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Oh oh Preston ('Q'), you're making my 'Editor's Eye' work overtime. It's a good thing these stories are fantasy, because at the rate Uncle Charles & Lord Tyler are spending like drunken sailors, Hunter Investments Pty and the Earldom purse may soon be empty. Reality cheque (pun intended) Tyler's £200 Million inheritance (at start) is largely property and NOT COH (Cash On Hand). Abbey & Estate (open to tourists), Castle & Estate (closed) Amanda's Home, + 11 acre Seaview bolt hole + desalination plant in OZ are not cheap. Detached homes on Amanda's street range £1.5 - £3.2 Million. Abbey, Castle + estate lands easily £50 M. Mary & George's 1/4 acre waterfront detached on Seaview cheap at around £300K, 11 acre Seaview home maybe £10M. 3 existing Desalination plants in OZ average $15-20 M Aus each. A 'small' plant for station / farms maybe $2.5M even after selling off the resulting salts. BTW the new Hunter Inv PTY purchases of farms, estates & commercial properties on IoM & IoW (Isles of Man & Wight) = 914 acres not 750. Ave cost = £25 - £40M total. Even as working farms/estates that you say "cover the taxes", and with only the Abbey doing tourist tours (soon 3 days a wk from 1) breaking even? For reference Buckingham Palace - largest castle visited - is only open to tourists 10 weeks a year (Aug, Sept and 1 week each during school breaks in Dec and Easter) generates approx £35M yr net. Just the facts. Hopefully Lord Tyler's keen mind and skills (from the station in OZ) will help him balance the books before Charles departs (leaving CA$H and no debts). 'Please Sir, can I have more' ;-)

As one who deals with media (including the #*@! Paps), a press conference aka 'Media Scrum' aka '1 & Done', it doesn't work! Look at Princess Diana, current Royals, celebs etc. I look forward to MANY more adventures and Misadventures with Tyler (oops, Lord). Let's hope: 1. 'Q' doesn't kill off Charles too soon and; 2. He doesn't turn Tyler into a raging bull with short temper and no patience (like main characters in former stories) who either die or have a bad turn. Sorry 'Q' Plus, we need Tyler to discover what really happened to his birth Mum Amanda/Louise and how MI6 is involved. Oh and Logan gets his visa to join Tyler at Uni in UK.

Great storyline so far Carlos. Knew it was only a matter of time until you filled in the Gap years from Georgetown to 'real' POTUS CJ. As for those drooling for Liston wines... surprised Jack's only creating 2 celebration wines for Liebe's birth, when they could have created 3. Mixed case (2 btls each) of Shiraz, Verdelho and Verdelho Tinto*. The latter grape has/is being produced in very limited quantities to create a Rosé style in Oz. Or they introduce Shiraz (red) skins to regular Verdelho grapes during initial fermentation to get the 'pink' Pam seeks. Sparkling Rosé Verdelho, (NOT Moscato), is all the rage for New Years and weddings in OZ Between CJ, Ozzie and Liston's Pam will get the help and closure she needs. 'In vinho veritas'

Speaking of "unintended pregnancy " , the gay members of 'The Squad' seen to have learned the lesson of keeping things under wraps, whereas the 'straight' members not so much. Chipper et al have to remember that, before they stir the pot, so to speak. (all puns, and tongue-in-cheek intended on Friday). * On a serious note, Monday, 11th November Remembrance / Veteran's Day, keep in mind those who served and gave their all, those who came home (many 'broken') and those who continue to serve.

Why is there so much hated and abuse of children like Jack, or has it always been there and we've not paid attention, or looked the other way? A 3-year old in Winnipeg Canada was recently stabbed by his mother's boyfriend while he slept, and later died. I'm not a 'bible-thumper' so-to-speak, but I recall a passage where Jesus says " Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Genesis 17:7,8,24-26 It seems Jack's 'safe place' is him trying to find heaven. But it's too soon Jack! Hopefully he can find BJ and some salvation.

DaddyDavek missing longer chapters reminds me of "Less Filling - Tastes Great" beer ads. On one hand, short chapters equals sooner gratification (sorry for big words ;-p), while waiting for longer ones results in a longer pleasurable read. Hmm, in the end I'll take any of Carlos' writing, anytime! Just more of it, while he waits for his next muse to arrive.

As much as I'd love to see a 'Squad' intervention (too many visions come to mind), perhaps Nalbo needs an invitation to a private yacht fishing party, 21 miles off coast, where he can 'chum' around? Just fishing for ideas.

Bill, I can't say I was surprised at Julie's passing. Having known ALS sufferers, at least it was prolonged and painful as it can be. Thankfully Holly and the boys have new father's and the extended Currie family to rely upon. I am concerned that the passage of time since Josh (Sr) starting bringing new boys into the house, means he may be on the cusp of 'leaving' the story, or some other older family / extended family members. Hopefully my foreshadowing sense is 'off'. Thanks again for the great writing and editing (giving my 'Editor's Eye' and red pencil a rest). Tony B

Hold on Bill: Dog Kennels!! Flashback and/or PTSD for Benny!!

As a journalist and editor for 3 decades I am enjoying reading Castaway Hotel since I began reading two months ago. The characters are (for the most part) believable and relatable. Aside from some spelling and grammatical errors (Editor's Eye finds these easily), my only concern is your penchant for killing off lovable characters, such as Brent, Cody and now Albert. While I've lived through similar circumstances, some 'Trials and Tribulation' lessons can be learned without people dying. Try it.

While 'Active Jamming' is illegal in many countries, 'Passive Blocking' may be allowable under certain circumstances, including security, safety etc. "Australia: Illegal to operate, supply or possess unless the user has a PMTS C telecommunications licence under the Radiocommunications (Interpretation) Determination 2000." Another great chapter, looking forward to next, (hopefully NOT last) and then an epilogue or two.

Time, fate and happenstance wait for no one, and I now recognize aspects of Eric, Andy and Adam in the mirror. I anxiously await news in Book 3, including freedom for the caged bird - Felicity; and Rob. (my Red pen rests) . ;-p Thank you Northie

A correction here: Liebe (Elizabeth Liston Abellõ) was the result of a surrogacy, so she wasn't "the first child that CJ and Owen adopted".