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   hsawlrae said, 10 months ago

   Sweet dreams.
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   SCOTTtheBADGER said, 10 months ago

   Almost got Holme’s friend, the schoolmaster, too, as I recall.
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   somebodyshort said, 10 months ago

   Careful Val, Alix will take Phil away from you.
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   somebodyshort said, 10 months ago

   Phil or Val needs to start a conversation with
   .
   " I think the girls need a father figure . . . . . "
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   Nicole said, 10 months ago

   It’s not a father necessarily, it’s just another figure. There are plenty of dads who hate reading books and probably know nothing about Sherlock Holmes. She just needs as many caring, loving, adults that can fit into her life whether it’s a female figure or a male.
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   Fiendly Neighbourhood Terrorist said, 10 months ago

   One of Doyle’s weakest efforts. At least it was better than the Speckled Band with the snake that could drink milk and answer to the sound of a whistle.
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   psychlady said, 10 months ago

   He reads, he’s great with Alix…
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   snarkm said, 10 months ago

   @Fiendly Neighbourhood Terrorist

   I have to strongly disagree. The Speckled Band is by far one of ACD’s best efforts and there are many that agree. While ACD did make what appears to be silly mistakes with the snake, I really don’t think that it takes away from the enjoyment of the story at all. It still is a brilliantly crafted and suspenseful adventure. All Sherlock Holmes stories expect the reader to suspend disbelieve in one way or another to make them work, the SB isn’t any different. Holmes is rather like the more modern Superheroes in that regard. After all, we can enjoy the adventures of Superman, Spiderman, Thor et al. despite the silly science behind their powers.
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   route66paul said, 10 months ago

   Nicole, i disagree 100% Children need role models, a father and a mother are best, but all kids need at least 1 member of each sex to trust and try to understand. Uncles, grandfathers can fill this role, usually. A single mom who has a series of boyfriends is doing her children wrong.
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    Yakety Sax said, 10 months ago

    I agree with Grandma!
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    Dani Rice said, 10 months ago

    @route66paul

    You are correct, but I don’t think Nicole meant “serial” role models, just lots of people a child knows he or she can trust. That’s why churches, synagogues, etc are great places to raise kids. Even an after school program such as PALS is a good place to find role models.
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    sjsczurek said, 10 months ago

    Perhaps Heart could do with a visit to Alix’s house.
    And maybe the two of them would enjoy reading “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.”
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    Wolf Emperor said, 10 months ago

    What a monster.
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    Everettite said, 10 months ago

    @wolf emperer – WOW! Great picture.
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    Rx71Wm29 said, 10 months ago

    As to starting the topic of “I think the girls need a father figure” probably needs to be gradma, not Phil, or Val will think he’s trying to “take over”. If gradma talks to Val in private, Val may go along with it.
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