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I just want toast. What could go wrong?8 total reviews
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I love this post!!!
This is well written, well crafted and well presented.
I giggled through most of it, thank you for that.
This is wildly descriptive and a delightful read. Thank you for sharing your talent.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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I love this post!!!
This is well written, well crafted and well presented.
I giggled through most of it, thank you for that.
This is wildly descriptive and a delightful read. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Stay well.
Comment from lyenochka
Lol. The Twilight Zone of Breakfast! Thanks for the giggles. Ah that salsa can be such a misleading red! I hope I never have that trio of high tech breakfast tools! Very entertaining!
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Lol. The Twilight Zone of Breakfast! Thanks for the giggles. Ah that salsa can be such a misleading red! I hope I never have that trio of high tech breakfast tools! Very entertaining!
Comment Written 26-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is interesting and amusing and seems like one of my nightmares that I don't talk about. The future does not look bright for you except as fodder for your amusing articles.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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This is interesting and amusing and seems like one of my nightmares that I don't talk about. The future does not look bright for you except as fodder for your amusing articles.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you for your kind words and the excellent rating.
Comment from Olivanne Marsh
Funny, funny, funny. I've had a similar encounter with a vacuum cleaner. It didn't make toast, but...it didn't like the robot vac I'd been using and set out to destroy both of us. Thanks for a read that made me laugh out loud.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Funny, funny, funny. I've had a similar encounter with a vacuum cleaner. It didn't make toast, but...it didn't like the robot vac I'd been using and set out to destroy both of us. Thanks for a read that made me laugh out loud.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thanks for reading my story. I'm glad you got a good laugh out of it. I enjoyed writing it. Stay well. Frank
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
This was such a pleasure to read, a little bit Jetson's mixed with your humor. I found myself laughing out loud while reading it, and words like "bit heaven", "the flashlight goose you?", and a "sudden urge to wet my pants", and that you "hugged toaster" when you found it were just a few that got me going.
It's obvious that a) you know something about electronics, and b) you have a great wit. Well written - good luck in contest as this has to be a front runner.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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This was such a pleasure to read, a little bit Jetson's mixed with your humor. I found myself laughing out loud while reading it, and words like "bit heaven", "the flashlight goose you?", and a "sudden urge to wet my pants", and that you "hugged toaster" when you found it were just a few that got me going.
It's obvious that a) you know something about electronics, and b) you have a great wit. Well written - good luck in contest as this has to be a front runner.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thank you, Pam, for your kind words and the six stars. I'm glad it brought a smile to your face. I don't know where some of my thoughts come from, but this was certainly fun writing, and the fun ones are the easy ones. It didn't win anything, but comments like yours are worth more than any contest. Thanks for reading it and stay well. Frank
Comment from Pantygynt
It was made of three pieces of robust wire forming the business end on which one impaled a slice of bread, thick or thin according to taste. The three wires were twisted together to become its handle, which was long enough to prevent ones hand from being burnt by the fire over which it was held. when one side of the bread was a golden brown one turne the slice around and repeated the process.
The result was - toast. Simple and effective and nothing could go wrong.
No it didn't work with central heating.
There had to be a catch in it somewhere but not as many as in your devices.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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It was made of three pieces of robust wire forming the business end on which one impaled a slice of bread, thick or thin according to taste. The three wires were twisted together to become its handle, which was long enough to prevent ones hand from being burnt by the fire over which it was held. when one side of the bread was a golden brown one turne the slice around and repeated the process.
The result was - toast. Simple and effective and nothing could go wrong.
No it didn't work with central heating.
There had to be a catch in it somewhere but not as many as in your devices.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thanks for your comments. It took me a second to realize you were describing the simplicity of your method for making toast. I miss the old days, as you described, they were much simpler. Thanks for taking the time to read my story. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Stay well.
Comment from humpwhistle
Very nicely written, F. William Lester. I can emulate all the way. The march of progress is not always well considered. Toasters should not be smarter than us. The all-powerful 'chip' has complicated my life in at least as many way as it has aided it.
I now longer belong to greater tribe who mankind. I have been left behind. Why did they complicate coffee? I refuse of use the words 'vente' and 'barista.'
Anyway, I enjoyed your tale very much.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Very nicely written, F. William Lester. I can emulate all the way. The march of progress is not always well considered. Toasters should not be smarter than us. The all-powerful 'chip' has complicated my life in at least as many way as it has aided it.
I now longer belong to greater tribe who mankind. I have been left behind. Why did they complicate coffee? I refuse of use the words 'vente' and 'barista.'
Anyway, I enjoyed your tale very much.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thanks, Lee, for your comments and the six stars. I hear you. I guess that's the bane of getting old when technology leaves you behind and turns the simplicity of life into a nightmare. AI is mocking us. Soon, we as writers will be listed on the endangered species list because some "intelligent" computer will write our stories. That's a scary thought. Power to the pen! Thanks for reading my story. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Stay well, Frank.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was amazing, Frank! I don't think I'll bother with toast for my breakfast today!! Perhaps holding it over a candle? I couldn't help but laugh over the hot salsa, I did something similar once, and I couldn't tast anything for nearly a week. I really enjoyed this story, and I'm sure it did well in the Reedsy prompt. That would make a good contest on this site, too. Very well done, my friend! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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That was amazing, Frank! I don't think I'll bother with toast for my breakfast today!! Perhaps holding it over a candle? I couldn't help but laugh over the hot salsa, I did something similar once, and I couldn't tast anything for nearly a week. I really enjoyed this story, and I'm sure it did well in the Reedsy prompt. That would make a good contest on this site, too. Very well done, my friend! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thanks, Sandra. I always appreciate your comments. Unfortunately, it didn't finish anywhere in the contest, but then Reedsy is an international forum and I've read some amazing writing on that site. Competition is fierce. But, with the responses I've gotten in reviews from both Reedsy and FanStory, I feel like a winner. Thanks for taking the time to read it and for your support. Stay well my friend. Frank
