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Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
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Hi my dear friend, this is a most unusual dialogue, but importantly, it sounds genuine and true. And such a stunning picture you chose to illustrate it, I found it to be engaging and quite well flowing Huge hugs, Giddy

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 14-Aug-2021
    Awe, dear friend, you are so kind tome. Thank you so much. Big hugs back to you. Ulla xxx
Comment from Judy Lawless
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It's interesting that you've chosen a sailing theme for your entry into this dialogue only entry, Ulla. I guess it's a family thing. :) This is well done, and I like the punch line. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 14-Aug-2021
    Hi Judy. I guess you're right. I've sailed all my life. Thank you so much. Ulla:)))
Comment from Ben Colder
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Good one. Ulla. LOL. I can see this happening. A good entry I hope you do well in the contest. I find no fault. Makes sense to me. Best to you. Hope you win.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 14-Aug-2021
    Thank you so much, Ben. I'm soglad for your encouragement. Ulla:)))
Comment from DeboraDyess
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Lol! Poor kid. That'll teach him to ask questions! Being let of at the next port and having to hoof it home... Not his best moment.
You did a great job writing dialogue only.
Best in the contest; I enjoyed this entry. I like that you now so much more about boats than this land-locked soul. :)
Blessings,
Deb

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 14-Aug-2021
    Hi Debora, thank you so very much. I'm so glad you liked it. I've sailed all my life,LOL. Thanks again. Ulla:)))
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
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ULLA:

I love your dialogue-only story. It fits so well with the theme of "The Fisherman's Son" which, I suspect, was your intent. It points out the importance of asking more in-depth questions when interviewing someone for a job. Good luck in the contest.

jan

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 14-Aug-2021
    Awe, Jan, thank you so much. How I appreciates this. Ulla:)))
Comment from Brett Matthew West
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Seems the captain does not have time for an underlying who does not know their way around a ship. At least he toted him to the nearest port and did not make him walk the plank. Good luck in this contest.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
    Thank you so much. No, he didn't, did he? Ulla:)))
Comment from Debbie Pope
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I enjoyed your dialogue, Ulla. You tell a story in yours. You even have some character development. I like your play on words that how do you read the wind when there are no words. Since there are only two characters, it reads perfectly well without any quotation marks. Good luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
    Thank you so much, Debbie. I'm pleased that you noticed that sentence about the words. Thanks a lot. Ulla:)))
Comment from robyn corum
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Ulla,

hahahahahaha! I'm gonna find someone who can help me do the work I do on THIS BOAT. You may enjoy the view - for the time you have left. Unless you tick me off further and I push you off the boat NOW. hahahaha

Thanks, Ulla!

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
    I'm glad you liked it, Robyn. Yeah, that could be the danger, LOL. :)))
Comment from estory
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I liked it. It was really funny, one of the funniest things you've ever done. I think this misunderstanding is just really finely woven through the dialogue, which is also quite realistic. I could easily see this happening today between a seasoned hand and one of these kids today. The last line is just the ultimate in exasperation. estory

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
    Wow, estory, this was such a lovely surprise. Thank you so much for the praise and the stars. How pleased I am. Ulla:)))

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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You did a good job, Ulla, with your contest entry. The dialogue flows smoothly with great detail. The boy seems to really want t learn, though he is new to sailing. The captain should have been less forceful and more helpful in teaching him about the ropes. Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2021

reply by the author on 15-Aug-2021
    Thanks a lot, Jan. I'm so glad you liked it. All best. Ulla:)))