The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go
Viewing comments for Chapter 15 "The 'Red Terror' "Subtitle: God Never Lets Go!
25 total reviews
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Multi-car crash because of a wet road. Not good, but happens frequently.
Bugs on a 500 mile trip, no fun.
Sure you enjoyed that "Red Terror" though.
Interesting tales you weave.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2022
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Multi-car crash because of a wet road. Not good, but happens frequently.
Bugs on a 500 mile trip, no fun.
Sure you enjoyed that "Red Terror" though.
Interesting tales you weave.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2022
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Yeah not just wet there was GREASE on Parramatta Rd that day. Thanks for the great review. Was glad I was on my BLACK License or I would have lost it completely! Still remember that day at dusk facing the setting sun and the bugs and the troublesome bonnet.
Comment from Ulla
What a story this is. I well imagine the fear your mother must have felt when that happened on the plane flight. Fortunately, everything ended Welland she arrived safely. I'm enjoying this story. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2022
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What a story this is. I well imagine the fear your mother must have felt when that happened on the plane flight. Fortunately, everything ended Welland she arrived safely. I'm enjoying this story. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 05-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2022
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Thanks, heaps, Ulla, it seems I did the right thing dragging all the old autobiography chapters out for another look or new look for such as yourself.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for re-posting this story. I am sorry I missed it the first time around. I hate when that happens. I can see a regular young male in this. LOL Having raised 4 boys, I do understand. LOL
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2022
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Thank you for re-posting this story. I am sorry I missed it the first time around. I hate when that happens. I can see a regular young male in this. LOL Having raised 4 boys, I do understand. LOL
Comment Written 01-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2022
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Thanks so much for coming by. I got all these out to use up my pile of "phoney money" and seems I will still have more editing to do as a result. Trying to get over the GOLD award.
Comment from Sally Law
I've had several red cars, so did my sister and mom. Suzy had a red Triumph Spitfire. It was a two seater and fun to drive and ride in. You sound like you had a wild streak! Anyway, I enjoyed this and your personal history. I'm glad your mummy was safe.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2022
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I've had several red cars, so did my sister and mom. Suzy had a red Triumph Spitfire. It was a two seater and fun to drive and ride in. You sound like you had a wild streak! Anyway, I enjoyed this and your personal history. I'm glad your mummy was safe.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 01-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2022
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yeah the Mission secretary of the Mission she first went out with to Eritrea, has written a book on Missions in Eritrea/Ethiopia etc and mentions my Mum in there.
Comment from BermyBye50
Sankey,
An excellent storey about your adventures in your Triumph car ie the 'Red Terror.' Well done.
Your storey reminded me of my Dad's first car which was also a Triumph back in Bermuda. An aventurous drive across country last about 1 hr and went only 25 miles but it was a tough little car.
Cheers,
Eugene
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2022
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Sankey,
An excellent storey about your adventures in your Triumph car ie the 'Red Terror.' Well done.
Your storey reminded me of my Dad's first car which was also a Triumph back in Bermuda. An aventurous drive across country last about 1 hr and went only 25 miles but it was a tough little car.
Cheers,
Eugene
Comment Written 01-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2022
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Thanks Eugene. I loved the Triumphs at least 3 of them, anyway. Easy to drive. Just had to be careful not to bump them in front.
Comment from RonCraig
Hello Geoff,
Love the customizing you did on the "Red Terror" brought back memories of similar things from my past with cars. What, no photo of the next car? I'm surprised your mum got back on another plane after that experience with an initial fear to begin with.
Sorry, I don't get on this site as often being in the read only mode. I did jump into writing again. I volunteer tutor at an elementary school and my 4th grade wanted a book on how cars work so I included him in a story with some detail about cars. Funny thing, his mom contacted the local news station, have a look,
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/3631658-kyes-new-book/
The newest version is "Kye's First Car" and I included his photo on the back.
I sure miss my spagmaster,
Ron
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2017
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Hello Geoff,
Love the customizing you did on the "Red Terror" brought back memories of similar things from my past with cars. What, no photo of the next car? I'm surprised your mum got back on another plane after that experience with an initial fear to begin with.
Sorry, I don't get on this site as often being in the read only mode. I did jump into writing again. I volunteer tutor at an elementary school and my 4th grade wanted a book on how cars work so I included him in a story with some detail about cars. Funny thing, his mom contacted the local news station, have a look,
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/3631658-kyes-new-book/
The newest version is "Kye's First Car" and I included his photo on the back.
I sure miss my spagmaster,
Ron
Comment Written 22-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2017
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Thanks mate good of you to jump in I miss Spagaraming you hehe. I now have yours and 2 other books with acknowledgement and Autograph in.
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I finally got to view the link you sent. Have posted to you on Face book and you are not checking your PM's I guess you may not see this neither.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Reading your piece brought an 'I remember when I did something like that' from the back recesses of my mind. Very well written and no problems I could see other than the car.lol
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017
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Reading your piece brought an 'I remember when I did something like that' from the back recesses of my mind. Very well written and no problems I could see other than the car.lol
Comment Written 20-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017
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hehe Thanks very much. I had a real mess in there earlier another reviewer pointed it out to me. Glad you came in late. WIll be more careful with the next REVIVEd chapter.
Comment from judiverse
You really have a lot of memories about your cars. I had an accident once because of rainy weather conditions (hydroplaned and went into a mailbox.) I've never heard of having a problem with bugs on the windshield like you experienced. Ha! Ha! I like that you took advantage of your mother being away to get the Hire Purchase agreement for a new car. I hope you didn't have any problems with it. Great story, and in your great story-telling voice. judi
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017
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You really have a lot of memories about your cars. I had an accident once because of rainy weather conditions (hydroplaned and went into a mailbox.) I've never heard of having a problem with bugs on the windshield like you experienced. Ha! Ha! I like that you took advantage of your mother being away to get the Hire Purchase agreement for a new car. I hope you didn't have any problems with it. Great story, and in your great story-telling voice. judi
Comment Written 20-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017
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Thanks Sis so glad you came post big mess cleanup. Tell you more later.
Comment from Unspoken94
I don't think I understand the connection between the two
stories. Unless there is a connection, then perhaps they need
to be in different chapters. But I don't see the connection.
There are a number of sentences that could be worded better.
The last sentence of the first paragraph could end without the "hm."
It's something I might say out loud but not in a written story.
Second paragraph, "the first". The first what? This doesn't seem to be
clarified. I would also question starting a sentence with "anyway." Also, the use
of the phrase "you know" could be omitted.
There are others like these and perhaps that is the relaxed style that you
choose use. I also think that I should go back and read some more from
this book so that I can appreciate your writing style. Nevertheless, I would
never give this anything less than a five. -Bill
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017
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I don't think I understand the connection between the two
stories. Unless there is a connection, then perhaps they need
to be in different chapters. But I don't see the connection.
There are a number of sentences that could be worded better.
The last sentence of the first paragraph could end without the "hm."
It's something I might say out loud but not in a written story.
Second paragraph, "the first". The first what? This doesn't seem to be
clarified. I would also question starting a sentence with "anyway." Also, the use
of the phrase "you know" could be omitted.
There are others like these and perhaps that is the relaxed style that you
choose use. I also think that I should go back and read some more from
this book so that I can appreciate your writing style. Nevertheless, I would
never give this anything less than a five. -Bill
Comment Written 20-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017
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Thanks Bill not sure if you came in before or after the major fix I did to it. Seeing you are just reviewing I think you missed the awful mess from before. I had the accident on Parramatta Rd repeated. so if you saw that do me a favour and go back but I suspect the timing of your review means you missed that. Thanks for the heads up and the great score muchly. I love your writing. I boobed badly in not making sure of the chapter before I put it up again! Slap Slap.
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The errors I saw did not have an impact on the score. You deserved a five and if you can fix these areas, I will go back and give it a six. I like your work. -Bill
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Thanks mate, much appreciated. So glad of the encouragemkent. Hoping after we get through all this (as long as I make sure I have edited properly...to have a go at self-publishing,
Comment from MelB
Glad you weren't hurt in the car. There's something about red cars that is so appealing. I had a little red sports car in my 20's. I loved driving it. Did your mom just leave you by yourself?
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017
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Glad you weren't hurt in the car. There's something about red cars that is so appealing. I had a little red sports car in my 20's. I loved driving it. Did your mom just leave you by yourself?
Comment Written 20-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017
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Well I had a lot of friends looked after me. It was a real tear as in rip for her to leave me but I think I said I grew more in the Lord in that time.