The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "My Forebears Starting Poor & Reprise"Subtitle: God Never Lets Go!
47 total reviews
Comment from Brett Matthew West
So true every life story is interesting to someone, and one of my favorite genres is Biographies, and particularly Autobiographies.
Seeing how people coped with the life they were dealt makes good reading.
Hopefully all is well in your world these days.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2022
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So true every life story is interesting to someone, and one of my favorite genres is Biographies, and particularly Autobiographies.
Seeing how people coped with the life they were dealt makes good reading.
Hopefully all is well in your world these days.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2022
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Thanks, Bro you have gone waaaay back, here! Hoping to read more of your story soon.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
This is an interesting story but I think that it could flow a little better.
Also, I kept loosing track of the which elder brother you were talking about.
Otherwise, well done.
Sharon
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2017
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This is an interesting story but I think that it could flow a little better.
Also, I kept loosing track of the which elder brother you were talking about.
Otherwise, well done.
Sharon
Comment Written 23-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2017
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I will look into it. I don''t understand why some of you much later folks mark down for weird reasons. Your understanding does not warrant marking down in points. However I will look at the area you speak of.
Comment from Ricky1024
it's always nice to recall your family life when you're younger everybody had their little Adventure sometimes I like your piece on the ant hill with the burger mom reminds me of when I used to burn ant another insects with a magnifying glass I thought that was pretty cool but it was actually cool even destroy life like that but kids will be kids of course so decide great Rich theme and imagery read well had no grammar issues thanks for this talk to Ricky 1024
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2017
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it's always nice to recall your family life when you're younger everybody had their little Adventure sometimes I like your piece on the ant hill with the burger mom reminds me of when I used to burn ant another insects with a magnifying glass I thought that was pretty cool but it was actually cool even destroy life like that but kids will be kids of course so decide great Rich theme and imagery read well had no grammar issues thanks for this talk to Ricky 1024
Comment Written 21-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2017
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Thanks Ricky I had decided to run this again with the recently acquired "For Sale" sign of our old place at Greenwich. I am not sure Greenwich was as "upmarket" in them days as it is now. And the house dad built for 500 pounds on land he bought for 500 pounds sold last year (with a lot of alterations and improvements for $AU1.9M
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks exhaustive biographical outline, particulars of author self and family, a brief about race, ancestors, siblings, parents, grandparents, settlements, accommodations, school life, adventure of living; I liked.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2017
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This speaks exhaustive biographical outline, particulars of author self and family, a brief about race, ancestors, siblings, parents, grandparents, settlements, accommodations, school life, adventure of living; I liked.
Comment Written 21-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2017
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Thanks old friend. Appreciate you coming by.
Comment from Paul Bownas
Your story was certainly detailed, but I felt that it needed a boost of some kind, in order to keep the reader interested. It was interesting to hear about a Sydney house at that time being almost 'in the bush'. I was stationed in Sydney in the early sixties in the Navy, and was at HMAS Nirimba, near quakers Hill in 1965.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2017
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Your story was certainly detailed, but I felt that it needed a boost of some kind, in order to keep the reader interested. It was interesting to hear about a Sydney house at that time being almost 'in the bush'. I was stationed in Sydney in the early sixties in the Navy, and was at HMAS Nirimba, near quakers Hill in 1965.
Comment Written 21-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2017
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Thanks Paul. This is the last time through on this. I had to add the recently acquired "For Sale" sign from our previous house. Seeing the Bridge Road place was built because of me. No worries about the four this already had the top award. I live in St Clair with my wife of now 30 years.
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You're welcome, I hope I wasn't being too harsh.
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Nah its ok as I said these are all top awarded I just wanted to get them up with some more additions and photo changes.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
Someone in my family once said, when I told them I was going to write a book someday about my life -
"Who would want to read about your life?" (When I was in high school I wrote ALL the time. It was how I healed from my past. I would write pages and pages every night. Our school guidance counselor asked me what I was going to do with all my notebooks. She made a comment to me about them all sitting on the book shelf...Then I wrote a book with some of my writings from back then. It was kind of a good way to say: In your face! Her husband was also a teacher and taught me and I made sure to tell him I wrote a book, maybe the word got back to her)
"Everyone's story is interesting to someone!" That has really encouraged me. (I love this)
The last time I went to the eye doctor was about five years ago and they told me I had the eyes of a forty year old woman. I was like 21. I've had bifocals since high school. I read your eye issues and asked myself if I will be where you are one day. I guess there could be worse things in life.
Sleep Apnoea is serious and I'm glad you got a diagnosis.
We always remember the kids we grew up with. I think we hurt the ones we love the most because we know they'll always be there because they love us.
I can't imagine getting married at 15. Did her husband stay with her then?
And the pictures are adorable
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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Someone in my family once said, when I told them I was going to write a book someday about my life -
"Who would want to read about your life?" (When I was in high school I wrote ALL the time. It was how I healed from my past. I would write pages and pages every night. Our school guidance counselor asked me what I was going to do with all my notebooks. She made a comment to me about them all sitting on the book shelf...Then I wrote a book with some of my writings from back then. It was kind of a good way to say: In your face! Her husband was also a teacher and taught me and I made sure to tell him I wrote a book, maybe the word got back to her)
"Everyone's story is interesting to someone!" That has really encouraged me. (I love this)
The last time I went to the eye doctor was about five years ago and they told me I had the eyes of a forty year old woman. I was like 21. I've had bifocals since high school. I read your eye issues and asked myself if I will be where you are one day. I guess there could be worse things in life.
Sleep Apnoea is serious and I'm glad you got a diagnosis.
We always remember the kids we grew up with. I think we hurt the ones we love the most because we know they'll always be there because they love us.
I can't imagine getting married at 15. Did her husband stay with her then?
And the pictures are adorable
Comment Written 24-May-2017
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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My sister's first husband Pat recently died of Pancreatic Cancer I think. I bet my sister regrets not putting up with him. I liked Pat. She even admitted to us not all that long ago she did wrong in getting pregnant atr 15. John (my Nephew ) will be 60 in November.
Comment from Mabaker
Right Dr Sankey now I have found chapter one I'll go through the lot and I will review as well. Question why the * every so often? Sincerely Anne
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Right Dr Sankey now I have found chapter one I'll go through the lot and I will review as well. Question why the * every so often? Sincerely Anne
Comment Written 02-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
An interesting and very thorough account of your life.
It is good to see you have so many happy memories.
Quite a lot to take in in a chapter but overall it flows well.
:-) Shirley
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2017
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An interesting and very thorough account of your life.
It is good to see you have so many happy memories.
Quite a lot to take in in a chapter but overall it flows well.
:-) Shirley
Comment Written 07-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2017
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Thanks Shirley I think there is another chapter with rewards on it sorry you missed the others.
Comment from ProSongwriter
Hi geoff,
I finally got over to start reading your memoir. I wanted to get a good foundation of the story before jumping ahead a little bit. I'll be back to read these earlier chapters in a couple of days. I am going to read a couple of your more current posts first - I need points/dollars to post more chapters of my novels. these earlier chapters pay just 1 point and 2 cents, while the newer ones are a bit more generous. However, I will be back to catch up on these earlier chapters.
I really enjoyed this! You have a good narrative voice for this style of writing. I didn't find a single paragraph that was boring or indifferent.
My Uncle Wayne died of Mesothelioma. Also, regarding your visual issues ... my professional background is visual health. Over time, the ocular muscles, like all other muscle, can slowly deteriorate and lose thier effectiveness. It depends on which particular muscle is affected and how. Also, the initial issue could be congenital. I would think the problem was a muscle pulling too hard or one not strong enough to resist the tension of an opposing muscle. Most often a subsequent surgery in later years is, at best, minimally helpful, sometimes more detrimental.
Anyway, this was a very pleasant reade ... loved you subtle sense of humor in places!
Wishing you the very best,
Alan
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2017
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Hi geoff,
I finally got over to start reading your memoir. I wanted to get a good foundation of the story before jumping ahead a little bit. I'll be back to read these earlier chapters in a couple of days. I am going to read a couple of your more current posts first - I need points/dollars to post more chapters of my novels. these earlier chapters pay just 1 point and 2 cents, while the newer ones are a bit more generous. However, I will be back to catch up on these earlier chapters.
I really enjoyed this! You have a good narrative voice for this style of writing. I didn't find a single paragraph that was boring or indifferent.
My Uncle Wayne died of Mesothelioma. Also, regarding your visual issues ... my professional background is visual health. Over time, the ocular muscles, like all other muscle, can slowly deteriorate and lose thier effectiveness. It depends on which particular muscle is affected and how. Also, the initial issue could be congenital. I would think the problem was a muscle pulling too hard or one not strong enough to resist the tension of an opposing muscle. Most often a subsequent surgery in later years is, at best, minimally helpful, sometimes more detrimental.
Anyway, this was a very pleasant reade ... loved you subtle sense of humor in places!
Wishing you the very best,
Alan
Comment Written 14-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2017
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Thanks, mate, the new Intro has no rewards but might be interesting as it was a new addition. I did have rewards all the way through but folks need to come back sooner. I am like you trying to read stuff to get the rewards so I can promote more of mine. LIke an old pastor's wife said "we are all in the same boat!" Thanks, mate.
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You're welcome, Geoff. yes, we all need the points to post, but the pleasure of reading things sometimes is its own reward. I truly enjoyed this read. will be back for more every chance I get!
Alan
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yeah mate I do reading for the sake of it especially if a good story even if rewards are non-existent. But as before needing the promotion dollars for now.
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Fully agree!
Comment from GWinterwin
Enjoyed this first chapter very much, sounds like you had a pleasant childhood. Sounds like your dad was a handy man for sure. Your sister got married young but it seems that happened often back then here in the U.S.A anyway.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Enjoyed this first chapter very much, sounds like you had a pleasant childhood. Sounds like your dad was a handy man for sure. Your sister got married young but it seems that happened often back then here in the U.S.A anyway.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thanks, Bro more coming. I had thought this was a final run through prior to self-publishing but new faces are already giving me new ideas ho-hum!