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A.A.R. welcome to G.A. Glad that you found us. Kitt's right, there are a lot of ways to participate on site.

You know I'm in your cheering section. I'm liking it!

Since I've read all of your prompts . . . Oh well, it's not the destination, it's the journey, they say. Nice intro to the tale, Valkyrie.

I feel you, I really do. What you say has a relevance to more than just writing. We do this sort of thing because the new and shiny always seems to draw attention. The new is less complicated somehow and therefore, easier to deal with. Although it could be, it isn't necessarily so and could be just as hard, or harder, to work on/with as something older. Remember, L&G and Nemesis are old friends and deserving of attention and just as it is when you make new friends, you can't neglect the old ones and expect them to still like you when you find the time for them. Having now been neglected, it's going to take some work to get back those relationships. Believe me, they are worth it and you know it. That's why you're thinking about them, because you know they are still good friends and deserving of your attention. Now you just have to work on rebuilding the relationships and if they begin in starts and fits, that's okay. As long as you continue to work on them, you will come together eventually.

Hello there to you too. Welcome to GA.

The yummy boys comment had me thinking things might go bad. This was inventive and fun, Kitt.

Such good writing Dave. Am I engaged? Hell, yes! Am I intrigued? Absolutely! Go, do your thing, and continue to bring on the 'quality gay fiction.'

Hello Lans. Welcome to a great community of writers and readers. Cheers!

Happy Birthday Slytherin!! and many happy returns

Love vibes? That cracked me up. As always, loving the story and I appreciate the new chapter. If I had one thing to offer, it would be that feel good sincerity permeating the chapter does begin to feel too overarching by the end. I'm all for these great and caring relationships and that's absolutely part of the stories appeal, but unless you're amping up for a crash soon -- or sainthood for this extended family -- pushing the 'feel good' here feels a little akin to overreaching on what is all ready a well recognized and good thing.

To add to Stephen's comment, that and how important David's graduation was to him stuck out for me. Still, that was one heck of a chapter. Brian . . . well, he's some kind of saint, isn't he?

A little experiment in words and I'm glad to know it worked. Thanks Suvitar.

Hey, thanks for your thoughts, Avidreadr. I'm happy to know you liked it.

I'm thinking that last line really does sum it up for Luke at this point in time. That was an exciting and enjoyable chapter. No offering too much detail for us folks that don't know the game, you made it sound appealing.

It's summer. I didn't want to take up too much of anyone's time. Thanks for reading Dave.

I saw this in Madrid and it's stunning. This is no small work, Guernica, as it is about eleven-and-a-half feet (3.5 m) tall and around twenty-five-and-a-half feet (7.8 m) long. It makes you sad to look at it, and thoughtful. In 1937, when this was completed, Picasso's art would arguably be considered modern art, I'm thinking.

Thanks so much!

I tried my hand at Prompt 332. Sound Bites

"Try it again, and I will kill you!" "Ah, shut up, Johnny. It's just mud." "Yeah, but did ya have to hit me so hard, Mark?" "Don’t be such a big baby." "Do that thing with your tongue again, Mark." "You liked that, did ya?" "Tastes good, like spearmint." "Scoot over here, Johnny." "You keep doin' that, you're going to make me fall in love with you." "Oh yeah? What is it you think I'm doing, Mark?" "You keep lookin' at me like you do; I can't think right, John." "Yeah?" "What

Insecurity comes in all forms and beauty really does belong to the eye of the beholder.

Happy Birthday Stellar!

You bought a free standing home then - older, newer? which neighborhood did you choose? My partner and I bought into a 150 year old townhouse in the Southend 14 yrs ago. One of five condos and the repair expenses are shared, but it seems like they've been non-stop over the years. It's a lovely space, don't get me wrong--we love it, but I hope you don't have to deal with repairs as much as us over the years.

Happy Birthday W_L and many more!

Coin in the Fountain is a great tale. Sometimes, you get what you pay for!

Hey Jaco! Welcome to GA.