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Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I wish I had a six. Amazing stuff. Love it. My brain is tired. I just wrote "The Elevator" for a contest. It is suitably snarky. I cracked myself up with this one. Send me good wishes please for my move on the 20th. I will be going to Houston to get my stuff out of storage 25+ years of memories. Half will be donated, You can't put a 3 bedroom house in a one bedroom apartment. It will be tough, but then it will be over. I can finish nesting and get on building my new life. I will be happy here. My sister's seem to adore me. What good taste they have! :-) Karen
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
I wish I had a six. Amazing stuff. Love it. My brain is tired. I just wrote "The Elevator" for a contest. It is suitably snarky. I cracked myself up with this one. Send me good wishes please for my move on the 20th. I will be going to Houston to get my stuff out of storage 25+ years of memories. Half will be donated, You can't put a 3 bedroom house in a one bedroom apartment. It will be tough, but then it will be over. I can finish nesting and get on building my new life. I will be happy here. My sister's seem to adore me. What good taste they have! :-) Karen
Comment Written 11-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
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You've got this, Karen. Hope the move is smooth. Enjoy your new life and your sisters. Thank you so much for this. Gretchen
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I won!I won!I won!I won!I won! Boy Howdee! My toes are doing the happy dance. Hurry up and write some more. I am thinking of a collaberation too.
Tell me why you picked Rachelle. Because she was the same? Because she was different? I wanna know what to look for when I pick someone. Should I stick with a woman? Advice please. :-)
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We were just talking on Facebook messenger one night about how weird it would be to land in Amish country. Then we laughed about it and the idea was born. Rachelle and I have similar sense of humor. But she's outgoing and I am the opposite. Just worked out. Good luck.
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Do you have a set agenda for what needs to be achieved for each chapter? Karen
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We will go over some points but basically it's like life. She pays attention to things that might slip by me and vice versa.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Haha... I'm loving the story, two of my favorite writers. The idea of writing the same plot from two different point of views is masterful. Well done, Gretchen.
Gypsy
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
Haha... I'm loving the story, two of my favorite writers. The idea of writing the same plot from two different point of views is masterful. Well done, Gretchen.
Gypsy
Comment Written 04-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you. This should be a blast to write. I'm glad you are doing us. Gretchen
Comment from Neonewman
OMG! This was fun.
Of course, this would be my favorite line.
"Do you know how many horror movies start like this?
I'm enjoying this tale between two authors, you and Rachelle.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
OMG! This was fun.
Of course, this would be my favorite line.
"Do you know how many horror movies start like this?
I'm enjoying this tale between two authors, you and Rachelle.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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I tend to think in the most outlandish ways and my take on Rachelle is every encounter is a social event. Two opposite ends of the spectrum. Lol. Thank you so much, Steve. And, thank you for the sixth star. Gretchen
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My pleasure,
Comment from jmdg1954
Oh joy I can't wait to read what's up next.
Do you and Rachelle alternate chapters without knowing what the other vertical you read it? And at that point continue story?
Interesting concept...
Cheers,
John
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
Oh joy I can't wait to read what's up next.
Do you and Rachelle alternate chapters without knowing what the other vertical you read it? And at that point continue story?
Interesting concept...
Cheers,
John
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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We aim on the same direction but don't tell each other directly. Gretchen
Comment from Brett Matthew West
So true. Stress can make people do almost anything, even what they would not normally do.
Never fails, when you need a signal on your cell phone it is not going to be there.
What would you expect to find in Amish Country but "The Calvary" in horse-drawn buggies? Also, "horse drawn" should be horse-drawn.
"over sized" should be oversized.
"sun kissed" should be sun-kissed.
"hand painted" should be hand-painted.
Easy to tell how out of place you felt in Amish Country.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
So true. Stress can make people do almost anything, even what they would not normally do.
Never fails, when you need a signal on your cell phone it is not going to be there.
What would you expect to find in Amish Country but "The Calvary" in horse-drawn buggies? Also, "horse drawn" should be horse-drawn.
"over sized" should be oversized.
"sun kissed" should be sun-kissed.
"hand painted" should be hand-painted.
Easy to tell how out of place you felt in Amish Country.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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I'd be terribly out of place. Lol. Thank you so much. Gretchen
Comment from Sanku
A very interesting project Two perspectives of the same scenario .I amsuure I am going to enjoy this.I have heard so much about Amish country . so i am curious to know further.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
A very interesting project Two perspectives of the same scenario .I amsuure I am going to enjoy this.I have heard so much about Amish country . so i am curious to know further.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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It's going to be a learning experience for us all. Lol. Thank you for this. Gretchen
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
lol you ladies have gotten yourselves into a real mess and I am loving it. I'm not sure even Kathy Bates could get out of this predicament but it will be interesting to see if either of you are able to kick ass. lol
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
lol you ladies have gotten yourselves into a real mess and I am loving it. I'm not sure even Kathy Bates could get out of this predicament but it will be interesting to see if either of you are able to kick ass. lol
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Lol. I just hope we get out of there alive. Lol. Thank you for this. Gretchen
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
It is kind of hard for me to worry about you being a guest of the Amish although there is an author who finds a few bad ones among the Amish brethren. I can see an Englisher making some social gaffes. I am wondering how it will go. Fun so far.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
It is kind of hard for me to worry about you being a guest of the Amish although there is an author who finds a few bad ones among the Amish brethren. I can see an Englisher making some social gaffes. I am wondering how it will go. Fun so far.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Carol. This should be a fun trip. Glad you are joining. Gretchen
Comment from Jim Wile
What another fine, funny chapter to this humorous story about your trip. You've made a beautiful contrast between yourself and Rachelle that makes this so interesting and comical.
What a situation to be in--totally out of your comfort zone and into your horror zone, as Rachelle seems to blithely enjoy the experience. This is great, Gretchen. - Jim
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
What another fine, funny chapter to this humorous story about your trip. You've made a beautiful contrast between yourself and Rachelle that makes this so interesting and comical.
What a situation to be in--totally out of your comfort zone and into your horror zone, as Rachelle seems to blithely enjoy the experience. This is great, Gretchen. - Jim
Comment Written 01-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Thank you. I'm an introvert and Rachelle is an extrovert. So, there's that too. Should prove entertaining. Thank you for this. Gretchen
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I had to laugh at the image of you 'kicking ass' Lol. I think I'd be nervous too. Hannah seems to be a bit frightened of the man in front, I suppose he's her father? This is a fun read, my friend, and I look forward to seeing if those, pitchfork killers are going to do next! Lol. Well done, my friend. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
I had to laugh at the image of you 'kicking ass' Lol. I think I'd be nervous too. Hannah seems to be a bit frightened of the man in front, I suppose he's her father? This is a fun read, my friend, and I look forward to seeing if those, pitchfork killers are going to do next! Lol. Well done, my friend. Sandra xx
Comment Written 01-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Sandra. This is going to be purely for fun. First scythe I see, my butt is heading for the hills. Lol. I do appreciate this excellent review and stars. Gretchen