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What a strong and determined poem! The truth is a very hard thing to face, but it's always worth fighting for! Well done, dude -Kevin

It was a very moving poem about war and politics (at least that's what it sounded like to me). Nice job

Very awesome story, Viv! I'm dying to find out what happens next! Kevin

Wow! I didn't know that! Thanks for the info! I guess you've got to be careful then if you tell people you like their pants!

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Well said, Graeme! Good point, CJ! I have to say I was once again struck by how beautiful and powerfully written this story is! I can't wait to read the next installment! Fortunately, I'm a bit behind on my reading so I can do and do that now -Kevin

Ohhh, have fun, Celia!! No tips I'm afraid; regrettably I've never made it to Europe - east or west

I'd heard all those but "naff". Thanks for broadening my vocabulary! Necessarily Don't be barmy! We were enjoying it We usually call those strollers. I like prams, but I couldn't pull off saying it without getting some odd looks. We do Well perhaps the child was going down, noticed the yummy sandwich, and swam vigorously toward the shore with renewed motivation! -Kevin

LOL! I think you're right on all accounts, Gabe!

I'm sure they must have. They were after all performing with Instinct while Jerry was present, so certainly they must have crossed paths a bit. I'm pretty sure (but could be wrong) that they were all on that boat together the time Eric knocked Jerry in the water and loosened his hairpiece. However, I agree that I can't recall them having any meaningful contact.

I agree with you about southern graveyards! They are...better somehow, IMO. I don't know how exactly. They're either more beautiful and/or more creepy, but it's something and they do trump northern ones.

I don't think Chase is the suicidal type. That's a good evaluation except I'd hate to see one of the Shadows go BTW, anyone else get the feeling CJ might have had Barbra, the Shadows, and Joe join them to add even more potential blood spill (and thus drama) to the story?! Now we have all our good guys in one place and anything could happen!

What if it had just saved a drowning child or something? It mustn't just be in the northeast because I've heard many people in my area refer to remote controls as clickers too. Also something I've heard around the south. What about "buggy" for a shopping cart?

Glad you made it back safe and sound and had such a fun time! Can't wait to see the pics -Kevin

WOOO HOOO! Good for you, James! hehe, I hope the extra work definitely accompanies an extra bonus or two!

Nice pic, Mike Ah the eternal question: "to have an honest, legally recognized relationship with the love of your life and work in am harassment free environment...or to have a really good cheesesteak?" *sigh* it's a question we must all deliberate on carefully and choose for ourselves. Wow! That is a striking difference in hair length between those two! Which have you preferred over time, Gary? Good pic, Joe AWWWW, you should like yourself regardless, Gary! You should check out the intensive conditioning! I do it and my hair forgives me for about 6 years of high frequency dying! I usually get remarks about how soft it is EDIT: I forgot to remark, I'm fully on Frosty's side about the two license plate things sucking. Louisiana required only one; Texas requires two. I can't stand having two!

I didn't appreciate that at first until I worked out where you were going with it! About two days ago I read an article stating that there seems to be a correlation between prostate cancer and men using petroleum based fragrances (which is evidently most of them). Don't know how accurate the research is, but it gives one pause.

There's already a Jose in the story Oh my gosh! I'm so gonna do that!

I agree that Jon is the most likely to get plugged of the Instinct boys. Well that certainly would have a poetic symmetry to it! I think CJ would get himself into trouble if that happened though

...For making Cosmos trendy! I've never even seen a single episode of the show, and I've been drinking that drink for years. Now this movie comes along and suddenly I look like every other gay boi in Houston when I order one! William was even drinking them the other night! That's not his drink! He's supposed to drink red bull and vodka! (mind you, given what a dangerous combo that is for one's heart I'm glad he did switch in that respect) This simply will not do! Until further notice I'm on pomegranate martinis! **takes a sip defiantly** I may even have Dave switch in BMAD! What do you think, guys? Could Aaron pull off calling him 'PomPom" instead?

Aww Thanks Dion! That's really good advice too

I really like this story, Mikie! In fact I think it was one of my favourites! It's really well-written, true to life, and very sweet and optimistic! Awesome job! -Kevin

Speculating here, but aren't there a lot of ummm 'older' women there? There's a stereotype that old ladies wear too much makeup, perhaps they're also inclined to go too heavy on the perfume. I think if that's the case it must come down to a weakening of the senses over time. It's been presumed that they wear too much makeup for example because they're eyesight isn't that great anymore and they don't realize how much they've put on. Perhaps the same is true for their sense of smell? Given my own inferior olfactory abilities I certainly wouldn't know if I were wearing too much cologne. I don't think I am, but I couldn't really smell if I were. Perhaps they're in the same boat...and maybe that boat is moored just outside of Miami? Gotta say I'm with Krista on this one! I like my guys fresh, clean, and pretty. Not 'rugged' or 'natural'

Well if they turn into broccoli or something I'll be willing to try one Anyway, I fear we've gotten a bit off topic! (Which is most definitely my fault ) Anyone have any new pics to show us?!