so i had an extremly bad day and i re-read this story let me just say that it gets better each time.
wait wait im getting something... its Waylon Jennings he's saying "give us another story like this one son"
wow didnt know that i could channel other people even if they're dead. hm who knew

I'm just now catching up on all of the fics I missed over the holidays and must say I really enjoyed this one. The vision of Luke punching out Boss Hogg keeps replaying over and over in my mind, and I love each minute of it! Rosco's character was so right on too. Wonderful job here. You're a great writer and I can't wait to read more from you.

wow what a great ending. i really loved the way that Luke was able to relate with Bo. cant wait to read more of your works.

hm? curious :I cant wait to read more

interesting i wouldnt have pictured Luke takeing Boss out but i could have seen Bo doing it, your fanfiction though good im actually talking out loud to the computer screen. my family thinks im nuts

ah im on the edge of my seat.let me just say that so far this is my FAVORITE Dukes fanfiction. :)

Wow that story is REALLY good. I love it! i honestly cant think of any bad comments but im only on the 3rd chapter. no worries though I HAVE FAITH ^_^ this looks really good cant wait to read the rest wich i think that ill do right now.

You're certainly welcome for the "praise". As far as I'm concerned you earned it. Thank You for accepting the criticism in the manner that it was intended. I don't believe in throwing flames, but I will be honest when I think something isn't a correct fit. I can see your point about Bo's fear in the cave. I still think that he would have put up more of a front, but having never been trapped in a cave-in, I'm willing to concede that his experience could have pushed him to behave uncharacteristically. I stand corrected on the coal deposits. I had never really looked at the minerals contained in GA, and that's why I added the "to my knowledge". I do have email, but it's tied to my career as a vet. I don't give it out because I'm don't want it clogged up with messages not pertaining to my patients' health and their owners' questions/concerns. And I don't check my personal email enough for it to be worthwhile to send it to you. I read fics in between patients and on my lunch break. This is unfortunately the best place to post a message. I apologize to those who would rather just read the story and not weed through your replies to me.

Now to the review of this last chapter. This was a much better way to explain Bo's fear. I agree that he would have been afraid in the cave; I just think he would have hidden it whilst in the cave. After is another matter. I also think he would have hidden it from Luke just as he did here. He would have told Jesse the truth, or the man would have pestered him until he did. You did an excellent job of explaining his fear, and I really like that you related it back to Luke's experience in Vietnam. The two now have common ground, and I always thought the series should have done an episode dealing with his time over there. Additionally, the use of Doc Appleby is good too. He was one of the supporting players in the series that I really liked.

Fav. parts from the fic are as follows: "COME HERE...fourth time you've cleaned that mule's stall...don't change your sheets that often" (heehee--I LOVE the addition of Maudine too. As a rule of thumb, if you put an equine in ANYTHING, you've got my attention. I LOVE all animals, but equines take first place in my heart). I LOVE Jesse calling him by his FULL name too (heehee--Best parental trick out there) and fussing at him for cursing again was GOOD too. I REALLY like the "Did he leave you alone?" and "wise old uncle" parts too. My fav. part of the lecture was when you had Jesse tell him that a it takes "courage" for a man to "admit his fear". So true!! The "Are you doing any of those things now?" is GOOD too. I LOVE Luke and Bo chatting about this. My only complaint is you could have written more of their conversation than just telling the reader about it. I think it would have had more punch if we got to read it ourselves rather than just read ABOUT it. Again, that's a minor flaw, and I believe it stems from your lack of confidence when it comes to writing more emotional scenes. Hint: You're better at that than you think you are. Read the other reviews left here if you don't believe me. Perhaps, collectively, we shall convince you. I LOVE the ending where Bo slowly gets over his fear and returns to normal. Another GREAT chapter!! I eagerly await your next fic. Lastly, I've read "On a Moonlit Night". I LOVE it too, but I don't have time to post a review just yet. I'll get around to it soon. Bye!!

hey this was good.write another story soon.

THis is without a doubt one of the best DOH fanfics I have ever read! Please give us more stories like this--your writing is great!

That were wonderful (yes I know bad grammar) I loved the way Uncle Jesse helped Bo to open up and the way Luke and Daisy both helped him through his fears without be intrusive. You had me crying which in a story like this is actually a good thing. Can't wait for your next story. Merry Christmas

Great Story. Loved the ending. Keep it up.

So it's officially over? What a bummer.
::cough::new story please::cough::
I know, I know. We fans are never satisfied, are we?
Well, we're not. I guess high demand is the price you must pay for being such an awesome writer. ;]

So on to the final review! Until you write another story, that is. Which will be tomorrow, perhaps?

Good detail, as always.

"As Luke strained at the stubborn lug nut..." That sentence seems a little long.

Nice Luke tie-in.

He didn't come in for dinner? I don't think he was supposed to take it that literally. Silly Bo.

True, while the Dukes always work everything out so easily, they've never really had anything life- threatening happen to them on the show (unless, of course, you count being held at gunpoint or kidnapped, or something silly like that ;] ), so I definitely don't think that this is totally out of character.

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This was one of the best Dukes fanfics I’ve ever read. My Granddad was a coal miner, first in Scotland and then in Oklahoma, and he saw his share of cave-ins. It is obvious that you did a lot of research on your topic. I appreciate the fact that even though it was a "Pick on Bo" story, Luke (my fave) was well-featured throughout your story. In fact, all the main characters were well represented and very much in character. Loved Rosco’s repeated “Gu - I’ll just wait right here”. That is SO Rosco! And the conclusion, with the post-traumatic stress syndrome, was thoughtfully presented. Very well done.

Complete? Whaddaya MEAN complete? This isn't complete any more than that slab of marble that became David was when Michael Angelo stared at it for four months or so!

Still digging the characterisations, still digging your writing. You're good. And I'm curious. XD I'll be looking for more, you can count on that!