Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I am familiar with Cassadaga, my cousin lives close by to the town of psychics. This is a fun installment, Jeff is funny with his comic lines, I like the one about the squirrel and the line about dining with the seniors at the Tuesday Kitchen Club. I am looking forward to reading more about Jeff and Nicole.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2015

Thanks, Elaine. The chapter featuring Jeff in a video is just out.

Comment from Muffins

Excellent

Reading your Biographical Non-Fiction is like reading an action packed novel. There is never a dull moment, or is that just my imagination through your clever editing?

Each chapter provides more insight to all the characters in this real life play, including you. And then teasing the reader at the end is classic. I can't wait to read why it took three years before you and your husband headed to California.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2015

Thanks, Muffins, for such an encouraging review. It means a lot at this stage of the game.

Comment from ronnie k

Exceptional

Spitfire, miss you, I am not much for reading other than poetry but I miss you fire so I had to read so my dear for this and the poems I missed, big love

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2015

Thank you oodles, Ronnie, for the six. I have to admit that poems don't interest me nearly as much as poetry.

Comment from boxergirl

Excellent

More interesting info about Nichole and Jeff's visit. Funny golf cart story. Wonder why Nichole chose the song she did. I like the way you prime us for what is to happen next. :-)

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2015

Thanks, BG. I wonder about that song choice too. I had never heard it before that night. Looking back, I think of nuances in my song choice too: Crying (originally by Roy Orbison)

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Sounds like a nice visit, and Jeff seemed tolerable at least. Three years later ... long time. What had happened in their lives? Gotta know, so hurry up! LOL!

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015

Hurry up means getting up before ten. Like that's going to happen.

Comment from chasennov

Excellent

A chapter in the book When Blood Collides. Finding Adventures Close By.' If I didn't know any better I'd have sworn you were taking great delight in taking everything out on your poor family, Shari. Shame on you:). I love it. Well done.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015

Umm, I suspect Jeff delighted in taking everything out on us when he was alone with my daughter. Wonder if I'll ever learn the truth. I mentioned it to Nichole once and she said, "Jeff makes fun of everyone even me." I figured that's why she goes along with him.

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Haha - you forgot to warn them about the battery.

Hey, Jeff had a talent for one liners.

God, how I hate eating off Styrofoam plates.

At least Jeff is good with children.

Another good chapter, Shari. Your writing skills always make the scenes come alive. Hugs, lou

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015

I confess. I made up those lines, but they are similar to some of his remarks. He could be funny at times, but it got old after a while.

reply by Louise Michelle on 18-Oct-2015

Maybe you should do stand up, hee hee.

reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015

I did try it once in a contest and came in second. :-)

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

I love the golf cart story. Nichole and Jeff do seem to have problems with things with wheels. It does sound like you had fun and enjoyed reconnecting with your daughter. Life seems to be flying by between visits.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015

Thanks for your insightful review. Yeap, Jeff manages to have more car trouble later on in CA.

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

Sounds like Jeff still hasn't grown up. Typical Nicole to complain about being given things that always fall apart. What do you expect from a golf cart? Jeff seemed to find someone on his own level with Alex. Jeff likes one-upmanship, as with the karaoke, and I'm surprised that he didn't try to show off with Chris but instead listened to him. Sounds as if you didn't mind seeing Jeff leave. You really picked up on a lot of nuances here. Really interesting. judi

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015

Sad to say, the reason hubby doesn't want to visit again or for them to return--he can't stand Jeff. Our third visit out there really bothered him. Love your remarks, judi. Thanks.

reply by judiverse on 18-Oct-2015

You're welcome. Too bad your family couldn't hit it off with Jeff, but I certainly understand the reasons. judi

reply by judiverse on 22-Oct-2015

You're welcome. It doesn't seem that Jeff has done much to try to get you to like him. judi

Comment from sibhus

Excellent

Hmm, sounds like a charming time with your beloved daughter and son-in-law, excuse me I think I need to vomit. Nope, false alarm, I'm back. Ya, this guy sounds like a supreme douche. And his humor is really lame, I can't imagine him doing stand-up. An interesting chapter that portrays the joys of family living and how joyous it can be. Good stuff there, Spitfire.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015

Thanks, husky. The problem with knowing guys like Jeff if that you suspect he makes fun of you too behind your back.