Mancunian

Jubal's skittishness is so out there it's frightening. I hope that he can resist running and stays put like he promised Lucas, but right now I'm on the fence wondering what Jubal will do and it's damned uncomfortable sat up here! The tension was building to the point you could not only feel it but you could almost cut it with a knife! We need reassurances that Jubal will stay but only Jubal can give those assurances so I hope that Jubal and Lucas have that conversation soon, the problem is it could also make Jubal worse. Gary, you have me worried for these guys, and somehow I get the feeling that Jubal will take off soon and Lucas will go chasing after him, if that happens then Lucas had better catch him then tell and show him how much he wants Jubal to stay. Thanks for another great chapter, one that draws us in all the more, if that's possible.

Sorry for the confusion, but that's part of what makes the story more real as we often meet others with the same name as us. There is an instant attraction between Brad and Charlie. Charlie isn't necessarily looking for a relationship, but yes he did feel a pang of jealousy when he saw what Danny and Jason have and I think it is safe to say he enjoyed the kiss with Brad. Michael will have some catching up to do, but I hope he doesn't feel left out or overwhelmed when he gets out of the hospital. (Sometimes we do put the before hospital, either can be correct grammatically depending on the sentence. It's just a difference between writing styles, lol.) Did you mean Max and Stacy? They are opposites in many ways, especially in appearance, but also alike enough in other ways to complement each other. I know which comment you are referring to and it is one of the reasons I write these stories, to raise awareness and in the hope that homeless people will be better accepted and treated by society as a whole. Thank you for leaving your comments, I hope you will keep them coming.

Hi Gary, how are you feeling today?

I like that I've got you hooked, now I hope I can keep you there. Charlie does what he can out of love for his brother, it's the way Charlie is. Michael is just as devoted to his brother and would probably do the same if their circumstances were reversed. Max is a gentle giant and as he freely admits he is not as tactful as others which sometimes means he is misunderstood because of his size. Max and Stacy are good people and only do what they think is right, they don't see themselves as being generous. Jason is someone who you can't help but love, Danny is just as much fun too. They feature in The Boot Three Years On, but you will get to know and love them here too. Thank you for your wonderful comments, @Bill W, I hope you continue to enjoy the story.

I think we should make this the theme song for the story. What does everyone else think?

There is a loose order to the stories, but nothing that says you must read me first. You are right in that each story is a self-contained stand-alone story, with each story being loosely bound and interactive with the others. They can be read in any order without spoiling each other. I hope that they all bring with them a good reading experience.

Thank you @Bill W for commenting. Knowing that readers have enjoyed the story makes it more enjoyable to write. There are other stories in The Boot World, some longer than others. Some of those stories have been re-edited in an attempt to improve them, and one or two are yet to undergo editing. The current story, What Happened To The Baxter Boys, is taking up most of my free time writing and rewriting chapters. Although it isn't finished yet I have a good buffer of chapters to entertain the readers. It is edited by @raven1 who is a great help in improving the quality of the story.

Thank you @ReaderPaul for the welcome comments and complimenting the story. I hope you can persuade your friend to join GA, his/her stories may look at homelessness from a different perspective which would be good in highlighting the problem faced by many. I hope you will read more from The Boot World and enjoy them. your comments are always welcome.

I overslept and have just got out of bed, lol. Other than that, I'm in a state of shock thanks to @spike382, but in a good way. Thank you Spikey, you know what for. Good morning, afternoon, evening to all, I hope your day has as good a start as mine has.

To use a UK expression, I'm gobsmacked! I never dreamed any of my Stories good enough to be featured here. All I can think to say is, thank you for featuring Aunt May's Magic.

That's good progress, soon you will be fighting fit again.

Hi Terry, how are you and Aod?

That's like asking a fish to stop swimming, lol

Good morning, afternoon, evening, wherever you are to all, I hope your weekend is full of fun.

Aloha Albert, I hope you're having a good weekend

The posted links are a welcome addition, I like the way they show the area to those who cannot visit personally. I hope the readers take the opportunity to check them out.

Harmless pranks can be fun, but this one was devastating to a very shy and sensitive person like Brad. This prank reminds me of something I was told as a boy, 'Always put the brain in gear before engaging the mouth.' It is something we all need reminding of from time to time.

Top tip just for you, buy shares in the company that makes Kleenex.

I'm really happy that you enjoyed the mini-tour. Including Sackville Gardens and Alan Turing was a 'no brainer', it is very popular with visitors to Manchester. What Brad says about people speaking to Alan Turing's statue is based on what I have been told by people who have that when feeling down, so that can be taken as fact. I think @raven1's addition of links to see the area has helped readers to enjoy it more. I hope Harry is as tough as he is stubborn, if he is he will be okay. I think being 'Gramps' will help him. Sometimes harmless pranks can backfire and can cause harm, luckily this one didn't cause harm when it backfired thanks to Jason, Danny and Liam. Brad is another good guy who deserves some good in his life. Thank you for your continuing comments and support my friend.

I do sincerely apologise to you Dan for causing you and other readers to spend so much on tissues. But, if I wrote the story any other way you wouldn't enjoy it so much, and be honest at least the happy tears make buying the tissues worthwhile.

I wish I could say that it was Stacy who inspired it, but I like the pic so let's pretend it was lol.

Thank you Albert, it was a fun chapter to write. I hope you liked the mini tour around my home city, did you take a look at the Google tour of Canal Street?

I do relax, occasionally. There is still a lot of writing to do and most of it is relaxing. The one report that isn't quite so relaxing is a police report that has to be done, but hey it sometimes goes with the job. Maybe I should do some baking 🤔

Pineapple on pizza! That's sacrilege!

I should point out that while the bar is still there, it was rebranded as 'The Church' in August 2022, just in time for Manchester Pride 2022. It retains much of the same character that it adopted over the years as Churchills and is still a fun place to meet old and new friends. Google Streetview hasn't caught up yet with the change so the Churchills you currently see in Google Streetview is the Churchills in the story. You can see The Church on Facebook by following this link https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj1z_Kqq4KDAxX1WUEAHXdOBNEQFnoECBgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthechurchmcr%2F&usg=AOvVaw0UKH4YbIkK1i3Qec4L4qXI&opi=89978449