Fare-Thee-Well Sharky
Also known as The Fink10 total reviews
Comment from Helvi2
Hi Fiona,
It may be a eulogy, but it's still funny, though I didn't know you covorted with mobsters?
I think this was very cleverly done my friend. You created quite a story that was a lot of fun to read. I enjoyed it Obit or not!
Good Luck in the Contest
Helvi :o)
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2010
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Hi Fiona,
It may be a eulogy, but it's still funny, though I didn't know you covorted with mobsters?
I think this was very cleverly done my friend. You created quite a story that was a lot of fun to read. I enjoyed it Obit or not!
Good Luck in the Contest
Helvi :o)
Comment Written 11-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2010
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Thank you Helvi, I appreciate your kind comments. Yes, I was pleased with the result until I found out it had to be a Obit. Didn't want to change it.
Thanks again and warmest regards
Marijke
Comment from Begin Again
Marijke
Yes, you have written a hilarious eulogy not an obituary..I highly doubt this would ever make the papers but it was fun to read. Loved the stories about Sharky's past.
Smiles to you, Carol
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Marijke
Yes, you have written a hilarious eulogy not an obituary..I highly doubt this would ever make the papers but it was fun to read. Loved the stories about Sharky's past.
Smiles to you, Carol
Comment Written 08-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Thanks, Carol, I don't know why I got the two mixed up. But, I like what I did, and thought, no, too late to change now! I don't know, maybe one of these trashy papers might do it? Nah - guess not! I can see the lawsuits coming already.
Warmest regards and hugs
Marijke
Comment from missy98writer
fionageorge,
I loved your euology to Sharky "Fare-Thee-Well Sharky. I laughed at your descriptions which are excellent.
I like this line:
"So, friends, let's pay our last respect to the Fink. We'll shortly have 'im cremated, burned to a cinder! We'll just save the devil from having to do it to him. Y'all are invited back to my place where we'll celebrate his parting. We'll share the loot from the armed robbery. He thought he'd outsmart us, now who's been outsmarted? He's in the coffin, we have the loot! And no-one's worked out how we did him, and they never will!"
A funny and well writen euology. I liked the dialect you used too. I don't care if it's not an obituary, your euology is an outstanding entry in the writing prompt.
Melissa.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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fionageorge,
I loved your euology to Sharky "Fare-Thee-Well Sharky. I laughed at your descriptions which are excellent.
I like this line:
"So, friends, let's pay our last respect to the Fink. We'll shortly have 'im cremated, burned to a cinder! We'll just save the devil from having to do it to him. Y'all are invited back to my place where we'll celebrate his parting. We'll share the loot from the armed robbery. He thought he'd outsmart us, now who's been outsmarted? He's in the coffin, we have the loot! And no-one's worked out how we did him, and they never will!"
A funny and well writen euology. I liked the dialect you used too. I don't care if it's not an obituary, your euology is an outstanding entry in the writing prompt.
Melissa.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Thank you once again my friend, I didn't even realise I had made the mistake until it was pointed out to me. Oh, well, I still enjoyed writing it and putting the artwork together from various clip arts.
Thanks again Melissa, love you
Marijke
Comment from Alison Williams
I Loved it. Loved the dialect, loved the eulogy- I tend to agree with that statement, and loved the cheekiness of the narrator's voice. Very clever and witty you have a talent for this sort of writing I've noticed.
Thank you for sharing!
I think it could be a Eulogy and post report in the newspaper as part of an obituary. hheeh, confusing I know.
Alison
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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I Loved it. Loved the dialect, loved the eulogy- I tend to agree with that statement, and loved the cheekiness of the narrator's voice. Very clever and witty you have a talent for this sort of writing I've noticed.
Thank you for sharing!
I think it could be a Eulogy and post report in the newspaper as part of an obituary. hheeh, confusing I know.
Alison
Comment Written 08-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Thank you Alisaon, for reading and reviewing. I didn't even realise until someone pointed out. Oh well, I had fun writing it, and that is the main thing. Also, that I am receiving great reviews like yours, makes it 'no matter' when it comes to whether it is a Obituary or a Eulogy.
Warmest regards and hugs
Marijke
Comment from el twelve
that was absolutely enjoyable to read. the writing was
smooth, as the culprits lol. and easy reading. humorous
and witty. thanks for sharing ,good luck
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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that was absolutely enjoyable to read. the writing was
smooth, as the culprits lol. and easy reading. humorous
and witty. thanks for sharing ,good luck
Comment Written 08-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Thanks for reading and reviewing, and most of all, for seeing the fun in this pice, and for enjoying.
Warmest regards
Marijke
Comment from nora arjuna
LOL, marijke, that was funny indeed! oh you must have had fun writing this! it flows smoothly and i could hear the voice in my head.
our comrade in crime, Sharky[.] - a period here?
rest his soul![.] - delete
good luck!
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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LOL, marijke, that was funny indeed! oh you must have had fun writing this! it flows smoothly and i could hear the voice in my head.
our comrade in crime, Sharky[.] - a period here?
rest his soul![.] - delete
good luck!
Comment Written 08-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Thanks Nora, I appreciate your little pick-ups here, will correct straight away. Warmest regards and thank you for your comments and ratings, Marijke
Comment from adewpearl
Marijke, you've written a very funny eulogy, the speech delivered at a person's funeral, but this is a contest for a funny obituary, the article that appears in the newspaper when a person dies. So, while this is humorous and entertaining on its own, it does not work for the contest. Brooke :-)
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Marijke, you've written a very funny eulogy, the speech delivered at a person's funeral, but this is a contest for a funny obituary, the article that appears in the newspaper when a person dies. So, while this is humorous and entertaining on its own, it does not work for the contest. Brooke :-)
Comment Written 08-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Whoops! Thanks Brooke, I appreciate your advice. I will have to take it away from this contest - don't know how. I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the kind review and ratings, and the advice.
Much appreciated.
Warmest regards
Marijke
Comment from Rama Rao
So you are going to cremate him so that he will turn to ashes with no chance of ever coming out of his grave ever. A novel idea.
When u r splitting the loot pl don't forget me. Keep a share for me too as I'm also mourning his death( I hope that is the required qualifiction for claiming a share)
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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So you are going to cremate him so that he will turn to ashes with no chance of ever coming out of his grave ever. A novel idea.
When u r splitting the loot pl don't forget me. Keep a share for me too as I'm also mourning his death( I hope that is the required qualifiction for claiming a share)
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Thank you Ramara, for your review and for enjoying this piece. I think I'll have to credit my muse for this, don't know where it came from, it just grew! I think you had to be part of that 'gang', although it doesn't sound like there is too much honour amongst thieves!
Thanks again, and pleased you enjoyed.
Warmest regards
Marijke
Comment from Shirley B
Let's drink one to old Finky. He sounds like my type of guy! Are you sur he's not in Congress? I loved your writing. It was so full of humor and wit. I also felt like I knew him. I also felt like I was watching the Soporanos. Good luck in the contest. I think you have a winner. Loved the picture too, Happy 2010, Shirley
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Let's drink one to old Finky. He sounds like my type of guy! Are you sur he's not in Congress? I loved your writing. It was so full of humor and wit. I also felt like I knew him. I also felt like I was watching the Soporanos. Good luck in the contest. I think you have a winner. Loved the picture too, Happy 2010, Shirley
Comment Written 08-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Thank you Shirley, for your review and for enjoying this piece. I think I'll have to credit my muse for this, don't know where it came from, it just grew!
Thanks again, and pleased you enjoyed.
Warmest regards
Marijke
Comment from BethShelby
This is a very funny obit. Sounds like Sharky was quite a character but not a beloved one. I love the line "A farewell that would give y'all three in attendance, a real sense of this man."
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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This is a very funny obit. Sounds like Sharky was quite a character but not a beloved one. I love the line "A farewell that would give y'all three in attendance, a real sense of this man."
Comment Written 08-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2010
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Thank you Beth. Don't know where this came from, just popped into my head, probably Bruce, my muse.
Thanks again, for your kind review and ratings.
Warmest regards
Marijke
