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Careful, that's a pretty wide brush you're painting with. :2hands: Maybe you need to take a shot or two and loosen up, you're sounding a bit tight. Besides, if it wasn't for the republicans who would you find to hate? And it may surprise you to know that there are more than a few gay republicans. Some RIGHT FINE FELLERS IF YA GIT MY DRIFT! Now excuse me while I go twist some more democrats panties in a bunch.

And so it begins. (And of course it's Brian)

That's ok, I can drink it for you too! I'm full service. Just take me along. I can be damn entertaining too.

[quote name='Mark Arbour' date='02 April 2010 - 08:30 PM' timestamp='1270254655' post='241938' Mann is a real-life admiral, and a hack. He ended up doing one of the stupidest things ever. Saweeet! Since you didn't expound on that then I guess we can expect to read about it in some future chapter. And that will give Granger something to smile at. And Granger did indeed cross the threshold into a mature adult. He took charge and saved Traver's life in no uncertain terms. What remains is whether or not he can remove the slim stain of manipulation from Roby's persona. Having control of the captaincy without recourse could make one drunk with power. So did Roby do it to protect Travers or to control him. Was it love or was it power? Or did it start from love and change over time? The entire ship felt it. Granger sensed it when he came on board. I think this may be an important play yet to be made. If he tries that on board Granger's ship well like I say, humiliation is a valuable tool.

It was an awesome interview. I look forward to the rest. Being a fairly new writer it is wonderful to glimpse into the mind and motivation of a truly great author. I love his stuff and really enjoy the peek into his mindset. I've commented and received replies. Just seeing his name on an email made me feel like an eleven year old getting an email directly from a power ranger. I'll be looking for parts 2 - 94. Cheers, r:great:

What a powerful meaty chapter. First, a moment of quiet please for the loss of Mr Lennox . . . . (sniff, sniff) Roby needs a little straightening out. He stepped waaaaay over the limits. He should be glad it was Granger. Of course there is that old saying, "Familiarity breeds contempt" Perhaps getting his mounds separated a couple times By Granger and his First will bring around a little humility. :mace: I loved the "Rats back in the chart room" line. It brought a delightful smile to my face. And Mark, you wrote this so well that upon Sir John's departure even "my" sphincter relaxed! I was so afraid an article 28 was going to occur. Sir John had to hear the rats too. And speaking of rats, about time for Ranger to make a cameo isn't it? Since Jervis did not permit Mann to have Granger then it stands to reason that Jervis sees no favor in him. I expect that he may have a little gift for Granger when they meet. Perhaps Mann's group will be reduced to the importance of a mail ship or a supply ship forced to re-supply Granger and the rest of the fleet. And with such orders that Granger will get a chuckle out of it. And Granger with Lord Nelson! I sense so serious butt kicking and name taking coming up. That is certainly the "A" team. And being with Nelson means there will be even more prizes. I am sure Mann will be mad as hell. I can't wait for the next chapter. Robey in waiting! And if he doesn't learn quick and he tries to bully Granger, he could end up kissing the gunnar's daughter. Especially if he does it in front of someone else in the crew. Not something usually done to a lieutenant so it will be twice as humiliating and we know how much Granger hates to mar a beautiful body with the whip. But Roby needs to come down a peg or two. Just one question Mark. :whistle:Can we watch?

You're right. Brain fart. I was working on T.I.C. when I tasked out and they live outside of San Louis Obispo. :wacko: And I've even been to Cabo San Lucas. Visited the CaboWabo while I was there too. (Nasty tasting tequila.) Did I mention Mark, that I mix a really great tequila Sunrise?

No doubt he held his pen until he was able to visit Pearl Harbor. A quest! :2hands: A fact finding mission. dang, I don't know what his real life Job is but Cabo San Louis one week and Pearl Harbor the next. And now, another week off! Hey Mark, If you need someone to carry your luggage count me in!

With that type of attitude, I suspect there were a few that made the jump from class to class that owed Jervis a debt that their children would even owe. That would also make them loyal. As you [Mark Arbour] have mentioned before, it was extremely difficult to jump the barriers of class. Promoting someone to an officer's rank because it was earned regardless of who their family was or what their political status or class was, had to have happened successfully for him to draw those conclusions so strongly that they became a compelling core belief. At least that is my opinion. And be that the case, there must be some stern Jervis supporters out there. Eh?:king:

Eeeeeeewwwwww! :nuke:

OO wouldn't that be a devilish twist. But. . . impracticable. If he wants to screw someone he has butt to ask. He is like "God" of the navy. There can only be one "Commander in Chief" (For us Yanks, It is Obama) Article 28 be damned. What would really suck would be if Wilcox turned out to be a member and demanded that Granger put out.

Let's just hope that Jervis isn't "in" so much with the Cavendish family that he takes it upon himself to bring him under his wing. Besides the fact that Mark has mentioned that Jervis is against rank because of family position, leaving Granger will be devastating to this now firmly attached young man. And life under Jervis's wing could be arduous. And let's hope there is also no vendetta or bad will either for much the same reason. I could even see the possibility of insanity looming for Granger if he knew he was sending him off to such a fate. No, this separation will be heart wrenching for sure. Regardless of the "known risks" and the knowledge that separation is inevitable, love has a way of pleading ignorance and silent unspoken prayers that it never has to be faced. You can become attached without even knowing that the tentacles of the heart have rooted deeply within your soul. This may be the scariest relationship of all to watch. But watch we will.

CH 18! Delicious! I'm really starting to like Cavendish. He is Lennox with connections. haha Well I mean he is young and sweet, right on that cusp of manhood. Even though all the equipment has already arrived. This chapter let us see a bit more of the Man Jervis. It is plain to see that he has the potential to be not only very dangerous but also Tyrannical. He would most certainly enjoy showing anyone who didn't recognize his power and authority just why they should fear his voice. Although it was good to see that even "he" was appauled at the reason for the beating of the young man who dropped the glass. And to so easily strip the captain of his command . . . well he [the captain] didn't expect that response I am sure. And unless I miss my guess, he was just retired too. I don't know that much about how things were there and then but it would seem to me that he would be unlikely to see command again without facing the admiral or someone who the Admiral had spoken to. Someone who knew the story. So it would appear that hauling the Admiral to Corsica has had an unexpected result as well. Surprise! No one would suspect him coming via taxi when everyone knows that the brass comes in a limo, so to speak. So it allows them [Jervis and company] to view those they meet without all the preparation. By the time they know it's the Admiral he is already there tapping his foot. Nicly written Mark. I loved the explanation regarding the discipline. It showed the Admiral that punishment didn't have to be brutal to be affective and that it was far beneficial to the ship to have the bilge cleaned. And it would have a greater deterrent effect as well. A masterfully written chapter. I really enjoy this series, thank you so much Mark and kudos to the most excellent editing staff. I wish my stuff was so error free.

Likewise, and respectfully. It is one of the things he was known for. He could out maneuver his opponent and although it wasn't called a clipper it was likewise in design. Perhaps a seized merchant ship. and two caranades were mounted mid ship if I recall. He had a couple 7 pounders also. one forward and one aft. His ability to tack quickly gave him the ability to attack quickly and then retreat to a safe distance. I'm not saying he could go toe to toe with a ship of the line because that would be absurd. But to take merchants it was more than enough and he gained many of prize. This taken from the book with the same name. (Sir Francis Drake) It was the very first chapter book I read as a child. I fell in love with the adventures and the excitement of the sea at that moment.

Sweet Mark. I can't wait. I love both stories but honestly I prefer this one. Or this series I should say. It is some of the finest wordsmything that I have seen in a long long time and the genre just trips my trigger for some reason. It always has. Hi seas Romance and the antics of Sir Francis drake mounting heavy guns on a clipper ship and cleaning their clocks. It was brilliant. ANd I always loved reading about their cleverness. Now you write it and add seven or so inches of portable undulating mast and just make it all the better. Sweet. I hope you never run out of High seas adventure. ANd Mark M, I'm sorry if my enlightened comments irritate you. But there is a Simple cure. Read it before you comment. Then the comments probably won't bug you and your comments won't look so silly. Your enlightened opinions are always welcomed I'm sure.

Were you waiting for the illustrated version or what? I think your comments would have so much more impact if you knew something about that which you chose to opine on. But that is just my opinion. I really enjoy the story tremendously.

A hint ! A hint ! There is going to be excitement! Saaaaweeeet!

Thanks for that but I think I was looking for a rough guesstament. Are we talking days, weeks or months? I would think for the distance probably not more than a couple weeks. But those are dangerous waters.

Where have I gone wrong!? Mark M and I agree on something! I will hate to see Lennox leave too. However Cavendish is a dish so why wouldn't you like him. And Caroline is well aware that Granger likes men already. She has even entered into agreements with Travers and with Granger himself. But a three some almost happened I think. There is still time. I also wondered if this trip was going to leave Granger with a less desirable cook. Once the Frenchy is discovered he may well be wisped away. That remains to be seen.

One of the very best chapters you have written so far. Full of loving tenderness. It saddens me however that there will no longer be a Lennox once they are delivered to Corsica. Such is the life of a seaman. It should be interesting to see if Sir John notices the "whimpering rats" in the chart room. It will also be interesting to see a little action en-route. I know the proper response would be to safeguard the Admiral but that is not always possible. It would be excellent for Sir John to owe his continued survival to Granger and it would certainly put an end to Wilcox's harassment. I loved the final answer. "The code to Discontinue the Action?" "Sorry, don't know that one sir." Delightful. So he intends to enact some dues perhaps on the aristocratic officers perhaps? That will have to be done gingerly to prevent a loss of respect amongst the men. I wonder how long the voyage would take before he is deposited in his flagship in Corsica. I could see where it is supremely cramped with his staff already. Well, now then with the loss of a midshipmen there will be a vacancy onboard. And they are not due back in port for some time as they just left. It shall make the shift light. Especially since he is now relieved of his other duties. So he shall be present but watching his mates do theirs and his. That could cause some friction. As for the test. He could be ready for it in Corsica. There would certainly be enough brass around to convene the testing panel.

Thank you, we have one already. No need for a second. Well I've never personally had a Caven and wouldn't even know how to hunt one. I think I could prepare one easily enough however. Anyway you look at it, he's a dish.

"Still" too busy? Don't be so amBIguous

A great chapter. I think they have now both solidified their feelings. I think it took banging Barbie for Arron to realize that he loved him. The part about him not using the condoms was interesting. It said a lot. Well Done Mark. Next comes the scary part. And the chapter will open with it. Dec 7th, 1941 We'll see them watch the start of it all. They'll want to run off and fight. But they'll have to wait. They might even go and lie about their age. My stepfather did and got away with it. I guess that was not that uncommon. I wonder how you'll makes this sad part of the story happy Mark. Or at least respectable or tolerable.

You wish! I think you just want him for yourself. I don't care if it's the King himself. When the hormones hit, status and rank go by the way side. Like Granger says, "You don't have to call me sir when we're in bed." I mean look at how many men of stature have had people brought in for them. Undercover so to speak. And one of the greatest and most common moral play story lines has always been love crossing class lines. So I'm sorry but I have to disagree. These relationships are already clandestine in nature have already crossed class lines enough to know that Mark is one horny bastard of a writer and if wee willy winky is destines to blow the king then it will happen. :king:

Funny how a stiff insistence has no conscience.