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Let's not forget there is possibly an insurance settlement due Jeremy from the construction accident as a subcontractor was at fault!!!

lord almighty...I've met many like the following...My father included...a quirky combination of Fred Sanford and Archie Bunker. I can clearly recall the expression on his face when I told him he was a prime example of what he was railing against... His pa was one what never liked to get bested either. Hate would churn in him for days and days over the smallest slight, and he was inclined to take it out on Jubal in plenty of ways. He hoped that old bastard was dead, but doubted he would be. He was too damn ornery to die.

Let's hope they don't go overboard, they need to act as if they are still working stiffs...or was that working their stiffies???

The following says it all... We chatted until it was time for dinner. I did eat with James in the kitchen but I conned him into having dessert in the dining room with me. And yes, I had to share my dessert with not only Richie and Ronnie’s children but also the little ones who sat with me in the game room. I was surrounded by kids, and I loved it.

This was a great chapter in demonstrating how to converse and act with your children...my only fear that the ex-wife and the A-Hole somehow get their claws back into Toby!!!

Thanks!!

Thanks, While I tend to focus on the positive, some hard times are needed to ensure the great times!!

Sam's a firecracker in the flesh for sure!!

Amany of my favorite Christmas memories are in this chapter!! Having just moved, I found my mother's angle candle holders and Dala horses while unpacking!! rotating musical angel candle holders images - Search Images (bing.com) swedish dalahorse set images - Search Images (bing.com)

Thanks, this is one of my favorite chapters, I'm believe it or not, back up living on the farm after following a career that led me hither and yon!!

Of course this had to happen.....

My mother was a fantastic cook, as the youngest of the siblings, I often watched what she was doing in the kitchen as neither of my siblings could be bothered. I love to eat and as such, learned the hardest part of cooking, is learning that if the prep is done right, everything cooks itself!!

Check the security systems!!!!

Thanks, I am loving your comments!!

That Ethan survive was quite the miracle!!

Only till you read the next chapter!!

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I believe the boys will find the strength and courage to move forward...

Someone is gaslighting Micco and sadly, Micco is making it easy for whoever is doing this to get away with it...Micco's obvious reticence in confronting issues around him or taking steps to protect himself is getting tiring. In some manner of fashion, it is like he's taken residence in the Land of Miasma, stuck in the capital city Wallowing.... I understand he's not had it exactly easy, that life has been a terrible series of tragic incidences, but it is time to quit the poor me act and get his crap together...it is his responsibility to take that first step, no one else can do it for him... Let's not forget the mother of all hurricanes is approaching... The moon sets long before I reach my house. My journey home takes longer than usual, due less to Billie’s moonshine and more to the turmoil I feel in the air. Earth’s creatures are on the move, restless at a time when many should be quiescent. The air sizzles with some impending crisis I can’t identify. I stop often, listen, and reach out to question the animals’ foreboding. Get no answer. And WTF is up with the entirety of this conversation??? Burke continues as though I said nothing. “I failed your mother, Micco. I couldn’t be there for her when she needed me.” He sucks in a deep breath, lifts his head and meets my eyes. “I won’t fail you the same way.” As usual, red herrings abound...

Thanks, Arik is in for one heck of an adventure!

Thanks Albert...I hope you enjoy this story and I look forward to your comments!!

I hope there are those in prison who hate what Carl's father did and set things to right...

Just what does his father do and so on???

Colin is and I agree with @akascrubber, a coward...time to buy a case of Testicular Fortitude and apply in liberal amounts... His crew, starting with Jimmie need to be spoken to as to what is acceptable when working in the clients house. If he and his mates can't abide by simple rules, shitcan them ASAP>>> But then Jimmie and co arrived, had started making cracks about Owain being gay and being a danger to life and limb of decent straight blokes and, well, courage failed him. He’d simply panicked and shut down. It was easily done as Jimmie and the guys were all over the house; it would be difficult to have a private moment with Owain, even if he wanted it.

This comment was spot on, I cared for both of my parents as they struggled with dementia up to the point, I could not properly care for them and their hygiene. I had a wise old nurse explain to me that my constant daily visits were doing more harm to me than good. That at the stage they were at, they couldn't remember the day-to-day visits and my Type A behavior needed a breather and to let go of any guilt I may have had... Lacey isn't going to get better, she will have fewer and fewer lucid moments and for Dominic's sake, his trips to the hospital should be carefully managed.