Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "A New Hamster?"A collection of short stories
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Comment from jim vecchio
A very humorous story. You could almost have entered it as a "Dialogue Only Story". Thanks for the notes at the bottom which added reality to the tale. I'll look forward to more of this.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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A very humorous story. You could almost have entered it as a "Dialogue Only Story". Thanks for the notes at the bottom which added reality to the tale. I'll look forward to more of this.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the kind support.
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I always enjoy your offerings.
Comment from Pam (respa)
A good image and story to go with it. Very good dialogue from everyone in the car on their way home. All it took was one misunderstood word, and hamster it was! The back and forth is very good, each girl giving her preferences and colors for their hamster, since each one needed one. It's funny how children can go from one topic and quickly change to another one.
They also have a good memory even though they a few things confused. It is a good thing that they do remember the places and things they have seen.
Is Andrew always calm? He didn't raise his voice or let the girls know about his frustration. The girls were definitely persistent, especially when they stopped for sandwiches and thought a hamster was in the bag.
I love Eleanor's comment about not wanting lunch, Andrew's about being the only normal one in the family, and finally Katie's about having boys.
I don't think there are too many dull moments in your family. I enjoyed reading this.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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A good image and story to go with it. Very good dialogue from everyone in the car on their way home. All it took was one misunderstood word, and hamster it was! The back and forth is very good, each girl giving her preferences and colors for their hamster, since each one needed one. It's funny how children can go from one topic and quickly change to another one.
They also have a good memory even though they a few things confused. It is a good thing that they do remember the places and things they have seen.
Is Andrew always calm? He didn't raise his voice or let the girls know about his frustration. The girls were definitely persistent, especially when they stopped for sandwiches and thought a hamster was in the bag.
I love Eleanor's comment about not wanting lunch, Andrew's about being the only normal one in the family, and finally Katie's about having boys.
I don't think there are too many dull moments in your family. I enjoyed reading this.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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My family has zero dull moments. LOL Yes, Andew is always calm. My others are not so calm. One of them makes up for Andrew. LOL Thank you for the kind review.
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You are very welcome for the review. Thanks for sharing in your reply. I was an only child so my perspective is so different.
Comment from Teri7
This is a really cute story you have penned about the two little girls wanting a hamster each. You used great descriptive words and great imagery from your words also. The picture of the hamster is very cute! I can see why the girls wanted one, but we have cats also so we don't have fish or hamsters either! love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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This is a really cute story you have penned about the two little girls wanting a hamster each. You used great descriptive words and great imagery from your words also. The picture of the hamster is very cute! I can see why the girls wanted one, but we have cats also so we don't have fish or hamsters either! love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the understanding and the support.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Barbara, it's a delightful little story and the fight to get to a hamster or two. But Andrew wins the day. No hamster is entering the house.
In various places you need to add a 'the'. All best, Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Hi Barbara, it's a delightful little story and the fight to get to a hamster or two. But Andrew wins the day. No hamster is entering the house.
In various places you need to add a 'the'. All best, Ulla xcx
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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I never edit these as much as I do my novels. I'll go back and reread. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from royowen
Actually I agree with you, I think it's a mistake not owning pets when kids are young, they won't be acquainted with that level of love at an early age, we are terribly influenced by our environment when young. Ive always loved animals from childhood, they are great companions, beautifully written Barbara, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Actually I agree with you, I think it's a mistake not owning pets when kids are young, they won't be acquainted with that level of love at an early age, we are terribly influenced by our environment when young. Ive always loved animals from childhood, they are great companions, beautifully written Barbara, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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They do have a cat, LC, and just two weeks ago, lost a cat, Max, to old age. Thank you for the kind review.
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That's good, nothing like a dog though, we owned scores of both.
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They had a dog. Well, Katie had a dog before her and Andrew ever met. Wyatt died when Eleanor was a baby.
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OH, I didn't know that.
Comment from Begin Again
the girls are adorable and I do remember those days when they wouldn't stop talking until they wore me down.... I was working two jobs and pregnant... We got a hamster...which got out and was later found inside the register... good thing the heat wasn't on.
Smiles, Carol
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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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the girls are adorable and I do remember those days when they wouldn't stop talking until they wore me down.... I was working two jobs and pregnant... We got a hamster...which got out and was later found inside the register... good thing the heat wasn't on.
Smiles, Carol
," said Elleanor.
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Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the kind review.
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Most welcome. It was a fun story!