Ladrao
Sometimes lucky, sometimes not.16 total reviews
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very nice story. I'm glad that you won. I'm sorry you got hurt.
I hate thieves of all nationalities.
Yes, this program and irregular characters is a pain in the... a pain.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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Very nice story. I'm glad that you won. I'm sorry you got hurt.
I hate thieves of all nationalities.
Yes, this program and irregular characters is a pain in the... a pain.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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Thank you very much.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written Non fiction story you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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This is a very well written Non fiction story you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 15-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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Thank you, Teri!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh my goodness Loretta what a terrible situation you were in here and I know how dangerous Brazil is because I visited Manaus in 2016 by ship. Some people had their jewellery snatched from around their neck and others lost their cameras.
One of the waiters went out in the evening and returned wearing only his underwear as everything had been taken from him. The shoe shops had all their shoes locked down if you wanted to try anything on they had to unlock the shoes. I went ashore only to see the Opera house which was built by the Portuguese and I returned to the ship unharmed and an had armed guard surrounded us over night. It was a frightening experience I would never repeat. You were lucky here and you hung onto your bag for dear life and survived. Pity you were injured though. A very interesting and terrifying write, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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Oh my goodness Loretta what a terrible situation you were in here and I know how dangerous Brazil is because I visited Manaus in 2016 by ship. Some people had their jewellery snatched from around their neck and others lost their cameras.
One of the waiters went out in the evening and returned wearing only his underwear as everything had been taken from him. The shoe shops had all their shoes locked down if you wanted to try anything on they had to unlock the shoes. I went ashore only to see the Opera house which was built by the Portuguese and I returned to the ship unharmed and an had armed guard surrounded us over night. It was a frightening experience I would never repeat. You were lucky here and you hung onto your bag for dear life and survived. Pity you were injured though. A very interesting and terrifying write, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 15-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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For sure Manaus is probably even more dangerous than Rio. You were lucky!!
Comment from papa55mike
That sounds like downtown Memphis just off Beale Street. Don't wander too far away. What a wonderfully written piece.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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That sounds like downtown Memphis just off Beale Street. Don't wander too far away. What a wonderfully written piece.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 13-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I love your story, and I hope that will never be mugged on my travels. Even if is a sad story the narration is whimsy and humoristic. I laugh reading this:"
"Can't you see I'm in the middle of a phone call?" Paulo replied, annoyed. "It's long distance, and it's been a bad day. Come back tomorrow."
The young thief apologized and murmured that he could wait. He flashed a knife at Paulo very discreetly. And he leaned on the phonebooth to give him privacy and time to complete his call.
"Who are you talking to?" his sister asked at the other end of the line.
"Oh, it's just a thief," Paulo explained. "He's allowed me to finish this call before he takes all my money." Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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I love your story, and I hope that will never be mugged on my travels. Even if is a sad story the narration is whimsy and humoristic. I laugh reading this:"
"Can't you see I'm in the middle of a phone call?" Paulo replied, annoyed. "It's long distance, and it's been a bad day. Come back tomorrow."
The young thief apologized and murmured that he could wait. He flashed a knife at Paulo very discreetly. And he leaned on the phonebooth to give him privacy and time to complete his call.
"Who are you talking to?" his sister asked at the other end of the line.
"Oh, it's just a thief," Paulo explained. "He's allowed me to finish this call before he takes all my money." Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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That really happened, can you believe it? crazy.
Comment from Lisasview
Hi Loretta,
I do not usually read longish stories as I read a lot of poetry.. I think I read another one of yours last week.
Anyway, this one intrigued me right away. Being robbed is so upsetting...And, it has happened to me several times. Somebody just think that they have the right to take something yours is ridiculous!
I have been more careful as I have gotten older...but the thieves seem to have gotten smatter.
Too bad about Brazil... Such a beautiful country.
Lisasview
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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Hi Loretta,
I do not usually read longish stories as I read a lot of poetry.. I think I read another one of yours last week.
Anyway, this one intrigued me right away. Being robbed is so upsetting...And, it has happened to me several times. Somebody just think that they have the right to take something yours is ridiculous!
I have been more careful as I have gotten older...but the thieves seem to have gotten smatter.
Too bad about Brazil... Such a beautiful country.
Lisasview
Comment Written 13-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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Thank you for you thought. Yes, getting robbed is really mind altering!
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When I was in Jr. High School, I left my little bag with the small amount of make-up in it. I remember that I loved that bag with the tortoise shell clasp. I left it in the open drawer in my desk and went to my next class...and, someone stole it. Before that time I knew nothing about stealing and I was so upset to find out that such things happen...
Lisa
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That is really rotten. Someone at a pool stole the only memento I had from my aunt, an amethist ring, and I have never forgotten that.
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Oh yes, and I two had an amethyst ring stolon (my birthstone)
I have never been able to forget all the many things I have had stolen...wish I could..
LIsasview
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is a great story and I'm so sorry I can't give you a 6* Your story-writing is excellent and you add humour and likability into this fully engaging story. Not to mention your bravery! A strong contender for this contest. Well done! And good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2023
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This is a great story and I'm so sorry I can't give you a 6* Your story-writing is excellent and you add humour and likability into this fully engaging story. Not to mention your bravery! A strong contender for this contest. Well done! And good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 12-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2023
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Got disqualified I'm afraid. They didn't want fiction. But anyway, I got to write the story!
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Oh goodness, I thought it was non-fiction! Could you have told a little fib?
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Oh no, sorry, Wrong story. I meant for Hindsight. This is unfortunately very true and I have the scar to prove it.
Comment from LJbutterfly
You have told an intriguing story that grips the reader and holds attention from beginning to end. You included adequate descriptive imagery and realistic dialogue. You maintain mystery until the very end. Very well done. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023
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You have told an intriguing story that grips the reader and holds attention from beginning to end. You included adequate descriptive imagery and realistic dialogue. You maintain mystery until the very end. Very well done. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your glowing review. I appreciate it.
Comment from forestport12
This isn't six stars because you awarded me with a golden cross. I was curious to read something of yours, and this did not disappoint. Your writing has smooth touch with just the right tone here. I could imagine this in my minds eye unfolding. And you did well to show how there's this dual personality of Should I run, should I freeze. But then you stand or that is fall to the ground and fight. What makes it very intriguing as telling a true story about a far away place with an exotic background which also is two sides to a coin from the beach to the underbelly of districts. You are gifted and that cannot be said about the majority here.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023
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This isn't six stars because you awarded me with a golden cross. I was curious to read something of yours, and this did not disappoint. Your writing has smooth touch with just the right tone here. I could imagine this in my minds eye unfolding. And you did well to show how there's this dual personality of Should I run, should I freeze. But then you stand or that is fall to the ground and fight. What makes it very intriguing as telling a true story about a far away place with an exotic background which also is two sides to a coin from the beach to the underbelly of districts. You are gifted and that cannot be said about the majority here.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023
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Ah, thank you so much! That is quite the compliment. We now have a mutual admiration happening. :)
Comment from Jim Wile
This was a wonderful story, Loretta. It started out quite amusing with the different anecdotes of robbers being patient outside phonebooths and robbers bargaining for the amount they will steal.
Then it got serious with your harrowing experience in which you showed either great courage or stupidity or some of both in arriving at the scene of your experience with a thief. You certainly learned an important lesson and an important truth: Why not me? This was very well written. Great job. - Jim
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023
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This was a wonderful story, Loretta. It started out quite amusing with the different anecdotes of robbers being patient outside phonebooths and robbers bargaining for the amount they will steal.
Then it got serious with your harrowing experience in which you showed either great courage or stupidity or some of both in arriving at the scene of your experience with a thief. You certainly learned an important lesson and an important truth: Why not me? This was very well written. Great job. - Jim
Comment Written 10-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for liking my story!
