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Viewing comments for Chapter 59 "Lazarus the Autopilot"
Because my portfolio is too messy and I have OCD.

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Comment from Halfree
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One and two member cents... sort of a put down for this poem...has a lot more value than what is rewarded. But then I do not think you write for just stars and such. Very enjoyable,and to me, that's all that is required. Keep plugging away...think you have talent,

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 04-Jun-2019
    Thank you, Halfree. I'm glad you liked it. Coming from you, 5 stars means something.
Comment from dragonpoet
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This is a witty and well written poem. Yes, sometimes mechanics can be like Gods. And most beer drinkers I know feel the same as you do about PBR.
Keep writing
Joan

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2019
    LOL! I'm so glad i'm not the only one! (re: PBR) I get flack for liking Rolling Rock and Miller High Life too though. I'm glad you liked the poem. It was cathartic.
reply by dragonpoet on 02-Jun-2019
    Well before I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and realized I was allergic to the malt in beer, I was a Michelob or Sam Adams drinker.
    You're welcome.
    Joan
Comment from susand3022
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Awww, sweetie... was your baby hating life? I do hope it's feeling better now! :) What a cute poem. I have to admit that I totally didn't get it at all until I read the Author's notes. Thank God for Author's notes!!! LOL I hope your baby stays well throughout the summer months... smooth sailing! :)

 Comment Written 31-May-2019


reply by the author on 31-May-2019
    Yeah, last year, my autopilot wasn't working. I brought it to Deano, and he used a voltage converter to test it. Then later he went to my boat and rewired the outlet. Only charged me $40. Or maybe that was my stern light. Maybe I only paid him in PBR that time. LOL!
Comment from James W. Reynolds
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I like the creativity here - how the act of repairing something is the equivalent of a miracle, which at times I guess it is. The ritual is somewhat humorous, but mostly serious. I have no suggestions for improvement.

 Comment Written 31-May-2019


reply by the author on 31-May-2019
    Thank you, James.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2019
    The ironic thing is he is a devout atheist.
Comment from kiwisteveh
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Nice use of religious imagery (with a lighter than usual touch) in this story of the miracle-worker who brings failing boat items back to life - hence the Lazarus in the title.

You may want to add notes for us poor non-sailing people. I have no idea what Coosa board is, although there may be a reference to fibreglass work. Even PBR and Irish Death have me puzzled although the context gives alcoholic drinks as the likely meaning.

Steve

 Comment Written 31-May-2019


reply by the author on 31-May-2019
    LOL! Good point. I'll put a dictionary at the end.