Lend Me Your (Rubber) Arm
An April Fool's Story39 total reviews
Comment from nitad
That was great. It brought a smile to my face and made me laugh out loud. Thank you for bringing "Julia's story" to the rest of us.
Very nice writing as well, good job!
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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That was great. It brought a smile to my face and made me laugh out loud. Thank you for bringing "Julia's story" to the rest of us.
Very nice writing as well, good job!
Comment Written 04-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Thank you so much for this review. I have fallen way behind on answering reviews, having hundreds I haven't had the chance to respond to. Please forgive me for this cookie-cutter reply. If I don't do this now, before I post more work in the coming weeks, I fear I will never catch up! Please know I have read your comments, and noted suggestions and corrections. In most cases I have made the corrections you suggested! I deeply appreciate my FanStory friends.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from x-ray
one of the station's long-time listeners, also a friend of the announcers contacted Julia...'
?comma after 'announcers'?
prank, you really had to "be there" or at least hear Julia...'
?comma after 'there'?
Hi Jan,
I was a little disappointed at the dearth of 'April fools's' stuff on site, only saw a couple, so grabbed yours when the banner popped up.
Had a grin, but I think, as you say, you had to be there.
Makes me wonder what kind of prank requires the use of a rubber arm, tho. Raises all manner of possibilities, tho I do remember one I saw in a mag' that had a fake arm hanging out the trunk of a car, while it drove down the road, as if someone was locked in there. Backfired on them, when the cops pulled them over at gunpoint, tho:)
Did anyone ask Julia what she'd intended to do with it? or is she saving that till next year?
Good stuff, X.
PS. Don't forget to bill KNWS for the promotional work you've done for them LOL.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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one of the station's long-time listeners, also a friend of the announcers contacted Julia...'
?comma after 'announcers'?
prank, you really had to "be there" or at least hear Julia...'
?comma after 'there'?
Hi Jan,
I was a little disappointed at the dearth of 'April fools's' stuff on site, only saw a couple, so grabbed yours when the banner popped up.
Had a grin, but I think, as you say, you had to be there.
Makes me wonder what kind of prank requires the use of a rubber arm, tho. Raises all manner of possibilities, tho I do remember one I saw in a mag' that had a fake arm hanging out the trunk of a car, while it drove down the road, as if someone was locked in there. Backfired on them, when the cops pulled them over at gunpoint, tho:)
Did anyone ask Julia what she'd intended to do with it? or is she saving that till next year?
Good stuff, X.
PS. Don't forget to bill KNWS for the promotional work you've done for them LOL.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Thank you so much for this review. I have fallen way behind on answering reviews, having hundreds I haven't had the chance to respond to. Please forgive me for this cookie-cutter reply. If I don't do this now, before I post more work in the coming weeks, I fear I will never catch up! Please know I have read your comments, and noted suggestions and corrections. In most cases I have made the corrections you suggested! I deeply appreciate my FanStory friends.
Hugs,
Jan
PS LOL I didn't ever get the chance to ask her! :-) KNWS is a listener-supported station, so I have to give them the promotion for free. LOL
Comment from babylonia
made me smile. made me laugh. LOL easy to read and follow. imagery is excellent. definitely a good one on several people. i enjoyed the read. keep up the good work~
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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made me smile. made me laugh. LOL easy to read and follow. imagery is excellent. definitely a good one on several people. i enjoyed the read. keep up the good work~
Comment Written 04-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Thank you so much for this review. I have fallen way behind on answering reviews, having hundreds I haven't had the chance to respond to. Please forgive me for this cookie-cutter reply. If I don't do this now, before I post more work in the coming weeks, I fear I will never catch up! Please know I have read your comments, and noted suggestions and corrections. In most cases I have made the corrections you suggested! I deeply appreciate my FanStory friends.
Hugs,
Jan
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jan,
you are very welcome~
love,
barbara
Comment from mshugh
Great story 0 one minor nit
I think it's - April Fools' day
If I understood this correctly, this was a prank played by tha announcers on all their listeners - am I correct or did I misinterpret the lack of results on the search
Michael
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2008
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Great story 0 one minor nit
I think it's - April Fools' day
If I understood this correctly, this was a prank played by tha announcers on all their listeners - am I correct or did I misinterpret the lack of results on the search
Michael
Comment Written 03-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2008
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Thanks, Michael. Not quite - I just wanted to make sure I had my facts correct to tell the story as I heard it on the radio the other morning. So I typed in rubber arm on the radio's website to see if they had anything about it online. :-) They didn't.
I really appreciate the review and I corrected that nit.
Jan
Comment from RenieReader
Oh, dear. That one got everyone who had any contact with the station. I guess this goes along with someone asking another to lend me an arm or hand? Thanks for sharing.
Renie
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Oh, dear. That one got everyone who had any contact with the station. I guess this goes along with someone asking another to lend me an arm or hand? Thanks for sharing.
Renie
Comment Written 03-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Thank you so much for this review. I have fallen way behind on answering reviews, having hundreds I haven't had the chance to respond to. Please forgive me for this cookie-cutter reply. If I don't do this now, before I post more work in the coming weeks, I fear I will never catch up! Please know I have read your comments, and noted suggestions and corrections. In most cases I have made the corrections you suggested! I deeply appreciate my FanStory friends.
Hugs,
Jan
PS Thanks, Renie! :-)
Comment from tteach
This is a great story! I could visualize someone walking into the bookstore and asking for the arm. You prhase it beautifully, and held me entranced. well done
terry
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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This is a great story! I could visualize someone walking into the bookstore and asking for the arm. You prhase it beautifully, and held me entranced. well done
terry
Comment Written 03-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Thank you so much for this review. I have fallen way behind on answering reviews, having hundreds I haven't had the chance to respond to. Please forgive me for this cookie-cutter reply. If I don't do this now, before I post more work in the coming weeks, I fear I will never catch up! Please know I have read your comments, and noted suggestions and corrections. In most cases I have made the corrections you suggested! I deeply appreciate my FanStory friends.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from Sue-z-Q
Hi Jan:
Great little story. The only thing we never learned was what Julia was going to do with that arm as an April Fools joke on her sister.
I'm glad you have a radio station that gives you joy.
Your friend & fan,
Sue-z-Q
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Hi Jan:
Great little story. The only thing we never learned was what Julia was going to do with that arm as an April Fools joke on her sister.
I'm glad you have a radio station that gives you joy.
Your friend & fan,
Sue-z-Q
Comment Written 03-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Thank you so much for this review. I have fallen way behind on answering reviews, having hundreds I haven't had the chance to respond to. Please forgive me for this cookie-cutter reply. If I don't do this now, before I post more work in the coming weeks, I fear I will never catch up! Please know I have read your comments, and noted suggestions and corrections. In most cases I have made the corrections you suggested! I deeply appreciate my FanStory friends.
Hugs,
Jan
PS I never did find out what she planned to do with the arm!
Comment from drivenbackward
Well told, Jan. Glad you got a good start to your day. Those are always nice surprises. Here are a few notes to consider:
Here is the story they told, that made my day. --- Not really buying that comma.
in if they knew where she could find a rubber arm.
--- where she could find one.
but finally did so after the friend called to say he needed --- Spacing between 'friend' and 'called'
It seemed the arm had grown legs and scurried away! --- Exclamation point reads a little forced here.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2008
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Well told, Jan. Glad you got a good start to your day. Those are always nice surprises. Here are a few notes to consider:
Here is the story they told, that made my day. --- Not really buying that comma.
in if they knew where she could find a rubber arm.
--- where she could find one.
but finally did so after the friend called to say he needed --- Spacing between 'friend' and 'called'
It seemed the arm had grown legs and scurried away! --- Exclamation point reads a little forced here.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2008
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Thank you so much, DB. I have made all the corrections. Really appreciate the great review. :-)
Jan
Comment from azbukivedi
How was she going to trick her sister with the rubber arm? This is indeed hilarious. Thanks for sharing, Jan! Hope the goats didn't go unmilked.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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How was she going to trick her sister with the rubber arm? This is indeed hilarious. Thanks for sharing, Jan! Hope the goats didn't go unmilked.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Thank you so much for this review. I have fallen way behind on answering reviews, having hundreds I haven't had the chance to respond to. Please forgive me for this cookie-cutter reply. If I don't do this now, before I post more work in the coming weeks, I fear I will never catch up! Please know I have read your comments, and noted suggestions and corrections. In most cases I have made the corrections you suggested! I deeply appreciate my FanStory friends.
Hugs,
Jan
PS Nope, they got milked, just like they will tonight, when I finally drag my ass outside!
Comment from darkmoonbaby
Jan,
This was funny! I enjoyed reading. I feel bad for poor Julia, but then again it was great! No errors or mistakes.
DMB
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Jan,
This was funny! I enjoyed reading. I feel bad for poor Julia, but then again it was great! No errors or mistakes.
DMB
Comment Written 03-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2008
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Thank you so much for this review. I have fallen way behind on answering reviews, having hundreds I haven't had the chance to respond to. Please forgive me for this cookie-cutter reply. If I don't do this now, before I post more work in the coming weeks, I fear I will never catch up! Please know I have read your comments, and noted suggestions and corrections. In most cases I have made the corrections you suggested! I deeply appreciate my FanStory friends.
Hugs,
Jan
