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[wildcolumbine]

THE OUTLAND

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[nosunlight]

I'm sad to see this end. They are the rough and tumble J and E that are rarely written about. They are the unglamorous, realistic versions of men of their time and geography. The thing that makes me happy is they ended with hope.

I know you just ended this story but I hope you find something else to share. I will miss this version of J and E, their world and your storytelling.

Thank you.

[wildcolumbine]

I love the original J&E. As you say, rarely written about yet so compelling.

And I miss them too! I woke up this morning and realised I didn't have to think about them any longer - and felt sad :) So there may be more, once they start talking to me again.

gorgeous and satisfying

[ellenlj]

didn't think they could be closer - until they were on the road together

extraordinary perception, beautiful execution

thank you!

Ellen

Re: gorgeous and satisfying

[wildcolumbine]

Thank you so much. I think SS J&E knew so little about each other in so many important ways. It was fun getting them to learn more. If only they could have done that originally........

[bentgyro]

That was such a beautiful story and I enjoyed it all along the way! I am sad that it has come to an end but the ending was right. Well written! I hope that you will write some more for us!
Thank you for this!
HT

[wildcolumbine]

I'm so pleased the ending seemed okay. I was worried it might fade into a lot of nothing. Thank you for all your comments too.

[torry28]

A beautiful story a beautiful end, I'm sad to see it end. I shed many tears along with your Characters, felt their sorrow, setbacks and most of all affection, love between two men powerful enough to fight to keep it. As I viewed the film sobbing, Ennis driving off and Jacks grief in his eyes chiseled itself into my heart. This photograph of the truck with Ennis and Jack driving off to a life with each other is the most wonderful sight to see. Thank you and all those who assisted and backed you to finish this great story. I do hope you write some more even if it is not about Ennis and Jack, I love you method of writing.
Hugs
Torry

[wildcolumbine]

Thank you so much, Torry. Yes, I will continue to write. That's one of the great things I've got from BBM.

The truck pic is one I took last year BTW. It really is the road to Lightning Flat. Strictly speaking, in my story they'd be driving two trucks and have the horses as well but I love the pic and wanted to include it ;)

[rouxb]

Beautiful from the first word and such a melancholy and touching ending. The quiet understanding that each was the other's reality and that so long as they were together, nothing more was needed. Thank you, thank you.

[wildcolumbine]

And thank you too, my dear. "The quiet understanding that each was the other's reality and that so long as they were together, nothing more was needed." That's a lovely summing up. Did the pic bring back memories?