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I am thinking it is C Buck. I don't know if Zach would be willing to risk someone fighting back with his eye in the shape it is. Could really set him back. But Buck certainly may have ruffed Travis up some.

CL of all your stories so far this is the best of them all. After reading one of your story Security first and then another one that was out of sequence I went and started with your first story and then read all of them up to this one now. You have improved with each story you have posted. So I am looking forward to reading the rest up to your current story ARROW. Keep up the Great work!

“Speaking of break, Richard said some of the kids go with you over the weekend to your cabin.” “Last summer break, one child was told he had to stay at the school for the summer. I felt it would be too lonely since I had my best friend’s boys with me for the summer, he came with me and there was one other boy whose parents couldn’t pick him up right away. So there were two boys from the school and two boys from my hometown, and we had a ball. They ran with me, they fished, took nature walks, my mom and dad fell in love with them. Just recently the two boys that spent the summer wanted to spend the weekend with me, as it happens two other boys did as well. So I had four boys from school, two boys from home, and Mom was pleased to see so many children having a good time" Like markM did I miss something? I thought Adam was only in his 2nd or 3rd week at the school but might add a week because his Dad had just given him the audit he had complete, but the above says differently! The last chapter he was called to England. This chapter he left and arrived in England. So where did the part of him carrying students to the cabin come on the scene?

I have now read all of stories now written by CLJobe that were posted before this one. I have liked most every one of them very much. But as of now this is my favorite so far. I like the plot of the story, and the characters. Keep up the good work!

Great job on this story. I think you keep getting better with each one your write. Keep up the Great Work!

I really enjoyed this story! Great Job!

Yes, this again is another really good chapter. But since July 30th, 17 chapters later and we have only covered 4 1/2 days. I know a lot has happened in those 5 days. But we were all looking forward to the Board meeting and what was going to happen at that and Jake's investigation of the Foundation. Looks like we have a few more days in Malibu and Southern Cal, then Will has a trip coming up later in the week to New York with Darius, meeting up with JJ and maybe along with him a trip back to Palo Alto and the dinner at Escorial. I am grateful for the great story, but seem like it is parts of it is really dragging on. Sorry, I guess I just get way too impatient.

A short but funny story. I really did enjoy it. Thanks CLJobe!

Back in chapter one, "That evening in his room after dinner, he called for George. "George, I have a problem and I think you could help." "Yes, your Highness, if I can help I will." "My mother told me at my 16th birthday party I must select a young woman to be my queen. I don't think I'm not old enough to be married and I think I'm gay. What can I do?" "I'd suggest tomorrow you jog through town instead of around the Gardens. I'll have 4 of the guard jog with you. While you jog, take a look at the girls you pass, maybe there's someone you might want to know better."

I'm a Scorpio!!! Funny!

Thank You! Excellent story! I enjoyed it very much.

By the name, this wasn't what I expected. I thought it was about boys from a ship. But I think it is going to be a really good and touching story now. Look forward to reading more.

I really did enjoy this story. Love it when it has a good Epilogue that answers a lot of questions.

I have never heard of Dandelion salad or eating any Dandelion, but I have had Dandelion Wine when I was visiting up in Indiana back in the 80's. I didn't think it was that great myself.

@CLJobe This has become my favorite of all your stories. Great Job!

I was wondering that. If some of that land out there is free, they might look into the ex slaves getting small partials like Lucinius' Dad thought he was getting to begin with. Like that they will stay around a lot longer even if they start looking for wives. At first to get started, they might could work for Lucinius a percentage of the time and get their own property up to par the other percentage.

I don't like figs either. I have always planted a fig tree at the houses I have bought, because I think they are beautiful growing in the yard. I have always let anyone that wanted them to have all they wanted. The latest house I have bought has a smaller back yard and don't know if I will plant a fig or not.

Dates grow on a tree called a Date Palm Tree, Like plums on a Plum Tree, Pears on a Pear Tree, Peaches on a Peach Tree.

Wonderful story. I all the others I do hate for it to end. Maybe someday you will give us either an epilogue 2, or a side story maybe with Brad and Tony retired and Pat taking over for Brad with help from all the other ones that intend to stay dedicated to the future of Sanctuary. Keep up the great work. Your dedicated readers love it!

The majority of US States have 2 4 year terms with some of them 2 consecutive terms, with a term pause afterwards, a few has a 2 term pause, before the candidate can run again. And a few of them have a 2 4 year term in a lifetime. Virginia has a 4 year term limit, the after a pause the candidate can run again. 12 states have unlimited 4 year term limits. And 2 states, Vermont and New Hampshire has unlimited 2-year term limits Term Limits on Governor - U.S. Term Limits

I know this story is complete and has been for getting close to 2 years now. One thing I would be very rewarding for both the kids in Sanctuary and some older people in assisted living and memory care communities getting together and spending time with each other. Maybe once a month a bus load of the kids go visit at the ALMC and one a month maybe 2 weeks between send the bus to the ALMC and pick those guys up and bring them to The Sanctuary. Maybe a Sat. afternoon or a Sun. I know the ones in the Metro Atlanta area like these are elderly people that are still in good shape and mind. Most just don't want to keep up a house or condo anymore and have the onsite activities that are offered there. I know some have both Apts for their clients and also 2 and I have even heard 3-bedroom patio condo's or Apts, and their clients can still have their cars there too. But mixing the elderly men and women with the young boy and girls can be really good for both of them. Lots of the elderly don't have any kids or grandkids or some that do they may live hundreds or even thousand miles away. All the elderly have stories to tell, and also may help lead some of the young people in the direction of what kind of career decision. Some may have once been doctor, nurses, lawyers, legal sec. financial backgrounds, officers in the military, business or cooperate leaders, politicians, etc. I think they can be a win/win for both groups.

Just what I was thinking when Brad invited her to stop by and check them out!

I don't know about any bus wash centers. But I work in sales all over the S.E. US and I have seen the signs advertising and actually have seen the chain call Blue Beacon Truck Wash along the interstate system. Most of the big name or cooperate trucking companies have their own wash area at their facilities. One of my best friends Dad owned a pretty large trucking company of about 90 trucks. I know they had one because they hired a number of our friends for summer and weekend jobs of washing their 18 wheelers and trailers.

I have a feeling there may be additional dogs show up at Sanctuary after Bubba gets his rescue there. Great story!

WOW!! My exact thoughts, but it didn't cross my mind that someone else might have agreed with me. I have seen him in a purple suit on Family Feud before and that's the reason I thought that myself.