Grasping the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Completing The Move"The Followup to Chasing the Elusive Dream
27 total reviews
Comment from Paul Manton
Oh, Beth, I am loving this more and more! You've reminded me of all the things I did in New Orleans - traveled on the Cotton Blossom, went to Irish bars, where I think even the beer was green, visited St.Louis Cathedral - but my favorite experience was sitting by the Mississippi, eating as many beignets as I could afford to buy! I swear I put on 4 pounds in a morning! (and lost a lot more than 4 dollars!)
All your story resonates - traveling over lake Pontchatrain, staying in Slidell - and all the water! Neighbors took us out on their Motor Yacht along the bayous until we reached the some big water near the Gulf - time on the Mississippi on paddle steamers - and, big mistake - sunbathing by the bayou, when I was introduced to fire ants! I didn't know you could leap horizontally from a sunbed, four feet in the air!
People like your Governor usually end in prison in Louisiana - they have a long history of politicians who cook the books - but at least Christi got a great autograph - and with look never discovered the truth about him.
Great reminiscence.
Paul
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Oh, Beth, I am loving this more and more! You've reminded me of all the things I did in New Orleans - traveled on the Cotton Blossom, went to Irish bars, where I think even the beer was green, visited St.Louis Cathedral - but my favorite experience was sitting by the Mississippi, eating as many beignets as I could afford to buy! I swear I put on 4 pounds in a morning! (and lost a lot more than 4 dollars!)
All your story resonates - traveling over lake Pontchatrain, staying in Slidell - and all the water! Neighbors took us out on their Motor Yacht along the bayous until we reached the some big water near the Gulf - time on the Mississippi on paddle steamers - and, big mistake - sunbathing by the bayou, when I was introduced to fire ants! I didn't know you could leap horizontally from a sunbed, four feet in the air!
People like your Governor usually end in prison in Louisiana - they have a long history of politicians who cook the books - but at least Christi got a great autograph - and with look never discovered the truth about him.
Great reminiscence.
Paul
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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His Paul. I'm sorry I late replying to this one. I had to make to go our of town and I had a lot of reviews when I returned. I enjoyed reading about your experiences in Louisiana in when you renewed this post. In the next post, I'll tell a bit about St. Patrick Day and pubs with green beer. I'm so glad you like my stories.
Beth
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Look forward to that.
Paul
Comment from Faith Williams
I doubt many places send moving companies nowadays. New Orleans sounds fascinating. I loved the paragraph about the artists even though one did yell at your son. I never gave it much thought about the parishes, but I guess most cities call them boroughs. Thanks for sharing, Beth. I look forward to reading more.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023
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I doubt many places send moving companies nowadays. New Orleans sounds fascinating. I loved the paragraph about the artists even though one did yell at your son. I never gave it much thought about the parishes, but I guess most cities call them boroughs. Thanks for sharing, Beth. I look forward to reading more.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023
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Thank you faith. Every state but Louisiana calls the districts counties. Louisiana was once part of Mexico and mostly Catholic. It think the church called the districts parishes and Louisiana just kept calling them that. Thanks for continuing to review.
Beth
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Your story-telling has already hooked me in as I did read the first story. But this one exceeds even that. You know exactly how to enchant the reader with geographical and personal detail that make your prose so readable. I knew nothing about New Orleans before but you have painted it in wonderful french colours that, as a francophile, I would love to see. Thanks for sharing your story, Beth. Debbie
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2023
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Your story-telling has already hooked me in as I did read the first story. But this one exceeds even that. You know exactly how to enchant the reader with geographical and personal detail that make your prose so readable. I knew nothing about New Orleans before but you have painted it in wonderful french colours that, as a francophile, I would love to see. Thanks for sharing your story, Beth. Debbie
Comment Written 23-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2023
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I'm pleased to hear you say my story hooked you. I appreciate all you said in your review. It is the kind of things I like to hear. Much appreciated review.
Beth
Comment from Anne Johnston
I enjoyed reading your story about your move and your interesting experiences as you explored your new surroundings. Moving is hard, but looks like you and your family settled in here well.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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I enjoyed reading your story about your move and your interesting experiences as you explored your new surroundings. Moving is hard, but looks like you and your family settled in here well.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you Anne. I really appreciate your nice review and comments.
Beth
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You are welcome, Beth.
Comment from Spitfire
I visited New Orleans and the French Quarter once over forty years ago and loved the atmosphere. I enjoyed following your family around especially since you included personal snippets i.e. Don touching the paint and Christi wanting an autograph.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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I visited New Orleans and the French Quarter once over forty years ago and loved the atmosphere. I enjoyed following your family around especially since you included personal snippets i.e. Don touching the paint and Christi wanting an autograph.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you, New Orleans is a unique town. It is almost like visiting another country. They have different accent there and the are a fun loving bunch of people. The French Quarter is especailly differents.
Thanks so much for the six stars.
Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
So now I know a little more of the rest of the story! Excellent writing. Your writing is such that I did not ever have to strain to formulate an image of what was happening and who was there. Stressing the fact that your writing talents far exceed mine, I have two miniscule suggestions: In thst fourth paragraph, I believe you need a comma after "since I wasn't working". Otherwise, it seems to read that you were working the kids. Also, I don't think you need that word "old" preceding "antebellum"as it seems redundant. Looking forward to more!
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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So now I know a little more of the rest of the story! Excellent writing. Your writing is such that I did not ever have to strain to formulate an image of what was happening and who was there. Stressing the fact that your writing talents far exceed mine, I have two miniscule suggestions: In thst fourth paragraph, I believe you need a comma after "since I wasn't working". Otherwise, it seems to read that you were working the kids. Also, I don't think you need that word "old" preceding "antebellum"as it seems redundant. Looking forward to more!
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you Jim for a great review. I'm pleased you took the time to mention some things that needed attention. I fixed them. I really enjoy you nice comments. They probably more than I deserve but I subject to flattery. lol I'm pleased you seem to like my writing.
Beth
Comment from royowen
Thanks for sharing your days in Louisiana Beth. These memories must be therapeutic for you, and they must've been a period in your life worthy of reflection, they are certainly that way for me, I loved my time as a dad. Beautifully written blessings Roy
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thanks for sharing your days in Louisiana Beth. These memories must be therapeutic for you, and they must've been a period in your life worthy of reflection, they are certainly that way for me, I loved my time as a dad. Beautifully written blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you Roy, I think writing about your memories are therapeutic. If you can dredge them up, I think it help keep you brain active and improves your memory.
Beth
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I have posted a few, it?s details I have problems with Beth, it would turn into fiction.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I first became aware of Louisiana's knack for calling areas "parishes" during Hurricane Katrina. I had never heard of this before.
Beth, after you mentioned that people were not being notified of your posts, I realized that I wasn't being notified of several others' posts. I wonder how many people are not seeing my posts. I hope it gets straightened out soon.
Moving to a new city, especially if it is full of life and history, can be a lot of fun and a great experience for children. Thanks for sharing this story with us.
Pam
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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I first became aware of Louisiana's knack for calling areas "parishes" during Hurricane Katrina. I had never heard of this before.
Beth, after you mentioned that people were not being notified of your posts, I realized that I wasn't being notified of several others' posts. I wonder how many people are not seeing my posts. I hope it gets straightened out soon.
Moving to a new city, especially if it is full of life and history, can be a lot of fun and a great experience for children. Thanks for sharing this story with us.
Pam
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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Thank you Pam. New Orleans is a place like no other city in the US. It is mixture of cultures and a very old city with a lot of history. In that sense is a bit like St Augustine. The original residents were French from Canada but there was also a large Irish population and more recently people from all over the world. Voodoo is part of culture but the majority of people are Catholic.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I will have to search out the previous story. Thank you for sharing this on with us. I enjoyed reading and didn't find any way to improve this post. When we were in New Orleans, I was introduced to Muffuletta sandwiches. They are good too.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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I will have to search out the previous story. Thank you for sharing this on with us. I enjoyed reading and didn't find any way to improve this post. When we were in New Orleans, I was introduced to Muffuletta sandwiches. They are good too.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you Barbara, Thanks for reminding me of the muffulettas. They are good sandwiches. New Orlands is known of its food. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
Beth
Comment from Ulla
I loved this, Beth, I have been missing your narratives of your lovely family. So you're now in New Orleans. I have to say I love that city.I will certainly look up the story before this. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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I loved this, Beth, I have been missing your narratives of your lovely family. So you're now in New Orleans. I have to say I love that city.I will certainly look up the story before this. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Than you Ulla. New Orleans is a fun city. Like everyone it isn't all good but it is unique and interesting the poeple see to manage to have a goodtime.
Beth