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21 total reviews
Comment from Neonewman
First off this line had me roaring.
"This vehicle doesn't whinny or neigh. It runs on fuel not hay and oats." LoL
Secondly, I don't like Jane. I know people like her and luckily, I handle them well. No way she'd intrude on my trip, lol.
Another great chapter, Gretchen.
I would nope Jane would fall off the wagon, but since your in a car now, I guess you'll have to open the door and push out, lol.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
First off this line had me roaring.
"This vehicle doesn't whinny or neigh. It runs on fuel not hay and oats." LoL
Secondly, I don't like Jane. I know people like her and luckily, I handle them well. No way she'd intrude on my trip, lol.
Another great chapter, Gretchen.
I would nope Jane would fall off the wagon, but since your in a car now, I guess you'll have to open the door and push out, lol.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Steve. I usually tell talkers I need a moment of silence. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Gretchen
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I like your playfulness with the use of onomatopoetic words: "Jane's eyes widen for half a second then she throws her head back and laughs. Not just laughs, but snorts and slaps my arm playfully. "You're a hoot, missy, you are funny. This is going to be a fun trip." A fun ending
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
I like your playfulness with the use of onomatopoetic words: "Jane's eyes widen for half a second then she throws her head back and laughs. Not just laughs, but snorts and slaps my arm playfully. "You're a hoot, missy, you are funny. This is going to be a fun trip." A fun ending
Comment Written 22-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Luz. So glad you enjoyed this. Gretchen
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good literary exposure
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Gretchen,
I'm sorry I missed your chapters.
I love the witty sarcasm in your work. I laughed out loud.
Jane may be fictional to you, but I've met people in my past like her: overbearing with no clue of anything.
Your story is charming and funny.
Excellent!
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
Gretchen,
I'm sorry I missed your chapters.
I love the witty sarcasm in your work. I laughed out loud.
Jane may be fictional to you, but I've met people in my past like her: overbearing with no clue of anything.
Your story is charming and funny.
Excellent!
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 21-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Jane is based on a few people I've encountered over the years. Lol. Thank you for this.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This has been an interesting story, and it seems to be making some new turns with the appearance of Jane. Is Rebekah also going with you? That should be interesting unless Jane drives her crazy right away.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
This has been an interesting story, and it seems to be making some new turns with the appearance of Jane. Is Rebekah also going with you? That should be interesting unless Jane drives her crazy right away.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much for this. Gretchen
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
"This vehicle doesn't whinny or neigh. It runs on fuel not hay and oats." LoL
Excellent chapter, it's not the end, I hope.
You have a unique talent to bring characters to life.
Well done, Gretchen
Marival
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
"This vehicle doesn't whinny or neigh. It runs on fuel not hay and oats." LoL
Excellent chapter, it's not the end, I hope.
You have a unique talent to bring characters to life.
Well done, Gretchen
Marival
Comment Written 19-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Not the end by any means. Thank you so much. Gretchen
Comment from jmdg1954
Yikes... another addition to the Convention Bound Crew, a.k.a CBC... haha.
This is a fun read and I can only expect more hi-jinx in the near future.
Keep'm coming...
John
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
Yikes... another addition to the Convention Bound Crew, a.k.a CBC... haha.
This is a fun read and I can only expect more hi-jinx in the near future.
Keep'm coming...
John
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Thanks, John. Jane is going to be a burr under everyone's saddle. Who knows where this is heading. Gretchen
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
I'm glad you finally got your corn husk doll and I think Hannah was the perfect name to give it. Now let's see what other kinds of trouble we can get into!
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
I'm glad you finally got your corn husk doll and I think Hannah was the perfect name to give it. Now let's see what other kinds of trouble we can get into!
Comment Written 17-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much. Trouble is on the way. Gretchen
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Gretchen,
OK, I'm already pissed off at this lady. I can't stand people who just assume they are welcome to join in to whatever activity is going on. She reminds me in part of some of the folks I had to deal with back on the farm. Though it's not the same, whenever one of us was going to Juneau for whatever reason, there were those on the farm who just assumed we were going to Costco or Fred Meyer's shopping and would give us a list and sometimes instructions on what to buy, the size, flavor, color, whatever. We were left with not only having to shop for them, but minding their money and loading the stuff they wanted onto a cart on the ferry. I hate presumptuous people. This ought to be interesting gal. Well done.
Blessings,
Tom
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
Hello Gretchen,
OK, I'm already pissed off at this lady. I can't stand people who just assume they are welcome to join in to whatever activity is going on. She reminds me in part of some of the folks I had to deal with back on the farm. Though it's not the same, whenever one of us was going to Juneau for whatever reason, there were those on the farm who just assumed we were going to Costco or Fred Meyer's shopping and would give us a list and sometimes instructions on what to buy, the size, flavor, color, whatever. We were left with not only having to shop for them, but minding their money and loading the stuff they wanted onto a cart on the ferry. I hate presumptuous people. This ought to be interesting gal. Well done.
Blessings,
Tom
Comment Written 17-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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I'm with you, Tom. It's different if I ask someone if they need me to pick something up for them. I think we all know a Jane. Thank you for this lively review. You never disappoint! Gretchen
Comment from lyenochka
Oh so now we are introduced to yet another character and we're wondering how this adventure will go with the complication of now five ladies heading to the convention. Wasn't there a man looking around the car before? Poor Rebekah - is she ready for all this?
Sweet interaction with Hannah.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
Oh so now we are introduced to yet another character and we're wondering how this adventure will go with the complication of now five ladies heading to the convention. Wasn't there a man looking around the car before? Poor Rebekah - is she ready for all this?
Sweet interaction with Hannah.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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It will be Rachelle, Rebekah and me, and now Jane. Jane will prove challenging. I looked back at both Rachelle and my posts but didn't find a mention of another man. Just Jane. Thank you for this. It will prove interesting. Gretchen
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It was Tova's husband. After I read Rachelle's post, I understood who that was now and that you were in two different cars.
Comment from Jim Wile
Who is this strange person who has crashed the party? I can feel your discomfiture, Gretchen, with this turn of events. Now you've got quite a motley assortment of people on their way to the FanStory reunion, when it started innocently enough with just you and Rachelle. What a story this has turned into. It seems like it's winding down towards the end. It will be very interesting to see what happens when you get to NY.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
Who is this strange person who has crashed the party? I can feel your discomfiture, Gretchen, with this turn of events. Now you've got quite a motley assortment of people on their way to the FanStory reunion, when it started innocently enough with just you and Rachelle. What a story this has turned into. It seems like it's winding down towards the end. It will be very interesting to see what happens when you get to NY.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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Hopefully, Jane won't be tied to the roof of the car by the time we arrive. Lol. I have no idea when this is going to end. It's a lot of fun to write though. Gretchen