Comment from Adri7enne

Excellent

"but everyone said he looked like he was just sitting there taking a nap." LOL! You cracked me up with that image.

"It IF was so unusual to him, his thinking was..." Remove IF.

So they shot your grandpa trying to kill the owl. I'm glad the owl escaped. LOL!

It's so funny the way you just accept your grandfather's prejudices. It's just the way things were back then and you're not responsible today for what they thought back then. I love the attitude.
Great story, Bill. Lots of laugh out loud images and situations. I really enjoyed the read.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012

Thanks for reading Adri and for the spot. You're absolutely right about the racism. My grandfather was an extreme racist, and yet had close, relationships with black people. It's hard to explain to people who didn't live through that era. Regards, Bill

Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

I truly wish I had a six left for this remarkable story, b. I love the dry wit and the way you present just the facts without a lot of emotional commentary. Makes the events all the more fantastic for me. You really must consider a wider audience for this exceptional piece. Kind regards, Bev

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012

Hi Bev - a virtual six from you is exceptional. I appreciate your comments. This was actually difficult for me to write, because I don't generally write, "telling" stories. There just was no way around it. Warm regards, Bill

reply by Writingfundimension on 18-Feb-2012

Well, for what it's worth, Bill, this is one of your best in my opinion. You're very welcome, my friend. Take care, Bev

Comment from rchitwood

Exceptional

A very good story and I found your week any thing but dull. Your grandpa must have been some kind of guy. And your grandma was some kind of lady for dealing with him. Your story has good dialogue and very nice characters. Very well written and a pleasure to read. Blessings Rita

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012

Thank you Rita - I very much appreciate you reading and for your kind and generous feedback. Bill

Comment from adewpearl

Exceptional

As always, you have a most engaging narrative style. You explain yours and your grandfather's reasons for rooting the way you did in the fight well. Wow, that was some reaction he had to the fight results!
I just love the mule incident, the focus of the second news article.
The owl story is also fantastic. I just love all three headlines.
What a summer Grandpa had - three times famous in one week. LOL What a pleasure this was to read :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012

Thank you Brooke - for reading, your review and the honor of six stars. All are appreciated. I've outlined an essay on racism that I hope to complete. It involves my grandad who was an extreme racist and yet had close, personal relationships with black people. It's a very complex issue. Always warm regards, Bill

reply by adewpearl on 18-Feb-2012

Sounds like your grandfather and my dad had lots in common. My father was quite racist and yet he was very friendly with black men who worked with him on the construction site and with the black guy who shined his shoes every Saturday and the guy who ran the dry cleaner shop we went to.
And it wasn't fake - he joked around with these black men and knew their names and asked about their families just like he did with white men I saw him with. He totally compartmentalized and was able to see them as "good colored people" not at all like the race in general and the "troublemakers" we would see on the news.

reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012

They sound a whole lot alike. Thanks for sharing that!

Comment from MumEsGirl

Excellent

Many thanks for sharing this work. It was an enjoyable read. The smooth flow of your style keeps the readers interest from the start

kate

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2012

Thanks Kate - actually a bit different for me. I generally use much more dialog, but as I wrote this, it seemed that I had to make a "telling" story. I'm glad that you enjoyed. Bill

Comment from highlander104

Excellent

Thank you for another charming and fun tale from Georgia. Your stories are always so "folksy" and I always enjoy them. There are quite a few chuckles in this one.

Jean K.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2012

Thanks Jean - I always smile when you drop by :) Bill

Comment from Carole Rosa

Excellent

I liked this story on so many levels. You did an excellent job of painting images with words. I laughed when you wrote about your grandfathers small glass of iced tea! I knew what was in the glass. Likewise, I knew when you put that dead owl in the backseat that he wasn't really dead! Great Story! Carole

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2012

Thanks Carole - this was actually a stretch for me, because I generally use much more dialog. This was a "telling" story though, so I muddled through. I appreciate your kind feedback. Bill

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

I trust that when your grandmother got a look at her pride and joy Grandpa has a nice stay in the hospital. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2012

Thanks Charlie - my grandfather got in trouble so many times that this was just another drop in the bucket. Bill

reply by c_lucas on 17-Feb-2012

You're welcome, Bill. Charlie

Comment from WadUK

Excellent

What a great story - I loved every word of it.

Even though I am English and have never been to Georgia I can imagine what it must have been like back then.

Thanks for sharing your childhood memories with me - personally I always find that they are the most vivid.

Pat (WadUK)

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2012

Thanks Pat - many of my story posts involve my younger days in Georgia. If you ever have the time, I would love for you to visit. There is an older post called, "Rabbit" that you might enjoy. Regards, Bill

reply by WadUK on 17-Feb-2012

Bill,

I would love to visit Georgia. I have worked in alifornia and most of New England but haver got south.

I'll have a look at Rabbit but it will be in a few weeks time as I am about to go into hospital for a knee replacement (the penalty of age).

This is my last visit to FanStory until I am back home.

Regards,

Pat

reply by the author on 17-Feb-2012

Thanks Pat - best of luck on your surgery. You're not alone on the getting old part! Bill

Comment from mgarreau

Excellent

A funny and engaging story. Your opening paragraph invites the reader to read on. The way you deliver the story has an easy flow to it. Nice work:)
~Marie

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2012

Thanks Marie - this was actually tough for me because I typically use much more dialog, but since most didn't directly happen to me, it was a "telling" story. I appreciate the kind comments. Regards, Bill