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Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "Christmas in Korea"True story
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Comment from JudyE
Oh bummer! What a shame. What a miserable Christmas being stuck there then copping a huge fine just by trying to lift morale and bring a bit of Christmas cheer. Perhaps telling it here will win you back some of the cost.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Oh bummer! What a shame. What a miserable Christmas being stuck there then copping a huge fine just by trying to lift morale and bring a bit of Christmas cheer. Perhaps telling it here will win you back some of the cost.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Thanks, Judy
Comment from judiverse
The bureaucracy certainly knows how to take the joy out of things. They should have praised you, instead, for trying to improve the morale of the troops with a Christmas tree. It must have been a sight to see with the soda cans and twine. I can understand the funk returning when you were told there was a thousand dollar fine for chopping down the tree. Great topic for this flash fiction story, and best of luck in the contest. judi
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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The bureaucracy certainly knows how to take the joy out of things. They should have praised you, instead, for trying to improve the morale of the troops with a Christmas tree. It must have been a sight to see with the soda cans and twine. I can understand the funk returning when you were told there was a thousand dollar fine for chopping down the tree. Great topic for this flash fiction story, and best of luck in the contest. judi
Comment Written 29-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Judi
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You're welcome. This should do great in the contest. judi
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
OUCH! This is truly one of those good deeds turned sour scenarios. The intent was right, too bad the Koreans lacked a sympathetic reaction. This meets the contest requirements beautifully as you deliver a well penned true story that thoroughly engages the reader. Good luck in the judging and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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OUCH! This is truly one of those good deeds turned sour scenarios. The intent was right, too bad the Koreans lacked a sympathetic reaction. This meets the contest requirements beautifully as you deliver a well penned true story that thoroughly engages the reader. Good luck in the judging and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Thanks, MA.
Comment from Teri7
Bill, This is a very interesting and very well written true story you have penned. It was very interesting to read. Thank you for sharing this. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Bill, This is a very interesting and very well written true story you have penned. It was very interesting to read. Thank you for sharing this. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 29-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Thanks, Teri
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Your style of language here made me smile and is unfamiliar to me, but I did understand your meaning, a thousand dollar fine is steep! The most expense Christmas tree you ever saw! I expect it was worth it just for the story, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Your style of language here made me smile and is unfamiliar to me, but I did understand your meaning, a thousand dollar fine is steep! The most expense Christmas tree you ever saw! I expect it was worth it just for the story, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 29-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Thanks, Dolly.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your story, Bill. I liked the idea of one trying to improve the morale of the unit. Sounded great. Who knew about the gov't protection of the trees? I see this listed as 'general fiction' yet the contest states 'true story flash.' I would amend the category. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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I enjoyed your story, Bill. I liked the idea of one trying to improve the morale of the unit. Sounded great. Who knew about the gov't protection of the trees? I see this listed as 'general fiction' yet the contest states 'true story flash.' I would amend the category. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 29-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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I thought I had responded to this review as I had nominated you for the help. If the nom comes up again I'll punch it.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Aww, that was so unfair! I can just imagine how miserable that time was, and no Christmas tree to lighten the mood. What a sad Christmas story but an excellent one for the Flash True Story contest. Good luck!! )) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Aww, that was so unfair! I can just imagine how miserable that time was, and no Christmas tree to lighten the mood. What a sad Christmas story but an excellent one for the Flash True Story contest. Good luck!! )) Sandra xx
Comment Written 29-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Sandra
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
What grouches! How could one Xmas tree hurt anything? As if you should have known. They might have told you guys about the trees and the fines, which were waaayyy too high for a lousy tree. I hate bureaucracy!
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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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What grouches! How could one Xmas tree hurt anything? As if you should have known. They might have told you guys about the trees and the fines, which were waaayyy too high for a lousy tree. I hate bureaucracy!
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Comment Written 29-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Apparently the mountainside forests had been burned away by white phosphorous during the war and wouldn't grow back for years.
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Ugh.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the True Story Flash contest.
Some lessons are learned the hard way, eh?
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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I think this is a good entry for the True Story Flash contest.
Some lessons are learned the hard way, eh?
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
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Comment Written 29-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Sharon. If I hadn't been the section chief the CO would have probably had me boiled in oil.
