Reviewer: kim136@dodo.com.au (Anonymous) · Date: February 02, 2012 07:20 PM · On: Lost in the Woods

love it very funny ending

Author's Response:

I'm really glad you liked this story, Kim.  I had a lot of fun writing this one.  Hugs, Grammy

Reviewer: carbon69 (Signed) · Date: August 07, 2008 02:20 AM · On: Lost in the Woods

very humorous and enjoyable...nice job!

Author's Response: Thank you so much Carbon69.  This was just a little idea that popped into my head when I saw the banner my Granddaughter made for me.  I'm so glad you enjoyed it.  Grammy

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: August 02, 2008 07:44 AM · On: Lost in the Woods

p.s. forgot to tell you how beautiful the banner is. very talented granddaughter you have.

Author's Response: Thank you so much for adding that Sherrie.  Amy has only just turned 14 but he already has an eye for beauty.  I'm very proud of her and I'll happily pass on your comment to her.  Big hugs, Grammy

Reviewer: sarahrei (Anonymous) · Date: August 01, 2008 08:40 PM · On: Lost in the Woods

You totally should have made this story a series!

Author's Response: What a wonderful compliment.  Thank you so much Sarahrei.  I have a ton of stories on board already and not enough hours in the day to serialize this story too, but I truly appreciate the thought.  Grammy

Reviewer: PFLAG_Grandmom (Anonymous) · Date: August 01, 2008 08:39 AM · On: Lost in the Woods

You really might want to change the story from the Boy Scouts. Not only would they not have allowed Gus to join, if he somehow got in by error, they certainly would not have allowed Brian and/or Justin to come to ANY Father/Son events.  

And actually I doubt any of his parents would have EVER allowed him to join the organization since to justify their bigoted position they now preach anti-LGBT hatred to there employees, volenteers and (most sadly) the kids themselves.  

Many families and communities wishing to make sure that their boys and young men (thank goodness the Girl Scouts never followed the Boy Scouts terrible example) had the types of outdoors and community service experience that the Boy Scouts were SUPPOSED to have provided, have teamed up with fair-minded people to form alternative groups.  

You might consider changing it to something like Camp Fire USA (formerly Campfire Girls, but now co-ed) http://www.campfire.org/start.asp they Specifically welcome family's and kids regardless of sexual orientation.  

Author's Response: Your comments are very much appreciated PFLAG_Grandmom.  I completely understand your feelings about the Boy Scouts.  My 83 year old dad was a Scout Leader for almost four decades but quit when it became so apparent that they were not going to change with the times and a better understanding of the GLBT world.  The Scouts he knew still hold a special place in his heart, of course.  I've seriously considered what you suggested about changing my story to involve a more accepting group, but it would change the dynamics of the story in the wrong way.  It would make the ending silly if Gus was with a tolerant group.  Btw, I made it a point not to imply that the Scouts knew that Gus was from a GLBT family.  As far as I was concerned they were under the impression that Gus' mother and father were divorced.  If you think about it, the notion that the Scouts have eradicated homosexuality from their ranks is preposterous.  I have no doubt that there are both gay parents and and gay youths still in the Scouts...despite what they choose to believe.  The best way to correct a problem is from the inside out.  I hope I have explained myself in a thorough way.  I do hope that I have not offended you in any way as you are obviously a proud Grandparent of a GLBT person, as you should be.  Thank you for taking the time to check out my story.  Grammy 

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: August 01, 2008 07:46 AM · On: Lost in the Woods

A cute and enjoyable story.  Also a beautiful banner.

Author's Response: Thank you so much for letting me know that you enjoyed the story.  My Granddaughter made the banner and I will happily pass on your compliment to her too.  Grammy

Reviewer: Alys (Anonymous) · Date: August 01, 2008 06:52 AM · On: Lost in the Woods

Excellant. Glad Gus has a good attitude about the boyscouts.

Author's Response: My Dad was a devoted Scout Leader for decades so I guess you'd say this story really is a huge family affair...with 3 different generations involved.  Well, sort of.  LOL!  Thanks so much for your comments Alys.  Hugs, Grammy

Reviewer: Sara (Anonymous) · Date: August 01, 2008 06:45 AM · On: Lost in the Woods

I loved this story, the bit where Brian was daydreaming and imagining him and Justin in the forest was so Brian lol, beautiful banner too

Author's Response: Thank you so much for your kind words Sara.  I'm very glad you enjoyed the story.  That Brian...he just can't help thinking about his Justin, can he?  I will happily tell my Granddaughter what you said about the banner.  She is quite talented for a 14 year old.  She has a mini crush on Justin herself.  LOL!  Grammy