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  1. Carlos Hazday
    Thanks, Theo. Yeah, I wanted to show they haven't slowed down after CJ was elected. They have a dozen years before their incarcerated in the White House, and we can assume they didn't sit around doing nothing in the meantime. LOL
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    Kinda, sorta... Davey was adopted as an infant, and I do know the circumstances. It has to be the right time for that to be revealed, though. I think that's 5 years after the sailing trip.
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    Thank you! Readers react best to chapters with CJ confronting someone, but this story was meant to be a vacation for the family and readers. One thing I've figured out is mixing story lines makes tales more interesting. Since I have no idea what I'll write in the future or in what order, but I know details of what's happened and what will happen, I'm trying to get them out there. Naming an exhibit at the Smithsonian may not warrant an entire chapter, but it's a good enough detail to talk about. I kinda like the sound of an outback exhibit presented by the Liston-Abello Family.
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    Vociferous? LOL If it had not been in narration, someone would have called it a quarter word. My actual 50th I celebrated quietly. Dinner with a brother, his wife, and my two nieces. Later that year I spent two weeks in Australia. For my 60th I rode Amtrak to NYC with a stop in Washington for a couple of days. Not sure I'll do anything as strenuous as hiking the Blue Mountains or walking half of Manhattan for my 70th. Where can I park my wheelchair?
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    That was definitely fun, but we're not done yet. Part 2 of Owen's birthday celebration is coming up next week. Doesn't Ibiza have a club or two our crew can hit? LOL
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    I've tried to show CJ and Owen becoming more comfortable with their wealth as time passes. As Owen said, they have more money than they can spend so their focus is not on wealth accumulation. Their celebrations may have become a bit more extravagant, but their charitable work has also grown. I've tried to infuse their actions with good intentions, while they acknowledge as a politician CJ may benefit from their good deeds.
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    My goal's always been to show CJ evolving from a troubled, hurt teen to a thoughtful adult. The past six years have been politically tumultuous in the United States, and I hope we can at some point return to civil discourse without name calling and childish behavior. I believe some politicians do have the country and their constituents best interests and heart, and CJ will be one of them. The fact he's willing to forego growing his personal wealth so as not to appear he's using his office for his and his family's benefit is my way of slapping down those who care nothing about anyone but themselves.
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    Friday, 7 May 2027 Formentera “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OZZIE!” Coffee mug held aloft to avoid spillage, CJ kept the cabin’s door open, allowing three vociferous children to sprint inside and jump in bed with their other father. His smile was an automatic reaction to Owen yawning but spreading his arms to capture them. “Happy thirty-fifth, Oz.” The wish was echoed by the rest of the family as they crowded into the room. Brett handed his son-in-law a steaming mug and sat next to him. “Hap
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    The Pilot

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    LMAO You might be interested in knowing I've already loaded the next story into the system. Flying Circus will conclude the weekend before Christmas and Newport will go live on January 1.
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    Do NOT put words in my mouth! I never called you short; I expanded on your comment about others being tall. But now that we know your actual height, we can call you Shorty.
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    Rob Colton, WolfM, Aaron, and Kbois all have written shifter stories and none are tall. Is there a pattern here?
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    LOL - 3 more chapters and an microscopic epilogue left I'm not done outlining, but figure the crowd will be in the hundreds. Think of one of those parties thrown by the Kardashians. LOL I've mentioned The Agean Resort before, it's owned by Meryl and Kevin Easton. Meryl we met in Malibu. The birthday party will coincide with the resort unveiling a major renovation. A couple of days doing stuff with The Squad and revealing Chipper's future plans (those will be good), a decadent pool party, a Chipper concert, and who knows what else. Have you heard how difficult it's been for fans to get tickets for the next Taylor Swift concert tour? Chipper's will be just as hard to obtain. Lucky for you, you have connections.
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    Maybe it's being a bit older, but Liebe looks to be a bit more level-headed than her brothers. I suspect it'll always be that way. Brett's gonna be a bad influence on the twins.
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    LOL Myr and I have discussed the issue a couple of times. It seems the more controversial the subject I tackle, the higher the interest from readers. At least based on comments and reactions. Sex sells but so does CJ facing off against anyone. While reading drafts of the story, Wolf said something like not everyone would make the connection, but I always had faith you would.
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    You're one up on me. I wanted to ride the same one Ritch and Lucy did in Colorado last time I was there, but ran out of time. I was reading through comments on another CJ story and noticed you wanted CJ stories? This one happens to be number 17 in the main series, and number 33 overall. Happy yet? LOL
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    I believe this is the longest chapter in the story, so you should not have the same problem next week. LOL
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    That's still a lot of hours!
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    You know the trait I admire most in you? Your drive. Between our chats and your writing, I see someone constantly working to improve. Your willingness to learn is the first step on the road to success. Sometimes you'll have to deal with negativity from within or outside, but I think you'll overcome. The old saying about hitting a wall and learning how to go around or over it applies. You feel like a rant now and then? Go for it. I've had my share of them and usually come out better on the other side. Do not allow naysayers to stop you. Hell yeah, you can write. No matter how much crap I may give you, you can do something most people can't: put words down and have then enjoyed by others. That, buddy, is quite an accomplishment.
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    Contrary to what some may believe, CJ doesn't always get his way. LOL
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    A problem with Venice is the multitudes that visit it. I imagine the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona being crowded with tourists, but with Venice it's the entire city. I think that's a reason new locations like Iceland have become so popular. Let's see where I can take them next.
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    I was thinking more about white hot shorts and a matching tube top. Unlike many American tourists who want the same stuff they eat at home while traveling, my goal was to show these guys willing to try local foods. Of course, Mediterranean dishes are something the kids are used to by now. I'm surprised @Daddydavek didn't react to CJ being the gazpacho police. @WolfM picked up my riff of Taylor Greene. Damn! Myr was right when he told me my stories are full of politics. LOL
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    I have a trip to South Dakota penciled in for the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally. CJ and Harley riding all the way from DC. Once I get around to it, I'll have to figure out motorcycles. The two in the garage are not great for the long trip to Sturgis. As for Owen, the next two chapters are from his POV. We'll get a little environmental preaching.
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    Keep this song in mind...
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    As long as CJ doesn't screw up, I'm certain Ritch will benefit from the relationships his brother establishes with the military. We'll see him interact with a few Pentagon big wigs in the next story. I created CJ and Ritch's grandfather and Owen's sister knowing I would write about their passing. Wingnut snuck up on me. Trying to decide what to do with him while the entire family was abroad, I realized it was about time. Having Ritch's aunt step in with two puppies gave me the chance to show she's still involved with the family. I get tired just writing about those two little tornadoes.
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    Is marriage between a human and a motorcycle legal in Nevada?
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