ReaderPaul

Yes, it counts as skinny dipping if you are on a nude beach and go swimming. If you are not skinny, I've heard it called "chunky dunking." I have been skinny dipping with other guys in creeks or in a swimming pool. Fun!

Sam and Leo are gaining in confidence and competence as they chronologically cascade catastrophically along. Caution could increase concentration on concerning cases. Good work, Chris.

Interesting, I have some tentative guesses about some of the characters mentioned so far, but not quite ready to put the speculations out there.

There is a park within 50 miles of my domicile with that name as part of the park name. Here it is pronounced FEW-kwa.

I read that as -- "Change JUST for the sake of change isn't worth a damn" the first time i read it. Could that be another way of saying that?

I've seen those type of ads when I made the mistake of letting my Premium subscription lapse. When I renewed, they immediately went away. But I am seeing them on more and more sites, especially when I am on my phone.

Three chapters in, and getting better yet. And tomorrow is Thursday, isn't it?

Well done, Chris. And some great turns of phrase, as well. Such as: Leo saw Vane laugh, a sound like dry leaves skittering on pavement, —a sound like a cello played by a giant. "I have seen the strength of your anchor," Barnaby said, his voice surprisingly gentle. "I will return when I need you again. Now, rest." Good stuff, Chris.

The last time I did tent camping was when I was in seventh grade, with my family. My older brother and Mom were more into it than Dad or me, but we had fun also. There were decent camping places three hours or less from home we would go to. None of them had showers, but a couple had bathroom facilities within reasonable walking distance. Normally we would stay in city or state parks. All had rivers or lakes close by we could swim in. Later I would go to a clothing optional men-only resort for age 21 and over. Available there was tent camping, RV hookups, cabins, or a small lodge, and a pool, 6,000 gallon hot tub, and a dry sauna. In 2021 I had a major leg and foot injury, and have not been camping in any form since because of limited mobility. Sometimes I miss camping, going to state parks, museums, and other attractions. Sometimes still go to one or two small museums. Much of the time it is all I can do to do the shopping for my family due to foot problems. But spouse is much less mobile than I am, so I count my blessings.

I once heard it said, "Any gay day can be a Thursday."

Fascinating. I wonder why Greg is reluctant to get in the tub with Blake. I've never been in a hot tub with more than 21 other naked guys (it was a 6,000 gallon hot tub at a clothing-optional male only resort). And with 22 of us in there it was a bit crowded. Greg and Blake should have enough room....

Thanks for your comment, @Gary L. As @Myr and @wildone mentioned, if all gave some, things would run more smoothly. When I went to Premium membership, things became MUCH smoother -- especially when accessing the site on my two mobile phones. Additionally, I like being able to access the Premium stories. That is another pleasing bonus of Premium. Finances were a factor on going Premium. I am on a very tight budget, but Premium has been well worth it.

Really? I had heard of it and was surprised to find it in the Jabberwocky poem.

Starting out great, Jason. I will definitely be continuing in the next chapter or ten. How many chapters will there be?

**** Another factor you did not mention -- Real life gets in the way. I have had situations come up which delay me from getting back to a story for up to a year or more. Sometimes I never get back to a story if it has been a long time, and other stories are more immediate and interesting. But the reasonings you included in your post are excellent and well thought out.