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I think virtually everyone in the story has come along way which is why it is so pleasurable to read. I think this is one of @Robert Hugill’s best so far. So enjoyable

Will, the sexologist comes to the fore! A double dose of @Mark Arbour for the holiday here in Spain today! Thank you 😊

Totally agree. Calvert for me is the Zach of CAP. many thanks Mark, may you get lots of treats tonight, or perhaps tricks?? 😂

Got a couple of ideas but nothing clear yet, sadly. Want to do a murder/detective story but needs serious work. At Christmas we are in the wilds of the Pyrenees for a week. Perhaps I will get inspired….. (look up

Totally agree with Chris!

Very clever. Well done, sire

Worth of Aesop’s fables. V nice

Well, you scared me! Glad it’s daylight here.

I fell in love with this as soon as I read it. A haunting, beautifully-written tale which takes us into the otherworldliness of tree spirits. Don’t be put off, it’s a story that works on multiple levels. A joy to read.

I so agree re “erbs” ! Why is it done?

Four people arrive at the cabin for their first non-digital meet up. It’s ten years since they were online together. But where is the fifth person, the one who organized things? A beautifully-written short story with a powerful message. One of the best stories I’ve read this year. Superb!

Wow, this is such a powerful piece. Wonderful writing. Thanks

“Pin money”, now that’s brought memories of my Mancunian childhood. Wow 🤩

Absolutely 👍 ps I too had never seen, or been aware of, the us version of kerb, except as a verb.

We went to the mountains for 4 days. Amazingly, Lilibeth was totally obsessed with our friend who has terminal pancreatic cancer. She cried and cried every night to get into her bedroom and during the day was glued to her side. These dogs are incredible.

As ever, the weekly comments of @Summerabbacat are a joy to behold!

Very enjoyable trip to Southwold both for characters and for readers!

Thank you! And once you’re retired like me then it’s a yearlong celebration…… until the money runs out 😱or Paco puts me into a care facility!

So clocks go back an hour at 02.00 Sunday, which means my birthday will, once again, be twenty-five hours long 🎉. Not that there will be wild partying, of course, someone here has a tummy bug and it’s not the wieners or me…..

Yep, that’s a weinerdog talking!

So…. Trip to mountains 90 miles away to be hit by amazing autumn colours. Thousands upon thousands of poplar trees had turned a delicate shade of yellow. We went with three friends. Normally, this is my idea of Hell as I don’t play too well in the sand pit…But… Since one, sadly, has terminal pancreatic cancer, even I had to up my game. A breakdown in the other car meant we were up and down mountains in a small Peugeot 208: 5 adults, two wieners and me as only driver. it was an amazing few days. Our friend is so positive, so out to enjoy everything, it was contagious. I was on best behaviour, even though I lost nearly every game of dominoes 😭. There was, however, something really strange. Our dogs know the others well and fuss over them a bit when they come to dinner or we all go on beach walk. However, Lilibeth became obsessed with Amparo and sat with her all day and at night threw crying tantrums at the door of our room as she wanted to get to Amparo. It was as if she detected that A was v ill. Weird but moving. Have a great weekend everyone, ps @kbois we left at 8° and now in Valencia it’s 28°/82°F. So I’m it shorts, tee and sandals again!

Second only to wiener dogs!

Or @chris191070……..

I had the good fortune to read this some weeks ago, and really enjoyed it. The writing is almost mesmerising as we are drawn closer and closer into the drama which approaches. Highly recommended.

A great read!