AnytaSunday

He's a real sweetie. I think it's awesome what he did! Hope things work out for his criketing career.

My condolences. Yes, please take all the time you need.<br><br>Look after yourself. Hugs. <br>

Cia, lol, that's what I thought! Germany is horrendous for its long waits and bureaucracy. Three hour wait is a good queue. My close friend waited 12 to get her working visa. But, I still think it's ridiculous. Taking a pen and paper, or a good book at least makes me feel better at the wasted time. The blog entry did light the humor in the situation--it's a good story. So, no, you won't get your time back, but you have entertained us!

Woohoo, first review to this short story here. hehehe. Glad you enjoyed it, the story came to me as I was walking to drop my kid off to Kindie. I just had this idea in my head, sort of images, of the three of them and Benny completely oblivious. LOL. Thanks for reading! And now I feel motivated to get more writing/planning done, hehehe

Yes, yes, very enjoyable. I liked how you wrapped things up this chapter, too. I seriously wondered for a minute if not everything would get resolved, but all my questions and queries were answered. Except maybe for Kenny. Still clueless? I laughed really hard reading this, and there were also so many sweet moments, it felt a privilege to be allowed into these boys' lives. Thank you very much for writing and sharing. I hope you continue to post other stories. I thought Andy's development was interesting. That sounds full of conflict, could be a whole story in itself. Forbidden and yet, by the sounds of it, very real. Cheers again. --Anyta

This hit me really hard this morning. I'm a New Zealander, and my Mum rang and I thought it was to wish her grandson a happy second birthday, because he turned 2 today. I was shocked and very sad to hear about the earthquake, and how it took lives with it this time. I have a couple of family members down there. One was sitting in the hairdresser's chair when the earthquake hit. The building around him crumpled down and blocked them inside. He chose not to move at all, and was lucky no debris hit him in any damaging way. Together the people in the hairdressers pulled away at the fallen building and dragged themselves out. I am extremely lucky that he and his wife are okay, but for many families they're not so lucky. I feel for them and the grief at those who've lost their dear ones. One thing I am super proud of, being a NZer, is seeing how well we cope with disaster. Neighbours and friends and family are all coming together to help each other out. I love how caring we are as people, how we show that we really are concerned for other's wellbeings. Okay, I'm now too teary to continue. I send my love to those who this has affected. XOXOXOXO

That's really beautiful. I agree whole heartedly with all the comments here thus far. You are a wonderfully nice guy and Mike is so crazy lucky to have you. (As you are to have him, too) You really are tugging at the heart strings with this blog entry. This just makes me so puzzled, though. Your anthology story last year, I still don't know where you got the guts to do what you did with one of your main characters there. Weren't those two also together so long? Gosh, those parallels would make me cry! Wishing you another sixteen years (and more) of happiness and love with your Mike (and family )

Yeah, it's hard for Blake, and I feel for him. I'm glad he made the steps he did at the end there. Also the whole double sided 'being real' was a great way to tackle his (over)use of medication. I did wonder, when I read the part about Blake having use of the ute, if his medication would mean he shouldn't be driving? It's going to be great to see how this changes the dynamics between himself and Haze. This story feels very real and is well written, and I can't wait to read on. Yay.

LOL! This is all great. hehehe. Was meant to write this review last night, but got too sleepy and the hubs wanted the lights off, haha. Really excited how this is all going to go down from here on out. Thanks for the read.

In the interests of a laugh. I have a few typos/ silly wording that I noticed when I went to edit. From Four Doors: (Mystery novel) 1) ‘I shook his head.’ 2) ‘I rolled his eyes.’ 3) ‘Thil was already hanging outside my room.’ 4) ‘It was tricky to play over the sounds of screaming, but that soon died down and the crowd jumped silently until we’d played our final chord.’ (Hmmm, yeah 'cause that's just how I jump too. ) From “Veined”: YA Fantasy/romance I gave her my I’m-so-stupid-I-forgot-my-pen look. My husbands comment: What look is that? Then there are my 'sexy' mistakes, oh dear. Basically these stem from naiveness: Example: She's got spunk. Just need to nut something out. (okay, I thought this meant work out a problem) Oh and others a plenty I'm sure.

This lightened me up heaps. Thanks so much. I needed the smiles and laughs.

Another great four chappies! What I absolutely loved with this set was the reactions from parents and friends about being gay. It's so refreshing and wonderful that his friends don't care a wink and treat them just the same. Also, YAY, I just love Matthew and Peter. And Rob and Beth are such awesome parents--I hope I end up as cool as Bethy. hehe. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to more!

Could you please provide a link? Thank you, by the sounds of this, I think she'd be a great read.

I swear, those guys had me laughing so hard sometimes... Um, it feels like there might be something between Rob and Beth, wonder if I'm right there? Guess, I have to read on, woohoo! Looking forward to the update! Awesomeness.

Yay, awesome. Have fun with it, writing's a blast!!!

Can't wait for the next four. I'm so happy to have fun with these guys! Also, I love tickle wars. Did them as a kid, while at uni and still now. Best thing ever, hehehe. On a more serious note, I find it really interesting how you are developing your characters. Okay, so far in my mind: Marty is straight. Andy, Matthew and Peter I think are gay--and here is what I want to say--I really like the dynamics between all of them, but I particularly like the connection between Matthew and Peter. Of course, I like the way you work this up that there could end up something with either, or well... hmmmm, will have to read more. But, you know, it really is double the trouble, huh. LOL. Sweet, until the next ones.

LOL, I DID have a disclaimer up there, peeps: From What I've Heard.... (my limited experience) Plus, I actually was the easiest thing as a teen. I got good grades and I read in my spare time. I never asked for money, did the housework, looked after my siblings... And then ran away.. to Uni as soon as I could (just turned 17) LOL. Easypeasy. But if I could go back, I think I would have stirred more... hahaha.

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LOL, Cia, having one, I shudder at the thought of two at once as well, haha. You're gonna be an awesome Papa, Andy. Ohhhh, yeah, boy or girl, that will be interesting.... In my limited experience (all the neighbors have kids) it sounds like boys have been the easier babies. Girls easier later though, haha.

Just thought I'd say, what an apt title! I love reading through what you've named the chapters--because it's something I don't know beforehand, LOL. //Also, and this is TOTALLY selfish, but I wanted to be your 200th review. You're awesome, Andy, glad to have met ya. hehe.

Read the last four chappies last night! Had fun. I just saw you've started posting again, woohoo! Know what I'll be checking out tonight, LOL! Sweet!!!

Best intentions. Well, I think the story is (well, yes, help annoying) but rather sweet. That you guys cared so much, hehe.

Hey Stu, good to see you are continuing to post! hehe. You know, I like the idea of the amulet and the spirit leading Dan and helping him. Have you ever read His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman? They're good--they have spirits as animals(daemons), anyway, this reminded me of that (different, but also cool idea, ). I'm getting more and more anxious of this war, now. Especially after the images of Matt and then nothing. Oh-oh. Will the war be written into the story, or is this book about the preparation to the battle? Looking forward to how this develops. Thanks for the read!

ROFL! That's funny, Hamen Cheese, haha.

Fun, fun, fun. Looking forward to more, I hope you post soon!!! The guys are such larks--totally cracked me up. The description of the waterfall in earlier chapters sounded lovely, is that something you made up, or does this place actually exist? Sweetness. Thanks for the read,--Anyta