Daddydavek

We camped as kids in scouts. My dad took our family camping once in tents, thereafter we rented a cabin or my mom wasn't going. My wife and I went camping once and after that it was hotels until we got our timeshare where we had a full condo with all the amenities including a full kitchen and a washer and dryer. With exchanges we visited Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas and Wisconsin over the years as well as several trips to Branson, MO. Camping is casual, fun and an experience, but my old bones prefer a good mattress and air conditioning....

I don't see any indication that Taggert or Ash have the where-with-all to make a run at the Fleming ranch. Taggert may be able to advise Nasser on strategy dealing with Yoder, but unless he wants to go public and embarrass his dad, that may be the limit of any help he can contribute. Ranching is big business and I'm wondering if Eric's family checked into mineral rights including oil on the property. I'm not sure of the actual time frame of this story but the modern fracking boom took off in Oklahoma between 2010 and 2015.... Taggert needs to ask Ash to move into his trailer, because Ash would never invite himself.

Travis starred in a winning performance both on and off the court. The unplugged vacation at the exotic island resort should be what everyone needs. The cyclone and flooding rains in the area all happened in February 2006 per Gemini. So hopefully the idyllic weather continues. I expect that when they get their phones back, they all will have blown up with texts, missed calls and voice mails.... Enjoy your cruise and the cuisine!

You do describe kisses very well, the tenuous exploratory, the questing and the passionate ones as well. It was a perfect response that neither of them lasted very long with all their pent up frustrations. The important part was that Ash held on and didn't separate even to go to sleep, but slept curled up to Tag and held on tightly. The psychological scars are still very tender but Tag was able to drift off back to sleep which demonstrated progress. The next chapter should reveal if the progress is in fits and starts or moves forward a little more smoothly. The pacing was just right and the whole chapter is one to be proud of...thanks for sharing!

Still wondering if the younger son is being neglected?

Palomar continues to need watching. Valera should be more than competent. Herera has much to admire. The sea trials and putting the newly outfitted ship and men through their paces should be a treat and hopefully solidify Granger's influence. Happy 4th despite the narcissistic despot who would be king.

Marie makes an awesome beard. Travis loves threesomes but doesn't want to be a throuple. Will is enjoying being the power bottom in control and makes the travel arrangements. Wondering if Fab gets the message Marie is making? Hopefully we find out in the next installment. Thanks for the chapter....and as usual, more please!

With most of the U.S. getting a day off tomorrow, today already felt like a Friday! Ash is just a decent guy and Tag like James notices things. Ash may be sexually naive, but feels things in his gut and is open to a more intimate relationship. Baby steps and taking it slow seems to be working along with his non-judgmental attitude. Cooking for the cook's birthday was simply heartwarming. Still like the pace of the story, but it could pick up a bit now that Tags identity is out.

Finally, Martin opened up about his embarrassment of riches and it took the boys being concerned about Nathan for it to happen. And yes, I fully expect the ex to provide plenty of drama when she finds out the kids will be financially independent...

To ranch hands who get room and board as part of their pay with meals provided, a thousand dollars cash is a lot of money. I got a kick out of Bert's comments to his son. Ash and Taggert are making progress and the bit with the horses showed it, as did their discussion ending with "maybe later." The chapter ended with Taggert's thought: " Because, to his own surprise, he’d meant them." Another well crafted chapter, yes, another one before the fourth would be great!

We've had timely rains this spring and June has not been too bad so far, but this coming week for my area is forecast to be toasty with temps 95F and above with heat indices in the triple digits through next weekend. The troubling part is that the overnight lows are to be near 80 F which doesn't provide much overnight cooling...AT least most of us have air conditioning and don't face what has happened in Europe this past week.

Not your ordinary close encounter! Our hero was fairly well prepared but still survived mainly due to the kindness of a stranger.

Who is surprised that the young and randy Will needs sex often and convinced Austen to continue as his regular hook-up but not boyfriend? Said boyfriend on the left coast and in the closet, and struggling with his own demons....leaves me wondering where the next twist to the tale takes us? More please!

Taggert tended to Ash's scar despite being dead on his feet and afterward literally dropped into a deep sleep without even taking off his boots. Ash Covered him and got his boots off and Taggert was surprised someone took care of him. He's worried Ash's wounds won't leave a scar, while his emotional scars are so thick that he is afraid to even hope. While I don't see him seeking professional help, he could definitely use some as he seems to be carrying a crushing load of shame and guilt with little or no self-worth. This chapter was aptly titled and Taggert heard and saw some things that are causing him question his assumptions about himself and his fellow cowboys. Another really well crafted chapter and now I have to wait another whole week!

i like the way Martin insists his family think about the impact of their actions on those they love and think through the consequences of their actions and ways to allay their concerns and still meet their expectations. The ex-wife is the real loser in the story and she may feel empowered but it is already costing her without her even knowing it. Petty people are usually discarded as it becomes tiresome and demeaning to put with them.