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Personal Messages: dhoppeii - I'm glad that you feel my writing is so superb, especially the last chapter. I guess I'm never really satisfied with what I write, even though everyone else always seems to think the opposite. This is always the same with my college papers, and I end up pulling an A out of the hat. And like you, I hope the adventure to rind the lost idol pieces is as good as the first half too! Oh, and about the proofreading...thanks. No offense taken, in fact I will probably need some people to do some proofreading once the novel is completely finished and in novel format. Maybe I'll look you up for that one. Thanks for the visit, always a pleasure. Darmok - Thanks for your compliments as well. Like I told dhop, I'm never really satisfied even when everyone else is. I guess that is just what makes what I write that much better. Glad you liked the look of the cavern entrances. I really was looking for something, and those were the best I could find. Thanks again. Jacqulina - As always, thanks for the visit. I'm glad that you are really liking my story. Hopefully, the second half of the novel won't disappoint you and will live up to the first half. MrCinatit - And the red eyes and shadows lurking over in the corner turn out to be...oh wait, wrong CJ! Glad to see you are still with us, and that you like my material. You knew Leo was still around huh... Let's see what else you think you know then. Thanks for the compliments. Always a pleasure when you come out of lurking. Hope you like the banner(s) I created for Stranded. To All - Well, I must appologize for the long delay in updates. RLS and the holidays have complicated life greatly. Even more so than that, I haven't been able to get the 3 riddles down to where I really like them (and they don't sound corny.) As of yesterday, I believe that I have gotten them to where they are about as good as they are gonna get. Now that the riddles are done, I can concentrate on writing the next chapter. I could have come up with the chapter and then the riddles, but I felt that I would have to re-write the chapter anyhow to incorporate details from the riddles into the story line. I know everyone is waiting patiently, and sorry if anyone saw this in their email inboxes and thought I had posted the next chapter. I will hopefully have the next chapter posted tomorrow... today, I am going to get some game time in so that I can try to finish building the ... oh wait, can't tell you that yet since it is part of the story!! And as always, each visit is appreciated and each comment is treasured. Keep em coming... Copyright

The entire driving area isn't 3 lanes, but once you apply the most recent NAM and use the turning lane MOD, you get a 3rd lane in each direction for turn lanes at intersections.

D, Your updates as always look great. I especially like your mix of commercial with the schools, and the mix of high/low density residential. Your parks and the residential neighborhoods with Jeronij's white trails look awesome. I really like the high school layout as well. The highrises look pretty cool too. Did you go up in any of them to watch the 4th of July fireworks last evening I wonder. Great updates my friend. Keep em coming...

Jeronij, I've lurked here for some time...even have a link to this awesome CJ in my signature. Sorry to see that it is coming to an end, but as with all CJ there has to be one. I must say, you work has inspired me. I love your retaining walls, along with your trails and park fences. I use them quite frequently in my CJ. I like to think that even though my CJ does not even begin to compare with this one, at least I am able to instill some of your CJ's beauty in mine. Happy 4th...great work... keep em coming... (well, at least the next 10 anyway. )

dhoppeii, No problem man...constructive criticism always helps... How about the fixed version... versus the old version... After I did the first one, I realized I forgot the anti-alias button in PSP...thanks for reminding me. I will certainly be redoing the banners to look like the first one above... And don't worry...even if it takes a while, each chapter through the end of the novel will be well worth the wait.

dhoppeii, First off, thanks for your vote of appreciation. Second, I use Paint Shop Pro Vs. 8.something. I have always used PSP from Jasc, because I have always disliked the price on the Adobe stuff. I know, everyone else uses Photoshop with a few exceptions...which is why I downloaded The Gimp to try it out. Only problem is, I can't figure out how to use it...everything I try to do to play with it, nothing shows up. I only have a blank screen. As for update vs. chapter...If I go by Update #'s, the next update would be #19...but...if I go by Chapter #'s, the next chapter would be #18. That is because I through in the one update a few updates back that was the pic's with no story line. So, for now I was going to stick with Update because of that. And as for the story line...I really want the next chapter out there too...but...the next chapter will lay out the clues that need to be followed to find the pieces of the idol. I really want them to be good, not some cheap imitation of another book or movie...or some corny sounding riddles or something like that. I would like for the next chapter to be out by the middle of the week, but I'm not sure if that will be possible or not. I'll see what I can do though... As always, I do appreciate your comments and help... thanks alot... keep em coming...

Thanks for dropping by everyone. I am going to work soon, so no time for replies now. I am surprised though...no mention by anyone of the new banner...was the story that good that everyone missed the banner?

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KOSC, The mansions look great. Definitely a peaceful area for the high-wealth citizens to live it. The whole thing looks great. Keep em coming...

Personal Messages: Darmok - Hehehehehehe...only I know the truth! I guess you are still asking yourself...Is he alive? Is he dead? Is he alive? Is he dead? That is the point my dear friend...you'll see soon enough which is the true answer. By writing this way, I guess I can guarantee you'll be back for the next chapter. Guess that is what good writers do to keep people reading their books...even when you finish one, you are left hanging in suspense wondering what happens to the main characters next, so you have to rush out and buy the next book in the series as soon as it hits the shelves! And yes, if you would have kept reading you would see that is the title for the book...permanently. Thanks for dropping by man...always appreciate the comments and support! dhoppeii - Curve balls...feel like you are in a baseball game again do ya? And yes, it is VERY frustrating trying to get everything out. I start an update saying I'm gonna write down this, that and the other thing. Then, I end up putting in additional information...lots more in fact...and I usually only get this and half of that written down. I usually don't even get to the other thing in my updates. Maybe once the entire pier area in Dol Armoth is done...you can rent one of the condos overlooking the waterfront, get a seafood dinner and sit back in bed and read the book cover-to-cover with Darmok! To All - Well, I have no time for an update today. I see that so far, everyone likes the book's title. The book will be slightly different than what is in the CJ. As a matter of fact, so that I can leave room to turn this in to a series like the Dirk Pitt series by Clive Cussler, I am probably going to change a few names and switch two of the characters around. I'm not gonna reveal that as of yet because it may give away too much info right now. There will also be a little bit more information added in as I'm sure the publisher will have me do in certain spots. The book will definitely be worth the read when it comes out. Also, I'm beginning to work on a new banner or sorts for the beginning of my updates. If anyone has any ideas, I'm open to suggestions...or if anyone can help our that would be appreciated as well. Thanks to everyone for the great support...hope everyone (even our lurkers) are enjoying the story. Thanks again...I do appreciate it... And as always, each visit is appreciated and each comment is treasured. Keep em coming... Copyright

Well, 2 updates to comment on today...let me see...where to begin... 1st update - Ok...the High/Medium wealth area looks great. I like that medium wealth apartment/condo building in the first pic...which one is that? And the skyscrapers...bet they do have a nice view. if they are close to the airport though, I would hope that the flight path takes the jumbo jets high enough in the air so as not to disturb the peace in the area. And of course, seafood...my favorite food (I'd eat seafood 24/7/365...every meal if I could afford it! ) A good book and a seafood dinner...hmmm...would that book happen to be The Golden Chimaera by chance? 2nd update - Nice animated gif!! Hmmm...beginning to get some immigrants into the area I see. Being a fire fighter myself, I like the look of the fire station however, it is unrealistic. Although, I guess since the game is only a simulation and it is our imagination at work, I guess it will do...for now. An Acura dealership near the police station...hope that helps to cut down on the number of stolen and/or vandalized cars they keep experiencing. The high rises...and the surrounding parks look great. Lots of bus stops in there though...traffic problem solution? Great work...I always look forward to reading your updates...splendid job... keep em coming...

Very nice updates. The manors/mansions look great. Nice terraforming pics, as usual. And of course, again you show us another view of that nice lake with the PEG fishing wharf in it...still think that is a great idea. Keep up the great work... keep em coming...

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KOSC, MrCinatit and Jacqulina - Your comments prior to Update 16 have now been inserted in to Update 16. Darmok. dhoppeii, sirgeoj2, mayormommy and aleking - Your comments for Update 16 will be included in the next update...which by the way I have started working on. It will be posted *hopefully* today before I go to work. I can't promise this, because I have a doctors appointment today with an allergist to have allergy testing done. We'll see how quickly I get it done. To All - To all my newcomers, thanks for joining in. To all my loyal readers...thanks as always. The pictures that I promised have now been added to Update 16, so go back and check them out. Wow...Page 13 too...cool! And as always, each visit is appreciated and each comment is treasured. Keep em coming... Copyright

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