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Strumming Along

Now that was a surprise

24 total reviews 
Comment from country ranch writer
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Oh what a great surprise for you! So happy for you!my brother in law used to play the banjo whenever they got the band together, They played on weekends for years.
SaturdayFeb,11-2023.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
    I still enjoy playing. Thank you very much for reading.
    John
reply by country ranch writer on 11-Feb-2023
    Smiles🐎🐎🐎🐎🍩🐎🐎
Comment from country ranch writer
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Oh what a great surprise for you! So happy for you!my brother in law used to play the banjo whenever they got the band together, They played on weekends for years.
SaturdayFeb,11-2023.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much for stopping to read.
    John
reply by country ranch writer on 11-Feb-2023
    Smiles hope all is doing well.
Comment from eliz100
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You have met the criteria for flash fiction: a beginning a middle and an end. I enjoyed reading the story and I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023
    Thank you so much for reading and sharing.
    John
Comment from PoemsOfDD
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Well look who can play a stringed instrument :-) I like the sound of the banjo, or any strummed and picked music. So did you sister ever get to play the banjo your mother bought for her that Christmas in 1968? You certainly got to enjoy it and well done for keeping it all these years.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
    Thank you for reading and commenting. Much appreciated.
    John
Comment from Ginda Simpson
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What a cute story this is. All the focus was on Sister expecting her new baby, but it was you who received the unexpected. Keep strumming...
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023
    Thank you, Ginda. I appreciate you stopping to read.
    John
Comment from Janet Foor
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What a delightful story about your surprise present. I'm sure you were happy to return your borrowed one and play your very own.

Nicely done.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023
    Absolutely. I have so many good memories from playing the banjo.
    Thank you for reading.
    John
Comment from Mary Shifman
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Before I met my first husband, my only exposure to banjo music was The Beverly Hillbillies and Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. My husband was a Bluegrass fan. Since then I've learned to appreciate the fiddle, banjo, mandolin, etc. I can't play a lick but I sure enjoy listening.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023
    Thank you, Mary. I appreciate your feedback from reading my quick story.
    John
reply by Mary Shifman on 07-Feb-2023
    You are welcome.
Comment from LJbutterfly
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Your title and artwork are perfect for your story. I know you were delighted when you saw a brand new banjo. It probably encouraged you to practice and play even more than you did with the borrowed instrument.

I have a question. You marched with the Coral Mummers Band. Does the word Mummers refer to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade? I'm from Philly, living in Florida. My new Florida neighbor was a Mummer.

Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023
    LJ, that is correct. I marched as a Mummer. We were located in Union County, NJ. We partnered with Avalon String Band from Philly and marched in the New Years Day Parade. I did that for 5-6 years way way way back.
    Great fun. I loved marching with the bands. Sorry, I?m rambling.
    Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate it.
    John
Comment from jessizero
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This was a fun true story flash. It told an entertaining story in a few words. I don't know anyone who plays the banjo, though most of my dad's family plays some instrument or another. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023
    Thank you so much. And thank you for reading my post.
    John
Comment from BethShelby
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That is cool. I guess the gift wasn't for you sister after all until the bassinet would be arriving later. I enjoy music from all instruments and a banjo player can provide a lot of entertainment.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023
    Thank you, Beth, for reading and commenting.
    Always appreciate you stopping by.
    John