What Makes a Good Apple?
A Family contest entry18 total reviews
Comment from Mama Baer
Oh! What an adorable story! It brought back memories of when I used to go help pick apples on a neighboring farm. After a few hours' worth of work, we were promised our choice of a "snacky" apple to eat on the way home. I have never tasted better!
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2021
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Oh! What an adorable story! It brought back memories of when I used to go help pick apples on a neighboring farm. After a few hours' worth of work, we were promised our choice of a "snacky" apple to eat on the way home. I have never tasted better!
Comment Written 25-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2021
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Thank you so much, Mama Baer, for sharing my story. I am delighted it brought back fond memories of "snacky apples." Rod
Comment from Ben Colder
Made me think back to when I grew apples on my place in North Arkansas. I grew the Gala and a variety of others. I like your contest piece. Hope you do well
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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Made me think back to when I grew apples on my place in North Arkansas. I grew the Gala and a variety of others. I like your contest piece. Hope you do well
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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Thank you very much, Ben, for reviewing. I love to eat Gala apples as they?re so sweet. Rod
Comment from Kooky Clown
An enjoyable read I could picture the characters clearly on a lovely outing picking apples, not sure how heavy is a peck so couldn't imagine how big a bag of apples might be but apart from that I thought it an amusing story and a pleasant read. Kooky.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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An enjoyable read I could picture the characters clearly on a lovely outing picking apples, not sure how heavy is a peck so couldn't imagine how big a bag of apples might be but apart from that I thought it an amusing story and a pleasant read. Kooky.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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I am so pleased you enjoyed my story. A peck of apples (about 32 medium sized apples) weights about 10-12 pounds. Rod
Comment from artisart4u
Your story is nice about apples and a family working together.
I can smell the apple dumplings now.
One name I can recall is, Granny Smith which is popular.
Good luck on your story.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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Your story is nice about apples and a family working together.
I can smell the apple dumplings now.
One name I can recall is, Granny Smith which is popular.
Good luck on your story.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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I am delighted you can actually smell the Apple dumplings and/or pies. At an orchard I visited this fall there were at least a dozen varieties available for picking. Many thanks for your praise and all those right stars. Rod
Comment from Ric Myworld
I'm with Stella and grandpa, just shine it up a little and sink your teeth in. A few germs and a little fertilizer won't take away from the taste too much. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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I'm with Stella and grandpa, just shine it up a little and sink your teeth in. A few germs and a little fertilizer won't take away from the taste too much. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you, Ric, for reviewing my story. In the orchard, I?d have no qualms about freely sampling apples. My wife insists I wash them AGAIN if they?ve been sitting in a bowl at home. Rod
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I never worry about worms in apples because if the worm approved them they must be good! Ha ha ha, a fine write Rod and I enjoyed your magical story here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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I never worry about worms in apples because if the worm approved them they must be good! Ha ha ha, a fine write Rod and I enjoyed your magical story here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you so much, Dolly, for sharing my story and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from lauralumummu
I love your delightful family story. Picking apples is great fun. We used to pick them from our fields and eat them with salt, sometimes we used salt from the cowlick, ugh. Your story is well-written and entertaining. I hope you win, Laura
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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I love your delightful family story. Picking apples is great fun. We used to pick them from our fields and eat them with salt, sometimes we used salt from the cowlick, ugh. Your story is well-written and entertaining. I hope you win, Laura
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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I am very pleased you enjoyed my story, Laura, and appreciate your kind praise. I never heard of putting salt on apples. Wouldn't that kill the sweetness? Rod
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Salt actually intensifies sweetness. Have a great day ^_^
Comment from Wendy G
A very nice family story, and well written. They sound like a close family who are building happy experiences and memories together. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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A very nice family story, and well written. They sound like a close family who are building happy experiences and memories together. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you very much, Wendy, for your complimentary review and best wishes. Rod
Comment from MissMerri
What a delightful story. Any child who finds a worm in her apple and considers it a friend she wants to take home with her, must be a very loving child. This story is so nicely written with plenty of dialogue and clear descriptions. I enjoyed it very much. Good luck in this contest.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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What a delightful story. Any child who finds a worm in her apple and considers it a friend she wants to take home with her, must be a very loving child. This story is so nicely written with plenty of dialogue and clear descriptions. I enjoyed it very much. Good luck in this contest.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you very much, MissMerri, for your lovely review. Yes, I would call Stella is a very loving child. Rod
Comment from lancellot
A very nice entry.
notes:
"Yes. I'm Stella, this is Grandpa, and that's Mommy over there petting your dog. ["]
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Moments after I'd paid for three bags, all three of us strolled down the grassy lane toward the apple orchard.
- This surprised me. I didn't know who was talking.
"So your Grandma likes to say.["]
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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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A very nice entry.
notes:
"Yes. I'm Stella, this is Grandpa, and that's Mommy over there petting your dog. ["]
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Moments after I'd paid for three bags, all three of us strolled down the grassy lane toward the apple orchard.
- This surprised me. I didn't know who was talking.
"So your Grandma likes to say.["]
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Comment Written 22-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you so much, lancellot, for sharing my story and taking the time to make all those suggestions. Rod
