Something to be Proud of
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Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Author,
I also think your elders deserve some of the credit, here, too. Even if they didn't realize it at the time, or didn't even mean to inspire you. Some of us respond to challenges and some of us to goading (bad as that may be. *smile* ) With me, tacky as it sounds, don't ever tell me I CAN'T do something, or I will probably HURT you moving you out of my way to go do it. hahaha
Sounds to me like those coaches really motivated you in their own way - and it worked out for ALL of you. Nice job.
This was really interesting. And congrats on finding the sweet spot. Good luck in the voting!
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2018
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Dear Mystery Author,
I also think your elders deserve some of the credit, here, too. Even if they didn't realize it at the time, or didn't even mean to inspire you. Some of us respond to challenges and some of us to goading (bad as that may be. *smile* ) With me, tacky as it sounds, don't ever tell me I CAN'T do something, or I will probably HURT you moving you out of my way to go do it. hahaha
Sounds to me like those coaches really motivated you in their own way - and it worked out for ALL of you. Nice job.
This was really interesting. And congrats on finding the sweet spot. Good luck in the voting!
Comment Written 29-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2018
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Thank you Robyn. You could be right but I still think that coach is a jerk. This incident happened 40 years ago and he still brigs it up every time we meet. But I'm like you I don't like to be told I can't either. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Bill Schott
Great story, Earl. I have noticed that there are more guys of every other sport than wrestling. I wrestled, as well, but I never could beat Mike Hearner to represent my weight. I did pin my first fish on my first real match though. Such a feeling.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Great story, Earl. I have noticed that there are more guys of every other sport than wrestling. I wrestled, as well, but I never could beat Mike Hearner to represent my weight. I did pin my first fish on my first real match though. Such a feeling.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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How'd you know it was me? I won my very first match also. I Wrestled in the Army too at open tournaments. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from l.d.lauritzen
I have to admit the story touched me more than some because I was the heavyweight on my high school wrestling team. I still remember all the time I spent in the steam and mat room to make weight. Didn't think you needed to compare it to scoring a touchdown-wrestlers have a more personal pride. My coach was called Sharkey and I'll tell you-he'd have gotten that kids name.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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I have to admit the story touched me more than some because I was the heavyweight on my high school wrestling team. I still remember all the time I spent in the steam and mat room to make weight. Didn't think you needed to compare it to scoring a touchdown-wrestlers have a more personal pride. My coach was called Sharkey and I'll tell you-he'd have gotten that kids name.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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I know wrestlers have more personal pride, but I had to break it down for the non wrestlers. I actually had one conpare it to WWE. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from meeshu
This is a pleasure to read. Your writing is smooth and the language is colorful. I grew up on campus Iowa State Univ. at that time center of collegian wrestling, so I can relate. I can also relate to the O.G. at 16, sadly. good story, interesting, good luck..
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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This is a pleasure to read. Your writing is smooth and the language is colorful. I grew up on campus Iowa State Univ. at that time center of collegian wrestling, so I can relate. I can also relate to the O.G. at 16, sadly. good story, interesting, good luck..
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thank you. Were you at Iowa when Nate Carr was there? My friend wrestled him our senior year and he was the only one Nate didn't pin. I appreciate you taking the time to read my work.
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I was aware of Carr in the early eighties. I grew up watching Dan Gable, the Peterson brothers and Chris Taylor. Jim Gibbons was in my class in H.S...
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
It takes something like that to bring you back in line. You did well. LOL, what a fight that must have been. I loved it that your mother gave you hard labour all through Christmas, I should have done that to my sons!! Well done, loved the story, and good luck in the contest. ;)) sandra xx
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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It takes something like that to bring you back in line. You did well. LOL, what a fight that must have been. I loved it that your mother gave you hard labour all through Christmas, I should have done that to my sons!! Well done, loved the story, and good luck in the contest. ;)) sandra xx
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thank you very muc. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from tfawcus
I think you are right. The best and most memorable victories in this life are the ones you pull off against the odds. I'm not familiar with the wrestling terminology but you describe things so clearly that isn't a problem.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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I think you are right. The best and most memorable victories in this life are the ones you pull off against the odds. I'm not familiar with the wrestling terminology but you describe things so clearly that isn't a problem.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from royowen
I was amazed at the fact you drank a whole bottle of booze and lived. In a sense you were very fortunate. It surprises me that institution don't teach grace, when someone serves time, it should be forgotten. But well done, it's amazing what can trigger a sporting miracle, they're not common, but worthwhile witnessing when they happen. Well done, a most enjoyable story, blessings, Roy
Typo : The problem was (I) was (I) skipping...2: similar to wrest(l)ing at Three rivers stadium.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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I was amazed at the fact you drank a whole bottle of booze and lived. In a sense you were very fortunate. It surprises me that institution don't teach grace, when someone serves time, it should be forgotten. But well done, it's amazing what can trigger a sporting miracle, they're not common, but worthwhile witnessing when they happen. Well done, a most enjoyable story, blessings, Roy
Typo : The problem was (I) was (I) skipping...2: similar to wrest(l)ing at Three rivers stadium.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thank you Roy. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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Most welcome
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Well I think that was a lot to be proud of! I know I couldn't have done it, but probably because I'm a girl. =] Very well done and I saw no errors. I hope you do well in the contest. Rox
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Well I think that was a lot to be proud of! I know I couldn't have done it, but probably because I'm a girl. =] Very well done and I saw no errors. I hope you do well in the contest. Rox
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thanks Rox. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from His Grayness
I found this to be quite a well written and very interesting story which I enjoyed in all dimensions and to which I really have no suggestions of improvement. My thanks to this author for a delightful story! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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I found this to be quite a well written and very interesting story which I enjoyed in all dimensions and to which I really have no suggestions of improvement. My thanks to this author for a delightful story! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work. Thanks for the five stars.
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The delight was all mine thanks to YOU! Vance
Comment from apky
Although much of what you delineate in your story is not familiar to an outsider like me, what pulled me into the story and kept me reading was how you executed the story, making it interesting enough for me to read it through.
Oh, and of course it reminded me of the fact that Trump once was a huge figure in WWE!
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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Although much of what you delineate in your story is not familiar to an outsider like me, what pulled me into the story and kept me reading was how you executed the story, making it interesting enough for me to read it through.
Oh, and of course it reminded me of the fact that Trump once was a huge figure in WWE!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.