militarypress Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Like a time machine, Arthur has peeled back 200 years of world history in order to expose the adventurous life of Thomas and his army of boys, drawn to into war by circumstances beyond their control and relying heavily on the masculinity and honor of male peer attachment, that was so socially accepted in that day. With Arthur’s story rooted in historical accuracy, scholars have argued throughout the ages of just how these young “gangs” got organized in Spain and how they later morphed into social and political forces during the urbanization of Europe in the 19th century. Sir Robert Peel would point to Portuguese youth gangs in 1814 as he prepared for a new Metropolitan Police Force and Scotland Yard in Britain. As much as I have grown attached to Thomas, I know that at some point, Arthur must write a final chapter, and return him and his band of guerillas into world history. dtm180, Tinker Taylor Soldier I, Al Norris and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 11 hours ago, Arthur said: Thank you all, Jay one word can describe the hold up of chapter 15 "Politicians" Nuff said. You have to remember the true meaning of the word politics, Poli comes from the greek word polus meaning "many" Tic is a small blood sucking creachers Put them togetthere you get "many blood suchers" Hang in there Authur, I wish you well. Tinker Taylor Soldier I, Jeikor, dtm180 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Norris Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 22 hours ago, R08m4rv said: There you go I said it was something simple like internet problems. Good to know that all will be revealed on Monday and then I will be even better because I will only have to wait 4 days for chapter 16. Loki will be in a fit of rage or laughter at this development, as Arthur well knows ! Oh dear.... Be sure you read the disclaimer at the bottom of chapter 15. dtm180 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Good to know we can read the next chapter of Arthur's excellent story on Monday. I trust he is well. Tinker Taylor Soldier I, Al Norris and dtm180 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R08m4rv Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Well it's Monday evening and I still see no chapter 15. If I get to see chap 15 sometime this week I will be happy. And if the bloody politicians have their stupid ways we will be living the same way as George Orwell's 1984. And I will read the Disclaimer Al, I promise. dtm180 and Al Norris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, R08m4rv said: Well it's Monday evening and I still see no chapter 15. If I get to see chap 15 sometime this week I will be happy. And if the bloody politicians have their stupid ways we will be living the same way as George Orwell's 1984. And I will read the Disclaimer Al, I promise. Monday evening based on Eastern standard Time in the United states Al Norris and dtm180 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R08m4rv Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 No Monday evening Cyprus time GMT + 3. dtm180 and Al Norris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken barber Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 what i mean is the update is at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard time in the US Al Norris and dtm180 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Herald Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Arthur Drummer Boy: The Road North Reunion Chapter 15 dtm180 and Tinker Taylor Soldier I 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Al Norris Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Not the website disclaimer! Although, that is important also... The webguy's note, at the bottom of the chapter...Webguys Note: Chapter 16 is due to be published on Thursday, 30 Mar. 2017. dtm180 and JohnnyC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sircody Posted March 21, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Another great chapter it was awesome to read about his old friends coming to visit. I still wish there be a little romance. I love this story and I can't thank author enough for such a great story. Al Norris, dtm180, militarypress and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay Posted March 21, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 The visit by Mr. Gary`s men brought much need information our Thomas needed. Now with winter now setting in Thomas finds himself and his men battleing two foes. As we see he has encamped his men for what is to come. We will have to return to see what he dose next. I can almost asure you he is going to make it a bit wormmer for the french. militarypress, Al Norris, JohnnyC and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtm180 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I have to agree, I am happy that Mr. Grey and O'Rourke have again made an appearance. It is firmly in winter now, snow and frost abound. Thomas and his men are once again busy to disrupt the french as much as they reasonably safely can. While we know that Thomas cares greatly about his men the harsh truth of war is that not every one that goes to war wil come home again. We have seen this many times since the start of The Drummer boy Saga. We can only keep our fingers crossed that Thomas's losses remain minimal in the upcoming battles, because even if the french they encounter are old men and conscripts, i assure you, if cornered the conscripts wil shoot to kill. The reason is simple, even though they do not have the warrior heart that soldiers do, they do wish to remain alive so they may return to their friends and/or loved ones. So discretion is going to be needed and in winter that is not an easy thing. militarypress, Al Norris and Tinker Taylor Soldier I 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Taylor Soldier I Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 On 3/10/2017 at 6:16 PM, Arthur said: Being discovered is their constant fear. But, I had not considered how someone might track them to their camp until Mr. Grey said they'd simply followed the tracks of the last scouting party that returned. And then the next morning there was snow! Snow! Ugh! Now my first thought was this will make it very easy for an enemy to track them. I worried about the tracks they made as Mr. Grey's unit hit the road south... the tracks could lead someone right back to Thomas' camp. I worried about it again as Thomas hit the road north with three companies. Moving an army through snow would leave a very clear trail for someone to follow back to their camp... or to come up behind them. So, even though it made the men less comfortable as they tried to stay warm, I was glad to read that they had wind and more snow that might help cover their tracks. Thanks for another great chapter, Sir Arthur! Al Norris, militarypress and dtm180 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfLover Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I agree on the track information. But I think the saving grace is Russia. At this point, the French do not have the manpower to chase ghosts. They are more concerned with concentrating their forces for the coming battle as well as basic survival. They may be so low on reinforcements, that expending manpower to chase across the countryside may be beyond their capabilities. dtm180, Al Norris, militarypress and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CMSgtZulu Posted March 21, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Good afternoon gentlemen. I've been lurking awhile here on Castle Roland. I wrote Arthur praising his Drummer Boy story on Nifty. After asking about possible videos showing an example of the Della Guerra, he pointed me towards his web page here on Castle Roland. Holy smokes, CR had 2 chapters more than Nifty and here I've stayed. Just some random thoughts while I type this.... - Every Thurs night I uncork a new bottle of oporto wine in anticipation of a new chapter. Had to drown my sorrow that no updated was posted last Thurs. - As I started reading Arthur's stories (ex: Eventide), I did a lot of "right-clicking" researching words, phrases, real persons. For example, checked Wikipedia regarding Prince Pimentel. I wonder if Arthur will have Thomas fight alongside the him when the Prince is ordered by the Cortes to put down a rebellion by a Spanish general. - Regarding the comment about more romance, eh, just don't know. While it might spice up a story thread; in a real military setting (yes, I know...this is fiction) romance or just sexual relations will play havoc with moral in a unit. That said, I'm all for bromances. - If Arthur reads this, would love to see more interaction between Carmelo and his father Col Sharpe...I mean Grey {smile}. Well, got to run. Glad to be here... Al Norris, Jay, Tinker Taylor Soldier I and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militarypress Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 ...........well..........glad to have you sarge......and glad to have your insight into the battlefield importance of a "romance-free" commanding officer........... Tinker Taylor Soldier I, Al Norris and dtm180 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSgtZulu Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 14 hours ago, militarypress said: ...........well..........glad to have you sarge......and glad to have your insight into the battlefield importance of a "romance-free" commanding officer........... I knew just as I hit the send key i should have deleted the "bromance" paragraph. The word moral should have been morale and I'm an old fart who should keep his mouth shut on some issues. Sorry militarypress. militarypress, Al Norris and dtm180 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R08m4rv Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 3 hours ago, CMSgtZulu said: I knew just as I hit the send key i should have deleted the "bromance" paragraph If you have read the 1st Drummer Boy, you may have noticed that Carmelo was the first member of Thomas's Army and they would end up sleeping together although noting was implied of a sexual nature. The only thing that occurred later on after the Battle of of Talavera when Thomas was watching his " Surgeon" Jervis attend the wounded. The last thing Thomas could recollect was the large glass of brandy handed to him by Carmelo while he watched and waited for his wounded to be attended to. An almost full body blush overtook Thomas as he realised his boyhood was pointing directly up at the top of the tent, something that had been happening a lot lately. Thomas prayed that the hands washing him would not stray as he felt there would be something not right happen. Al Norris, Tinker Taylor Soldier I, dtm180 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Arthur Posted March 23, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Once again my thanks to you all for your generous following, when I started writing this (sic) "Little Tale", I never thought it would create such in-depth discussions and even some controversy where needed. While I am very used to having my head blush, you have now got the head on my shoulders doing the same thing with your positive critique's which I value very much. Reading through this forum has given me a feeling of satisfaction that no other story or site has ever done and for this I thank you all once again. Some of you know that this story was meant to only be about ten chapters long but you all know how that turned out? Hmmm, not bad for a 3rd form dropout but then it is all really fiction so perhaps nothing is true although this could be just another red herring for those who love puzzles. Welcome to the crazy world of Me, Sgt like so many before you it is a real pleasure to have your genuine input and I hope the rest of the tale will not disappoint. While I am not sure about other readers I was once a serviceman and did know all about the chances of any grunt and groan when in the service (not a shit show in hell) and that is how I have set this story to appear, besides: who the hell has time to worry about his dangly bits when some bloody fool is taking pot shots at you with a bloody big musket? Al Norris, Tinker Taylor Soldier I, Jay and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay Posted March 23, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Some here have talked about and end to this tail. We all know all good things end and this dose sadden me. In so saying I remind everyone even after this war much more could be added. This tail could live on in other plots and please us all. If Arthur wants to do it and is so kind to us. Another story like this one only ment to be a few chapters but has lasted for years. That story has fostered a number of web sites and is loved by many. It has it's own short movies. That story is totaly differant than this one but is no better. That is "Gone from Daylight". This story is every bit as good as that one. Just something for Arthur to think about. Al Norris, Tinker Taylor Soldier I, dtm180 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Taylor Soldier I Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 On 3/22/2017 at 9:01 PM, Arthur said: this could be just another red herring for those who love puzzles. Herring? Did someone say herring? I'm sure I heard herring! I'm all in... up to my gills. Bring it on. Al Norris and dtm180 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Tinker, In tomato sauce, its the long oval tin on the left end of the shelf; don't forget the tin opener. Al Norris, Tinker Taylor Soldier I and dtm180 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R08m4rv Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 As well as Arthur I am also ex forces ( British Army) and I absolutely hate herrings in tomato sauce ! I once threw a SSGT off the vehicle I was Commander of for bringing the dreaded herrings onto my Centurion ARV after I had asked him not to. They are the one thing that makes me ill even if I smell them, I have no problems with any kind of fish and enjoy Kippers when I can find them in Cyprus ( not very often). Apart from that I am waiting for the next chapter of Thomas and his army ( no fun living in tents in the winter, I've had to do it a few times during my Service) Al Norris, Tinker Taylor Soldier I and dtm180 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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