Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

I really enjoy this story as the animals have personalities and Ava has decided to not only save them but enjoy them as her gang of friends. The goat seems like he is going to add complications to her life. Having raised goats for several years, I can assure you that have personalities and love tricks.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2023

Hi Carol,
Thank you for the encouraging comments about the writing and the characters. I appreciate you sharing about goats. I've found them to be just as you say.
Have a wonderful week.
Debi

Comment from Cathy M

Excellent

I always enjoy reading more of your saga with the shipwreck and your animal friends. The storytelling is done with a lightness and you make it easy to read and follow. I am invested in these animals and the MC.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023

Hi Cathy M,
Thank you for the kind comments about the writing and how you enjoy the story. I appreciate the encouragement.
Debi

Comment from Jim Wile

Excellent

Great chapter, debi. Who'd have thought the stinkin' goat would give Ava more trouble than the horses! Nice bit of comic relief. I loved the dialog she had with the goat. Interesting how Apollo responded to his name too. This is a great story so far. - Jim

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Hi Jim,
Thank you for the encouraging comments. Yes, you have to watch out for goats. They seem to love to make trouble.
Debi

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Goats are notoriously awkward and difficult to handle as they have a mind of their own so I can understand the frustration here. Glad there was a peaceful ending to this story though Debi, I was entertained here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023

Hi Dolly,
Yes, you've got to love how mischievous goats are. They certainly have minds of their own. Thank you for the encouraging comments.
Debi

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

I knew the goat was going to present some type of challenge. Even so, I read this chapter wondering what unexpected and unpredictable things the goat would do. The goat did not disappoint. I enjoyed your detailed descriptions making it easy to envision each scene. Looking forward to the next chapter.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023

Hi LJbutterfly,
Yes, that goat has a mind of his own. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter and the goat's antics. I appreciate the encouraging comments.
Debi

Comment from rwilliam

Excellent

This is such a cute story. I really like how you painted this chapter for me. I could see it in my mind and I enjoyed the 'show'. :)

This is the first chapter I've read-so far, and I hope to read more ( away from home right now).

You have peaked my curiosity and left me wanting to go back and catch up to what I read today. Good job.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Hi rwilliam,
Thank you for your kind comments about the writing. I appreciate the encouragement.
Debi

Comment from Spitfire

Exceptional

I love the humor in this and the comparison to Grendel. That goat acted more like a mule, I'm thinking. A lot of action in this. I could see it as an animated feature. Your writing is superb.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2023

Hi Shari,
Thank you for the encouraging comments about the writing and the fabulous six stars. Your comment about the goat acting like a mule made me laugh.
Have a great week.
Debi

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

This post caused me to smile. In a novel, I'm writing there is a very naughty goat. I'm having fun with this goat. Thank you for sharing this post with us. I found no way to improve it.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Hi barbara.wilkey,
Thank you for the fun comments about goats and the encouragement.
Debi

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Somehow I knew she would have trouble with the goat. LOL I had a mama goat and two kids on my ranch years ago. I loved them, but they were rambunctious and unpredictable, but fun. I am enjoying this adventure Debi. Well done. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023

Hi Nancy,
Thank you for the comments about your goats and how rambunctious and unpredictable they are. They certainly keep things interesting. Thank you for the encouraging comments.
Debi

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Debi, this is a delightful story. I will have to make sure I don't miss more than I already have, so I will fan you. I loved the way you handled the goat Grendel. A very appropriate name for that little monster.
Now that the five animals are happily eating, it's time for Ava to find some food. Lots of regards, Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023

Hi Ulla,
Thank you for the kind comments. I appreciate your encouragement.
Debi