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Comment from GWHARGIS
Hahaha. This was hysterical. Knowing Rachelle as I do, she likes being the original. You got the booby prize for trying to befriend Jane Babies. No good deed goes unpunished. Lol. Delightful entry. Gretchen
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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Hahaha. This was hysterical. Knowing Rachelle as I do, she likes being the original. You got the booby prize for trying to befriend Jane Babies. No good deed goes unpunished. Lol. Delightful entry. Gretchen
Comment Written 29-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much, Gretchen, and I really appreciate that you and Rachelle let the rest of us join in the fun of helping to write the story. That was such a wonderful (and very brave) idea!
Comment from Begin Again
No holes barred! LOL You are going to hear it I fear from oh so many sides. Before you get thrown out of the party, I hope you at least saw the food fight and the "police" turned strippers that really turned it into a party! You did a great job, Michele. Happy to have read your version.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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No holes barred! LOL You are going to hear it I fear from oh so many sides. Before you get thrown out of the party, I hope you at least saw the food fight and the "police" turned strippers that really turned it into a party! You did a great job, Michele. Happy to have read your version.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 29-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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Thanks so much, Carol. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Since issues such as losing power for two days in half my apartment kept me from having the chance to tell Rachelle what I would wear to the FanStory party (and, thus, being included in the chapter), I chose to write my version from the perspective of someone who had missed much of the event, and had no idea of the Jane Babies drama. I doubt I'll be writing a follow-up chapter as, after five minutes of hearing her whine, I'd probably have thrown myself off a bridge.
Comment from papa55mike
Whew, I'm glad I didn't get an invite to that party. I'd show up in what I'm wearing right now--a pair of grey sweatpants and an orange pumpkin shirt--for Halloween and rockin' it! What a wonderfully written story. Best of luck with this project! Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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Whew, I'm glad I didn't get an invite to that party. I'd show up in what I'm wearing right now--a pair of grey sweatpants and an orange pumpkin shirt--for Halloween and rockin' it! What a wonderfully written story. Best of luck with this project! Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
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Comment Written 29-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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Thank you for your very kind comments, Mike. As, in real life, I live in jeans and t-shirts in the summer, and jeans and sweatshirts in the winter, I'm all for your outfit of choice. Just stay away from anyone with a knife or carving implements while you're wearing that pumpkin shirt!
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
This was such a fantastic read! You have such a witty way of capturing those slightly chaotic moments we all know too well. But you do so with such humor making it work so well. Your detail about the Fanstory convention was terrific. You brought the entire scene to life so well. Great job! This was such a fun read!
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This was such a fantastic read! You have such a witty way of capturing those slightly chaotic moments we all know too well. But you do so with such humor making it work so well. Your detail about the Fanstory convention was terrific. You brought the entire scene to life so well. Great job! This was such a fun read!
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Comment Written 29-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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Oh my goodness. Thank you so much! I think I'm going to gather all the reviews you've ever sent me, just so I can look back on them when I need an ego boost. You're always so kind and enthusiastic, and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this chapter.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Ohhh, the trouble you are in on SOOOO. MANY. LEVELS here, Missy!!!
1) Salt and paprika! Honestly, what kind of comic mind even thinks this way...and why aren't you famous for it? (it's L'Oreal, and I've had to use it since I was 25 because that's when I grew a Bride of Frankenstein white streak from being pregnant) Back then, it was a darker auburn hue, but as I've aged and my already pale skin has become even paler, the dark auburn looked wrong. I personally think Cheese Doodle orange is quite becoming on me...)
You assess the situation as ME copying JAAAAAAANE? Well, what can I expect from a little trollop in a Come Hither neckline, a faux fur and faux diamonds? I mean, why not just put a number and dollar signs next to your name on that tag you were wearing!!
I DID love the cryptic reference to your number of reviews versus Gretchen's and mine as well as the snarky comment for Tom about the number of sixes we should have. (He's getting quite the bombardment of comments on that, is he not?)
Anyway, thank you for bringing your fun and talent and sparkle (albeit Swarovski crystal style...) to the book. It is so very much more lively and delightful now. You are an absolute golden treasure.
xoxoxox
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Ohhh, the trouble you are in on SOOOO. MANY. LEVELS here, Missy!!!
1) Salt and paprika! Honestly, what kind of comic mind even thinks this way...and why aren't you famous for it? (it's L'Oreal, and I've had to use it since I was 25 because that's when I grew a Bride of Frankenstein white streak from being pregnant) Back then, it was a darker auburn hue, but as I've aged and my already pale skin has become even paler, the dark auburn looked wrong. I personally think Cheese Doodle orange is quite becoming on me...)
You assess the situation as ME copying JAAAAAAANE? Well, what can I expect from a little trollop in a Come Hither neckline, a faux fur and faux diamonds? I mean, why not just put a number and dollar signs next to your name on that tag you were wearing!!
I DID love the cryptic reference to your number of reviews versus Gretchen's and mine as well as the snarky comment for Tom about the number of sixes we should have. (He's getting quite the bombardment of comments on that, is he not?)
Anyway, thank you for bringing your fun and talent and sparkle (albeit Swarovski crystal style...) to the book. It is so very much more lively and delightful now. You are an absolute golden treasure.
xoxoxox
Comment Written 29-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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Did you hear the dramatic, suspenseful music playing in the background before I read your review? Eventually I decided you could take a joke, and read what you had to say--biting my nails the whole time.
The "salt-and-paprika" like came to me in the middle of the night, and I typed it into my phone just to be sure I wouldn't forget it when I wrote the story the next day.
The bit about what hair color you're wearing was actually inspired by the first episode of "Dawson's Creek." I loved that show, even though it aired when I was in my late 30's/early 40's, way out of their demographic. One girl, jealous of another, says to her, in the presence of others: "I love your hair color. What number is that?"
I love your "Cheese Doodle orange" description, although your pictures always looked much more Dorito to me.
Regarding your surprise that I didn't walk around wearing "a number and dollar signs," I think you need to get your eyes checked. What do you think was in the fine print on my name tag?
I'm glad that you picked up on my "snide" comments about reviews and six-star ratings. I thought a little snarkiness was apropos from someone who'd just gotten off a long train ride and missed most of what seems to have been the party of the century.
I'm relieved that you took my comments in such good spirits. (Note to self: Don't turn your back on Rachelle. You never know when she might actually go for retribution.)
Seriously (take advantage of it; this is my one serious comment for the year), I love that you and Gretchen extended your story out for everyone to contribute to. It's been a lot of fun, and some of the other entries are absolutely hysterical!
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I love fun-laced teasing. The I hate-you-just-kidding kind though? That evokes the ripping out of the jugular vein...post haste.
You're always-but-always fun-based, though, so I couldn't have enjoyed it more. (And haha for Cheese Doodle ver Dorito...)
I agree that so many of the offerings for this chapter have been hysterical. It's made for the best week of reading. Plus, the camaraderie side has been really nice, as well. Writers truly ARE a very fun group.
xoxox
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Why are you so intent on making people think I'm not the mean, vicious monster that I am? (I called your hair a Dorito, for goodness' sake! No, no! For badness' sake! See, you've got me doing it too!!!)