Won't you be my neighbor?
I got a massage once that I didn't want from my neighbor24 total reviews
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
If you moved to Alaska for the adventure, you certainly had some. This is a really interesting story and amusing for the reader. Obviously not for you. This is another of your stories that I think would be interesting to the wider world. I've started looking for markets for me and for some of the rest of you. Did you ever see the tv series "Northern Exposure"? Your stories are rather like that show and you might be able to turn them into a memoir. Just a thought.
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If you moved to Alaska for the adventure, you certainly had some. This is a really interesting story and amusing for the reader. Obviously not for you. This is another of your stories that I think would be interesting to the wider world. I've started looking for markets for me and for some of the rest of you. Did you ever see the tv series "Northern Exposure"? Your stories are rather like that show and you might be able to turn them into a memoir. Just a thought.
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hello Carol,
Thanks so much for the exceptional review and your encouraging comments. I've watched Northern Exposure before. The most outstanding thing I remember about it was Janine Turner. In some ways it was like Southeast Alaska, especially the landscape. It was filmed in Washington state, most probably on the Olympic Peninsula. I did write a memoir about my ten years that I spent on a Christian community in Southeast. It was an exceptionally trying time, as we were not only fighting the elements and trying to carve a life out of the wild, but dealing with the different ideas that people had about God and Christianity and just the diverse group of people that lived on the farm there. I've written about some of my other experiences on my blog, which I tweaked and turned into my third book. I appreciate your kindness gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
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There are occasionally contests for self-published books. Have you looked into those?
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There are occasionally contests for self-published books. Have you looked into those?
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Yes I have, though not thoroughly. Most of them want a fee, and I don't want to pay a fee to enter a contest. I do appreciate your kindness. Thanks so much.
Comment from royowen
My next door neighbour Rick, is a big guy, and the only real contact we've had is rebuilding the fence between our properties, after a large branch from an even larger tree fell on our mutually shared fence. I've been massaged along with my wife by little girls in Bali at the hotel we stayed, and an endurance test, but they had fingers like steel talons, never again, beautifully written Tom, blessings Roy
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My next door neighbour Rick, is a big guy, and the only real contact we've had is rebuilding the fence between our properties, after a large branch from an even larger tree fell on our mutually shared fence. I've been massaged along with my wife by little girls in Bali at the hotel we stayed, and an endurance test, but they had fingers like steel talons, never again, beautifully written Tom, blessings Roy
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hello Roy,
Sounds painful to me. I don't know what is so great about a massage. My wife seems to enjoy them, but I'll never have another if I have any say in the matter. I bet those girls could get the lid off a jar of olives pretty handily. Thanks so much for the great review and comments.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
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Yes these girls were typically Asian, but the strength in their fingers bellied their petite size, but one can get lovely head massages or feet massages which really are great.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
That is a wild story!!
Is this the most bizzarre experience you've ever had with a neighbor?
I've had my fair share but none like this.
This is well written and presented and the descriptive writing placed me at the door letting Alex in.
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That is a wild story!!
Is this the most bizzarre experience you've ever had with a neighbor?
I've had my fair share but none like this.
This is well written and presented and the descriptive writing placed me at the door letting Alex in.
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hi K. L. thanks for taking the time to read and comment on this story. I would say that I can't recall any more uncomfortable times with a neighbor than this one. It got pretty personal. I've had to yell at a neighbor who kept partying outside after 1:00 PM and I've had to call the cops because of a barking dog that was left outside because the guy wanted to go out partying, but this incident pretty much took the cake. Needless to say, I was happy when they moved.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job describing this odd predicament with
your neighbor, Tom. I enjoyed reading it. I believe the
neighbor thought nothing of what he was doing--probably
something learned in his home country. Your embarrassment
is evident. Your words read smooth with great imagery.
Respectfully, Jan
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You did a great job describing this odd predicament with
your neighbor, Tom. I enjoyed reading it. I believe the
neighbor thought nothing of what he was doing--probably
something learned in his home country. Your embarrassment
is evident. Your words read smooth with great imagery.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hello Jan,
You're probably right, but I think the saying when in Rome do as the Romans do might apply. He just didn't want to take no for an answer. Maybe I was the guinea pig, I don't know. Thanks so much for the fine review and thoughtful comments gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from MissMerri
This story was hysterically funny because it was so well told. You have managed to relay an account of a rather bizarre encounter with an unusual neighbor without overstating anything. Yet you included enough details to make the entire scene vivid and clear to the reader. I could see the big Russian insisting on giving a massage and the uncomfortableness of the recipient as well as the amused Jan retreating to the bedroom. Your description of the massage and the ensuing pain made me laugh out loud. This was flawlessly written. I wouldn't change a word. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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This story was hysterically funny because it was so well told. You have managed to relay an account of a rather bizarre encounter with an unusual neighbor without overstating anything. Yet you included enough details to make the entire scene vivid and clear to the reader. I could see the big Russian insisting on giving a massage and the uncomfortableness of the recipient as well as the amused Jan retreating to the bedroom. Your description of the massage and the ensuing pain made me laugh out loud. This was flawlessly written. I wouldn't change a word. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hello Adonna,
thanks so much for the exceptional review and comments. Sometimes I wonder how I can remember so many incidents from my past so vividly, but on my way to the grocery store I can't recall the three items I was supposed to buy. Perhaps if I was threatened with a massage if I forgot anything I would be more apt to recall what I needed. Roy was mentioning getting a massage in Bali by the little gals there but they had fingers like steel talons he said. He's of a like mind as me, never again.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment from Tom Horonzy
and once more you have ventured to a space we share, for I as well, never once, watched an episode of the garrulous Mr. Rogers.
Is every Russian woman named Tatianna? I have yet to read of one being other than. And jan... should be capitalize unless you tell me differently.
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and once more you have ventured to a space we share, for I as well, never once, watched an episode of the garrulous Mr. Rogers.
Is every Russian woman named Tatianna? I have yet to read of one being other than. And jan... should be capitalize unless you tell me differently.
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hi Tom,
Thanks so much for your great review and comments. I actually don't know many Russian women. I knew a lady from Ukraine at the farm who was named Sonia. I like the name Tatianna, but in a room full of them if you called out that name who knows who would answer. Actually, it's kind of hard to tell, but Jan is capitalized. Thanks man, I appreciate your input.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from damommy
I hope you meant to be humorous, because I'm with your wife - laughing. What an experience. That was one determined masseuse. Be thankful it was just the one time.
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I hope you meant to be humorous, because I'm with your wife - laughing. What an experience. That was one determined masseuse. Be thankful it was just the one time.
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hi Yvonne,
Yes, it was a humorous article. I've found that humor is the best way to deal with some of the issues that life throws at us. Some things just plain aren't funny, but sometimes after some time has passed we can see the humor in it. I think that people like to read about the trials of others, it kind of takes their minds off their own troubles. I hope all is well with you my friend. Thanks so much for the great review and comments.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Ric Myworld
What a great way to start off my day with a laugh. You are a better sport than I would have been, but hey, it was free. And you didn't end up with your belt around your neck. Thanks for sharing your fun an entertaining story.
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What a great way to start off my day with a laugh. You are a better sport than I would have been, but hey, it was free. And you didn't end up with your belt around your neck. Thanks for sharing your fun an entertaining story.
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hi Ric,
Thanks for the great review and comments. I really wasn't trying to be a good sport at all. It was thoroughly humiliating and painful, but as you say, I made it through with just my pride damaged.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Susan Newell
Tom,
This is a riot. I can imagine all the things you were imagining during this whole ordeal. I'll bet you were really glad that your wife was at home! I can picture that spetz natz (sp?) guy bullying you and not taking no for an answer. Personally, I've never had the desire for a massage either -- from anyone. Neighbors can be very interesting, and odd to boot. This should have been in a contest.
Sue
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Tom,
This is a riot. I can imagine all the things you were imagining during this whole ordeal. I'll bet you were really glad that your wife was at home! I can picture that spetz natz (sp?) guy bullying you and not taking no for an answer. Personally, I've never had the desire for a massage either -- from anyone. Neighbors can be very interesting, and odd to boot. This should have been in a contest.
Sue
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hi Sue,
I'm so glad you enjoyed this. Of course I wasn't enjoying the massage at the time nor do I ever intend to get another one. I've had some doozies for neighbors in my time. I've always tried to be a good neighbor, but not everyone shares the same values. I'm in a great neighborhood now, but frankly, if I could have afforded five acres away from everyone, I probably would have opted for that. Thanks so much for the fine review and comments.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
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You are very welcome, Tom.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Ha ha ha, what a laugh Tom. Your neighbour wanted to repay you, but a massage is a very intimate thing and your body probably did benefit from it, even though you were sore for a couple of days, but this kind of gift is taking giving a bit too far, I enjoyed your story here though, love Dolly x
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Ha ha ha, what a laugh Tom. Your neighbour wanted to repay you, but a massage is a very intimate thing and your body probably did benefit from it, even though you were sore for a couple of days, but this kind of gift is taking giving a bit too far, I enjoyed your story here though, love Dolly x
Comment Written 12-May-2022
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Hi Dolly,
You strike me as the kind of gal who would enjoy a massage at a spa or some resort. I'm a flannel shirt wearing, three day old beard kind of guy who loves fishing. The massage was unwelcome and painful for sure, but I was kind of outgunned. Thanks so much for the great comments.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
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You sound like a big softy who did not want to upset your neighbour Tom. Didn?t you possess a razor? Just kidding x x x
