Poor Kids Amusement
A bit of fun growing up poor.16 total reviews
Comment from Treischel
A delightful story about harnessing a horse fly as an inexpensive entertainment. As you note, as with playing in cardboard boxes, play things don't need to be expensive. That must have been a huge fly.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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A delightful story about harnessing a horse fly as an inexpensive entertainment. As you note, as with playing in cardboard boxes, play things don't need to be expensive. That must have been a huge fly.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the nice review.
Comment from LisaMay
Horse flies come, horse flies go. I hope you were brought up to respect living things and didn't go smashing too many critters, but I hate horse flies anyway... they bite.
What a novel idea to have one tethered for enjoyment. I would have loved that too as a kid. Neat story.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Horse flies come, horse flies go. I hope you were brought up to respect living things and didn't go smashing too many critters, but I hate horse flies anyway... they bite.
What a novel idea to have one tethered for enjoyment. I would have loved that too as a kid. Neat story.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the review.
Comment from brenda faye curtis
That's one heck of a trick, getting a slipknot around a horsefly and tying it to turn it into a free toy. You're Mom was clearly a talented and clever person!
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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That's one heck of a trick, getting a slipknot around a horsefly and tying it to turn it into a free toy. You're Mom was clearly a talented and clever person!
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the review.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Louise Michelle
How wonderful, Patricia. I'm afraid children in this day and age are missing out on so many opportunities to expand their imaginations. What a marvelous childhood experience and kudos to your mom for being so creative. Regards, Lou
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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How wonderful, Patricia. I'm afraid children in this day and age are missing out on so many opportunities to expand their imaginations. What a marvelous childhood experience and kudos to your mom for being so creative. Regards, Lou
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the review.
Comment from Mistydawn
It's funny the things kids find to amuse themselves. One of my big amusements was fireflies. I'd love to catch them and then set them free. The story is well-written interesting, brought back a pleasant memory, thank you for that, take care.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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It's funny the things kids find to amuse themselves. One of my big amusements was fireflies. I'd love to catch them and then set them free. The story is well-written interesting, brought back a pleasant memory, thank you for that, take care.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the review.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written non-fiction story. The time we grew up we have to use our imagination to stay occupied at all times, our parents were busy and do not want children under their feet all the time.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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A very well-written non-fiction story. The time we grew up we have to use our imagination to stay occupied at all times, our parents were busy and do not want children under their feet all the time.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the review.
Comment from lyenochka
Lol! What a clever thing for your mom to do (but probably not fun for the fly). And how brave and fast of you to catch a horsefly and play with it. Certainly better than some electronic game - as you were interacting with nature.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Lol! What a clever thing for your mom to do (but probably not fun for the fly). And how brave and fast of you to catch a horsefly and play with it. Certainly better than some electronic game - as you were interacting with nature.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the review.
Comment from judiverse
I know what you mean about being a poor kid growing up on a farm. My brothers and I rode stick horses and used corn silk for manes. We pretended we were cowboys. Flying the horse fly was your way of using your imagination, pretending it was a plane. Excellent description, and a very charming story. Apostrophe s for kids in your last line (kid's). judi
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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I know what you mean about being a poor kid growing up on a farm. My brothers and I rode stick horses and used corn silk for manes. We pretended we were cowboys. Flying the horse fly was your way of using your imagination, pretending it was a plane. Excellent description, and a very charming story. Apostrophe s for kids in your last line (kid's). judi
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the review.
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You're welcome. judi
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You're welcome. judi
Comment from kiwijenny
We did this too. My brothers had so much fun with their remote control planes...lol actually more plain than plane...the only jet involved was that the flies were jet black. Lol
It's amazing what you do without a tv.
God bless
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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We did this too. My brothers had so much fun with their remote control planes...lol actually more plain than plane...the only jet involved was that the flies were jet black. Lol
It's amazing what you do without a tv.
God bless
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the review.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I loved this simple story of how little you need to amuse a child, no fancy toys or great expense, your write resonated with me and this is a great children's story, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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I loved this simple story of how little you need to amuse a child, no fancy toys or great expense, your write resonated with me and this is a great children's story, love Dolly x
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks for the review.
