Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll

[Bigheart]

SPOILER

Feel rather subdued after end of chapter 60. Like we should have a minute's silence to remember Jack, or summat. Silly I guess....

No, no, no, not silly at all. That's never silly Karen. I've been crying and I feel terribly sad. Those last lines just really got to me   

[louisev]

okay gang.

it's midnight, and I have 12 hours of stats.

60 % of the hosts and hits on the Laramie Saga story site are USA.  (Go America.)
19% UK (a strong second place)
14% Germany, 14% Canada (they keep switching places)
3% Hong Kong
and Netherlands coming in 6th!

With over 2,500 views in the past 24 hours, I think I feel faint!  Within a couple of days, I should be able to come up with a firm figure on how many readers we have, since this stats counter tracks new and unique hosts separate from views.  But preliminary indications show it is well over 150 people.  Yowza.

[Bigheart]

okay gang.

it's midnight, and I have 12 hours of stats.

60 % of the hosts and hits on the Laramie Saga story site are USA.  (Go America.)
19% UK (a strong second place)
14% Germany, 14% Canada (they keep switching places)
3% Hong Kong
and Netherlands coming in 6th!

With over 2,500 views in the past 24 hours, I think I feel faint!  Within a couple of days, I should be able to come up with a firm figure on how many readers we have, since this stats counter tracks new and unique hosts separate from views.  But preliminary indications show it is well over 150 people.  Yowza.

WOW Louise!! Impressive! Yowza, indeed! (I love that word!)
YAY for Holland!! Hee hee! 

[yb]

okay gang.

it's midnight, and I have 12 hours of stats.

60 % of the hosts and hits on the Laramie Saga story site are USA.  (Go America.)
19% UK (a strong second place)
14% Germany, 14% Canada (they keep switching places)
3% Hong Kong
and Netherlands coming in 6th!

With over 2,500 views in the past 24 hours, I think I feel faint!  Within a couple of days, I should be able to come up with a firm figure on how many readers we have, since this stats counter tracks new and unique hosts separate from views.  But preliminary indications show it is well over 150 people.  Yowza.

3% Hong Kong?  So, that's 75 views, it means there're other readers/lurkers from HK.

[yb]

I came back and there are a few comments about Ennis and Ellery dancing in the Red Stallion.  I agree it is near impossible for Ennis, but if he can overcome his uneasiness, the only place I can see him dancing with Ellery in public's eyes will be the Red Stallion.  While dancing in their house will lead to fancy parts which we all love so much, but dancing/cuddling with Ellery in public will be a big step for Ennis.  I'm also not sure if it'd ever happen, but I would love to see it. 

[louisev]

3% Hong Kong?  So, that's 75 views, it means there're other readers/lurkers from HK.

As far as I can tell there are 3 readers in Hong Kong (3 unique hosts.)

[louisev]

Uh oh, bad news for UK:  Canada pulled into 2nd place before the stats flipped over for the night!

[yb]

As far as I can tell there are 3 readers in Hong Kong (3 unique hosts.)

Cool.  I was a bit worried I alone make up the % for Hong Kong, LOL.  It's good to know there are other readers from HK, I hope they'll find their way to here.

[Monica]

Hello Louise,

Sorry, this post is kind of off topic.   I just wanted to tell you I have been loving part 5 of the Laramie Saga.  Ennis coming to terms with his sexuality would not mean very much with out sharing this with his family, particularly his daughters.  It has been a nice mix of drama and humor.  Hope Junior comes to live in Laramie for awhile. 


Spoilers:

The last chapter Memento Mori had me crying (again).  I think you have handled Jack's life and death with a great deal of respect.  I like the chapter where you explored the last hours of his life, it was very touching.  The responsibility for his death was Worrell's, I was glad Worrell made his final confession (his first confession had me in tears!).  Now that Worrell is gone I hope Ennis can find some peace.  I am looking forward to Ellery's conversations with Mrs. Twist and Lureen Twist. 

Thanks Louise, you are the best!

Tara

[louisev]

Welcome, Tara!

I am so glad you made it to Bettermost!  I haven't seen any comments for a few days and was missing you!  I am just now learning how many people are reading the Saga and I am boggled!

But I don't want that to slow me down from completing the story arc of "The Long Way Home."  I am particularly touched by your comments about handling Jack's death with respect.  I personally think that speculation about whether or not Jack "got careless" in his personal life is very much beside the point of his tragic death, and no matter what the real circumstances (I found a realistic and hopefully dramatic explanation for his death) he certainly did not ask for it, nor do I believe Ennis was responsible, though he might think or feel otherwise still.  Those feelings are still going to linger.

Thanks for hopping in: make sure to take a look in the Gallery Thread here in FanFiction to see the wonderful fan art about Ennis and Ellery!

Cheers,

Louise