Watching Brad

[caddymac]

Neil
Your stories mean a lot to all of us. We will take what chapters you feel you can post for us. We will wait
You are a good person and we all wish you the best and hope things will improve now that one Thorn is gone.
My best wishes to you for 2012!

Thank you for all of your hard work in bringing us (me) joy.

[bblbfucker]

Hello Neil this is my first post on jub so I wanted it to be for watching Brad because this story means a lot to me... so thank you!

[DonQuixote]

bblbfucker,
Welcome to JUB and the story board.
I hope you check out Neil's other stories, as well as the panoply of prose on offer.

If you want some "live" interaction, of a social bantering and generally good-natured ball busting, check out fun and games, forum, too.

[uncut702]

Hoping that you are ok and that we might be seeing more to this truly AWESOME story.
Your fans are waiting, we can't wait for another chapter!
Thanks for writing we all appreciate it!

Thanks
Uncut702

[DonQuixote]

Rumour has it, Neil has been working on SOMETHING - whether it's Brad or one of his other stories, I'm not sure.

He was tweaking, and wound up going from building a bird's nest to the Pentagon - his words, not mine.

And, I don't know when it will be to where he approves it for our consumption.

But, at least you know he IS working on stories!

[deanouk]

Neil i have read watching brad with great interest and at page 66 i find there is no more chapters have a just caught up or are there further chapters to ome it is a fantstic story and i almost thouht of it like a soap opera expecting and looking forward to the next chapter

I so hope there is more to come

Stu xx

[DonQuixote]

Dean,
Welcome to Brad. Neil's still working on his stories - it just takes him longer these days.

[deanouk]

thanks Don, I was worried it was another abandoned story

[gsdx]

^ It's not abandoned. None of my stories are. Writing is still difficult, but I keep plugging away bit by bit. I wish it were otherwise, but life simply isn't cooperating. I have no intention of stopping, though. The stories are just as important to me as they are to you.

[Kulindahr]

Dean,
Welcome to Brad. Neil's still working on his stories - it just takes him longer these days.

Something he's not alone in.

[deanouk]

Neil
All I can say is the wait will be worth it... This is a fantasic story and so descriptive you can picture yourself there

I know from when I wrote a few stories in the past how time consuming it is both from the creative side and it being just how you want it to come accross
along with general work and life too

You could quite easily publish this story - there is so much scene setting and story no just sex which is fantastic

Well Done Fella

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[xander-n-ky]

I finally managed to read through all of the chapters of Watching Brad, which I stumbled onto back in October or November 2011. Absolutely fantastic writing skills. Love the fact that Brad has found his voice and isn't afraid to use it. Can't wait to see how the rest of this adventure unfolds.

[RBRCNDR]

Neil - Just a quick note to say I hope things are going better and that you are O.K. We miss you, guy. RBRCNDR

[gsdx]

^ Thanks. I would be lying if I said things are going 'better'. Just assume that they're not and probably never will again. That's life.

But I haven't given up on you. Not in the least. In fact, I'm jumping back and forth between 2 stories. When I get hung up on one, I switch to the other. I'll have one of them ready to post eventually.

Stay tuned. It will happen.

[yawgrimas]

Neil it's taken me about 12 months to read this story off and on (I'm pretty sure it took around that, life kinda took me and I moved countries and dipped in now and again) the past few days I decided to head for the end sadly due to your health the posts of story diminshed so it didn't take as long as reading the first pages.

Firstly this story is so amazing, I shall be honest and say you should consider taking what you have further, and perhaps one day someone will assemble a Neil compendium of some kind with your stories.

It sounds a bit silly but what you can PM about it. I am interested in your health issues as such, I mean I don't know what therapies you've considered, if you lived in the UK I'd recommend seeing my mum (she's a VERY good Osteopath).

I am glad to hear that you're still able to write and such. Have you considered some other way of writing and getting someone to convert it? I mean dictating the stories perhaps and someone can write them up? Or using one of those new fangled art pad things to actually write it with your hand rather than using a keyboard (I don't know if it's the fact you have to sit at a keyboard that's part of the problem).

I will look forward to hearing more though this story is very important to me as it reflects so much on my life with my own Tiger...he's in the armed forces and spends long periods of time away from home, so reading this gives me the feelings and I can reflect on the thoughts I have with him. Right now he's been away for 2 years, but this story has helped me a lot.

This is probably my 1st and only post here, I don't know I tend not to get bogged down in community I'm a natural loner though I love being in company, yes I know a contradiction! But then I'm weird and quirky...I mean heck I've been waiting 2 years for my man to come home. Though he's nothing like Brad well at least in some ways, ha.

I look forward to reading more of you work in the future, and I'm glad the clouds lift from time to time. Also I have cousins who live in Toronto she's married to her partner I also love it when I read her status updates sometimes and she mentions Tim Hortons I think of this story. So it's a powerful story to relate that way.

[White Eagle]

I am happy to hear that your thorn has left! Now you can get a much needed rest.
I have to admit that once I was a fanatic about Brad. I checked every day for updates.
But something happened and I got distracted, with good cause. My partner had some
heart issues and we moved from Central Texas to the Texas Coast. It is now 2013?
I can't believe I missed that many chapters. I'm up to 221. However, I just went through
some chapters and it appeared the last chapter I read was 206, so I don't have too
many to get caught up to. Funny thing, as I was reading 206 it appears that I haven't
forgotten about what was going on.Anyway, Neil, take care of yourself and let us
in on the other story.

[truxtun]

Neil - I guess I'm your newest fan, to comment anyway. I only discovered your incredible story two weeks ago. I have read nothing else in my spare time since. I literally cried when I got to the concluding (so far) chapter - I wanted it to go on and on and on. I, like most of your fans, am in love with Brad - if only he could be based upon a real, live person instead of your marvelous creation. I think most of wish we could experience an incredible human being like him. My best wishes to you and obviously my hopes that you can pick up and continue your writings again some day. Regards....

[DonQuixote]

Truxton,
Welcome. Neil has a few other stories around the forum for your reading enjoyment, too.

[galalons]

Neil, I love your story. I know it takes you long to write, but I am glad you are writing. Thank you for writing and thank you for continuing to write.

[possum]

Well Thankyou for a very nice story , Its the best story in which I have read for sometime now.

Always a pleasent suprise awaits with every Chapter
You keep up this writing , look after yourself and best wishes from NZ

[Distance]

I have yet to read the remaining 100 chapters, but this far all I can do is applaud. *slow clap*

Astounding writing skills, Neil. Moving and exciting plot-twists. A work of art. Thank you for the privilege of reading this masterpiece.

[truxtun]

How are you doing Neil? Give us an update when you can. Regards

[truxtun]

Hi Neil - saw your post today under "Taking Care of Jason." You don't know how happy I and your legions of fans are to hear that you're still working on "Brad," even though the latest update progress is very slow, as you say. I hope, by this time, you have a representative who can turn a completed Brad into the published book it needs to be - the story is too brilliant not to. I'm well into my third read. I know that there's so much material that your story can continue to tell - so many character's stories to yet evolve. Your post today was so good to see - thanks.

[homemadehuman]

hi guys, i remember signing up just to read this story.. and getting so deep in it , it was amazing..

[sheep]

Sure was a great story!!

[gsdx]

hi guys, i remember signing up just to read this story.. and getting so deep in it , it was amazing..

Sure was a great story!!

It still is, but it has been very difficult writing. It's been a very difficult year for me. I won't go into details, but my 'difficulties' go far beyond a sore back now.

I'm not giving up on either the stories or on you, the fans. At least not voluntarily.

[DonQuixote]

Joyeaux Noel, mon ami.

[sheep]

People are conditioned to think everything eventually gets better, or a new drug will come along. Those of us with problems beyond their experience know the reality is slim of getting "better."

Try to have a happy ho-ho. I'll be doing the adjusting entries on my ledger. It requires concentration. It's a perfect day. The phone won't ring. The telemarketers take the day off. Bah, humbug!

[truxtun]

It still is, but it has been very difficult writing. It's been a very difficult year for me. I won't go into details, but my 'difficulties' go far beyond a sore back now.

I'm not giving up on either the stories or on you, the fans. At least not voluntarily.

So good to hear from you Neil. Your messages give us Brad fans hope for a continuance. Thanks

[caddymac]

It is great to hear from you again Neal. I am sorry you are not getting better but I understand. Take care of yourself Neal and Thank you.

[bamadude01]

Hey Neal,
This is my first post on here, and I just wanted to say how amazing "Watching Brad" is. You are a very talented writer. I hope the next installment is coming soon. Somehow I managed to read the entire story (to date) in a little over a week, it is that good.

Much love and respect,
Justin
PS. Sorry, no twin brother Jeremy here.

[MikeyLove]

Hey Neil, I do feel your pains, as I suffer progressive Osteoarthritis, and it can be painful to the point that I can't do things that I normally could do, like clean house, make bed, and sometimes takes me a few minutes longer to get out of bed to start the day. Take your time with "Watching Brad".

[munchinmike]

I started reading this at half seven I've only just managed to pull my self away, well done great story at least for what I've read so far !

[wyndhampaul]

So, i'm reading this terriffic story yet again; so sue me!

[edbynumbers1047]

I registered just so I could leave a post. I REALLY have enjoyed this story, which I just found about a week ago. I'm currently at posting #120 or so and looking forward to continuing with the story. I really identify with the story line as it pertains to Justin & Jeremy. We had twin godsons that spent about 50% of their lives at our house . . . they had a complete 2nd life at our house for many years. They joined us on many vacations, but most of the time they just "lived" with us. Neil, when you wrote the segment of the story with the twins wraping their towels around themselves post bath-time, with the towel up under their arm pits . . . I could see it as though it had happened yesterday. Neil, you really have an amazing way of capturing human nature and bring the story to life. You have provided so much joy and entertainment to so many, I hope there are many, many wonderful people providing you all the things you need in your life. The characters in this story seem so very real to me, including their flaws. Thank you for such an enjoyable read!

[DonQuixote]

EdbyNumbers1047,
Welcome to JUB and the story board - and Neil's wonderful "tome".

[truxtun]

Edbynumbers, I'm now completing my fourth read and when I finish, I'm sure I'll start my 5th. I continue to be one of those hopefuls that Neil will some day be able to continue the saga and never pen, The End.

[sheep]

I got to thinking, since I didn't get notification of "Taking Care of Jason" and had to re-subscribe, I should check this. Sure enough I had to re-subscribe to this one as well. I guess I need to go way back through Stories because I've only got one notice since JUB's software change. I encourage all the readers to check to see if you are getting notified.
Computers are wonderful at remembering but when something goes wrong they get amnesia

[DonQuixote]

Thanks for the caution, Sheep.

[truxtun]

OMG Neil, so good to see your recent post to Jason - gives a fresh breath of life to us "Brad" fans. I'm in my 7th read, determined to simply keep re-reading until you're able to post 222 whenever God permits. Best to you and regards.....

[truxtun]

Beginning my ninth read of Watching Brad Neil. Your March posting to Jason still gives me hope that Brad will live again. Regards

[DonQuixote]

I know Neil hasn't given up on our boys - in any of the three stories - just hard going for him.

[truxtun]

I know Neil hasn't given up on our boys - in any of the three stories - just hard going for him.

I take it you know Neil personally, Don?

[DonQuixote]

Truxtun,
Neil and I have been JUBbuddies for several years.
We exchange PM's, e-mails.

He's posted about his difficulties in his story threads for all to read, too, however.
Jason has been his most recent update.

[Kyanimal]

I take it you know Neil personally, Don?

Though "Don", nor I, have not actually met Neil, we've both had the honor of having "back channel" contacts with him. He's one INCREDIBLE Guy!

Unfortunately, he's also having to face some major physical challenges, which have influenced his ability to continue his Awesome writing. However, given the Wonderful Guy that he is, I'm sure his intentions are to continue as best, and when, he can.

Bear with! And, of course ... no matter what ...

Keep smilin'!!
Chaz

[truxtun]

You and Don are both fortunate to "know" Neil in the capacity you've established. I admire him for the incredible story writer he is - he deserves high recognition as a novelist in my opinion. I'm painfully aware of his severe physical challenges and have on several occasions expressed my regards and sympathy. And yes, I am aware that he recently posted a new chapter to Jason. I acknowledged that fact here and stated that I took great encouragement from that and I'm sure many of his fans do also. Thanks