Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I didn't understand: "you're packing?" What does that mean exactly? The dialogue seemed natural enough, although there seems to be a little bad temper and intimidation here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 06-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2019

Hi Dolly. Like packing a suitcase? That's what he;s doing. The picture is a metaphor how alike we can be, yet so different. All best. Ulla:)))

Comment from Janilou

Excellent

Very good piece of writing indeed. I enjoyed it! LOL I wish you all the very best of luck in the contest! What else can I say? I don't know. Except that I didn't see any errors or edits needed. I "fink" that's it for now!
All the best,
Jan

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2019

Thank you so very much, Jan. Hehe, I like your review.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This story, Differences, presented as dialogue, finds Jonas on his way out of this situation and out on his own. His friend seems to rub him the wrong way. He's on to a different ice floe.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2019

Hehehe, Yeah, so to speak. You've got it. Thanks a lot, Bill. Ulla:))

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

Very funny little dialogue, Ulla. It sounds very natural.
I also like the characters, they are both quite temperamental.
Good luck in the contest. You deserve it.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2019

Thank you so much, Maria Jose. Ulla xx

Comment from Gail Denham

Excellent

Good story for the contest. Interesting how a person can use dialogue only. I wish you good luck in the contest. Hmmm - how do you tell if a penguin is packin'? Story reads well.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2019

Thanks a lot. Gail. I'm glad you liked it. All the best. Ulla:)))

Comment from estory

Excellent

I think the dialogue comes off as crisp counterpoint, it is actually pretty poetic, very musical, in these mirror image lines. We feel these two characters playing tennis with each other through dialogue. I think its a good exercise for you to learn how to handle that dialogue. estory

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2019

Thanks a lot Estory. Wow, this is a lovely observation. Thanks so much. Ulla:))

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

Hahahaa. Very clever and true! This reminds me of a story my mother told about a friend she had who was Pennsylvania Dutch. She had commented to her once about her syntax, and the woman replied, "We'uns don't talk funny; you'uns do."

Good luck with the Dialog Only contest, Ulla! And thank you for the dedication...and what led to it. xo

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019

Thank you so much, Rachelle. I love your reference to your mother's friend. So true isn't it? Ulla xx

reply by Rachelle Allen on 05-Jul-2019

It's spot-on! We're all normal when we're within the confines of our own tribe!

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your contest entry, Ulla. Good job with the prompt. Your lines/dialogue flow smoothly with a good message of acceptance to all. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019

Thank you so much, Jan. I'm glad you liked it. All best. Ulla:)))

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Exceptional

That is so true, Ulla. People have different dialect and in some cases only miles apart. According to their ethnic or financial status. Well done, dear. You say a lot in just a few lines. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019

Wow, thank you so much, Nancy, and for the lovely extra star. I'm so pleased. I thought of Britain when I lived there back in the nineties and into the new millennium. It amazed me that different dialects were spoken only a few miles apart. Thank you so much again, Nancy. A hug. Ulla xx

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Sounds like Jonas is going home, but from where? Home could be anywhere from South Africa to New Zealand to Argentina to Antarctica. Those are also probably the only places penguins vacation if they're too old to lay eggs and have six figures in their 401k's. Or maybe the more adventurous ones go to the far north just to see the polar bears they keep hearing about. Anyway, I hope Jonas had fun on his vacation. :)

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019

Thank you so much, Phyllis. The pinguins was a metaphor. They look exactly the same but turns out to be so different. All best. Ulla:)))