An Update On My Life....

[Mark Arbour]

Well, once again I missed an important holiday.  Not feeling very patriotic this year, and while I'll avoid politics in this forum, you all know why. 

I've been doing great, health wise, but I have a massive project that I'm working on this summer.  Ironically enough, that's helped my writing, because it's a good procrastination tool.  I'm unwilling to post any chapters to Black Widow, or for the new Bridgemont book (which is in the works, by the way), until I have enough chapters to keep going for a bit.  I'm calling that five at this point.  So I'm hoping I can get to that point by fall. 

Thank you all so much for your patience, and for your very nice thoughts and words along the way.  Things seem so bright now compared to where they were a year ago. 

[Kitt]

Post when you are ready Mark. We will be here when you are ready. So glad you are feeling better!

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, Mark Arbour said:

Well, once again I missed an important holiday.  Not feeling very patriotic this year, and while I'll avoid politics in this forum, you all know why. 

I've been doing great, health wise, but I have a massive project that I'm working on this summer.  Ironically enough, that's helped my writing, because it's a good procrastination tool.  I'm unwilling to post any chapters to Black Widow, or for the new Bridgemont book (which is in the works, by the way), until I have enough chapters to keep going for a bit.  I'm calling that five at this point.  So I'm hoping I can get to that point by fall. 

Thank you all so much for your patience, and for your very nice thoughts and words along the way.  Things seem so bright now compared to where they were a year ago. 

So good to hear from you, Mark, and so good to hear you're doing well on all fronts. The place just isn't the same without you. Patiently looking forward to your return... cheers... Gary....

[impunity]

3 hours ago, Mark Arbour said:

Well, once again I missed an important holiday.  Not feeling very patriotic this year, and while I'll avoid politics in this forum, you all know why. 

I've been doing great, health wise, but I have a massive project that I'm working on this summer.  Ironically enough, that's helped my writing, because it's a good procrastination tool.  I'm unwilling to post any chapters to Black Widow, or for the new Bridgemont book (which is in the works, by the way), until I have enough chapters to keep going for a bit.  I'm calling that five at this point.  So I'm hoping I can get to that point by fall. 

Thank you all so much for your patience, and for your very nice thoughts and words along the way.  Things seem so bright now compared to where they were a year ago. 

Holidays are gratuitous, anyway. We'll be happy to get the chapters whenever you feel ready to post them. Glad to hear things are going better for you, politics aside.

[chase5555]

It is so good to hear from you. I was worried with the lack of news. So glad you are doing better and continue to write. What a great talent. Thanks for the update.

[methodwriter85]

On 7/5/2017 at 9:04 PM, Mark Arbour said:

Well, once again I missed an important holiday.  Not feeling very patriotic this year, and while I'll avoid politics in this forum, you all know why. 

I've been doing great, health wise, but I have a massive project that I'm working on this summer.  Ironically enough, that's helped my writing, because it's a good procrastination tool.  I'm unwilling to post any chapters to Black Widow, or for the new Bridgemont book (which is in the works, by the way), until I have enough chapters to keep going for a bit.  I'm calling that five at this point.  So I'm hoping I can get to that point by fall. 

Thank you all so much for your patience, and for your very nice thoughts and words along the way.  Things seem so bright now compared to where they were a year ago. 

 

Daddy's back!

[Northern Dutch Guy]

On 7/6/2017 at 3:04 AM, Mark Arbour said:

Well, once again I missed an important holiday.  Not feeling very patriotic this year, and while I'll avoid politics in this forum, you all know why. 

I've been doing great, health wise, but I have a massive project that I'm working on this summer.  Ironically enough, that's helped my writing, because it's a good procrastination tool.  I'm unwilling to post any chapters to Black Widow, or for the new Bridgemont book (which is in the works, by the way), until I have enough chapters to keep going for a bit.  I'm calling that five at this point.  So I'm hoping I can get to that point by fall. 

Thank you all so much for your patience, and for your very nice thoughts and words along the way.  Things seem so bright now compared to where they were a year ago. 

 

Mark, I really missed you here !

Good to hear you are doing great, health wise. Health is one of the basic things I think that matters most !

But also health of your partner, kids, loved ones...

Been there.

 

On this site... You are one of my loved ones ! LOL. No not because I need a new chapter fix. I'm not a junk. LOL.

 

Always loved to find new stories here from you and you were posting lots of them in a good flow.

I was always amazed how much really good stuff you could write in just a few days !

 

So good you may/will be back with new stories soon.

 

These last months I have been reading some of your older stories (Millennium, Poor Man's son and Paternaty) for the 2nd time and they were like as...  bright and new as when I 1st read them. Loved/Liked them again !

The storyline yes I knew but I had so much fun reading again lots of the older chapters, the dialogues and the banter in them.

Also I think it was good reading because there also was stuff in there that I think will come back in the next 'Black Widow' series.LOL.

 

Mark, have fun writing. Good to hear you are back and I really look forward to your next stories/chapters.

 

[Canuk]

Sorry, I have to admit i am an Arbour junky.... sad, but true....😍

[Headstall]

20 minutes ago, Canuk said:

Sorry, I have to admit i am an Arbour junky.... sad, but true....😍

Nothing to be ashamed of... many of us have the affliction... maybe we should form a support group  

[impunity]

14 hours ago, Headstall said:

Nothing to be ashamed of... many of us have the affliction... maybe we should form a support group  

I'm in! 

Edited July 14, 2017 by impunity
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[Mark Arbour]

Just an FYI, for my long-suffering Bridgemont fans:  The next story, Northern Exposure, will begin posting on August 1. 

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, Mark Arbour said:

Just an FYI, for my long-suffering Bridgemont fans:  The next story, Northern Exposure, will begin posting on August 1. 

 

[impunity]

2 hours ago, Mark Arbour said:

Just an FYI, for my long-suffering Bridgemont fans:  The next story, Northern Exposure, will begin posting on August 1. 

 

Huzzah! 

[Daddydavek]

AT LAST!

 

[centexhairysub]

19 hours ago, Mark Arbour said:

Just an FYI, for my long-suffering Bridgemont fans:  The next story, Northern Exposure, will begin posting on August 1. 

 

I now have definite proof that there is a benevolent higher power at work...

[Northern Dutch Guy]

Certainly look forward to the story.

The way I remember end of last story, hmm you placed Granger in a... new, probably very difficult position with the fleet.

 

Will love to see how you manage that... hmm Granger to manage that. LOL.

 

Have fun writing, I love reading the bridgemont series.

Edited July 31, 2017 by Northern Dutch Guy

[centexhairysub]

Well, I have gone back and re-read all of the Bridgemont series getting ready for the new story; I just can't wait...  I would hold my breathe but then red was never really my color...

 

[jack.unders]

Greetings Mark, and also to all of my fellow Arbour fans.  I hope you all had a festive holiday weekend and are looking forward to our next holiday season.

 

Mark, I want you to know that you are in my thoughts just about every day and I hope that you are doing well.  A number of months ago you shared with us that you were not feeling quite as well as you had in recent years, but were improving.  .  You posted a few new chapters in CAP and Bridgemont series and they were just awesome and were like gifts to all of us, your loyal fans.  I check the story pages just about every day and each time I try to send out a telepathic message to you to let you know that we miss you and we send you our love and well wishes.

 

Always.   Jack

[Jasen314]

Mark, you have a wonderful gift with the written word.  I wish you good fortune in regaining the strength to enjoy life.  Take care.

[Timothy M.]

14 hours ago, Jasen314 said:

Mark, you have a wonderful gift with the written word.  I wish you good fortune in regaining the strength to enjoy life.  Take care.

 

Ohh, you gave Mark your virgin post. He'll love that.  

[Canuk]

Mark, I hope this finds you well, and prepared to enjoy Christmas/holidays/Hanukkah/....  the way you want to.

 

As for me...  well, a little more Bridgemont would not go astray ...

 

Regards

A

[jack.unders]

Season's Greetings to everyone and especially to Mark. However you celebrate or not, best wishes to everyone and for a Health and Happy NEW YEAR.  Hopefully tomorrow morning, we will awake to a gift of words, even if they only acknowledge that we all love you Mark and want the best for you.  ALWAYS REMEMBER we love you.

 

Jack

[Canuk]

My Christmas is complete😆. I am a man of simple tastes. Thank you mr arbour 

[jack.unders]

YIPPIE!!!!!!  Santa Mark sent us all fantabulous Christmas gifts,  a new chapter in both sagas.  Thank you so very very much for making our Christmas complete.  You have brought so much joy to us, may it be returned a thousand fold.   💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

 

Jack

[Mark M]

Been a while for a chapter, what’s up mark? Enjoying the summer heat wave I hope!