C James

Thank you Carl!! I'm having fun writing it, even though I'm a little out of my depth. I have never had an interest in the music or entertainment industries, so getting the technical background details of a rock band right has been a challenge, and I still can't guarantee the accuracy. The nuclear design was far easier by comparison, though coming up with some of the details that are in coming chapters was tricky, becuase it all has to be technically feasible. (I'm rather anal when it comes to technical details). Of course, even if I could (I don't have the technical ability) I wouldn't put a totally accurate design online, so I'm not including engineering specs, and I'll fudge a detail or two. The cobalt tamper mentioned for the nukes, which makes them far, far more deadly (increasing the fallout by a factor of over 100, probably closer to 1000) is actually real. Here's a Wikepedia article on it. This design is also sometimes called the Doomsday Bomb, though just a few wouldn't end life on earth. BTW did anyone notice this back in Ch 16?

Free the goats! Free the Goats! BTW, I'm formatting 19 now. Just got it added to the html template, and going through it and making sure all the line breaks are in the right place (sometimes they don't survive the cutting and pasting). I'll send it to Joe tomorrow. Also, in further story news... I'm presently working on LTMP 23. I've been catching up on my writing, and we should be able to have weekly chapters from now on instead of the posting gaps we've had. I also want to thank all of you who've stuck with this story.

Yet being the operative term! I think they've definitly crossed the line now... Hrmmm, now, Chris has sure put his foot in it, hasn't he? And right at the very end of the chapter, too. Now, I'm not saying what this is (not after you were so nice in my forum) but, Umm, I'll be dangling by my fingernails for a while.

Now, now, Graeme, Shadowgod is indeed the Anonymous Beta Reader, and as such he, like you, can add things in edit mode. He could also, therefor, hit "accept changes" and I'd never notice the unmarked changes. If there are cliffhangers, wouldn't it make sense that they come from the King of eeevil Cliffhangers, Shadowgod? :pickaxe:

:worship: Yay, thank you Sasha!! That made my day! Now, now, Graeme, I think we should respect FrenchCanadian's opinions. I've never seen a Tasmanian Devil outside of a zoo. However, i've seen them on TV, and in groups they are, well, just a little, um, raucous? They are kinda cute though.

Outspoken? Me? But, that would be a bit out of character for my quiet and shy self? ACK!! Now, now, Echidna, Spears? Hilton? Gah!! And a celebrity? Hrmmm... Graeme, you've posed a very unfair question! How are we supposed to know of anyone who is famous for being non-famous and quiet and shy?? That's sort of contradictory. Thanks... Aww, me, a hidden agenda? Come now... And politicians are famous for putting a spin on things. I'd never do that.

Great chapter! I share the concerns regarding Chris and Andrew. Oh, and Jamie and Nickolas too. I think there's trouble brewing... I also fully agree that's it's great to see an accepting, fun, straight guy! CJ

Welcome, DLP! We're a friendly bunch here, and if you need any help of advice, just give me a yell. CJ

Awww, Graeme, how can you doubt me so? I think I might need to sharpen them soon. Thanks Steve! HAve yourself a safe and happy Chrismas! CJ

You mean I can't say you use cliffhangers, and you acknowledge that I don't use them? Hrmmm... Well, okay, it's a deal! Welcome back BK, But, umm, cliffhangers in FTL?!?!?! Shadowgod, what have you done!?!?!?! (Or, alternatively, read rule #1 posted at the top of the forum ) Thanks Sacha, but, ummm, you do realize you're implying that *I'm* the devil, right?

But he looks young, even today... Though, he's not called "the Fossil" for nothing, ya know!

You mean that Ieshwar is a postaholic? Yes, i agree.

That was careless of them, but believable. I'm wondering though if Bud won't be as mellow as he seems. I also notied another mention of Cray's real father. I have a hunch he'll be showing up sooner or later.

Hrmmm... Well, he did post, didn't he? And it has become the most active thread in this forum, hasn't it? That's useful, right?

Ahh, so by the fact I'm being scrutinized, that's prima fasce evidence that I am, indeed, quiet and shy, right? ACK! Surely you can't mean me?!?!?!?! Hrmm, this reminds me. I'd better go get Ch 19 formatted and ready to send in.

Aww, but Shadowgod, once they know your story, how can they doubt you? Speaking of your story... It seems I'm not the only one with a story in his forum. Here's a handy link.

In the spirit of mischief, I give you, Genesis of Cremnophobia In the darkest places, evil dwells. This is was, and thus had it always been. Millennia ago, a young (for even the ancient were young, once) boy, whom we shall call Steven, set forth on a quest. Steven sought one thing above all else, knowledge, and so that was the goal of his quest. Unfortunately, after several days of travel, he realized that he had no idea where he was going, nor, for that matter, how to get there. On such small turns of fate does Destiny ride, and on that day, it veritably galloped through his camp.

Who? Me? Merry Christmas, Rbenn!! LoL! So you admit I have some good points? Like never using cliffhangers and being a lurker? I vote for rule #1.. Did you just imply that I'm the devil?!?!? Sorry, but there can only be one, and you're it.

To Open a Door by Graeme :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

Three for Jake :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

What I've Done by Lost Cause :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

Walkabout by Carl Holiday :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

The Secret by Bardeara :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

The One He Loved by Ieshwar :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke:

Lover's Really Fall in Love to Stay by Gabriel Cruz :nuke: :nuke: Spoilers Below!!! :nuke: :nuke: