My Life
Viewing comments for Chapter 20 "This Time-North Carolina"My life after meeting Jim.
9 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
What a cool picture you chose. I like the lightness and humor: "And here I thought I was going to get a break when I stayed in Indiana. Not likely." I drove on a road like the one you describe. The speed limit signs said 30 but we were behind cars going 15. You have great dry sense of humor. This will draw the reader to writing voice.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021
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What a cool picture you chose. I like the lightness and humor: "And here I thought I was going to get a break when I stayed in Indiana. Not likely." I drove on a road like the one you describe. The speed limit signs said 30 but we were behind cars going 15. You have great dry sense of humor. This will draw the reader to writing voice.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021
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Thank you Liz for reading, reviewing and your amazing comments.
Comment from poetwatch
The isolation shouldn't be a problem at this time, Alie. :) The snow driving is another thing. Yet, I don't know I just figured. Thanks for the view from above, Alie. You may want to look at this line. "somewhere near Greensboro. When we lived here it was near Greensville NC, so this is somewhat new to me." Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2021
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The isolation shouldn't be a problem at this time, Alie. :) The snow driving is another thing. Yet, I don't know I just figured. Thanks for the view from above, Alie. You may want to look at this line. "somewhere near Greensboro. When we lived here it was near Greensville NC, so this is somewhat new to me." Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much Jose, I will fix the suggestions shortly.
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for the update, Alie. So you're in NC not ND right now. I'm glad that you have the conveniences around. But it seems that Jim has to do grocery shopping with you. Hope he doesn't mind. I'm happy that we'll hear from you more now!
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2021
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Thanks for the update, Alie. So you're in NC not ND right now. I'm glad that you have the conveniences around. But it seems that Jim has to do grocery shopping with you. Hope he doesn't mind. I'm happy that we'll hear from you more now!
Comment Written 12-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2021
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Thank you Helen, right now I am on my phone the computer died, darn.
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Oh, I commiserate. It's not easy typing on the phone. Hope you get someone to fix the computer soon! Hugs!
Comment from robyn corum
Alie,
Wow. That nomad life is something I cannot fully imagine. I can see how the time alone could be used to great advantage, but I would go crazy without my grandgirls. Thanks~!
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2021
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Alie,
Wow. That nomad life is something I cannot fully imagine. I can see how the time alone could be used to great advantage, but I would go crazy without my grandgirls. Thanks~!
Comment Written 12-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2021
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Thanks Robyn, it really was the answer to my prayers, a nomad life. Besides my grandchildren are in Canada and Jim's daughter is in Spain, so we are all over lol.
Comment from Pantygynt
I looked up North Carolina because I didn't know much about the place and found that currently it is a Covid-19 hotspot. So we have something in common. Bridgend, the county borough in which I live is popular with the virus too. Like you though I am well isolated and the most dangerous thing I do is to go to the store once every ten days.
I enjoy your travelogues they are most interesting to a foreigner like me.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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I looked up North Carolina because I didn't know much about the place and found that currently it is a Covid-19 hotspot. So we have something in common. Bridgend, the county borough in which I live is popular with the virus too. Like you though I am well isolated and the most dangerous thing I do is to go to the store once every ten days.
I enjoy your travelogues they are most interesting to a foreigner like me.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much Jim for reading, reviewing and your great comments. Some day the covid-19 will be a thing of the past. Jim -my husband is considered an essential worker- wouldn't want a house to blow up because of a natural gas leak. We have both been tested and are negative.
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I am very glad to hear it. Good luck!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter in your book "My Life" to travel through the country is a wonderful opportunity to see other parts you don't really know well. It is a great adventure.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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A very well-written chapter in your book "My Life" to travel through the country is a wonderful opportunity to see other parts you don't really know well. It is a great adventure.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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Thank you Sandra for reading, reviewing and your great comments.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This continuation essay speaks very well the experiences and excitement, joy and entertainment from adventures; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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This continuation essay speaks very well the experiences and excitement, joy and entertainment from adventures; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 12-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much for reading, reviewing and your great comments.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hey Alie.
Wow. There is something that stands out about the travels you are enduring. This is a big place and there are many spots in the US where you can be isolated. In my work life I travelled all over the US. I am familiar with Greensboro. It is smack dab in the middle of NC.
You lead an "interesting" life. This is a good chronical of your travels and travails. I enjoyed reading this chapter.
Robert
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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Hey Alie.
Wow. There is something that stands out about the travels you are enduring. This is a big place and there are many spots in the US where you can be isolated. In my work life I travelled all over the US. I am familiar with Greensboro. It is smack dab in the middle of NC.
You lead an "interesting" life. This is a good chronical of your travels and travails. I enjoyed reading this chapter.
Robert
Comment Written 12-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much Robert for reading, reviewing and your great comments. Wow so you are familiar with Greensboro, so far I love the area, ironically when I left Canada in 1996 I came to NC where most of Jim's family is and now I am back lol.
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You're welcome. Before I retired, I travelled into NC and SC a lot. I had very large customers there.
Robert
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Very interesting, I enjoyed my life here but I was ready to retire and travel.
Comment from papa55mike
That's what I call seeing the US in an unusual way. What a wonderfully written little story. Best of luck with your writing, and be safe!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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That's what I call seeing the US in an unusual way. What a wonderfully written little story. Best of luck with your writing, and be safe!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 12-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much Mike for reading, reviewing and your great comments and of course the blessings. It is interesting to say the least, blessings to you and yours.