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That sounds like a great family day for you all. Have fun. 😄

Hi Albert! How are you and Steve? Any plans for the weekend? How is the pain after your treatment?

Don't worry, Frogman. You and Clo made that list already.

Nice thought, Nick. But I'm willing to bet you take one look and start tearing off the wrapping to get to your present as fast as you can.

Hi Clo! Yes, we're going out for dinner Saturday night, and possibly to the Pheonix Club again after dinner. How about your plans?

@Anton_Cloche, Thank you for your comment. Your reputation as an editor makes your comment very meaningful to me. I hope I will always meet your expectations as an editor. I agree that apps' are very unreliable and often useless. I rely more on research and careful consideration than shortcuts. I usually read a single chapter many times with pauses to let a chapter set before reading it again. Having been schooled in the 50's and 60's, I definitely cringe daily when reading. My biggest gripe is the abysmal editing of news stories online. Second to that is the use of pictures that have no relationship to the news article. Again, thank you so much.

Craig creates chapters that have an emotional impact on us all. Here's another one that I was also impressed with. The setting, in Mikey's room, and Charlie's concern that Harry is giving up a treasured guitar with all the memories connected to it was a powerful moment for me.

That was beautifully stated, @Cane23. I appreciate that what you said focuses on the common human spirit these two share, and not on their different sexuality.

Hi Page!

Getting the test is a good idea. Since I suffer from gout, I can tell you a bit about it. First, if it is gout, treat it fast. The longer it remains untreated, the more frequent and severe the future attacks become. Before I started treatments for it, I had bouts like 5 to 6 times a year that lasted from a few days to a week or more. Since diagnosis and treatment, I only have one or two bouts a year. They usually last one day and are much less painful. I don't even see the doctor any more except to renew the prescription. I get twelve pills, and they last me for over a year since I usually only take 2 to 3 each time I need them. I take two pills when I first feel the pain coming on, then one the next day if the pain persists. I always have pills left over when I get new pills to replace the expired pills, so the cost is very cheap. Mayo Clinic has a great deal of information online about gout if you need more information.

Hey Clo,

I wonder which type of arthritis it is. I have gout, which is one type of arthritis, and the symptoms are exactly the same as you described. The treatment, however, was different.

Hi Bucket!

Hi Everyone,

Hi Spike!

Hi Albert!

Hi Gary!

Correction, Nick, We all made it on Santa's Nicely Naughty List. 😈 We get some very nice naughty gifts as a bonus. How are you doing, Frogman?

For all his blustering about not imposing and "I can take care of myself", I kind of felt that Harry wanted Michael to stay with him. He quickly caved to Janice's threat and begged Michael to stay. It didn't hurt that Missy helpfully provided puppy eyes as an assist.

I have to say, this part really pulled at my heart. My younger brother and I also did this as young kids. The last time I was with him, he and I went on a short holiday together, just the two of us. We shared a room and slept in twin beds while talking for hours before we fell asleep. He died a short time after I returned home.

I've always loved this song. It's a great one for Michael to sing also. He has always had Charlie as his 'bridge', and now Stacy, Max, the boys and Harry.

Unfortunately, we'll have to wait until Monday to find out what happens tomorrow. 😉 If the young ladies work tomorrow, I'm sure they'll be drooling at the prospect of meeting Michael.

SNAFU once again. What else do you expect from us?

Just practising what I learned from a master, Bill.