Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2023 15:03:09 +1100 From: max dowling Subject: Kasey with a K / chapter 56 Adam 56 Maxieplus I sat next to Kasey while mum sat on the sofa with dad, she looked so relaxed as she pulled Billy up onto her knees, and dad did the same with Sam who stared at him. Almost immediately they both went off to sleep, I looked at the computer and sure enough, Kasey was reading something but he had made the words bigger, and he had his sunglasses on which will take care of the glare. "I'm sorry you have to do it this way Kase. But better safe than sorry." "I agree Adam, don't sweat it, slowly but surely." He kissed me I placed my hand on his crotch. It took Trish nearly an hour to do Joe's hair she returned with a smile on her face. "Done, forty bucks in the drawer." "Was it long, I couldn't tell." "Yes long, and well overdue for a cut and style, he's much happier now." She offered to make coffee for everyone and that is all I got. "He owns a dairy." "He said something about that." "What Adam wants to know is, did he get your number?" Kasey knows me so well. She stared at me and said. "No." Just no, that's all I get, well missy that isn't good enough, he was a babe. "Married?" I asked. "He didn't say." She passed coffee over to Kasey and me, then mum, because dad had gone off to sleep. I stared at her, then gave her the evil eye when she looked. "Adam, there is nothing to tell you. He desperately wanted a haircut and yes, his hair was long. If I had my way I would have left it maybe shaped it better and I told him so." "And he agreed with you?" "No, he wanted it all off, but I trimmed it and shaped it first and he liked it." "Did you offer him a shoulder massage?" "No." "He is gorgeous." I looked sideways at a listening Kasey. "Yes." She said. "What's the problem then?" "He's a dairy farmer. If I had stayed with Evans I could have had as much rum as I wanted. I don't drink milk, especially straight out of a cow." "He's still gorgeous." I patted Kasey's leg, she sipped her coffee so she couldn't answer me. The kids stirred and mum settled them down. Sam was smiling as he watched dad sleep, another hero for him as he had ten minutes more. I made up my pizza list and then I looked at the community page. Two recommendations from two very grateful ladies, and a write-up on when we would be opening. "I guess we had better bring the whole team here next weekend Trish, these write-ups have seventy-plus likes. I will have to get some more chairs I think, just until the rush is over." "Eva will do it, and I think Tim is interested if he and the commander can stay here." "Okay, that should be enough, that's if we don't have too many dyes and foils," "We will blitz it, don't stress, according to Joe the ladies understand they may not get done straight away. I think the kids are their priority at the moment." "He sure did talk to you a lot," Kasey said. She pursed her lips and answered. "Dairy farmer, milking cows, stinking sheds, mind-blowing mud everywhere, and cow shit, what did I leave out?" "Long nights on the porch, gorgeous unpretentious man. The job here at the salon, no milking for you it's all automatic nowadays. Beautiful green eyes shoulder-length hair, awesome body." I added. Kasey moaned. "Just my observations." "Then maybe you should date him," Trish suggested. "No thank you. I have me a military man, no milking done at our house." "Not out of the bedroom anyway." She laughed. The boys were fully awake now and I went to light the upstairs fire and open the bedroom doors. Mum was giving them a nice milo and the tv was turned up when I returned. Dad and Kasey were at the table and Trish was looking at the menu. She wrote down her choice and then she opened a wine and poured me one. I rang Eva, then Tim, and they were both very pleased to help us out and to have a free weekend away. I felt more confident and I will get onto getting two extra chairs by the weekend. I needed to talk to Wilson about finishing the garage and installing a sliding door so we can move around a bit. I ordered the pizza and the kids were excited because it is their favorite meal. Mum had a glass of wine with us, and dad and Kasey had a beer and talked about what he had been reading. I didn't understand a word and I suspect neither did dad. When they arrived Trish answered the door and paid the guy. She came back with a stack of boxes the aroma was awesome. "Half price tonight, something about helping the owner's sister out with his little niece. So half price." Smug bugger, only she could get a bargain. But I did get a few dozen eggs so I can't complain. Kasey and dad helped themselves and the kids took their small boxes over to the sofa. Mum grabbed a plate and Trish and I giggled and used our hands. "This is going to be so good for us Adam, free stuff. I love free stuff." "It sure is Trish and cash in the drawer, perfect." I messaged the guy at the pizza shop and thanked him. He did a write-up on the community page welcoming us to the area. There was also something else I noticed, a guy called Joe Merchant placed something on the page. `Great business, love my hair and that shoulder massage was awesome, thank you, Trish.' I started laughing then I read the comments. 'She's lovely, I saw her at the shops, go for it, Joseph.' 'She did my hair yesterday, she's available Joe. Think free haircuts and shoulder massages.' I couldn't stop laughing and looked at Trish, she was on her phone looking, she placed it on the table and smirked. "Leave it alone Adam, if you comment one word. I will disown you." "Shoulder massage?" "Leave it alone." She almost yelled, then mum pulled her phone out she needs to know everything, and so does Kasey. Dad wasn't listening he was too busy eating. The cards came out after dinner and we had a few hands of snap then dad found a packet of Uno, that game I can play and I took them all on. Sam and Billy giggled their way through it but I was a serious player and won three matches. Our holiday was over as quickly as it started, Kasey wanted to get on home, and mum and dad had to leave. I locked up and reset everything while Sam and Billy said their goodbyes to their animal friends. The boys next door weren't home when we left. Sam fell asleep on the way and I drove past all the fast food outlets and will order up tonight. I loaded up the trolley and we headed upstairs, Kasey had Sam he was dead tired still, big weekends and fresh air will do that to you sometimes. He stopped at the front door and I looked at him. "Can you open it or do you want me to?" "Can you?" He smiled, he is up to something again. I opened the door and walked the trolley in, something was amiss but I was concentrating on my driving skills. He walked in behind me and placed Sam on the couch. He then turned me around and took the trolly. "Try that entrance again." I looked at him then turned around to go back to the front door. I saw them and stopped in my tracks. Five gorgeous statues on plinths adorned my entrance hall, and they suited it to a T. Erte deco bronze statues stood proudly on their stands. Jimmy had told me they were one-offs and made especially for Adele, they were the image of Adele draped in swathes of chiffon and gold two foot six tall and stunning. I got lost in their beauty as I looked at each piece of art. "How did you do this?" "I had the stands made last week and Mick and Jimmy brought them down here. Something you were getting around to doing, but I decided to speed up the process. They are beautiful, too beautiful to keep in boxes." I kissed him long and hard then looked them over again, I then looked at my entrance hall and thought, bingo, they were perfect but five was an odd number that annoyed me. Trish arrived and went mental, she begged me for one to place in her tiny display case or her entrance hall. I smiled and said. "Which one?" She took her time but decided that the one of Adele walking a dog, she wore a fur coat and gold lame dress, was speaking to her. Kasey helped me transfer it to her apartment and I have an even number, four, much better now. "It is only on loan from the museum you understand." "Yes of course I do, what do you think I am stupid?" "Well let me think, Joe handsome doesn't have your number yet, yes maybe a little stupid." "She slapped my hand and said. "Wine?" "That would be lovely." Kasey was setting his computer up and he also had thrown a rug over Sam who slept away quietly. I counted up our takings and handed Trish her half, she should shout dinner. She started looking at her phone again and not to be outdone I did the same, I knew exactly what she was reading too. God forbid if I even get a gay guy in the salon the rumors will be rife, poor Kasey. Sam woke up and I made him a drink and a sandwich, I felt his forehead he was a little warm but I deemed him okay for now. I have to keep my eye on him because kids pick up anything. Kasey was now tapping away and Mick arrived to help him. He listened to what Kase had recorded and started entering the dialogue. "I really should go to Canberra, somethings not quite right here and I need clarity." I heard him say. "Ring them." That's all I said, he shut up after that. Eva and Wilson appeared and she also went ape shit at my statues, but I won't give her one. I have the perfect set and didn't want to break it up. They stayed for dinner, and we nutted out the extra sliding door. I will go buy the chairs tomorrow. Kasey had some other orders and Wilson had a small list in his hand. Eva was excited about the weekend away and I told her any cash was to be divided up between us four, but I doubt there will be much because everyone uses their cards nowadays. When the food arrived I noticed Kasey and Wilson were sharing a small laugh. "What are you two up to?" "Nothing Adam, just a joke I heard today that's all." "As long as it's not about me, laugh away." I handed out the food and then grabbed the empties to put them in the bin. No bin was seen so I looked at my man and asked him where he put it because it wasn't me. "I put it on the balcony before we left, I didn't want it stinking the apartment out." Okay, I should have thought about that. I went out to the balcony and found it. I looked over the magnificent windows Wilson had installed while we were away and thought yes, they are perfect. When I arrived back they were still giggling so I sat and took Trish and Eva's hands then whispered to both of them. "I will get you for this." They burst out laughing because they knew, and this is what the family get-together was all about tonight. "I want you to take the original windows away, the flooring must match so an expert installer will be required, and the heating must be extended. I would like to store the windows somewhere they are vintage and thank you both, two very welcomed surprises for me. I feel very special." "Your welcome Adam, is that all you wanted?" Wilson said. "Yes and the bill." "No bill, the guys aren't busy and the military has money to burn. Especially if it concerns their star pupil." "Can I ask you something, Wilson?" "Shoot." "What do you get out of all this, I mean you do a lot for the military and seem to always be doing stuff for me and Kasey, are there any kickbacks for you?" "Yes Adam, don't concern yourself with all that I am well looked after." "Well If there's anything we can do just let me know." "You can come to our housewarming and that will be payment enough." "What house?" "We bought June's place, she accepted our offer." Kasey cracked up I wasn't impressed. "I see." I had one of my looking down my nose moments. "Adam, I have completed three plans for renovations on embassies in three countries, I get paid for doing that as well as my standard wage, that's all in my contract. Don't worry about us, we are good, nothing to do with Kasey and his work." "Is it nice inside?" "Yes, very nice. It will be better when we are finished with it, the views are fantastic." I ate my dinner like a good boy, then I showed Sam his new play area. I guess the days of helicopters arriving at the building are over, although I did notice the two extra large windows in the middle slid apart for ventilation purposes. I was right, the place will look so much bigger now. They all left late, Sam had been put to bed and was fast asleep, it was when he insisted he sleep on the balcony I objected because we would have had to sleep with him. "Leave it until uncle Wilson finishes it baby then we all can sleep out there." "Okay, daddy." I kissed him good night and then went back to the small party, Eva and Wilson left then Mick and Trish. I get my man to myself now and I will probably have to give him a big thank-you gift, no not probably. I will be gifting anything I can give. "He's quite wealthy Adam." I snuggled in. "Who?" "Joseph Merchant, he's the CEO of Merchant's milk and other subsidiary companies." "How do you know, oh let me answer that you researched him?" He giggled and went on. "He was born into it, his family has owned that big milking shed for generations, and much of the surrounding lands. It looks like he lives in Brisbane and only goes to the dairy when there's stuff to be done. He's a well-respected member of the community and brings plenty of jobs to the surrounding towns. That little dairy farm includes one of the biggest dairy processing plants in Australia." "I see, so he's rich then?" "Probably." "Does Trish know?" "I doubt it and don't tell her, let nature take its course." He kissed my head. I had my last giggle for the day, don't tell her, of course, I won't but I can have some fun can't I? I slept like a baby and during the night I fixed my Kasey up again, it was nice, all that milk. I had the opportunity to look at my balcony in the morning light, it is going to be a great space and I was excited to be involved in the lighting and decorating. I need a bench across it so Sam can watch the skies, that Chimenea goes to mum's this week. I will get dad to pick it up, and the wood. Sam was up and about and I went to hug him and feel his forehead, it was okay and he was thirsty. I made him some milo then Kasey a coffee and took it into him. He was playing with himself so what could a guy do, I made him lay on his side and knelt on the floor. Sliding my arm through his legs he gave me his best shot. "You have chairs to buy today Adam, I will come with you." "Good, the ladies will be happy to see you." "I also want to go and see Sylvia and thank her properly for all the work she and Joy did for the apartment. They were paid well, but I want to make it personal." "Yes, I have been meaning to do that baby. They did an awesome job." "They did, and so did the jewelers we have to thank them." "We can do that on the way back." "Sam has kindy today, so we can walk him there, then see them. The chairs can wait until we get all that out of the way." "No reading today Kase?" "Later on, but just for an hour or so. I need to ring Canberra." "Good thinking my lovely man." "Adam can you not suck me just play with my balls?' "Coming up sir." He laughed because I wasn't going to do that. I was going to check on our son. He was watching his programs and I was dressing him. I stand him on the table to do this because he can see the tv from up there. Kasey had opened his laptop and was reading mail from his classmates and Canberra. I grabbed my keys and asked Sam if he had everything. "Yes daddy, I have to be early to tell my friends about the animals." "You do that son, maybe we can organize a day trip so they can see it for real." "I have some photos daddy I will show them today." "Good, now pick up your backpack, and let's go." Kasey stood up and looked around the flat as we started for the doorway. "Hey, you forgot me." "Sorry, this train is leaving the station now." I sang out. He will catch us up, he just has to put some jeans on. We waited downstairs and he caught the next lift, then we began our journey. Sam got a ride and I held his backpack, he giggled away and Kasey told me off for tickling him. I like my son to start his day in a happy mood. We dropped him off and then headed for Sylvia's shop. She was so pleased to see us and as I walked around looking at her wares Kasey thanked her for all she and he friend Joy had done for us. She said it was their pleasure, there were so many treasures and she with Joy had a lot of fun going through the room. I told her I was going through the boxes at my leisure. She reminded me not to break up the collection, most of the contracts and menus would be a display all on their own. The jewelers were the same, they had a lot of fun going through it all and had been to the museum twice since it opened. They were blown away by the way the ladies had displayed the items, and if I find any more sparkly stuff I am to contact them. The car was revved up and I drove us to the suppliers to get some chairs. I will need two wheelie stools also and the ladies helped me out, all the while helping themselves to Kasey's fine ass, he deliberately puts it on show, and hes convinced I get a bigger discount if he does. I didn't have the heart to tell him it's always the same discount and has been long before he came on the scene. My next problem was the milkman, Joe. Do I tell her, or keep silent? The chairs were placed in the back seat and the stools in the boot Wilson will take them up when he goes to show the men what they need to do. Back at home we had two hours to kill so Kasey greased me up and we baptized our new living quarters, that floor is hard and so was Kase. "How are we going to do this Adam?" "We need to lose the old windows and extend the floor, but I'm thinking maybe tiles not wood parquetry, something that matches the era but something that defines the two areas. Are the windows like the ones at the cabin?" "Yes baby, we can turn them down or up as the weather permits. That way we won't get a lot of the afternoon sun coming in." "Furniture we need some more of it, not a lot, just enough to crash on I am thinking modern stuffed module type of thing. The vintage sofa does get a little hard on my ass." "Yes, I was thinking that a more relaxed area, not so stodgy." "I like stodgy." "And it shows." He grinned. "Okay, what do you want to do?" "Fuck you again, then do a floor plan." He's all about plans, and there is no way hes going to slip into me again, not anytime soon maybe tonight. "Go wash your dick and I will blow you." He ran to the bathroom and I got on my knees. I warmed up pies for lunch and we ate sitting in front of the tv, it is a bit hard on this old sofa but I do love it. "We can do a sort of playroom, stuffed furniture tiled floor we will need a fireplace Kasey one like the one at the cabin, a fake chimney, and flames for Sam. That will break up the two spaces." "Draw it in Adam, any more pies?" "For you, I have one more." I got up while he drew the fireplace in we will go look at them tomorrow or maybe next week. "A bigger tv for Sam also, we can shift this old one into Trisha's place." "It's only two years old and Sam likes it." "Okay, maybe not a bigger one then." He chuckled. "I want a bench across the back under the windows so Sam can kneel on it and look out." "Good thinking." "Are Eva and Wilson going to move to the hills?" "No baby, they are going to turn the home into a B and B I think." "So they won't be staying there at all?" "Yes, they will have a separate bungalow I think, but you will have to ask them it was only my suggestion for it." "I thought you may have had a hand in it." "Well, I can only suggest Adam, it's up to them to decide." "How's my family room coming along?" He handed me the paper and when I looked it was different from what I wanted. He had lifted the floor so we had two steps to walk up. The fire was in the middle but he had left the green glass on each side where they were, and taken out the two big sliding doors. Those windows are beautiful and I didn't want to hide them away, so I am very happy with his design. "The bench for Sam?" "He won't need it, the floor will lift him so he can stand and look out. There's plenty of space overhead it shouldn't impact much at all. If he has a bench it may be too much for him and scare him to be up high off the floor." I lifted my eyebrows and said. "I will leave it all up to you then, tiles?" "Yes non-slip vintage but maybe light grey tones something that's not bold like the bathrooms." "Umm, you don't like the bathrooms then?" "I love them but not out here, far too crazy." "Kasey?" "Yes, pumpkin?" "My ass is itchy again." He was onto it as soon as we hit the shower, in my very loud bathroom. We walked up to get Sam he was waiting for us and jumped into Kasey's arms then hugged me. "Did you have a good day baby?" "Yes daddy I showed all my photos and they loved my garden." "Well, we will do a day trip and take them there." "No daddy they have seen it, some kids are scared of the animals but they like looking at them." "But they aren't real?" He looked at me and gave me a cheeky grin then winked. "Oh, I see you want them all to yourself." "Yes, daddy." "Okay, let's get you home." Kasey hauled him up onto his shoulders and he got a very nice ride home, Kasey's very good at giving rides. We dropped the chairs off at Eva's and then went to our place. I had some warm party pies for Sam today, he loves them. Kasey took two and I placed more in the oven, just in case we had callers. Sam was laughing at the tv Kase was typing away and I went out to the balcony. The outdoor furniture can go to the cabin or maybe into our storage cage for now, apart from that where do I dry my clothes, the clothesline will disappear. The fire will go to mums and the barbeque can go on the roof by the pool. It is a big space to fill, and I was having second thoughts about it. I like to dry my clothes in the open I love to hear Kasey and Sam's giggles when they do the barbeque, but the windows are done now I may as well move on. He must have noticed my mood and big arms once again enclosed me and he whispered in my ear. "Adam, of course, this all won't be done all at once, we do need some space for a clothesline and the barbeque unless we use them on the roof there are clotheslines up there. I am sorry I just wanted to do something for you that's all." "You did well I am loving your plan. I don't want to incorporate the two apartments now, not after seeing your plans. I am being silly I dry the clothes mostly in the back bedroom anyway. The barbecue can go upstairs or we use Wilsons or even better Trishas. Yes Kasey I am well pleased with your vision and cant wait to start on it." "Are you sure?" "Yes, it will be awesome." I turned around to kiss him, he had smiled for miles and was looking into my eyes. I can see them again Adam, better than I ever did." "Good." I kissed him again. This is the life of Adam Sutton now, a confirmed partner and daddy to two of the most precious people in the world, and at that moment it was time to get the show moving and yes I can accept that my home is not mine alone anymore, am I being pushed to the side? No, I am being encouraged to grow and expand by my family. The following weekend we all headed for the cabin, I expect to be busy. We were all nervous as we waited for the eight am opening, it was going to be a big day for all of us. We planned to take a break whenever we needed one and if someone is over it they can come back to the cabin to regroup. I could hear cars pulling up and kids screaming, they won't be allowed to play in the gully, not today but maybe when it all settles down a bit. Eva Trish Tim the commander Wilson and us three had come to the cabin late Friday afternoon. Wilsons men had finished the garage and two more seats were placed in it, we figured Trish and I will do all the kids and the other two can do the adults, as I said before, kids are easy to distract, and if they get upset its a quick cut no mucking around. I poked my head out the salon door, Kasey was standing with the commander and Wilson watching the onslaught, they had big grins on their faces. "Ready ladies and Tim?" "Ready boss." Eva giggled with scissors and brush in hand. I flung the door open and announced we were open for business. The price list had been taped to the door and the walls inside so there will be no haggling. "Okay, kiddo what kind of hairstyle do you want?" "Like the boy outside the cabin, and the big man." "Sam and Kasey, you got it. Okay with you mum?" "Go ahead, ever since Georges's boys had their done most of the kids in town want the same." She smiled. "And for mum a quick trim?' "Yes please Adam, only if you have time, I can wait." "Won't be a jiffy." I looked around and the girls and Tim all had kids on their chairs. "Did you all get together and decide to get the kids done first?" "Yes Adam, they are more important than us mums, at the moment the constant begging was getting to us." I laughed. He was done and very happy when I put some gel onto it, he ran to show the others, I told him the style was the Kasey look to tell the others. I sprayed water onto mums hair and gave her a style within an inch of her scalp (not literally) then dried it into a better look that she can manage. She almost cried and hugged me. "Be aware you will need some foils, maybe the next opening Sunday?" "That will be fine." She paid cash and I popped it in the drawer. Eva was laughing away at something a little boy was saying and at the same time she was shaving his hair into the Kasey look, good they are the easiest styles to do. The tables and chairs out the front were a godsend, we borrowed them from George and the ladies had brought coffee and sandwiches to eat while they waited patiently. I stretched my back after ten cuts and took the next lady, very pretty and about to get married. "Adam I don't need it today because you are busy, but I only wanted to ask you do you have anyone that can do a trial set on me for my wedding in six weeks." "Sure we have the best wedding stylist his name is Marko, that red book over there had his most popular sets in it, have a look and I can get him up here next week for a trial run." "Fantastic, I just don't have the time Adam. How much do I owe you, and yes book me in to see Marko same time next Sunday." "No charge for advice honey, please sit over there and look through the book. I pointed to a couple of spare chairs in the garage, she was a very happy girl. Trish flexed her back and went outside. "I won't be a minute Adam I need to stretch." "Go for it." I took the next customer and watched Tim, he was herding them through. "Good morning Joseph, how are you?" "I'm fine Meghan is little Jessy here for a haircut?" I heard him say. That hunk is back, so let the fun begin. "Hello, Joe, back for more I see." I heard Trish say. "I see you are busy I can come back tomorrow, I only wanted another shoulder massage." "Well stand in line or come back." "You can go next Joe, we can all wait." The mum said. "No, I don't want to push in it's not urgent." "But Joe, I insist." She almost pushed him over to Trisha's chair, she rolled her eyes and looked at me then said. "On word Adam Sutton and I am out of here. Take your shirt off please Joe." I didn't imagine it, I heard a collective sigh coming from the doorway, there were faces pushed up to the window and through the door. One big sigh as Joe took his shirt off, his light hairy pecs were perfectly rounded and the trail disappeared down onto his waist to make a perfect accent to the V shape of his awesome body. I had to snap out of it my stiff was growing. As Trish started with the shoulder massage another groan was heard, there were several as they all watched. "She is very pretty Adam." "She is beautiful Kelly," "We are so happy Joe has finally found someone to date." "Are they dating I didn't know that?" "Not yet, but he's working on it. He's never dated locally he thinks it will get complicated. The single ladies and married ones try, but he never asks them. Must be so frustrating for him, has Trish mentioned she likes him?" "I take it you are the local spokesperson Kelly?" She giggled and answered. "Well, the unelected one. I started the community page, so it seems I am the go-to source of knowledge around here." "Okay listen up, Trish is single. She was in a relationship but they parted as very good friends a couple of months ago. She likes Joe but hates cow pats and farms, she's my best friend and lives opposite me in Brisbane, and is my business partner in four salons. I will be sad if I lose her to a farmer she's not replaceable." "He comes here on weekends and lives in a beautiful apartment in Brisbane, near the Federal building I think. He lives alone and has always been alone, except for that Christine girl that tried to relieve him of his money and holdings. His heart was broken when he had to kick her out, we all had a party because we knew what she was up to. He has dated locally but no one has taken his eye except your friend." "I am working on it, she doesn't know who he is. So mums the word. I have my suspicions but I think you will find farmer Joe is telling her he is just a farmer, he's being cautious I think." "Interesting, I must tell the girls to keep a tight lip, maybe she is the one for him she's awfully pretty." "She's gorgeous inside and out, what you see is the real deal with her," I finished her up just as Joe stood to place his shirt back on, he looked so much more relaxed. Trish charged him twenty-five dollars and he happily paid, the ladies made a pathway to let him out. Trish stood there fighting with her emotions, I think, or was she going to burst into song? "Go get some lunch baby." "No you go Adam, you haven't had a break all morning." "Does anyone else want a break?" The others said no, and I was to go. I walked back to the cabin smiling at the ladies and some men on the way. Kasey was leaning against the doorway, no, he was posing that big kidder. He kissed me and I got a tap on the shoulder, it was Joe. "Can I look at your renovations Adam, I have heard so much about them?" "Come in Joe, want a sandwich?" "Yes please." I introduced him to Kasey. My husband looked him up and down and let him in, it was all show, he was smiling as they shook hands. I took them downstairs and he did a Sam, he wowed across the rooms and I sat with my son and the commander, perving. Donations to Nifty are greatly appreciated.