Carlos Hazday

Bah, better late than never. Funny things about weddings, CJ and Owen have two they attend over the 2022 summer, and in my next story a couple gets engaged.

In the last couple of years of his life, my dad would write things down, stick the note in a pocket, and promptly for get about it and whatever it was he wrote down in order to remember it. The moment I start finding notes in pockets when I do laundry, I'm checking myself into an assisted living facility.

One good thing about memory loss is I often forget to complain about aches and pains.

I had outlined 2 other stories about the dolphin's origins. Once Atlantis sank and they left the area, I planned a short story about their time in Portugal, and one about them finally settling in Eastern Canada. Not sure if or when I'll get to those. Aside from time constraints, I wasn't entirely happy with Explosions, and any sequels will require lots of thought. For some weird reason, I want to like my own work.

Of course, these days, remembering what I had for breakfast yesterday is an accomplishment.

I'm liking all these biker references.

Keep that in mind. If the twins are 4, Owen's 35 the same year. I honestly dont' recall my 35th lol

I think Owen put them on time out only once during the entire week.

@Reader1810 Next story's also set in the future but 2027 instead of 2048. We get to meet Roo and Jeffer as 4 yo kids. The little angels.

This was a boo boo.

Thanks, Gary. Although a few people may have recognized some of the characters, I treated the story as if they were all new and I had to introduce them. This was written before the queen died and there were indications Harry would be folded back into the family. We were told King William would be at the wedding, and we can assume since Lilibet's in the wedding party, her parents would also be there. I was pushing reconciliation ahead of time.

Thanks, 1810. Can you believe how fat time has gone by? Lol

@Clancy59 So... I got a notification someone had reacted to the chapter, couldn't recall what it was about, and---as happens way to often---I wound up reading the chapter and the comments. Guess what I found, ma'am? See? I know shit but my memory sucks at times.

Jesus! I knew that and I go and screw it up. Embarrasing to no end considering I've corrected others when the commit the same faux pas. You may punish me.

Thanks, Tor!!!

Thank you, sir. Yeah, patience's not a virtue around here. LOL I think you now have a better idea of how I go about getting stories ready. I'll write, then tinker until right before publishing. LOL

Don't fear, more's coming. The next story features Liebe at 7 and the twins at 4. And if you follow the link, you'll see what else I have in the works.

This has been fun, Val. If nothing else, the story announcements have generated a ton of funny comments. I had to include some politics because it's me, but I reined myself in and tried to focus on the one anniversary the story was inspired by. Glad it worked for you.

I could mention a few things from motorcycle club (all gay men) trips, but I have a feeling that would get me in trouble with the man. CJ and Owen stopped at LL Bean during a motorcycle trip and bought lumberjack shirts. Damn hipsters. I was in Eastern Tennessee one time, stopped at a Harley-Davidson dealership to use the restroom, and bought a t-shirt. Talking to the cashier and another lady, it came out I was from Florida. Somehow helmets and proper attire came up. They were appalled I didn't wear a helmet most of the time (not required in Florida) and often rode in sneakers and shorts without a shirt. I can do the leather drag but sometimes the wind in my hair wins out. Florida means as little as possible most of the time. A jock under the chaps would have been acceptable.

Look at you discussing fashion. I thought your characters were all hairy and ran around naked. I'm writing a June wedding in a resort town, white outfits are de rigueur. Remember Mrs. G's from the Pacific Northwest. Plaid and birkenstocks are the normal outfits. A Canadian tuxedo for formal events.

No it didn't. You wanted a long story.

It includes the MC meeting a bunch of Defense Department big shots and the theft of a sailboat. That should turn out well. Right? I just read through the comments on the blog announcing this week's stories and about peed myself. Funny shit.

How sad is it I focused on what she's wearing? I'm so having a character wear a shirt-dress (help, is that what they're called?) Maybe the bride will at the rehearsal dinner. Yes, I'm writing another sappy wedding.

When I first encountered a MrsG story, she tricked me into reading a romance. Her wit, character development, and realistic dialogue drew me in and kept me glued to the page. This story's no different. Well written and light-hearted it was easy to devour it. Even if I needed a break in between due to length. LOL Highly recommend this one.

Excellent story. Had my windows been opened instead of tightly shut to keep the AC in, the neighbors may have wondered why I cracked up several times. Jensen, and to a degree Nolan, would fit perfectly with a group of hooligans I've written about before. Good job, my friend.