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I’m beginning to sense that Levi, is pondering about his extreme religious upbringing and the contrast with his natural father’s relationship. Is he also thinking of his own sexuality, has he also got a ‘very good’ male friend? Is he torn apart, in his mind, between his upbringing, his loss of his mother, his own sexuality, the same-sex relationship of his father. i look forward to more revelations in this story, told in his usually great style by Mark Ponyboy Peters.

Levi, at 15, is coming to terms with the situation that all his parental support has been removed, and he is alone in the world. Matt is also coming to the realisation that he now has parental obligation to a 15 year old boy that he doesn’t know. Trying to imagine how each of the characters will react, or maybe over-react, to the situation is I feel being well explored by Mark Ponyboy Peters, in his usual meticulous writing style. Now, having read more of the ‘Traditions’, I am intrigued as to how the relationships will develop in this ‘prequel’ knowing something of the future relationships… Thank you for giving my old grey cells something to think about whilst awaiting the next chapter…

Another good read… I am, as others are I’m sure, intrigued that the divorced wife has not appeared yet! Considering the publicity that Nathan’s actions occasioned. Also the fact that the extensive narrative of securing the apartment makes me wonder - are these things linked? I look forward to the next and future chapters.

OH - in general I look forward to your ‘spanner’s’ especially the more esoteric ones! 🤔🤔😀

I’ve found that hot chocolate is delicious- but even better with some Spanish ronmiel ( honey rum) added - a relaxing nightcap.

Do I detect an interesting reaction between Levi and his father? As if Levi knew of the same sex relationship but didn’t want to admit it? Is he also attracted to male partners? I get this feeling from the ‘cover’ picture. Maybe I’m thinking too far ahead but I feel, having read many of ‘Ponyboy’s’ tales that there is something more to be revealed. so far a bit of a tearjerker start - I look forward to happier episodes.

A great first chapter, setting the scene, I must say it was a bit of a deep plot to get Matt to the hospital. As ‘Uncle Mark’ very rarely adds details that are unimportant I wonder how the teenage boy will fit into the story! I do hope that Julie, who I dimly remember from early tales from Thompsonville, as a teenage crush of Matt, is not too ill. Also I’m wondering - why the urgency to get Matt to the hospital..

I prefer the yes…….

Thank you for a great story, I love ending a chapter with a ‘cliffhanger’ the only drawback is having to wait a week for the ‘great reveal’ however we know, from other tales, that all will be well in the end - but how far away is ‘the end’ ? I’m with others wondering about the repeated mention of an inadequate alarm system, also we seem to have lost track of the ‘neurotic’ wife. I’m sure all will be revealed inn some measure soon.

Thank you for this great tale, and all the others that you have penned for us. i look forward to ‘Out of the blue’ which I’m sure will be as riveting as all the ‘Thompsonville’ series of tales. it makes me think - I should make a journey halfway around the world to enjoy the scenery in Northern New South Wales.

Well I certainly stirred up things a bit, commenting on the dark haired lad….. I look forward to developments

Another great chapter, it captured some of the energy that erupted as the restrictions were lifted. I’m sure that the romance(s) will continue after a lot of barriers were brought down by Patrick’s show. I’m intrigued by the small paragraph about a young lad making off on a bicycle, just wondering if he will reappear in the next chapter - or maybe in another tale of the life and times of Thompsonville, Macquarie Harbour and environs.

Thank you for another great chapter in this intriguing story. The meeting with the solicitor was, I feel, a textbook account of how such a meeting should be organised. i look forward to seeing what happens , if and when Sam surfaces….. Also how the relationship between Evan and James develops.

Another chapter and another good read. The way the ‘Toby situation’ was handled was excellent - we have all been through what Toby is experiencing, albeit without the added pressure of autism. I am wondering if Kevin has managed to talk to Ruth? I’m sure we will find out soon as to the situation but COVID will be another spanner in the works of ‘puppy love’ be it straight or Bunji-Bunji. I’m looking forward to further instalments.

I too am mystified by the ‘Candy Bar’ but the tale is thought provoking and very readable. I’m intrigued by Jack - is it something in the water that intrigues me - could there be some benji-benji link? also is there any chance that the ‘T’ shirts be made available 🌈👕🌈