Comment from Carolyn Hilliard

Excellent

Good job. I wish we in a America used bastard the way you Austrilians do. Everything in this short story is positive and shows two people enjoying the challenge they placed themselves in.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2010

Thanks, Fiesty! Glad you enjoyed this bit of fun.

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

Writer,

You took a challenge and placed it into your story and added a bit of commaraderie and fun to it as well. Very enjoyable and fun to read.

Carol

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2010

Thanks, Carol.I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Comment from Connie P

Excellent

My favorite so far. Your note on the Australian use of bastard. I think we Americans throw it around but it's usually not all that positive. LOL>
Good luck,
Connie

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2010

Thanks, Connie. It's quite common to hear someone say, "Johnny? How is the old bastard?" We sometimes use it in the other senses too... but Australians are a bit broad in their language sometimes.

Comment from shariannegaylee

Excellent

Very clever use of the words in the list! I truly enjoyed this one--made me think of Half Dome at Yosemite National Park in California. It also made me want to know what happens next, and that's good!

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2010

Thanks, Shari; I tried for a light touch, having suspicioned there would be a few depressing ones.

Comment from Matoshka

Excellent

Great story about rock climbing. This was very descriptive and I enjoyed reading it. Your picture fit your words so well. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2010

Thanks, Matoshka:-)

reply by Matoshka on 18-Dec-2010

You are so welcome and blessings.

Comment from InterestingRon

Excellent

Flows beautifully with all those pesky contest words merged in seamlessly.
Not exactly a riveting read - but what can one do with so few words?
Good luck in the contest.
Ron

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2010

Thanks, InterestingRon. I wanted to try an upbeat take on the words provided.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

You've used the contest's required words well, and you've stayed within the strict word limitations. On top of that the dialogue is excellent and the situation interesting - good luck in the contest. :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2010

Thanks, Brooke. It was an interesting challenge.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

The required words disappeared into your heartfelt story. You conveyed the reality of the moment and the energy in so few words. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2010

Thanks, Joan! That's quite a compliment:-)