Virge And the Yellow Jacket War
A Boy's Life in the South - See Author Notes37 total reviews
Comment from Paradox Tremors
God, so much you write about, I can almost remember doing myself. My grandmother used the "Cure" on me when I got stung by a wasp or a no-good yellow jacket. Enjoy the stories and the memories you bring back.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2011
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God, so much you write about, I can almost remember doing myself. My grandmother used the "Cure" on me when I got stung by a wasp or a no-good yellow jacket. Enjoy the stories and the memories you bring back.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2011
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Thanks for dusting off the archives and circling back for these stories. I keep saying that one of these days I'm going to take all the stories and make a book. Maybe I'll fully retire ...
Comment from debbier2461
Aw I love virge! and I want one! I think I mentioned in my last review how he reminds me of my grandfather. What lovely memories you have and how lucky you were to have known him. Your writing really brings him to life. I have a very clear picture of him in my mind, I wonder how realistic it is?
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2010
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Aw I love virge! and I want one! I think I mentioned in my last review how he reminds me of my grandfather. What lovely memories you have and how lucky you were to have known him. Your writing really brings him to life. I have a very clear picture of him in my mind, I wonder how realistic it is?
Comment Written 11-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2010
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Hi Debbie - thanks for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed. Virge is a very real person. Every time I write about him, it is all based on fact, but the truth is, it was over 50 years ago. I split my time between North Carolina and Georgia. Right now, I am at my families old home place. I got out of the car, stretched, and looked over to where Virge's cabin used to be. He is sure real to me! I'm framing my next story in my mind, and it will not involve Virge, but his neice Sugar Butts, oops, I mean Ms. Carrie. LOL Bill
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Ah I look forward to reading about sugar butts (fab nickname!)As I said in my review, what great memories.
Comment from Monte Carbolic
Loved this. You did a magnificent job with the great detail and, especially, the dialogue. I felt like I was down South as I read this. Very genuine.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2010
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Loved this. You did a magnificent job with the great detail and, especially, the dialogue. I felt like I was down South as I read this. Very genuine.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2010
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Thanks Monte - I'm glad that you read and enjoyed. I don't know if you have read it, but the character Virge is introduced in a story called Rabbit. Regards, Bill
Comment from menachem
Well, a little too deep for a nine-year-old, but, what the Hell. It might just be kid stuff, but you got a pretty good explanation down for what crying means.
i think I'm going to take THIS ONE, seriously.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2010
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Well, a little too deep for a nine-year-old, but, what the Hell. It might just be kid stuff, but you got a pretty good explanation down for what crying means.
i think I'm going to take THIS ONE, seriously.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2010
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Hi Menachem - I'm glad that you read this one. Thanks for the nice review! Regards, Bill
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What, you're saying I'm too serious?! (Kidding!):)
You're welcome!
Comment from Scornwell
A very humorous tale that is well written. The characters were strong and the dialog flowed well and sounded natural for the characters. When I kicked that dumb old tree my brothers were trying to trick me into believing was full of yellow jackets; my aunt tore up a couple of cigarettes and wet the tobacco and put it on my eyes trying to make the swelling go down enough so I could see again. I don't remember if it worked or not, but I sure remember kicking that tree.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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A very humorous tale that is well written. The characters were strong and the dialog flowed well and sounded natural for the characters. When I kicked that dumb old tree my brothers were trying to trick me into believing was full of yellow jackets; my aunt tore up a couple of cigarettes and wet the tobacco and put it on my eyes trying to make the swelling go down enough so I could see again. I don't remember if it worked or not, but I sure remember kicking that tree.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Some things are hard to forget! Thanks for reading - I should say, I can feel your pain!
Comment from R. K. Alan
An absolute great read, I loved every moment. I particularly loved your description up front about your special relationship with Virge. He sounded like a hell of a friend.
BTW... toward the end, third to last paragraph and next to last line, should it read, " I knew for certain, that I had a beating coming." had 'a' beating coming?
Loved your colorful ethnic language for Virge. I could visualize the old gent with every word. Magical.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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An absolute great read, I loved every moment. I particularly loved your description up front about your special relationship with Virge. He sounded like a hell of a friend.
BTW... toward the end, third to last paragraph and next to last line, should it read, " I knew for certain, that I had a beating coming." had 'a' beating coming?
Loved your colorful ethnic language for Virge. I could visualize the old gent with every word. Magical.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Thanks K - I'm glad that you read and enjoyed the story. Thanks for the heads up, I'll circle back and take a look. Bill
Comment from RazberryBullet
Got some chuckles here: He called her "Sugar Butts". She did have an unusual build, defined by a rather large derriere.;p.. the ground swelled up a little and there was a sound, like, WHANK. LOL!!!...He looked like a herky-jerky dancer.hahahaha!!!
This made my day :) Thank you!
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Got some chuckles here: He called her "Sugar Butts". She did have an unusual build, defined by a rather large derriere.;p.. the ground swelled up a little and there was a sound, like, WHANK. LOL!!!...He looked like a herky-jerky dancer.hahahaha!!!
This made my day :) Thank you!
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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You always make my day when you stop by :) Thanks for reading and for your kind words. Bill
Comment from krdeering
Oh, what a good story! I'm so glad you are telling these--and so well. Thank you for posting. Now I will go to bed a happy camper.
Very minor punctuation nits at the end:
I knew for certain(,) that I had beating coming. I didn't care(,) it was worth it. (--delete first comma altogether. Change second comma to a semicolon)
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Oh, what a good story! I'm so glad you are telling these--and so well. Thank you for posting. Now I will go to bed a happy camper.
Very minor punctuation nits at the end:
I knew for certain(,) that I had beating coming. I didn't care(,) it was worth it. (--delete first comma altogether. Change second comma to a semicolon)
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Thanks for reading and for the heads-up. I'll take a look at that sentence. Regards, Bill
Comment from hfriscia
This is a very interesting story to read...The flow is great, very tight and easy to read, no mistakes that I could see...The plot seems like a day in summer for children everywhere, nice work...
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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This is a very interesting story to read...The flow is great, very tight and easy to read, no mistakes that I could see...The plot seems like a day in summer for children everywhere, nice work...
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Thanks for reading and for your kind comments. Regards, Bill
Comment from fictionwriter
A wonderful little story. I love these with Virg and you as a kid. Seems like little kids really enjoy the older set that like to hang out with them. They come to my house all the time, Grandma's lots of fun. Well done.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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A wonderful little story. I love these with Virg and you as a kid. Seems like little kids really enjoy the older set that like to hang out with them. They come to my house all the time, Grandma's lots of fun. Well done.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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It is funny how everything goes in phases. My grandchildren think I'm the coolest thing going. My kids grew up rolling their eyes. Growing up with Virge, I never thought about him being old, and he never treated me like a little kid.
