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I'm sure there are a few mom & pop type parks around the country, although there are fewer and fewer all the time. That's because insuring the parks for liability (in case of those unexpected accidents), electricity or gasoline to run the rides, and the staffing costs are going up all the time. I'm not sure about places with model cities, although I do know there are train models, some set up around specific cites or locations. And thank you for the information you've shared. You won't be missing them for long, so just enjoy Christmas with family and friends and these characters will return for the New Year.

Ok, I'm caught up and it was another wonderful chapter. Now, I can't wait for Friday so I can see Harry's reaction to everything that has been done at his house. I was wondering if Michael might stay there with him for a few days, since the doctor said he might need some assistance.

Ok, I thought it was another character in the story that my aging memory had forgotten. Now I understand. thank you.

Thank you for that information, drp. I appreciate your effort to help me answer these questions..

Thank you, Chris, for your continued support, and I'm glad you have enjoyed book 1.

Patience, grasshopper. lol It's possible that there may be a book 3, but let's get through book 2 first. I may not even be around to write a book 3, but at least my editor would be able to work something out with GA to post the remaining chapters I've written. Thank you for your continued support, Al, and we'll see you again in the New Year.

And thank you for taking the time to let me know that you've enjoyed this story. It means a lot to me.

Am I missing something? Whose Sandy?

You're saying it doesn't mean to dig another trench? 😜 It's especially appropriate with the economic situation we've been going through and companies have been cutting costs and spending.

Yes, the first time we saw Charlie and Michael in the location, some of Max's crew was yelling slurs at them, but everyone shut up when they saw Max. He later told the boys those yelling the slurs would be gone, since he wouldn't put up with that. I think the others know better now.

My editor makes the same complaint. 🤪

Thanks for the reminder, Terry, and thank you for your constant support. The thing is, you didn't read the end note on the chapter, because it said I would post the first chapter of Book 2 on New Year's Eve Day. That way you'd have it to read if you didn't have a date that night, or you could read it on New Year's Day. And thank you in advance for what I believe you might be planning to do next.

That picture gives them the correct hair color, but Michael doesn't appear to be ill, as he does on the page with all the chapter links.

Not a big problem, just a little confusing. Either that or Mancunian can make them both blonds. lol

This is a very old amusement park and I may have changed some details to more the chapter more interesting, like the safety harnesses. They don't, however, sell food and I'm not sure why. I wasn't able to find that information when writing this chapter. I didn't know about the popcorn at the Michael Garman Museum. That must have been left off the info I received. And I hope hearing about the food at Poor Richard's made you too hungry. I'm really happy that you enjoyed Book 1 and I hope you enjoy Book l2 as much, or maybe even more. And Merry Christmas to you as well, and I'll save my Happy New Year for you as well.

Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed this story. I hope you're just as happy with book 2.

Something confused me as well. The Baxter boys were described as having brown hair, yet the AI picture that accompanied the story both boys were blond.

Thank you, Terry. I'm glad this story touched you, and you're correct. Eric never took Gavin and Danny's love for granted and loved them just as much to

Chapter 41 – The End of Summer When we woke up, we went downstairs to have breakfast with my parents, and while we were eating my dad spoke. “We’re taking you to Lakeside Amusement Park near Denver today, and we’ll be going to see the Michael Garman Museum: the Home of Magic Town in Colorado Springs a couple of days later. We’ll be spending the two nights in between at the Glen Eyrie Castle and Conference Center that’s also in Colorado Springs. It’s the former home of a very wealth

I'd just like to add my two-cents for any readers that haven't started this series. I found it truly intriguing and it made me laugh at times, and at other times it brought a few tears, or more, to my eyes. The story is about a unique family that is filled with love and I highly recommend to anyone's who isn't sure if they want to tackle this series.

I'm caught up - for now. lol I felt badly for Michael. I'm not so sure he would have pulled that prank, had he not been trying to impress Liam - at least that's what I believe he was doing. I'm just glad they all got things sorted out. I was also glad that Harry will be able to retrieve all of the things he had hidden and the two thieves hadn't stolen them the night before they were caught. I'm also glad Max and his crew fixed both door, and that they repainted the exterior of Harry's house, after Stacy and the boys had cleaned up the interior. I'm sure that Harry will not only be surprised, but he'll be grateful. The tour was interesting as well and I can't wait to see the various things they do for Christmas and the New Year. It sounds as if Brad will try to coax the lads down for the German Christmas Market, and it sounds like they might go down there to celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 10th, and well as celebrating Pride there in July. I hope that covers it all.

Yes, for a young man just getting out of the hospital himself, Michael was still able to kick ass.

What an exciting chapter and a lot going on. Harry's on the mend and Stacy and Michael took down the two buggers that broke into his house. I have a feeling they took the gold coins and jewelry that Harry mentioned, and maybe even the documents and keys for the mini-Cooper. And if Harry had been there alone at the time and they attacked him, he might have died from a heart attack and then they be up on murder chargers. We also see that Charlie and Brad are getting closer, if that secretive phone call is any indication, and we got to see the 'two-faces of Janice', along with meeting Missy. I wonder if she singled out Michael because he was the younger and he had a great smelling crotch? Oh, and something I meant to ask you in the last chapter, being an 'out-worlder' lol what is MOT? Is it some sort of mandatory inspection for a car in the UK? Oh, and when I checked out Brentbridge Road, it reminded me of when I spent a summer semester in London. It looks like the same type of area where my host family lived and brought back some pleasant memories for me.

Another great chapter with a lot going on. Michael is getting better and about to be released, and during his time in the hospital he managed to befriend his new 'Gramps' for him and the other boys. And then it turns out that Stacy knew Harry's son Mikey. Another important connection, and it appears that Harry is on the mend as well, most likely not only do to the efforts of the doctors, but also due to gaining a new family that cares about him. Gary and Judy got pissed off with Dr. Bowers rant and got him called on the carpet about his homophobic rant, so possibly he won't have a job. Gramps house got broken into, so now it looks as if Michael, Charlie, and Stacy will be making some repairs, and possibly Jason and Danny may help as well. Great job! Five down and two to go.

@Mancunian Except for being a first-aider, I have no medical training although I have spent a lot of time in the hospital, undergone many medical procedures and witnessed more than anyone would want to. Between those experiences and research, I somehow manage to make it sound real. If you don't mind me asking, does that mean you're klutzy or you have a medical condition?