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Me too, relieved, no wine.

I'm sorry to hear this. Hope it resolves quickly.

Unseasonably warm though lovely here too. I'm resting quietly hoping the migraine eases.

Ahh yes, your sexy tractor

I read a book and saw a film based on it in the early 70s titled Walkabout about a young sister and brother abandoned in the Australian Bush who encountered and were rescued by a young aboriginal man.

Thank you Albert.

That's a very young and adorable Leonardo ...

I hope things work out for what's best for her.

What? You stood him outside for a rain water rinse when you done with him.

Interesting. They require additional readings.

I want to take mum for hers the end of next week. I want it to be in full effect by the time we head to PA three weeks later. Trying to hold off on one for myself until July so I have the added boost during renfaire season. All depends on case load.

Maybe, but I've got a hammer ...

Awww, gee ...

No don't open it! Don't open it!

Love the Leibe stories. I hope one day they're published for a wider audience.

Ahh, to be young again. Your morning missile firing was impressive.

We have taken steps in preparation. Your sanctions will not sway us.

"I miss the munchkin." Excellent chapter. The time with Romeo and his merry cohort was very nicely done. Thanks for the trip to view equinox at Kukulkán, not likely to ever have the chance in real time. Hope you have a Happy Birthday tomorrow.

Sorry Texy but Page isn't wrong. Buddy Oliver has valid kitchen skills. The kid's good. I hereby give notice that me and mine are going to ignore your sanctions and continue to support the folks in Traverse City.

Jay grew up in a close loving family, they are a huge part of what has made him the man he is. He has never felt the need to create a family because the one he was born with has never failed him. He likely doesn't recognize Loren's team as anything more than very close friends. The same way he views Seamus and the guys who despite being defacto brothers are not replacements for the ones he has. For him it's incomprehensible to imagine life without his family, the void would be enormous. I think when Jay learned what Loren's parents did to him it reinforced how lucky he is and he resolved to share his family's unconditional love not because Loren is broken but because he deserves it. In his own way Jay is trying to give Loren the most precious thing he has outside himself. However, Loren takes offense because he hears in Jay's clumsily stated offer proof that Jay views him as "broken". To me this suggests that there remains a part of Loren that is damaged. A part that despite all he has accomplished believes he is unlovable. I think it would be good for him to have more people who love him simply for himself not because it's something he's earned. Neither Jay nor Loren are wrong, they're both behaving appropriately based on their disparate childhoods. I'm trusting our author to resolve things satisfactorily. Afterall, angry readers with pitchforks and torches are troublesome.

Not me, nope ...

Buddy is an accomplished cook, he's adorable too.

I am okay thanks.