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RIP Mike. We never chatted personally but knew about you through the admiration of so many others. I have spent many of hours enjoying reading at your site, and even participated in BONN for several years. You will be sorrily missed in this community of ours. 😢

FYI this is now posted at AwesomeDude. Please click on the link below for more information Vale Mike Wengert, 1943-2023 It is with sadness that we advise that Mike, founder and owner of AwesomeDude, passed away on Saturday 9 September after suffering a heart attack. Please see this forum post.

This is sad news to hear. As much as people may want to see the site revived or the stories saved, I would caution for anyone to call the number or write the address on the registration. If his family is aware, or not aware and find out, it probably wouldn't be good for lots of people to reach out, in sympathy or other reasons. First and foremost, we all must respect the family in cases where someone has died, even if we don't know the wishes of the person the person or if there is a family.

Wow! Did you notice the title? Instead of story, it is stories this month Timothy did two great reviews from Carlos this month. Although Timothy will most likely blatantly deny it, I'm sure this is my birthday present since it is coming up Enjoy! Inked by Carlos Hazday Reviewer: Timothy M. Status: Complete Word Count: 9,824 Writing a blog review, which features on 9/11, would tempt me to review Mark Arbor’s CAP story 9/11. But I already did that back in 2017. Instead, I would like to pay tribute to Carlos Hazday, who passed away in June 2023, by reviewing a Premium story with several of his favorite parts: hunky men, awesome tattoos, heroes in service, and a love of the sea, as well as another story, which is assessible to all readers. In the story Inked we meet Banner Hoyt, who is a Coast Guard in Alaska. His colleagues and mates are what all gay men would want in their straight friends. Cool and secure in their own masculinity, they may tease Banner and his friend Marc, a former coastie, about getting laid (or not), but when it counts, they have their backs. I particularly liked this opinion expressed by Banner (and Carlos): “He claimed the day more men felt secure enough in their sexuality would herald the end of homophobia.” It is a story without epic drama, just a group of friends dealing with the situations they face, whether it be during rescues or while having a beer. They are calm, intelligent, and determined, just the kind of people I like. Give the story a try, and tell me what you think of Banner’s decision at the end, and whether you also wish Carlos was here to write another Banner story. Category: Fiction Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure Sub-genres: Adventure, General Fantasy, Nautical , Super Hero Tags: mature adult, gay, north america, friendship Rating: Teen Beach Bottles by Carlos Hazday Reviewer: Timothy M. Status: Complete Word Count: 3,031 This story continues the theme of love of the sea, as well as caring for the environment. There are four short stories collected in a series called Earth Day Stories, and Beach Bottles is the second. Liebe is a little girl whose two fathers give her lots of love - and I bet her name (German for Love) is quite deliberate, They also bring her up to enjoy the sea which is practically outside heir front door. One of them is a fire fighter, so we also have the protect and serve theme covered. And although the text doesn't say so, I'm sure both guys are hunky, too. This story is for everyone, who would like to have fond smiles on their faces, as we indulge in the dream of a world where families with two fathers are normal and accepted, and love is love. I know Carlos worked hard to promote such rights and equality. Category: Fiction Genres: Action/Adventure Sub-genres: Adventure Tags: child, north america, no sex, light-hearted, parents, modern Rating: Everyone

Did you put away your whites? I boxed up my white jeans, my white joggers, my white cargos, my white shorts, my white undies, my white socks, my white shirts (dress, polo, t, and others), my white sneakers, and white jackets and even my white belt . Now what am I talking about ? When I was growing up, the saying was you could not wear white after Labour Day. Where that came from, I have no clue. But being the fashionista that I am, I don't do any of it . Sort of a rebel with a cause . Up here in Canadia, after Labour Day is kind of the official end of summer , not meteorological but still the end to us. So we turn our sights to fall, autumn, or whatever else you call it. I would say we look forward to the leaves changing but it has been so dry in my neck of the woods, that started happening weeks ago. Now I'm sure I will have that odd snowball tossed in my direction, but snow is one of my favourite weather events. The way everything is blanketed in white, less people out on the roads and every sound sounds crisper in the cooler air. Shall we have betting pool to see who can guess the first snowfall in my city? Let's say $1.00 CDN or what equates to $0.23 USD to the winner. Enough promotion of gambling on the site. We don't need the state gaming commissions looking into my blog ! On Monday, Cia brought us the new CSR for the month of September. Go check it out and git to reading: Wednesday, Aaron took the reigns for the latest feature of Ask An Author 3.0: Thursday, Aaron was back with the big reveal on Author Guess Who. I didn't even know who it was : Friday, Cole took us down memory lane in the prompts, going to a fair: Then to wrap the whole gosh darn week up, Comicality was in with another insightful article: Words of the Day, some I didn't even know how to spell the first one, and obviously didn't know what it meant phenobarbital, deadpan, marmot, passkey, spree, lac, peevish Upcoming Writing Events Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here. Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!! Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292 Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292 Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets! Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories Lost In Question by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Keeper of the Rituals by Libby Drew Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Palingenesis by frozenphenix The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Mr & Mister Danvers by LJCC Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 Boys Of Eternity: First Encounter (Part 1) by TriadSync The World Out There by Drew Payne Confounded: Part III by Andr0gene 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson Aedan's Story by RichardWrites Thicker Than Water by John Henry Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson A Roo For Tigger's Den (A Guys Of Tigger's Den Story) by Ajbt2001 Re-birth by Justin4Fun Sands of Time by Roland WL's Mainstream Gay Book Reviews by W_L Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Peanut Butter by Ivor Slipper **Complete** @Headstall said, "Lots of fun, whether you like peanut butter or not. A charming read, it's worth the time it takes to 'consume'. " The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra ARROW by CLJobe The Making of a Slave by and9993 Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Scapegoat by ValentineDavis21 Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

I got this secret footage of @astone2292 having a shopping spree at the liquor store just he forgot to bring a buggy with him! He managed to get them to change it to woman, England and a bunch of other misdirection, but we all know it is Aaron

We had a science teacher in HS that we all thought had a dead marmot for a toupee Or was it dead?

Last I heard they were part of your army of doom. So if he is attacked by wild boars, I'm sure everyone knows who would have released them

59 I only knew of 57 One thing I can guarantee I know is that every story of Graeme’s is one that will be hard to put down. Aaron, don’t you think it is a good thing to have at least one person in the know… like meeeeeee😃 what happens if you are walking home and overrun by a group of wild boars 😮I’d be there for you 🤭

I don’t like Rand’s new haircut 😜 Just saying

'Wasting away in Margaretville' RIP Jimmy Buffet. I got to get wasted in Margaritaville in Capitola, CA Always impressed whenever I heard a new song of his At least we have his music to remember him by So what are you up to this Labour Day long weekend if you get it? I'm off to our usual later than most Pride Parade tomorrow. Hoping the T-Storms hold off to the evening. It is 2:10 AM in my neck of the woods, so let's wrap last week up Monday, Cia presented us with the CSR Discussion Day. Make sure to chime in on what animal you think our author would be Thursday, Valkyrie was by with the ever helpful anthology hints for the Leap of Faith Anthology. Friday, Aditus took us back to the beginning of the week Two interesting prompts were put forth: And don't you fret, Comicality was back with a new article for us to learn from: How about some words this week? egregious, frangipane, pittance, iodine, busybody, igneous, ream Upcoming Writing Events Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here. Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!! Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292 Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292 Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets! Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus Lost In Question by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour Picture Me And You by Comicality Shelter by Comicality Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Sneak Away by Comicality Safehaven by Comicality Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Author' Stories Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Terror Again by quokka **Complete** @ReaderPaul said, "Wow, somewhat of a surprise ending." ARROW by CLJobe Confounded: Part III by Andr0gene North Meets South, Worlds Collide by R. Eric The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Incandescence by Demiurge **Complete** @akascrubber said, "Well done, A complex, fascinating tale with interesting characters and a robust plot with amazing action with twists and turns and much violence and bold magic and confirming deep love. Thank you. These characters hopefully will live on in some form." 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Twist of Fate by Remijay Soulmates by Ajbt2001 Aedan's Story by RichardWrites Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Re-birth by Justin4Fun Christmas Gulch by Adam Andrews Johnson **Complete** @centexhairysub said, "A delightful tale full of wit and wisdom. Take a moment and enjoy some cheer; I did not find it sad but full of glad and happy thoughts when I finished it. Well written and paced beautifully; hope you all enjoy it and get the meaning behind it and give it forward to all" Luminosity by paren01 Palingenesis by frozenphenix Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Scapegoat by ValentineDavis21 The Making of a Slave by and9993 Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

Whenever I hear the word, I think of this powerful and meaningful song and video. Usually played a lot around Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day in Canada.

It might not be Sept 1st yet, but 3 episodes are up :d

Great Interview, Northie I agree that with those questions and answers, that I think I know you a bit better. Thanks for that! As for your question, I focused on the first part your answer: This came right to mind: Look how cute Northie is

Whew it was warm out today. Even with lots and lots of sunscreen, I'm a little red . Luckily when I got home around dinner time, I sat down and turned on Netflix and much to my surprise season 3 had appeared on a series that I really liked the first two seasons of in the spring, Ragnarok. I'm not sure if I plugged it here before or not , but if not, it is about Viking mythology, in todays setting 😮 Before you all run off and jump on your longboats to pillage and plunder unsuspecting places, why don't you check out what happened at the GA News Blog this past week Monday, Cia kicked off Signature Author Feature week with an introduction: Wednesday, Cia popped in again and gave us the Signature Author Excerpt: Thursday, Aaron revived the Author Guess Who from a 2 or 3 year nap : Friday had Val putting on her Prompt hat to give us a few new writing ideas: Saturday's are Comicality's days around here. Check out the blog this week: 7 days this week, 7 Words of the Day: charteuse, flatten, bunghole, henpeck, garner, callow, candor Upcoming Writing Events Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here. Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!! Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292 Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292 Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets! Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus Lost In Question by Comicality Gap Year by Mark Arbour By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia The Cat Burglar by Aditus Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Translation Trashbin by AC Benus Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories A Journal of Anthro and Revelations by astone2292 **Complete** @Patch1 said, "Another great story in a list of great stories! Written in the journaling format, this story was another "first"! It is a great ride through college with all the struggles a lot of freshmen experience. The main characters grab you and pull you into their world. You experience a rollercoaster of emotions with this one ... absolutely captivating!!! Highly recommend this amazing story!!!!" Recently Updated 'Author' Stories ARROW by CLJobe Ark II by R. Eric Thicker Than Water by John Henry Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson Terror Again by quokka Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson Palingenesis by frozenphenix Aedan's Story by RichardWrites A Roo For Tigger's Den (A Guys Of Tigger's Den Story) by Ajbt2001 Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Stormy Weather by Ivor Slipper **Complete** @flesco said, "This was a beautifully told story of loss, bullying, deceit, anger, love and friendship. Josh was born into a very poor family in a very conservative rural community. After the death of his mother he lives with his grandfather, who is emotionally, verbally and physically abusive. The only bright spot in his life is Ethan his best friend. When he is left alone during an illness, the bullies conspire to sexually abuse him and embarrass him in front of the entire community. Ethan stands by his friend and shows him the support and love he has been craving. Very well written with a fully developed storyline as well as characters who are also fully developed and fully believable. Thank you! ❤️" Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Re-birth by Justin4Fun Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Scapegoat by ValentineDavis21 Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene **Complete** @quttzik said, "Wow I was so happy when I checked my notifications yesterday and saw a new chapter posted. I thought my eyes were deceiving me. I haven’t read the new chapter yet as I went back and started over again with confounded 1 and just binged read again up to the newest chapter. So glad you are back and the writing bug has struck again you are at the top of my to 10 fav writers. I had basically given up hope that this story would be finished since it had been so long. Well welcome back and I look forward to more on this story and the others you write." Twist of Fate by Remijay The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

I always like the quick denials Would it be fair to guess it might be a man or a woman? Maybe I might be wrong BTW, it wasn't me either

And where would henpeckers fall into vocabulary? I guess it is a legitimate word. Let's discuss

Sadly, @JamesSavik, I think Bevis and Butthead may be less viewed and known by less cultured people . I think I had to wait up to like midnight to watch new episodes.

Wow, I see so much going wrong in the future with everyone from this chapter First off, thanks Dodger for another great installment . Is it true you are reaching the half way point of this tale? Where shall I start. Let's talk about the good. Robbie I think has finally found that he needs Sue where together they have to stand up to Don. More than he probably ever thought. Maybe a thought in the back of his mind was as long as she was with him, she was behind him. Glad to see that something has made him realize how much of a mother, mentor, coach and supporter she has been to him. Like it was said, I can't imagine anything other than his bio mom smiling down on both of them. I think I have heard somewhere, something like history repeats itself ? I can't remember where, but wasn't their last break up because Nathan forgot about Robbie when he was doing a commercial or something? Then he started dating a fellow actor, and next he is being taken out of the no tell motel barley alive and strung out on drugs? I seem to recall a party at Ginnie's too. So Nathan has admitted to taking drugs and so has Robbie. Robbie doesn't seem to get defensive with Rory when he calls him out for his hypocrisy. Yet Nathan jumps down Robbie's throat when he admits he is a hypocrite and that Nathan shouldn't start back on drugs, or continue them. Also in Vancouver 😮 The drug capital of Canada A lot of people love the beautiful views and landscapes of the city and the area and the ocean, but they don't see the daily war zone of the the downtown eastside where junkies sit against parking meters with a needle in their arm, dead, until a van eventually comes to get the bodies. If Nathan ever wants to be totally tempted by drugs, then he should move to Vancouver. Hell, everyone there will be out to save him too! I guess I was okay to a Nathan reunion after Conner, anything had to better than that repeated rapist (yes, I haven't forgot about you Alex). But I always felt that Robbie was so much more and Nathan was so much less and would drag Robbie down due to his blind lover for him. Maybe as he thinks, he sees this is part of growing up. Realizing that it is nothing more than a high school romance, which I question, what have they done romantic, it seems to be only based on sex, and that maybe it isn't something that will or should last. I hope he thinks about the word love right about now. I'm as confused about Rory as the rest of you I blame 100% of this on Dodger What author would torment his readers like this ? I'm still not 100% convinced that Rory is gay though, although I wish upon wishes that he is. When you look at Rory's 'flirting' moments with Rory and Rory's responses and flirting back, they do seem pretty normal for a kid that has no self esteem or self identity issues. Maybe we will find out in the latter half of the story . I know most of my straight friends that I would 'jokingly' make sexual innuendo with, they gave it back as good as they took it. I have to say another person who confuses me is the Pastor. Like we know what Mr. Symonds and his game play is, which I'm sure will be coming to a head with Jo and also Matthew. We also know what the two timing, cheater, liar, multi personality, bully and a whole lot of other names that Don is. But what is the Pastors. He doesn't seem to push Robbie to give up his lifestyle but presents him with options, not threats like Don and Mr. S. I still don't trust him, as all the people in the congregation learn their dislike and revulsion to gay people from someone. I don't think he is just putting out the mother churches pamphlets on a table so if anyone is interested can grab one. But I haven't figured out his total angle yet. I'm sure Mr. Symonds is in his employment somehow, probably paying him for 'treating' Mathew, so he is guilty as any of them. I know I'm including some comments from the last chapter too! If you made it through this post, it must be like a bonus chapter and we all will not have to wait as long for a new chapter Thanks again, Dodger

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Nothing to complain about age this week I wanted to discuss something, but this blog would be then directed to the Pit Let's talk about unicorns 🦄 I'm a big Tolkien fan and I have no difficulty after reading the stories and believing that all the species that are in Middle Earth, might have at one time been actually on earth. Like maybe prior to the dinosaurs and Middle Earth was destroyed due to some calamity too. Or, what if we finally find life on another planet and it is actually Middle Earth Not sure if the Hobbits or Elves and Dwarves would have mastered space travel though. Heck, they still get around by horse, horse and buggy or on foot So what do I know about unicorns, sadly not too much. So why don't you inform me all you know about the mysterious animal. Do you believe they ever existed on earth? I read one story by @Cia that ended with a fair bit of unicorn action (not like that, you pervs ) but haven't read many other stories of them. Maybe recommend a story or two We had a good week this week on the GA News Blog. Monday, our Review Team led by @Parker Owens brought all of us a new story to check out: Thursday, it was time to scream from the rooftops!! Okay, maybe a bit dramatic But you can let everyone know if you are participating and if you have started, add a snippet if you want Friday was Cole Matthews' turn at the wheel to bring us a couple of new prompts on Prompt Friday: Speaking of unicorns, do you think Comsie roamed the earth 15 years ago with them? I don't think so Check out his unicorn free blog: I learned a few new words this week, how about you? crux, achondrite, bathtub, bunting, beckon, battledore, cirrhosis Upcoming Writing Events Leap of Faith Anthology! All Submissions due Sunday, October 1 Guidelines here. Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets! Recently Updated 'Premium' Stories Lost In Question by Comicality Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories Gap Year by Mark Arbour Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories The People's House by Altimexis Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Shadetree Mechanic by Dabeagle **Complete** @centexhairysub said, "Very well written and the pacing was excellent; that said, the character development was beyond perfect. Even the evil neighbors just sucked you in; couldn't wait to see what the next string of insults were going to be. Story about a man that is learning how is childhood is still controlling him in ways that he never truly realized. Ansel has a boyfriend and good friends that help him as he finds a way forward. Satisfying ending, but would not mind a sequel or even a longer multi-chapter look at this group of characters. Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories A Journal of Anthro and Revelations by astone2292 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories ARROW by CLJobe Re-birth by Justin4Fun Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Palingenesis by frozenphenix Gods and Ancients by Grumpy Bear Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Terror Again by quokka Don't Blame The Band by Lee Wilson Luminosity by paren01 Our Summer Rhapsody by CasualWanderer82 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Aedan's Story by RichardWrites The English Year by Jwolf A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ajbt2001 Incandescence by Demiurge Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Someone Like Me by The_Jordanator **Complete** Republished. @drpaladin said, "Overall, well written and a good ending." Teddy Bear Lovers Anonymous by Refugium **Complete** @drsawzall said, "Not every 12 step program is the same or for the same reasons as this tale will indicate!" Brandon Smiling: From the Billy Chase Chronicles (2) by MrM A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Thicker Than Water by John Henry Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)

Those are some grim comments @Myr, I thought @Krista asked us to not use her picture from her last birthday party anymore

And it can be costly to your resale value too! A house that installed a sun room addition with a jacuzzi in the middle of the floor, that had to stopped being used to decades of fighting cancer, eventually was pulled out and the hole filled in. Try to sell a home with two showers, 3 toilets and 2 tiny pedestal sinks and one larger sink is sometimes not appealing to buyers. Unless you are going to rip out a bedroom for a proper size bathroom.

I think a lot of managers beckon their team to useless meetings that we could all avoid and not miss out on anything

I think this presents you with an opportunity. Maybe design a system to mark your target with a laser like they use with some smart bombs. Then just figure out how to get the meteor to go to the marked object.