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I do have a large portable ac for our downstairs area, thank goodness. It has been well worth the price paid, over the years.

After making it through August with no days in the 90's, we now are dealing with heat dome warnings for the beginning of Sept. Clouds and rain would be welcome at my home. as we have not had the flooding problems, or rough storms; as others near us have experienced this last week. I am looking forward to our next cold front, coming from the North. Sadly we do not have central AC, and I don't want to use my oven, in this heatwave! Take care all who have suffered from the recent weather and power outages, and may more fall like weather return very soon. Do I dare I to even mention climate change? Also wishing @Gary L a safe and problem free holiday! Take care everyone.

The mystery of what awaits Julian on the island of Hilo, awaits his arrival. Sam has made his pledge to return to him after he fulfills his promise to Captain Briggs. Sam is all about honoring his commitments, and has vowed to seek out Julian in two months time, after the he completes his voyage. Julian must now use his own resourcefulness to adapt to what awaits him at the family's plantation. Captain Briggs advise to him rings in the minds of us readers. This was a chapter of love, commitments made, and having the ability to meeting the challenges presented to him, by his father's decisions of his imposed exile.

I'm envious of your "girls" and the travels they get to experience with you, all around Europe! You two are such concerned and very patient parents. Would love seeing some family travel photos❣️

In the board game Clue, Colonel Mustard was a proud but pompous retired military man. Waiting to learn what the inside jokes relate about him in Lee's story.

I am very happy to read a more upbeat chapter for Kurtis, and his situation. Tony seems to be a very caring, and likable man. It also looks like he has an important job at the Pentagon. I look forward to learning much more about him, and his backstory as your story continues.

Better to be early with full payments in advance, than too late with no prepaid transactions. I guess that assuming that clients know all the actual important details, is a total risk with some of them.

Julian and Sam shared the hard truths and their feelings, inside of Julian's small but protective cabin. Both young men were exiled from their homes by upset fathers who chose to cast them away. They shared some of their stories, along with their hopes and fears about what each desired from the future and each other, within this cruel world that would now have to face together. This chapter was well written, and very heart felt. Well done @Albert1434. Their joint future is just waiting to be revealed.

Dolly had a true heart of gold, She will be remembered by people from all walks of life, for many special reasons, May you now RIP, you wonderful lady❣️

I think Elias will end up being past history. I too was concerned that Julian's diary in the wrong hands, could be used against him. We will just have to sit back and watch, as @Albert1434 continues to spin his tale.

Well, that was intense ...... Sam reacted with confidence, in his own feelings towards Julian. Where and what, will their shared bonding lead to, in the days ahead? We all have seen this attraction growing stronger by every hour that they had shared together. Will Sam become the stable foundation for Julian to place his uncertain future with? We will be waiting to learn much more, as your tale continues @Albert1434.

Things went extremely well with Martin's visit, and his no turmoil meeting with Nathan's very happy extended family. It makes me wonder how Ben and his sister, are enjoying their time at their mother's planned "official birthday party"? Meanwhile back at Martin's, Justin and his fellow students are busy constructing an elaborate designed dance floor / swimming pool cover, for the younger adult planned, birthday celebration. It was a busy time for everyone, at all three locations.

By my count, over half of the authors that wrote stories in the recent "Secret Authors" event, were members of our rather small Drop In Center group. Thanks, to all of you who displayed the extra effort, hard work, and used your creative talents, to take part in this writing event!

Safe Travels Chris! You will need to rest up, when you get back home.

Now I understand, lol! It all makes more sense now, except it seems like a lot of work to me. Forgive me, I'm old.