Carlos Hazday

@scrubber6620 The Russians sure as shit found that out the hard way. The ability to improvise when situations change will more often than not lead to victory. And not only in war.

I think I've posted most of my tats here at one point or another. Not even sure if I have any pics up, but I know the ink ones are gone. One of the dolphins got me in trouble with a moderator. It's on my groin and I have to shave for it to really be seen. I cropped the hell out of it, you could tell where it was, but there wasn't even a hint of anything. It ran afoul of regulations. LOL

My big series has a lot of political and more recently geopolitical threads. I've been thinking a lot about how my MC will react to Russia's belligerence and the aftermath. If Putin loses convincingly, there might be a push to damage Russia the way the Versailles Treaty tried to hammer the Germans. Anyway, just what's been rattling in my mind recently. Maybe I should think about pre-CE politics instead. LOL

Yeah. Even in the military plans are often changed. What am I saying even for? It's really SOP for snafus to occur.

Full disclosure: I have 3 dolphins tattooed on my body. Their grace, intelligence, and teamwork are qualities they share with wolves. When searching for my hook for a lycan story, I thought that would work. It was different to have non-wolf shifters as protagonists.

Thanks, Chris. I tried to inject some new stuff into the retelling of the weekend.

If (VERY BIG IF) I ever write Ethan's spinoff, I have two scenes penciled in. One after Chipper's on TV show, and another one after he wins at the Grammy's and these guys win at the Oscars. You can go ahead and start printing shirts, I'll negotiate a good deal for you on the license fee.

Ya think? The man deals with Mexicans, Brits, Kiwis, Aussies, and Yanks regularly and wins them over. He spends a couple of days in Washington, then in Miami, and his contacts multiply. California's the mother-lode, though. Winning the Oscar and having Brock Burnett as a neighbor is a nice start. Add in your best friend's on his way to recording stardom and the best friend of the grandmother you never met's married to a gaming tycoon... Oh, let's throw in the Napa Valley winery people too. I'd say you and I better start saving our pennies for those 10k a plate rubber chicken dinners. Our boy's gonna raise sooo much money.

Thanks bud!

That damn song played in my head for a couple of weeks when I wrote the initial chapter for Malibu and did it again when I wrote this chapter. Who knows, I may recycle him again at some point.

Read my reply to the previous comment. When I read yours I realized I could use the same reply. LOL Yeah, as I said, I don't write villains but I have fun with dickheads. (go ahead, make the jokes)

We need a list of the idiots I've created (I really don't write villains) and vote to see who's disliked the most. Stevie and Fernie could have a dance off when they end up tied for first place.

Yes and yes

LMFAO Yep, as a diplomat CJ's learning words are more acceptable than fists, but considering his sharp tongue, they can be just as deadly. Unfortunately it soesn't fit into my timeline, but I'd love to see CJ face down Putin. I mean, after you've taken out one Russian... BTW CJ's brother's deadly with his fists, maybe we should recruit Ritch to chat with Fernando. The man who won't want him to have a painting of a jet.

Bingo! If we can co-opt enemies to our side once we defeat them in battle, we ensure a more secure future. The macro version of it would be the aftermath of WWII with our former enemies (Japan and Germany) becoming staunch allies. Fists are fine in some instances, but dialogue and diplomacy will ultimately win the day.

Thanks, Raven. Atlantis mythology has always fascinated me and it seemed like a good idea to use it as a springboard for my try at lycan stories. I've written 3, but I'm not particularly happy with any of them. I hope to try again sometime in the future.

Thanks for the praise. I used to quickly dismiss jerk characters, but I've enjoyed keeping some around lately. Gives me a chance to double down on what idiots they are. Maybe I should bring back that interior decorator Brett and Cesar clashed with in Malibu. Ear worms are the worst! I've had one rattling inside my head for like a month. An old song in Spanish older than I am! It'll be included in a new story posting this fall.

I think his days at CAMALA are numbered. After meeting him in person, I suspect CJ will get involved in the matter. And I sure as hell wouldn't want to be on his wrong side!

CJ might have a huge ego, but he has people (primarily Ozzie) who help keep him grounded. Fernando seems to trip over his. Sooner or later he'll realize he'll never win if he keeps butting heads with our guys. He kept his job because a couple of large donors support him, and I'm thinking the Davenport Family Foundation should make a larger donation on the condition he's fired. Brett and CJ can be vindictive and ruthless.

Thanks, Jose. I may have something else for you later this weekend. Hey, what would you consider the best university in Spain? I'm asking for a friend with a kid planning a year abroad during high school.

no idea what happened. The chapter does show up in the Story Updates list.

Some of what happens during the trip to LA was covered in Ranger. I took sections from that book and wrote new material around it. The CAMALA reception being one of them. Next chapter we'll attend the actual ceremony. Seaborn I 'borrowed' from The West Wing. IMO one of the best written and acted TV shows of all time.

Thanks, Tony I wrote this chapter either during or right after binge watching all 7 seasons. There may be a reference to another character in the show coming up. So, so glad you recognized Sam. Can you imagine CJ and Rob Lowe having that conversation? I couldn't resist quoting Toby Ziegler since I was stealing from Aaron Sorkin. CJ's views and attitudes are somewhat inspired by Jed. The main differences I see are Barlett's strong religious beliefs and CJ being a tad more conservative. Since CJ and Ozzie ended up with a Warhol painting for their house, I can imagine Brett working something out with CAMALA to exchange the jet fighter for something else so Ritch could have the Lichtenstein for his house. A few years in the future. Llorosa was right about one thing, those paintings are exquisite.

Trying to show CJ's a bit calmer as he ages, it was fun to use Owen as the threat maker. I think he's taken the advice to control his temper to heart. Domogarov may have some issues with his wrist, but Northman and Llorosa are not bruised. Yet. LOL

With me, over-analyzing and suggestions are always welcome. But since I usually only post stories once they're entirely written, ideas don't always get incorporated into whatever I'm sharing at the time. However, I have taken reader ideas into consideration in subsequent books. I'm glad you're happy with what I share!