Fifty Days of Friendship
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "Gilmore"A first person story about various friends.
21 total reviews
Comment from Sally Law
I love this friends series, Bill. I feel as if time is peeled back for a real look i to your life. The characters are real and vivid. Sending you my best today as always, and six stars for this marvelous work.
Sal :))
reply by the author on 23-May-2021
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I love this friends series, Bill. I feel as if time is peeled back for a real look i to your life. The characters are real and vivid. Sending you my best today as always, and six stars for this marvelous work.
Sal :))
Comment Written 23-May-2021
reply by the author on 23-May-2021
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Thank you so much, Sal, for your encouraging review. Bill
Comment from judiverse
Wondering where Gilmore's parents got the money to lavish all those things on him. He was a step ahead of everyone, with all the things he had. His own motorcycle and a Corvair. Not bad. The part about the cigarette smoking funny. I suppose most youths go through that. I didn't encounter that many smokers among my age group when I was in high school. Excellent description of Gilmore. He's a character who'll stay with you. judi
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Wondering where Gilmore's parents got the money to lavish all those things on him. He was a step ahead of everyone, with all the things he had. His own motorcycle and a Corvair. Not bad. The part about the cigarette smoking funny. I suppose most youths go through that. I didn't encounter that many smokers among my age group when I was in high school. Excellent description of Gilmore. He's a character who'll stay with you. judi
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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I never questioned it then. As I wrote this I wondered how his mom funded it all.
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Yes, that was kind of a puzzle to me. judi
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Good job on this character, Bill. I think it has a hint of everyone's past life and friendships. There is a Gilmore in every group it seems. Most often he is the leader. I loved the lecture on smoking styles. Also, Garnet and Louise, his parents, were Scottish, and both projected with a brogue that made you see plaid. That was too funny. Well done. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Good job on this character, Bill. I think it has a hint of everyone's past life and friendships. There is a Gilmore in every group it seems. Most often he is the leader. I loved the lecture on smoking styles. Also, Garnet and Louise, his parents, were Scottish, and both projected with a brogue that made you see plaid. That was too funny. Well done. Nancy:)
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thank you, Nancy, for the great review. Bill
Comment from patricia dillon
Thank you for sharing about your friend, Gilmore. He certainly sounds like a positive influence, in spite of the smoking. Like Gilmore I was an only child, although I never had a trust fund!
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thank you for sharing about your friend, Gilmore. He certainly sounds like a positive influence, in spite of the smoking. Like Gilmore I was an only child, although I never had a trust fund!
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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I was the youngest of six and poor as the proverbial church mouse.
Comment from William Stephenson1
A most unusual childhood friend. In such a short space you were able to give me a complete picture of Gilmore but also the personality of Gilmore. I hope more will come from this "introduction" to a character that must have had some significance to you and what you learned at that age with Gilmore around.
I'm new here but you were gracious enough to read one of mine.
Bill Stephenson
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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A most unusual childhood friend. In such a short space you were able to give me a complete picture of Gilmore but also the personality of Gilmore. I hope more will come from this "introduction" to a character that must have had some significance to you and what you learned at that age with Gilmore around.
I'm new here but you were gracious enough to read one of mine.
Bill Stephenson
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thank you, Bill. Gilmore is part of a building collection of childhood friend character sketches - Fifty Days of Friendship.
Comment from Earl Corp
This was a neat entry into your book Fifty Days of Friendships. It sounded like fun, except the smoking part. Nice solid chapter. Keep'em coming.
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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This was a neat entry into your book Fifty Days of Friendships. It sounded like fun, except the smoking part. Nice solid chapter. Keep'em coming.
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thank you, Earl. Many more to come.
Comment from papa55mike
My brother is much like Gilmore; John buys every new gadget developed. I actually had a 66 Corvair. It was a tank as long you had an extra fan belt. What a wonderfully written memory. Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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My brother is much like Gilmore; John buys every new gadget developed. I actually had a 66 Corvair. It was a tank as long you had an extra fan belt. What a wonderfully written memory. Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thanks, Mike
Comment from BethShelby
You words have created a good picture of you neighbor Gilmore. It makes me feel that I know exactly what Gilmore is like. I think maybe we've all known a Gilmore somewhere in our past.
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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You words have created a good picture of you neighbor Gilmore. It makes me feel that I know exactly what Gilmore is like. I think maybe we've all known a Gilmore somewhere in our past.
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thank you, Beth.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Gilmore sounds like an interesting character and taught you a thing or too and your memory is vivid and your descriptions of him are still vivid, much enjoyed Bill, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Gilmore sounds like an interesting character and taught you a thing or too and your memory is vivid and your descriptions of him are still vivid, much enjoyed Bill, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thank you, Dolly.
Comment from Wendy G
An interesting flash-back to the past, and an insight into what young men got up to when no-one was watching. This character sounds interesting and a bit quirky. Thanks for sharing.
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reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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An interesting flash-back to the past, and an insight into what young men got up to when no-one was watching. This character sounds interesting and a bit quirky. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thanks, Wendy
