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HAPPY BIRTHDAY READER Ignore the guy from Texas... We all know he is CRAZY.... But we still LOVE him

Geron you have again writen a story of sadness, hope and finally joy. The loneliness and isolation that haunts victims of loss is a very real condition. Sometimes people are able to find peace in the company of a city at night or the beauty of a forested mountain. I am the later, as you know. This story has many hidden thoughts, innuendos and feelings depending on the feelings and mind of the reader. You have a gift of putting emotions on paper for all to feel. I know your stories have happy endings, but even happy endings have levels. This story is at the apex of happy. Not only does Coby find someone at the end, but he is able to find peace within himself and love with the family he has left. All of this assisted by the heart and soul of a very ancient spirit of an admirable city. The pictures, feelings and emotions your writing places in the mind are amazing. Keep up the excelent work, my friend.

+100 on what davey said. Robbie will grow up and, hopefully, conquer his demons. If I read the future right for him, he will grow into a fine man who travels the world and maybe even has a side hobby of writing about his youth as a gay teen who is coming to terme with the hand delt him by the fates. Just my guess, but I am going to keep reading to find out......

There are no words that can express the sorrow I feel for you during this time of loss. Your stories tell the tales of a beautiful man and loving partner. Your memories will be saved and shared by many now and in the future. God speed to Daniel and may peace and solace help you find the strength to endure the sadness and remember the wonderful times you had togeather. My thoughts and hopes are with you Richard . Rob

I can only say I am so sorry and that is not enough. God speed to Daniel. Hugs and thoughts to you.

Be sure to get an estimate before authorizing repairs. With the age of your machine the cost of repair and the battery life remaining and and and.... It might be more prudent to replace. As said above, backup, backup, backup.

Absolutly beautiful and warming story. Love does seem to triumph in many cases. I do not believe in ANY organized religion, however, Dannys take on helping humanity is an excelent substitute for the negativity portrayed by many faithful people and Davids father has truely seen the light in his sons eyes for the betterment of us all......

I think a lot of it is a diagonstic issue. It is a real condition that seems to be a fallback if a kid/adult is a bit overactive. A hyper child is automaticly said to have ADHD or some simular condition and parents want the pill to "fix" junior. A very poor choice. When people have a condition then medication is a wonderful think. Another thing that MAY be a contributing factor is simply our society. People do not slow down anymore. Everything happens very quickly. Watch a kid with a smartphone some time. They can text at light speed. If they do not get a response very quickly they get wound up tight. Another young person area is video games. Video games are action packed so things are changing very fast. People today struggle with slow moving things, be it road rage, computer programs, other people or just life. Many kids today view reading as a punishment in school, very sad. My wife is a teacher at the high school level and often talks about needing to give the kids a stand and strech break every ten minutes or she will totally lose them to boredom. It she does this the productivity in the clasroom goes up exponentially. With this in mind, I think there are many factors in play here. Just my thoughts. @Arpeggio, Good on you for taking in your brother and providing the help he needs to suceed. You will be able to smile many times in the future years for your part in his life. GREAT JOB!!!!!

Great chapter. It really looks like things may not be a bad as Robbie has let himself believe. Daniel seems to know much more than given credit for, Nicola actually has a good side, Don may be uncomftorable, but not completely unaccepting. Rory is simply an unknown.... I think Daniel will be more hurt that Robbie did not confide in him than anything else. Robbie needs to decide how he is going to live and make peace with that decision. Not easy to do, but it will ease day to day heartache. We will see. Great work Dodger. Keep it up

Great story. I agree that the locker room beating is unlikely, but for the story it works. Unfortunately, jocks especially, get away with murder. Parents and staff will write off behaviors as just boys being boys... NOT true, maybe BULLYS being BULLYS, and they deserve a visit to a good and respectful judge. It may hurt them later in life, but what they did hurt someone else also. Make everyone understand that actions have consiquences. Shame is a very harsh mistress...... I would love to hear more about Ben and Sam. Keep writing .

Awww, Parker is a matchmaker. I hope he does not get burned by a bad marchup. Great work, More More

Wonderful story with the best ending. I am hopeless and a story that puts two nice people into a good relationship deserves high praise. This is one of thode stories. Great work, keep it going .

The maturity and respect Will and Liam show for each other and the people around them is amazing. It gives me hope that the world is not a total loss with people like them and the caring parents in it. The mother and grandparents are not worth the time to erase them from the boys lives. I will not even start on the foster C***, well described.... Great story and I am waiting eagerly for the next chapter. GREAT WORK .

Good chapter. Gator is very spooky and vengful, that is obvious. Poor Patrick. That boy needs friends like Will and Liam and the crew. They will be his salvation, I hope. I don't like the thoughts of mom and her crowd. What kind of trouble can she cause the boys? The prank was over the top. Can't wait for the next one...... Love the story!!! Keep writing and we will keep reading .

Great chapter Carlos. I hated the mugging, loved the solution, hated the fight and loved the compromise . I find myself in a simular situation. I grew up around firearms and learned early on how to handle them and when/when not to use them. My wife hates guns and will not use one. She has learned the basics and understands firearm safety, but will not support everyone owing a handgun. We respect each others views and get along just fine with guns in our home. Nuf said...... It will be interesting to see what favor CJ will want for the interview..... Brad with poor grades and an alcohol problem is unfortunate. The solution may be trying. Kicking a bad habbit is never easy (I have been smoke free for 4 years after 30+ smoling). It will also be great to see Richie moving into a wonderful, loving and accepting home. These guys always seem to have the best of times and the worst of times. Please keep trelling the story. We love to listen.............

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So glad everybody is on the mend. Yea for Sasha and David. Yea for Davids down to earth speach to a typical defence lawyer. I can't wait for the next wedding and the uncles stripping a gear. It should be entertaining. With Mr. Belles assets and his total lack of thought causing the accident, I'm thinkinh move the decimal point to the right and double the amount for each injured party. More for the pain and suffering and mayby even Aleks education. And a bit more just to be vengeful. Yea, I have a special place in Hell reserved for drunk drivers. I have never suffered a loss by one, but I have helped victims on the accident sceen... There is no payment that will reverse the suffering........ Turn David loose, he has a personal investment in the outcome .

Wishes For A Very Happy Birthday

Great chapter Sasha. I really like the sceens you bring to life with your style. I wish the boys would be a little nicer to each other. I really have a hard time seeing how a relationship based on fighting and basicly 'make up sex' will ever survive the test of time. We will see. I feel for Marty being outed by Leon barging in like he did. I hope dearly that they remain friends (I am sure they will with a little time). The last line was a curtain dropper . Now if only Leon can understand what his homophobic outbursts felt like to Marty............

Happy Birthday CG and MANY More

Great chapter. It was very nice to see that Josh was able to put his hurt aside and see the needs of his brother and crush. It was painful to read the pain, but wonderful to see the love. Now as to the Ex bitch, that is not going to be a good thing based on how Josh is reacting. Keep up the great work.

Drought, As a client you can still talk with the staff and administration and give them your thoughts. View this as research and pay it forward. With the approval of the appropriate people, you could write out the proposal and let them read, sign and forward to the company. Grants are very often overlooked because people feel they either don't have the time or don't know how to do exactly what you have inquired about. You now have a bit of insight. Step forward my friend .

Drought, I have never been involved with the grant process directly, but what Carlos said is point on. I was involved with grants being reviewed and authorized for public safety improvement, fire departments specificly. One of my best friends was on the review board that met in DC twice a year to grant millions of (don't kill the messenger) federal dollars to small fire departments around the nation. What he told me was that the applicants that included a short simple description of the needs went much farther than the formal application. Now this was federal money so the formal paperwork had to be there and match the specific requirements for that grant session, IE: safety equipment, communications equipment, public education etc... But the short personal. well writen adders made the choices much easier for him. He wanted to help people, not government. What I am saying is to contact the company and see what, if any, requirements they have. Be honest and friendly and do your best to comply with any specifics they have. Write a short, but specific request with a detailed description of how the money will be spent. Ask how and/or offer to recognise the generosity of the company. Like Carlos said, name part of the facility, newsletters, web pages, simple posters saying THANKS COMPANY XXX for their aid, etc... A small amount of honest action can carry you many miles. Good Luck, and let us know the outcome .

I agree with Gary 100%. I am 8 years younger than him and I remember the way others talked about gay people. My community was exceptionally bad for it and still is. I never had a chance, nor the guts to try. It is painful to watch the actions of the police and others of that time and know that they were encouraged to be that hateful toward another human being.... Very sad. As was said by George Santayana "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it." is so very true......

Awesome, uplifting, heartfelt and wonderful story! Geron, you have an ability to simply ease the pains, fears and sadness with your words... You give hope. We live in a diferent time to the one you and I grew up in. Yours was much more friendly than mine and I applaud you for sharing your feelings and allowing those of us who had a sadder time the availability of your hopes and dreams in these stories to smile at the world. Your stories are always welcome in my home as they bring a hopeful light into the world. Please keep putting words to paper (or text to the internet) so we can find solace in your kind and peaceful worlds. Thank You my friend............. Rob