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Okay Chapter 15 is up and is bitchin... I loved the interplay between Brad and Darius. I could really see Darius as the narrator for the next story, him going off to college maybe having a gay friend or roommate that doesn't come from a loving enviroment and helping him see that being gay is okay. I agree that two years is a big gap between Will and Drew and that would probably doom it, especially if they are in diffrent schools, middle school versus high school. OMG, an actual straight male figure skater, is that something that has ever actually occured??? LMAO... While I am not suprised about Lark somehow being involved in this, I am suprised that he would be Dan's boyfriend. Lark was always just straight and allowing a guy to service him and he and Dan never got along very well in their previous interactions. While I do believe that Dan, Lark, Brian, and Carson are all involved, I don't think we have met the person really behind all of this yet. None of those guys has the money to have started this and kept it going. Has anyone considered the fact that this maybe someone from Claremont? Could it be another Crampton, Schluters, or Hendricksons that are the ones actually bankrolling this? I just keep thinking this is more than just trying to get back at Brad for breaking someone's heart when he was young??? Well can't wait for the next chapter...

:wacko: Really, I miss one day of looking on here and find so many things to comment on... 1) I don't think Darius graduating from High School would be that big of a deal for Brad, Robbie, or the rest. I know for me at least going off to college was a much bigger deal than my High School graduation. Plus with this series often very important individuals or events come and go sometimes with very little notice, I still have never gotten over the fact that Tonto's death was never really covered. She was really one of my favorite people for most of the early stories in this series. I realize that Mark cannot cover everything that each of us believes is important so we have to give him the benefit of doing what he believes will move the story along. 2) I am also suprised by Brad's lack of consideration of the Bi option. I came of age in the late 70's and early 80's and did sleep with a few women, I figured out quickly that it wasn't for me, but knew and still know several men that consider themselves to be Bi. I honestly don't understant people that insist you have to be Gay or Straight. The idea that only one of those choices is permissable is just unacceptable to me. Although, I consider myself to be completely Gay, I don't see why anyone should limit themsleves if they don't want to. 3) While Russell Crowe has seemingly become very self important and isn't nearly as interesting as he use to be, check out some of his early work in Australian films. Some of his early work is really quite good. Look for " The Sum of Us ", this was the first thing I ever saw him in, " Proof ", " Romper Stomper ", and " The Crossing ". He had a certain light charm in his early work that he lost somewhere along the way, maybe working with Sharon Stone in " The Quick and the Dead " ??? Keep the chapters coming and the quality high, Mark you are an amazing writer and obviously have a great support staff... David

Okay, I am now starting to worry that Brad and Robbie will not survive this and that just kills me... I still hope they make it through this and can grow old together. Robbie has only been with Carson, but he really is/was at least a little bit in love with him. Brad has been with several and just seemed to be having fun but with Cody, Max, and now Father Tim; seems it is more than just fun. Brad has talked about how Robbie couldn't get involved with someone without having feeling but I think for all his talk Brad is somewhat the same way. This isn't to say he can't just have sex but Brad tends to bond with those he has sex with when it is more than just a f**k... Can't wait to see what Stef, more likely JP, found out about Dan Church. If he is tied to Carson and Brandon, and starting to look like they are involved as well, what/how is he getting these young guys to do his bidding? Are they just going along with it for money or sex? Does he have something on them? Did he find them and groom them for this or just pick them up on the way? Inquiring minds want to know??? I feel Carson may turn out to be just evil. I can't ever remember Cody going as far as saying that someone had a black soul, not even when he and Brian fell apart. Plus don't forget that Cody said that Dan Church sounded familiar and he wasn't around back during Be Rad or Man in Motion, so any knowledge of him would have to be more recent. The tech bubble burst in March 13th of 2000, a Monday. Will this story line run through that date?

:worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: Okay, chapters 12 and 13 are just great, beyond great, I feel this is some of the best in this series in a long time. I have gone back and forth of this story, mostly because I think Brad and Robbie belong together, but the writing is just great... I still want Brad and Robbie to end up together, I just like the idea of two men being able to make it in a relationship with just each other, yes I realize both have been with others on this little break but.... Are we sure it is Dan? No proof has been seen to give a definitive answer, although he was my choice. Is Carson going to be involved with him in some way, can't really tell yet myself, although I hope so... Bad Bad person for trying to break Brad and Robbie up... Okay, am I the only one that sees a problem with Brad taking this kid after giving the church a huge donation??? I can just see some right wing blowhard saying he bought the kid from this church... I think he is doing the right thing but just see where this could give ammunition to someone going after him. When is the next chapter coming out? Today? :D

Hell, I don't know hardly anyone that " Doesn't " have a sledge hammer in their garage!!! I don't work in any type of construction field and grew up in the country and you just never know when you might need one... I do not think Brad is being paranoid, I think what is happening to him and Robbie and Robbie's business by extension is all part of what is going on with Brad's and Steph's business. My question is someone that had that much money would not have been able to acquire it without others knowing, so why wouldn't Brad or someone know who else in their class is worth literally hundreds of millions of dollars?!?! I still am going to be very disappointed if Brad and Robbie don't end up staying together but I do think Brad is being a little bit of a slut during their time apart... I still do not think he should sleep with Matt, as he keeps hinting he might do if Robbie doesn't stay with him... I have gone back and reread the first five chapters of CAP and after reading Be Rad and Man in Motion, I do have someone in mind but can't figure out how they could have come up with that much money... Well this is getting very interesting, how about a chapter a day??? Just Kidding...

I will be really hearbroken if Brad and Robbie don't end up together, like JP and Stef from the first generation. Brad and Robbie have been through to much over the years not to end up together, maybe a few ups and downs but in the end they would only be happy with each other. Although I think it would be hot to have Brad and Matt sleep together, it would tear the family apart worse than anything that ever happened maybe even more than Billy's death. I am not sure that JJ, Darius, or Will would ever be able to move past it, nor am I sure that others in the extended family would either. I know that other storylines have had incest but this is basically between a parent and a child, no matter how you look at it in some respects, Matt is Brad's son.... Now having said that, I could see Wade and Brad sleeping together and that causing problems but in the end it working out... I know that many couples don't last a lifetime, just look at society, but I personally know many gay couples that have been together more than 40 years and are still going strong. Wouldn't it be nice if instead of just doing the salacious idea, we have a couple over come their issues and make it without going all " gay and trampy "... Not all gay men are sluts, what is wrong with portraying a couple as truly commited and working through the rough times and making it back stronger than ever???? Why do so many of these stories show gay men's libido as controlling everything in their lives??? Having said all that, I do love this story and have followed it faithfully since CAP began and will continue to stay with it and enjoy where Mark takes us....

This story is starting out just great... I hope you can keep it up and I really like how it appears that some of the story will take place in the past. Tonto was a almost my favorite person in this series and I would love to have more of her, even if it was in the past. Keep up the great work and we are awed as always...

I am so excited by the new story... While I love so many diffrent people from the stories, Tonto was always one of my favorite ones and I hope she gets some due in this new story via flashbacks. I always hated that her death was between stories, I felt she was so important to so many people that her death and funeral should have been truly celebrated. Now, about the box, this is Tonto we are talking about... Anything could be in the box and the secrets contained there in will rock not just the family but all of Claremont... Tonto was someone that had so many facets to her that this should be another nice long story. Maybe Isidore and Frank are already in Claremont for the festival? Frank is from there as well, maybe he dragged Isidore back and they will just happen to be in town. Stranger things have happened in Mark's world. It is a great and exciting world he has created. This story is already off to a great start and Mark already has us all excited. Bravo!!!

Mark is an evil evil man... Leaving us all hanging like this is torture... You can't take the easy way out and say choose Bloodlines or Belvidera, I want both of them and want them now..... I cannot make it through the weekend without getting them both.

I am so excited to have Granger and the whole crew back up and a new story started. The Bridgemont series is fast becoming my favorite series on this site. While I do love the CAP, Bloodlines is great, I am completely engrossed in this series. The time that this series was written in has always been one that stood out for me in the history books. There is such a rich tapestry that the story line can be tied to. I will survive the slower chapters but at least one ever five days or so , I can't stand to wait longer than that.... Thanks for getting this new story started... David

I have really enjoyed all the stories of this series but Bloodlines is the first one to even come close to the first one for me. I think some of the reason that I like the early ones, and yes, I really did like 1968, is the history aspect of them. I love how Mark was able to weave the story into what was going on in the world at the time of each story. The only story I really had trouble getting into was A Summer Love. It just never rang as true to the heart as Mark's other stories in the series. I can't say I hated it or anything, just was never able to get into it as much.

Mark This just keeps getting better and better . I sincerly hope that you keep this story going as long as the CAP has been. While I do love the CAP, the Bridgemont series, has truly captured my heart and imagination . I think everyone needs to understand that in the timeframe the story takes place in, anyone could die of almost anything, at anytime. I think George is probably the only one that is immune from death at this point. Keep up the good work and full speed ahead...

Hey Great first chapter and yes, he would have to be related to someone else in the series in some way or it would not make any sense... I am not sure who I think he is going to be related to, but do have an idea... Another great start to what is hopefully another great entry in the CAP series...

Great first chapter and start to what I hope is a superb third book in the series. Wonder who George will have first, the mystery midshipman or the first lt. Have really enjoyed all of the Bridgemont series and hope it continues to develop and grow as it has.

Any idea yet when the new book in the Bridgemont series will begin? The wait is killing me...

I must say The Wardroom was even better than The Gunroom. This series is progressing wonderfully. The understanding of what life was like back in those days has proven to be extremely accurate. While I have always loved and will continue to appreciate the authors other series, this one is the one I will never forget. Keep the story development true and follow the wonderful resources of you fertile imagination, this is truly great writing.

Really enjoyed the new chapter. Glad to see this story line continue. Well written and developed as always... Hope that Granger reunites with some of his past lovers... Can't really go back always but nice place to visit sometimes. Hope he mets up with Travers and the Captain again. I really can't wait to see what Granger does with his family, that part of the story line might have some great potential. The battle scenes and feel of this story is very authentic. Whomever is helping out with the historical data should get a pat on the back... or wherever they want it.

I have completely enjoyed this new story of The Gunroom. I was sorry to see the first book end and cannot wait for the next chronicle to begin. I found Mark's writing style to be diffrent from the CAP series but in a way that really worked. I hope this series continues much the same way his other series has. It is so easy to get involved with all of his charectors and really care about them and want to know how they are going to develop...

Really enjoying the latest installment of the series, but I do miss the involvement of the other charecters, Brad, Robbie, Ace, etc... I have to admit I just don't find Marcel quite as interesting as the core group. While I do enjoy the view from his perspective, I miss the interplay between the more original group. I am really glad that Max is coming back into the story line but I hate that Lark hasn't resolved any of his issues it seems. As always the writing is first rate...