Comment from judester

Excellent

You have a great story telling skill that makes the reader feel that they are leaning into the conversation. I love the different versions of the same trip.
Like the kid is riding with his mom and she points to the house on the hill saying,
"0h this is my friend. Shirley's house. She is so fun and witty, she travels and acts, she is my great friend."

Then the kid is riding with his father and the father points to the same house and says,
"That's where that nut Shirley lives.
I promise to read some more of your wonderful stories. I love the little glimpses into someone else's life. Just read the one with the "fake" spider and your artistic removal. Cheers, j

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2019

Thanks, Judester. I very much appreciate this funny and encouraging review. xo

Comment from JudyE

Excellent

Your comments about perception are so true. The phrase 'one man's poison' comes to mind too. At least the Birthday Girl enjoyed her camping holiday.

I did wonder if 'gorge-and-waterfall infused town' should be 'gorge-and-waterfall-infused town' with an extra hyphen after 'waterfall'. I'm not sure if it should or not.

Thanks for an enjoyable read.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2019

I think you're right about the additional hyphen, Judy. Thank you! I'll get right to that.

And thanks for the review and your feedback. Always appreciated. xo

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

Contrasting views and opinions are the bread and butter of writing. You have captured the wonder of the scenery through the young girl's eyes and set this against the practicalities that mar the trip for her parents. As you say, perceptions are everything.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019

Thank you, tfawcus! I totally appreciate this review. It's both encouraging and helpful. xo

Comment from Tedd Turton

Excellent

It's one of life's mysteries isn't it. Politics, court-cases and even marriages. Our own versions of truth.
Great example here.
As always, wonderful story telling.
Most entertaining.
The very best,
Tedd Turton

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019

What a lovely and helpful review, Tedd. Thank you for this terrific feedback. xo

Comment from zanya

Excellent

Lots and lots of lols reading this most interesting item on perception - we forget, of course, most of the time that we view the world through our very own lense not someone elses - well done

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019

It's so true, Zanya. Thanks for the wonderful review. xo

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

So true that perspectives dictate how people see, and what they feel, about every situation they encounter. Well crafted and captures the essence of the different perspective spot on.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019

What a nice review this is, Brett. Thank you for the thought that went into these helpful words. I appreciate it. xo

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

LOL!!! I can well imagine that, the two versions about the same thing and being totally different. Shame they didn't walk up to the waterfall, that would have been a nice little walk. I really enjoyed reading this, well done! :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019

Thank you, Sandra. I always appreciate your feedback so much. xo

Comment from Coco Jane

Excellent

Neat two-way view of the camping trip.
You could use this as the basis for a story, alternating between the girl's version and the mother's.
A friend of mine, mother of four, says she detests camping because she has to do all the stuff she does at home--cooking, washing dishes, etc.--without the modern conveniences of a stove and running water and a furnace.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019

My mother used to have a similar lament about weekends at our lake house: twice the work, plus packing and unpacking. My daughter's take on camping is this: Why would I want to work really hard all week long at my job then, on the weekends, pretend I'm homeless?

Anyway, thank you for the very nice review. I appreciate it.

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Haha - Annie Hall was one of my all time favorites and I remember that line well.

You're so right about perceptions. That's why it has to be hard for the police to get a good account of a crime scene from just one witness.

I experienced just one camping excursion. It was just for one night, so it may not count. Anyway, I came home with a tick in my leg. Disgusting! This was another enjoyable read, Rachelle. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019

Yes, police have to be good at assessing not only what was said by a witness but whether or not s/he seems reliable. I give them so much credit!

Ugh! A tick??!! That would be enough to make me never camp again, too! (I've had only one camping experience, too. It cured me for the remainder of my life.)

Thanks for the nice review. xo

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Good write! I had to smile as I compared and contrasted the two accounts. Now and then my adult children and I will stumble on a family memory...inevitably we three end up verbally diminishing because our perspectives and perceptions are so diverse! Makes you wonder how eye witness testimony ever holds up in court!---Karenina

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019

Doesn't it, though, Karenina!! I totally hear what you're saying!

Thanks for the very nice review. I appreciate it.