paya

And it really fits in the scene!

well... we know why Danfield hates his father so that gives hope they could be together with Matt, but then it's going to be a loooooong journey (or a really quick one right next chapter ) and then we can expect a real DRAMA anyways. so no cheering for that coupling right now. As we speak about Cody and Matt, my crystal ball is getting foggy, and I must go anyway. Paya BTW advice like Stef's could work but sometimes they just don't and I'd bet Danfield could be one of the cases. It could push him further from Matt than entice him to do anything.

ummm... if this poll's purpose was to remind me I don't care for Travers any more, it worked. I have no f***ing idea what colour are his eyes... :wacko: And I checked the beginning of the Gunroom, both when they first meet and when they first f**k and there's no such information. So if you didn't mention anywhere that his eyes are matching his blue navy coat or something I guess we weren't told. Does that mean we'll see him at the beginning of HMS Barracuda?

Happy Birthday!

1) There's no need to get rid of Calvert! 2) Knowing Mark, the works on the sequel are high. 3) It's usually two or three weeks between two stories (one finishes, the other one starts), so the BWS disease is likely to spread from the next week. You're just the first casualty. Maybe Mark should post something as a Sneak Peak some time so that the number of casualties isn't very high.

You're a unique fraud? On the serious side of the problem, once I had a suspicion something is not right, I asked in that thread (which was then reported and pulled). Now I know how to report a suspicious thread and I think you can point out you don't think its author is not who they pretend and the mods are here to discuss it and take action.

[image removed by moderator -- Graeme] wiccans and Mexicans have a can inside that's all the programme needs (Sorry Mark for . I couldn't help myself - and you already know I'm your other You, so I don't have to prove I'm not a fraud )

Mark M, calm down. You're discussing here something NOBODY said! And please try to use more "spoiler" style like this: you just add [ spoiler ] at the beginning and [ /spoiler ] at the end of your text, the tags of course without a pause. plus Now at least this is what Conner said to me.

tsk tsk tsk... these newbies... tsk tsk tsk

LOL! Now how about to publish a whole new commentary to the Bible? I bet it would be a best-seller and you'd have your place in Hell for sure! ;-D

I have sandals like that too - and they're not hideous! They come in various tones, so you can choose the one you dislike the less... Graeme has already talked about the biggest advantages of these shoes.

Happy Birthday!

I think this was first not screwed-up ending of a Bridgemont saga story... The previous ones either didn't end properly or left Granger desperate with a loss of Travers. I was beginning to worry if Mark can make a happy ending like he does in CAP series. ;-D But, as we've seen so many times, a happy ending of one doesn't mean the situation won't be totally reversed in the other. And the existence of the poll on Calvert is still disturbing... Though everyone thinks Granger's too young (in our measurement of age) I think he should start settling down, with a wife and a limited harem of lovers. And I'm still against "Calvert should get his own ship." He doesn't want one. Now that they have their blessing from Caroline, Granger should train Calvert in confidentiality, not to kick him off because he could out them (and have them hung).

Well that's because of Mark's lack of imagination!

But the problem is that George's ambitions lie elsewhere than Calvert's - that is why George doesn't understand them. More so, I'd say Calvert's priorities are different from those of Granger or Travers and we simply can't measure Calvert's priorities by the optics of the two (that also explains why George doesn't understand). It's a different philosophy of living. And no, I don't think Calvert is a natural born leader. I wouldn't say he wants to serve somebody as jenni said. Calvert's strong points are his way of thinking and analyzing, he's smart and full of bright ideas. He can see things others neglect as unnecessary details. Many times Calvert had a better solution that Granger who on the other hand IS a natural leader. Leadership is about a strong opinion, having guts to realize it, having a charisma to allure others when you need their support (legitimation) or to distract them when you screw up (idolization). Calvert has strong opinions but they're more like alternatives, he proposes other points of view. He gives ideas and is happy when George executes them. I think Calvert is as a perfect aide as Winkler is a perfect servant. BTW good work Mark! It keeps you off the flaming that would arose with either alternative being chosen only by yourself. We'll flame ourselves on our own and then you just pick the right solution.

First of all, I have to admit I'm a big Calvert fan, so I'm not objective in my judgements at all. I like him and if he is out of the story, Bridgemont series loses half (the larger one ;-D) of the attraction to me. It was fine to watch Granger in the Gunroom, being with Travers etc. but the story without Granger-Travers or Granger-Calvert relationship is quite boring. (Sorry all you navy fans ). I expect from a story like this one not only sex (and Granger has plenty of it) but also some real, deep feelings, trust, love, reliance between people, friendship bonds,... why it cannot be done with another "man of his life" see my reactions lower.

I had many friends (more acquaintances) named Martin and Peter. And because I met them at university, I distinguished them by their "major" - Martin journalist, sportsman, etc. No one had any problem with that.

Happy Birthday! Hope to see you back soon!

I agree with Mark. For most children this age the most important thing is "Will my family stay together?". Moreover, I would not make it in a way "we have to have a serious talk", it could make them anxious about what you're about to tell them. I think it's wise to start or to process it step by step, as Lugh is suggesting - if they already have a notion about sex, know who is gay or what does it mean, you can just tell them that you're the same as uncle Bill who lives with his boyfriend, but you have their Mummy instead (just to give an example). And it would be then to explain them that you love Mummy and that the family is not going to fall apart. Last but not least, don't underestimate your kids. If you can make one thing right, approach them as adults, they'll understand more than you perhaps imagined.