Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is just too cute. I wish I had six stars to give you for this great write. I love the speaking of the little girl and the artwork. Great job. hugs, teri

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Teri, for your kind review and comments for my little story. I remember how much I loved riding that pony and how it made me a very well-behaved little girl. Thanks.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from irishauthorme

Exceptional

Yes, this is definitely a six! Sorry I am too late for the contest! I see that you received a very decent 5 votes, and there is a two-way tie for first, each having 7 votes.
In my humble opinion, your little story is by far, the best entry. The sibling rivalry, the unadulterated joy of the little girl riding the mechanical pony(Ah, for those innocent days!), and her astounding imagination, that brought back so many memories that had lain dormant for a half-century!(Whoops, I'm only 39!)
You have retained much of your childhood, and I, for one, am so glad you never grew up all the way!
(Neither did I)
Super duper!
irish

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014

Hello irish! What an awesome review, rating, and your comments are the best. I sure loved getting a chance to ride that plastic pony. For ten cents and a minute, I was able to get lost in the Wild West and get rid of those nasty bad guys. While in the grocery store, I was probably the best behaved girlie on the planet. You're right, and I hope we both never get too old to be a kid.
Thanks for reading.
Smiles,
Sassy :-)

Comment from AAud

Excellent

I loved this a sweet, small slice of life piece. I thought you did a brilliant job with the narration. The voice sounds like a young tomboy, eager to ride!

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014

Thanks so much for your great review and kind comments for my story, AAud. I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts. I'm glad you enjoyed.
Smiles,
Indy : )

Comment from forestport12

Excellent

A true story. Is that you in the picture. Sibling rivalry, horse riding chivalry, and it's all true! You know no one writes from a child's view point like you. When I saw this I immediately liked and do like it from beginning to happy end or happy rump, whichever.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014

Thanks for your great review for my little story, Stan. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my memory of how much I loved riding that plastic pony. Wanting to get a chance to ride it sure made me the best behaved little girl in Buffalo. Thanks for reading and for your great comments.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Biographical. That's interesting. I remember playing cowboys and Indians eons ago. A great story for that title. What you did best was capture the age and personality of the child through language and actions. A fun read.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014

Thanks so much for your great review and kind comments for my story, Shari. I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts. I'm glad you enjoyed.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from drivenbackward

Excellent

Good fun, Karyn. Enjoyed this little romp. Perfect fit with that picture, too. It felt like you went back to your childhood here, which was cool.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

Yeah, I loved riding that coin-operated horse outside the grocery store. Getting a chance to ride it sure brought out the good behavior in me. Thanks for reading and for your review.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from comanalbert

Exceptional

Here's a sixer for you're good deeds, champion! Keep the fight alive, shoot fast and aim true!
Lovely story, I'll put a silver .38 with the tip x-marked to help you win...

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

I love your comments, Albert! Thank you so much for your wonderful rating and review for my story. I sure loved riding that pony. It was just a minute, but it sure sparked my imagination. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story and always appreciate your time to read and review my stuff.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from amada

Excellent

I enjoyed this story. I was cheering for the last one to ride that pony...great that your mom didn't run out of pennies. i was thinking that would be the end. But I am happy, you got the ride!

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

Thank you so much, Amada, for your lovely review and kind comments for my story. I always appreciate hearing from you and I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Thanks!
Smiles, Karyn : )

Comment from sibhus

Excellent

Wow, what a great look back in time. My brother and I drove my mother nuts asking for rides on the one that sat outside Woolworth's for years. Good story, it's comeplete in the two hundred word limit and it's really fun piece. good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

Thanks so much for your great review for my little story, sibhus. I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your comments. I sure loved riding that pony. Thanks for your response, and I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Smiles,
Indy : )

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

What a cute little story that takes us all back to the days of our weekly trips to the grocery or dime store, to ride the mechanical horse and pretend. Great job, and thanks for the sweet moments. :-)

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

Thank you for your wonderful review, Ric. I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your comments for my story. I'm so pleased you enjoyed.
Smiles,
Indy : )