Conner

Happy B-day, Steve!!! Here's wishing that you one day leave your surreal world...uhmmm...but not until your story is finished!!!

It's the Beast's B-day!!! May life bring you all manner of beastly joy this coming year!!!

Another excellent chapter, CJ!!! While reading this chapter, and especially after the town sheriff arrived and directed another verbal shot at Chris, I was thinking that Veronica is the real blonde in this story. I mean, why does she continue to associate herslf with Chris and Steve, especially Chris? She must realize that, if she keeps that up, she'll have a new address at the town morgue. I have to join Bondwriter in complimenting Betty and her swiss cheese line. That was hilarious. Then there's Chris' parting statement in that chapter. There's no doubt, in my mind at least, that that was an author's tool for setting up his readers. Let them feel safe and calm...let them feel the worst is over...let them be vulnerable. But seeing that the author is our beloved CJ, that will never happen. I'm not sure if Chris and Steve (and Betty for that matter) would be guilty of trepassing. In Canada, our common law has the "hot pursuit" rule. Any policeman or citizen may enter any place without a warrant, including a private residence, if they are in hot pursiut of a known criminal. There certainly is an arrest warrant out for Eric. Poor Eric. Which brings me to the much maligned Eric. I truly believe that Eric has done the not-so-nice things that he has because he's trying to get his biological dad to break away from his life of crime. It really hurts Eric to have to do these things, but he just won't quit on his dad. It's just so sad, really. His intentions and his heart are just so pure. Please save Eric, CJ! Conner

I've never seen such trajedy all in one thread. Are any of you pups going bald? Do you take Centrum? Can you leave home without your Pepto Bismol? Does your plumbing work well? Know any good proctologists? Btw, you can say "Uncle Conner" anytime you want. If you don't, I'll start in on prostate issues. Cry me a river! Uncle Conner

In a word, no. Way too freaky! Enjoy the show!! Conner

Being a good driver comes from experience. Experience comes from driving over curbs and such. :wacko: Best that you post a warning on your car: If you don't like the way I drive, stay off the curb! I bet you could turn this accident into a story! Conner

Frankly, I think Billy's mom is messing up. Yes, she going through an extremely difficult time. So is Billy in terms of his parents' separation. He's firmly planted between his parents, trying to support his mom and working through his anger/abandonment with his father. If mom needs help, she should get it elsewhere, not from Billy. She's the adult. Sounds like I have issues there, doesn't it? As for Billy's dad, I don't want to go there. Everything would have to be censored anyways. Let's just say he's a complete ass. I'm hoping Billy will follow through on his stated intention to see Bobby. It's long overdue. Bobby and Jimmy is a good idea but that would be just too convenient for the story right now. Maybe in time. I think Lee really needs to sort out his sexuality, that takes time though. I understand Billy's feelings toward Sam. Betrayal is a bitter pill to swallow. It's still very much lodged in Billy's throat. I think Brandon was rather insensitive toward Billy in teasing him the way he did. He was saying something like..."It doesn't matter what Sam did. You're gay. Get over it." I saw nothing wrong with Brandon suggesting he try to re-establish his friendship with Sam...but, in the end, that must be on Billy's terms. Have Billy and Sam ever actually talked about what happened? If they did, I missed it. It just strikes me that Sam is getting a free ride throughout all this. His protectiveness toward Billy could simply be chalked up to Sam's guilt. What a mess! Great story, Com...but I may never forgive you for writing it. Conner

I just couldn't not acknowledge your great sense of humour! The discussion was getting way too serious. Graeme, the next time all the Cardinals (not the baseball team) get together to blow smoke out of the chimney of the Sistine chapel, I nominating you for Pope. Yes, it's incest and I would definitely read the story. It's good to take social taboos out of the closet now and then and take another look. Open, honest and respectful discussion is never a bad thing. Conner

That is so cool! Bravo, Aillie! I wuvs u! Conner

Sweet Viv... *puts on his judge-like white wig and adopts a pompous air; adjusts reading spectacles to sit smartly on end of nose and, looking over said spectacles, sweeps the courtroom with beady eyes to ensure all present in the court have expressions denoting both fear and awe; satisfied, clears throat* I've given considerable consideration to your arguments for and against said pouting. At the outset, I must state that I did not give any weight to any of said arguments that sounded like whining. Whining is beneath this court and, I hasten to add, beneath your lovely self. So stop that immediately! I first examined the arguments for the aforementioned pouting. I found these arguments, while seemingly pithy, ridden with emotion and, frankly, quite trite and entirely self-serving. It is here, in fact, that the heretofor aforementioned whining was presented. I found it extremely difficult to accept, and, in fact, I do not accept it, that one could complain of having 222 readers read one's blog and, in the same breath, find fault with it in that no one commented. A moment of weakness, no doubt. In contemplating the opposing argument, there can be no question that you expressed yoursef in a very rational but heartfelt manner, accepted responsibility for yourself and, most importantly, demonstrated compassion for those of us who would have to bear said pouting. Well done, my fine lady! Accordingly, based on the aforementioned reasons and the power invested in this court to make judgements about others behaviour, this court orders that you not pout. His Lordship, Justice Conner

Happy B-Day, Steven!! Looks like I'll be havin' another pint of Guinness to celebrate. Conner

Happy B-Day, Jamie!!! I hope there's lots of $$$ involved. I'll be hoisting a pint of Guinness in your honour. Conner

That was a definite burn!!! I'm talkin' flame thrower here! Oops! Sorry, CJ. The devil made me post this. I'm hiding now. Conner

Are you saying that he's been paying you all this time??? I'm shocked. I'm definitely sending this to Congrats CJ!!! For some time now, every time you posted it was a new record! But who's counting. I guess we'll all have to adjust to the non-traditional way of congratulating you. Here's to the best looking, hardest worker, most talented lurker goat that GA has ever know. CJ!! Drink up!

CJ??? That buffalo skull is a little on the scary side. Even evil, maybe. It's definitely haunting. How about using a good looking faun??? Conner

Yes, indeed, Eric has lots of angles going in this story. *tries to feel bad for picking on Steve for his typo. Nope, can't do it* But you are right, Steve. I'm glad that support for Eric is growing. We all need to be more understanding of today's youth. They're exposed to violence, porn and the capitalistic way. Eric just seems to be more vulnerable to his environment. Poor Eric. Conner

Two special honeys? Good on ya! Yes, birthdays always require the endless tedious speeches... Happy B-Day, Eric!!!

Happy B-day, Xander!!! As for Canada, you can only legally drink in the province of Quebec. All other provinces require you to be 19. The French have far greater sensibilities in such matters. Needless to say, New York state dudes flock into Quebec every chance they get, particularly Montreal. Conner

I liked the wee commercial, "...a slippery board is a bummer!"

Sex wax??? And you left it out??? Now I'm pissed! I'm not sure you're being fair to yourself in posing the question "did I put in too many surfer terms". Given the process you described for using surfer terms, I cannot fault you at all. If you had cut it back more than you did, you'd be faced with the opposing question - did I use enough. So I think you might be just chasing your tail on this one....and we goats have rather short tails. It's a very dizzying experience....even for people watching. As for Drake's character development, yes, I believe more would have been better. Crush or not, this dude risked his life to save another human being. There aren't many of us in that category...well except for sexy firemen and RCMP officers. So, tell me about sex wax? Conner

Leave it to CJ to turn a rainy day theme into a Cat V hurricane! CJ has two gears: Fast and Faster. Superb story, CJ. Simply superb! One thing though, who ever heard of two gay men getting underneath a matress??? :wacko: That wasn't realistic for me at all. Conner

Allow me to join the other GA members in thanking CJ, Graeme, Nick and Joe for all their work on this project. Thanks to Kitty too for "blazing the trail". Conner

WOW! Great blog! Thank you for your honesty and directness. I want to know who gave you access to my thoughts??? I'm proud to say, though, that I' ve progressed from jerk to semi-jerk. The guilt and shame I have put myself through have served no legitimate purpose in my life. Conner

Obviously, Elton isn't as free as he espouses. I have never had to get in line! Conner

I have to agree with you, Viv. When Brandon spoke about his history with Bobby, my sense was that he was, in his shy way, confessing. He wanted Billy to know about his dates with Bobby. That would have been the perfect opportunity for Billy to come clean as well. Of course, had he done so, we wouldn't have all this angst going on. That'd be no fun. Conner