The Return of the Turtle
A true story28 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh WOW!!! What an amazing story, my friend!!! Congratulations on a well-deserved win. The prose is flawless and the story an absolute delight, plus educational -- I would never have guessed that turtles could be so smart and loyal! I am charmed!
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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Oh WOW!!! What an amazing story, my friend!!! Congratulations on a well-deserved win. The prose is flawless and the story an absolute delight, plus educational -- I would never have guessed that turtles could be so smart and loyal! I am charmed!
Comment Written 09-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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They make wonderful house pets, and the cats love them. Thank you for this wonderful review and stars!
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Very much my pleasure, Yvonne. :)
Comment from karenina
It may be that you need one more review to set this contest winner in the rightful place of "All-Time Best! If so I'm honored to be here, singing the praises of this charming story. I (alas) have had little luck with the few turtles I acquired as pets (I hasten to say I was a young child and sorely lacking in the skill set).
Ah, my Emilyn Jayne, my 14-year-old granddaughter has had "Shel Silverstein" as part of her extended family for three years now! (You might discern she is an avid reader ~ smile)
Congratulations, again, on the win!
Karenina
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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It may be that you need one more review to set this contest winner in the rightful place of "All-Time Best! If so I'm honored to be here, singing the praises of this charming story. I (alas) have had little luck with the few turtles I acquired as pets (I hasten to say I was a young child and sorely lacking in the skill set).
Ah, my Emilyn Jayne, my 14-year-old granddaughter has had "Shel Silverstein" as part of her extended family for three years now! (You might discern she is an avid reader ~ smile)
Congratulations, again, on the win!
Karenina
Comment Written 09-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much for trying to put me over the hump. Turtles make great pets. I'm glad your granddaughter thinks to, too.
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Such a good story! The truest ones always are!
Comment from Terry Broxson
Damommy, this is a wonderfully told story no wonder it won the story of the month! Congratulations. I had an aunt who had a turtle from a hatchling for over forty years. Outstanding. Terry.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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Damommy, this is a wonderfully told story no wonder it won the story of the month! Congratulations. I had an aunt who had a turtle from a hatchling for over forty years. Outstanding. Terry.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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I have one now that can never go outside, even if I wanted to put her out, which I don't. She's a bit deformed but does very well. She and the cats are great friends. Thank you so much for this wonderful review!!
Comment from CrystieCookie999
I liked reading this. It is one of the hardest things for those of us who love animals to have one or more be lost. I did not see any major grammatical fixes, but I would point out that 'raccoon' needs to have a second c in the spelling, there in paragraph 2. Nice share.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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I liked reading this. It is one of the hardest things for those of us who love animals to have one or more be lost. I did not see any major grammatical fixes, but I would point out that 'raccoon' needs to have a second c in the spelling, there in paragraph 2. Nice share.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much for reviewing.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Congratulations on your win. You certainly deserved the win with this interesting and enchanting turtle story.
Amazing a 100-year-old turtle and others who eat from your hand. I guess I underestimated turtles as pets.
Best wishes
Mary
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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Congratulations on your win. You certainly deserved the win with this interesting and enchanting turtle story.
Amazing a 100-year-old turtle and others who eat from your hand. I guess I underestimated turtles as pets.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment Written 09-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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Thank you. Yes, many people do underestimate them. They make wonderful pets in the house, too.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
We had a professor at Brevard College, NC who was known as the Turtle Man. He saved and collected them from being road kill. I was a fan for a while until I saw a terrapin crossing a N.P. road and stopped to rescue him from the busy traffic. Closing in on the creature a car swerved to avoid me and crushed the thing spraying me with all kind of gook. Thereafter, I left rescue to the Prof.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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We had a professor at Brevard College, NC who was known as the Turtle Man. He saved and collected them from being road kill. I was a fan for a while until I saw a terrapin crossing a N.P. road and stopped to rescue him from the busy traffic. Closing in on the creature a car swerved to avoid me and crushed the thing spraying me with all kind of gook. Thereafter, I left rescue to the Prof.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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That happened to me once. As I was trying to get across the road to pick up the turtle, some jerk in a pickup deliberately ran over it. If only I could have caught up with him, I'd have given him something to remember. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Theresa Honnigford
Unbelievably wonderful story telling here. That is the cutest picture. The story moves along at a good pace. Excellent imagery. Thanks, Theresa H.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Unbelievably wonderful story telling here. That is the cutest picture. The story moves along at a good pace. Excellent imagery. Thanks, Theresa H.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Thank you for this wonderful review, and for the stars!
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you're welcome
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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 A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanStory community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review. |
Comment Written 08-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much for this!
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Wow Yvonne, you have a mini zoo in your garden with all your little creatures. This is a lo ely, endearing story for this challenge and beautifully told. Cheers,
Valda
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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Wow Yvonne, you have a mini zoo in your garden with all your little creatures. This is a lo ely, endearing story for this challenge and beautifully told. Cheers,
Valda
Comment Written 18-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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Thank you!!! Yes, we are quite the little mini-zoo. I love it.
Comment from judiverse
This is a marvelous story. I didn't know there was such depth to turtles. I do remember when we were visiting in-laws in Florida, I would walk to this bridge, and the turtles in the creek came swimming up. They always expected to get food when humans approached. One hundred years old--that's pretty old. And it's amazing they recognize your voice. You are really into turtles if you can tell them apart. judi
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2023
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This is a marvelous story. I didn't know there was such depth to turtles. I do remember when we were visiting in-laws in Florida, I would walk to this bridge, and the turtles in the creek came swimming up. They always expected to get food when humans approached. One hundred years old--that's pretty old. And it's amazing they recognize your voice. You are really into turtles if you can tell them apart. judi
Comment Written 15-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2023
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They are such socialable little guys, and they make great house pets.