Someone had thought quickly, and had tossed rope out to some of the men. That side had more survivors. It was still but a fraction, compared to how ma...y had been lost. What a waste of life. What monumental stupidity on the part of the organizers of this mess.By this time, evening had fallen. The men rescued were taken to the town, and given food and drink. Blankets were passed out, but no one had extra clothes to spare for them. We had not many survivors on our side of the river. Of course, the. “Well, get used to it guys. At this resort there will be more people not wearing cloths than will be,” Jim said, laughing at his son’s discomfort.“We need to have a chat before we go over to the clubhouse and our new home. So, go in the gatehouse while I have a quick chat with your Dad. There is a fridge with cold drinks in the lounge. Help yourselves and we’ll be in, in a sec,” I told them.Once the kids were out of sight, I turned to Jim and asked, “How do you feel lover?”“Truthfully, I feel. Not wishing to give just any angels the job, he sent Michael the Archangel to sire a child on Gloria Schumacher.“He sired Rachel. Yes, Rachel’s father was Michael. And yours was Gabriel, another Archangel. Yes, Herschel’s old man was indeed a Nazi. Due to a hate fuck. That you all had the condition known as ‘Schumacher Syndrome’ was to hedge all bets. You, my dear old man, are half-angel, half-man,” Nydia explained with a wink.“Anyway, my gift to you is this. Mina Halleck. She’s been revived. .. to have nothing to do while seamen are out there fighting for their lives. Knowing that in 8 minutes a sailor in the water is dead. Knowing we lack the resources to take the Germans on. No long range fighter aircraft, no bombers to take out their airfields, no oil for our Destroyers, no Battleships or Heavy Cruisers to deal with the German surface raiders..." Come, Admiral, everyone understands your position." Perhaps, but I find it difficult to look those poor seamen in the eye. I feel they.