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Viewing comments for Chapter 39 "Harley, Simba and Leo PLAY"...musings on the pets I've had
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Comment from Dave M
Patty,
This is another enjoyable chapter, and Simba is one arrogant cat - perfect for the breed.
I enjoyed reading this post and found a pair of nits:
"He laid [lays, or holds] his ears flat against his head and lays [lies] down with his eyes peering through the door."
Dave
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Patty,
This is another enjoyable chapter, and Simba is one arrogant cat - perfect for the breed.
I enjoyed reading this post and found a pair of nits:
"He laid [lays, or holds] his ears flat against his head and lays [lies] down with his eyes peering through the door."
Dave
Comment Written 02-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Thank you for staying with Harley's saga. I have a difficult time with lay/lie and past tense, too. I've looked it up several times and still can't get it right - THANK YOU for helping with it. ~patty~
Comment from N.K. Wagner
It sounds like all three of the "children" are having the time of their lives. Aren't Simba and Leo going to be surprised on the day that Harley gets that door open? :D What fun! Nancy
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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It sounds like all three of the "children" are having the time of their lives. Aren't Simba and Leo going to be surprised on the day that Harley gets that door open? :D What fun! Nancy
Comment Written 02-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Uh oh! Good thing, he doesn't have thumbs! Harley has figured out how to 'escape' from his playpen, and he can leap and clear the lowest of the babygates. He is starting to catch on to the whole housebreaking thing, so the cats are in for a HUGE surprise that he will have full run of the house fairly soon! (I may have to let them have the bedroom - only fair!) Thank you for continuing to read Harley's saga. Your kind words and remarks are greatly appreciated. ~patty~
Comment from c_lucas
This is turning into quite a story. Harley is the underdog (excuse the expression.) This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2011
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This is turning into quite a story. Harley is the underdog (excuse the expression.) This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2011
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Thank you for reading the latest of Harley's saga. It gives me a great deal of joy to share the antics of my constant companions. ~patty~
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YOu're welcome, Patty. Charlie.
Comment from Adama
The descriptions in this story make it possible for the reader to be right there in your living room, watching the antics of your pets. Cute story.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2011
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The descriptions in this story make it possible for the reader to be right there in your living room, watching the antics of your pets. Cute story.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2011
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Thank you for reading the latest chapter in Harley's saga. This is my fun writing to help me get through the novel. I appreciate your kind words and generous review. ~patty~
Comment from bowls
What a great game that is. I enjoyed Simba's story just as much as Leo's. It's interesting to see how all these relationships are playing out. You must be having a wonderful time watching all this. One little thing: In the paragraph beginning "He ambles..." you write "he...lays down". Did you mean to write he LIES down? I'm looking forward to the next adventure.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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What a great game that is. I enjoyed Simba's story just as much as Leo's. It's interesting to see how all these relationships are playing out. You must be having a wonderful time watching all this. One little thing: In the paragraph beginning "He ambles..." you write "he...lays down". Did you mean to write he LIES down? I'm looking forward to the next adventure.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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Thank you for reading the latest in Harley's saga. Your generous review and kind words mean a great deal. I will consult the grammar book once again about lie/lay/laid/lain. ~patty~
Comment from Missey
Cute description. I like your author note on this one. So true of animals. ha ha. I love them so much! I like getting the story from the cats point of view. you do a good job of that. Excellent! keep up the good work!
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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Cute description. I like your author note on this one. So true of animals. ha ha. I love them so much! I like getting the story from the cats point of view. you do a good job of that. Excellent! keep up the good work!
Comment Written 31-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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Thank you for reading the latest in Harley's saga. Your generous review and kind words mean a great deal. ~patty~
Comment from adewpearl
When I was around 12, I guess, I read all of Terhune's books :-) I have not thought of that name in years.
Great warm humor in statements like - it is such a chore to have long, luxurious, silken fur :-)
amble/spy/beseech/lap/peer - great verb choices and excellent descriptive detail make the scene come alive
I love the personalities that emerge :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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When I was around 12, I guess, I read all of Terhune's books :-) I have not thought of that name in years.
Great warm humor in statements like - it is such a chore to have long, luxurious, silken fur :-)
amble/spy/beseech/lap/peer - great verb choices and excellent descriptive detail make the scene come alive
I love the personalities that emerge :-) Brooke
Comment Written 31-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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Hi Brooke - your reviews always make me happy. I feel an affirmation of my talent from you because I admire your writing so much. Thank you for reading this latest chapter in Harley's saga. ~patty~
Comment from SeLF
This story really cat my eye because of the names of the "protagonists". I once had a cat named Simba, and I think I love cats so much because I am a Leo -- LOL!
I really enjoyed your story about the period of adjustment that occurs when a new housemate appears because it is SO absolutely true. My sister has four adult cats and a high energy, eight months old Pomeranian. The cats approach him, and he chases them, thinking they want to play. If they didn't run from them, he wouldn't pursue. She has sent me some priceless email pictures of these encounters.
Every pet owner, especially if he/she has cat(s) and dog(s) will relate to this. Children who can read will enjoy it because it doesn't talk down to them. I'm approaching official "senior" designation (I tell people who ask me how old I am that I am 64 going on 11!), and I laughed out loud at a couple of spots, especially the huge energy expenditure by Harley while the cats did their hiss and arch routine from the safety of the other side of the glass.
And, of course, this is very well written. I could visualize it all as though I were watching a short film. Camera fade on Harley on his favourite blankie!
I noticed that this is the sixth chapter of a book (yours, too, has a prologue!). I will have to read what I've missed.
Good job.
SeLF
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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This story really cat my eye because of the names of the "protagonists". I once had a cat named Simba, and I think I love cats so much because I am a Leo -- LOL!
I really enjoyed your story about the period of adjustment that occurs when a new housemate appears because it is SO absolutely true. My sister has four adult cats and a high energy, eight months old Pomeranian. The cats approach him, and he chases them, thinking they want to play. If they didn't run from them, he wouldn't pursue. She has sent me some priceless email pictures of these encounters.
Every pet owner, especially if he/she has cat(s) and dog(s) will relate to this. Children who can read will enjoy it because it doesn't talk down to them. I'm approaching official "senior" designation (I tell people who ask me how old I am that I am 64 going on 11!), and I laughed out loud at a couple of spots, especially the huge energy expenditure by Harley while the cats did their hiss and arch routine from the safety of the other side of the glass.
And, of course, this is very well written. I could visualize it all as though I were watching a short film. Camera fade on Harley on his favourite blankie!
I noticed that this is the sixth chapter of a book (yours, too, has a prologue!). I will have to read what I've missed.
Good job.
SeLF
Comment Written 31-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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Thank you for reading Harley's latest installment of the saga. I'm glad you enjoyed it and your gracious comments are appreciated. I hope you have time to go and read the first chapters. Harley's arrival in my life has been momentous! ~patty~
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I'm sure it has been. One little, squirming, energetic, and utterly adoroable critter can do that, for sure.
SeLF
Comment from sweetsilversong
These three will eventually get on famously it always takes time for new faces to be excepted.
Certainly it sounds like Harley wont let anything stand in the way of friendship.
Very enjoyable Patty.
Best wishes.
SSS
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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These three will eventually get on famously it always takes time for new faces to be excepted.
Certainly it sounds like Harley wont let anything stand in the way of friendship.
Very enjoyable Patty.
Best wishes.
SSS
Comment Written 31-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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Thank you so much for reading the latest in Harley's saga. The glimmer of hope for a fast friendship is there, and I love watching it all come together. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. ~patty~
Comment from juliaSjames
What a keen eye you have, Patty, and how well you write from the varying POVs of cats and puppy. I know this scenario well, having once had 2 dogs and 8 cats. Having a large garden certainly helped. Looking forward to more.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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What a keen eye you have, Patty, and how well you write from the varying POVs of cats and puppy. I know this scenario well, having once had 2 dogs and 8 cats. Having a large garden certainly helped. Looking forward to more.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
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Thank you so much for reading the latest in Harley's saga. The glimmer of hope for a fast friendship is there, and I love watching it all come together. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. ~patty~
