The Red Swimsuit Story
The most bizarre week of my life.80 total reviews
Comment from bowls
What a great story! How does it feel being famous? You tell the story beautifully and held my attention to the very end. Isn't it amazing how truth is often stranger than fiction? Wear that bathing suit in good health!
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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What a great story! How does it feel being famous? You tell the story beautifully and held my attention to the very end. Isn't it amazing how truth is often stranger than fiction? Wear that bathing suit in good health!
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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Infamous more like! I didn't even go to church today because there's another full page article in the press today, and I could imagine how awkward it might be for my friends there! Hopefully it will all settle down soon. Thank you for your great review. Alexis x
Comment from James McCorkle
This is a great story Alexis. I think red must be your favourite colour. Yes? Anyway it was fun to read about your failure when trying to find a new swim costume that would fit your modified figure. With Derrierre disappearing, and upper limits still in full bloom you were not too happy until quite by chance good old Marks and Sparks came to your rescue. There it was. A lovely RED swim suit. Just the correct size too. How lucky can you get? AS for all the publicity. weel you brought that on. Glad it all got ironed out in the end. James.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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This is a great story Alexis. I think red must be your favourite colour. Yes? Anyway it was fun to read about your failure when trying to find a new swim costume that would fit your modified figure. With Derrierre disappearing, and upper limits still in full bloom you were not too happy until quite by chance good old Marks and Sparks came to your rescue. There it was. A lovely RED swim suit. Just the correct size too. How lucky can you get? AS for all the publicity. weel you brought that on. Glad it all got ironed out in the end. James.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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You are so funny, James. Only you could come up with a perfect way to explain my dilemma. Thank you! Alexis x
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Talking of swim costumes, I wish I was down at Pensacola where I got my wings so long ago. The lovely white sandy beach, and the sunshine ooooh. WE are still in the grip of winter here with the temp dipping well below zero at times, but today is a mild one just to lure us into such dreams. All the best. james.
Comment from ennahanid
A gob-stopper for sure...this is funny as all get-out and you made me homesick, especially for Marks and Spencer's.
Your sense of humor is spot on. I am in California and have been in the States since I was 24 (1964) and never in all my years here has anyone understood or appreciated my sense of humor. My Dad always said 'if you can't laugh at yourself you have a problem'
Thank you for this - made my day and I have a happy grin on my face.
Dinah
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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A gob-stopper for sure...this is funny as all get-out and you made me homesick, especially for Marks and Spencer's.
Your sense of humor is spot on. I am in California and have been in the States since I was 24 (1964) and never in all my years here has anyone understood or appreciated my sense of humor. My Dad always said 'if you can't laugh at yourself you have a problem'
Thank you for this - made my day and I have a happy grin on my face.
Dinah
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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Your dad was absolutely right. I find the whole situation hilarious, and can't really take it seriously either! Never mind, when I have grand children, it should make quite a story! Thank you for your lovely review. Alexis x
Comment from peggles
What a lovely story
I am sure this will inspire many on this site to give dating sites it a go No need to be lonely You are very attractive the red suit is perfect on you
a delightful read I enjoyed very much
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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What a lovely story
I am sure this will inspire many on this site to give dating sites it a go No need to be lonely You are very attractive the red suit is perfect on you
a delightful read I enjoyed very much
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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Cringe! I must admit, I never thought I would be writing anything like this, not in my wildest dreams! As they say, fact can be stranger than fiction, and I think this is a perfect example! Thank you for your lovely, understanding review. Alexis x
Comment from N.K. Wagner
Alexis, that is so funny! Maybe a little scary, too. It should do great things for book sales - after all, don't publishers love to publish the famous and the notorious? By the way, which are you? LOL Who needs a publicist! :) Nancy
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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Alexis, that is so funny! Maybe a little scary, too. It should do great things for book sales - after all, don't publishers love to publish the famous and the notorious? By the way, which are you? LOL Who needs a publicist! :) Nancy
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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I have no idea! The way I'm feeling now it doesn't matter because if the publicity gets any of my books published, I'm one happy bunny. It's nearly worth the cringe worthy embarrassment! Thank you for your lovely review. Alexis x
Comment from Chris Tee
Wow!! Not a bad picture to become famous on! This is an absolutely breath taking story that you have written here for us old sport. Well done indeed with this splendid work here
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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Wow!! Not a bad picture to become famous on! This is an absolutely breath taking story that you have written here for us old sport. Well done indeed with this splendid work here
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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My son thinks it's hilarious, having taken about 5 pictures in his entire life! Thank you for your lovely review. Alexis x
Comment from robina1978
This really is one of the most amazing true stories I ever read. Liked the way that you described how you shop. But then the rest is so amazing. It surely would have terrified me. Looks a nice swimming suit by the way.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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This really is one of the most amazing true stories I ever read. Liked the way that you described how you shop. But then the rest is so amazing. It surely would have terrified me. Looks a nice swimming suit by the way.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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I can't believe it myself, but I must admit, can't take any of it very seriously. I never thought I would get contracts to write because I put a swim suit on! Thank you for your lovely review. Alexis x
Comment from racingponies
Very cute story. Be careful what you wish for...LOL. I think it flows well and has good visualization. The only thing was I wished you had mentioned what kind of emails you were getting. Were they gentleman who were interested? Were they just lewd booty calls? Was it just the addition of that picture that suddenly made you worth contacting?
My only other comment...and I could be wrong here...is that I thought ellipses were in a set of three if you were writing more text afterwards, but four if it was the end. I noticed at the end of your piece, you had three ellipses.
Nice writing! And good luck getting things back to normal. LOL
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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Very cute story. Be careful what you wish for...LOL. I think it flows well and has good visualization. The only thing was I wished you had mentioned what kind of emails you were getting. Were they gentleman who were interested? Were they just lewd booty calls? Was it just the addition of that picture that suddenly made you worth contacting?
My only other comment...and I could be wrong here...is that I thought ellipses were in a set of three if you were writing more text afterwards, but four if it was the end. I noticed at the end of your piece, you had three ellipses.
Nice writing! And good luck getting things back to normal. LOL
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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My sentiments exactly! Yes, amazingly enough, they were all lovely, and showed a great sense of humour as well. To be honest, there are still a couple of hundred I haven't even looked at because I find it hard to take seriously. Thank you so much for your lovely review and your advice on the ellipses. I have learnt something new! Alexis x
Comment from Jen Gentry
ANd why should you be surprised you are a most lovely and even gorgeous woman. I am very happy for you the picture is just perfect and the story is even better
Warm wishes and Happy man hunting LOL
Jenny
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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ANd why should you be surprised you are a most lovely and even gorgeous woman. I am very happy for you the picture is just perfect and the story is even better
Warm wishes and Happy man hunting LOL
Jenny
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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I can't thank you enough for your kind words and compliments. At the end of the day, it's been great fun! Alexis x
Comment from Permelia
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your story of putting up a photo of our self on the dating scene. My brother did the same thing after 7 years after being a widower, and felt since he was in his late 70's he didn't stand much of a chance. He is now married to a beautiful,lovely lady his age!
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading your story of putting up a photo of our self on the dating scene. My brother did the same thing after 7 years after being a widower, and felt since he was in his late 70's he didn't stand much of a chance. He is now married to a beautiful,lovely lady his age!
Comment Written 11-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2012
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I have heard so many wonderful, and positive stories from people with regard to dating sites, yours included. It's really lovely to hear that it's worked for your brother as well. Thank you. Alexis x
