More Grist to the Mill
Viewing comments for Chapter 27 "An Artist's Garret"Book 2 of the Cleeborough Mill Trilogy
30 total reviews
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
Very well written chapter, with excellent detail about the Bache twins who are both highly intelligent and talented at the tender age of twelve. It also provides a great explanation of the lambing practices at this farm, which are important to its life and livelihood. I didn't find any errors and enjoyed reading it, as always.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2021
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Very well written chapter, with excellent detail about the Bache twins who are both highly intelligent and talented at the tender age of twelve. It also provides a great explanation of the lambing practices at this farm, which are important to its life and livelihood. I didn't find any errors and enjoyed reading it, as always.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2021
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Many thanks for this six-star review. as always it is much appreciated.
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You're very welcome, Jim. May God bless you. - Mary Kay
Comment from robyn corum
Jim,
Lovely job. Looks like a chapter that's laying the groundwork for story to come. I'm anxious to see what all this will prove to mean later.
Just one tiny note/question this time:
chaise-longue
--> lounge?
Thanks!
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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Jim,
Lovely job. Looks like a chapter that's laying the groundwork for story to come. I'm anxious to see what all this will prove to mean later.
Just one tiny note/question this time:
chaise-longue
--> lounge?
Thanks!
Comment Written 31-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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Yes, drama in the lambing shed about to be posted. 'Chaise-longue is the French version we use (literally 'long chair') for this particular design of couch.
Many thanks for the kind review and the searching questions.
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Thumbs up~!
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I call this chapter evolution and emancipation of the young twins that have a rare talent of making the world around them revolutionary. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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I call this chapter evolution and emancipation of the young twins that have a rare talent of making the world around them revolutionary. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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Thank you for this review. I agree with you. Educational improvements allowed and encouraged such achievements to blossom.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
You told well Jack's secret room. I could easily vizualise the parent's stunned reaction to finding out the twin's different directions. Loved the change at the end of the chapter, going back to the farming with the lambing season. Enjoyed this chapter Jim, going well with this,
Happy Easter to you and yours,
valda
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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You told well Jack's secret room. I could easily vizualise the parent's stunned reaction to finding out the twin's different directions. Loved the change at the end of the chapter, going back to the farming with the lambing season. Enjoyed this chapter Jim, going well with this,
Happy Easter to you and yours,
valda
Comment Written 30-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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Many thanks for this positive, six-star review. I am particularly pleased that you found the reactions easy to visualise
Comment from Pam (respa)
-I like the picture you chose;
it sets the scene for what we
learn about Jack's hobby.
-These twins are certainly
very talented, and I wonder
where it all came from.
-They are creative with a good
mind, and very organized.
-The also make sure any chores
or work to be done on the
farm is done, too.
-I like how Jack shows up while
his parents didn't know it, but
it all went well and promises were
made not to mention anything
until it was brought up by them.
-The ending is good, showing how
work on the farm is not easy, and
everyone is needed to help.
-Well done.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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-I like the picture you chose;
it sets the scene for what we
learn about Jack's hobby.
-These twins are certainly
very talented, and I wonder
where it all came from.
-They are creative with a good
mind, and very organized.
-The also make sure any chores
or work to be done on the
farm is done, too.
-I like how Jack shows up while
his parents didn't know it, but
it all went well and promises were
made not to mention anything
until it was brought up by them.
-The ending is good, showing how
work on the farm is not easy, and
everyone is needed to help.
-Well done.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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Thank you for this interesting review. Previous generations of working class children did not have the educational opportunities available to 20th century children. And Jack was of course brought up amongst the engineering of the mill
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You are very welcome and I appreciate your reply.
Comment from padumachitta
hello
I can add nothing because really the six does that, does it not?
I am not around much at the moment, as I am taking a writing course that is pretty full on.
I am glad I popped in and caught this...
May you stay safe, though I think Wlaes is pretty much in lockdown...
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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hello
I can add nothing because really the six does that, does it not?
I am not around much at the moment, as I am taking a writing course that is pretty full on.
I am glad I popped in and caught this...
May you stay safe, though I think Wlaes is pretty much in lockdown...
Comment Written 30-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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Thank you for looking in while you are so busy and for awarding this chapter six stars - much appreciated we were locked down tight but things are beginning to ease somewhat, I will have my second jab of the Astro Zeneca vaccine next month and will feel a lot safer then.
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hi
glad you got your jab...I am waiting for Biotec, as my Dr as siad it is the best for my autoimmune issues....
Comment from tfawcus
Tommy and Heather seem to have raised two remarkable children. Just goes to show what can happen in the absence of TV and computer games! LOL
I have a suspicion we may be in for another dramatic moment soon, what with the lambing and two gifted children!
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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Tommy and Heather seem to have raised two remarkable children. Just goes to show what can happen in the absence of TV and computer games! LOL
I have a suspicion we may be in for another dramatic moment soon, what with the lambing and two gifted children!
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much for the six stars. Your crystal ball has not let you down. There will be a bit of revealing drama in the lambing shed on Wednesday.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Magnificent. Rife with rich detail--heartwarming episode!
Only the one room remained[, that=>SUGG: ; it] had never had a permanent occupant. It was on the north side of [THE] house
putting their ewes to the tup (tup means ... ?
sugg: hyphenate open-field and non-mechanical
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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Magnificent. Rife with rich detail--heartwarming episode!
Only the one room remained[, that=>SUGG: ; it] had never had a permanent occupant. It was on the north side of [THE] house
putting their ewes to the tup (tup means ... ?
sugg: hyphenate open-field and non-mechanical
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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Many thanks for this review, which is much appreciated. Tup is an English word meaning ram or an entire, not castrated male sheep.
Comment from Cass Carlton
So, the twins have "nailed their colours to the mast" and their parents have given their blessing. That's one situation that won't become a problem.And now it's lambing time. I recall my own experiences while living in the country to know that there will be sleepless nights ahead, with motherless lambs
needing round-the-clock feeding.Some of the ewes will lose their babies and they will be coaxed into taking on an orphaned lamb instead. It is labour intensive and exhausting,
but enormously satisfying once the flock is stable and the lambs are frisking in the warm Spring sunshine.
Lambing indoors is just another way of expressing the plan of keeping the ewes close to their time under cover such as a large barn or shed.They are watched carefully for signs of imminent delivery and assisted (if necessary) when the time comes. That way, there is less mortality and a higher yield in viable lambs.
If the stock is particularly valuable the outlay in effort is well worth it. I had the satisfaction of saving seven lambs from death at birth and also coaxing a ewe to "adopt" two as her own when her twin lambs didn't survive a difficult birth.
So, good luck to the workers on Jericho Farm, They will need
everyone they can utilise for this vital event in the farming almanac. cheers Cass
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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So, the twins have "nailed their colours to the mast" and their parents have given their blessing. That's one situation that won't become a problem.And now it's lambing time. I recall my own experiences while living in the country to know that there will be sleepless nights ahead, with motherless lambs
needing round-the-clock feeding.Some of the ewes will lose their babies and they will be coaxed into taking on an orphaned lamb instead. It is labour intensive and exhausting,
but enormously satisfying once the flock is stable and the lambs are frisking in the warm Spring sunshine.
Lambing indoors is just another way of expressing the plan of keeping the ewes close to their time under cover such as a large barn or shed.They are watched carefully for signs of imminent delivery and assisted (if necessary) when the time comes. That way, there is less mortality and a higher yield in viable lambs.
If the stock is particularly valuable the outlay in effort is well worth it. I had the satisfaction of saving seven lambs from death at birth and also coaxing a ewe to "adopt" two as her own when her twin lambs didn't survive a difficult birth.
So, good luck to the workers on Jericho Farm, They will need
everyone they can utilise for this vital event in the farming almanac. cheers Cass
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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If you look into the lambing shed on Wednesday you will see a revealing drama unfold. Thank you for this six-star review. It is great to be reviewed by someone with experience of what one is writing about. Thanks for your understanding.
Comment from Carol Clark2
I'm coming in at the middle (or more) of this story, but it was not hard to figure out what's going on in this chapter. Your introduction and timeline helped out. Well written story, with realistic dialogue. Looking forward to reading more of the story.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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I'm coming in at the middle (or more) of this story, but it was not hard to figure out what's going on in this chapter. Your introduction and timeline helped out. Well written story, with realistic dialogue. Looking forward to reading more of the story.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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It must be daunting to come in and review a middle chapter, so thanks for doing just that. I hope you'll stay with us. Sunday any and Wednesday are the days this novel gets posted.
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Thanks. I'll watch for them.