Be afraid but saddle up any way
Based on a true story31 total reviews
Comment from heart of Lou
Oh boy, I guess he quickly decided it would be better to rappel away rather than face the ridicule of being called a coward. I hope the rappelling went well for him!
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018
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Oh boy, I guess he quickly decided it would be better to rappel away rather than face the ridicule of being called a coward. I hope the rappelling went well for him!
Comment Written 12-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018
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I didnt feel ridiculed at all, and the rappel went well. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from karenina
Nice comeback! I agree! This ain't no "crap"! I like your moxie...it likely took that rappel master a moment or three to recover from your reply...AND your action as you rappelled away! Clever and interesting flash fiction...
Karenina
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Nice comeback! I agree! This ain't no "crap"! I like your moxie...it likely took that rappel master a moment or three to recover from your reply...AND your action as you rappelled away! Clever and interesting flash fiction...
Karenina
Comment Written 12-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Thank you. 30 years later he remembered that minute at a reunion. Of course he tried to take credit for my courage. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
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Ah, isn't it great to have THAT recalled and repeated? Makes sense he'd skew it to give himself credit...but YOU know the truth!
Comment from Rickie1
Earl
I heard somewhere bravery isn't the absence of fear it's taking action in face of it. The only time you can be brave is when you're afraid. I don't who said those things I've repelled. It's an act of swallowing faith followed by scared shitless then followed by a rush of adrenaline.
Rickie
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Earl
I heard somewhere bravery isn't the absence of fear it's taking action in face of it. The only time you can be brave is when you're afraid. I don't who said those things I've repelled. It's an act of swallowing faith followed by scared shitless then followed by a rush of adrenaline.
Rickie
Comment Written 12-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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It certainly is, you know what I went through. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Mrs. KT
Good for you, Earl!
A little bit of fear is a good thing...at least I have always believed it to be so. Gets the adrenalin rushing... And I would imagine the adrenalin would be coursing through one's veins to rappel off a tower.
Well-crafted flash fiction. And a memorable visual image!
Best Wishes!
diane
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Good for you, Earl!
A little bit of fear is a good thing...at least I have always believed it to be so. Gets the adrenalin rushing... And I would imagine the adrenalin would be coursing through one's veins to rappel off a tower.
Well-crafted flash fiction. And a memorable visual image!
Best Wishes!
diane
Comment Written 12-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Thanks, It was a rush especially out of a helicopter. Thanks for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Sally Law
A 50 words piece is difficult for me. I just posted a 75 word entry and thought I would have a nervous breakdown! Excellent job Earl! Not a word wasted in your mini drama! All my best to you in the contest!
Sally
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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A 50 words piece is difficult for me. I just posted a 75 word entry and thought I would have a nervous breakdown! Excellent job Earl! Not a word wasted in your mini drama! All my best to you in the contest!
Sally
Comment Written 12-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Thank you. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Good for you. It reminded me of when I took the fireman's test. We had to climb up a ladder that was standing straight up. I have a fear of heights. It wasn't my favorite test, especially since when we got to the top, we had to cross over and come down the other side. Bravery is not the absence of fear. It's being afraid, but doing it anyway.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Good for you. It reminded me of when I took the fireman's test. We had to climb up a ladder that was standing straight up. I have a fear of heights. It wasn't my favorite test, especially since when we got to the top, we had to cross over and come down the other side. Bravery is not the absence of fear. It's being afraid, but doing it anyway.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Yeas it is. I don't know if I could climb a ladder and cross over at the top, You win.Thanks for reading and your 5 star review.
Comment from royowen
I think that was a very good answer to a less than compassionate rappel master, being afraid isn't what makes one a coward, it's refusing to be brave. I'll bet he always remembered.that quip. Well dine, great entry in this contest, good luck, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2018
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I think that was a very good answer to a less than compassionate rappel master, being afraid isn't what makes one a coward, it's refusing to be brave. I'll bet he always remembered.that quip. Well dine, great entry in this contest, good luck, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 10-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2018
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Thank you,he did remember it we were at a unit reunion 2 years ago and he brought it up. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
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That's good. Earl
Comment from Tina Crute
I really enjoyed your story. Fear can be negative when portrayed in a story, but in just a few words you wrote a great story! You showed fear and courage both, within a few words of each other and it was dramatic and good. I always like it when the story has a happy ending.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2018
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I really enjoyed your story. Fear can be negative when portrayed in a story, but in just a few words you wrote a great story! You showed fear and courage both, within a few words of each other and it was dramatic and good. I always like it when the story has a happy ending.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2018
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Thank you for your kind words and great review. If you liked this one I have more works on here. Have a good night :)
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks how fearlessly, and confidently you answered the rappel master, after you came up the tower; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2018
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This speaks how fearlessly, and confidently you answered the rappel master, after you came up the tower; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 09-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2018
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Thank you for your kind words and the 5 star rating. I'll keep writing, I do have more stuff on here if you're interested. Have a great day.
Comment from country ranch writer
Just because one shake doesn't mean one is a coward everyone is scared of something even the man who ran his mouth to you has a phobia of some kind.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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Just because one shake doesn't mean one is a coward everyone is scared of something even the man who ran his mouth to you has a phobia of some kind.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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If he did have a phobia i never saw it. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
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NO MAN IS AN ISLAND
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GRANDPA USED TO SAY THERE IS NOTHING TO FEAR BUT FEAR ITSELF WE ARE ONLY HUMAN
