My Life
Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "A Promotion"My life after meeting Jim.
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Comment from lyenochka
What a lot of information here. So Jim was a supervisor and the job wasn't as fun. It's good that you are so understanding about his sister. I have to admit, what I was told about "wicca" wasn't anything like what you described. Plus, it seems you believe in Jesus and to me, that's all that matters. It's great that you connected well with his nephews.
I smiled about not being able to sneak up with a big rig! And I shook my head about the protesters. Sometimes, people just like being angry together, without doing any research.
I'm so impressed that you are incredibly flexible and adaptable to all these different places and situations!
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about being the universities home (university's)
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2020
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What a lot of information here. So Jim was a supervisor and the job wasn't as fun. It's good that you are so understanding about his sister. I have to admit, what I was told about "wicca" wasn't anything like what you described. Plus, it seems you believe in Jesus and to me, that's all that matters. It's great that you connected well with his nephews.
I smiled about not being able to sneak up with a big rig! And I shook my head about the protesters. Sometimes, people just like being angry together, without doing any research.
I'm so impressed that you are incredibly flexible and adaptable to all these different places and situations!
Suggestion:
about being the universities home (university's)
Comment Written 12-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2020
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Thank you so very much for reviewing this, I am so glad you learned something, oh I made that correction before I responded, thank you.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
I can picture you driving that flaming red truck! LOL! Must have been fun. Not so much for Jim, who had to work, but at least he didn't have to brave the freezing outdoors up north. When we get older, we need to limit physical activity because the joints start to complain. :)
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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I can picture you driving that flaming red truck! LOL! Must have been fun. Not so much for Jim, who had to work, but at least he didn't have to brave the freezing outdoors up north. When we get older, we need to limit physical activity because the joints start to complain. :)
Comment Written 25-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much for reading, reviewing and your kind comments. I do so agree that getting older does indeed affect physical activity.
Comment from Mabaker
This is so interesting, Alie. As I said once before we don't have gas supervisors here, what are 30amp 50amp? Also, can you write a page explaining what Jim and the others do when Supervising? I feel this is such a great topic and you cover things really well. Love U Anne.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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This is so interesting, Alie. As I said once before we don't have gas supervisors here, what are 30amp 50amp? Also, can you write a page explaining what Jim and the others do when Supervising? I feel this is such a great topic and you cover things really well. Love U Anne.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Thank you Anne for the sixes. Thank you as well for reading, reviewing and your kind remarks and great questions. Luv u alie
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Allie. What a life you have, my friend. I meant to ask you the obvious, you do not have any kids, right? Schools would be a real hassle, I imagine.
Sounds like your hubby is at the beck and call of management. Is that right, or does he have the option of turning down any assignments he doesn't want? How big is your rig btw? Good interesting writing, my friend. Bob
ps. How do you like the book?
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Hi, Allie. What a life you have, my friend. I meant to ask you the obvious, you do not have any kids, right? Schools would be a real hassle, I imagine.
Sounds like your hubby is at the beck and call of management. Is that right, or does he have the option of turning down any assignments he doesn't want? How big is your rig btw? Good interesting writing, my friend. Bob
ps. How do you like the book?
Comment Written 24-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Well where do I start Bob. Thanks for reading, reviewing and your kind comments. Lets see, the book is great, I enjoyed being able to sit down and read it through rather than reading it here (but this was a great place to start). The rig/ camper is a DRV which is 44 feet long and we pull it with a converted semi (big truck). He doesn't have the option to accept or refuse, so he goes where they want him to and I just tag along. My children are grown and have families of their own back in Canada, I waited until they were grown before I relocated to the USA and his daughter is 21 so she is out on her own as well. Blessed be
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I actually envy you, Allie. (Bet you hear this a lot. LOL) Bob
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Not as often as you think Bob, but often enough.
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Thanks for all the info, my friend. Bob
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welcome
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Alie. Your stories are well written, interesting and clear for the reader. Well explained. What an exciting lifestyle. I particularly enjoyed the incongruity of the protesters who left the place a littered mess. Many people are looking for a "cause" to hang their hat on without any responsibility or their own behavior.
There are a couple of things to fix here:
"would be about three hours from the (delete 'the') Canada, not that I got that far."
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"It was interesting to note that the protesters were camped out (on) privately owned property."
Marilyn
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Hi Alie. Your stories are well written, interesting and clear for the reader. Well explained. What an exciting lifestyle. I particularly enjoyed the incongruity of the protesters who left the place a littered mess. Many people are looking for a "cause" to hang their hat on without any responsibility or their own behavior.
There are a couple of things to fix here:
"would be about three hours from the (delete 'the') Canada, not that I got that far."
and
"It was interesting to note that the protesters were camped out (on) privately owned property."
Marilyn
Comment Written 24-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much Marilyn for reading, reviewing and your kind comments, I will make those corrections in a moment.
Comment from robyn corum
Alie, (4)
Wow. Sounds like y'all were involved in some really interesting (and often frustrating?) travels. I'd like to travel more, myself - but not this way. haha
Some notes:
1.) We were able to visit old friends and family members (who) lived in the area.
2.) according to the locals) was asked about being the (university's) home.
3.) by students. I am now thinking they wish they had of accepted.
--> wish they had accepted (no 'of')
4.) when he would walk with a tech, observe and (correct?) any errors noted.
5.) It was interesting to note that the protesters were camped out (on) privately owned property.
6.) local law enforcement were arresting those (who) became violent.
7.) when everything was done, they packed up (and) left. Leaving
Very interesting post. Thanks for sharing --
Let me know if you edit --
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Alie, (4)
Wow. Sounds like y'all were involved in some really interesting (and often frustrating?) travels. I'd like to travel more, myself - but not this way. haha
Some notes:
1.) We were able to visit old friends and family members (who) lived in the area.
2.) according to the locals) was asked about being the (university's) home.
3.) by students. I am now thinking they wish they had of accepted.
--> wish they had accepted (no 'of')
4.) when he would walk with a tech, observe and (correct?) any errors noted.
5.) It was interesting to note that the protesters were camped out (on) privately owned property.
6.) local law enforcement were arresting those (who) became violent.
7.) when everything was done, they packed up (and) left. Leaving
Very interesting post. Thanks for sharing --
Let me know if you edit --
Comment Written 24-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Thank you Robyn for reading, reviewing and your kind comments, I will make those corrections in a few minutes.
Comment from Pantygynt
This was an interesting instalment highlighting some of the problems of the nomadic life.
Some suggestions.
'It was nice for him being able to visit her.' It is generally considered that 'nice' is a word that writers should avoid like the plague as being almost impossible to define as being relevant to what is being said. 'Good' or 'pleasant' are more meaningful.
'After about a month of training, he was advised that he would be going north to replace a former supervisor.' This is a new paragraph so 'he' here should be replaced by his name, Jim, otherwise it is not clear who he is, especially following the previous paragraph that deals the company's practice.
'... protesters were camped out privately owned property.' Should this not read '... protesters were camped out ON privately owned property'?
'... they packed up a left'. I think this should be '... they packed up aND left.'
A neighbour, about a mile away, has recently purchased a large (for the UK camper on a Volvo bus chassis. he had a car based camper before but obviously wanted something bigger, tiny by your standards but big enough for this country I would think.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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This was an interesting instalment highlighting some of the problems of the nomadic life.
Some suggestions.
'It was nice for him being able to visit her.' It is generally considered that 'nice' is a word that writers should avoid like the plague as being almost impossible to define as being relevant to what is being said. 'Good' or 'pleasant' are more meaningful.
'After about a month of training, he was advised that he would be going north to replace a former supervisor.' This is a new paragraph so 'he' here should be replaced by his name, Jim, otherwise it is not clear who he is, especially following the previous paragraph that deals the company's practice.
'... protesters were camped out privately owned property.' Should this not read '... protesters were camped out ON privately owned property'?
'... they packed up a left'. I think this should be '... they packed up aND left.'
A neighbour, about a mile away, has recently purchased a large (for the UK camper on a Volvo bus chassis. he had a car based camper before but obviously wanted something bigger, tiny by your standards but big enough for this country I would think.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much for reading, reviewing and your kind comments, I will make those corrections in a few moments.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Yeah, most of the protesters are, as some of the more rural folk around here say, 'not all that bright' - you could probably do a whole series just on their 'exploits'. :) :) You lead such a wonderfully adventurous life with your hubby, ma'am -- I absolutely love reading all of your updates!! ;) ;) Thanx for pulling us 'home-bodies' out to your world with you!! :) ;) Yvette :)
I've included a few grammatical catches below -- use or ignore as you like. :) ;) ;)
"had of accepted" -- 'had accepted'
"out privately" -- 'out on privately'
"packed up a left" -- 'packed up and left'
"left. Leaving behind" -- 'left, leaving behind' OR 'left. They left behind'
"clean up, which was" -- 'clean up which was' OR 'clean up; this was'
"They also, even though, they claimed the pipeline would cause land damage, they managed to" -- 'And even though they claimed the pipeline would cause land damage, they themselves managed to'
"tires, plastics (lots of bottles and cups left behind) etc were byproducts of oil or petroleum." -- 'tires, and plastics (lots of bottles and cups left behind) were all by-products of oil or petroleum.'
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Yeah, most of the protesters are, as some of the more rural folk around here say, 'not all that bright' - you could probably do a whole series just on their 'exploits'. :) :) You lead such a wonderfully adventurous life with your hubby, ma'am -- I absolutely love reading all of your updates!! ;) ;) Thanx for pulling us 'home-bodies' out to your world with you!! :) ;) Yvette :)
I've included a few grammatical catches below -- use or ignore as you like. :) ;) ;)
"had of accepted" -- 'had accepted'
"out privately" -- 'out on privately'
"packed up a left" -- 'packed up and left'
"left. Leaving behind" -- 'left, leaving behind' OR 'left. They left behind'
"clean up, which was" -- 'clean up which was' OR 'clean up; this was'
"They also, even though, they claimed the pipeline would cause land damage, they managed to" -- 'And even though they claimed the pipeline would cause land damage, they themselves managed to'
"tires, plastics (lots of bottles and cups left behind) etc were byproducts of oil or petroleum." -- 'tires, and plastics (lots of bottles and cups left behind) were all by-products of oil or petroleum.'
Comment Written 24-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much for reading, reviewing and for your kind comments, I will make those corrections in a few minutes.
Comment from poetwatch
Come on Alie. A man has to do what a man has to do to keep house and home. I'm pretty sure that Jim would prefer to do the walking also cause being in a higher position is tedious. You could do without this line. "at least he was away." I believe you want and "and" here. "they packed up a left." I think you don't need the first two words on this line. "They also, even though," beside those little things to think about I'm glad you're traveling and seeing our great country as it is now... tomorrow is another day. Thank you Alie for sharing your life on the road. I can see that not all is fun and sun.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Come on Alie. A man has to do what a man has to do to keep house and home. I'm pretty sure that Jim would prefer to do the walking also cause being in a higher position is tedious. You could do without this line. "at least he was away." I believe you want and "and" here. "they packed up a left." I think you don't need the first two words on this line. "They also, even though," beside those little things to think about I'm glad you're traveling and seeing our great country as it is now... tomorrow is another day. Thank you Alie for sharing your life on the road. I can see that not all is fun and sun.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Thank you for reading, reviewing and your suggestions, I will make those corrections shortly.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You've done a fair amount of traveling, haven't you, Alie? I hate it when these protesters do more damage than what they are protesting about. And, in this case, not even being native Indians! It was no surprise to read that the parks that stayed open, jacked their prices up, that's another thing that annoys me! LOL, Alie, you've got me on my soap-box here!! Well done, my friend, I shall be watching out for your next part. :) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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You've done a fair amount of traveling, haven't you, Alie? I hate it when these protesters do more damage than what they are protesting about. And, in this case, not even being native Indians! It was no surprise to read that the parks that stayed open, jacked their prices up, that's another thing that annoys me! LOL, Alie, you've got me on my soap-box here!! Well done, my friend, I shall be watching out for your next part. :) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 24-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Thank you Sandra for reading, reviewing and your kind comments. Hey you are perfectly welcome to be on your soap box, I get on mind all the time. lol