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  1. Daddydavek

    Chapter 8

    Read the other reviews and I must echo them. Great story! And, poor Dylan and Dodger! Maybe they can heal together? Please!
  2. Daddydavek

    Key Of Hope

    I echo Myr's question and then have to add that you are becoming adept at leaving us at the precipice. Have you been reading the Goat or Cia?
  3. Happy Birthday Kim!
  4. Daddydavek

    Chapter 87

    I enjoyed seeing Nana resuming her role as a 'player' and doing it so adroitly. The bigger take-away for me is that Wade is still figuring out things about himself. Including the fact that he doesn't fully understand the mystery of his own sexuality. Something that most of us never quite figure out and which is why we continue to be so interested well into our dotage. (And yes I am looking forward to it for the next 30 years or so!)
  5. Well he did get the Presidential Medal of Freedom in February 2011 and was prominent in the festivities with the Cardinal's win of the World Series in 2011. But he was not controversial, and always genial which is not what gets into the news.....
  6. Ed I think your friend was more than bored. Despite his parents being there, he was feeling lonely and reached out. We don't always understand our friends, especially when something traumatic happens to them. We can be there for them and you did that. Charge on! Oh, I lost track of your trying to buy a place and your blog makes no mention of it???
  7. Cardinal nation is in mourning. Our greatest Cardinal has passed away. http://www.ksdk.com/rss/article/357844/3/Hall-of-Famer-Stan-Musial-dies He will be remembered and missed for his ready smile and unfailing grace. DDK
  8. Happy Birthday Bleu!
  9. She and her sister both were both examples of common sense, no nonsense, and were fearless in their replies. Abby was noted for her short replies which often skewered the writer who asked her advice. She never validated anyone's prejudice. We had two dailies when I was growing up, the morning Globe-Democrat and the afternoon Post-Dispatch. Abby was in the morning paper and her twin Ann was in the afternoon paper. I usually read both papers and both columns. Their columns were often the topic of conversations.
  10. Happy birthday Ricky!
  11. Daddydavek

    Chapter 27

    The shadowing ship is troublesome and Granger has found a way to make it come to him and accomplished two more tasks at the same time with obtaining fresh water and wood. Now if the pursuer takes the obvious course, he may find out who is so interested.
  12. Daddydavek

    Chapter 86

    I found it interesting that Will overheard Brad and Robbie arguing yet nothing seemed to come of it. Robbie is still a clueless idiot enabler for JJ. JJ is still the self-absorbed idiot teenager ready to flunk a semester and lose his chance at going to Nationals. Brad is usually more results oriented. He must be losing his touch or have way too much on his plate with work to give his home life the time and effort it needs. Will is still a very lucky young man.....even if he didn't get laid in this particular chapter.
  13. Well it maybe over for you, but it's still just 6:30 p.m. here so it's not too late for me to wish you a very Happy Birthday and here's hoping for the best year ever for you!
  14. They looked no more ridiculous than seeing upper middle class kids walking around with baggy jeans hanging below their boxer clad butts trying to look thuggish driving their Acuras....
  15. Happy Birthday David McLeod
  16. The interesting take-away that I see is that Granger somewhat surprised his officers with his decisive handling of the rogue Spanish sailor. As it was not a member of the crew, the crew would have no resentment, but would be reminded of the authority of the ship's captain. As they head into the stormy waters of the Cape, without radar, radio, GPS, decent navigational maps or any of the modern maritime aids, discipline may well be required in an emergency. Phillips mention of rogue waves and the vagaries of the wind called "williwaws' blowing off the mountains was timely too. Hopefully, the Bacchante will not be found wanting if faced with such perils. With rough seas, cold rations, and sea spray, misery seems to be their fate until they round the horn.
  17. Daddydavek

    Chapter 26

    What a nice surprise! Granger is definitely headed into stormy waters, but his ship is sound and fully provisioned. Hopefully the remaining Spaniards are sufficiently impressed with the quick disposition of one who attacked the former prisoner to consider their own fates. On such a voyage facing what he was facing Granger had no room for a rogue and I loved the line about an insult to a good rope. Well done as usual. And hopefully, the hiatus is in the past.
  18. I thought the fourth quarter was the most exciting so far of the post- season.
  19. Daddydavek

    Chapter 7

    Interesting details about CJ's and Mattie's trusts and it looks like there will be some real 'family feud' before the audit is completed. CJ has already made some big plans and has lot's of ideas. While money does talk, construction and the vagaries of the weather usually mean things take longer than expected. The underlying problem with CJ and Mattie's dad seems intractable and the party may well end badly.... A very informative and transitional chapter! Two thumbs up
  20. Daddydavek

    Chapter 85

    I read the chapter late last night and waited to see some other comments before posting. Everyone mentions how maturely Will handled his dad and Wade's hook-up. What I find amazing is that gays along with most people are quite judgmental whatever their age and most gossip and Will is not that way. Surely Brad, Robbie and the elder generations have done something right as Will has turned out so well. I also found what LEN said and Mark's reply quite insightful and I quote it below: "...it is easy to see that the author, (who clearly views himself as just an outside observer and commentator) , enjoys this experience as do the rest of us." I never quite articulated it that way, but that's spot on!
  21. Happy Birth day CassieQ! Enjoy your day!
  22. Daddydavek

    Chapter 6

    Well after the surprise in the last chapter, it appears that Danny is easing into the group just fine. Thanks for the early posting and I can't wait to see what happens next!
  23. Have you thought about emigrating to New Zealand or Australia?
  24. If your real life were that exciting you wouldn't have the time to write all that you've written. So I guess that means your readers are the winners......
  25. The UK Sportsman of the year in my opinion was Andy Murray! His story is so compelling. Besides I like watching hot young men running around in tight little tennis shorts.
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