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Dare I say @Paladin and @Ticklishboy30 the colourful Christmas themed fabric of this story was like a Coat Of Many Colours.

Two Doors Down @Ticklishboy30. Ms Dolly would be proud of you. Brett and Vince are like Islands In The Stream, or as so beautifully stated by @Greg a marvellous expression of predestined Fate. If they are ever apart for any length of time, it won't be long before they are reunite and serenade each other with Here You Come Again. If you are so inclined, a spin off story about life for Ben in the orphanage and when he first is introduced to Trevor could make a very good story. I daresay he may have been introduced to tickles by Trevor as life was probably not much fun in the orphanage.

Champagne and vodka is the extent of my drinking now @Cane23.

Not quite, I like alcohol, although I never abuse it now like I did from my mid teens to late 30's.

I won't rest easy @Cane23 until all the Cards in The Deck are either in maximum security prisons awaiting execution or are bullet-riddled corpses being feasted upon by maggots.

I assumed it was Eddie primarily because of his near-death plea to “Tell… him..........I’m… sor-ry.”

I subscribe to the weekly genre news and this story was my only current read in the top 10 of the comedy genre.

"Great looks, great body, blonde hair, blue eyes and a smile to die for." The fringe benefits working in the stockroom appear to be an attractive part of Grayson's salary package @Mark Ponyboy Peters. Many loads were unloaded onto the pallet before being placed in the stockroom, with one of those loads going "astray". Fortunately there was no mess to clean up, with Grayson's boss, Mike, earning employee of the month with his environmentally friendly "cleaning procedures", ensuring not a drip was spilled on the stockroom floor. Mike issued an open invitation for more workplace training to ensure Grayson is adequately trained in all stockroom etiquette. His advice about what happens in the stockroom stays in the stockroom akin to Vegas. Perhaps Paul Lekakis' wisdom might be a timely reminder for Grayson too with his mammoth Aussie hit from 1987 (# 1 for 5 weeks). Do you remember this one @Mark Ponyboy Peters? Unashamedly disco I am afraid @Al Norris. A hybrid of Dead Or Alive, Divine and early Italo disco? And although Paul was not necessarily referring to a visit to the "stockroom", his advice remains sound nevertheless. "So we can do it all night and you can make me feel right" obviously an ode to improve employee relations, therefore, leading to a more productive workplace.

Luke and Matt, Tim and Guy, and Ben and Samantha, all move to Thompsonville to continue their lives and loving. It is not long before they meet the local lads, Scott and Justin (Jay) and a strong family bond is formed. Life is for the most part good, apart from encounters with local goons Red (Jacko), Drongo, Yobbo and Shitforbrains. A delightful journey through 2003 with the family from the Queer House and their local friends Scott and Justin. Though it be sun, surf, sand and sex, Home And Away it is not. @Mark Ponyboy Peters continues to entertain and enthral with his talent for creating "real" people living "real" lives, facing "real" problems head-on. No reality TV show family fembots populate this landscape.

A superb film for sure @Mark Ponyboy Peters. River Phoenix astonished. His death was heartbreaking as he was so young, so talented and just so River Phoenix.

I have downplayed your achievements @Mark Ponyboy Peters; it is 5 top 10 hits you have had. That is many as Nikki Webster, Holly Valance, Melissa Tkautz and Bardot combined. You are in "elite" company.

Jesus. Hot damn! What do they feed you boys in Idaho @Al Norris besides potatoes? Potatoes injected with concentrated horny goat weed? Potatoes de Viagra? You could have impregnated half of Idaho. Hell, you could have had your own Private Idaho, filled with carnal delights to cater to any and all of your desires.

Ash blonde. Deborah Harry was and still is blonde (with a little assistance I suspect) and she was and still is one very smart, sexy, kick-arse woman.

So Eddie is dead. His cancer-riddled body no longer able to torment Roger from afar. Will his death prompt a cathartic reaction from Roger? Jason Rizzo is dead, no loss for anyone other than himself. He was at least temporarily insane towards the end of his life I think. The Jack of Spades. Who is he, even the mafioso don't seem to know who he is. Whomever he is, he has no humanity. Killing comes easy so it would seem. The murder of Jason Rizzo concluded as if he had merely stepped on a bug. He is ruthless and merciless, which does not bode well for the boys. Could he be Rebecca and Melissa's father? Has the FBI together with Juan Ramos fooled the Jack of Spades, and if so, for how long? Tremendous chapter @empath, demonstrating why this story has shot to #1.

I read that one on Nifty but shall be delighted to read it again, even though it is still "fresh" in my mind. You may not ever reach the dizzying heights of #1, but with 4 top hits thus far you have had as many as Nikki Webster, Holly Valance and Melissa Tkautz combined and you're not even blonde (you're not blonde are you?).

I invariably stay up late in a Summer Night City @Gary L. Frida is stunning in this video. I could almost "turn" straight. Well, maybe not, but she does look smoking hot.

And ending on a high note @Mark Ponyboy Peters. Thompsonville's first top 10 placing. #6 in the 'Most Read General Fiction' genre for the month ending 06/12/24. I do believe that is it least 1 top 10 placing for all your stories published to date on GA. At this rate you may end up with as many as ABBA. Maybe you won't need to win Powerball after all. You may be able to live on the proceeds of Ponyboy Gold - Mark Peters Greatest Hits.

Congratulations DollyRebaDottie Ticklish aka @Ticklishboy30. A top 10 placing at #8 in the 'Most Read Comedy' genre for the month ending 06/12/24. In recognition of such an auspicious achievement, a tribute to the 'cast' of this story and what they should do to ensure the tickling continues (with a little help from Dolly of all people). And if that is not enough to keep the tickles coming, then this surely would be.

I kid you not. This is "spooky". I was just watching and listening to this song on Youtube, reviewing its suitability for posting as a tribute to your achievement. This song, possibly more than anything else ABBA has ever recorded, makes we weep profusely. It has such special significance. It was released at the end of the worst year of my life, with the death of two of my beloved cats within 1 month of each other, including my all-time favourite cat. The lyrics are perfect, the release of new ABBA material for the first time in 40 years a tonic after such loss. This song is my favourite song for this decade and for the 21st century. Frida's vocal superb, her accent pronounced perfection. I will post it now @empath. For Bassey and Ava, beloved, gone but not forgotten.

Congratulations are in order for your latest achievement @empath, with Kept Boy to Made Man reaching #1, the most read work in the 'General Fiction' genre for the month ending 06/12/24. You now have something in common with my three favourite things in life, (Donna) Summer, ABBA and cats. Here's to many more #1's (just like Donna and ABBA). I look forward to the time when Empath's Greatest Hits is released.

Is that malevolent, miserable, manipulative Marjorie Mace from Massachusetts to whom you are referring @drsawzall?

I hope you are wrong on this occasion @drsawzall, although there is nothing I believe Jackie would not do to get what she believes she is entitled to. I believe she hates Ludo as she was always such a sneering contemptuous bitch towards him. I also do not believe she had any maternal feelings for Damian, he was just a pawn in her plan, to be used if necessary. I don't believe Jackie did have a 'fallback' plan as if she did she would not have been so furious when she found out about Ludo's attraction to Arthur which she exclaimed "ruined everything" for her. I also think she was so arrogant that she thought she would get away with it and she could live happily ever after, completely guilt free, while Ludo lay languishing in prison for the fraud she committed. Her whole life with Ludo was fraudulent and up until the time she fled he was blissfully unaware of who and what she really was. For this reason alone I cannot understand why he feels anything for her other than anger at least. Now where is that old cricket bat?

For me its Melissa, Sam and Sandra's life up to and including when Brendon meets Thomas. And if you are feeling extra motivated maybe Rosa and her life until the time Juan leaves home. Having said all this, all your characters are so interesting and well written that any would be welcome, except maybe the Cuntess of Chicago and Charlie. I think they are so despicable that I could not be objective if there was anything which occurred in their life to make them what they became. And maybe it is time for both John and Roger to enjoy some happiness generated by the love of a partner (hint hint hint @empath). They are a similar age if I have calculated correctly and of a similar background i.e. self-made men, so let them "get it on".

Like molten lava. I think DSB's voice was "bigger" than Tina's, although Tina's was still very powerful and much rawer than DSB's. Both were magnificent live, and Tina's pins WERE every bit as good as reputed. And boy could she move on stage. I have never read of Tina displaying any diva-esque behaviour. She certainly seemed well respected by her peers, apart from by Aretha Franklin, but she seemingly disliked all her contemporaries. Tina did a number of duets with famous male singers too. I have read of DSB displaying diva-esque behaviour at times, but like Tina seemed well respected by her peers. DSB is 2 years older than Tina. She appears to have retired now. I have read reports of alleged health issues due to her kidneys, the same illness that claimed Tina. Whether this is true is unknown. I have read, and seen numerous photographs which appear to support the claim, that DSB is good friends with Dame Joan Collins. Both are renowned for their love of champagne and both were allegedly very fond of QEII (I have seen numerous photographs of them online in her company and seemingly chatty and laughing with her). DSB and Dame Joan Collins have both remained very much the same size all their adult lives, which is probably why they have reached such an age and seemingly in still good health. DSB will be 88 in 2025 (born on the same date as Elvis Presley and David Bowie) and Dame Joan Collins will be 92 in 2025.

I had not really noticed that @Ticklishboy30, but the intro reminds me of Goldeneye too. I like most of the Bond themes and Goldeneye is one of my favourites, second only to Goldfinger by DSB. I have read Pink loved DSB's version of Get The Party Started. Whether this is true, I do not know. If you love DSB singing Get The Party Started, then you will also love this song, also released in 2007. I am telling myself they are faux feathers she is wearing in the video. No wonder drag queens love her.