Comment from dannyleonn

Excellent

Still loving every word.

Thank you for reminding of the "coaster bench", I had forgotten those. My grandmother also had one way down south in L.A. (Lower Alabama).

This line cracked me up! :My friend, Virge, claimed that most likely, what was removed was brains and good looks."

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013

Thanks for reading all of these. I am most appreciated. If I ever get it published, I promise a signed copy! I know L.A. well, went to school at Auburn.

Comment from October21

Excellent

Hold on a second... It's not illegal to marry your first cousin!!! Where I am, anyway. Brilliant storytelling. You get into the young boys mind very well. Shame on him for his thoughts at the end!!!!

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013

Well, in your country, even the royals do it once in awhile! Thanks for reading and the kind comments. Bill

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

This tale continues to entertain and engage the reader. I think I've mentioned before that I suspect that there is more than a smidgeon of autobiographical fact in this piece.

Looking forward to more.

Spags:

Charlie Joseph's for lunch (missed the apostrophe)

"Where?" she asked (missed the question mark)

p.s. In many Asian countries, first cousin marriages are the norm - as well as amongst European royalty in ages past ...

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013

Thanks for reading. You are of course right about the biographical nature. Since I've killed so many brain cells since the 1950's, it is just tough to go with non-fiction. Thanks for the spots. Both were corrected. Bill

Comment from Rdfrdmom2

Excellent

bhogg:

Precocious, huh? Carol was just downright forward,
LOL! I'm trying to remember how old I was when I
first heard that "I'll show you mine if you show me
yours" line. I wonder how many kids grow up without
ever hearing that? Not many, I'm guessing.

thanks for sharing
love,
jan

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013

Thanks for reading Jan. I'm always glad when you stop by. Warm regards, Bill

Comment from fictionwriter

Excellent

Cute chapter. The kids and the things that intertain them never seems to change. I wonder if that is still the case these days. Well done.

so(they?) gave us a cola

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2013

Thanks so much for reading and the kind comments. Your question is a good one. I'm not so sure that life is as simple as it once was. Regards, Bill

Comment from Cariboubill

Excellent

I love it. I'd give you a six star but I don't have one left. This makes me want to read another chapter. Cousins are great. The almost, "You show me yours and I'll show you mine." was so real. That's the way I remember being that age. The grandma was aware of the possibilities, I think! Keep writing, I want to see what happens next.
...Bill

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2013

Hi Bill - thanks for reading and the great comments. I do hope you get a chance to read earlier chapters. I'm working on chapter 7, but will have to earn some more FS funny money before I post. Regards, Bill

Comment from jetmichelle

Excellent

Wow good story and really well edited already. Not a single missed step. The only thing I saw was that I think awhile is actually two words a while. Keep up the good work!

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2013

Thank you very much for reading and the kind feedback! If you ever have a minute, please check out the earlier chapters. Bill

Comment from mizzkris20

Excellent

Hmmm. Carol had a little more than just shopping on her mind, lol. Your story was very delightful to read. I haven't read the previous chapters but if they are anything like this I def need to read them

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2013

Thanks for reading and your comments.I hope you do get a chance to check out previous posts. Regards, Bill

Comment from eowyn0003

Excellent

This was a truly wonderful read. It took me back to my own childhood. I had never been south of Oklahoma City when I was nine, and I wasn't born when the novel is set. I was born in 1960--but time seemed to move more slowly back then and things didn't change as drastically as they do now. I believe this spoke to my memories of cousins, and movies on Saturday, church on Sunday. And of course those awakening hormones. Thanks for the experience. If I had a Six Star left, you would certainly get it.

Lura

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2013

Thanks Lyra - I'm glad you enjoyed the read. Warm regards, Bill

Comment from ebeta

Excellent

I definitely missed out on understanding some parts from not having read previous chapters. I'll have to try and find some time to go back and check them out.

good work and keep writing!

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2013

Thanks for reading. Novels are always a problem for the reason you mention.