Comment from judiverse

Excellent

This flows along beautifully. That would be quite a collection, as there must be millions of different plate patterns. I love the way this leads up to the pun complate. You did a great job of getting the essentials in with this flash fiction piece. judi

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you, Judi

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

A different ending than I was expecting and that's what makes your work so readable, (I don't mean only the endings) another excellent read, very well written****kahpot

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you, kahpot

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

Again this was my first read of the day, I have to say again it changed my mood again. This time I had to prick my finger with a pin to make sure that I had not gone into some kind of trance that reading this had put me in. The play on word "complate" ending was unique, to say the least; to say the most: interesting. I think it was to drive my spell check crazy as it kept on trying to change it to "complete."
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you, Mary. I hope your spellcheck feel better.

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

"ComPLATEd." ROFL! You're not only an outstanding writer, but an entertainer extraordinaire! The man, his mind, and his mission to give his readers' a treat. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

Thank you, Ric, for the kind and excellent review. Bill

Comment from susand3022

Excellent

Enjoying these cute little 50-word stories with their fun little word twists at the end. I'm sure his Grandfather had a nice time contemPLATEing his completed collection. ð???
Susan :)

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

Thanks, Susan

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

I hope that you realize or come at some point to realize that you need help. When it comes to groaners, this one should rate near the very top. "Contemplated", really Bill. I scared my poor wife, she was shocked at the painful groan I uttered uncontrollably. I explained that it was just you being you and surprisingly, she understood.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

Ahh, a fan.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Com-Plate-d! I was afraid that getting the one last plate would mean that the grandfather would die because his quest in life was finished and there were no more goals.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

That is depressing. : )

reply by lyenochka on 08-Feb-2023

You know - like the Winchester Mystery House where the lady kept adding on to the house so she wouldn't die when the construction stopped...

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Bill, This is a very cute and well written 50 word story about collecting dishes. You used great descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose. I love the last line of this! completed!!! Thanks for sharing and for the smile! Blessings, teri

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

Thanks, Teri

reply by Teri7 on 08-Feb-2023

you are so welcome!!!

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Hahaha... complated.. I love the pun and play on words. You turned this quip into a fun short story that was an enjoyable read. Thanks for keeping us smiling, Bill!

Melissa

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

Thanks, Melissa