Daddydavek

My thoughts exactly Wild One!

Wade's plan to free his grandmother and get back at his mother is accomplished. Whatever Senator Danfield planned for later in the week may now be a moot point, but then again, Mark usually finds some novel way to twist the skewer, so there maybe more. Dare I say I wonder what Will is up to?

Trevor and Shane have finally realized that they can trust no one. Hopefully, their plan results in a positive outcome. At least it seems they have changed course and are not still heading for the Panama Canal!

Nice to see Nana's competency restored. Unfortunately, she will never be truly free from her scheming daughter and will have to be vigilant as I somehow doubt Elizabeth Danfield is completely down and out. Wade won this round, but like his grandma, he is stuck with his mother. I still wonder what Senator Danfield's planned visit is about? Another chapter really well done!

I liked the latest chapter which described the political problem Granger is facing and the problem with conclusive evidence as so adroitly pointed out by de Colma who did not deny the problem existed. His point of view was to leave things as they currently exist and that the problem needs to be worked on at the ends rather than in the middle which while expected, is unsatisfying from George's perspective. While he may not be able to quash the problem in Rio, it would be nice, as I said in the review, if Granger were able to enable the pompous asses to publicly fall on them.

Money really does make the world go round and has for a very long time. The gist of the problem is just as da Colma summarized it, the evidence is not conclusive unless the contraband is found inbound to France or Spain. However, the viceroy and the English consul are two pimples that need popping and perhaps Granger can figure out a way to socially lance them and still leave them in situ. (And perhaps just a tad bit less full of themselves.) Ok, that's a tall order that the author may avoid, but it would be nice to see the pompous asses fall on them.

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have the opportunity to share the bounty of earth's blessings with friends and close family today!

What a pleasant Thanksgiving surprise and Happy Thanksgiving back at you Mark! Thanks so much for such a delightful chapter. Why do I keep thinking about the Senator's planned visit at the end of the week? I must assume you have some more surprises planned that may not be to the liking of Elizabeth Danfield. Two thumbs-up for the writing, plot and characterizations and also thanks to your beta readers and editors for the help they provide! Your fans have much for which to be truly thankful! DDK

Here's a little Irish luck for a sweet Joann!

Happy Birthday Louis!

Greed is part of the human condition and it seems some are always more driven by it than others. I expect our hero will come up with a novel solution to the Rio problem and still have to deal with more problems in the Indies. It is after all an Odyssey, an adventure filled with problems to surmount. Good job!

The great escape results in all out war between Wade and his mother Elizabeth. Nana sure seems to be competent, but convincing a court, dealing with a different court's jurisdiction, a legal guardian with a lot of money and political clout as well is not a done deal. The meds will be the key along with expert testimony of a psychiatrist with impeccable credentials. Another interesting chapter from Wade's POV.

A hot ending to a super chapter! I loved the bitchy repartee at table and Nana's reaction to it.

Happy Birthday! & I hope you enjoy many more!

It appears the almost loutish sir malcolm may be about to lose his job. I wonder if he will have to scrounge his way back to London? We still do not know full account of the secret orders and I would not be surprised to learn that further intrigue is about to be revealed.

An interesting article : http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/11/15079818-your-thank-you-to-veterans-is-welcomed-but-not-always-comfortably-received?lite Proud service members and veterans do have complex reactions to a casual thank-you and here are some of the reasons why.

An oceanographic cliff-hanger? I'm still fully hooked.

Happy Birthday KC! I hope your joy today is complete! May you have many more!

My grandfather fought in the Army in the trenches in WWI under Pershing. My dad and his brothers fought in the Pacific in WWII. I fought in Vietnam. Thank God, my son did not have to fight in the Gulf or Afghanistan. I too think it is appropriate to remember the sacrifices of all the men and women who served in the armed forces for their country, especially this weekend! God bless all the families that lost a loved one and all the wounded warriors of all generations. Thank-you to all the veterans who honorable served anywhere!

End of life issues are always difficult. Your mom has had a really difficult time and you both have my sympathy. I too will be thinking of you and your mom. Hugs. DDK

Given there are billions of people alive today and billions more who have passed on, I bet that romantic love at first sight has actually happened more often than skeptics would believe. The love parent's have for their children is usually at first sight and it's a good thing. I only personally know of one person who "fell in love" at first sight of her husband and she worked five years to land him. They are now married for more than forty years. To this day he claims he didn't care for his wife the first several times they met and he certainly never expected to marry her, but as he got to know her, he came to appreciate her many talents, witty personality and her being really good with money. She is a fabulous cook, expert homemaker and wonderful mother and grandmother as well as being a very devoted wife.

I think the story illustrates its point just enough. For those who don't get it, you haven't really lived enough. Experience or death will fix that.

I found the following story inspiring. Especially in our present consumer culture which pushes the acquisition of more and more and the latest and greatest no matter the social, economic or ecological cost. Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the father said, 'I love you, and I wish you enough.' The daughter replied, 'Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.' They kissed and the daughter left. The Father walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?' 'Yes, I have,' I replied. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?'.. 'I am old, and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral,' he said. 'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough..' May I ask what that means?' He began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone...' He paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, and he smiled even more. 'When we said, 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them.' Then turning toward me, he shared the following as if he were reciting it from memory. I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting. I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye. He then began to cry and walked away. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them; but then an entire life to forget them. TAKE TIME TO LIVE.... To all my friends and loved ones, I WISH YOU ENOUGH.

Happy Birthday Nephy! & I hope you have many, many more!

Another interesting chapter. Gonzo made the FBI agent look pathetic.