I remember Fogo Island
Tales from my grandmother.11 total reviews
Comment from wishawave
It is very relatable poem. I remember I saw a documentary film telling the story of Fogo Islanders. It's stunning beautiful and I can also see it beauty in your story. It is well done.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
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It is very relatable poem. I remember I saw a documentary film telling the story of Fogo Islanders. It's stunning beautiful and I can also see it beauty in your story. It is well done.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your kind comments and review
Comment from Bill Schott
This brief autobiography, I Remember Fogo Island, is an interesting accounting of your relationship with your grandmother. You make the important statement that we miss tons of history and reflection because the listener is not engaged to learn.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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This brief autobiography, I Remember Fogo Island, is an interesting accounting of your relationship with your grandmother. You make the important statement that we miss tons of history and reflection because the listener is not engaged to learn.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you Bill for the review
Comment from LJbutterfly
Hi, The thing that made this story most interesting was the setting, Fogo Island, which you creatively introduced to us. From what you have written for the prompt, "I Remember," I can tell your life has been filled with many treasurable stories. Even though there wasn't much dialogue, we all can relate to "I told you so." Each one of the five items you mentioned under the heading "I remember Nana telling me," would make an interesting story by itself. Thanks for sharing your memories. I wish I could have heard your Nana speak.
Lorraine
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Hi, The thing that made this story most interesting was the setting, Fogo Island, which you creatively introduced to us. From what you have written for the prompt, "I Remember," I can tell your life has been filled with many treasurable stories. Even though there wasn't much dialogue, we all can relate to "I told you so." Each one of the five items you mentioned under the heading "I remember Nana telling me," would make an interesting story by itself. Thanks for sharing your memories. I wish I could have heard your Nana speak.
Lorraine
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and kind words
Comment from Y. M. Roger
I am not sure what the gnome graffiti in your offering is, but you should really pop back in there and eliminate it - would help the reader more appreciate your words and recollections. ;) Best of luck in the contest! ;)
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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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I am not sure what the gnome graffiti in your offering is, but you should really pop back in there and eliminate it - would help the reader more appreciate your words and recollections. ;) Best of luck in the contest! ;)
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Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
There is something from childhood years that some people will always remember, especially those who left to establish themselves in another country. Their motherland is not forgotten.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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There is something from childhood years that some people will always remember, especially those who left to establish themselves in another country. Their motherland is not forgotten.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and rating.
Stay well and regards
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You're quite welcome!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is very unfamiliar to me. We knew almost nothing about our parents, talk about grandparents. I envy people who have all the rich history of their parents and grandparents. I hope they treasure it. This will draw the reader in to identify with the speaker or someone like me. It is nice to hear this. Thank you.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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This is very unfamiliar to me. We knew almost nothing about our parents, talk about grandparents. I envy people who have all the rich history of their parents and grandparents. I hope they treasure it. This will draw the reader in to identify with the speaker or someone like me. It is nice to hear this. Thank you.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and comments
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written story about remembering your grandmother's stories about Fogo island and the adventures that was happening in the early years of the family.
typo - strange characters in your work.
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medical treatment.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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A very well-written story about remembering your grandmother's stories about Fogo island and the adventures that was happening in the early years of the family.
typo - strange characters in your work.
�????�???�??�?�¢? ()Her father was the first passenger to fly off Fogo Island to the Mainland for
medical treatment.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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I found out I tried to put bullet points and it transferred strangely.
Thank you for the review and kind thoughts.
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
You rarely hear stories about Newfoundland. A place I know little about. I too wish I has listened better to family stories. They are our heritage. Well done. You may wish to look the story over as there are strange letters and question marks before each of your points. Sometimes that happens when transferring from word to FanStory. It's very annoying. Well done over all. Hope you do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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You rarely hear stories about Newfoundland. A place I know little about. I too wish I has listened better to family stories. They are our heritage. Well done. You may wish to look the story over as there are strange letters and question marks before each of your points. Sometimes that happens when transferring from word to FanStory. It's very annoying. Well done over all. Hope you do well in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and kind comments
Comment from lyenochka
It's wonderful that you remembered the stories that you did! My favorite part was about your Nana's grandfather and how her grandmother reminded him of his being healed for the next 50 years! Best wishes in the contest!
Formatting comment:
You might consider using the Advanced Editor. It seems you used some character (a bullet for your list) that got turned into: â?¢
Verb comments:
Patrick, was injured his hand severely while seal hunting.
(had injured his hand)
At the time, I was barely paid attention
(I was barely paying -OR- I had barely paid )
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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It's wonderful that you remembered the stories that you did! My favorite part was about your Nana's grandfather and how her grandmother reminded him of his being healed for the next 50 years! Best wishes in the contest!
Formatting comment:
You might consider using the Advanced Editor. It seems you used some character (a bullet for your list) that got turned into: â?¢
Verb comments:
Patrick, was injured his hand severely while seal hunting.
(had injured his hand)
At the time, I was barely paid attention
(I was barely paying -OR- I had barely paid )
Comment Written 06-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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Thank you for the advise, review and comments
Comment from equestrik
This is a good write for the 'I Remember' contest and I can relate to while your wishing you had paid more attention to your Nana's stories. I find myself wishing the same about my dad. Good write.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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This is a good write for the 'I Remember' contest and I can relate to while your wishing you had paid more attention to your Nana's stories. I find myself wishing the same about my dad. Good write.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and comments
