Like Father, Like Daughter
Teaching your child to drive17 total reviews
Comment from MissMerri
Congratulations for the first place win on this spectacularly written story Rachelle. I laughed all the way through, and deeply regretted my non-vote. I would have certainly voted for it if I'd gotten here in time, but so many days, I don't get to FanStory at all, and then I miss things like contests I wanted to enter or vote in. So... you have my virtual vote and my hearty congratulations for the win. I love how you write!
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2019
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Congratulations for the first place win on this spectacularly written story Rachelle. I laughed all the way through, and deeply regretted my non-vote. I would have certainly voted for it if I'd gotten here in time, but so many days, I don't get to FanStory at all, and then I miss things like contests I wanted to enter or vote in. So... you have my virtual vote and my hearty congratulations for the win. I love how you write!
Comment Written 14-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2019
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I'll TAKE it!! With gratitude and appreciation. Thank you, MissMerri! I always love your reviews. xo
Comment from pome lover
that is so cute. You told the story well. I love "the full arm Tchaikovsky" bit, and I wonder if you got other readers thinking back to their fathers and their driving lesson experiences, as you did me. I remember my younger sister knocked down a brick post, driving into our driveway and our father laughed! He had a strange sense of humor.
This was a very enjoyable read.
pome lover
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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that is so cute. You told the story well. I love "the full arm Tchaikovsky" bit, and I wonder if you got other readers thinking back to their fathers and their driving lesson experiences, as you did me. I remember my younger sister knocked down a brick post, driving into our driveway and our father laughed! He had a strange sense of humor.
This was a very enjoyable read.
pome lover
Comment Written 10-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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Wow, your father DID have a strange sense of humor! My father never would have talked to me again!! (and it's not that he didn't love me; he just had this need for all his duckies to be in a row at all times.)
I love this vignette about your driving history. Thanks for that. And for the delightful review, as well.
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and thank you for your enjoyable reply.
Katharine - pome lover
Comment from LG Wolfe
Hah - this is an engaging work of fiction that sounds inspired by something close to home. Your descriptions are really nice. The landscape, to start, but then the pallor-deprived father. Wonderful!
Thank you for sharing this.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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Hah - this is an engaging work of fiction that sounds inspired by something close to home. Your descriptions are really nice. The landscape, to start, but then the pallor-deprived father. Wonderful!
Thank you for sharing this.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2019
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You are totally welcome. I'm glad you liked it. And thank YOU for this delightful, upbeat review.
Comment from poetwatch
Yeah I remember those drinking technics and the children never liked to use the brake. :) I glad they learned... me I think the judge is sending me to Driving School. :) Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2019
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Yeah I remember those drinking technics and the children never liked to use the brake. :) I glad they learned... me I think the judge is sending me to Driving School. :) Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2019
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Hahahaha. You slay me, poetwatch. Thanks for the hilarious review. xo
Comment from Scarbrems
My stepfather wouldn't even consider taking me out. I still can't drive. I enjoyed this; it was entertaining and will have resonated with a lot of people, I suspect. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2019
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My stepfather wouldn't even consider taking me out. I still can't drive. I enjoyed this; it was entertaining and will have resonated with a lot of people, I suspect. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2019
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Wow, Sarkems. Do you live in a city and not need that skill? I have a couple of nieces who don't drive, either. At least today there's Uber; that makes getting from Point A to Point B easier.
At any rate, thank you for the review and and also the vignette about your life. I appreciate both!
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Nope. I live on a tiny island with no cars on it. When I did live on the mainland, I used buses and trains. My husband doesn't drive, either.
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Niiiiice!
Comment from Thomas Bowling
This is a great entry in the contest. I also entered this contest, so the best I can do is hope you come in second, but I won't mind if you win. You deserve it.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2019
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This is a great entry in the contest. I also entered this contest, so the best I can do is hope you come in second, but I won't mind if you win. You deserve it.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2019
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Right back atcha, Thomas! Thanks for the review.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Good job on the topic. I like that you turned it into a driving lesson bit. It works. I like the contrast between the parent teaching her and later, when she's a mother, her way of dealing with her daughter. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2019
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Good job on the topic. I like that you turned it into a driving lesson bit. It works. I like the contrast between the parent teaching her and later, when she's a mother, her way of dealing with her daughter. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2019
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Thank you, Phyllis. I appreciate your feedback and well-wishes for the contest!
Comment from Rikki66
Nothing can make a mother or father go over the edge faster than teaching a child to drive. In Louisiana, parents don't have this option, children must attend a state-approved driving school.
Your story is well written and insightful.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2019
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Nothing can make a mother or father go over the edge faster than teaching a child to drive. In Louisiana, parents don't have this option, children must attend a state-approved driving school.
Your story is well written and insightful.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2019
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Maybe that would save us ALL a lot of tumult!
Thanks for the illuminating review!
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Most welcome.
Comment from LisaMay
What's with the back seat driver? Surely your father (and now you) should be quivering in the trunk?? (we call it the boot in NZ... see how I am adapting!) I predict that this will net you another win. It's good... well now, i guess with 5 stars that pronounces it excellent.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2019
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What's with the back seat driver? Surely your father (and now you) should be quivering in the trunk?? (we call it the boot in NZ... see how I am adapting!) I predict that this will net you another win. It's good... well now, i guess with 5 stars that pronounces it excellent.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2019
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Thank you, LisaMay. I always appreciate your cheeky reviews!
Comment from JudyE
This is such a fun post. I think every parent has been through this and isn't it just the most harrowing experience? Maybe it isn't much for the kids either. I understand about the need to 'play it out' when you get home. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2019
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This is such a fun post. I think every parent has been through this and isn't it just the most harrowing experience? Maybe it isn't much for the kids either. I understand about the need to 'play it out' when you get home. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2019
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Thanks, Judy.
Yes, you're right, it's one of those parental moments to be grateful to say you've lived through.
