Paladin

What the fuck is thanksgiving anyway? And why are the American crew members talking so much about it? It sounds like one of those commercialized opportunities that are trying to infiltrate Australia like McDonalds, Halloween, Black Friday and Baseball. Anyway, I don’t have any time to think about that now. Right now, I’m trying to work out where the fuck we are in the universe. Slipping into hyperdrive after two standard hours at regular local earth speed made sense. It left us clear of the

Titus is the navigator on the DSS Heisenberg trying to find out where they currently are as they plunge further into the universe. It is almost Thanksgiving but there doesn't seem to be any chance of celebrating.

Post care for the children is a priority. Many of them have been reported to authorities as missing, so they could have loving parents who want to be reunited with their sons. We can hope.

A great chapter bringing us from the despair of 9/11 to a more promising future. I agree that they will be wonderful dads and Marty and Lois will be great grandparents.

An enjoyable chapter with the two "strays" meeting each other and Luke being given good advice. Even better Luke took the advice. I think at some point Luke should tell Matt. I'm pleased that Matt has a job and one that is similar to the part time one he had while at school. Everything seems to be going well.

So far we haven't really seen how AJ uses his ability to mind read and move things towards him. So far just some hints. I hope we are going to find out more. We are still to learn about the abilities of AJ's siblings. Again hinted at. Certainly a talented family.

An intense and dramatic chapter that is steeped deep in emotions. This story is far from over with Roger, Daniel and Juan out to rescue as many children as they can and prosecute the despicable offenders. In doing that they will have more support than they imagine from their expanding group of friends. I hope through this they will discover love.

Again a chapter with lots of love and this time with some bondage tickling thrown in for good measure. That is some basement and playroom you've created, @Ticklishboy30. Now how many more coincidences will this holiday include?

I know aluminium has many uses along with a number of pronunciations and two spellings. My most common use now is the incredibly useful aluminium foil. When I was a kid most cooking pots and pans were made with aluminium. Even the first electric frypans were made using aluminium. Modern pots and pans tend to be stainless steel or ceramic. How tastes and technology change!

A very loving start for a festive Christmas. So they'll both be in Rhode Island with various family members. I can't believe that Vincent and Brett are the only ticklish ones in the families. I don't believe that Christmas will be tickle free. 🤣 Loved the adorable presents. ❤️

Cass' approach to Luke is certainly unethical and because it is non-consensual, it is and was illegal. Because of Cass' "position of authority" courts take this situation a lot more seriously. Of course Luke would have to report it and live through the consequences. It is always a difficult choice, which is why most of these cases go unreported. Luke acted correctly by blocking the approach. He should feel pleased with his response rather than guilty. I would hope that Matt can see it that way. Tony showing up is interesting. First up, how did he know where Luke and Matt are living? It's obvious that he's either run away from home or been thrown out. Either way there has to be a story there and possibly involving another boy. I hope he will be emotionally embraced by the group and given the support he so obviously needs.

A great start with enough intrigue to want me to know what happens next.

You had the reveal when AJ wanted to know, which is the best time to explain things to children. A mistake a lot of parents make is not telling their children about sex when they want to know and wait "until they are older" by which time it can be largely irrelevant.

Be careful @chris191070. Kill off Doug this soon and it won't just be @Ticklishboy30 after you and it won't be just to tickle you.

A great chapter moving Ben (and us) from emotional darkness into dawning sunshine. We still have unresolved issues with Justin and Matt and I hope we will learn more soon.

This is such a powerful chapter. It graphically showed the immediate trauma of abuse and its long lasting effect. The boys who have been rescued are safe and surrounded by love. That will help. Daniel and Juan's work is far from over with so many more children to rescue and offenders to bring to justice. I assume Riz is still being followed by the mystery man.

Neon gas was first discovered by William Ramsay and Morris Travers in 1898 in London. Neon signs are the result of French engineer and chemist, Georges Claude. In 1902 Georges and his French company Claude applied an electric discharge to a sealed tube of neon gas to create a neon lamp. By 1923, Claude Neon had introduced neon gas signs to the United States; however, neon reached its height of popularity in the 1940s and 1950s with many colourful designs that advertised a huge range of products. I particularly remember two neon signs in Sydney. One was a massive animated red and white neon sign advertising Coco Cola which was erected at Kings Cross in 1974. Another was an animated neon sign over a sports store (mainly golfing). The sign was composed of a figure hitting a golf ball in an arc into a hole and a flag. The flag on the sign shows the number 19, referring to the golfing reference of the "19th hole" as the clubhouse after a round of golf. It was erected in 1964 and and operated until 2007.

Nah, food fights waste food, are very messy and need a lot of cleaning up. A tickle fight would be cleaner and more more fun for this ticklish family.

They were without power on a storm driven sea. It could have been a lot worse than it was, especially as they drifted towards the rocky island. We Know what has happened to Ben and Samantha over the two weeks since The Wanderer returned to port. We are still to find out what has happened with the others, and how the accident affects their lives. At least Ben has the support of Samantha and his parents.

Sadly @Summerabbacat the ages given here are depressingly realistic. You might be horrified at the number of prepubescent children who are victims of sexual abuse. The only thing different here from real life is the absence of girl victims. I'm sure Melissa and Sam would be ready to provide safe refuge if any are involved.

Someone whose name escapes me said "the walls we build to keep out the slings and arrows also keep out the hugs and kisses". Sam and Melissa are just understanding that. Hopefully that understanding will lead to more hugs and kisses. As the net tightens it entangles more people. And who is tailing Rizzo? CPD, FBI or Mafia? Great writing and story telling.

Michael and Doug are going to be busy in NYC. Apart from sex, work and university courses, they are meeting their parents and getting into the gay scene with some gay friends. Like Barry I can't wait for Michael's revelations when he's back in his office.

I'm reading while wearing a T and shorts but underneath these clothes I have all the requirements for nudism.

That would be telling

Now all this stuff about the microwave having an eye has me concerned. I have been known to use the microwave when I'm . . . well naked. Now I'm wondering what my microwave has been saying about my . . about my state of undress to the other smart appliances. Will I be able to face my refrigerator without it giggling, or put my underwear in the washing machine without it smirking and what will the TV do with those images. Sorry I have to go and put a patch over an eye.