All Comments on 'Charlie and Clyde'

great story keep up the good work

Cat, this one had a great build up but i have to admit, the ending just isn't up to your usual. It kind of sputtered.

I loved that you put the details of the business and starting up without getting too technical or winded....great job of blending everything so well.:-) LF

I have enjoyed your stories particularly the Sales Team, can't wait for more. Thanks

I am embarrased that I missed this when it came out! Another great story from one of the best. I love your style of storytelling. Thanks for anothe winner. I do hope for more.

This just begs for a sequel.

Thanks for your work.

I have found all your storys exceptional. I really enjoy the emotional connection you develop in your characters. It was great to see you submitting. Thanks

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The thought you put into your character development gives the feeling of wishing I knew them. I liked the way you had Charlie and her dad reconcile at the end, but wish you had developed it just a tad more. That left me hanging just a bit after the way you had developed the rest of the characters so well. That being the only disappointment I found I look forward to rereading it in a few days.

I would also like to see you write something full length. I know I would buy it if I knew of it.

This was another great story well told. I would love to hear more about this couple in a sequel or 2.

Very cool story, if only because the IT part of is (almost) correct.. Ha.

Brilliant Story. No WAMBANG THANK YOU MAM. Keep up the good work. Thank You

THIS WAS A GOOD STORY. IT WAS EASILY RELATEABLE TO MOST READERS. C-5 PUTS EVERYTHING INTO PERSPECTIVE ABOUT HOW LIFES AND LIVING IS SUPPOSED TO BE. THINK ABOUT HOW MANY MARRIAGES AND UNIONS HAVE SURVIVED OR NOT WITHOUT LUCK, PERSERVERANCE, TRUST,FAITH AND HUMILITY. AN OLD FASHIONED ROMANCE THAT WORKED AND WORKS. TK U MLJ LV NV

Maybe I missed it but did it say what was Amy and Bill's present?

Loved the story, thanks for sharing :)

As beautiful as sitting here with the snow falling softly on a Winters Night. Many thanks from Montreal! Joyeux Noel

and mates for life....shall the twain ever need. TK U MLJ LV NV

I found this story to be a wonderful tale, enchanting and captivating me throughout. Beyond the sex, this story delivers so much more in terms of emotions and pure real life issues. Definitely worth a read, I felt the "warm and fuzzy" resolution was spectacular. This was a wonderful way to start the new year.

You are a consummate writer! I'm wondering if you write novels, etc., in your spare time? You've got the touch - and the understanding of what it takes to make a good story!

BobM

As I look at the similar stories compared to yours I recognized three of my favorite romance stories on this site. Now there are four.

This was great and I loved it. I read for pleasure and this was a pleasure to read. You write romance exceedingly well. Thank you for sharing.

Ignore the jerks. The dogs bark but the caravan rolls on.

I miss your writing. wonder how many times i have read your stories. please write again.

mix in love and respect and get out of the way of a nova comet, TK U MLJ LV NV

I love the way you blend life and love so skillfully and tastefully. Your stories are such a pleasure to read and savour. Thank you so much

I have read a fair few of your stories CAT5. Not certain how you develop the plots for your stories but they are soooo varied & highly readable as well as being intriguing. Thank you for your input to the literary world. Most people will never get a chance to read them unless they belong to this site. You should go public.

Great writing. Cheers

This story was very unique. The characters blended so well. The amazing thing about your writing is the inordinate amount of character description. The characters thinking process is unmistakably in 3D. Clyde and Charlie weren't your typical run of the mill people. Yet after your description I feel I have known them all of my life and was rooting for them. Unlike some your stories you walked us through to the wedding. I was relieved that Charlie's father found redemption and Charlie and Clyde had found some success and momentum to their business family and spiritual. It was as feel good as you can get. Thanks for another masterpiece.

This makes the fourth or fifth time I've read this one, hence the reason that it's in my "Favorites" list Keep up the good work.

Gerry

What a great story. I've read this love story several times and each time it seems like it's the first time.

This is the best story have read on literotica . It is a ten star at least.

...reading it again and loving every moment. One of the best stories on the site.

Absolutely great story from a great writer - I, too, have read this more than once, and just wish that I knew why it is more than five years since your last contribution.

when geeks unite. TK U MLJ LV NV

Very nice ...but why no mention of Clyde's family?

The story was absolutely great but I was confused that why there was no mention of Clyde's family except for the fact that his parents were hippies..

Thanks again for a wonderful story. every time I read it I feel good inside. I know it has been a while since you have submitted another story, but I hope you will soon.

What was the gift bill had left on their couch?

Yum! Next to Sales Team , I think it's the best bit of writing on this site .

Enjoyed this story, you do a great job writing. Only Lexus does not make a minivan. Looking forward to more of your stories.

but,, what is the present Bill left on the couch

great read

Sales Team, are in my favorite top 3 or 5

This is for Anon 4/25/14. Who gives a damn as to whether or not Lexus makes a minivan? This is just a story, you fucking prick. So why don't you just enjoy it and keep your asinine comments to yourself, you asshole?

To Anon 12/01/14, calm down, he was just pointing out an error. Most writers appreciate critical feedback from their readers. Unless you are Cat5 yourself, I believe you are out of place to scrutinize someone else's comments about this story. Think about the sentence I just wrote to you before you respond to me.

"Who gives a damn as to whether or not Lexus makes a minivan?"

Who knew?

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fine read...thanks! I had a long career in technology that covers every aspect of your premise...and have met each of those personalities as well - well done!

I reread this often and it's one of those stories that only gets better with each reading.

What can I say, I'm a sucker for a great romance.

Very nice story about people trying to do business in an ethical (rather than cutthroat) manner, and being rewarded by a happy ending.

I just finished reading this story again, and fell in love with it again as well. In my book, you are one of the best writers on Lit. Keep up the good work Cat5.

Gerry

you never can tell when a reboot and reformat is necessary. TK U MLJ LV NV

Loved it! Thank you for sharing your story with us! I have read this story over and over again! Thank you!!!

I really enjoyed this story. One thing I would like to known is did he wear socks or that stupid string tie to the wedding? Thanks for sharing.

I've been looking for this story for almost a week, then found it by chance. I searched Charlie, database, computer geek and who knows what else, but when I look at the tags there is absolutely nothing searchable.

That's my moan over. It's a lovely story, and I enjoyed it as much on the second reading as on the first.

I seen this problem on this site for some time, if the story doesn't get tagged with certain terms (like this one) it won't appear in the results. It looks weird that this site doesn't have full text searching; i understand this site hasn't changed for quite sometime, but hey we're in 2015, sigh ...

At least the web admins should put a Google searching box to do the trick (could be another search engine, not necessary Google); I use Google if I'm searching for a specific story, and most of the time works; just add "site:literotica.com" with your search terms.

I've re-read this story and it always touches me. I'm going to keep it in "My Favorites List" for as long as it stays on Lit. Great job Cat5 and keep up the good work.

MoogPlayer

as good as sales team.

Ed Grocott

edgrocott@gmail.com

just enough romance to balance with the technical jargon.

Thanks for a great story.

is it time for an upgrade to Cat6 or even Fiber?

I thinking of all the advances in tech since you wrote this story, how fun.

Phone book? Ads were expensive but were in every home. Good story I usually read some back stabbing or traumatic story and expecting the other shoe to drop. Its nice when good people get good friend and things happen for then, as it should be. I finally have a tablet but still have a flip phone/burner. I can't help but wonder of the next 20 years, people will still be people.

Love the way you put this together!

It is too bad that this good author is no longer publishing on Lit.

You are a very gifted story teller, hence the reason I placed you in my "Favorite Authors" list. Once again you've taken us on an extremely wonderful ride through the lives of "Charlie and Clyde", and I, for one, am very grateful. Thanks again, Cat5, and keep up the great work!

MoogPlayer

well written

as others have pointed out there have been many changes in technology since this was written but the romance is still cutting edge.

I Loved It!! What a wonderful love story! You must know a bit about programming and database to create such an awesome story. What a spectacular job!! Please keep writing!

The characters and their conflicts to overcome

became more important than the gymnastics!

In THIS environment?

I hope you've moved "onward and upward" to

longer narrative forms. You're certainly capable of them.

Fixie: Yes, we want to know what the Wilson gift on the ratty sofa is! :+))

Great story.

And it was nice that the old man could learn a new trick or two! Just wait 'til the grandkids start popping out if you want to see him melt even more! ;-)

Not just a great love story ... I also love how the details of their job being in DB/network systems were described ... the author in a way seems knowledgeable on this area!

That sixth page made me laugh a bit too much... Darn one liner sixth page. But heck... Its what made the story damn perfect.

6*.... interesting comments.... doesn't seem as thou many understand your name unless you're a techno geek like me a Sr. ENG/MS-EET and HAM. I'm surprised you didn't use 'Cat5e'. This was so good at so many levels - salute.

The real secret to this story was her mom whipping dad into shape-submission! Of course Clyde stuck a confirming needle into the balloon too.

Really liked this story; really polished and a strong storyline. Ben Cartwright? Really?! But maybe you are too young to remember Bonanza. BTW, the son of Dan Blocker, who played Hoss, is currently in the cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. And you did leave us hanging on Bill and Amy's gift, you tease!

I have read a few of your stories over the years. I say years because your tales are so good that I must stretch out the times I get to read them. They are all warm, charming, each based on kindness, and all are worthy of quiet consideration. I do hope you deign to give us a few more over the next few years.

This is my 2nd time through this loving story.

The excellent character development and use of the characters in weaving a wonderful tapestry of love will probably cause me to read this again some dreary winter day when the warmth of this story will offset the winter chill.

I recently discovered Cat5 and love all of their stories. I wish they would still write.

I was well and truly captivated by this wonderful story! Running a business is hard work and running it with the one you love is even harder. My wife and I started and ran a business together for 12 years and this story really hit very close to the mark . Even after all the highs and lows of running a business and throwing 4 children into the mix, She is still my best friend and we love each other dearly. My beautiful wife and I will be celebrating our 20 year anniversary this month! Thank you for a great read that brought back wonderful memories of our love and life not dissimilar to Charlie and Clyde. 5 stars!

Well written....Applause!

this is one of my favourite stories so far

I keep thinking I have read your masterpieces, and here I find another. I'm crying a bit, I think due to the likelihood you may have passed away.

Installing, programming, testing and troubleshooting similar to what Charlie and Clyde were doing. We had a very large Government installation that my partner and I were dedicated to and on-site for. During the final acceptance test a few very minor problems were found and corrected within the week. We were required among a multitude of regular monthly and semi-annual tests to perform a complete, top to bottom, plugs out system test that due to the disruptions it would cause had to be completed after hours. We worked a full day shift then overtime till 0200 hrs. Around our second annual test we discovered an audio problem, we heard it but the system was reset before we could find the cause. The big problem was we couldn't reproduce it. Over the next couple of weeks the problem didn't occur even though we were certain (wrongly as it turned out) that we did the exact same things in the exact same order in that zone as when we discovered the problem. We analyzed the problem every way we could think of but still couldn't find it. That night (early morning actually) it popped into my head what was happening. That night we started from scratch, the problem showed itself and we were able to get a complete status printout of all of the active inputs and outputs in the system. After that it was a process of comparing the documentation showing what the system should be doing and comparing it to what it really was doing. It turned out that one wrong output was active and the correct one wasn't, but the circumstances required it to be a perfect storm to happen. Reprogramming one action to pick the correct output solved the problem. Just like Charlie and Clyde you test, you test and you test till you find and fix the problem. The only ones who would have ever noticed this problem were my partner and I and we kept at it for a long time till we were satisfied. The only thing that bothered us was it took so long to find it but only a couple of hours total to fix it.

Very Good story about the way a business Should be run, Qhml1 has done some very good stories in a similar way and not a cheater in sight in this one. It doesn't get much better than that. Signed: BTW

Took too long for him to grow a pair.

Couch surfing how long?

And he was supposed to be really good

Thank you for this story of life, love and the long, winding road we travel to find it.

Life and relationships can be a struggle, it gets easier if you can find that person who compliments you. Thank you for such good stories - there are many fans who would love to see a new story but we would be content just knowing that YOU are still out there Cat! When you share the stories as you writers do; you share more than just words,you give some of yourself.

somewhere east of Omaha

I liked this story a lot but so far sales team was his best imho. Since it has been over 12 years (going on 13) and this was his last work posted I fear he may have past or sometime worse !!! However, based on how this one ended I believe he meant to write additional stories on their continued saga !

I liked it well enough when I read it some time ago. But a couple of years and many many stories later there are too many minutiae about business and computer stuff and not enough about romance and people stuff for my taste. I don't want to criticise the author and obviously many readers like this tale of blooming love and growing business, but I really found myself skipping, although I'm usually not impatient and have read through much longer stories.

cute, well done, but ¨labia lips¨??? jeez, us english, i guess...

Way too Hallmark ish

Sittin' here finishing this story while I wait for an over-architected dumpster fire of a client-server application to get out of its own way long enough to finish a test case.

One reader's "too much focus on boring business stuff" is another reader's "gritty realism".

Five stars. Please come back and write more.

Another great story....sniff, sniff

(8/24/2021)

Nicely done. This was an enjoyable read. It's been 11 years since your last check-in; hope you are well

Sometimes good people do not finish last. Thanks for the story.

Loved it very romantic well written!

Like your characters, development and how they all tied together

Very good story, true love is hard to find. Thank you for your tale - think break time is over! Can we get something new? 5 stars

somewhere east of Omaha

A hearty thank you for a good read,from somewhere in Asia.

Very nice!

Great story!

10/10!!!!!

Noice… a very sweet and great story. I enjoyed this read very much. Thank-you!

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Lovely story. Thank you for writing this :-)

Excellent story.

What a sweet love story.

Fantastic story, so glad her dad grew up.

Such a wholesome story.