Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 06:37:01 +0100 (CET)
From: jacoblion@tutanota.com
Subject: A Neglected Boy    Chapter 44

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*Although there is some sex in the story it will be very gentle and loving.*

Chapter 44

Kori, Jake, Liam and Garret; A Story of Love

Please enjoy; A Neglected Boy

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 **For readers interest this Chapter includes links to our NY City Visit.**

. . . Chapter 44 . . .  The alarm sounded at 6am and the boys were out of
bed and on their way to do chores.  I quickly fixed the table for breakfast
and put clean towels out for showers.  With the coffee pot on I jumped in
and took a quick shower.  If we could leave by 7am we should be in midtown
NY City by 11 or noon at the latest.

   The boys were finished chores and had showers over and at the table
having breakfast and continuous chatter.  It would great if every morning
was like this.  Breakfast finished and everything cleaned.  Horses were out
and I would give Neil a call sometime while we were on the road.

   We hit the road just after 7 and the boys never stopped talking.  We
headed west for just a short distance into New York and then jumped on the
Taconic State Parkway and this gave us a mostly straight shot right into
midtown Manhattan.  We arrived at the Hotel Edison at 11:30 with 4 very
excited boys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8dyG5TAsH0

   We checked in and took our bags to our room the boys flipped out, the
room was so beautiful.  One king size bed and one queen size bed, table
lounge chairs and sofa.  The HD TV was 60inch.  The manager had stocked the
refrigerator with OJ and sprite he remembered what Garret liked.  On the
bed was tour related suggestions for teens and he gave us discount coupons
for 25 places and restaurants.

   The first thing the boys wanted was a Double Decker bus tour.  We
grabbed some water and snacks and headed right out for a bus tour.  Coming
for a small town the boy's excitement never stopped.  This place is CrAzY
. . .  it is wall to wall people and the action never stops.  It was a
little scary and the boys were close to my side and Liam never let go of my
hand.  We found our stop for the Double-decker bus.  We sat up top, of
course, and could not believe what we were seeing.

   We were so lucky we had the entire back seat which are 5 across.  I sat
in the middle and Liam and Kori had the left and right end seats as they
are the shortest.  With that seating I had Garret and Peter to my immediate
left and right and we all enjoyed the trip beginning to end.  I did notice
that both Garret and Peter teased me a few times by putting their hand a
little high on my leg. They that sly grin.  The boys never stopped talking.
They all had cameras and were taking photos and video the entire time.  You
really have to see it to believe
it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRBiVKNXm30

   Now with the bus tour finished I think they added about another 10
things they want to see.  Next on the list . . .  They are hungry so it's
time to Eat.  A trip to NY City has to include Pizza so we had so many
recommendations but this one sounded the best.  Joe's Pizza real Italian
family not much to look at but the pizza was excellent.  The boys had two
slices each and were full because these slices are huge.  One thing I have
started to notice is how the boys hang on each other.

   Our next stop was to end our first day and it was the Empire state
building.  For kids that come from a small town where the tallest building
is the bank and it only is two floors.  As we walked and talked it was
interesting to hear what Garret was saying.  When we rescued Garret here in
midtown he really had not seen anything.  He ran down the street where we
are staying but was running in fear.

   I realized that Garret was really seeing this all for the first time
just like Kori, Liam and Peter.  We were on our way to the Empire State
Building.  When you're seeing it from a distance it just blends in with the
other buildings.  When you get to the building and are looking at it right
on the sidewalk Wowww.  The boys took turns holding each other as they
leaned backwards to see the top.

    If you try to look up at it you feel like you're going to fall over.
It is 102 stories and was built in 1931 . . . so the boys were figuring out
how many years old it is . . . = 87 years old and we are going to the top.
Liam asked . . . "Jake it's really old is it safe to go in?"  I told Liam
it is and we were going to have the best ride in a fast elevator.

   The building is 1,250 feet tall and that is where we are going.  It
takes a minute to get almost to the 86th floor, but they get you because
you have to buy a ticket to get out on the observation deck on the 102
floor. $$ Oh it is worth it for these boys to see from here.  The view was
awesome and the boys never stopped talking.  Kori is having the best
birthday he could have imagined.  It is so hard to explain how much I love
Kori, Liam and Garret, Peter too.  We saved this site so we could watch it
home and re-live our
experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XLjLx5fvsM

   It was just 6pm we were getting tired and needed a rest it was about
half hour walk back to the hotel.  We could do it faster but there is just
so much to look at and the cameras never stopped.  I had arrange to have a
birthday car on the king size bed every day when we returned.  We walked in
the room and there on the bed was one of those huge birthday cards about
the size of a poster.  Kori was so excited we all got hugs and someone got
a kiss too.

   We spent some time washing the grime off as walking around New York City
you get covered in auto exhaust, dust, dirt and otherwise just feel grubby.
We changed to clean shirts and decided on an inexpensive Chinese
dinner. Ha!  Nothing in midtown is inexpensive but we did manage to make
out good by going to Panda Express on 46th and 7th avenue an easy walk for
us.  We all like Chinese food so this was great.  The best part is they
were each feeding each other and of course they were missing the mouths on
purpose.

   We took in the sights of the city after dinner with Kori and Peter
acting silly and Liam never letting go of my hand.  Garret stuck to my side
like glue but was having a real good time.  We were all feeling the
activities of the day and opted to a movie in our room and not at a
theater.

   The boys all took showers first and it was interesting.  Kori, Garret
and Peter all took their shower at the same time leaving Liam and I to take
ours next.  The boys were good and were not that long.  When they came out
of the bathroom they were all in robes.  These were ¾ length summer
weight robes and they were showing off and then ended up on the king size
bed. Every so often the robe would open and you could see everything.  Liam
made a point of pointing.  We could have all easily slept on that bed.

   Kori picked Spirited Away for the movie and we all settled back and
began watching this amazing movie.  For me it is not just the story but the
soundtrack that grabs me.  Soon Liam was fast asleep I'm not sure what time
it was but I woke up to find Garret snuggled in bed with me and Liam.  Liam
was between Garret and me and Garret had his arms around Liam.

   The night passed quickly and the morning light filtered by the tinting
on the windows told us it was time to get ready for an exciting day here in
NY City.  Today it was the Statue of Liberty and the September 11th
memorial and tonight it was The Philadelphia Orchestra performing Grieg's
"In the Hall of the Mountain King" from Peer Gynt Suite at the Stern
Auditorium on the Perelman Stage.  Tomorrow we will finish with Central
park and afternoon performance of the Lion King.

   It was quick showers and breakfast and on to the Statue of Liberty.  The
boys had a good breakfast and we took a shuttle to the boat for our trip to
Ellis Island and to see her majesty the Statue.  While we were on the boat
we started to learn facts about the statue. Kori and Liam were like human
recorders and historians.

   The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France and has welcomed immigrants
to the US since it was opened in 1886.  The statue's full name is Liberty
Enlightening the World.  She holds a torch and tablet which is inscribed
with the date of American Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776).  From
the ground to the top of the torch the statue measures 93 meters.  Lady
Liberty wears a size 879 shoe and she has a 35-foot waistline.  Visitors
have to climb 354 stairs to reach the statue's crown where there are 25
windows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42yO2FUWL6A

   All four boys learned different things what they couldn't get over is
how big it is.  It is one thing to see photos or videos but to stand at the
base and look up makes one feel so small.  It was time to go and the boys
were ready for another boat ride.  We were now excited to see the September
11th memorial.

   We had no idea what we would see.  Yes the boys had studied it in school
but again to stand before and within it creates a feeling of sadness that
is not describable.  Garret, Kori and Peter were moved and at one point I
saw Garret with tears.  The boys began learning the facts about the
memorial.

  They read each one and it was as if they were committing each to memory.
Encompassing 110,000 square feet of space, the 9/11 Memorial Museum--which
honors the victims of terrorist attacks on both September 11, 2001 and
February 26,1993.  The Memorial and Museum occupy about eight acres of the
original World Trade Center site.

   Tissues and exit doors are strategically placed for visitors who may
become overwrought with emotion. "Ultimately, this Museum will express what
those who attacked us did not understand--that the ties that bind us
strengthen in the most extraordinary ways when we are faced with the most
unimaginable circumstances.

   There was so much that I bought each of the boys a book and a video
telling about the memorial. It is something I think they will have for
many, many years.  I hope that what they have seen today will allow then to
begin to know what freedom means.  I have in my classes taught my kids to
remember that "Freedom is not Free" It is truly the ultimate sacrifice that
allows us to continue to be free.

   A class requirement is that each student learns this from Abraham
Lincoln. "With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in
the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the
work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall
have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may
achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all
nations."  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD8BbwxrLz4

   It is time for dinner and then on to The Philadelphia Orchestra
performing Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King" from Peer Gynt Suite
at the Stern Auditorium on the Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall.  Now I know
the boys will be out of their minds when we go to Carnegie Hall. This place
is amazing and I can remember a number of concerts we attended while at
Yale University.  Just to be in Carnegie is amazing.

   The performance had the boys wanting to learn to play instruments. They
could not get over the volume the orchestra produced.  Peter was watching
the strings and the speed of the bows at the end of the Mountain King.  I
wasn't sure I had made a good choice taking them to a symphony concert but
they all loved it.  I had to think to myself if they would ask to take
music lessons.

   It was back to the hotel and the routine never changes, showers TV and
bed.  At least the boys were behaving themselves in bed and I was thankful
for that.  Well I think they were behaving every once in awhile I noticed
an erection or two.  We had a full day and I have no idea how many miles we
walked.  I know my legs were tired and I think it was because it was all on
pavement.  The boys looked tired as well and they were quieter tonight.  As
we were getting into bed Kori said . . . "Jake this bed is as big as ours
at home why can't we all sleep here tonight it's our last night then we go
to Yale."

   He's right.  Liam and I joined Kori, Garret and Peter.  The amazing
thing was . . .  we went right to sleep.  Morning came with the light
gently waking each of us and telling us the day had begun.  We had our
morning routine and the boys were ready for central park.  We packed
everything and went down to the lobby and personally thanked the staff for
their help and effort to make Garret feel comfortable.  We invited the
manager that helped Garret that torturous night to visit us if it were
possible.

   It was off to the park for some real exercise.  We had a ball and
Frisbee and needed to run and play as well as see the beautiful park.
Central Park is the largest and most important public park in Manhattan.
It occupies an area of 840 acres and extends between 59th and 110th streets
(about 2.5 miles [4 km]) and between Fifth and Eighth avenues (about 0.5
miles [0.8 km]).  It was completed and opened in 1876, and it is still one
of the greatest achievements in artificial landscaping.

   The park's terrain and vegetation are highly varied and range from flat
grassy swards, gentle slopes, and shady glens to steep, rocky ravines. The
Metropolitan Museum of Art is in the park, facing Fifth Avenue.  There are
also a zoo, an ice-skating rink, three small lakes, an open-air theatre, a
band shell, many athletic playing fields and children's playgrounds,
several fountains, and hundreds of small monuments and plaques scattered
through the area. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbDmTmidcPs

   We had a great time in central park and were ready for lunch and the
Lion King.  We hit the Hot Dog vendors pretty hard and enjoyed what I would
call gourmet lunch; and we all know I am a connoisseur of good food; and a
person with a discerning palate.  I want to know how they make the sauce
that they put on the dogs.

   It was time to change shirts and head for the Lion King. The boys were
excited as they have been with everything we have done on this trip.  I
will say this I would be happy to take all 4 boys anywhere I am so proud of
them.  Well the story of the Lion King is a good one and it has some
references to how young boys should act.

   The Lion King is the story of a young lion prince living in the
flourishing African Pride Lands and born into the royal family.  Eventually
he is companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends.  When weight of
responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come
to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and
fulfill his destiny to be king.  The boys were cheering at the end and we
all had the best time.  I know Kori has had a great birthday.

   Now we need to get on the road and head for Yale University and see my
old friend the Professor.

***To all my readers please let me know if you like or did not like the
links it was just a trial***

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