The raft came in toward the river bank hard and fast, faster than the boy, or anyone on the raft, except for the cat, was ready for. Hasti leaped from the bow of the raft just as it struck one of the larger rocks sticking up just above the water, its revealed size belying the larger body of its existence laying covered below. The tattered, barely held-together raft, at the speed it was dragged across the water, held fast against being shot downriver by the entwined rope they’d made, but encountered the main body of the rock and instantly came apart, bundles of cooking implements, animal skins, the women, the children and everything else aboard dumped into the shallows of the fast-moving, but fortunately shallow, water.
The Warrior had no more chance than the rest to do much of anything except stand and fight the current to make his way toward the steep embankment battered and beaten by his encounter with the logs that had burst about the scene as the raft so powerfully came apart.
Check out the YouTube channel I_am_puma for some feline antics and interaction with a Russian couple. Some videos have deep purring – which brings out my big cat fantasies. Blessings & Be Well. Stay Safe.
I will so do, and blessing to you and your family, as well…
Semper fi,
Jim
I want to buy this book asap!
Going through the final edit, Hopefully soon.
Thank you, Mike
You must be feeling much better. Glad to have you back.
Good to be back Peter and I will be back on 30 days this night.
Semper fi,
Jim
glad you are better, and am SO looking forward to the last chapters of 30 days
Thanks, Pete!
Hoping you continue this story one day. We have enjoyed it.
Johnson, this one has been on my mind for some time. Cat is one of my favorite writings, as the behavior of this fictional beast is based upon
my beloved cat Harvey who passed on six years ago in June. The 17th to be exact. Animals teach us so much about ourselves it’s not truly believable by many. And they provide things we mostly remain aware of. Subtle behavior isn’t common to the human condition. Thanks for bringing this up. I am pulling the manuscript out this afternoon because of your comment. Thank you!
Semper fi,
Jim
James, Good to see you back writing. Ease in with the Cat. Meanwhile spend some quality floor time with your local fur friend. Blessings & Be Well
Yes, the Cat and the Duke, both of which I much enjoy writing.
Appreciate the understanding and the blessings…
Semper fi,
Jim
Your support has been very special, Dan
Thank you.
Semper fi,
Jim
Great story, James, all the way through! Can’t wait, although I must, for the next book(s) in this series. You bring your characters to life, making the read totally enjoyable,
Thanks for all the good tales that you have put to the page, whether biographical or as an invention of the mind. I enjoy them all.
Yes, I will begin book II in the next few days.
Semper fi,
Jim
As always I am so appreciative of the support from readers like yourself, Craig.
Battling with finishing The Third Ten Days and now the Pandemic seems to be upsetting many carts.
You will weather the storm.
Semper fi,
Jim
Jim, Glad you are feeling better, as that is what’s most important right now. Yes, I have & do look forward to your written thoughts & memories, since the time I was fortunate enough to find you. Don’t remember how I did – don’t care. Just so very glad for your continued recovery. Regards, Doug
I am thankful you and other fans have enjoyed my writing.
More to come for sure, Doug.
Semper fi,
Jim
Fantastic again, and glad your back .
Thank you for your support, Jim
Semper fi,
Jim
Thanks LT. Good to see you feeling better and working again. It is important after your surgery, I know from personnel experience. Take care.
I am back and writing the next chapter of the third ten days right this minute! Thanks for the confidence and good will…
Semper fi,
Jim