Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "A New Hamster?"A collection of short stories
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Comment from lyenochka
Lol. Your poor son! I'm surprised he didn't say he bought "hamster" sandwiches but then they wouldn't eat them. I hope they get another pet that would suit everyone.
Typos you probably fixed:
Andrew held Eleanor hand (Eleanor's)
I'm not hungry," said Elleanor. (Eleanor)
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Lol. Your poor son! I'm surprised he didn't say he bought "hamster" sandwiches but then they wouldn't eat them. I hope they get another pet that would suit everyone.
Typos you probably fixed:
Andrew held Eleanor hand (Eleanor's)
I'm not hungry," said Elleanor. (Eleanor)
Comment Written 07-Nov-2024
Comment from Wendy G
Well, their desire for a dog has now been replaced by a fixation on getting not one, but two, hamsters. A fun story and they will laugh about it later. Thanks for sharing, and bringing a smile.
Wendy
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Well, their desire for a dog has now been replaced by a fixation on getting not one, but two, hamsters. A fun story and they will laugh about it later. Thanks for sharing, and bringing a smile.
Wendy
Comment Written 07-Nov-2024
Comment from judiverse
I believe Eleanor, in her desire to have a hamster, deliberately misinterpreted what her mother was saying. She heard the reference to New Hampshire and seized on the opportunity to indicate her desire for a hamster. Why a hamster, I don't know, although some people must like them. Then, of course, there has to be a hamster for Charlotte, too. When Dad stops, they're sure it's to pick up two hamsters to go. Wow! Those gals are hard to convince! Dad's explanation starting with "We're not getting any color of a hamster" is so funny. It sounds like a routine from an old radio show. Deloghtful anecdote. judi
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I believe Eleanor, in her desire to have a hamster, deliberately misinterpreted what her mother was saying. She heard the reference to New Hampshire and seized on the opportunity to indicate her desire for a hamster. Why a hamster, I don't know, although some people must like them. Then, of course, there has to be a hamster for Charlotte, too. When Dad stops, they're sure it's to pick up two hamsters to go. Wow! Those gals are hard to convince! Dad's explanation starting with "We're not getting any color of a hamster" is so funny. It sounds like a routine from an old radio show. Deloghtful anecdote. judi
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Don't get a hamster, they bite. This is a really cute story that could be publishable. If you are interested in publishing, you might start taking free info sites: Funds for Writers, Author's Publish, Worldwide Freelance (international site), and there are possibilities on LinkedIn (but I haven't found anything here to interest me). We have a cat like LC. Recently our ten-year-old asked if we could trade her in on a cat that would love him. There are 4 places where you left out a little word.
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Don't get a hamster, they bite. This is a really cute story that could be publishable. If you are interested in publishing, you might start taking free info sites: Funds for Writers, Author's Publish, Worldwide Freelance (international site), and there are possibilities on LinkedIn (but I haven't found anything here to interest me). We have a cat like LC. Recently our ten-year-old asked if we could trade her in on a cat that would love him. There are 4 places where you left out a little word.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
lol A humorous story. Lots of fun to read. When things like this happen in a family, especially due to children misunderstanding words said, it can lead to quite a fiasco! If you're lucky enough to think about it, it's good to write it down after it happens to remember for later and a good laugh. Thanks for sharing.
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lol A humorous story. Lots of fun to read. When things like this happen in a family, especially due to children misunderstanding words said, it can lead to quite a fiasco! If you're lucky enough to think about it, it's good to write it down after it happens to remember for later and a good laugh. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
Comment from BethShelby
This was hilarious. I giggled all the way through it. You did a wonderful job of telling it. I think these girls deserve a dog to keep the cat company while everyone at work. I know dogs need at least a fenced yard and the cat can't go outside. Hamsters never worked for me. They are bad about escaping.
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This was hilarious. I giggled all the way through it. You did a wonderful job of telling it. I think these girls deserve a dog to keep the cat company while everyone at work. I know dogs need at least a fenced yard and the cat can't go outside. Hamsters never worked for me. They are bad about escaping.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Haha! Despite Andrew's strong resistance, I still expected two hamsters to pop out of the sandwich bag. But I very much admire his strong stance. The conversation was wonderful and, although unique to this situation, still reminds me of how much our communications can so often be misunderstood or misconstrued. There are edits here:
Is (it) going to snow...
I (don't) get this and we're not getting a hamster...
As he closed (the) door...
(5th line from the bottom) E(l)eanor
Thanks for sharing, Barbara. Take care Debbie
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Haha! Despite Andrew's strong resistance, I still expected two hamsters to pop out of the sandwich bag. But I very much admire his strong stance. The conversation was wonderful and, although unique to this situation, still reminds me of how much our communications can so often be misunderstood or misconstrued. There are edits here:
Is (it) going to snow...
I (don't) get this and we're not getting a hamster...
As he closed (the) door...
(5th line from the bottom) E(l)eanor
Thanks for sharing, Barbara. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
Comment from mermaids
This is such a cute story. I love how the little girls dwell on getting a hamster and they misunderstood the words "New Hampshire". Excellent dialog here and a fun story to read.
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This is such a cute story. I love how the little girls dwell on getting a hamster and they misunderstood the words "New Hampshire". Excellent dialog here and a fun story to read.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
Comment from GWHARGIS
I enjoyed it. I love when a child gets an idea in their head and like a pit bull they get so obsessed they can't think of anything else. This was adorable with the children chiming in, ignoring the obvious problem of dad not being on board. Lol. Great story. Gretchen
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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I enjoyed it. I love when a child gets an idea in their head and like a pit bull they get so obsessed they can't think of anything else. This was adorable with the children chiming in, ignoring the obvious problem of dad not being on board. Lol. Great story. Gretchen
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understand. Andrew is very stubborn but in a very patient way.
Comment from Sallyo
He hesitated as he thinks.
Tense glitch
Oh, dear! I can see just how this developed. I know someone who proposes something involving someone else then assumes it will happen (without consulting the other person). Thanks for this chapter. I cheered me up no end during my procrastination time!
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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He hesitated as he thinks.
Tense glitch
Oh, dear! I can see just how this developed. I know someone who proposes something involving someone else then assumes it will happen (without consulting the other person). Thanks for this chapter. I cheered me up no end during my procrastination time!
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the catch. I'll fix it and for the kind review.