Old Merle
Bullheadedness and (mild)cussing go hand in hand28 total reviews
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Suze. LOL...this Is a dandy little story. You have a grand sense of humor and invoked it very well in this piece. Good luck to you in the contest. Bob
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2011
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Hi, Suze. LOL...this Is a dandy little story. You have a grand sense of humor and invoked it very well in this piece. Good luck to you in the contest. Bob
Comment Written 16-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2011
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Hi Bob!! Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked this silly tale, but it's almost a true story, only put me in place of the older fella and a mare in place of the mule! ") I am real happy to hear from you!! ") Susan
Comment from adewpearl
What a great story with two strong, likable characters going head to head, toe to toe. LOL This is worth at least a six, which I don't have to give, and a hundred laughs, which I have been giving out since the beginning of the story - good luck in the contest, Susan, with a most clever and entertaining story :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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What a great story with two strong, likable characters going head to head, toe to toe. LOL This is worth at least a six, which I don't have to give, and a hundred laughs, which I have been giving out since the beginning of the story - good luck in the contest, Susan, with a most clever and entertaining story :-) Brooke
Comment Written 14-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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oh Brooke! What a great review! I am just so happy this gave you a good laugh! I have this character as an older man, maybe sixty something, but I have personally done this very thing. We had a horse, tho, it was a mare, not a mule. If you see any "extra" wording, or words that I can cut, please let me know? I really appreciate your kind enthusiasm for this...a fun one to write! I like old Merle! ") Thank you again, the thought for a six is worth a million bucks Brooke! ") hug again! Susan
Comment from Judy Swanson
Hi Susan - what a great story. Made me smile all the way through. Stubborn meets stubborn - who will win? This is very well written, drawing the reader through each moment with plenty of dialog (monologue?), visuals, and descriptions of the setting. Wish I had a 6 left to give you. Good luck in the contest.
Judy
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Hi Susan - what a great story. Made me smile all the way through. Stubborn meets stubborn - who will win? This is very well written, drawing the reader through each moment with plenty of dialog (monologue?), visuals, and descriptions of the setting. Wish I had a 6 left to give you. Good luck in the contest.
Judy
Comment Written 14-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Hi Judy! What a wonderful review! And your virtual six is just as good, you have a big heart Judy! I am always so happy inside to know you like what I try to do. And I hope you get your entry in too!! You can do it! Oh, and you are right, it's a "monologue"! Good description!! HUGS and love! Susan
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You are welcome - my pleasure always. Judy
Comment from Isaiah Ramesses
Lol! Good for Her and old Merle. You're writing very well these days, my friend. Nice flow. Good luck in this contest.
Isaiah
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Lol! Good for Her and old Merle. You're writing very well these days, my friend. Nice flow. Good luck in this contest.
Isaiah
Comment Written 13-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Thank you Isaiah. I'm glad you liked this....thanks again!! Keep warm! Susan
Comment from Fireshadow
Susan, I'm sure this is the winning entry for the Flash Fiction contest - you really outdid yourself, girl ! Absolutely terrific storyline and outstanding writing. Your creative powers were in high gear because this is an exceptional write. My best wishes for a win, my dear friend.
Ama
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Susan, I'm sure this is the winning entry for the Flash Fiction contest - you really outdid yourself, girl ! Absolutely terrific storyline and outstanding writing. Your creative powers were in high gear because this is an exceptional write. My best wishes for a win, my dear friend.
Ama
Comment Written 13-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Hi Ama, thank you so much...I am half asleep and I think I got you and Judy mixed up in thanking you two lovely friends...I am so sorry...HUGS and boy, you are so nice to me. I really tried with this, but it's hard for me to cut words! ") Thank you again, this is a real honor Ama...LOVE! Susan
Comment from Daylok
Excellent work here!! What a cute story!! I just knew by the title there would be picture of a mule as soon as the page loaded!! lol... You threw a smile on this usually frowning face!! Well done!! -Daylok
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Excellent work here!! What a cute story!! I just knew by the title there would be picture of a mule as soon as the page loaded!! lol... You threw a smile on this usually frowning face!! Well done!! -Daylok
Comment Written 13-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Hi again Day! One more heartfelt thank you for this great review. I am always thrilled when you enjoy what I do. Happy writing my friend! Susan
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
This is a great little story,
with great imagery, so much so,
I could saw the scene - the old
chap and the mule - a most impressive
write, deserving of a six, which I
don't have.
Most enjoyable, Susan.
Margaret.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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This is a great little story,
with great imagery, so much so,
I could saw the scene - the old
chap and the mule - a most impressive
write, deserving of a six, which I
don't have.
Most enjoyable, Susan.
Margaret.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Hi Margaret! Thank you so much! I am honored and so happy to know you enjoyed this! The virtual six is good enough my friend, it's truly the thought that counts! HUG!! Susan
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is so cute, a war of the two mules, one human and one animal, i enjoyed reading this and i have a smile on my face. i think you should get a lot of good feedback on this one
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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this is so cute, a war of the two mules, one human and one animal, i enjoyed reading this and i have a smile on my face. i think you should get a lot of good feedback on this one
Comment Written 13-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Hi Sweet! Thank you!! HOW Funny! "war of the two mules" HA SO TRUE! What a great review...I am thrilled. HUGS!! Susan
Comment from pugdogy
good job,,,good luck in the contest,,,this story keeps the readers attention and each time this man and mule went through the pulling on the rope and back and forth to the phone you took the readers right along with you,,,,
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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good job,,,good luck in the contest,,,this story keeps the readers attention and each time this man and mule went through the pulling on the rope and back and forth to the phone you took the readers right along with you,,,,
Comment Written 13-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2011
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Hi there!! I am honored and thrilled to have you enjoy this so! I appreciate your enthusiasm and kindness!! Great to hear from you Pug!! ") Susan
Comment from Rama Rao
I always loved to read your stories about horses. This story about Merle is also interesting, and it made good reading. It changed its mind because it had the horse sense, right?
Since I liked the story I didn't look for spags.
However, I failed to get the connection with the smart phones.
A great job.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2011
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I always loved to read your stories about horses. This story about Merle is also interesting, and it made good reading. It changed its mind because it had the horse sense, right?
Since I liked the story I didn't look for spags.
However, I failed to get the connection with the smart phones.
A great job.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2011
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There you are Ramarao! So good to hear from you! I was trying to be funny about the phones. He starts out thinking regular cell phone, then thinks maybe he needs an even fancier one. ? I don't know. The smart phones have more to them...if you think that is silly, I can change it or remove it. But thank you again, I love your input Ramarao! Hope you are keeping warm if you have winter weather. ") Susan
