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Headstall

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  1. Excellent review, @Aditus. It's a great story, and I recommend it too. Cheers!
  2. Hey, all! Had a busy morning answering some wonderful story comments.
  3. I appreciate that, and I loved your review. This is a special story to me, being my first multi chapter western. It allowed me to revisit some of my childhood entertainment, and write the kind of story I wish I could have seen or read back then. If you need a god ol' western, maybe give the sequel a try. Or revisit... I often revisit stories. Thanks for taking the time to support this, my friend. It means a lot, since I know writing keeps you very busy. Cheers... Gary....
  4. It would appear I am contributing to the cleanliness of the world. Glad you liked it, Aaron. These scenes can be hard to get right. Cheers! G.
  5. Hear, hear. Phineas Lemon was my representation of the corrupt bureaucrats who took advantage of good folk. Indian agents, for example, were notorious for stealing and selling supplies meant for Indians. A man had to be smart in his dealings with others. People like old man Corker could be trusted, but if your gut told you otherwise, it paid to listen to it. Thanks, Aaron. Cheers!
  6. Lol. I'll take that as a good sign. Writing this first time for Coy was something I wanted to get right, and judging by the reactions, I didn't do bad at all. It was a joy to see Boone so happy. Thanks for the support, buddy. Much appreciated. Cheers! Gary....
  7. OMG! It's snowing! I'm not ready...
  8. Still have the bike but don't ride it much at all. I walk mostly now.
  9. Happy Sunday, all!
  10. Happy Sunday, Albert!
  11. Such a naughty froggy, but it's part of your charm.
  12. Hey, bro and Mum.
  13. Lol... I like to make a man smile hard. I'm pleased you find this story a delight. There is an innocence to these men I loved exploring... and I ain't done yet. We'll see what lessons will be learned in the tent. Cheers!
  14. Ah, Larkspur... finally. I loved rereading this chapter, feeling the excitement of the boys as the get to know this magical little western town. There is nothing but hope here... we'll see if it is warranted. Phineas Lemon was one of those characters fully formed in my mind before I wrote him... a typical bureaucrat. Lol... tart and sour.... *groans* . Cheers, my friend. Hope you like what's coming.
  15. Lol. Boone is trying to protect himself... well... Coy too. I think there is still too much cloudy thinking going on with the man, so it's the right decision. Now get up of that brick before you hurt yourself, Arron. Cheers and thanks.
  16. Will did a lot of damage in his short life. The West created hard men, some of them downright evil, thinking nothing of taking life. Will the polecat was one of those. I'm fine with him roasting... or being boned... on the devil's spit. Cozying up was a common practice amongst cowboys trying to survive in harsh weather as they traveled. But, there are complications when there are feelings involved. Boone is doing his best not to influence Coy, but it has to be a dream come true to have the man holding him tight. We'll see if it can continue. Thanks, buddy... I'm enjoying this. Loved the conversation between them in this. I think we understand a lot more than we did... and so does Boone. Cheers!
  17. Thank you so much, kind sir. It's definitely an important one, and a favorite for me. Confusion about where I fit is something I understand well, so I get Coy's dilemma. He loves Boone... but maybe it's just as friends.
  18. Lol...
  19. I was swept downriver on horseback (didn't take long for us to be separated) and I can tell you it was very traumatic. I had some doozy nightmares, but funny enough, it took quite a while for them to show up... like months after the fact. Being close to unrequited love is one of the hardest things I've ever experienced. Boone is in hell, but he's used to it.
  20. What can I say? I am a considerate author, so you can probably relax.
  21. Sheriff Willard was a character who intrigued me right from the time he entered my head. He should have only been a bit player, but his role became very important as soon as I introduced him. I agree he is/was a mystery. Boone needs to take it easy, but the journey should go easier now. Right? Thanks for the wonderful comments, Aaron. Cheers!
  22. As a serious horseman for many decades, I take great satisfaction when I can put horses in a story. Blue is very much like a mule I was familiar with way back when.
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