Merkin Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 The point-of-view in many fine tales often turns out to be a retrospective one, but Cole rarely announces it within one of his stories. Makes me wonder just where this plot is going, and how complicated it is going to get... Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I'm rooting for Luke. Having used the rowing machine at the health club, I have no doubt that this activity will build up the boys. UPDATE: Found this useful site: http://rowtampa.com/rowing-basics/ Question: What became of Sutton? R Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 What kind of a question is that? Sutton will appear when and where he fits in and disappear when he isn't needed. Just like all characters. Jeez! Link to comment
Chris James Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I am always amazed at the skill set it takes to be an author. Offering the characters in an activity with such familiarity as Cole does in his latest chapter...so either he has the experience or spent a lot of time researching the subject. Either way it brings the boy's characters forward yet again​ and I am enjoying their struggles. Good story, Cole. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I was just curious about the fact that, after Mike's shrewd effort to get Sutton and Luke together, nothing really sparked. Granted Luke is shy and not outgoing, but it almost seemed like the "real" Sutton was somehow kind of a disappointment to Luke at this outing. We'll have to see what develops I guess! R Link to comment
ChrisR Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Geesh. Cole sets it up so nicely. Let's playfully pull our punts upon the pond and ponder how propelling the paddles prepares us for perfected posterities. Then... WHAM! Gotta love it. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 All I can say is . . . OUCH!!! R Link to comment
Chris James Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 If anyone had doubts that Sutton would return to the story...well, Chapter 8 certainly blows that away (snicker).​ Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 If anyone had doubts that Sutton would return to the story...well, Chapter 8 certainly blows that away (snicker).​ I was just puzzled by his disappearance at the end of chapter 6 -- I was expecting some aftermath from the first day of rowing and the first significant contact between Luke and Sutton. Weird time jump between chapter 7 and chapter 8. R Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Should we find it surprising that Dr. Rettington is so out of touch with the workings of the school that a rogue housemaster can pervert the morals of Kennilworth House, or a Mrs. Mitchell can keep failing students for supposed cheating without anyone noticing over a period of years? I do. And -- we want to know what happened with her, and whether her grade records will be audited to determine how many students she has penalized unfairly. And yes, people do have a low opinion of lawyers until they need one. R Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 And yes, people do have a low opinion of lawyers until they need one. After needing one- you'll have an even lower opinion of lawyers. Link to comment
Stophl Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Three days of looking forward to the next chapter, three days of my mind frantically playing through all possible possibilities... Link to comment
ChrisR Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Brilliantly played. But I'm left wondering how long Cole has been the spokesman for the legal profession?! Link to comment
Lugnutz Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 After needing one- you'll have an even lower opinion of lawyers. 12' south. Deep down, they are good. Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 There are good and bad lawyers. Just like the rest of us. C Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Unfortunately, they don't live here. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Hooray! I don't think the smile ever left my face while reading this new chapter. Very cool indeed. R Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 And another hooray for the latest chapter. Very impressive work by the boys. R Link to comment
ChrisR Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 More and more I'm picturing Frank as an old man sitting by the fire in his rocking chair, a couple of wide-eyed nephews or grandkids crowded around listening to one of those fabulous grandpa tales nobody else can tell. And loving every minute of it! Link to comment
ChrisR Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 And now, alas, the Final Chapter. Wonderfully done. Lucky for us Cole has titled it "First Year" so that must mean we'll be treated to Second, Third, Fourth, and The University Years! (or not) Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I do have some ideas for additional years, and they do involve Sutton, but it's not my style to write sequels. If I hit a dry spell, perhaps I'll revisit these boys and this school, but I'm not really planning that at the moment. But thanks for wanting it! C Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm thinking this story might be a good candidate for the young reader as is being discussed in the "Writers Rule" thread. I would also throw in "On the High Plains of Wyoming" and maybe "Duck Duck Goose." It's hard to choose. I'm now re-reading this whole story and picking up details I missed earlier. I'm still trying to figure out the "boy with the devilish eyes." I'm guessing he must be the second student described by Rettngton as "hanging by a thread" (along with Joe) named Chad or Chet. The last chapter leaves us with a lot of questions about Frank. What was he doing at the train station -- just hanging around waiting for students to pick on? Rettington theorized that Frank would find some other school and not come back to Banyard after his suspension, but it seems as though maybe he has just dropped out of school. Anyway, very cool story with a lot of great high points. I admit that the beginning was tough to get through, but it certainly does set up the rest of the story very powerfully. R Link to comment
FreeThinker Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I know Cole doesn't do sequels, but perhaps a stand-alone story about Sutton (I have a soft spot in my heart for horny redheads)-- possibly finding real love and discovering that he doesn't need to bed every new student. There are so many great characters in this work who deserve their own stories. I think this story ranks up there with Duck Duck Goose or Josh Evolving, both of which I nominate for a Dude's Pick. Link to comment
Stophl Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Just something regarding lawyers: https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/10-professions-which-attract-the-most-psychopaths-034144524.html and they seem to rank fairly high. I am not surprised that civil servants are on there too. A few of those tried to ruin my life last year... Link to comment
ChrisR Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Geesh - the boxing sequence was obviously serious business. But Cole, you never warned us about the dangers of crew! Bet you never saw 60 kids being treated during a football game. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/03/24/nearly-60-students-treated-after-crew-boats-capsize-on-frigid-ny-river.html?intcmp=hplnws Link to comment
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