Just My Luck
Contest Entry: Who says cars don't have feelings?28 total reviews
Comment from Mengleoh67
What a great story! I laughed until I cried because it sounded so much like something that would happen in my own life. It was a story conveyed with humor, warmth, and a very natural vivacity and energy that kept it interesting from the first word to the last.
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What a great story! I laughed until I cried because it sounded so much like something that would happen in my own life. It was a story conveyed with humor, warmth, and a very natural vivacity and energy that kept it interesting from the first word to the last.
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Hello!
So very pleased that you enjoyed my offering! I have wanted to write about this incident for many years - just for posterity's sake! Take Care and Thank you!
diane
Comment from Carol D Parker
You tell an excellent story. I found it very interesting and compelling. I couldn't stop reading. Very creative writing. You know how to choose the perfect words and hoew to place them. I really enjoyed it. It reminds me of an episode of "The Wonder Years." Good luck in the contest.
Delora
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You tell an excellent story. I found it very interesting and compelling. I couldn't stop reading. Very creative writing. You know how to choose the perfect words and hoew to place them. I really enjoyed it. It reminds me of an episode of "The Wonder Years." Good luck in the contest.
Delora
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Hello Delora!
So very pleased you enjoyed my offering. Thank you very much. I've wanted to record this event for years! diane
Comment from Carol D Parker
You tell an excellent story. I found it very interesting and compelling. I couldn't stop reading. Very creative writing. You know how to choose the perfect words and hoew to place them. I really enjoyed it. It reminds me of an episode of "The Wonder Years." Good luck in the contest.
Delora
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You tell an excellent story. I found it very interesting and compelling. I couldn't stop reading. Very creative writing. You know how to choose the perfect words and hoew to place them. I really enjoyed it. It reminds me of an episode of "The Wonder Years." Good luck in the contest.
Delora
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Hello Delora!
So very pleased you enjoyed my offering. Thank you very much. I've wanted to record this event for years! diane
Comment from Amicus
This is very well written and very amusing, Diane, and a terrific example of luck both for you and your daughter. Dialogue is especially well done and your focus on telling details makes for a rich read.
I especially admire your use of repetition in the third from last paragraph--the litany of afters. It's a nice touch.
Enjoyed the read and appreciate your skill here.
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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This is very well written and very amusing, Diane, and a terrific example of luck both for you and your daughter. Dialogue is especially well done and your focus on telling details makes for a rich read.
I especially admire your use of repetition in the third from last paragraph--the litany of afters. It's a nice touch.
Enjoyed the read and appreciate your skill here.
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Hello Amicus!
What an experience that was! And we still do laugh about it - although it really wasn't very humorous! Thank you so very much for your kind review! diane
Comment from Jnetgame
Wow, what a story. This deserves the coveted 6 stars! It is very well written, funny and interersting. Too bad you don't have a photo of the garage :). Good luck in the contest.
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Wow, what a story. This deserves the coveted 6 stars! It is very well written, funny and interersting. Too bad you don't have a photo of the garage :). Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Hello!
I am very honored by your exceptional review! Thank you very much. I tried to find a picture of an Olds '88 - but no luck! Your idea regarding a garage photo is well-taken! Thank you very much! diane
Comment from Suzie B
Hi and well done, I wish I had a six remaining, this surely deserves one. How lucky can you get?
I love your humor and the dialogue is very very funny.
On a more serious note, I am so damn glad your daughter was in that tank when the horrific accident occurred. The ending could be so very different.
Out of curiosity, did you have a name for that car? One that you can share without an x rating that is.
Well crafted and very enjoyable write.
Hugs
Suzie b
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Hi and well done, I wish I had a six remaining, this surely deserves one. How lucky can you get?
I love your humor and the dialogue is very very funny.
On a more serious note, I am so damn glad your daughter was in that tank when the horrific accident occurred. The ending could be so very different.
Out of curiosity, did you have a name for that car? One that you can share without an x rating that is.
Well crafted and very enjoyable write.
Hugs
Suzie b
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Hello Suzie B! I referred to that darn car as "Christine" - but that was not very original as that is the name of some car from some horror flick that came alive and was full of revenge. But I do remember calling the car by that name. Thank you so much for reviewing and enjoying! diane
Comment from Shirley B
Iloved your story. I kept wondering when luck was going to show its hand. your descriptions of the wreck were great. That poor garage! I remember those 88 oldsmobiles , Talk about gas guzzlers!, I like a story that I can read and visulize it in my head as I'm reading. You made that very easy to do, Great job. Shirley. PS Loved the comparsion of the sparkles on your dress and the broken glass.
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reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Iloved your story. I kept wondering when luck was going to show its hand. your descriptions of the wreck were great. That poor garage! I remember those 88 oldsmobiles , Talk about gas guzzlers!, I like a story that I can read and visulize it in my head as I'm reading. You made that very easy to do, Great job. Shirley. PS Loved the comparsion of the sparkles on your dress and the broken glass.
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Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Hello Shirley B!
Much appreciation for your kind review...and so pleased you caught the connection of the sparkles. Do stop by again! diane
Comment from pixiemillie
With the graceful fluidity of a renowned story teller, the style of a great writer, the humor of a Bombeck. . .this has got to be the funniest- -the worn robe and slippers- -the one who can concentrate on 3 things at once and it all started with the wanting to order just the right thing from Coldwater Creek for the reunion- -and wouldn't you know- -throwing off 'shards of glass' with every move you made.
Your conversation with the husband is perfect
The dog with its worried look.
So descriptive it takes up to that time and that place.
Your husband was right as you alluded to in the last paart of this read- -getting the 'bomb' for the daughter was indeed the right thing to do.
Bravo! Utterly delightful. Good luck in the contest. I'll be looking for this in the voting booth. I saw nothing to change and no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, typos caught my eye.
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reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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With the graceful fluidity of a renowned story teller, the style of a great writer, the humor of a Bombeck. . .this has got to be the funniest- -the worn robe and slippers- -the one who can concentrate on 3 things at once and it all started with the wanting to order just the right thing from Coldwater Creek for the reunion- -and wouldn't you know- -throwing off 'shards of glass' with every move you made.
Your conversation with the husband is perfect
The dog with its worried look.
So descriptive it takes up to that time and that place.
Your husband was right as you alluded to in the last paart of this read- -getting the 'bomb' for the daughter was indeed the right thing to do.
Bravo! Utterly delightful. Good luck in the contest. I'll be looking for this in the voting booth. I saw nothing to change and no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, typos caught my eye.
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Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Hello friend! Just so pleased you stopped by and enjoyed your visit! Thank you very much for your kindhearted review! diane
