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Thank you. and what Kitt said above is right ... it's good to work hard, try our best but we are not gonna get A's every time. You did great.

Aww, here's some tissues Wesley. I'm glad it moved you.. xox

Thank's A... i appreciate all the work you do to make this story better. xo

Thank you. i wondered if it all was too quick, there is more about that later. But Max was not abused, he hasn't that fear of trusting people like an abused child does. But there is more about this in future chapters. xoxo

I'm sure Laura and Maureen will look after Louis' mom if necessary. No, it's not just about food. But there is something about food and sharing meals that helps us bond and communicate. Oh, not always, but often. Thanks for your comments my friend. xo

thanks molly, like i said above, Don is that happy go lucky guy usually, cheeky and sexy, but there is more to him and we've seen that more in this book. You have to wonder why he ever thought he'd not be a very good parent.

Thank you. Don is a happy-go-lucky guy but he doesn't miss much and he's deeper than maybe he usually portrays. Thanks for your insight.

Hey, chris! Thanks very much. i hope you enjoy the rest of the story...

Thanks, Kitt.. yes lots of work you're right.

yes, Sir ... not just for work...

Here is a very interesting article...great for those among us who are supervisors/managers .. The Feedback Fallacy

chockablock adjective | CHAH-kuh-blahk Definition 1 : brought close together 2 : very full Chockablock started out as a nautical term. A block is a metal or wooden case with one or more pulleys inside. Sometimes, two or more blocks are used as part of a rope and pulley system called a "block and tackle" to provide a mechanical advantage—as, for example, when hoisting a sail on a traditional sailing ship. When the rope is pulled as far as it will go, the blocks are tight together and are said to be chockablock. Non-nautical types associated the chock in chockablock with chock-full, which goes back to Middle English chokkefull, meaning "full to the limit" (a figurative use of "full to choking"). We thus gave chockablock the additional meaning "filled up." Chockablock can also be an adverb meaning "as close or as completely as possible," as in "families living chockablock" or the seemingly redundant "chockablock full."

Friends, eh? We'll see if Paul or Corbin will settle for that.

Yeah, lots of questions. But like when anyone new arrives, we have to wait as they tell us their story. I look forward to more.

Interesting chapter. City boy in the country would be suspicious of people just being helpful and friendly. We always think people have ulterior motives. Sometimes there are, sometimes not. Does Paul? We'll see.

For those who want it... My Granola recipe: 4 cups large flake oats 1/2 cup each: sliced almonds and broken pecans (or 1 cup of one or the other, or other nuts if you prefer) 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dry cranberries, chopped dry apples, and/or apricots (or any combination you like or just add more raisins) 1 tsp Saigon cinnamon Add the above to a large bowl. In a small bowl or measuring cup mix: 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup canola or sunflower oil 1/2 cup splenda brown sugar (or plain brown sugar or maple syrup. But add slightly more as splenda brown is sweeter than the equivalent amount) Preheat the oven to 300F, or 275F convection. Pour the oil/splenda mixture over the oat mixture and stir well to make sure everything is coated. Using 2 large cookie sheets (i use parchment paper on mine...it can be reused several times) divide the mixture between them and spread it out. Bake 10 minutes. Remove trays and stir/flip as best you can. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Remove again to move the oats around. (The outer edge will likely be more done than the inside so mixing it helps) Bake another 5 minutes or maybe longer if the mix isn't lightly golden. When you are happy with the colour, remove from oven and let it cool. Once cool.. push the mix into the centre and pick up the parchment to pour into a plastic or glass container. Tip: People love getting granola for gifts ... and your homemade one is healthier than most of the stuff on the shelves. We enjoy it with plain 2% yogurt. Sometimes with some unsweetened canned peaches. Or even just on its own.

The four of us flew home together on Saturday. Leaving my mother had been hard, but she said she wanted some time on her own; to reflect, and sort my father’s things. We’d talked a bit that morning before we took the taxi back to St. John’s to catch our flight. “Ma, you need to do what feels the best for you, of course.” I stood as I gazed out of the window. “You are pretty isolated here. And you’re not keen on driving.” “Yes, I do ‘ave Laura and Maureen in St. John’s, and o

nite, kids

yes Reader it's really simple. i'll write out the recipe for you tomorrow. You just mix it all in one bowl... add some oil, applesauce and sweetener.. you can use sugar, splenda brown, or maple syrup or a combination... spread on cookie sheets .. bake for 10 min. turn.. 10 more min and another mix.. and i leave it another 5 if it's not golden yet.

i ate a lot of shit for a lot of years .. it's effected my health. after i got of the street i swore i'd learn about food, eat the best i could. I went to cooking school. now with Michael being diabetic it's more important. That's why i do it.

it's simple.. 1 bowl... oats and raisins, pecans, almonds, seeds.. applesauce, oil ...and some brown sugar or we use brown sugar splenda... mix really well. spread on cookie sheets bake for 25 minutes.... granola. if you want my recipe i'll share it.

have to make more granola tomorrow ...

plain yogurt, with homemade granola and a teaspoon of maple syrup.

Sounds like fun, Starry. Glad you had a good night.

have a brilliant time, Sir .. hehe