The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "Tasmanian Trip- End of School"Subtitle: God Never Lets Go!
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Comment from Caressa_08
So sorry about you having to lose your hearing for some unknown reason.,. causing you not to become a music conductor.
I'm no stranger to having to deal with someone who has a hearing loss, being my husband lost much of his because of being stationed on many aircraft carriers that didn't take precautions in the late 60's and early 70's to protect sailors from this...Though, at present, he is no fan of hearing aids.. and wears his just occasionally.
Well, at least you were able to visit Tasmania, and that must of been exciting, though I know it would have been better to have a dad there to raise you...
instead of a trip...Though, I know it was a highlight for you then as a teenager.
Thanks for letting us know...It was a good read...Caressa_08
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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So sorry about you having to lose your hearing for some unknown reason.,. causing you not to become a music conductor.
I'm no stranger to having to deal with someone who has a hearing loss, being my husband lost much of his because of being stationed on many aircraft carriers that didn't take precautions in the late 60's and early 70's to protect sailors from this...Though, at present, he is no fan of hearing aids.. and wears his just occasionally.
Well, at least you were able to visit Tasmania, and that must of been exciting, though I know it would have been better to have a dad there to raise you...
instead of a trip...Though, I know it was a highlight for you then as a teenager.
Thanks for letting us know...It was a good read...Caressa_08
Comment Written 17-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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Thanks very much appreciate you following along. Hope you stay for the long run. We get the old chapters up for revivals as we have the do re mi. I think it will eventually catch up to where we first met but I warn you I might possibly have changed some you read before, later.
Comment from Mabaker
Another great trip Dr Sankey, I'm still reading so you're doing something right. Note; To Dr Sankey. Mabaker doesn't do SPAGS! So if you have anything incorrect I can't see it so I won't comment. Great read. Enjoying it. Sincerely Anne.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2017
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Another great trip Dr Sankey, I'm still reading so you're doing something right. Note; To Dr Sankey. Mabaker doesn't do SPAGS! So if you have anything incorrect I can't see it so I won't comment. Great read. Enjoying it. Sincerely Anne.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2017
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No worries Anne I am the same when I read on the Mobile can't do corrections on there. I think this one is pretty spag free thanks for coming along. Re-doing more as I have the Moolah. Bob Hartson seems a bit quiet atm?
Comment from Selina Stambi
Hello Geoff,
The music class with the 'gaggle of girls' could have been interesting. Pity you quit!
Facebook a great medium to communicate with old friends.
Sorry about your hearing. Things could have been quite different for you.
Hope you've had a good week.
Sonali
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Hello Geoff,
The music class with the 'gaggle of girls' could have been interesting. Pity you quit!
Facebook a great medium to communicate with old friends.
Sorry about your hearing. Things could have been quite different for you.
Hope you've had a good week.
Sonali
Comment Written 15-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Thanks Sis glad ou came along. Still more chapters with some rewards around I think. Trying to do some reading and reviewing so I can get more of these old dinosaurs (re-edited no thanks to silly old Grammarly Grrr...someone asked if I regretted giving up my ticket for the Tasmanian rain trip I think I did might say more about this in a re-edit.
Comment from MelB
It must have been so exciting, the anticipation of your dad coming home and then such a disappointment that he left again after an hour. The violin seems like a hard instrument to learn.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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It must have been so exciting, the anticipation of your dad coming home and then such a disappointment that he left again after an hour. The violin seems like a hard instrument to learn.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Yes, Sis, it was and I really had my hopes he would stay. I think later on there is more information of what might have been. Hope you will stay with me.
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Hi, I thought I answered this and it disappeared. Appreciate your review sis. Yes, it was lovely him coming home. Had thought it was for good, but alas, not. There is more on this later if you hang around. Thanks Sis. More coming.
Comment from GWinterwin
Enjoyed this chapter very much my friend. Sounds like you are a very talented man. The possibility of being a conductor had it not been for your hearing is quite impressive. Also playing the violin at such a high level is also impressive. Sounds like some good times, but sad times also, especially that visit from your dad you speak about. Thanks for sharing my friend, God bless.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Enjoyed this chapter very much my friend. Sounds like you are a very talented man. The possibility of being a conductor had it not been for your hearing is quite impressive. Also playing the violin at such a high level is also impressive. Sounds like some good times, but sad times also, especially that visit from your dad you speak about. Thanks for sharing my friend, God bless.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Thanks Bro appreciate you coming by again. Stick around more editing ahead.
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Hi bro I did think I answered this before dunno why it came u-p again. Keep hanging around more editing coming.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Do you regret turning in the tickets to the train ride?
What were your feelings, whether good or bad to the orchestra disappointment? I'm sorry, I just like to know feelings that are today, too
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Do you regret turning in the tickets to the train ride?
What were your feelings, whether good or bad to the orchestra disappointment? I'm sorry, I just like to know feelings that are today, too
Comment Written 15-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Thanks Barb I have expressed disappointment in some review responses I may go back and add some more. Appreciate the suggestion.
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Hi Sis in some ways i dod. I don't know why this came up again I know I reviewed it before but because of your suggestion I will work on this some more. Thanks
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written story of your experiences as a growing child. As a child I often wished I could go for music lessons, but there was no funds available for that kind of luxury. After start working for my own money, I went for a few lessons and start playing the piano and organ from there on, nowadays I teach small children the love for music and their first lessons.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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A very well-written story of your experiences as a growing child. As a child I often wished I could go for music lessons, but there was no funds available for that kind of luxury. After start working for my own money, I went for a few lessons and start playing the piano and organ from there on, nowadays I teach small children the love for music and their first lessons.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Sounds lovely Sandra there is more along that line coming so please hang around.
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Thanks Sandra for some reason my replies to reviews have come up again. Stick with me you will learn more a bit later.
Comment from kathleenspalding
We spent three years in Australia and I always enjoy reading about it. Your chapter was well written and kept my interest. I don't see anything that needs to be corrected.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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We spent three years in Australia and I always enjoy reading about it. Your chapter was well written and kept my interest. I don't see anything that needs to be corrected.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Thanks, Kathleen. These old chapters I edited again recently using Grammarly. Trouble is even when you set Grammarly for British English spelling it still wants to spell things American in a couple of cases. I added a brand new Introduction chapter to this book but sadly there are no rewards on it if you are interested. Hope you will come back there are some rewards on other chapters too as there will be in days to come for chapters ahead of this one.
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Thanks, Kathleen. These old chapters I edited again recently using Grammarly. Trouble is even when you set Grammarly for British English spelling it still wants to spell things American in a couple of cases. I added a brand new Introduction chapter to this book but sadly there are no rewards on it if you are interested. Hope you will come back there are some rewards on other chapters too as there will be in days to come for chapters ahead of this one.
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You're welcome
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Thanks Kathleen I don't know why these have come up for review again as I did reply to them but no matter. Stick around more coming.
Comment from RobertaLee
Very interesting memoir portion; enjoyed it tremendously. It's hard to pick up a story in the middle, so to speak of course, and there are a few unanswered questions so I do hope to catch the next chapter. Obviously our aren't a writer from the USA so there are several colloquialisms I don't understand. It would be helpful if you made a list of expressions that may be misunderstood or need definition. (Bursary exam..., billet for instance.) Hope your dad eventually came home.
Thanks for sharing your story here.
Smiles and blessings
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Very interesting memoir portion; enjoyed it tremendously. It's hard to pick up a story in the middle, so to speak of course, and there are a few unanswered questions so I do hope to catch the next chapter. Obviously our aren't a writer from the USA so there are several colloquialisms I don't understand. It would be helpful if you made a list of expressions that may be misunderstood or need definition. (Bursary exam..., billet for instance.) Hope your dad eventually came home.
Thanks for sharing your story here.
Smiles and blessings
Comment Written 15-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Thanks Roberta what an interesting name. Any relation to the old Confederate General Lee? I am glad you picked up the Aussieness of this book. I did a new chapter for Introduction when I first came back to do another edit through here. No rewards on it sorry I did explain my differences but not specifically. billet is to board visitors. Bursary is probably British like a Scholarship. I hope you will come back thanks for the heads up I will add some explanations in the Author notes now you have asked.
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Thanks Roberta what an interesting name. Any relation to the old Confederate General Lee? I am glad you picked up the Aussieness of this book. I did a new chapter for Introduction when I first came back to do another edit through here. No rewards on it sorry I did explain my differences but not specifically. billet is to board visitors. Bursary is probably British like a Scholarship. I hope you will come back thanks for the heads up I will add some explanations in the Author notes now you have asked.
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Welcome, and I will watch for more.
Smiles
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Oh, forgot to reply to your question...no, not a relative of General Lee. It's my middle name. :)
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Hehe, thanks, I figured you weren't. That man was a wonderful Man of God. Looking forward to seeing him in Heaven some day. He did not want to fight the war but being a Virginian he felt obligated to do so.
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Thanks, I agree hard to pick stuff up in the middle have often gone back myself, at no reward for the sake of getting the gist of it all. Cheers.
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Hi friend coming up to Publishing just noting all my reviewers for the Acknowledgement page. A lot more chapters after this one hehe..no rewards sorry.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
On biographical ground, this non-fiction is a clear voice counting down memory lane, school days, parental support, teachers help, all structured and organised well in a free flow of thoughts, stepped progression, tour-trip informative, educational sentiment; I liked and enjoyed the sharing in expressive words.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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On biographical ground, this non-fiction is a clear voice counting down memory lane, school days, parental support, teachers help, all structured and organised well in a free flow of thoughts, stepped progression, tour-trip informative, educational sentiment; I liked and enjoyed the sharing in expressive words.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2017
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Thanks friend not sure if we have met before your Member name rings a bell so maybe we have. The other reviewer has pointed out some explanation I need to give for American readers so I will work on that. I did do an Introduction as a new chapter to this much-edited work if you are interested just sorry no rewards left on it.
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Thanks friend not sure if we have met before your Member name rings a bell so maybe we have. The other reviewer has pointed out some explanation I need to give for American readers so I will work on that. I did do an Introduction as a new chapter to this much-edited work if you are interested just sorry no rewards left on it.