nope not all series, have continued stories. That is also why I wanted to read the rest over time, to get how it fits in the overall story of the series.

that one was based on the book yeah

Oh yeah absolutely enjoyed that book, and wished I read more of the Asia saga by James Clavell to know how it fits in that even bigger story. Cause I really enjoyed the sort of chess game that was the plot (and reminded me of the best Epic fantasies in that way)

And no I did not know there was another adaptation of this story coming our way. Did see the previous miniseries from Paramount on blue-ray. With John Rhys-Davies (the actor who played Gimli in LOTR) as Rodrigues as an absolute highlight.

did this happen in Giethoorn? the environment reminds me of it.

that is indeed a bittersweet story to this picture. And to make it even worse (maybe) to me all those raised bridges remind me of a greeting/salute that happen in old-fashioned rowing boats by raising all oars when passing by. To me it looked like if the city and/or those bridges are saluting that ship underway.

Why do I suspect something quite similar lead to my father saying in these circumstances to write down (or just the topic) what I wanted to say.

No option for try petting the animal?

Do you mean one is sparkling and the other is not? or do both deliver the same

meowth

Miauwth

I always try to look at it as a work in progress. it isn’t finished yet till all layers of paint have dried and when I hate something in a text I try to point to find out what, why and how can it be better. Wich result in a never ending cycle of editing, but each time there is a little less hate and after a while I even start to think this might be even something I can be oke with. (even if it needs a “Little” more work) Just don’t give up, it will be better in the end, and till than it might be part of your process.

I love your theory. The real world one looks true to me as well. But it is your in-world one that sounds so intriguing. And quite possible true.

the biggest weak spot I can think of is that some of the ferengi gathered at the convention to discuss the Gamma Quadrant (DS9 The Nagus) are wearing headskirts. Of course your (in-world) explanation about them not feeling secure enough to go bare, could work always. And I am not sure of their roles in the ferengi society either.

I am just keeping the food warm for you…