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This has nothing to do with this story. But has anyone been in contact with Will Hawkins member that in the past has been making comments on this story and others on GA. I got to thinking about him earlier that I had not seen any comments from him in a while. I looked at his profile and see he last was on in Feb. I tried to message him, but it would not go thru. Just a little worried about him. I think he is 90 maybe 91 now. Any updates would be appreciated.

Exactly my thoughts too!

Thanks for the Chapter Mark. I agree with centexhairysub and others that I do not like Zach. I think his is too much like his Uncle Jeff and in the long run will be destructive to himself and also to Will. I kept hoping that Will would just give up on him and find someone that else. I thought Connie might would at least make Will see there are others out there a lot better than Zach! But sometimes people have to find out for themselves. Look forward to the next one Mark!

Great Chapter! I don't think it would be Zach that he would call. That would be like calling the wolf for advice about advice on protecting the sheep. Maybe Marie, or might be Tiffany? Could be anyone. Can't wait for the next chapter!

I think he has been coddled and spoiled so much he is a little pompous bitch!

You most certainly are right. I remember that now. Or at least I remember Will asking Stef if she could help get Tony a job in the film industry. The board part just didn't register in my mind. Thanks Scrubber6620!

I know this next meeting is going to be Will's first on the board. I thought Evelyn was already on the Family Foundation Board, back from before Anders-Hayes was sold. But I may be wrong.

Wow! I was hoping but not expecting another chapter this soon. Thanks Mark! So much going on in this one. I think Stef may have some future plans in mind for Will in Anders-Hayes. I feel like it is a done deal for him to get control of it back. I am also surprised that is the very short time, that this Cam Squires is behind the launch of this John and Ryan's band. And that Will doesn't even know who he is. And Stef knows so much about Cam's vision of developing a super-agency. Stef must have been working behind the scenes the last couple of days talking to Cam about the new startup band to see if he could help John and Ryan. But Cam must have shared some of his vision with Stef at the same time. Stef may be intending on investing in the agency also. He probably knows Cody would be a big asset to head up the screen and television actors. And it also sounds like Cody may have a lot of capital to invest in it also. Anyway. Great Chapter.

Thank you for another Great Chapter Mark. Keep up your excellent work. As always, I look forward to your next one.

I like it that Will has become the main character as this story has progressed. Just like Brad was back in his teenage years over Billy, Ace, and Claire. I would like to hear more from Darius, but very much more on JJ would be boring to me. I also feel that Zach will probably end up more like Jeff with some of the same traits that brought him down. Will in the end would be a lot better off without him. I think we all have our top favorite characters as well as our least favorite. But that is only natural when you have a big cast in a long running story.

I can't wait until the meeting with Evelyn and Stef wanting Will to be there too. This might be very interesting. I wonder what Stef is cooking up. I think realizes how Will's mind works, and can use his judgement of the meeting afterwards. Or maybe if Will's sharp mind might see something that he might not. Thanks for the Great Chapter Mark. You are # ONE!!!

I am not sure, but I don't think that Jake can take over running the foundation. Him being married to Brad would make him a family member and not sure if that is legal or not in a large foundation. But I know very little about foundations.

Also for the last couple of days I have been watching a show on Fire TV. called "Sea Power" Battleships Through the ages. It is about the first battleships from the Romans and Greeks on up until today. And covers some of the time frame that occurs in this wonderful story. I just watched Season 1, Episode 3 a lot of it is about Lord Nelson and the HMS Victory. I know that is still another 4 years in the future as of this chapter. But anyone that likes the Ships of Sail this is a pretty good program. It is free on different apps on FireTV and I gues Roku too. I watched it on freevee app. But it is on a few others I do believe.

All the points you touched on I agree with 100%. Things are going to get very interesting in the next few days, the trip back to England, and when Granger gets home. And I think Granger is going to really get past Lord Vincent and improve on his status back home as well. I just have a feeling that will be one of George's best times back at home since him and Caroline have been married.

Will may end up being the wealthiest of the Sluder family. He is very, very smart already. And his ways with people are outstanding. By the time he graduates college if he actually does. He is going to be a big asset with Stef and Brad in their company I do believe. Jake may need to get more involved in the company matters also, maybe in the legal depts or company security. Thanks Mark for this chapter. Like always, looking forward for the next one.

Yes he has, and he has always been very observant of other demeanor and able to read people. And that is a gift that so many do not have. People that have that ability are good leaders of business and men.

I truly believe that Granger will make a really good life for Matheus, treat him as a son of his own and teach him everything he knows of the sea. I figure that Lady Kendal is going to leave if not the majority of her estate to George, if not all of it. And very little if any to his Dad and brother. May cause even more rift between the three of them. And like Scrubber6620 said a big fat privateer or two on the way home will do him and all of his crew a lot of good. Happy 4th of July Mark and everyone!

Could not have said it any better! I do want to add. Brad finally grows up! Into a "Dad" not just a "Father"

Mark your writing truly amazes me. You were gifted with a great ability to tell a story. Thank you so much for sharing both this story and Bridgemont with us not only your readers, but your fans also. You are the best!

Thank you Mark, That was a very positive chapter all the way through. Ship, Crew, and farther away from Russia each day. I hope all the crew do come back totally revived and ready to sail. It would be great if by the time the Calliope gets back to the North Sea they run into a group of fat French merchant ships under protected, and by then Granger has his men up to his standards so both he can replenish some of his fortune with prize money and all his crew get well some too. Maybe if he gets to keep this fine ship, most of the crew can stay with him. I hope all the news from home is on a positive note too. Looking forward to your next release. Mark you are the best!

I have a feeling that Stef owns the building that the Foundation is headquartered in, and he will be able to show they are not charging the Foundation for any rent. Another tax right off too. I hope Will keep tone his temper to off but channel his ideas in a way that makes the Board see if they up their percentage they give out each year to a least 10% or maybe a little more they will get an even bigger status amongst the elite charities. Even if they have to bump up their annual contributions to the endowment. I believe their percentage of return on investments have been increasing substantially every year for some time now. At that point of time, they don't know it, but Will's investment in FB and I figure Stef following him with some too, they are going to have lots more to fund the endowment in the future. I believe that is Will's nature, be more caring!

@centexhairysub I think he said it all. I could not have said it better. Thanks for the latest chapter Mark! You are the best! Looking forward to the next chapter.

Enjoy! You are in for a ride or a sail of your life! Circumnavigation is in the top 4 of my favorite stories that I have ever read, with 2 of the others still in progress by Mark Arbour on this site and "Joel" by Ted Louis on Nifty and also at tedlouis.com. But Circumnavigation will keep you on the edge of your seat and not wanting to stop reading until you get to the end of the story. I caught myself still reading and look up and the sun would be coming up for the next day.

Good for Will. Not going to be alone tonight. Just got his belly full at the restaurant, and the desert he missed at home. Bongo will last a lot longer nailing him to the bed now. With a little work, I think Jake and Brad will be alright.