Nothing But The News
Reflections of a summer long ago81 total reviews
Comment from mumsyone
I enjoyed reading this hilarious, well written story! I love the clever headlines after each of your grandfather's mishaps. One of my husband's favorite cars was a Roadmaster Buick, but I'm not sure what year he had.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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I enjoyed reading this hilarious, well written story! I love the clever headlines after each of your grandfather's mishaps. One of my husband's favorite cars was a Roadmaster Buick, but I'm not sure what year he had.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Thank you so much for reading and your kind feedback. Bill
Comment from Janice Canerdy
If 7 were possible . . . ! I laughed really hard for a while. Now I have recovered and am able to write the review.
Sometimes I'm able to pick favorite passages, but this is ALL good!
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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If 7 were possible . . . ! I laughed really hard for a while. Now I have recovered and am able to write the review.
Sometimes I'm able to pick favorite passages, but this is ALL good!
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Thanks Janice - first for reading and then for your generous review! Bill
Comment from bookishfabler
It sounds like your grandfather was quite a hoot. LOL. pardon the pun. I really enjoyed this story. I was captivated from beginning to end. Keep them coming. I found out, even the largest birds, (the ones who fly) only weigh a couple of pounds, because bird's bones are hallow, which makes it easy to fly. I got that at a zoo. Just FYI.
Hugs Heidi
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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It sounds like your grandfather was quite a hoot. LOL. pardon the pun. I really enjoyed this story. I was captivated from beginning to end. Keep them coming. I found out, even the largest birds, (the ones who fly) only weigh a couple of pounds, because bird's bones are hallow, which makes it easy to fly. I got that at a zoo. Just FYI.
Hugs Heidi
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Thanks Heidi - you are right of course about birds. I was just trying to stay with grandpa's "urban legend" Regards, Bill
Comment from lindafoldy
Good story. i could see everything happening just as you described it. I like your use of the narrative to tell the story.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Good story. i could see everything happening just as you described it. I like your use of the narrative to tell the story.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Thank you Linda - first for reading and then your kind words! Bill
Comment from Kate Walker
Hi Bhogg,
A great tale deftly told. I liked the fact that the three incidents were not altogether accidental, in other words that your grandpa was complicit. He was the one who turned them int headline-grabbers. Well, maybe not the collision with the mule, but certainly the others. Grandpa just plain overdid it.
I thought the story nicely paced, and I liked the device you used for linking the opening and the ending, namely your brother's comment that nothing ever happened in LaGrange. That gave this reminiscence a sense of completion.
My favourite section was that of the boy and his grandpa listening to the boxing match on the radio. That had a real sense of nostalgia to it. Though I've never listened to any sports on the radio, I felt I was there.
Most enjoyable. Kate
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Hi Bhogg,
A great tale deftly told. I liked the fact that the three incidents were not altogether accidental, in other words that your grandpa was complicit. He was the one who turned them int headline-grabbers. Well, maybe not the collision with the mule, but certainly the others. Grandpa just plain overdid it.
I thought the story nicely paced, and I liked the device you used for linking the opening and the ending, namely your brother's comment that nothing ever happened in LaGrange. That gave this reminiscence a sense of completion.
My favourite section was that of the boy and his grandpa listening to the boxing match on the radio. That had a real sense of nostalgia to it. Though I've never listened to any sports on the radio, I felt I was there.
Most enjoyable. Kate
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading Kate and for your nice review. Regards, Bill
Comment from Thomas11
That was an excellent story. Your writing style is succinct and too the point and action is fast paced and engaging. But more importantly your story is not only good but is truly funny. I really enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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That was an excellent story. Your writing style is succinct and too the point and action is fast paced and engaging. But more importantly your story is not only good but is truly funny. I really enjoyed it.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and for your nice comments. Both are appreciated. Bill
Comment from Merajul
Very Interesting writing! An enjoyable read - a perfect short passage.All the three incidents have been written such that the reader's is throughout with the passage.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Very Interesting writing! An enjoyable read - a perfect short passage.All the three incidents have been written such that the reader's is throughout with the passage.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and for the kind feedback. Both are appreciated! Bill
Comment from Fluffyhead
Nice slice of life. I didn't realize people used mules then. And I alaways assumed they were the same as a donkey. I didn't know owls freaked out. The seem like chill animals.I didn't know much about Georgia and now I feel smarter. Thanks
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Nice slice of life. I didn't realize people used mules then. And I alaways assumed they were the same as a donkey. I didn't know owls freaked out. The seem like chill animals.I didn't know much about Georgia and now I feel smarter. Thanks
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and your kind comments. Billionu
Comment from HPicasso
This is another excellent story that you have written here for us. Well done, you centainly kept me captivated with this story. The way you deliver the story has an easy flow to it. thanks for sharing your childhood memories with me. I laughed when you wrote about you grandfathers small glass of iced tea! You grandpa must have been some kind of guy. You painted a very vivid tale that brought me right in. thank your for a charming and fun tale from Georgia.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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This is another excellent story that you have written here for us. Well done, you centainly kept me captivated with this story. The way you deliver the story has an easy flow to it. thanks for sharing your childhood memories with me. I laughed when you wrote about you grandfathers small glass of iced tea! You grandpa must have been some kind of guy. You painted a very vivid tale that brought me right in. thank your for a charming and fun tale from Georgia.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind comments! Bill
Comment from debskatz
Hey bhogg!!
ILMAO!! That is just great!! LOL I bet your grandma gave him some hell!!
What a great story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!! LOL
laughes,
deb
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Hey bhogg!!
ILMAO!! That is just great!! LOL I bet your grandma gave him some hell!!
What a great story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!! LOL
laughes,
deb
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Hi Deb - your review brought a smile to me . Billion
