Negotiate the Negative
Why I have a tendency to say No.36 total reviews
Comment from mermaids
This is an enjoyable read and very therapeutic to express the humerous side of parenting, although not humerous at the
time of the bills and loss of a college semester, you write well about life experiences and I look forward to reading more from you.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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This is an enjoyable read and very therapeutic to express the humerous side of parenting, although not humerous at the
time of the bills and loss of a college semester, you write well about life experiences and I look forward to reading more from you.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you, I appreciate your review and comments. It wasn't humorous at the time.
Beth
Comment from patwannabe
BethShelby, very interesting. I do appreciate the humor, but I'm smiling out of the left side of my mouth :) Your execution of the content was wonderful, but the content was too real :) I love it. Another good job. pat
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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BethShelby, very interesting. I do appreciate the humor, but I'm smiling out of the left side of my mouth :) Your execution of the content was wonderful, but the content was too real :) I love it. Another good job. pat
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Pat, Thank you, I see you've been there too. LOL I appreciate your review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Freeflyer
Always saying "No" does sound like a good Idea. As you say you can go away, think about it, and change your mind. But heaven forbid if we change our mind after saying yes. My husband and I bought our daughter her first car at the age of 19. She drove it proudly for a couple of weeks and then cooked the motor when she did not check the temperature gauge. The radiator hose had busted so the motor over heated. $2,500.00 later, which was more than what we paid for the car in the first place, she was back on the road. I am so glad those days are over. She is now 26 years old. Thanks for the great read, it brought back my own memories and showed that we are one of many.
Freeflyer
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Always saying "No" does sound like a good Idea. As you say you can go away, think about it, and change your mind. But heaven forbid if we change our mind after saying yes. My husband and I bought our daughter her first car at the age of 19. She drove it proudly for a couple of weeks and then cooked the motor when she did not check the temperature gauge. The radiator hose had busted so the motor over heated. $2,500.00 later, which was more than what we paid for the car in the first place, she was back on the road. I am so glad those days are over. She is now 26 years old. Thanks for the great read, it brought back my own memories and showed that we are one of many.
Freeflyer
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank for reading and for you interesting comments. I think most parents can identify.
Beth
Comment from LadyJ.
briliant!! The maturity, the knowledge, the fight to keep money in your pockets!! (smile) The information is good, the narration is funny, the diologue even funnier, I don't think I stumbled over any spags,..
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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briliant!! The maturity, the knowledge, the fight to keep money in your pockets!! (smile) The information is good, the narration is funny, the diologue even funnier, I don't think I stumbled over any spags,..
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you Lady J, I appreciate your review and I love your comments.
Beth
Comment from amada
I was intrigued by the title to your story, started reading it and I like it...because I am the opposite, most of the time I say YES and later I regretted. But I am learning. Great writing.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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I was intrigued by the title to your story, started reading it and I like it...because I am the opposite, most of the time I say YES and later I regretted. But I am learning. Great writing.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Amanda, Thank you for reading and for you commments. Getting burned often enough with make you rethink those hasty yes answers. LOL
Beth
Comment from Nicky B
Maybe you should change your initial response to let me think about and then say no. Buys you more time to build an air tight case against being hoodwinked. This is an entertaining read. Take care. Nick.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Maybe you should change your initial response to let me think about and then say no. Buys you more time to build an air tight case against being hoodwinked. This is an entertaining read. Take care. Nick.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you Nick, I appreciate your comments.
Beth
Comment from jojosug
Oh yes, I've been in your shoes and boy, like you have I learnt, not to say anything other then talk to me later. You have captured a very familiar situation well, in this brilliant piece of writing.
Jo
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Oh yes, I've been in your shoes and boy, like you have I learnt, not to say anything other then talk to me later. You have captured a very familiar situation well, in this brilliant piece of writing.
Jo
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you. I'm glad there are those out there like you who can identify with me. I appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from laurelp
Interesting story. I have several things I could comment on but since they have no relevance to the writing of the story, I will keep my opinions to myself. All I will way is it was an interesting story and well written.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Interesting story. I have several things I could comment on but since they have no relevance to the writing of the story, I will keep my opinions to myself. All I will way is it was an interesting story and well written.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you Laurel, I appreciate you review but you have aroused my curiosity. I would love to hear your comments good or bad if you would care to share them.
Beth
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I prefer to leave the raising of children to the actual parents (unless their is abuse of course). Each parent has their own style. I have never seen any that seem to work at the time. However, like a miracle, about 10 or 15 years later, most all of them worked out after all. I still enjoyed the story.
Comment from thorney
Hi there BethShelby. I had to laugh reading this, so real to life. But, you women must realise, young boys need 'street cred' (apparently), and getting a car is part of that. I've had three sons, and I've had to 'bite the bullet' with all of them over their first cars. I read every word you wrote, knowing I had experienced something similar.
Some things for you to consider:
self-defence - self-defense
"May I spend the night with Tricia?"() (T)hat may seem innocent enough, but don't count on it.
"What do you think about us buying a little land for investment purposes?()" (I)t's going to be a while before all the details filter through.
Number one(,) was our finances. We had three kids in college and a young one coming on. Number two(:) his sister, less than two years older, had no car, nor did his twin sister.
Son, Don(,) wasn't ready to concede defeat.
"How's the car coming?()"
Oh, it's coming(,)" and quickly change the subject.
So(,) before you call me negative, walk a few miles in my shoes.
Still, this brought back memories for me. Good stuff.
I hope this helps, and I will re-grade after editing.
Rgards, Pete.
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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Hi there BethShelby. I had to laugh reading this, so real to life. But, you women must realise, young boys need 'street cred' (apparently), and getting a car is part of that. I've had three sons, and I've had to 'bite the bullet' with all of them over their first cars. I read every word you wrote, knowing I had experienced something similar.
Some things for you to consider:
self-defence - self-defense
"May I spend the night with Tricia?"() (T)hat may seem innocent enough, but don't count on it.
"What do you think about us buying a little land for investment purposes?()" (I)t's going to be a while before all the details filter through.
Number one(,) was our finances. We had three kids in college and a young one coming on. Number two(:) his sister, less than two years older, had no car, nor did his twin sister.
Son, Don(,) wasn't ready to concede defeat.
"How's the car coming?()"
Oh, it's coming(,)" and quickly change the subject.
So(,) before you call me negative, walk a few miles in my shoes.
Still, this brought back memories for me. Good stuff.
I hope this helps, and I will re-grade after editing.
Rgards, Pete.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you for review and for the suggestions for corrections. I will work on them.
Beth
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Oh dear, I'm so sorry to laugh at your misfortunes, but you really have written this in such a way that I can't help it. I recognize a lot of what you describe, being a mum of 7 myself. I've fallen into the bear-traps of kids omissions so many times myself! Older and wiser now - I expect you are too!
Very well written and extremely entertaining.
Warmest wishes,
Kat
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Oh dear, I'm so sorry to laugh at your misfortunes, but you really have written this in such a way that I can't help it. I recognize a lot of what you describe, being a mum of 7 myself. I've fallen into the bear-traps of kids omissions so many times myself! Older and wiser now - I expect you are too!
Very well written and extremely entertaining.
Warmest wishes,
Kat
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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You know I wrote it hoping to get some laughs so don't apologize. I love your comments.
Beth
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Beth, I never knew it was you! I had blinders on. Mind you, there was a 'certain something' I suppose, which gave me a clue that it might be you...the sense of humour behind it all! :)
Best wishes
Kat
