Nothing But The News
Reflections of a summer long ago81 total reviews
Comment from Janie King
Oh, I would say it is truly a week that none of your will forget...poor grandpa,cut arm, shot through leg and nearly crushed by a mule...what did your brother say whenyou told him what just one week hekd at grandpa's? Good piece. God bless.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Oh, I would say it is truly a week that none of your will forget...poor grandpa,cut arm, shot through leg and nearly crushed by a mule...what did your brother say whenyou told him what just one week hekd at grandpa's? Good piece. God bless.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading Janie and your kind feedback. Both are appreciated. Bill
Comment from judiverse
This is truly a humorous story, bhogg, and well told. You don't force the story, but let it tell itself so it sounds natural, in your own voice. Your grandfather sounds like quite a character and you relate some interesting stories about him. The incident with throwing out the radio was great, and the headline was funny. Your grandfather seemed to have a way of making the headlines as with the incidents of the mule on the hood of his car and of the owl. Great stuff! Admirable story-telling style. judiverse
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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This is truly a humorous story, bhogg, and well told. You don't force the story, but let it tell itself so it sounds natural, in your own voice. Your grandfather sounds like quite a character and you relate some interesting stories about him. The incident with throwing out the radio was great, and the headline was funny. Your grandfather seemed to have a way of making the headlines as with the incidents of the mule on the hood of his car and of the owl. Great stuff! Admirable story-telling style. judiverse
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and the kind feedback. Both are appreciated. Bill
Comment from Belinda
Ha-ha, your grandfather is indeed unique. Three times in the news would make him a celebrity in his hometown. This is hilarious, though it must be very upsetting to your grandma. Thanks, Bill, for sharing these incidents.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Ha-ha, your grandfather is indeed unique. Three times in the news would make him a celebrity in his hometown. This is hilarious, though it must be very upsetting to your grandma. Thanks, Bill, for sharing these incidents.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading Belinda. I appreciate your kind feedback. Bill
Comment from Anisa-
Hahaha!!!! Wow, this was such a funny read. Is it all true? It must be ... Anyways, I couldn't stop laughing. I thought it was very well written and so entertaining. Great job.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hahaha!!!! Wow, this was such a funny read. Is it all true? It must be ... Anyways, I couldn't stop laughing. I thought it was very well written and so entertaining. Great job.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and your great comments. Of course 50 years ago, but mostly true . Warm regards. Bill
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, william, you did a great job writing this story about the exciting but painful week that your grandfather spent. i enjoyed reading this one...
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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this is very well written, william, you did a great job writing this story about the exciting but painful week that your grandfather spent. i enjoyed reading this one...
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks Pam - I appreciate you reading and your comments! Bill
Comment from cthompson4
I enjoyed your story. It kept my attention and was funny too. I'm new to the South, so I'm happy to read what I can and learn about the rich history and happenings of my new home. (I'm in South Carolina).
I did notice a sentence that didn't quite flow the way it should.( This may be because its me.} Anyway, you might want to take a look at '. In 1960 rural Georgia they were still in wide use for agriculture. In any event, Grandpa didn't see this particular mule either.'
Take care, Charlene
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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I enjoyed your story. It kept my attention and was funny too. I'm new to the South, so I'm happy to read what I can and learn about the rich history and happenings of my new home. (I'm in South Carolina).
I did notice a sentence that didn't quite flow the way it should.( This may be because its me.} Anyway, you might want to take a look at '. In 1960 rural Georgia they were still in wide use for agriculture. In any event, Grandpa didn't see this particular mule either.'
Take care, Charlene
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi Charlene. Thanks for reading and your comments. I will take a look at that sentence. Regards, Bill
Comment from Sally Carter
six, Six, SIX!!!
I absolutely loved this, Bill. I am here all on my own this evening (Gav is out gigging!) and laughing out loud, wishing there was someone I could nudge and say, "Come and read this." What wonderful stories, and how marvellously you have told them.
That was some headline writer. What wonderful phrases he/she used.
I can't tell you all the places that made me laugh, but the image of the mule on the hood and mules not being seen that often, was just hilarious. And my vision of that huge owl coming to life in Grandma's car. Wonderful stuff. I am going to have to bookmark this one and show it to Gav tomorrow.
Thanks so much for this lovely story.
Sal x
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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six, Six, SIX!!!
I absolutely loved this, Bill. I am here all on my own this evening (Gav is out gigging!) and laughing out loud, wishing there was someone I could nudge and say, "Come and read this." What wonderful stories, and how marvellously you have told them.
That was some headline writer. What wonderful phrases he/she used.
I can't tell you all the places that made me laugh, but the image of the mule on the hood and mules not being seen that often, was just hilarious. And my vision of that huge owl coming to life in Grandma's car. Wonderful stuff. I am going to have to bookmark this one and show it to Gav tomorrow.
Thanks so much for this lovely story.
Sal x
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Sal - your lovely review made my day! I have to ask...what is gigging? Always warm regards, Bill
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Haha, playing drums with his band at a "gig".
S
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I am laughing out loud. Your brother doesn't have a clue what he's missing. I remember sitting listening to the boxing matches on the radio with my Grandpa. Usually an extremely patient man, he didn't enjoy my many questions during his boxing matching.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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I am laughing out loud. Your brother doesn't have a clue what he's missing. I remember sitting listening to the boxing matches on the radio with my Grandpa. Usually an extremely patient man, he didn't enjoy my many questions during his boxing matching.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading Barbara and for your kind review! Bill
Comment from livingwords
Very nicely written. Your voice captures the times and the place quite well. I've been involved a few times with new stories. I've yet to read a report of something I knew first hand that was no exploitive.
Dan :))
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Very nicely written. Your voice captures the times and the place quite well. I've been involved a few times with new stories. I've yet to read a report of something I knew first hand that was no exploitive.
Dan :))
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and your comments. Both appreciated! Bill
Comment from Soledadpaz
Wow! I don't know what to say about your Grandpa, but I do feel sorry for your Grandma. She must have had the patience of a saint. And you never told us why his iced tea was in such a small glass with no ice. Great story about the week that was!
Sol
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Wow! I don't know what to say about your Grandpa, but I do feel sorry for your Grandma. She must have had the patience of a saint. And you never told us why his iced tea was in such a small glass with no ice. Great story about the week that was!
Sol
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading Sol and your kind comments. Bill
