Comment from michaelcahill

Excellent

What a totally cool all American family. My boring family was just crazy and not the least bit innovative or interesting. My mom once ran screaming down the street with a giant stuffed teddy bear, but that was it. Nothing else entertaining my whole childhood. Loved this. Wish I was there. At my age peeing my pants is 50/50 without the fear factor! mikey

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

Comment from Lovinia

Excellent

Hi Dean

So the entire family are just as spooky ...... hehehehheeheh!

What fun and what an attraction you all must have been. Loved the way you related the experience of your day and the fun had by all ... I have a girlfriend who has never lived down just such an experience as Connie...... and she was fourteen at the time. To her ... still the horror moment of her life ... just the stockings were grey.

Talented and highly creative .... the party must have been a blast. What a cute uncle and aunt to come up with such entertainment.... for a minute there I thought that was your usual dress code. Chuckling all the way back to the coffin. Well done. Hugs - Lovi xoxox

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

Hah ha, it very well may be my usual dress code, Lovi, heh-heh...

Thanks so much for the wonderful comments. :}

Comment from madhatter1977

Excellent

Hi Dean, you really love the horror stories, though this reads more like a comedy! What a lovely family day out, LOL! Brilliant writing and best wishes, Pete - keep freaking em out!

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks a million, Pete, and rest assured, I will certainly try. :}

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

Drat! Drat! I am out of 6s and this most definitely should get one. Great work with this. I enjoyed it immensely and I am having my 69th birthday December 23 and if you don't have any plans, and can pay your your own way, I'd love a personal appearance at my birthday party. Great work with this one.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Ha-ha, I'll see what I can do, Smurphgirlsasha.

I'm on a kick lately of telling true family stories. Some old, and some new. I really appreciate you reading this one, and no sixes are ever necessary, my friend, although they are nice to receive. I'm just glad that you were entertained.

Thanks so much again!

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

little one's in the group - ones
I love the sarcasm in responding to your wife's advice LOL
Yeah, what does she want, a generation of pampered wusses? ;-)
I love the family love popping imagery - you guys sound like a hoot LOL
You made an adolescent pee herself? And you celebrated it? Men!!!!! Give your wife my condolences LOL Brooke :-)

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

I already have, Brooke, on the behalf of scores of others. I will be sure to include your condolences in the mix, LOL.

Thanks for weighing in on this one, and for catching that error. I really appreciate it. :}

Comment from mikemagine

Excellent

Great stuff, Dean! You rule, dude! Your writing, the music, and the pictures gelled nicely. I might put that tune on my cell - that or the theme from The Exorcysts.

The dialogue was top-notch.

And Pleasant Screams to you!

Mike

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks a million, Mike. I'm so glad you liked it. :}

reply by mikemagine on 18-Sep-2014

Sure thing, Dean! May the ghouls grin and the eyes o-pen!

Mike

reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

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Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

on the fisrst [first]day of boot camp

"Teletubbies are freaky as hell, dude," Tommy chimed in. - (Introduce 'Tommy' to the reader - "Teletubbies are freaky as hell, dude," (my son's friend, Tommy chimed in.)

Wow - parties at your house must be memorable, to say the least.

This is a nice light-hearted look at terrorizing the neighbourhood kids. Good dialogue and character building throughout. I sure don't want to go to your place on Halloween.

Rose.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Ha ha, no, you sure don't, Rose. We have a real barn burner coming up for this Halloween. It ought to be a lot of fun.

Thanks so much for your thoughtful review and suggestions.

Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

Okay, I think your wife sounds like a real card. I got a particular chuckle on the dialogue between you two and the way you kept hoping they'd have the bejeesus scared out of them. I see why your niece wanted 'Uncle Deano' to provide the scary entertainment. This was just so fun to read, my friend. :) Bev

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks, Bev, and she is, quite a card, LOL.

Thanks for weighing in on this for me. I sincerely appreciate it. :}

reply by Writingfundimension on 18-Sep-2014

I totally enjoyed it, Dean. I'm always impressed with your storytelling ability. :)

Hey, our mutual friend signed a book deal last week. You've probably already heard. I'm so happy for him.

:) Bev

reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Bob? Yes, I heard, he sent me an email about it. he certainly deserves it. :}

reply by Writingfundimension on 18-Sep-2014

Yes. I suggested he post something about it on the site. Lots of folks will be happy for him. But he's a modest guy and may not want to do that. :)

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

OMG! Dean, that poor girl! LOL, you got your wish, how did your sister-in-law take it? Has she lost an otherwise, best friend? You must be a 'scream' to be around, (forgive the pun!) I enjoyed coming to the party, it was better than some I went to when I was a teenager! :) Sandra xsx

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks, Sandra.

My wife's niece's friend was not aware that anyone saw her pee her pants, but my son and I did. We laughed until we cried, not so much that she did it, but because she was act so tough before coming into the tent. The badder they are, the better they pee, I suppose, LOL.

Comment from Darkhorse555

Excellent

really loved the photo at the end smiling really very enjoyable piece of reading dean as always a pleasure excellent piece pal

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, my Dark fiend. I truly appreciate your thoughtful review. :}