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Survival?
My first thought was that James hadn't (or wouldn't) survive, but then why would the Elder have been so insistent on Lesley going? I've got to assume he's going to be conscious enough for at least a farewell scene. Hopefully we'll find out soon.
Eric
Wow ! Now thats
what i call a cliffhanger, There seem to be no clues as to whether James has survived his accident, Other than Auntys warning to Lesley to go to him, Lets hope Lesley has arrived in time, She will be heartbroken if it proves to be too late for her to get James to safety , Having said that i am as anyone who knows me will tell you one of lifes eternal optimists , So i will cling to the belief and hope that Lesleys trip was not in vain....
Kirri
Thank you,Bronwen,
You have really captured the "Spirit of the Outback", the Australian bush which can be so unforgiving if you make a mistake and that part of the world really is the wide open spaces .The Royal Flying Doctor Service does a sterling job in these areas
and I am sure that they will be there when needed----quite an experience to see a twin engined King Air landing on a narrow
bush track in the middle of nowhere. Great story.
ALISON
The human body can go without
The human body can go without water for three days, and without food for seven days. In extreme cases, longer time periods can prevail. You also have to factor in the weather, heat vs cold, as well as the physical condition of the individual prior to becoming lost and if in an accident, how much, if any injuries to the body. Hoping that James is not dead, possibly just at the limit of his endurance.
Gotta Be A Happy Ending
I refuse to believe James is dead. I know where you live, Bronwen ,so be a nice author.
P.S. I don't actually (know where you live)
Banker Wankers
There have been three to four years of drought out in that country...and when I say drought, that means NO rain, so all the grass has gone and the graziers are having to kill the weaker cattle.
So what are the big banks doing? They're foreclosing on any farmer they can and throwing them off the land, even if they haven't missed any payments on their loans. In recent months forty three properties have been resumed and there have been two suicides in the last month.
This is a harsh land, but the fat suits in the city are even harsher....and these are the people that we, the taxpayers, saved five years ago from going broke in the GFC. As someone said "gratitude is the shortest lived of human emotions".
Such a warm, thrilling story
Bronwen . . . you have constructed a well-written story. I'm totally enthralled with Lesley ... such a warm-hearted soul. She has survived much pain but has maintained her sense of purpose, understanding she has the welfare of the ranch hands at stake ... as well as John's legacy.
It's great to read a story in which the characters all seem to be generous, caring human beings -- not without flaws. You have us all on pins and needles regarding James.