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It's not mentioned what excuse was given in the book, just that the only person from Benden Weyr privy to the meetings was the Weyrleader, who was told his Weyr must remain 'ignorant and intact' and that Lessa's presence must not be mentioned, as that, too was unknown in her time. Infectious disease is the next most feared catastrophe on Pern after Thread (they've had their fair share of plagues) so it would be a good way to ensure no one from Benden leaves while the other five Weyrs are getting ready for the Big Move.
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After three months, Zalna was only just becoming used to the rhythm of life without Threadfall to interrupt the routine of the Weyr every few days. Over the winter, it hadn’t made a huge difference; Benden Weyr was far enough north that many of the Falls would have been non-viable due to freezing temperatures. Weyrleader N’rax, ever cautious, sent out regular patrols just in case but nothing out of the ordinary was reported. Zalna herself could see that the Red Star was steadily dwindling in the
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Shortly after the end of the Eighth Pass, five of the six Weyrs on Pern are found empty. Zalna, a junior weyrwoman at Benden Weyr, tries to discover what might have caused all the other weyrfolk and dragons to disappear and where they could have gone.
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A simple, but heartfelt story showing how hope gradually dawns and grief can't last forever. The descriptions of the park and the people using it is cinematic.
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Lovely, uplifting story. Sometimes it feels as if grief will never let go. I like the way you wove in the symbolism of spring with Maurice's own renewal.
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This is a wonderful sequel to 'Sidewinder', bringing in another character from the previous story. I don't want to give away too much about the plot, but I would recommend anyone who enjoyed 'Sidewinder' to read this one too. You will be moved to tears and want to kick a certain stubborn man a few times, but by the end you will feel uplifted and hopeful.
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Chapter 16 Roped and Tied
Mawgrim commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 16 Roped and Tied
What a perfect last chapter. Full of feeling and with hope and plans for Mitch and Will's life together. I have really looked forward to Monday evening and reading another chapter of this story, but all good things must come to an end.- 98 comments
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I've lived in the same village for twenty-one years now and can assure you nothing of that sort goes on here. However, there are some places that give you the shivers and where no one considers you a local unless at least three generations of your family come from the place! Nothing like the quiet of the countryside to spook you, especially when animals out there in the darkness make weird noises in the middle of the night. For their size, hedgehogs can be very loud. I remember reading a story by Stephen King called 'Children of the Corn' which had a rural aspect, albeit in the USA rather than England. That one is really frightening.
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He'll probably sell it. Don't suppose either of them want to set foot in that village again!
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Thank you. It obviously worked as planned! There's nothing like a spooky story at this dark time of the year. Glad you enjoyed it. Although this was a dark tale, I wanted a (sort of) happy ending. You could say Rupert got his just desserts. Thank you. I had the idea for this after visiting a friend in a remote part of the country, where the locals definitely had some odd customs. Had Grant stayed, Rupert might have got out of his commitment, being a long term local. However, when Grant escaped, I can see how it would have rapidly turned nasty for Rupert.
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Yay! A convert. Just think, if you'd skipped it I'd never have had the volcano idea!
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So glad Eric finally picked up the courage to leave a message. I was afraid Rob would call back when he was out of the house, but at last they've had the opportunity to talk.
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Confirming Why I Hate Sundays
Mawgrim commented on James Matthews's story chapter in Confirming Why I Hate Sundays
Colton's life is definitely stuck in a rut. His relationship with Terry isn't really going anywhere and he seems unhappy most of the time. Josh doesn't sound like a long term prospect, but he might at least be the catalyst to shake Colton out of his complacency. -
I would only change to Windows 11 if my current OS no longer ran software I needed or was no longer supported. Every upgrade of Windows 10 so far has caused some issues on some machines. I’d like to see Windows 11 running in the real world for at least six to nine months before recommending it, although I’m going to have to learn about it anyway to fix all the problems when people call me for help!
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Book Review: Logical Family: A Memoir by Armistead Maupin
Mawgrim commented on Drew Payne's blog entry in Words, Words and Words
This is definitely one to add to my book collection. I’ve always enjoyed the 'Tales of the City' series. I’m putting this one on my Christmas book list.- 2 comments
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The encroaching floods.
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Thank you. I’ve really become immersed in this world, although at some point I'd like to take a break to write some original fiction as well.
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So that's what is really happening behind the scenes! 😁 Really enjoyed reading this unusual story. The initial premise reminded me slightly of a science fiction story I read years ago, called 'Typewriter in the Sky'. The protagonist was trapped inside a story and had to find a way out. This went along different lines. At the end, the beta tester was resigned to his existence as part of the code.
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A moving story. Animals become such a part of our lives.
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I was thinking of the song lyrics: [Chorus: Brad and Janet (Background Singers)] There's a light (Over at the Frankenstein place)
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I contemplated that sort of ending but preferred it with a twist.
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Good to know it achieved the effect I was aiming for. Thanks.
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Nat lost touch with former friend and lover Grant after they finished university. He knows from Facebook that Grant inherited a farm in the country and married the 'Lord of the Manor'. So why has he received an invitation to a mysterious local event in aid of the recent flooding? Could there be trouble in paradise?
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Nat knew he was going to be late, although it wasn’t his fault. Ever since leaving London, continuous rain had made the roads treacherous. The clocks had gone back a week ago, meaning it was now dark by six in the evening. It was almost as if all the other drivers had forgotten what it was like over the summer months to drive in darkness and rain. He’d been held up by two accidents and three sets of roadworks so far. It had nearly been enough to make him turn around and return to his comfortable
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Yes, that suits some folk, but D'gar needs the emotional connection of a relationship. There are a few shorter stories to bridge the gap between the end of 'Threadfall' and the start of D'gar's adventures as Weyrlingmaster at Benden.
