The Red Swimsuit Story
The most bizarre week of my life.80 total reviews
Comment from Sally Carter
My goodness - how amazing is all that???
Your experiences (and maybe now this story) could do wonders for M&S swimwear department. Who needs Twiggy and Myleene Klass?
Very nicely written, to the extent that I just raced eagerly through it and never noticed any spag or nits.
So have you kept all those messages? You never know, dream man could be among the 1100.
This was a delightful read, which I enjoyed very much. Good luck in your new career as a model!
Sally
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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My goodness - how amazing is all that???
Your experiences (and maybe now this story) could do wonders for M&S swimwear department. Who needs Twiggy and Myleene Klass?
Very nicely written, to the extent that I just raced eagerly through it and never noticed any spag or nits.
So have you kept all those messages? You never know, dream man could be among the 1100.
This was a delightful read, which I enjoyed very much. Good luck in your new career as a model!
Sally
Comment Written 13-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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I've kept 1078 of them, and read about twenty! I only joined the site on a whim in the New Year, then forgot all about it. I think M&S should have done very well out of this, but they still haven't offered me a free one! Thank you for your lovely review. Alexis x
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
You're looking good, but
wearing red - for danger!!
Ha. What a story, and how
exciting, altho hundreds
of e-mails would have freaked
me out. Pick through them
carefully and never give out
any personal info to a stranger.
Good luck to you, my friend.
Margaret
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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You're looking good, but
wearing red - for danger!!
Ha. What a story, and how
exciting, altho hundreds
of e-mails would have freaked
me out. Pick through them
carefully and never give out
any personal info to a stranger.
Good luck to you, my friend.
Margaret
Comment Written 13-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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To be honest, Margaret, I haven't read many of them, because I can't take any of it seriously, never did. I think that's why I can't believe what's happened. I think I have much more fun getting messages on this site! Thank you so much for your lovely review. Alexis x
Comment from mauial
Wasn't there a movie called the "lady in red" or a song by that name? Men like eye candy as you obviously learned from this account :) We are very shallow. Loved the story. Be careful what you post out there, because you can delete from your computer but its out on the web.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Wasn't there a movie called the "lady in red" or a song by that name? Men like eye candy as you obviously learned from this account :) We are very shallow. Loved the story. Be careful what you post out there, because you can delete from your computer but its out on the web.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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You're absolutely right, but at my age, it doesn't bother me because I find it quite funny that anyone of my age could get any attention at all! Yes, it was a song from a film. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Alexis x
Comment from rhymelord
Dear Alexis,
No this is not a followup from the dating service, but merely a Fanstory member, who only reads poetry, but for some reason, driven by an obscure destiny, no doubt, clicked on the wrong gizmo and, instead of getting a children's poem, got this delightful story. I do not have a clue as to how to critique prose (other than to look vainly for grammatical errors or spelling mistakes), so I'll merely say I enjoyed your writing style and the story itself. I have merely one question. Whenever is it warm enough in Glasgow to go swimming?
Regards
Reg
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Dear Alexis,
No this is not a followup from the dating service, but merely a Fanstory member, who only reads poetry, but for some reason, driven by an obscure destiny, no doubt, clicked on the wrong gizmo and, instead of getting a children's poem, got this delightful story. I do not have a clue as to how to critique prose (other than to look vainly for grammatical errors or spelling mistakes), so I'll merely say I enjoyed your writing style and the story itself. I have merely one question. Whenever is it warm enough in Glasgow to go swimming?
Regards
Reg
Comment Written 13-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Then I feel very flattered, rhymelord, that you took the time to read this crazy story. Thank you! Alexis x
Comment from Lastamen
Well, well, well. This is without a doubt the most uplifting and inspiring story that I have read in a very long time. I am encouraged by your wit and grace in sharing this delightful episode in your life. It truly is a precious story to read and a lovely photo to be sure.
Till the last amen
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Well, well, well. This is without a doubt the most uplifting and inspiring story that I have read in a very long time. I am encouraged by your wit and grace in sharing this delightful episode in your life. It truly is a precious story to read and a lovely photo to be sure.
Till the last amen
Comment Written 13-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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So many people have said the same. I think people are just pleased that an 'oldie'has hit the headlines for a change. I'm so glad you enjoyed the story, thank you. Alexis x
Comment from gazzagodbod
well i rushed out to m and s and got the exact same suit put my pic on the dating site and just got one reply from a man called tarquin going for a refund Mr dis-satisfied lol ps fab story loved it xxgazzaxx
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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well i rushed out to m and s and got the exact same suit put my pic on the dating site and just got one reply from a man called tarquin going for a refund Mr dis-satisfied lol ps fab story loved it xxgazzaxx
Comment Written 13-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Lol! I was thinking the same, but I don't think I'd get a refund now because M&S seem to know that I've worn it! Alexis x
Comment from l.raven
This is a great story about you and you red swimsuit. And you are a great lookin woman at your age. I loved the story, didn't want to stop reading it. very well written. Linda
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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This is a great story about you and you red swimsuit. And you are a great lookin woman at your age. I loved the story, didn't want to stop reading it. very well written. Linda
Comment Written 12-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Thank you, Linda. To be honest, I still can't believe what happened myself! Alexis x
Comment from Shirley B
I so enjoyed your writing. You look great in that swimsuit girl! I loved your writing. I was hanging on to every word. My best friend convinced me to go on a dating site, I had been married for 26 years. I was too shy for the bathing suit. I have been married for almost 5 years to the man I met! :) Best of luck to you. Life is strange sometimes, Shirley
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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I so enjoyed your writing. You look great in that swimsuit girl! I loved your writing. I was hanging on to every word. My best friend convinced me to go on a dating site, I had been married for 26 years. I was too shy for the bathing suit. I have been married for almost 5 years to the man I met! :) Best of luck to you. Life is strange sometimes, Shirley
Comment Written 12-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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I'm delighted to hear that! It just shows you that it does work. Thank you so much for your great review. Alexis x
Comment from JBCaine
Alexis-
I am giving you this six for the sheer gutsiness of this piece. Given the circumstances, I would choose to keep this to myself, because that's just how I am, but I am so glad you chose to share this with us (and all of Britain, apparently).
It made for a delightful story, and as always, you have both told and written it very well.
It is an amazing occurrence, and I hope you are enjoying your ride on the whirlwind. Woo-Hoo!! Loved it.
Very nicely done.
JBCaine
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Alexis-
I am giving you this six for the sheer gutsiness of this piece. Given the circumstances, I would choose to keep this to myself, because that's just how I am, but I am so glad you chose to share this with us (and all of Britain, apparently).
It made for a delightful story, and as always, you have both told and written it very well.
It is an amazing occurrence, and I hope you are enjoying your ride on the whirlwind. Woo-Hoo!! Loved it.
Very nicely done.
JBCaine
Comment Written 12-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Thank you so much for your great review, and very complimentary six. I don't know whether it's guts or madness that inspired me to post the picture! Alexis x
Comment from Linda England Bonam
This was an excellent story, and such a trip! I was trying to read faster, and faster to find out what was going to happen next. Congratulations on the way things turned out.
They say everything happens for a specific reason. There are no coincidences!
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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This was an excellent story, and such a trip! I was trying to read faster, and faster to find out what was going to happen next. Congratulations on the way things turned out.
They say everything happens for a specific reason. There are no coincidences!
Comment Written 12-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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I think you're right, the whole things freaked me out a bit, but I'm sure there's a reason it's happened. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Alexis x
