Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Chapter 3 Steven's Longhorn"A collection of short stories
30 total reviews
Comment from Patrick Bernardy
Hi Barbara! (Port Raid Review #3)
---So, the same child that was smart enough to figure out how to get the curly fries at Arby's was doubted in his ability to know the difference between a steer and a deer? It's easy for me to see reading these back-to-back, but of course, I didn't get to live through the decade of knuckleheaded moments the child had in between like you did, so no judgment! *laughs*
---I like the answer from the police! Sounds just like a small town Sheriff who only wants to work when he has to!
---One little comma issue I found: "Mom, you're not going to believe this[,] but there's a longhorn steer in our front yard."
Pookie and I are coming back for more! Stay tuned!
Eyepatch Patrick (and Pookie)
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2024
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Hi Barbara! (Port Raid Review #3)
---So, the same child that was smart enough to figure out how to get the curly fries at Arby's was doubted in his ability to know the difference between a steer and a deer? It's easy for me to see reading these back-to-back, but of course, I didn't get to live through the decade of knuckleheaded moments the child had in between like you did, so no judgment! *laughs*
---I like the answer from the police! Sounds just like a small town Sheriff who only wants to work when he has to!
---One little comma issue I found: "Mom, you're not going to believe this[,] but there's a longhorn steer in our front yard."
Pookie and I are coming back for more! Stay tuned!
Eyepatch Patrick (and Pookie)
Comment Written 24-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful support. I didn't believe we would ever have a longhorn in our front yard. We do have numerous deer.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I don't know about a steer, but it certainly isn't a bull. She looks mild-mannered enough to not act up. Having gotten on the wrong side of a milk cow, I don't trust any of them.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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I don't know about a steer, but it certainly isn't a bull. She looks mild-mannered enough to not act up. Having gotten on the wrong side of a milk cow, I don't trust any of them.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Either do I really. LOL Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I thought she looked like she needed milking. This is a lovely story and good picture. Some city folks won't know the difference. You wrote about this well. Enjoy the week. Karen
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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I thought she looked like she needed milking. This is a lovely story and good picture. Some city folks won't know the difference. You wrote about this well. Enjoy the week. Karen
Comment Written 15-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the kind review. As I took a second look at the photograph, I realized it's a cow. Not a steer. LOL
Comment from nomi338
Humph. I know some guys who if that beef should show up in that yard, there would soon be a major barbecue session underway. You wind up in my yard, you just became a hot menu item. That is their attitude towards beef and or pork. LOL.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2024
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Humph. I know some guys who if that beef should show up in that yard, there would soon be a major barbecue session underway. You wind up in my yard, you just became a hot menu item. That is their attitude towards beef and or pork. LOL.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2024
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LOL Thank you for the kind review. I didn't get close enough to check, but he probably had a brand.
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It was probably a wiser move to keep your distance. Those horns are no joke.
Comment from T B Botts
Hi Barbara,
I don't understand why it would be legal to allow live stock to wander around the countryside. Does that mean that if it's in your yard you can shoot it? We have moose passing through our front yard every year. A few weeks ago we had a large bull and a cow move through. They always leave hoof prints in the grass, and the urine from the females is toxic to the lawn. Not much I can do about that though. Thanks for sharing this gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Hi Barbara,
I don't understand why it would be legal to allow live stock to wander around the countryside. Does that mean that if it's in your yard you can shoot it? We have moose passing through our front yard every year. A few weeks ago we had a large bull and a cow move through. They always leave hoof prints in the grass, and the urine from the females is toxic to the lawn. Not much I can do about that though. Thanks for sharing this gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Not if it has a brand. Texas is an open range state, it goes way back in our history. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
So long horn are cows?
It's fun when our kids come home.my kids lice in central California and I live in southern California but they visit quite often. I would say my grown children are city children.
Well done. Descriptive andeasy to visualize. .
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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So long horn are cows?
It's fun when our kids come home.my kids lice in central California and I live in southern California but they visit quite often. I would say my grown children are city children.
Well done. Descriptive andeasy to visualize. .
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the kind review. Yes, long horns are cow, in this case it was actually a steer.
Comment from Esther Brown
That was very cute. I will have to check for other stories about your family. The dialog was the perfect way to relate the story. Reminiscing is a good name for a book of memories. Well done. Esther
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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That was very cute. I will have to check for other stories about your family. The dialog was the perfect way to relate the story. Reminiscing is a good name for a book of memories. Well done. Esther
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the kind review. I honestly never expected a longhorn in the front yard.
Comment from Sanku
You underestimated your son .He was knowledgeable about steer and deer. It is a cute story . You are right when you say that we remember the moments ,not the dates
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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You underestimated your son .He was knowledgeable about steer and deer. It is a cute story . You are right when you say that we remember the moments ,not the dates
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the kind review. I never expected a longhorn in my front yard. LOL
Comment from Jacob1395
I can imagine how different Texas and the city must be. In the UK there is a vast difference between the countryside and London, there definitely isn't as many transport connections in the countryside in the UK. I have cousins who live out in New Mexico, which I believe is the next state to Texas, who I found while researching my family history and have remained in touch with. I definitely want to go out there and meet them at some point. An excellent piece, Barbara.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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I can imagine how different Texas and the city must be. In the UK there is a vast difference between the countryside and London, there definitely isn't as many transport connections in the countryside in the UK. I have cousins who live out in New Mexico, which I believe is the next state to Texas, who I found while researching my family history and have remained in touch with. I definitely want to go out there and meet them at some point. An excellent piece, Barbara.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the kind review. I never expected a longhorn in my front yard. LOL You should make a trip to New Mexico, it's a beautiful state.
Comment from Wendy G
Well, he might have been a city boy, but he did know the difference between a deer and a steer. It was certainly an unexpected site at your place on the top of a steep hill. Well written.
Wendy
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Well, he might have been a city boy, but he did know the difference between a deer and a steer. It was certainly an unexpected site at your place on the top of a steep hill. Well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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I never expected to see a longhorn in my front yard. LOL Thank you for the kind review.