Daddydavek

Thanks for reading and reviewing! I am glad my story caught your interest. Many thanks! DDK

You must be reading my mind. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Thanks for the kind words. If anyone can figure out how to do telepathic sends across light years it will be Abel III and Dennis. Thanks again for reading and reviewing.

Thanks for gifting us with chapter 29. I took my time reading it as I savored each segment. Please do not make us wait so long for the next part of the saga! Thanks again! DDK

Diane and Gary were a surprise, especially as their son just got off the phone with them before they arrived. More please!

Interesting speculation on appearance of Brad's aging. I should think that the death of Robbie probably did age him a bit. If not in his actual facial appearance, then perhaps in the body language of how he carries himself. I suspect he is a bit more aloof and looks a bit more calculating, no longer presenting the picture of the young and rich playboy. Mannerism can make you look older too. Everyone seems to think that Alex and JJ will wind up in bed and while that may happen, I see JJ using Alex more as someone worthy to impress and thus help him focus. JJ is a snob and appreciates class which Alex has in spades. We all look for validation and JJ certainly hasn't gotten that from his father who barely follows his career.

I too remember the soapbox and people did behave with contempt and became very inflammatory in their responses. So while I can see why the pendulum has swung so far in the other direction as to avoid all politics, I also think it more than a bit unrealistic to mandate a complete avoidance of the subject. As a further note, the site did lose some very good authors because they were made to feel unwelcome and that is beyond sad. Virulent attacks are not good anywhere and usually accomplish little. I don't advocate any return to the non-moderated soapbox but Adam raises some very valid points. As an aside, political jokes have their place but repeatedly demeaning public figures and vilifying them has not helped public discourse. In the process, the 'government' has become the source of all problems rather than a source for fixing problems beyond the scope of individuals or private companies. Finally, Zombie makes an interesting point as well. People who identify strongly with a political party are more apt to spout the party line or "spin" as it is called. Unfortunately, in the US, the two major political parties regard the other with so much contempt, that compromise has become a dirty word. As a result we have gridlock.

Dr. Love! It was nice of Darius to explain it all to Brad (and to me too). We got to see a little bit more of what makes JJ tick and of course it now appears Alex is his good luck charm. Interesting! More please!

Across the galaxy would be more than 110 thousand light years. The human race is confined to the Orion Spur and that is more than 3500 light years wide and 10,000 light years long so even that would be monumentally unlikely. Space is really too big for it to be rationally comprehended. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Underway at last! More please!

I don't think Abel III would put as much effort into another shower. Thanks again for reading and reviewing!

Thanks! I hope I don't go to far overboard on the details. Thanks for reading and reviewing! DDK

Chapter 21 Preparations With only three days until we were scheduled to depart Starview, we were busy getting supplies and cargo stored. Grandfather was in charge of lining up our cargo while the ship was being refitted and we would be carrying a full load as he had underbid the competition. Drew and Kade had interviewed and hired seven men to replace the twenty-five who had departed. With the addition of Dennis, our ship's complement would now total one hundred and ten, which H

I find the developing telepathic powers the most intriguing!

I wonder if our intrepid entrepreneur will figure a way to extract and recycle the plastics in the oceans' garbage patches?

James wrote- It will be revealed the the Fukashima nuclear accident is actually much worse than everyone thinks. I think that is already happening. I read a scary story only yesterday talking about the lackadaisical response of the Japanese government and the power industry to an ongoing disaster where they seem to be moving some of the contaminated material around rather than actually coming up with ways to dispose of it somewhat safely and sanely. As far as your other predictions, I expect they will prove to be somewhat accurate. The potential for biological attacks by terrorists has never been greater and most countries are woefully under prepared and that includes the US. Geothermal power will be in the mix, but solar, wind and ocean waves will too. I disagree somewhat about immigration. I think security agencies of the US will look harder at who is applying to immigrate, but I think the demographics will favor a change to allow more immigration. The trust but verify concept will probably be implemented so there will be more detailed background checks.

An interesting chapter that ended on a somber and somewhat plaintive note. More please!

In answer to your question at the end, I submit that women do seem to fantasize more in general. Look at how many are married to boring old guys like me.....and most of them read romance novels.

With all the kids heading off to college, we are approaching a busy time of the year for Mark and traditionally, his output does slow a bit and I expect it will slow a bit more as we get into September. Having said that, I'm hoping he is at least five chapters ahead of what he has posted. Of course that is probably a bit of wishful thinking......

Losing a parent is always hard. Losing one whom you have been a bit estranged from and haven't talked to for while must be devastating. These poor guys really are thwarted at this point. Renee, you made this old man cry again. Please let those be the last....pretty please!

Hey Carl, thanks for the update and hang in there!

I agree with Mikel. If you think there is a lack of socialising (using the Brit spelling) then take on that responsibility. It sounds as if you have plenty of leeway to act. As far as the perks, enjoy them!

Damphir, River, Silver, just a few of my favorites.

In the year 2024; almost a third of the cars on the road in America will be either all electric or hybrids and the newer cars will be able to drive themselves. the divide between the 1 percent and the bottom 90 percent will be greater than ever. the weather will be more radically violent with droughts, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes more common. outbreaks of uncontrolled diseases like Ebola, dengue fever etc will be more commonplace as drug resistant germs and viruses become more virulent. the St. Louis Cardinals will win their fourteenth World Series Championship.

Happy Birthday Adam! & Many, Many More!