Christmas Dinner 1948
It was a special time35 total reviews
Comment from jmdg1954
well written story for the contest... this conjurs up memories from my childhood as well with some of your sentences, as they relate to some of my experiences, good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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well written story for the contest... this conjurs up memories from my childhood as well with some of your sentences, as they relate to some of my experiences, good luck in the contest
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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thanks a lot, jmdg. Much appreciated...Bob
Comment from redrider6612
Hehe, very cute. Fruitcake gets a bum rap--I like it, personally. You captured a little kid's voice perfectly--7 or 8?--and I could definitely see the whole scene through his eyes. I have no suggestions for improvement. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Hehe, very cute. Fruitcake gets a bum rap--I like it, personally. You captured a little kid's voice perfectly--7 or 8?--and I could definitely see the whole scene through his eyes. I have no suggestions for improvement. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Thanks so much, redrider. I do appreciate your fine review...
Comment from Judith Ann
Wow, lots of memories for me in this piece. I totally forgot about Tiddly Winks and the Roy Rogers pistols. Your description of Christmas in 1948 hit the mark. And then there is the infamous fruit cake. You framed that in the proper light too. Well done. -Judy
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Wow, lots of memories for me in this piece. I totally forgot about Tiddly Winks and the Roy Rogers pistols. Your description of Christmas in 1948 hit the mark. And then there is the infamous fruit cake. You framed that in the proper light too. Well done. -Judy
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Thaqnks so much, Judith Ann You are a sweetheart...
Comment from wierdgrace
This is so true, and I loved the author notes, great entry for the contest, and the story and the characters, great, no errors and no revisions, good luck. and Happy holidays
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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This is so true, and I loved the author notes, great entry for the contest, and the story and the characters, great, no errors and no revisions, good luck. and Happy holidays
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Thanks, Grace...Happy Holidays to you, too. Bless you and yours...
Comment from patmedium
Diferent part of the world, maybe, but I could relate to every little bit of that! Except: living on a farm, my older sister had been encouraged to breed some turkeys to take to market for pocket money. She sat there and cried...NO WAY was she going to eat turkey. Then dad told her it was the one which had always attacked her... so she thoroughly enjoyed it after that! Thankyou for a lovely tale. Pat.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Diferent part of the world, maybe, but I could relate to every little bit of that! Except: living on a farm, my older sister had been encouraged to breed some turkeys to take to market for pocket money. She sat there and cried...NO WAY was she going to eat turkey. Then dad told her it was the one which had always attacked her... so she thoroughly enjoyed it after that! Thankyou for a lovely tale. Pat.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Are you really a medium, Pat? Thanks so much fro your wonderful review...I do appreciate it very much. Bob
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Yes, I really am a working medium... but I fill a hole you never see on the tv... I am a member of a group which has become increasingly disillusioned by the way we see others working: charge every penny the market will bear. We work with folk who need closure and have no money to spare. Better that way. Pat.
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Good for you...My wife is a candidate for sure...Bob
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Gladly... after the christmas recess!... However, if it's urgent, then I'll 'ask up'... not tonight, though... I've had a glass of wine... sorry! Pat.
Comment from jclark
What a great story! You created the perfect visual of how holidays were spent when I was a child. I loved having holidays at my grandmas house with all my cousins and it brought back many good memories for me. Your description as that from the child's pov was excellent. I immediately became that young boy through your well chosen words. Best of luck in the contest. You set the bar for this one.
Kindly, Judy
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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What a great story! You created the perfect visual of how holidays were spent when I was a child. I loved having holidays at my grandmas house with all my cousins and it brought back many good memories for me. Your description as that from the child's pov was excellent. I immediately became that young boy through your well chosen words. Best of luck in the contest. You set the bar for this one.
Kindly, Judy
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Wow! Thanks, Judy. I appreciate your in depth review. How nice...
Comment from CCasetta
This sounds as if it's actually in a kid's head. The thought, the words, the viewpoint are spot on. It's not astory ABOUT a kid's perspective, it's a story FROM a kid's perspective. Um, and it's funny. Great entry for the contest, and good luck! --Curt
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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This sounds as if it's actually in a kid's head. The thought, the words, the viewpoint are spot on. It's not astory ABOUT a kid's perspective, it's a story FROM a kid's perspective. Um, and it's funny. Great entry for the contest, and good luck! --Curt
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Thanks, Curt. I appreciate your support...
Comment from c_lucas
I am from a large family. The "old" folks eat first, followed by the "younger" folks, followed by us kids. This is very well weritten. Good luck in your contest.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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I am from a large family. The "old" folks eat first, followed by the "younger" folks, followed by us kids. This is very well weritten. Good luck in your contest.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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That's very true about the rotation, Charlie...I grant you that...and thanks for the wonderful review...
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You're welcome.
Comment from Begin Again
oh yes...that fruitcake...So many jokes of what it can be used for and how to pass it on to others..I am sure through the eyes of a child the fruit cake would appear to be the enemy...
Carol
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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oh yes...that fruitcake...So many jokes of what it can be used for and how to pass it on to others..I am sure through the eyes of a child the fruit cake would appear to be the enemy...
Carol
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Hi, Carol. Where in the world have you been? LOL Thanks so much for your review. Welcome Back.
Comment from Ms. Gray
Fruit cake through the eye of a child - what a fun viewpoint. I was captured at the beginning with the child's thoughts about the brat Eric. I can relate to that because there always seemed to be some bratty boy who got away with everyting at our friend and family gatherings. I haven't thought about those memories in years. I love the way the little boy stuffs himself and the ending when the well meaning aunt pushes the fruit cake at the suffering child. This tale was a good way to start my morning. Nice little story.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Fruit cake through the eye of a child - what a fun viewpoint. I was captured at the beginning with the child's thoughts about the brat Eric. I can relate to that because there always seemed to be some bratty boy who got away with everyting at our friend and family gatherings. I haven't thought about those memories in years. I love the way the little boy stuffs himself and the ending when the well meaning aunt pushes the fruit cake at the suffering child. This tale was a good way to start my morning. Nice little story.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2009
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Thanks, Patti. I'm so glad you liked this story...and a nice review you've given t, too