Gary L

“What a wonderful way to end my Saturday, spending time with some old friends. Thank you for this treat @Mark Arbour Yep, this guy is pretty good 👍….. thanks Mark and greetings from the English Channel with dreams of Granger sailing past on the way into the Atlantic!

Another fun/serious story. Well done, @chris191070'

V nice interview. Good questions and v interesting answers. Thank you both.

When I look at those fireworks and clouds of smoke,” he said, “they remind me of the people in our lives, those that we’ve lost.” “That one is really pretty. It reminds me of Armand,” Mother said. He was her nephew, the man that had first taught me how to be a lover. He was also one of the first men to die of AIDS. “That gold color reminds me of his light brown hair. How handsome he was. How typical that Stefan would pick him up while cruising the Tuileries gardens.” We laughed at that. A huge firework exploded, one that was both big and loud. “That reminds me of Tonto,” I told them. We laughed some more, remembering what a terrific and indomitable lady she was. “I only saw her scared once in my life. That was when she thought you had AIDS,” Mother said to JP. “That’s when I bet her a million dollars I’d outlive her, and she told me I was just taunting her with chump change.” We laughed some more. “Those elegant fireworks, those remind me of your mother,” she said to JP. “She was such a good role model for me when you first brought me over to the United States. She reminded me of what it was to be a lady.” A big firework exploded in front of us, and then made ‘crinkling’ sounds as the sparks faded away. “That was like Jeff,” JP said sadly. “So bright and full of potential, only to explode and fizzle out.” There was no laughter when they talked about Jeff, only sadness. “Sam was kind of the same way,” I said daringly. “He was,” JP said pensively. A cute little firework went off all on its own, seemingly out of sequence. “Mouse,” JP and I said at the same time, smiling at each other. “He was so unique and always marched to his own drummer.” Then a dull masculine boom went off. “That reminds me of Roger. He was so handsome, and such a masculine man,” I said. “I should have slept with him when I had the chance.” “That’s not funny, Bradley,” JP said severely, making my mother and me giggle. @Mark Arbour such a beautiful scene, truly, beautiful.

Very good installment. Awaiting going poolside with bated breath! thanks Chris x

Ummm you are more positive than me, dr s…….. 😱

Ahhh thanks x

I agree, Carême should be on the list.

But who is Orlando?

Sometime soon these guys are going to get into trouble… deep trouble 👿

Wow!!!! @Dodger is back….. and how! Great stuff. Thanks ☺️

Ummm the plot thickens….. good stuff, Chris.

I find these deep dives really helpful, especially for the ones that got away, as it were. I found loads of stuff from before I found GA and hopefully others will find more as well. Thank you @Myr. 🤗

Totally agree!! this just gets better and better, Karl. Thank you so much! ……… Phew, @Canuk, thought I had lost you for a moment! 😜

The pace continues to be pretty fast. Another intriguing tale begins….. 🫢

So we complete the sixth volume of the Kenneth Hall Mysteries. This time focusing on the present consequences of his student day ways of making a bit on the side for his high quality sperm! A really good tale, my only “complaint” is, like Oliver Twist, “Could I have some more, please!” Well done, Chris!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A star is born! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Not sure if we are at the end but things looking hunky dory 😜

Great stuff as TPOA gets into its stride. So much is crammed into 4-5,000 words that I find myself having to reread the previous chp to get prepared. Lovely touch about dear Winkler, that for me was the highlight… thank you Mark

Intriguing 🤨 ummmm.

This story is flowing beautifully, Im really enjoying the installments and @Anton_Cloche’s guesses ( and the author’s cruel response!!). Good stuff, Chris.

A really, really, great chp from Mark. Just the tonic for a Thursday evening tiredness, and for those, unlike some (eg @Canuk !!) who have to work on Fridays! Im really enjoying the double perspective as it does help make the dose of JJ somewhat more bearable. Thank you Mark

One of your best and most intriguing starts, @chris191070. Can’t wait for more. 😃

Another volume of detective Hall’s adventures. Fans don’t need any introduction but they will be shocked at the contents of a letter he receives which leaves him trembling……

Great news!