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  1. Hi Gabri--

     

    You are so right.  I live on the east coast of the US where people are more liberal.  But, one of my closest friends lives about 100 miles away in the central part of Pennsylvania.  It is sickening how anti everything they are there.  Much of our country still is struggling with many issues Europeans have long ago settled.  And, yes, if women ran things, I think the world would certainly been more accepting.  

     

    I am rereading the series.  After reading here the past few months I decided to reread with new insight.  Maggie and Corinne are just so despicable.  I don't know women like them but I certainly know they exist.  The scene that grabbed me was the first time Gideon had his major nightmare at Eva's.  Knowing what I know now, my heart just broke for both of them.  What I did wonder is why Gideon never went for therapy before.  Could it be that until Eva he never spent a night with a woman before?  I haven't gotten to the part where they discuss this and I forget.  I just love these 2.

     

    I think Gideon never went to therapy, because was abused by one. Or rather the trainee of a therapist/shrink. He only goes to Dr. Peterson because Eva suggested it to him. It is possible that he never spent a night with a woman before, since he used to have loose flings. But how about Corinne? They were engaged for 2 years, and it seems very odd that he did not sleep in the same bed as her during that time.

    Hi GHL, Hi Moonfeather

    Gideon himelf says in RIY that Corinne broke their engagement because she had never been allowed to stay over at his f**k pad. She made a runner hoping he would run after her, but he let her go,,,, HA! HA!

  2. Gideon Cross 26
    Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 26
    Victor Reyes 26
    Monica Stanton 15
    Cary Taylor 26 + 1 = 27 

    Dr. Petersen 10
    Mark Garrity 13
    Scott (Gideon assistant )11
    Steven Ellison 10
    Shawna Ellison 12
    Elizabeth Cross Vidal 12
    Christopher Vidal Sr. 10
    Ireland Vidal 25
    Parker Smith 11
    Daniel (last name unknown) 2
    Megumi 12
    Magdalene 7
    Michael Waters 10
    Christine Fields 10
    Walter Leaman 10
    Angus McLeod 21
    Benjamin Clancy 17
    Arnoldo Ricci 18
    Martin Stanton 12
    Richard Stanton 9
    Lacey (Last name unknown) 10
    Trey 11
    Erik 6 -1 = 5




    RIP List
    Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
    Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
    Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
    Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazscott1980
    Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
    Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
    Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
    Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
    Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott

    Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
    Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
    Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980

     

  3. Hi Gigi and thanks for your comments.

     

    What prompted me to say what I did is an interview I read a little while back with a British actor--I think his name is Rupert something--who was known as a leading man.  He said that coming out was the worst thing he ever did for his career.  He was sorry he came out professionally. I guess because my brother is gay I think a lot about these issues.  He is a very successful businessman and he has to hide his sexuality even though he is married and with the same man for 23 years.  It's all about money and what TPTB think will make the most.  I also remember when Sean Hayes won a Tony for his role and the NY Times criticized because he played a straight man.  That was maybe 2 or 3 years ago.  I think Europeans are more advanced than we are here in the US.

    Hi GLH  :)

    all I can say to your thoughts is : what a pity, what a waste in human potential!!! it's the male TPTBs of the world who feel threatened (I can't figure out by what) and simply refuse to accept the state of reality. Homosexuality exists and there's nothing sinful or immoral in it.  If women ruled the world these things would never happen!!! I'm Italian and homosexuals have to cope with the religious issue as well. The Pope is here. and he doesn't make things easier for anyone.Even Spain, the most Catholic country in Europe, has already introduced gay matrimony (is it the right term?)

     

    What I find most interesting is people here have already changed their outlook on these issues, why then our institutions are always falling behind?

  4. Gideon Cross 26
    Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 26
    Victor Reyes 26
    Monica Stanton 15
    Cary Taylor 24
    Dr. Petersen 10
    Mark Garrity 13
    Scott (Gideon assistant )11
    Steven Ellison 10
    Shawna Ellison 12
    Elizabeth Cross Vidal 11
    Christopher Vidal Sr. 10
    Ireland Vidal 25
    Parker Smith 11
    Daniel (last name unknown) 3
    Megumi 12
    Magdalene 7
    Michael Waters 10
    Christine Fields 10
    Walter Leaman 10
    Angus McLeod 20 + 1 = 21  I might even put up with haggis!!
    Benjamin Clancy 17
    Arnoldo Ricci 18
    Martin Stanton 12
    Richard Stanton 10
    Lacey (Last name unknown) 10
    Trey 11
    Erik 8 -1 = 7




    RIP List
    Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
    Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
    Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
    Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazscott1980
    Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
    Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
    Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
    Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
    Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980
    Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
    Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
    Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980

     

  5. Gideon Cross 26
    Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 26
    Victor Reyes 25
    Monica Stanton 15
    Cary Taylor 23 + 1 = 24
    Dr. Petersen 10
    Mark Garrity 13
    Scott (Gideon assistant )11
    Steven Ellison 10
    Shawna Ellison 12
    Elizabeth Cross Vidal 10

    Christopher Vidal Sr. 10
    Ireland Vidal 24
    Parker Smith 11
    Daniel (last name unknown) 5
    Megumi 13
    Magdalene 8
    Michael Waters 10
    Christine Fields 10
    Walter Leaman 10
    Angus McLeod 19
    Benjamin Clancy 17
    Arnoldo Ricci 18
    Martin Stanton 12
    Richard Stanton 10
    Lacey (Last name unknown) 10
    Trey 11
    Erik 9 - 1 = 8




    RIP List
    Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
    Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
    Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
    Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazscott1980
    Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
    Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
    Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
    Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
    Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980
    Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
    Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
    Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980
     

  6. Gideon Cross 26
    Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 26
    Victor Reyes 25
    Monica Stanton 15
    Cary Taylor 23
    Dr. Petersen 10
    Mark Garrity 13
    Scott (Gideon assistant )11
    Steven Ellison 10
    Shawna Ellison 12
    Elizabeth Cross Vidal  9
    Christopher Vidal Sr. 10
    Ireland Vidal 24
    Parker Smith 11

    Daniel (last name unknown) 5
    Megumi 13
    Magdalene Perez 10
    Michael Waters 10
    Christine Fields 10
    Walter Leaman 10
    Angus McLeod 18 + 1 = 19    
    Benjamin Clancy 17
    Arnoldo Ricci 17
    Martin Stanton 12
    Richard Stanton 10
    Lacey (Last name unknown) 10
    Trey 11
    Erik 10 - 1 = 9      Sorry, I've made up my mind, so long Eric!!!




    RIP List
    Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
    Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
    Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
    Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazscott1980
    Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
    Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
    Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
    Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
    Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980
    Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
    Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
    Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980          

     

  7. Oh Sharon you are oh so funny   :)  Have to pass the time somehow!!

     

    I do love this forum, what will we do when all of the Crossfire books are released and done????   :(

    Hi Barb

    we'll find some other series of Sylvia's, there are plenty of stand-alone novels, too. We'll figure out something!!!

  8. Hi Everyone,

    I was just thinking if everyone could ask Sylvia just one question and one question only, what would you ask and why? :)

    Hi GiGi

    I have plenty of questions about the books I've read so far that I'm sure Sylvia wouldn't answer.

    So, I'm left with the one regarding how she keeps tracks of all characters throughout the series, that is how does she manage to cite small details about one character's life and actions from one book to the other?

     

    I also would like to ask her to adopt me..... but not only wouln't she answer that, she would get me arrested, and rightly so!!!

  9. Well, I'm European and to specify it a bit more I'm from The Netherlands. In general we are pretty tolerant about gay people. Tv hosts, actors, writers, poets you name it it is for the most part ok. Ofcourse there are areas where it is less likable to announce you are gay, for example in soccer. And don't forget that there are plenty of people who say being gay is a sin ( mostly the very religious people ) or are homophobic.

    And if we talk about Europe in general, i think in most countries it is pretty accepted nowadays, but there are still areas where it is better to keep your mouth shut ( some slavic regions )

     

    If i may speak from the heart, I see it like this ( and I'm a mix of dutch and slavic herritage ): Change the world, begin with yourself and treat others how you like to be treated. Being gay doesnt change your skills, your talents, your kindness or any other thing. I wished more people would see it like this...

     

    Well, I'm European and to specify it a bit more I'm from The Netherlands. In general we are pretty tolerant about gay people. Tv hosts, actors, writers, poets you name it it is for the most part ok. Ofcourse there are areas where it is less likable to announce you are gay, for example in soccer. And don't forget that there are plenty of people who say being gay is a sin ( mostly the very religious people ) or are homophobic.

    And if we talk about Europe in general, i think in most countries it is pretty accepted nowadays, but there are still areas where it is better to keep your mouth shut ( some slavic regions )

     

    If i may speak from the heart, I see it like this ( and I'm a mix of dutch and slavic herritage ): Change the world, begin with yourself and treat others how you like to be treated. Being gay doesnt change your skills, your talents, your kindness or any other thing. I wished more people would see it like this...

    Hi Moonfeather

    I totally agree with you, We should stop seeing gay people as something alien to us.It's the next-door neighbour, or your local baker, your first-grade teacher, or your dentist. Does being gay affect people's ability to successfully carve a life for themselves? I don't think so. A good person is always a good peson, regardless who he/she hits the sack/falls in love with.

     

    Maybe I'm Dutch without my knowing!!   :D

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