realize I passed 10,000, Drew... just an old ho now 2
Estiveo Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 Glad you're back! I started reading your stories just before Chapter 34 was posted and have been waiting in trembling anticipation for a resumption. Thanks for a great start to the holidays! 3
Drew Espinosa Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 Geez... didn't realize I passed 10,000, Drew... just an old ho now So, very experienced. 1
methodwriter85 Posted December 9, 2016 Posted December 9, 2016 When Will was 14, his mental age was 17. At 15, it was 19. At 16/near 17, it's now 25. Does this mean that when he's 20 he'll have the mental age of a 50-year old? In all seriousness, I did enjoy the teen angst and drama. Try to appreciate that more, Will- once day you wake up and you're 30 years old and have no idea where all the time went. 2
Drew Espinosa Posted December 9, 2016 Posted December 9, 2016 In all seriousness, I did enjoy the teen angst and drama. Try to appreciate that more, Will- once day you wake up and you're 30 years old and have no idea where all the time went. Mentally or physically?
Timothy M. Posted December 9, 2016 Posted December 9, 2016 Some 10,000 posts later... you must be really experienced now, Gary. Geez... didn't realize I passed 10,000, Drew... just an old ho now I hadn't noticed either. Another 500 posts and you'll be second on the Overall Top Posters list. Everyone else in top 10 joined GA before 2010, and most of them more than ten years ago. And guess what: the only one in top 15 joining after Gary is Drew. 2
PrivateTim Posted December 9, 2016 Posted December 9, 2016 When Will was 14, his mental age was 17. At 15, it was 19. At 16/near 17, it's now 25. Does this mean that when he's 20 he'll have the mental age of a 50-year old? In all seriousness, I did enjoy the teen angst and drama. Try to appreciate that more, Will- once day you wake up and you're 30 years old and have no idea where all the time went. When Will was 14 his maturity was that of a 12 year old and he isn't progressing. He is like every rich, over-indulged kid I've ever known and in an emotional state of arrested development where they don't develop beyond the concept of self. As I said in the review, I really hate that the adults at Escorial enable the drug and alcohol habits of the youth. It is one thing to be a teen and do sex, drugs and rock 'n roll behind your parents back, but quite another when the parents enable it. 1
mmike1969 Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Chapter 37: 1) cease fires only works if all sides agree to it, everyone is made aware of it and if it benefits all parties. If Elizabeth Danfield finds out The Family has a cease fire in place, she can strike everyone in one sitting. That is a bad thing. And no, you scattering the family or agents of the Family to DC, New York, TexAss and London couldn't possibly raise suspicions to anyone watching. ) : ( 2) how can Will possibly mess up a Kamikaze? Stick with your gin and tonic Will... Edited December 10, 2016 by mmike1969 3
methodwriter85 Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) I'm honestly kind of surprised Will didn't try to graduate during last year. He never really seemed to be that "in" to high school. Mark has been vague enough about what classes these kids are taking that you can just basically believe that Will has been taking enough credits that he can graduate a semester early. And then there's creative liberties and all that. It kind of would have been nice to see Marie, Will, and JJ do the whole "class of 2004" graduates thing, but then JJ dropped out of 9th grade and Will is graduating early. So, eh. I so wanted to use the Graduation song, too. Oh, well. Mark basically already did that anyway with Brad, Robbie, and Ace and the class of 1981. Can we send to Will to Australia for his gap semester? He would love it there. Surf all around and really hot guys. BTW, Mark, have you watched the Social Network yet? You need to. It nails the time period. Apparently every single shirt Mark wears in the movie is one he wore in real life. Funny to think that Will's going to have a Facebook account within the next year. It didn't make it down to where I'm from until '05. Myspace was big first. Someone should get Will a Northface black fleece jacket. He'll need it. Edited December 16, 2016 by methodwriter85 1
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