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  1. Canuk

    Chapter 49

    That was positively exhausting! I may get annoyed at being the age I am, but frankly the energy, angst and turmoil of being those three... makes me glad I am passed it all. In my own case, sex as competition has been replaced by uxorious ( or is it maritorious?) wallowing in the arms of someone whose been there for the better part of three decades - somehow this seems far less stressful and more liveable!
  2. Canuk

    Chapter 66

    Thank you for the sentiments regarding our late Queen. A truly remarkable woman. As far as our Lord Grainger, only he could manage to find and collect a large set of genitals, together with their support system, in Copenhagen harbour when he was merely there as postman! I look forward to our Norwegian's recovery and his assets put to use! I suppose I should have first congratulated Grainger on the improvements in the seamanship of ship and crew, however the naked Norweigen took my mind off the achievement! Great writing. Thanks.
  3. Canuk

    Chapter 46

    Will's stamina! I think I was throwing up after the third shot and a chick kissing me.... 🥵
  4. Canuk

    Chapter 45

    What complicated love lives these people lead. I am not sure whether at my best (worst?) things were this complex in my late teens/20s. Serial monogamy has a lot going for your mental health if nothing else. Phone tech; little do they know what's coming! Thanks for a great Saturday morning surprise!
  5. Interesting that you raised that peculiarly US thing of tying health insurance to employment, but my comment is rather why would people as wealthy as CJ bother with insurance? Surely they get a better deal paying cash? I like the last two words....as if you'll be able to leave what must be family just out there😀
  6. Canuk

    Chapter 44

    This is a great chapter in the development of Will, however there are so many balls in the air (literally and figuratively) sometimes I just go with the flow... Great writing to keep such complexity interesting and me, for one, wanting more!
  7. Canuk

    Dinner Party

    What a roller coaster of a ride! I had to read it twice to follow! Great reading. Thanks.
  8. Canuk

    Chapter 65

    Family; so helpful when their desires and expectations and yours line up, bloody difficult when they don't. Pitcairn was an idiot who couldn't see when he was well off.
  9. Canuk

    Chapter 41

    He has fans? What a weird world we live in..... Mr Arbour, your writing is bloody awesome.... thanks....
  10. Canuk

    Chapter 41

    "For a change"!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
  11. Canuk

    Chapter 40

    Stef's thought processes and conceptual ability is really amazing. He really is a character where the hamster is spinning those wheels. Having Will as a character to ask the questions that us readers would ask were we given access to such lofty heights gives glimpses into the operation of the big end of town. Will's asides on sexual proclivities, expertise, looks and possibilities, just adds an extra something to it all. Thanks. A great read.
  12. Canuk

    Kiss And Tell

    I have a feeling that this story is a genuine generational change in attitudes to sexual orientation/experimentation. Not sure what generation you belong to, Scrubber6620, but mine (younger boomer....) at the age I was in "college", this conversation could not have happened. Then gay blokes were accepted (just), but experimentation....it happened but no one discussed it...ever. Now, based on my two sons experiences and conversations, the conversation Maddox had its quite possible.
  13. Canuk

    Chapter 62

    Not quite two lovers; one lover (dearest Grainger) and a random family each of whom you have sex with when they deign to speak to you. But yes I get your drift! While news from home was good, and no news from St Vincent troubling, what else did the packet contain? The boy will be an interesting addition and how far do we think Graingers going to get with Anson....😜 Great chapter, thanks
  14. Canuk

    First Sparks

    Taking advantage of southerners - probably a regional sport!
  15. Canuk

    Chapter 37

    Well that chapter covered some ground and without a hint of "but wait...there's more!" 😀 Will certainly let the boomer generation know he ain't no smart alec, but some one who listens and speaks with a pov. Great writing! Not sure why I say that as we never get anything but great writing..... Thanks
  16. The parental "talk" is one of those things that just never goes to plan either as parent or child. And as far as "coming out" scenes shouting "we kissed " across the dining table has to be somewhat unique!
  17. Canuk

    Chapter 2

    Your writing gives you cred. You life experience just adds to the story! 😀👍
  18. Canuk

    Chapter 2

    Great chapter, but may I say your final paragraph where you, as the author, talked about your situation etc, felt like you felt you needed to explain the story and its direction. You don't. The story you are writing is great. It doesn't need any justification. Just keep writing! Thanks
  19. Canuk

    Chapter 1

    If you acknowledge and question your own attitudes to race, the chances of you being openly racist are pretty thin. Then its a matter of working on innate cultural biases. This story looks like it's going to explore this with at least one emerging gay antagonist. All the signs of a great story. Thanks
  20. Peaceful self discovery with a sympathetic friend- can't be a better start..... Thanks
  21. As it looked like he was going to get raped anyway, at least getting £15 enable their longer term plan to be nearer. Still, I agree with Collin. Thanks for the chapter.
  22. Canuk

    Chapter 36

    Can one be envious and in awe similtaneously? Controlling a dozen or so characters in sharp cross table conversation each character bringing their individual history with them... just amazing 👏. A master story teller: I am truly humbled by his talent. Thank you Mark Arbour, you make me want alternatively delete everything I have written or improve. Which way I go depends on my wine and Gimlet consumption!
  23. Canuk

    Beginnings

    1920 - they did things differently back then! I suspect that it's a case of "anything, but don't frighten the horses" was still the general approach. Provided public decency wasn't affronted, everyone would let whatever be. interesting to see how it resolves itself....
  24. Canuk

    Chapter 61

    Weirdly and somewhat unexpectedly as an Australian/Canadian, I am reading this while in Helsinki. I think it's about as close geographically as I have got to our hero! While George was "happy" with the Emperor, he has a whole new level of happiness controlling a ship and its crew; Somewhat like an amphibian, Grainger copes quite well out of water, but thrives in it! Thanks Mr Arbour, a welcome chapter.
  25. Canuk

    Chapter 35

    I wonder how the Board will take being "shaken up"? My spidey sense tells me we are in for more drama!
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