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Comment from mermaids
This is the first personal essay I have read on this subject. I like the scene in the office at the end, five children can be a strong motivator to have the procedure done. Excellent flow of story that holds the reader's interest and encourages one to think about vasectomy.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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This is the first personal essay I have read on this subject. I like the scene in the office at the end, five children can be a strong motivator to have the procedure done. Excellent flow of story that holds the reader's interest and encourages one to think about vasectomy.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Thank you, Elaine, for the excellent review. Bill
Comment from Nosha17
Guess these decisions are very tough to make, but I presume you must have made the right decision. Facts of life have to be faced. Well written piece of prose with good information of the process. Faye
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Guess these decisions are very tough to make, but I presume you must have made the right decision. Facts of life have to be faced. Well written piece of prose with good information of the process. Faye
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you, Faye, for giving this a look. Bill
Comment from barkingdog
This is very well written and a subject we don't read much about from a personal POV.
Being a female, it was most enjoyable when I felt you cringe as the subject turned to your snip-snip as opposed to your wife's tubal ligation. But you got over it and saw the benefit.
You are a great husband!
I applaud you for your choice and see that you are a grandfather now. Congrats.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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This is very well written and a subject we don't read much about from a personal POV.
Being a female, it was most enjoyable when I felt you cringe as the subject turned to your snip-snip as opposed to your wife's tubal ligation. But you got over it and saw the benefit.
You are a great husband!
I applaud you for your choice and see that you are a grandfather now. Congrats.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you, bd, for the stunning review. Bill
Comment from Brett Matthew West
That can make or break some men. Some times it is for the better though as your well written story depicts so nicely. Know others who have experienced the same dilema.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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That can make or break some men. Some times it is for the better though as your well written story depicts so nicely. Know others who have experienced the same dilema.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you, Brett, for giving this a look. Bill
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Bill,
A very well written piece which was both amusing and, quite frankly, horrific! very informative. I had no idea about the advance troops being there that would need to be 'handled'.
You have a great way with words, Bill that makes your writing very enjoyable to read.
Nice one
GMG
Tubnal ligation - tubal
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Hi Bill,
A very well written piece which was both amusing and, quite frankly, horrific! very informative. I had no idea about the advance troops being there that would need to be 'handled'.
You have a great way with words, Bill that makes your writing very enjoyable to read.
Nice one
GMG
Tubnal ligation - tubal
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you, GMG, for the excellent review. Bill
Comment from thee-name
Excellent story. Seen no mistakes. Writing was interesting.
( Nice picture )
I cannot recall a day or an hour when I felt more ill at ease then during an appointment with our doctor concerning reproductive sterilization.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Excellent story. Seen no mistakes. Writing was interesting.
( Nice picture )
I cannot recall a day or an hour when I felt more ill at ease then during an appointment with our doctor concerning reproductive sterilization.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you.
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thank you!
Comment from ShaneS
Good, well written piece... Having gone through the whole thing myself, I had to laugh as I read it. It brought back memories... I had the same conversation and came to the same conclusion. Funny ending too... Nothing like seeing a large family with several young children to dispel any doubts!
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Good, well written piece... Having gone through the whole thing myself, I had to laugh as I read it. It brought back memories... I had the same conversation and came to the same conclusion. Funny ending too... Nothing like seeing a large family with several young children to dispel any doubts!
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you, Shane. No new kids in 25 years!
Comment from emkoutny
You are too funny. Great job with this very personal essay. I like the euphemisms like "the bridge out' and "I'll handle this myself.' Also the description, for example, 'The virus ovum wading out into the ocean to be devoured by lecherous sharks." Great imagery!
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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You are too funny. Great job with this very personal essay. I like the euphemisms like "the bridge out' and "I'll handle this myself.' Also the description, for example, 'The virus ovum wading out into the ocean to be devoured by lecherous sharks." Great imagery!
Comment Written 06-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Thank you, em, for your excellent and thorough review. Bill
Comment from sibhus
A very humorous well written piece. Makes you wonder what's going through your dogs mind as you casually chat with the Vet about having him neutered, huh? The comparison of shark barrier to the vasectomy was a real hoot. At least everything turned out all right, in the end, ha, ha. A very amusing article, and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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A very humorous well written piece. Makes you wonder what's going through your dogs mind as you casually chat with the Vet about having him neutered, huh? The comparison of shark barrier to the vasectomy was a real hoot. At least everything turned out all right, in the end, ha, ha. A very amusing article, and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Thank you, sibhus, for the fun review. Bill
Comment from amahra
I'm all out of sixes, but sure you've already gotten a few. This was absolutely a wonderful read that ended too soon for me; that's how much I enjoyed it. Oh, and you didn't have to say, this really happened to you. At the top, readers can see it a non-fiction. Great job, good writing and lots of wit.
Two kids proved we had rhythm; [Precious] LOL!
As I recall, my wife seemed to move closer to the doctor as he explained the advantages of my undergoing a vasectomy. [I like her already] LOL!
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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I'm all out of sixes, but sure you've already gotten a few. This was absolutely a wonderful read that ended too soon for me; that's how much I enjoyed it. Oh, and you didn't have to say, this really happened to you. At the top, readers can see it a non-fiction. Great job, good writing and lots of wit.
Two kids proved we had rhythm; [Precious] LOL!
As I recall, my wife seemed to move closer to the doctor as he explained the advantages of my undergoing a vasectomy. [I like her already] LOL!
Comment Written 06-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Thank you, Anahra, for your terrific review.