Roping
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Comment from Begin Again
Oh brave heart you are! Almost became the sacrificial offering though if you hit the rocks with a bang! Looks like you have lead a very interesting but possibly dangerous life. Smiles to you!
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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Oh brave heart you are! Almost became the sacrificial offering though if you hit the rocks with a bang! Looks like you have lead a very interesting but possibly dangerous life. Smiles to you!
Comment Written 23-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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Yup, and is still on the role:)
Comment from Wendy G
You sound like a very courageous lady - always ready for a wild ride! Just as well you had the gloves. Well written true story, and interesting. Best wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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You sound like a very courageous lady - always ready for a wild ride! Just as well you had the gloves. Well written true story, and interesting. Best wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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Thank you:)
Comment from cupa tea
No roping for me either should I have the chance to see something like that.
Great little story...Didn't see anything to correct....
Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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No roping for me either should I have the chance to see something like that.
Great little story...Didn't see anything to correct....
Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 22-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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Thank you for jumping in with me:)
Comment from LisaMay
I enjoyed reading about the differences between you and your husband -you are more spontaneous and adventure-seeking, though regretting it. I am pleased you did not end up as a human sacrifice like in the old Mayan days!
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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I enjoyed reading about the differences between you and your husband -you are more spontaneous and adventure-seeking, though regretting it. I am pleased you did not end up as a human sacrifice like in the old Mayan days!
Comment Written 22-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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Thank you for jumping in with me:)
Comment from estory
This is sort of like bungee jumping on steroids. I like how describe the effect of being pushed off the cliff and free falling down to the water, clutching the rope only just in time to avoid smacking into the water. This kind of stuff is not for me. I'm scared of heights. estory
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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This is sort of like bungee jumping on steroids. I like how describe the effect of being pushed off the cliff and free falling down to the water, clutching the rope only just in time to avoid smacking into the water. This kind of stuff is not for me. I'm scared of heights. estory
Comment Written 22-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
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I am scared and dumb in the same time:)
Comment from nor84
Just so you know, the purpose of this review is to be helpful. I will point out any SPAG errors I see and rate according to site guidelines. SPAG means Spelling, Punctuation And Grammar. I may also comment on formatting issues. I will not give a five or six-star review unless I believe the work warrants it.
There's a problem with overuse of the exclamation point (!) To exclaim means to SAY or shout something quick, urgent, with force, or as a command, like "Fire!" or "Get outta here!" If overused or used incorrectly, as in thought or narration, it loses its effectiveness.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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Just so you know, the purpose of this review is to be helpful. I will point out any SPAG errors I see and rate according to site guidelines. SPAG means Spelling, Punctuation And Grammar. I may also comment on formatting issues. I will not give a five or six-star review unless I believe the work warrants it.
There's a problem with overuse of the exclamation point (!) To exclaim means to SAY or shout something quick, urgent, with force, or as a command, like "Fire!" or "Get outta here!" If overused or used incorrectly, as in thought or narration, it loses its effectiveness.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for your suggestions:)
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Iza. LOL I do realize that this story has lots of potential However when you are a dummy like me that does not understand what a "cenote" is, you can easily understand why the rest of the story would have no meaning with or without a rope. Perhaps it would be lots better if you put some notes explaining exactly what it is. Sorry. Bob
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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Hi, Iza. LOL I do realize that this story has lots of potential However when you are a dummy like me that does not understand what a "cenote" is, you can easily understand why the rest of the story would have no meaning with or without a rope. Perhaps it would be lots better if you put some notes explaining exactly what it is. Sorry. Bob
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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Roger that Mr. Bob:) will slice an explanation across the nation:)
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ccording to Wikipedia, ?A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Especially associated with the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, cenotes were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings.?
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Good Iza. Now attach this to your post. :) Bob
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Good Iza. Now attach this to your post. :) Bob
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your contest entry was intense, Iza. I could feel the tension of not knowing what was going to happen and then being afraid. I'm thrilled it ended well for you.
May I suggest ~
Every time I am close to a death experience I promise God, that I will be a good girl, and never go overboard! Usually the excitement of the new adventure overcomes the promise.
I booked a trip to a cenote in Mexico. I think the name of the cenote was Dzitnup. There were two ways to get to the "bottom of it": the old fashion way: les stairs; or via a fast rope straight through the middle of that black pit!
My husband, wise man, he[ delete he ] chose the stairs. I opted for the rope. As I approached the launching spot, I realized my descent[ would be ] will be a bumpy ride.
I went down [ like a bullet, ] as a bullet and wondering what the heck I [was supposed to do . . . ] supposed to do with those oversized gloves[gloves. I heard . . ., I hear somebody screaming:" put your hands on the rope, or you'll crash. Gloves will slow...[ add quote marks here ] Automatically(,) I clenched to the rope, just in time for the landing. I found myself dangling two meters above water. Everybody relaxed(,) and asked ] told me ] me: "now let go of the rope, we'll catch you."
Now, I know the gloves were for smoothing my descent. Roping? No more!
This is a true story and it happened in a trip that I took in 2016. After that experience I never touched a rope.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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Your contest entry was intense, Iza. I could feel the tension of not knowing what was going to happen and then being afraid. I'm thrilled it ended well for you.
May I suggest ~
Every time I am close to a death experience I promise God, that I will be a good girl, and never go overboard! Usually the excitement of the new adventure overcomes the promise.
I booked a trip to a cenote in Mexico. I think the name of the cenote was Dzitnup. There were two ways to get to the "bottom of it": the old fashion way: les stairs; or via a fast rope straight through the middle of that black pit!
My husband, wise man, he[ delete he ] chose the stairs. I opted for the rope. As I approached the launching spot, I realized my descent[ would be ] will be a bumpy ride.
I went down [ like a bullet, ] as a bullet and wondering what the heck I [was supposed to do . . . ] supposed to do with those oversized gloves[gloves. I heard . . ., I hear somebody screaming:" put your hands on the rope, or you'll crash. Gloves will slow...[ add quote marks here ] Automatically(,) I clenched to the rope, just in time for the landing. I found myself dangling two meters above water. Everybody relaxed(,) and asked ] told me ] me: "now let go of the rope, we'll catch you."
Now, I know the gloves were for smoothing my descent. Roping? No more!
This is a true story and it happened in a trip that I took in 2016. After that experience I never touched a rope.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much Jan for the grammar corrections:) you made my story better.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Iza, this is a great story. iwould jus have been too scared. Please do keep to the same tense.
I realized my descent will be a bumpy ride. = I realized my descent would be a bumpy ride
I went down as a bullet and wondering what the heck I supposed to do with those oversized gloves, I hear somebody screaming: = I went down as as a bullet and wondered what the heck I was supposed to do with those oversized cloves. I heard somebody screaming.
I hope this helps. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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Hi Iza, this is a great story. iwould jus have been too scared. Please do keep to the same tense.
I realized my descent will be a bumpy ride. = I realized my descent would be a bumpy ride
I went down as a bullet and wondering what the heck I supposed to do with those oversized gloves, I hear somebody screaming: = I went down as as a bullet and wondered what the heck I was supposed to do with those oversized cloves. I heard somebody screaming.
I hope this helps. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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Hi Ulla:) I'm trying to keep those verbs in check:) but no chance for success so far:(
Comment from jenintorre
My goodness how brave you were. Rather you than me. Sounds like a terrifying experience. A very exciting read. Good luck in the competition. Best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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My goodness how brave you were. Rather you than me. Sounds like a terrifying experience. A very exciting read. Good luck in the competition. Best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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I am not sure if I am brave or super dumb to put myself in extreme situations:)