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Ott, You are so baaad! Thanks for posting your comments. Jim

Well, thank you for letting me know you are still enjoying it. Jim

Metooyou. Jim

I type everything on my iPad using my right index finger. I have tried dictation, but cut and paste is my best friend. It allows me to rearrange my thoughts into... well let's just say it allows me to better organize my stream of consciousness storytelling. Jim

I think your first sentence is about the most flattering I have read in a while. That is exactly how I feel when reading a story I thoroughly enjoy. So thank you. This has already been the most violent story I have written. I am not sure what that says about anything. I feel the security issues will become even more relevant. I do anticipate more drama. I think political envolment of the Adams family will... maybe I should save that for the storyline.😉 Thank you again for posting a flattering and encouraging comment. Jim

Chicago is coming. I wouldn't be surprised if it showed up in the next chapter. But, I am not making any promises. The scenario is forming in my mind. In fact there will be "a disturbance in the force". Hopefully it will not be on a planetary scale.😜 Thanks for reading and posting your comments. Jim

As Daniel began to softly snore, Raymond considered how well his lover had accepted the fact that he was dating a billionaire. In fact, he was certain that Daniel took the news much better than Raymond himself had handled it. He worried a little that Daniel would react differently once the nebulous concept was presented in actual material wealth. It had taken Raymond some time to believe it and certainly took more time to accept it. While the Adams’s never appeared to lack funds, they certainly

Thank you. I have followed your progress through your "likes" over many chapters. I have to log on and check my onsite "notifications" since GA either can't or won't send me emails letting me know someone has posted a comment. Onsite notifications do not differentiate between "likes" and "notifications", so I have to scroll down each chapter to find whether a comment has been left. I say all that to say this... if I have missed responding to a "comment" you may have left, please understand it was not intentional. I enjoy responding to even negative comments. I hate to think I missed one due to GA's lack of proper notification. It does piss me off that I get their newsletter email without fail. Thanks again, Jim

Hey, just found your comment. I am sorry it took so long. I actually have to scan down through every chapter to learn of new comments on previously posted chapters. It is easy to check on the most recently posted, but when you consider scanning through every chapter I have posted.... well it gets quite daunting. If I got email "notifications" like I signed up for, it would be so much easier. But GA can't be bothered resolving that issue. As to your editorial corrections... I was serious when I said, "I appreciate it when a reader offers input intended to make my story a better read." So, by all means continue to point out those errors that present a bump in the road to future readers. Thanks again, Jim

Thanks so much. Like any five year old, Maria us always eager to participate in adult conversations. Thanks for posting your comments. Jim

LadyDe, You clearly get that these glitches in language skills are not too much of a stretch for a five year old. I suspect that the "Chicago" drama will not be easy on the boys. Daniel still wants to be Sheriff, so he may not be rainbow flag waving at the nuptial celebrations. But, we just gave to wait and see and of course, hope for the best. Thanks for posting your always insightful comments. Jim

I am flattered by your comment. My only hesitation is the lack of consistency in editing and the fact that I have no idea as to how to make it happen. Thanks for posting your comments. Jim

Why Thank you. As much as I would to say it is all fiction and well conceived dialogue, 😜 I believe that Maria's attempts at learning the language are pretty much in line with what a lot of five year olds might say. Thanks for posting your comments. Jim

I suspect the "Weddings" will be what "Christmas" and "Chicago" have become, a major plot device. Although Daniel is, as of yet, still closeted. 😎 Thanks for posting your comments. Jim

LOL! Thank you. I am told my older sisters played dress up with me, but I assure you Maria's "lines" come from inspiration and personal experiences raising my own children. Thanks for posting your comment. Jim

Thank you. I can't think of a more sincere compliment. As to the proposals I was thinking a double wedding for their Gay Pride event coming up in April. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone. Let's keep that just between you and me.😉 Thanks always for posting your comments. Jim

I thought Maria's fans would enjoy her keeping her Dads on their toes. Parenting is sometimes humbling, sometimes exasperating and always a lifelong commitment. I had children in my twenties and still have children forty years later. Thanks for posting your comments. Jim

Maria reminds me of my children. So inquisitive, self assured and innocent. I really wish I had written down all the "learning the language" episodes they/we went through. I started to site a couple but decided they were better kept within the family framework. Thanks for posting your comments. Jim

Jeff looked up and grinned as Paul appeared in the doorway of his home office. “So, how did schmoozing your clients go this afternoon.” Paul had again spent the afternoon making rounds with Dave to inform and reassure his patients that his affiliation with the Veterinarian Care Clinic would benefit them through faster urgent care services as well as enhanced and speedier lab results. None of the ranchers today had expressed any reservations regarding his competency in caring for their animals. A

Jeremy at least has a work environment that is non threatening, appreciative of his efforts, challenging and financially rewarding. His dedication and loyalty are a direct result of the acceptance and encouragement he has found in the AFT. He could gave no finer mentor than a successful man who has trod the same path. Love comes in many forms. Jeremy loves his life right now and that is enough until it isn't. 😜 Thanks for posting your comments. Jim

LOL! I recently learned that "comments" were intended to allow some form of discussion concerning the material posted. In that light, I feel a simple "thank you for commenting" is insufficient. I like the idea of generating dialogue. I am Not committed to taking a break. I may find a way to develop the Adams Family Saga as the story of Jeff, Paul, Raymond, Daniel, et al also continues. "Runt's" real name will be revealed. In my small town I had a personal hero, who ran a gas station. Everybody called him "Peavine". A finer man I have never known. If you asked about "Eldon Gartman" most folks would say, "Who". But, mention Peavine and their faces would light up in enthusiastic recognition. Thanks so much for posting your comments. You have made my day brighter. Jim

Well, right now John is his own worst enemy. Thanks for posting your comments, Zeke. Jim

Okay, it bugged me so I went back and fixed "slimy". By the time you get caught up this tale will likely be perfectly edit.😉 Thanks again, Jim

I fixed all but "slimy" I refuse to search awww shit! I'll go look again.

You know. I have to visit the site and scroll through each chapter to visually determine whether anyone left a comment or simply hit the "like" button. It's Lind finding money on the ground when it's a comment. Even when it leads to edits. I can defend two of those edits.... "god" is almost never intentionally capitalized in my stories, damned autocorrect, unless it is during an orgasm or as an expletive. "Hell far" is indeed used as a colloquialism. The "video recordings" I struggled with. I wanted it to reflect a constantly updating date/time stamp, which is optional on most recordings... I think. Now, I will correct the others. Thanks for posting your comments and for wanting to make a better read for those who follow. Jim