The Whittaker Saga

With Michael and Carl now both of school age, Thomas thinks it's about time the boys learn to ride. With Anna as help, they set out to mentor the children as they sit up for the first time. The old mare Misty is perfect for the job, but Stormcloud is also very kind with the children and help his young rider in any way he can. After a few attempts, with Michael getting off at first chance, it's time to ride outside the paddock. Thomas takes Gale and lead the way while Anna stays back and chats away with Betty and help her take care of Susan. Thomas sometimes rides first, but often circle around to keep an eye on his boys. Michael, especially is struggling, finding the entire thing rather unsettling and scary. Carl, on the other hand, while much younger than his brother, loves every moment on the horse. He even asks if he can go faster. On their way home, Thomas lets him trott a little bit, while Michael walks back into the paddock and gets off Stormcloud as fast as he humanly ca...

While Arthur might want solitude, his dorm mates are not going to let him be alone all the time. "This is uni!" they tell him. "You're meant to enjoy it!" With that they drag him out to the pub to meet girls from a nearby university, as Foxbury itself doesn't admit any female undergraduates. Arthur himself is hesitant, but the night turns out nice, and there are plenty of girls to talk to. Some of them very pretty. Late into the early morning he finds himself chatting to a girl called Cathy. It's only when he meets up with her again, at the Thrift shop that he realises that they're actually related. Catherine is Ida's grand daughter, and so Arthurs cousin, once removed. It does put a bit of a wet rag over the fun of dating when he first has to ask for a family tree to make sure they're not related. In San Sequoia Barbs is enjoying her life with their other relatives. They are rarely at home, but spend almost all their time at the art center, ...