Nothing But The News
Reflections of a summer long ago81 total reviews
Comment from RebelRose
Bill, this totally cracked me up. That 'hood ornament' headline was a hoot...well, I guess the owl story was too. A real hoot. I do know where LaGrange is. I have visited there many times when my husband fished West Point. I'll bet your brother was sorry he missed that week.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Bill, this totally cracked me up. That 'hood ornament' headline was a hoot...well, I guess the owl story was too. A real hoot. I do know where LaGrange is. I have visited there many times when my husband fished West Point. I'll bet your brother was sorry he missed that week.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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I wasn't sorry he wasn't there. We fought like cats and dogs. Fishing West Point! I've had some good luck there, but my very favorite place is a small fishing pond on the property I wrote about. Warm regards, Bill
Comment from Herb
Is this really true. Or just a clever little first person number.
Matters not a jot to me, it was a nice read and the perfect way to slide into this Saturday afternoon. Gotta love the weekend. :)
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Is this really true. Or just a clever little first person number.
Matters not a jot to me, it was a nice read and the perfect way to slide into this Saturday afternoon. Gotta love the weekend. :)
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi Herb - thanks for reading. Somewhat embellished since it happened 50 years ago, but mostly true! Regards, Bill
Comment from rjuselius
haha. interesting biographical story. i feel sorry for the grandfather although he came to be a wee bit famous in a small town, i would believe. not sure he wanted fame the way it happened. lol.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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haha. interesting biographical story. i feel sorry for the grandfather although he came to be a wee bit famous in a small town, i would believe. not sure he wanted fame the way it happened. lol.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and your kind comments. Bill
Comment from Shirley B
Oh Bill to be raised in the south. You can't make this stuff up. :) Things like this still happen, so I know it happens. LOL You gave me my laugh of the day, because it felt like I was reading a story from my past. We still have a lot of donkeys and mules around here. Thanks for making my day. It is sad, not everyone can have memories like this, Shirley
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Oh Bill to be raised in the south. You can't make this stuff up. :) Things like this still happen, so I know it happens. LOL You gave me my laugh of the day, because it felt like I was reading a story from my past. We still have a lot of donkeys and mules around here. Thanks for making my day. It is sad, not everyone can have memories like this, Shirley
Comment Written 17-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading Shirley and the compliment of the six! Bill
Comment from nancyjam
What a great story. I would say nothing dull ever
happened to you Grandfather! I bet your Grandma
had a few choice words to say about her car.
You relate these events very well. An entertaining story.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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What a great story. I would say nothing dull ever
happened to you Grandfather! I bet your Grandma
had a few choice words to say about her car.
You relate these events very well. An entertaining story.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and for your kind comments. Billy
Comment from Spitfire
This is a hoot! No pun intended. Your writing style is clear with good transitions. Your story telling superb. Good details leading up to each headline. I'm guessing you kept copies and are quoting the newspaper verbatim. Things happen in threes. Grandpa's adventures are proof of that.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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This is a hoot! No pun intended. Your writing style is clear with good transitions. Your story telling superb. Good details leading up to each headline. I'm guessing you kept copies and are quoting the newspaper verbatim. Things happen in threes. Grandpa's adventures are proof of that.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and your kind feedback. Both are appreciated. Bill
Comment from wordsfromsue
This was such a fun story to read. You painted a very vivid tale that brought me right in. The details were a hoot (no disrespect to Hootie!) and your Grandfather must have been a treat to spend time with. :-)
Your Grandmother must have been a saint!
And you got to share life with these people, how fun it sounded. :-)
Great story!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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This was such a fun story to read. You painted a very vivid tale that brought me right in. The details were a hoot (no disrespect to Hootie!) and your Grandfather must have been a treat to spend time with. :-)
Your Grandmother must have been a saint!
And you got to share life with these people, how fun it sounded. :-)
Great story!
Comment Written 17-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and your kind feedback. I have several stories in my portfolio that involve my grandparents. Special people and special times. Regards, Bill
Comment from Asyraf N. Jamsari
Good job. I would like to hear more from you. Nicely done. Good luck with your days
A lot of efforts and emotions inserted. Good vocabulary and i adore the way you write. Magnificently written
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Good job. I would like to hear more from you. Nicely done. Good luck with your days
A lot of efforts and emotions inserted. Good vocabulary and i adore the way you write. Magnificently written
Comment Written 17-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thank you! Your review is very kind. Bill
Comment from Rama Rao
Fantastic story about your grandpa. He sure was a fascinating guy. Your account of the summer you spent in Georgia made excellent reading. I have been missing you. Good to see you back with your trademark grin.
Cheers.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Fantastic story about your grandpa. He sure was a fascinating guy. Your account of the summer you spent in Georgia made excellent reading. I have been missing you. Good to see you back with your trademark grin.
Cheers.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks RR - I really ought to be writing more. I'm fully retired, so really have no excuse. Regards, Bill
Comment from cvcopac
When I get through laughing and settle down, I'll write a review. I have a feeling you and Grandpa were pretty thick. I see that you are a professional writer and this story would prove it.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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When I get through laughing and settle down, I'll write a review. I have a feeling you and Grandpa were pretty thick. I see that you are a professional writer and this story would prove it.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and your very kind review! Bill
