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Saturday night at 11:05 PM, I lost my dad to a long and slow battle with dementia. He was relaxed and comfortable when he passed and luckily all 3 of his children were by his side. I thought I would take some time to tell you about my Dad. He was born in 1940 to parents that lived in military base housing. His Dad was in the military and luckily never got called overseas to fight in WW2. Luckily Dad never had to move base to base other than once. His early years were in Ottawa and then he moved to Cobourg, ON prior to his teens. He grew up there with his one older sister and four younger brothers. When he was twenty, not seeing much of a future in the small town, he joined the military himself. He was loaded onto a train where he was shipped out to Calgary, AB for basic training. He was in the infantry early on and was trained due to his accuracy, as a marksman. At one point he was also working with Olympic Athletes in biathlon. He did tours in Germany (NATO), Cyprus (UN), Germany (NATO) again (this time with mom coming over and along came me ). He also did a tour with the UN doing work between Israel and Egypt to keep the peace. The combined UN missions resulted him and all UN peacekeepers in being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1988. We moved back to Calgary and spent the rest of the time there except two years in Cold Lake, AB. Being an Army guy on an Air Force base was too much for him so he retired after twenty years and we moved back to Calgary. So, that is a compact biography, but let me tell you about my Dad in my eyes. One of the earliest memories I have of my Dad is we were out for a drive to Elbow Falls in his beloved Meteor car. I remember sitting on his lap and driving the car. Well at least I remember me driving the car Dad was always there though out my childhood, especially when it came to sports. If coaches weren't available at that young age, he would always step forward to coach. Needless to say when my teens hit, I wasn't so appreciative any more. Ungrateful kids I didn't realize this at the time, but Dad always worked 2 jobs, one with the military and usually another one at a local garage as a tire buster and other odd jobs. It was all to help ensure us kids (3 of us) always were able to play sports and frankly, keep up with the Jones's. Dad was also there for me when just after the age of 4, I went to the hospital for a lengthy stay due to being diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Dad went to all the classes and listened to doctors and nurses recommendations. Mom was there too, and Dad later admitted this scared him more than anything in his life. Although it took time, Dad eventually learned and helped Mom with my daily injections. Once again, out of his comfort zone. I have fond memories of going to the Calgary Stampede with Mom and Dad and the sisters and then watching the outdoor Grandstand Show. Dad would take turns putting us up on his shoulders so we could see more on the midway. It was like a carnival ride on it's own. Dad and I had some issues in my teens, teen angst and all that . At times we would get in huge arguments about the dumbest of things looking back. I remember one such argument that happened when I was seventeen. After the heated argument at the dinner table Dad stood up suddenly, I thought he was going to hit me, he had never struck me in anger in my life, and to prevent the perceived threat I was able to wrestle his arms to his side and push him back to his seat. Why do I tell you this? It was a monumental moment of my teen years that he realized I was stronger than him, and it was awaking to me that I now had the advantage over him. After that day I never used or mentioned this change in our lives as I probably realized that Dad's age was getting older, and I was getting stronger. I gained more respect for him that day, which is strange to say. I lived at home for the beginning of University and Dad who had shall we say strong conservative values, always thought that the universities were full of left leaning staff that sole purpose was to change everyone's thinking to the extreme left . We did have some interesting shall we say debates, as I learned history that may have contradicted what he taught me Dad lost his long time job after he refused to learn anything about computers, and the place he worked were updating their tills and all the paperwork and work orders/invoices to electronic entry and storage. Dad never learned how to type and it was intimidating to him as I'm sure it was to many in his age group and too daunting of a change. He went out within a couple of days and got another job. This was another thing that rubbed off on me. If you were able to work you went out and worked. Now he doesn't remember anything to do with the pandemic, but I'm sure he would understand the dangers of working at the time and admit it wasn't an absolute rule. After a few different jobs, he was at the age of thinking of retiring. He was able to and then mom and him moved to Kelowna, BC. I always enjoyed going to BC to visit with Mom and Dad and did it five or six times every year. Also pop up to Calgary when they would visit. We usually had weekly talks once a week by phone. Way to soon, we lost our mom and his wife of 41 1/2 years due to ovarian cancer. I learned that for the year that mom was fighting, dad was in immense pain and neglecting his own health to be there for Mom. This was another major turning point in our lives. Soon after, Dad had to rewrite his will and named me as his Executor and EPOA. Dad then relied on me more and more after this point to help him out with different situations to come up over the years. My visits to Kelowna continued, and our talks were more important to both of us. Dad, still had his faults, he grew up in a age of men looking after certain things and women other. Even to the end, he felt I should be his confidant and wouldn't always open up to my sisters . Neither sister have ever seemed to begrudge him and actually make excuses for his ways, but I always wanted us all to be equal. About four years ago, he woke up in the night and felt something was wrong. Grabbing his cellphone and calling 911, he was taken to the hospital with a major heart attack. This was maybe the first time I was really scared of losing my dad, and didn't want it to happen. He had quadruple bypass surgery and us kids, with a little less resistance than before, convinced him that he would be better back in Calgary where we all were. Getting out of the hospital, I flew him back with me and he slept six months on a day bed in my living room in my 1 bedroom condo If you are thinking other disagreements cropped up, you would be right . Finally we got him an apartment in the same building that I moved out of Mom and Dad's place thirty some years ago. He managed to live on his own but little things started popping up. Turning the wrong way down one way roads, driving for hours trying to find someplace. One of the harder conversations we had was discussing him giving up his driver's license before it was yanked from him. Yes, heated debates were had, sisters called to approach him more emotionally than my logical approach and eventually he decided to surrender it back to the government. Funny thing, the biggest reason he was resistant was that he wouldn't have ID. When we went to turn it in, at the same time we got him a government ID card and he was happy again! On a humourous note, before he gave up the car, I suggested he load up on some stuff that wouldn't go bad from the grocery store. Yesterday when we were packing up, I took the last four rolls of paper towel that he bought over 2 years ago We got dad in a community support group for seniors to remain in their homes when he moved out of my place. It was great as twice a week he had a visit with a doctor, physio sessions, games, socialization and other things that made him look forward to going to each week. Late on they provided home care to ensure he was taking his meds twice daily and in general good health. It was also there that they gave us a heads up that he was showing signs of dementia that would not suggest he live alone anymore. Dad found a seniors lodge where he had his own apartment where meals and cleaning were taken care of. He continued with the support programing. Eventually his dementia was causing other issues, and they were negative, so I will probably skip over them other than to say when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, you need to start ensuring you have lasting and good memories as you never know who long before it completely removes him/her from your lives . Usually before they pass away. He had to move in a dementia care seniors residence. Dad moved in last May, and we watched him slide downhill and tried to help over the next fourteen months to help him. With Covid, their was restrictions on who could visit, how often and so forth. This was a struggle for Dad as more and more he didn't know where he was, why we weren't coming to see him and what was going on. In May of this year, since all residents and staff had been double vaccinated, they opened up the visiting a lot and we all got to spend more time with him. Time we all enjoyed, but we still thought we would have him for a long time to come. Sadly dementia doesn't like a time line or even a guesstimate. Eleven days ago he took a turn for the worse and for his own and others safety so he had to go to the hospital. After the first night the ER docs were all of the opinion he could go back home that night. Sadly that wasn't the case. We lost dad eight days later that have had doctor's, nurses and others surprised how quickly the trip to his death was. Rest assured, with the life that Dad was living, he would never had wanted to live that way. Anything we would have done to prolong his life would have been for us kids, and not for him. Although hard to write, it was the best thing and also the right thing to do to let him go. Luckily all three kids had the same attitude. It has helped me with my own personal grieving, as I know that it was the right thing to do, and he can finally rest now in peace. 😢 Also the outpouring of support from family and friends have meant so much. Now, if you didn't read all of this, no problem This is just a way that I'm finding is helping me deal with the loss and will help me also in a small way record our history together. For those that have mothers or fathers still around, give them an extra hug from me if you can Steve

Thank you to everyone that submitted a prompt reply to Comicfan's final prompts before we lost him I think we had 5 submissions and each one of them are amazing. I imagine if Wayne had any relatives that were aware of his large participation on site, they would be happy to see that people submitted. I know I'm proud of everyone ❤️ So as mentioned, we wanted to hear your favourite prompts from the past, and we would re-feature them and see if you want to continue on if you already sent in one, or let others try to take a stab at them. First was a Prompt suggested from @Aditus for #213. For continuity sake, let us add #212 as well So here is a flashback to Feb 22, 2013: Prompt 212 – Creative Tag – List of Words Use the following words in a story – sword, tuna fish, compass, flip flops, and a star. Prompt 213 – Creative Tag – First Line “You want me to do what?”

Hello Everyone We missed a weekly update last week as we felt it was best to honour Wayne through the weekend. We also had a really, Really, REALLY Big Announcement this week Monday things got back to normal with Cia presenting our Classic Author of the month (psst, you didn't hear it here but Monday is @shadowgod's birthday. He is affectionately known as Steve1): That meant on Wednesday, Cia was back with the Classic Author Excerpt: Thursday was that big announcement! I hope you all drop by and say a congratulations to our newest Signature Author: Friday, we decided to do something a little different, we weren't ready to see Wayne's Prompts go quite yet. We decided to feature the previous weeks prompts once again, and invite everyone to tackle one or the other. Also we wanted to hear from you, what one of his prompts did you enjoy the most and motivated you to write? You can post it in this blog, or write to @Renee Stevens or @wildone to remain anonymous. With your suggestions, we will feature those prompts for a while. To be fair, we stopped doing the word of the day the previous week and missed the wrap up too, so here is a bit longer list of words that might tickle your fancy : Nosocomial, Unfettered, Panache, Hobson's Choice, Orphic, Squib, Issuable, Empyreal, Fortuitous, Visage Now what about the goals? Well we decided rather than just focus on the week, let us look at the month and see how we are doing! Anthologies 2021 Anthology #2 Top Theme 1 - A Winding Path - October 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #2 Top Theme 2- An Unconventional Gift - October 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #2 Pot Luck Themes - October 31st, 2021 Anthology 101 - In the Anthology Forum. Everything you need to know about GA Anthologies Ask an Author Ask an Author 3.0 - Submit a story you like and 3 questions you would like to ask the author about. Send them to @astone2292 or @Renee Stevens **Please submit so Aaron can have a bank of stories and questions** Blog Opportunities Guess the Author: Open to all GA authors. PM @Renee Stevensor @wildone to participate Story Review: Send it in to @Renee Stevens or @Timothy M. ** I know we had a volunteer step up for the upcoming week review, but if there is anyone willing to help our Review Team out over the summer, it would be much appreciated!! ** Like the word of the day we did miss the wrap up last week and wanted to give credit to all the promoted authors that posted between July 11 to 17th. If I missed anyone's story, please PM me @wildone so we can give credit where credit is due . Premium Updates: On Fire by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Panic2: Draw Me by Dabeagle Stuff People Do by Ronyx The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Signature Updates: Ancalagon by Cia Gap Year by Mark Arbour Promising Updates: Wayne's Poems by Wayne Gray And last but not least, here is the stories/chapters published this past week: Premium Updates: On Fire by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Bloom by Dabeagle Panic2: Draw Me by Dabeagle Stuff People Do by Ronyx The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Signature Updates: Ancalagon by Cia Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens Only Prompts by Mikiesboy Savage Moon 06 - The New Breed by Comicality; Book 6 of Savage Moon The Best Year by Krista Promising Updates: The Cockney Canuck by Dodger The Reluctant Consort by lilansui **Complete** Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (and Recommend with a share to the forum topic!)

Congratulations Mrsgnomie How do you look wearing brown I can't tell if that is brown or not Enjoy your acknowledgment recognizing your hard work!!!

We're not ready to let go of Comicfan as our resident prompt genius, so we are featuring his last prompts again, Prompt 892 and 893. If you would like, you can take a stab at either one for a lasting memorial to Wayne. Anyone that wants to, please post a prompt in honour of Wayne. I've created topics for each one of them, 892 and 893. Let us know in the below comments which one you did . Prompt 892 - Creative Tag - List of Words Use the following words in a story - a storm, a broken fence, a scared dog, a flash light, and an old typewriter. Prompt 893 - Creative Tag - Viral Video Most people who make it big on Tik Tok or YouTube work hard to become viral. Unfortunately your video went viral for all the wrong reasons with two and a half million views. What is your video about? Do you have a favourite prompt he shared? Let us know so we can feature it again!

Well enjoy the flight over the mountains, Dodger!! If the smoke isn't too bad, you can get some really great scenery from above! Last I heard the coast is not being affected by all the smoke from the fires. When you land in Vancouver (or maybe Victoria ), it sounds like you won't have much of a layover. Too bad, as it is a beautiful city (cities) right on the coast and so much to see and do. All surrounded by mountains too. It sounds like your sister is way way way out there. Lots of Calgarians take the flight over the mountains, then a float plane to the many fishing camps hidden all up and down the coast. You missed Stampede by a day or two If you, @Valkyrie or @Headstall ever come out to Stampede, we will need to meet and take in some of what is all going on. I might even buy some assless chaps. Why do they call them assless? All chaps are assless . Okay maybe not that far . Say hi to your sister, I hope this is the one that was represented by Nicola. If she is one tiny bit like Nicola in real life, than she is an amazing woman I say take it easy, you sound like you know the best ways to protect yourself and be careful in what you . Take a few pictures and share with us what I'm sure will be amazing scenery all around you!! Bon Voyage!

It is nice to keep up with Luke and Jackson 😁

It has been years since I last read this story. I still have the same reaction now as I did then, when in the conversation James wants too tell Bryson he had forgotten something, I knew it was bad. Like @Yettie One the mention of the suicidal wildlife by his mom, just made it clearer. To get your answers @Timothy M., shall we get @shadowgodback? 😛

This, is so horrible. I am shocked. I know that he was struggling with losing his dad and having a lack of direction where to go. I also know that he has had his own health issues. But that doesn't help with the fact that 5 days ago I was thanking him for the latest prompts. Wayne has always in my mind been a gentle person, looking out for everyone. Back when we had chat, he was a calming influence and was a chat moderator. To read his last blog now I am crying. He shares with everyone of the current struggles. I imagine if there was dying of a broken heart, Wayne must have been one of the unfortunate ones. My god, this is not good news at all 😢 Renee, thank you for writing up the tribute, it is beautiful and 100% accurate. At this time, I'm not sure I could have done this myself

Well it is 1:15 AM in my neck of the woods. Why you ask, am I up so late? Well yesterday was the kick off of the Calgary Stampede This really the first big event to be held in Canada. Yesterday numbers were small, but today seemed like normal Saturday. I volunteer at the grounds so I felt good enough to try and do it again this year. If it helps the charities that have basically been shut down the past 16 months, than it is the least I can do Now, who cares about the Stampede? I do!!! But you are not here to read about it, you are waiting for a wrap up that you can see what you read, what you missed and what may have interested you. So let's give it a go! Monday Cia strolled in after her 5 mile jog and gave us the July CSR featured story. Make sure you check it out as well as the discussion day later in the month: On Wednesday, I'm not sure how he does it as he is always working the nightshift, but Aaron still found time to give us another great Ask An Author: Friday, our prompt guru extraordinaire, Wayne, came up with another two great and original prompts. Shout out to comicfan for coming through week after week: Also on Friday, we noticed that there is gremlins in our servers Who gave them water and who fed them after midnight? It is your fault Turns out that our July newsletter didn't make it out to all, so Myr posted a blog with it: Myr was by each day with a new Word of the Day. I thought I had the first one and was excited as you wear dungarees to Stampede, but alas, it was not to be Dundrearies, Amative, Gloss, Watershed, Yegg, Prevaricate, and Fanfaronade Goals, did I miss the goals last week? I can't remember Old age Anthologies 2021 Anthology #2 Top Theme 1 - A Winding Path - October 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #2 Top Theme 2- An Unconventional Gift - October 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #2 Pot Luck Themes - October 31st, 2021 Anthology 101 - In the Anthology Forum. Everything you need to know about GA Anthologies Ask an Author Ask an Author 3.0 - Submit a story you like and 3 questions you would like to ask the author about. Send them to @astone2292 and @Renee Stevens **Please submit so Aaron can have a bank of stories and questions** Blog Opportunities Guess the Author: Open to all GA authors. PM @Renee Stevensor @wildone to participate Story Review: Send it in to @Renee Stevens or @Timothy M. ** I know we had a volunteer step up for the upcoming week review, but if there is anyone willing to help our Review Team out over the summer, it would be much appreciated!! ** Premium Updates: On Fire by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Panic2: Draw Me by Dabeagle Stuff People Do by Ronyx The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Signature Updates: Ancalagon by Cia Only Prompts by Mikiesboy Promising Updates: The Reluctant Consort by lilansui Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (and Recommend with a share to the forum topic!)

Howdy Ho! So this week has been very unusual for me All week we here in western Canada have been hit by what the Western US has had as well. We've been in a heat dome Normally our average temp is 22 C (71.6F) and all week we were above the mid 30's (95F) I was melting!!! Things could have been worse, one small village in British Columbia broke Canadian records by reaching 49.6 C (121.28). Then a nearby fire happened and now over 80% of the entire town is gone Downtown, houses, mostly everything all gone . Anywho, last night we here had thunderstorms, a bit of hail here, and now today is back in the mid 20's. So what about you, I know we are having lots of whacky weather, what happened in the past week in your neck of the woods? We had a bit slower week this week here at the GA Blog. So shall we look back and see the goings on here? Monday was a day that we look forward to, as in the CSR Discussion Day. Did you get to read @Marty's story and join in the discussion? Friday, our prompt guru Wayne was here and bought two new prompts for you to try: On Saturday, Comsie dropped by with another great article to help out new and old authors (not necessarily age )? This week you might find it all a bit unbelievable 😮 Myr was his dedicated self by bringing us a new word every day over the past week. I'll admit, I didn't know any of these . Erne, Numen, Inscrutable, Vacuous, Bijou, Philoprogenitive, Deportment Anthologies 2021 Anthology #2 Top Theme 1 - A Winding Path - October 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #2 Top Theme 2- An Unconventional Gift - October 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #2 Pot Luck Themes - October 31st, 2021 Anthology 101 - In the Anthology Forum. Everything you need to know about GA Anthologies Ask an Author Ask an Author 3.0 - Submit a story you like and 3 questions you would like to ask the author about. Send them to @astone2292 and @Renee Stevens **Please submit so Aaron can have a bank of stories and questions** Blog Opportunities Guess the Author: Open to all GA authors. PM @Renee Stevensor @wildone to participate Story Review: Send it in to @Renee Stevens or @Timothy M. Premium Updates: On Fire by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: Stuff People Do by Ronyx The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Signature Updates: After Practice by Comicality Ancalagon by Cia Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens GFD: Blade Of Shadows by Comicality Left Without Words by Comicality Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour; Book 8 of Bridgemont Only Prompts by Mikiesboy Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (and Recommend with a share to the forum topic!)

I was supposed to be wearing pajamas ?

Oh my Now I wonder if he is not only toying with Bobby’s emotions, but Steph too! Does Rick know that Justin is gay, I don’t know if that was covered?

I decided the Covid19 wasn't enough, so I did the Covid30, as in losing 30 lbs. I think I'm in more ergogenic shape now than 3 months ago, only due to that

What a great story! To have Craig realize that maybe he can find love again, I found more endearing then the idea of taking the big leap of change that James did. I just hope Craig realizes that the only way not to end like his previous relationship would be the need to change himself. Not an easy thing to do. I was intrigued at the beginning as I spent ten years working in Lethbridge. But mine is a city of about 80,000 in southern Alberta, Canada. I didn’t realize there was another 😛 I guess I won’t keep an eye out for Craig and James if I go back for a visit Well done and thank you for sharing

Saw @Talo Segura’s review of this story and decided to give it a try. I think I will be finishing this one. I curious if Bobby had anything to do with the four goons. It is quite possible that they were acting on there own. But do wonder what the coach will have to say about losing 3 or 4, albeit second string, players at the start of the season.

I'm on holidays this week It's pouring rain outside I guess I can tolerate it as long as it ends on Sunday, I am going camping to the mountains during the week. Nothing like enjoying a hot day by a mountain lake and jump into it to cool down. Are you crazy That water is COLD!!! My boys will be hidden upside of me for at least a week! Well I hope you have a great week as well. We had a bit quieter week here at the GA Blog. Shall we take a look back just in case you missed anything? Hurrah for Monday. It meant that our super dooper Review Team, channeling through @Talo Segura, came through with another Featured Story to either start on right away, or put on your reading list: Thursday completed our broadcasting week with 8 NEW ANTHOLOGY ENTRIES!!! Did you any of them or all of them? Don't forget to Read, Review and Comment Now I know a lot of skewls are out, but Professor Myr popped by every day with a new word to challenge your vocabulary skills: Terreplein, Perseverate, Exemplary, Shambles, Thimblerig, Undergird, Wormhole GOALS, Goals, goals: Anthologies 2021 Anthology #2 Top Theme 1 - A Winding Path - October 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #2 Top Theme 2- An Unconventional Gift - October 31st, 2021 2021 Anthology #2 Pot Luck Themes - October 31st, 2021 Anthology 101 - In the Anthology Forum. Everything you need to know about GA Anthologies Anthology 101 - In the Anthology Forum. Everything you need to know about GA Anthologies Ask an Author Ask an Author 3.0 - Submit a story you like and 3 questions you would like to ask the author about. Send them to @astone2292 and @Renee Stevens **Please submit so Aaron can have a bank of stories and questions** Blog Opportunities Guess the Author: Open to all GA authors. PM @Renee Stevensor @wildone to participate Story Review: Send it in to @Renee Stevens or @Timothy M. Premium Updates: On Fire by Cia *Premium* Classic Updates: A Chance Encounter by Bill W **Anthology Entry** Let's Do It by dkstories **Complete** Panic2: Draw Me by Dabeagle Stuff People Do by Ronyx The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Signature Updates: Ancalagon by Cia Jus Sanguinis by Valkyrie **Anthology Entry** Lorca's "Love from the Darkness Sonnets" by AC Benus Not Enough Road by Comicality **Anthology Entry** On Fire by Cia On The Outside by Comicality The Runner by Krista **Anthology Entry** tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy I.D. by CarlHoliday **Anthology Entry** Promising Updates: Distance by northie **Anthology Entry** Why Pride? by Wayne Gray **Complete** Don't forget.... Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (and Recommend with a share to the forum topic!)

Who are you at 51? You are a compassionate, loving, caring person who did what was best for his father and family when you were needed most. All the years you were growing up with them looking after you, I'm sure both of them know that you did your job as for a son for when they needed you most. You are a person who will tolerate fools. That is a quality that I seriously lack and envious of you. Don't let your brother wear you down, just go at a pace that you are comfortable, execute the will as your father's wishes, and realize that some people just are like that, especially if there is money involved Who will you be? I imagine a guy that has all these good qualities and more and can focus a bit more on himself and take those qualities into the future wherever you choose to go, or fate takes you

I did And never forget the poutine, some like steak, me a nice poutine Oh, it is toque or touques . At least in Canada I learned it as touque.

@C Jamesthimblerigged the readers by hooking them with the first chapter and never answering his cliffhangers (for a week).

Can you give tips to my boss?

Very intriguing situation and story that evolves around it. Krista does an amazing job of making you feel like you are in the chapter by her descriptive scenes. You can feel, hear, taste and smell the environment that Jace is in . Well worth the read!

I too really liked the descriptions of the different scenes, especially around the crick. It was like I was in one of the many forests of past years falling a creek to basically no where. I did have two alternatives, one was for Ty to take him in, and the other was to let him go and then as @headtransplant mentioned, maybe Ty and Jace will hook meet up in the future too. So liking both alternatives, I guess I need to let my imagination go wild I know Krista will say which version my mind will be most focused on . Thanks for sharing Krista

Thank you very much for this story, Aditus In a way this story appealed to me, but for a different reason. I am the total opposite of a planner. Although Zane talked himself into going, my crystal ball showing me everything that could go wrong more, usually has me chickening out. So I liked this story as it sort of instills a feeling of hope I’ll be honest, I’ve never walked into a gay bar alone. Maybe this will put a good thought in my head 🙂 Thanks again.