I don't know how I missed this one-yet another masterpiece that as always with your writing, is such a joy to read! Your talent for centre scheming is brilliant too-perhaps a little unnerving even :) though you do make up for it with the ending-won't be forgetting that scene any time soon!

Thanks for another great read and the smile you gave me at the end! 

If only I could stop giggling long enough to write a coherent review…

I’ve loved everything about this story so far. The characters, the settings, the plot - all so visually perfect that reading each scene is like watching a brand new episode (and a damn good one at that lol!).

This piece is absolutely priceless, I cant wait to see what door number five has in store or what new ways Argyle will find to mess things up, or for that matter, how Jarod will rescue both Argyle and dog…

Terry Pratchett should be proud! (And for the record, we Aussies are still rather sensitive about the weather J)

Looking forward to reading more-you have a real talent for writing comedy!!

Now you're just teasing! You can't leave it there lol!!

Author's Response: Fear not, more on the way soon (I just have to remember to put it up lol. Now all server move and site dramas are over, hopefully i will be posting a little more regular.

Hehehe if only you could see the huge grin I've got plastered on my face from reading this one!! You've really conjured up some great images here and I really don't think you could have nailed Miss Parker's true 'Christmas Spirit' any more perfectly!

(Not to mention that the neighbour reminds me of one of mine that STILL has this plastic santa cut-out hanging in their front window despite the fact that it is June and no matter what anyone says Christmas is in December!!)

Anyway, I'll step back off my soap box and get back to the praising- This story was a really fun read. You should consider doing a Christmas Special every year (not so subtle hint, hint) : )

Author's Response: Hmmm, anual Christmas piece, that's actually a very good idea. Only catch is of course that I would have to, well write something once every year, but I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the awesome review

*ships a super-pissy Parker on your crazy neightbour* There, problem solved

I somehow managed to stumble upon this little gem and really must insist that you continue it... please I'm hooked...

You've really got the character descriptions and conflicts down pat. I loved your take on Sydney's reaction to Jarod with Angelo-that part was written particularly flawlessly, and the opposing sides of Miss Parker that you decided to explore...

Yep. You've really got to keep it going lol, you can't leave it on 'Trust Sydney' thats just cruel!!

Nooo! That was the kind of mean chapter that leaves us poor readers just begging for more!! That last paragraph really lingers and haunts with a real sense of impending doom and strangely enough, a odd sense of hope that it seems only you can achieve. 

As always, eagerly awaiting the next installment... 

You guys certainly don't disappoint! The characterizations and imagery just keep on getting better! Another awesome job by all of you!!

Author's Response: Aw, that's so sweet. Thanks a bunch

- Manoline

Yet another beautifully executed chapter!

(Though an extra mention of KatieQ's Miss Parker is certainly warranted in this installment- loved the daddy's porsche and screen actor's guild lines)...

And of course, Whashaza's Mr Lyle and Jacci's Mr Cox were again, written flawlessly... Can't wait for more Broots, Jarod and Sydney though-Sunday just isn't soon enough anymore!

What a beautiful use of an amazing poem!!

Author's Response: Thank you jk! Glad you liked it!