The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go
Viewing comments for Chapter 42 "Friends, Honesty, & Integrity? "Subtitle: God Never Lets Go!
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Comment from michaelcahill
ah ha. here's a new chapter right here! been waiting a while and I see you already had this up. it is interesting how familiar a lot of the values you speak of are. you mention about being on time. that is something we share and maybe it is part of our generation. I don't see that as much anymore. This is a chapter I wouldn't mind seeing expanded. you have a lot of good thoughts on what friendship means to you and the nature of it and such. as a reader I find that interesting. for me because it is similar to my own feelings. maybe to others because it might differ. I have a friend like the one you see once in a while. within a minute it is like we never parted. you are so correct, the best kind of friend indeed. loving the conversational style of this. draws me in and I don't feel in a hurry to rush through. mike
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013
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ah ha. here's a new chapter right here! been waiting a while and I see you already had this up. it is interesting how familiar a lot of the values you speak of are. you mention about being on time. that is something we share and maybe it is part of our generation. I don't see that as much anymore. This is a chapter I wouldn't mind seeing expanded. you have a lot of good thoughts on what friendship means to you and the nature of it and such. as a reader I find that interesting. for me because it is similar to my own feelings. maybe to others because it might differ. I have a friend like the one you see once in a while. within a minute it is like we never parted. you are so correct, the best kind of friend indeed. loving the conversational style of this. draws me in and I don't feel in a hurry to rush through. mike
Comment Written 08-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013
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hi mate thanks for the great review. As always, we do think of more to write after the fact so we will work on some more. Did you get the bit about the "enema's" That is my very own saying. By the way for anyone else reading this there will be a Chapter of "Geoffese" or Sankeyese" maybe hehe, regarding my own peculiar expressions and sayings. You have already seen one in this chapter. Also we will have a "Geoffossary" or Sankeyossary" explaining the terms I like to claim as my own. The friend I spoke of as you menti0on above is the idea behind these.
Comment from 22allgood
I liked your story about the friends you and Louise have made over the years. Friends do come and go as our lives change, you are not alone in that. I don't necessarily think it is because people think they will have to help though. I think it is just the way life goes as you change jobs and move around. Also changing the way you think as you grow in many ways will change the friends you have. This is because you no longer have things in common. The chapter was well written and good to read.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013
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I liked your story about the friends you and Louise have made over the years. Friends do come and go as our lives change, you are not alone in that. I don't necessarily think it is because people think they will have to help though. I think it is just the way life goes as you change jobs and move around. Also changing the way you think as you grow in many ways will change the friends you have. This is because you no longer have things in common. The chapter was well written and good to read.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013
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Thanks mate.
Comment from cinderbella
Hi Sankey, as usual you have done a wonderful job of writing this chapter. There is only one thing I would question, and that is your use of italics in some sentences seems wholly unnecessary. Emphasizing one sentence like that, in my humble opinion, kind of plays down the rest of the paragraph. I am no expert, and it certainly won't affect my review. I think your memory is amazing, and your ability to express in writing is wonderful. By the way, your wife is beautiful. :) Sandra
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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Hi Sankey, as usual you have done a wonderful job of writing this chapter. There is only one thing I would question, and that is your use of italics in some sentences seems wholly unnecessary. Emphasizing one sentence like that, in my humble opinion, kind of plays down the rest of the paragraph. I am no expert, and it certainly won't affect my review. I think your memory is amazing, and your ability to express in writing is wonderful. By the way, your wife is beautiful. :) Sandra
Comment Written 07-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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Hi Sandra, I have wondered about the italics. I appreciate your review and yes my sweetheart is a real blessing. having Cerebral palsy she has a lot to deal with. While her case is not as severe as some I have known there are still issues with people and so on. She does have a terrific gift of "body language" which I think protects both of us at times, from th3e wolves out there. Thanks again, have not see any of your stuff lately??
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No, I've been really busy. Getting ready to post my next chapter, maybe within the hour. :) Cheers Sandra
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is an extremely touching post that the author has created with this piece of writing. I know what it is like to stay in touch with childhood friends, but unfortunately a few of them are dead. That's why we need to value the ones that are still alive.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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This is an extremely touching post that the author has created with this piece of writing. I know what it is like to stay in touch with childhood friends, but unfortunately a few of them are dead. That's why we need to value the ones that are still alive.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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Thanks friend. Appreciate your lovely review.
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My pleasure.
Comment from BethShelby
I think friends are very important in your life and I suppose it is even more true for women. My husband considers me his best friend and that is enough for him but I have dozens of friends. You are right. People come and go in your life and the ones you have when you're single may be different from the ones after you are married.
older, and both maried married
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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I think friends are very important in your life and I suppose it is even more true for women. My husband considers me his best friend and that is enough for him but I have dozens of friends. You are right. People come and go in your life and the ones you have when you're single may be different from the ones after you are married.
older, and both maried married
Comment Written 05-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Thanks will check the spags my Wireless Mouse is giving me a terrible time atm.
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Written and formatted well in an easy reading style.
Check the 7th and 8th line up from the bottom there's a couple of spelling glitches.
Line 7-fairly=family
Line 8-oknly= only.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Written and formatted well in an easy reading style.
Check the 7th and 8th line up from the bottom there's a couple of spelling glitches.
Line 7-fairly=family
Line 8-oknly= only.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Hi friend I have just been in there and fixed those and some others also added some more "Friends". Thanks for the lovely rating go in and look again as you have the time thanks again.
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Hi again just went in and fixed some more spags and made some additions please check again as you have time thanks.
Comment from Norbanus
Yes, marriage is one of those turning point in life where you change friends. Thanks for sharing this segment of life.
Here are a couple of spots to check:
That was when I decided, from then on - first in, first served. I think the oknly(only)time I changed that
However when we would, again, see each other, it was like we just carried on from the last time we saw each other. (repeated words 'see each other'/'saw each other')
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Yes, marriage is one of those turning point in life where you change friends. Thanks for sharing this segment of life.
Here are a couple of spots to check:
That was when I decided, from then on - first in, first served. I think the oknly(only)time I changed that
However when we would, again, see each other, it was like we just carried on from the last time we saw each other. (repeated words 'see each other'/'saw each other')
Comment Written 05-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Hi friend, appreciate y9ur help. Some of the spags I have been in and corrected but I can see something else you pointed out that I was trying to avoid and looks like I still messed up.
I hate repetitions, too! SOme content has also been added in Edit two. Edit three coming up. Thanks again.
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Hi again just went in and fixed some more spags and made some additions please check again as you have time thanks.
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Repetitions are hard to avoid sometimes but it's worth the effort.
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I totally agree friend and I thought I had fixed that but it slipped past me. Fixed now and I do appreciate you pointing that out. Funny how all we different reviewers miss different things, and when we go back in to fix things we see more that we all missed duh. I appreciate you thanks. Is there more chapters of your fab book I can look at yet?
Might go check.
Comment from Righteous Riter
Good introduction that pulls me in from the start. Good message within this piece which holds to be true about many friendships. When you're doing all the calling and only called when you're needed. Good examples used through out the body of the piece. Good strong conclusion that has me still thinking. Good job and thanks for sharing.
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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Good introduction that pulls me in from the start. Good message within this piece which holds to be true about many friendships. When you're doing all the calling and only called when you're needed. Good examples used through out the body of the piece. Good strong conclusion that has me still thinking. Good job and thanks for sharing.
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Comment Written 05-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Thanks for your review.
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Hi again just went in and fixed some more spags and made some additions please check again as you have time thanks.
Comment from AnnieDawn
I really enjoyed reading your chapter. What a memory you have and it is a great idea to put them into a book. I found a couple of errors though which are minor.
'me (September in 1977.' I think you forgot to finish this sentence by closing with the other end of your parenthesis.
'I think the oknly time I changed that' In this sentence the word 'only' is misspelled.
All in all a great story and I enjoyed reading it. Good luck.
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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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I really enjoyed reading your chapter. What a memory you have and it is a great idea to put them into a book. I found a couple of errors though which are minor.
'me (September in 1977.' I think you forgot to finish this sentence by closing with the other end of your parenthesis.
'I think the oknly time I changed that' In this sentence the word 'only' is misspelled.
All in all a great story and I enjoyed reading it. Good luck.
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Comment Written 05-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Thanks I have to go in and add something I left out anyway so will attend to the spags hope you will return after I do the changes.
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Hi again just went in and fixed some more spags and made some additions please check again as you have time thanks.