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16 total reviews
Comment from jmdg1954
Yikes... another addition to the Convention Bound Crew, a.k.a CBC... haha.
This is a fun read and I can only expect more hi-jinx in the near future.
Keep'm coming...
John
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Yikes... another addition to the Convention Bound Crew, a.k.a CBC... haha.
This is a fun read and I can only expect more hi-jinx in the near future.
Keep'm coming...
John
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Thanks, John. Jane is going to be a burr under everyone's saddle. Who knows where this is heading. Gretchen
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
I'm glad you finally got your corn husk doll and I think Hannah was the perfect name to give it. Now let's see what other kinds of trouble we can get into!
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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I'm glad you finally got your corn husk doll and I think Hannah was the perfect name to give it. Now let's see what other kinds of trouble we can get into!
Comment Written 17-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much. Trouble is on the way. Gretchen
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Gretchen,
OK, I'm already pissed off at this lady. I can't stand people who just assume they are welcome to join in to whatever activity is going on. She reminds me in part of some of the folks I had to deal with back on the farm. Though it's not the same, whenever one of us was going to Juneau for whatever reason, there were those on the farm who just assumed we were going to Costco or Fred Meyer's shopping and would give us a list and sometimes instructions on what to buy, the size, flavor, color, whatever. We were left with not only having to shop for them, but minding their money and loading the stuff they wanted onto a cart on the ferry. I hate presumptuous people. This ought to be interesting gal. Well done.
Blessings,
Tom
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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Hello Gretchen,
OK, I'm already pissed off at this lady. I can't stand people who just assume they are welcome to join in to whatever activity is going on. She reminds me in part of some of the folks I had to deal with back on the farm. Though it's not the same, whenever one of us was going to Juneau for whatever reason, there were those on the farm who just assumed we were going to Costco or Fred Meyer's shopping and would give us a list and sometimes instructions on what to buy, the size, flavor, color, whatever. We were left with not only having to shop for them, but minding their money and loading the stuff they wanted onto a cart on the ferry. I hate presumptuous people. This ought to be interesting gal. Well done.
Blessings,
Tom
Comment Written 17-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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I'm with you, Tom. It's different if I ask someone if they need me to pick something up for them. I think we all know a Jane. Thank you for this lively review. You never disappoint! Gretchen
Comment from lyenochka
Oh so now we are introduced to yet another character and we're wondering how this adventure will go with the complication of now five ladies heading to the convention. Wasn't there a man looking around the car before? Poor Rebekah - is she ready for all this?
Sweet interaction with Hannah.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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Oh so now we are introduced to yet another character and we're wondering how this adventure will go with the complication of now five ladies heading to the convention. Wasn't there a man looking around the car before? Poor Rebekah - is she ready for all this?
Sweet interaction with Hannah.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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It will be Rachelle, Rebekah and me, and now Jane. Jane will prove challenging. I looked back at both Rachelle and my posts but didn't find a mention of another man. Just Jane. Thank you for this. It will prove interesting. Gretchen
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It was Tova's husband. After I read Rachelle's post, I understood who that was now and that you were in two different cars.
Comment from Jim Wile
Who is this strange person who has crashed the party? I can feel your discomfiture, Gretchen, with this turn of events. Now you've got quite a motley assortment of people on their way to the FanStory reunion, when it started innocently enough with just you and Rachelle. What a story this has turned into. It seems like it's winding down towards the end. It will be very interesting to see what happens when you get to NY.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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Who is this strange person who has crashed the party? I can feel your discomfiture, Gretchen, with this turn of events. Now you've got quite a motley assortment of people on their way to the FanStory reunion, when it started innocently enough with just you and Rachelle. What a story this has turned into. It seems like it's winding down towards the end. It will be very interesting to see what happens when you get to NY.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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Hopefully, Jane won't be tied to the roof of the car by the time we arrive. Lol. I have no idea when this is going to end. It's a lot of fun to write though. Gretchen
Comment from Wendy G
Oh, what a turn-around! Another person for the trip to the convention! Sounds like fun (not!) A very enjoyable chapter, as always.
Wendy
That's when the bottom off (of) my stomach dropped out.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Oh, what a turn-around! Another person for the trip to the convention! Sounds like fun (not!) A very enjoyable chapter, as always.
Wendy
That's when the bottom off (of) my stomach dropped out.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Wendy, for this terrific review and the helpful edit. This should be an experience for Rachelle and me. Lol. Gretchen
Comment from BethShelby
This is a really neat story. I'm glad it is continuing but I don't think I could handle traveling with Jane. In fact, I know Jane (actually her name) that sounds just like her. I can't imagine a road trip with her.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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This is a really neat story. I'm glad it is continuing but I don't think I could handle traveling with Jane. In fact, I know Jane (actually her name) that sounds just like her. I can't imagine a road trip with her.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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Jane is going to be the burr under their saddle. We shall see if she makes it to Atlantic city. Lol. Thank you for this. Gretchen
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
LOL, I guess the Nazi question might be one that a Jew would ask a German! Your answer was even better:-)
"bottom off my stomach dropped out" (change off to of)
Well, there had to be tension, didn't there? This should be an interesting trip. Are we taking bets on whether Gretchen punches Jane in the nose?
I enjoyed this chapter, Gretchen.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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LOL, I guess the Nazi question might be one that a Jew would ask a German! Your answer was even better:-)
"bottom off my stomach dropped out" (change off to of)
Well, there had to be tension, didn't there? This should be an interesting trip. Are we taking bets on whether Gretchen punches Jane in the nose?
I enjoyed this chapter, Gretchen.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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There will be a lot of eye rolling and biting their tongues. A four hour trip will seem to last forever. Thank you for this. Gretchen
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You made me smile with this humorous post and although you are being rescued I sensed some apprehension in this continuing trip with unwelcome guests! Another fine chapter Gretchen, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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You made me smile with this humorous post and although you are being rescued I sensed some apprehension in this continuing trip with unwelcome guests! Another fine chapter Gretchen, love Dolly x
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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The unwanted hitchhiker will be part two of our adventure. I'm glad you liked this post and got a chuckle out of it. Thank you for the extra star. Gretchen
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I should have figured you weren't done with the surprises. This is a good story. And I always enjoy your work. I made up a book with a story for every letter now, even if I can't write a novel I can make a book of short stories or poems. I feel so accomplished now, :-)
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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I should have figured you weren't done with the surprises. This is a good story. And I always enjoy your work. I made up a book with a story for every letter now, even if I can't write a novel I can make a book of short stories or poems. I feel so accomplished now, :-)
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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That is a great accomplishment. Have you put it in book format on here or in the short works? Thank you for this nice review. Gretchen
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Now the contest is over I can tell you, I wrote a reversal poem called Xavier. It has points! :-)
