The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go
Viewing comments for Chapter 23 "It is a Dog's Life Sometimes"Subtitle: God Never Lets Go!
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Comment from M. Kari Barr
I have not read the previous chapters, but it is obvious you have a great memory. It is good to write all this down even without children or nieces and nephews to share it with, it is still an interesting history.
I think if you get it all written then when you go back to edit, then you should perhaps stick with a theme for each chapter. Like an Amway chapter would go into more detail about what it was like to make a sale...I am interested in the life and experiences of entrepreneurs and would have liked to have read more about it.
So then another chapter just on your political life. and so on.
I gave it a moderate rating simply because it was a tad bit tedious to me...I prefer fantasy to reality...sorry <3
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reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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I have not read the previous chapters, but it is obvious you have a great memory. It is good to write all this down even without children or nieces and nephews to share it with, it is still an interesting history.
I think if you get it all written then when you go back to edit, then you should perhaps stick with a theme for each chapter. Like an Amway chapter would go into more detail about what it was like to make a sale...I am interested in the life and experiences of entrepreneurs and would have liked to have read more about it.
So then another chapter just on your political life. and so on.
I gave it a moderate rating simply because it was a tad bit tedious to me...I prefer fantasy to reality...sorry <3
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Comment Written 03-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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Bit sorry for basis of Moderate rating,sorry. I did originally write on themes but decided sequential was better.
Comment from bmethner
You are quite the storyteller, Mr. Sankey. Everything from selling Amway to teaching music lessons and political jaunt in between. I did get lost in some of the detail but what a rich, interesting life you have led. Writing is a good tool to relate all your life's adventures.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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You are quite the storyteller, Mr. Sankey. Everything from selling Amway to teaching music lessons and political jaunt in between. I did get lost in some of the detail but what a rich, interesting life you have led. Writing is a good tool to relate all your life's adventures.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Thanks new friend. Was the Four a mistake? I have done that too? Thanks for the great review. You may find the previous chapter still has rewards on it too if you like. Will l,ook for your stuff I like reciprocating.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
I think everyone sold Amway in one time or another.
What do you mean the wrong side of the road? In Canada the hydro bill is not the water bill it is the electric bill.lol
Very well written.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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I think everyone sold Amway in one time or another.
What do you mean the wrong side of the road? In Canada the hydro bill is not the water bill it is the electric bill.lol
Very well written.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Hehe I was just mucking around. Interesting about the Hydro Bill. Yeah the only ones did any good at Amway were those with a heap of Downliners doing something good. Thanks for a great review.
Comment from Sasha
My sister also sold Amway and finally quit for the same reasons. I laughed when you talked about politics in Oz and politics in the US. Yes, we are most definitely backwards! the story about Bradley is very sad. It is nice that you kept in contact with him. Your comment about feeling like you were a babysitter for parents that wanted to drop their kids off so they could go shopping, is very interesting. It is also unfortunate for the talented ones that never got the opportunity to continue with their training.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2017
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My sister also sold Amway and finally quit for the same reasons. I laughed when you talked about politics in Oz and politics in the US. Yes, we are most definitely backwards! the story about Bradley is very sad. It is nice that you kept in contact with him. Your comment about feeling like you were a babysitter for parents that wanted to drop their kids off so they could go shopping, is very interesting. It is also unfortunate for the talented ones that never got the opportunity to continue with their training.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2017
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Thanks for reading this unrewarded. I am trying to get the funny money up for the Revive Ceritifcates. This is the last run before I try and Self Publish. Ihad to give away the teaching for several reasons....Child abuse and so on was on the increase and I worried abvout someone making false accusations against me even though Louise was always close by. ALso being on the pension I worried about tax liability and loss of Pension if I earned too much. Damnit and as I said the child minding thing and parents not willing to get a cheap piano for their budding concert pianists to get a go. It was always a real joy to finally get someone that had promise.
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It must have been so fulfilling with a child was able to continue with their training.
Comment from scd41
Sankey, I do not know what happened to Chapters 8 to 13. Your experience is really so vast which include AMWAY selling, dabbling in politics, giving music lessons to name a few. I know so many who walked into the trap of AMWAY and am sorry to learn that you too had to leave midway climbing on their Pyramid'. Am interested to read next 'They Always Want You in Their Debt'.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Sankey, I do not know what happened to Chapters 8 to 13. Your experience is really so vast which include AMWAY selling, dabbling in politics, giving music lessons to name a few. I know so many who walked into the trap of AMWAY and am sorry to learn that you too had to leave midway climbing on their Pyramid'. Am interested to read next 'They Always Want You in Their Debt'.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Will look into it ok I did a lot of promoting other day I am sure those chapters are still there. AMWAY got into a lot of churches back in the seventies here people claiming the founders were Christians and all that same as a new thing called mannatech these days. Thanks talk more later.
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Ch 8 -13 are there and there are "Carrots still on there get back into it before they fall off ok! Thanks heaps for your input!
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jay Squirtes had a problem with one of his chapters of his book I am wondering if something similar happened to mine so you could not see 9 to 14 I went through and made sure they are not in preview mode and open to public. let me know how you go might have to ask Tom about it.
Comment from robina1978
A lengthy chapter but that is nice. I think you write mainly about a scam, involving politics. I like the idea and the title.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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A lengthy chapter but that is nice. I think you write mainly about a scam, involving politics. I like the idea and the title.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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This my autobiography I have experienced everything have written about hope you will go back to the start, if you have not done so but I think I recognize your name anyway. Thanks cheers.
Comment from seaglass
Everything is perfect with this chapter. I think it was a great opportunity for you to teach children with special challenges. I tried to get music programs introduced to the organization I worked in, I believe music is great therapy but they never wanted to allot any money to it.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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Everything is perfect with this chapter. I think it was a great opportunity for you to teach children with special challenges. I tried to get music programs introduced to the organization I worked in, I believe music is great therapy but they never wanted to allot any money to it.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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Still remember the Movie with Richard Dreyfuss as Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus where he was going to retire after the principal and board removed music from the school programmes.
I am left handed and they say we kacky handed (southpaw)folks do tend to music apparently using "the other side of our brains hehe" I ran an add for teaching one time saying ' Use the other side of your brain come for music lessons...I got no replies ha. Thanks for reviewing again.
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
kept in touch with he and his mother (him)
andÃ? have the ability to
A wonderful story. I am 51 and have had a leg amputated. It is so sad how people assume the disabled are incapable of something instead of figuring out 'how' to help them do it. You are to be commended for doing so.
This has several unnecessary commas you might want to remove as it does affect the flow.
Take care, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2014
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kept in touch with he and his mother (him)
andÃ? have the ability to
A wonderful story. I am 51 and have had a leg amputated. It is so sad how people assume the disabled are incapable of something instead of figuring out 'how' to help them do it. You are to be commended for doing so.
This has several unnecessary commas you might want to remove as it does affect the flow.
Take care, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 02-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2014
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Hi Debbie that "A" error thing was an FS foible hopefully won't come back now :( will check the commas again I am a bit heavy on commas but sometimes they really are important. Appreciate the visit. Can't remember if we have met before. I got all the chapters in sequence now and only one more LAST chapter before the book is done...unless I do some more eddit ediit edit hehe.
Comment from DionysusDeVille
When we take on jobs such as teachers or coaches we really do become like part time therapists and also parents too but its still a rewarding experience
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014
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When we take on jobs such as teachers or coaches we really do become like part time therapists and also parents too but its still a rewarding experience
Comment Written 23-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014
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Right did I say I felt like I was a Child minding centre some times. The kids often had nothing to practise on from week to week. Thanks for your review. I only just put this up again today as I added a link to Web site I run where I added a MP3 for a song I wrote about the Stores. I tried to add just the MP3 file in the special Advanced options but too big :( hope you heard it.
Comment from Selina Stambi
Geoff,
What an eventful life you have led, friend!
I've been a teacher too - amazing how we get involved in our students' lives, isn't it?
The length of this chapter is perfect - not too long.
Good formatting - very easy on the eye.
You've come a long way, sir - well done!
Sonali
I would often listen to the student tell about their problems(,) at home
named Bradley, (who) had caught Viral Pneumonia, while an inpatient at one
resulted in some (gangrene) and the
I had kept in touch with (him) and his mother
. I remember, (during) that last couple of days
, and not living on (turnover), as I did.
At one time, I did a combined concert, of my organ students and my Niece's Dancing students ... suggest: ... I once did a combined concert with my organ students and my niece's dancing students (no uppercases required)
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
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Geoff,
What an eventful life you have led, friend!
I've been a teacher too - amazing how we get involved in our students' lives, isn't it?
The length of this chapter is perfect - not too long.
Good formatting - very easy on the eye.
You've come a long way, sir - well done!
Sonali
I would often listen to the student tell about their problems(,) at home
named Bradley, (who) had caught Viral Pneumonia, while an inpatient at one
resulted in some (gangrene) and the
I had kept in touch with (him) and his mother
. I remember, (during) that last couple of days
, and not living on (turnover), as I did.
At one time, I did a combined concert, of my organ students and my Niece's Dancing students ... suggest: ... I once did a combined concert with my organ students and my niece's dancing students (no uppercases required)
Comment Written 20-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
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OK thanks will get back to this appreciate your review and the spag pickups.