Lincoln
My fun holiday trip with ...24 total reviews
Comment from Michaela Moore
I enjoyed this fun dog-sitting story so much! My dog has a huge personality, and I couldn't help giggling throughout this story because it reminded me so much of my dog. My daughter had dog sat for a husband and wife for months at a time twice a year for 4 years. This summer, while dog sitting, Rootie did on her. It was really hard on my 27-year-old daughter. The death was horrid. The dog was really old and really sick. So this story also reminded me of that. I am so glad you didn't have to go through what my daughter did. I love your storytelling. You are one of my favorites on this site for sure!
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
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I enjoyed this fun dog-sitting story so much! My dog has a huge personality, and I couldn't help giggling throughout this story because it reminded me so much of my dog. My daughter had dog sat for a husband and wife for months at a time twice a year for 4 years. This summer, while dog sitting, Rootie did on her. It was really hard on my 27-year-old daughter. The death was horrid. The dog was really old and really sick. So this story also reminded me of that. I am so glad you didn't have to go through what my daughter did. I love your storytelling. You are one of my favorites on this site for sure!
Comment Written 19-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
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Oh no! How very hard for your daughter! I'm so sorry. I would not have coped, I am sure.
Thank you for your really lovely review, with such encouraging words. I am so glad you love my stories.
Wendy
Comment from Liz O'Neill
Thank you for inviting me to read your story Lincoln with out needing to do a review. I was a teacher & I love doing reviews. This will draw the reader in. We are going to go along with you to this "holiday house nestled into a cliff overlooking a beautiful beach" What fun. When I was trying to get my dog home. I went & got my car. That was how I made my best new friend up here in the Vermont woods. Somara went into her house & came out with treats that Bea (stage name Sweet Puppy) love, got leashed & into my car.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
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Thank you for inviting me to read your story Lincoln with out needing to do a review. I was a teacher & I love doing reviews. This will draw the reader in. We are going to go along with you to this "holiday house nestled into a cliff overlooking a beautiful beach" What fun. When I was trying to get my dog home. I went & got my car. That was how I made my best new friend up here in the Vermont woods. Somara went into her house & came out with treats that Bea (stage name Sweet Puppy) love, got leashed & into my car.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
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That sounds so sensible. Except I couldn't leave him in the middle of the road while I went back for it, no houses nearby to turn to for help. And my car was small and Lincoln very large; I couldn't lift him and I don't think he would have cooperated and climbed in. He only lasted two more weeks, poor old thing. At that time I was not very experienced with dogs ... It ended well fortunately. Thanks so much for reviewing - I greatly appreciate it.
Wendy
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***Hugs***
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Wendy,
Hard to refuse the request to mind Lincoln. But finding out he might die any day? And that he had to be hand-fed? The offer of a holiday cottage sounded like fun... on a cliff overlooking the ocean, private beach. But Lincoln needed a lot of care. There would be a lot of dog-sitting!
I enjoyed the part about him laying down in the middle of the road, and refusing to move. What a predicament! And cars were stopping to help you.
He crunched up the neck, bones and all? Was the chicken cooked?
That doesn't sound like much fun, Wendy. I bet you were relieved when the owners returned.
Nicely penned! I'm sorry they disqualified you from the contest. Those pesky judges!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Hi Wendy,
Hard to refuse the request to mind Lincoln. But finding out he might die any day? And that he had to be hand-fed? The offer of a holiday cottage sounded like fun... on a cliff overlooking the ocean, private beach. But Lincoln needed a lot of care. There would be a lot of dog-sitting!
I enjoyed the part about him laying down in the middle of the road, and refusing to move. What a predicament! And cars were stopping to help you.
He crunched up the neck, bones and all? Was the chicken cooked?
That doesn't sound like much fun, Wendy. I bet you were relieved when the owners returned.
Nicely penned! I'm sorry they disqualified you from the contest. Those pesky judges!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thanks Kimbob. A super review. Raw chicken, and yes he ate the bones and all, they were soft and digestible. Ugh.
Wendy
Comment from K. Lang-Slattery
Thanks for this fun story of you "dog friendly" vacation. At least the holiday home was in a beautiful location. I enjoyed reading your adventures with Lincoln. I especially like your description of putting your foot against his bottom as a brake! The essay is well organized and shows your good humor/humour.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks for this fun story of you "dog friendly" vacation. At least the holiday home was in a beautiful location. I enjoyed reading your adventures with Lincoln. I especially like your description of putting your foot against his bottom as a brake! The essay is well organized and shows your good humor/humour.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thank you so much Kate! What a lovely review! I am so glad you enjoyed this one.
Wendy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh my goodness this dog has his owners wrapped around his little paw! Perhaps a kick up the backside may have helped, sorry, but this dog maybe 15 years old but he sounds a little bit lazy to me Wendy, at least you survived the week and were able to hand over a live dog back to his owners at the end of it, a fun post, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Oh my goodness this dog has his owners wrapped around his little paw! Perhaps a kick up the backside may have helped, sorry, but this dog maybe 15 years old but he sounds a little bit lazy to me Wendy, at least you survived the week and were able to hand over a live dog back to his owners at the end of it, a fun post, love Dolly x
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Thank you Dolly. I don't think he was lazy - just old and tired, and very close to death. Ian got him when he was a puppy, just after his first wife's death, so he was very emotionally attached. Thanks so much for reviewing. Appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from zanya
It made for some interesting'adventures' though with Lincoln - sounds like Lincoln definitely had some fun - well done for taking on the doggie challenge!
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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It made for some interesting'adventures' though with Lincoln - sounds like Lincoln definitely had some fun - well done for taking on the doggie challenge!
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much for your wonderful review and rating. I value the six stars greatly! Glad you enjoyed.
Wendy
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I truly enjoyed this story. While sadly it is about an old dog's last days, there is humor here when expecting just to dog sit, you were given detailed instructions to care for Lincoln.
Best wishes
Mary
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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I truly enjoyed this story. While sadly it is about an old dog's last days, there is humor here when expecting just to dog sit, you were given detailed instructions to care for Lincoln.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Mary. So glad you enjoyed this one.
Wendy
Comment from Thesis
This non-fiction work provides quite an insight into how "friends" can take advantage of friends for their own purposes. As you identified, more was revealed about Lincoln, which had you known, might have altered your decision to accept a holiday with him.
Your shock at the fact that he had to be hand fed, might die, and finding out that he couldn't walk very far was genuine. It comes through in the story.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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This non-fiction work provides quite an insight into how "friends" can take advantage of friends for their own purposes. As you identified, more was revealed about Lincoln, which had you known, might have altered your decision to accept a holiday with him.
Your shock at the fact that he had to be hand fed, might die, and finding out that he couldn't walk very far was genuine. It comes through in the story.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Thank you very much. I appreciate your review, and you are right. I didn't realise he was that old beforehand!
Wendy
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Lol, good post for the prompt. Obviously, Lincoln didn't steal your heart the way Sunny did. Sounds like a stressful and tiring trip. How are the floods doing this days?
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Lol, good post for the prompt. Obviously, Lincoln didn't steal your heart the way Sunny did. Sounds like a stressful and tiring trip. How are the floods doing this days?
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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No, he didn't steal my heart like Sunny. I was just glad he was still alive at the end. The Flood Recovery Centre is still open, but with reduced hours, so I only do one day a week now.
Wendy
Comment from Teri7
Wendy, This is a very well written story about your fun with Lincoln. He was not a skinny dog by any means. You used such great and light hearted words that made me smile. I am so glad he didn't die on you. That would have broken my heart if it happened to me. My husband buried one of our cats this morning. She was 12 years old and was so precious. That is what I named her. Our Precious. Thank you for the cute story. It made my heart smile. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Wendy, This is a very well written story about your fun with Lincoln. He was not a skinny dog by any means. You used such great and light hearted words that made me smile. I am so glad he didn't die on you. That would have broken my heart if it happened to me. My husband buried one of our cats this morning. She was 12 years old and was so precious. That is what I named her. Our Precious. Thank you for the cute story. It made my heart smile. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Oh I am so sorry. I remember reading a story about Precious. It is heart-breaking when they die. I would have been heart-broken if Lincoln had died - and he was their world, like a child to them, as they had no children. Thanks so much for reviewing.
Wendy
