Could You Leave Please?
We had a couple who never wanted to go home21 total reviews
Comment from Jim Wile
Isn't it amazing how some people have such little self-awareness that this could happen? And in a couple too. You'd think one or the other would pick up on the fact that what they were doing was extremely rude. I guess they were too much alike, which I think isn't the best for a relationship. I think partnerships work best when the two people complement each other and have different strengths and sensitivities, so that if one starts going overboard, the other can rein them in. Oh well.
I loved this story, Tom, and yes, you would have made millions!
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Isn't it amazing how some people have such little self-awareness that this could happen? And in a couple too. You'd think one or the other would pick up on the fact that what they were doing was extremely rude. I guess they were too much alike, which I think isn't the best for a relationship. I think partnerships work best when the two people complement each other and have different strengths and sensitivities, so that if one starts going overboard, the other can rein them in. Oh well.
I loved this story, Tom, and yes, you would have made millions!
Comment Written 23-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Hi Jim,
thanks so much for the delightful review. Yes, you would think that one or the other would have gotten a clue, but they were all caught up in themselves I guess. They didn't have any kids at home, so I guess in order to alleviate the tediousness of their lives, they decided to spread the joy around.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, Could You Leave Please, focuses on these "neighbors" who had definitely overplayed their hand on the friendship table and needed to be dealt out a few games.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
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This story, Could You Leave Please, focuses on these "neighbors" who had definitely overplayed their hand on the friendship table and needed to be dealt out a few games.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
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Hi Bill,
thanks so much for the entertaining review. Being dealt out a few games would certainly have helped, but not responding at all to them was an even better solution at the time.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from marilyn quillen
great story, I am going out and looking for these candles, I'm buying at least a dozen to start with. I'm also going tobuy your book and display it right in the middle of my mantle so everyone sees it and asks about it! Well done!
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
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great story, I am going out and looking for these candles, I'm buying at least a dozen to start with. I'm also going tobuy your book and display it right in the middle of my mantle so everyone sees it and asks about it! Well done!
Comment Written 22-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
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Hello Marilyn,
thanks so much for the generous review gal, I appreciate it. I assume you're speaking of my first book, Wilderness Blues. It's available on line at Amazon or directly from me. Thanks for your interest.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Ric Myworld
ROFL! Yes, sir, I think we've all shared that unfortunate experience a time or two, but hopefully never in the burdensome way of having people show up every night like you did. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
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ROFL! Yes, sir, I think we've all shared that unfortunate experience a time or two, but hopefully never in the burdensome way of having people show up every night like you did. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
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Hi Ric,
yes, that was really distressing. It was like we were prisoners in our own home. I never knew when they were going to show up. It was a small town, so there weren't many places to hide. Some folks just don't have a clue. Thanks so much for the great review.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hey Tom.
This does belong under the title of humor. I started laughing about halfway through because as your words so empty described, the pattern was becoming quite clear. Jan hiding under the window was particularly funny. You couldn't have used a funnier picture to match the story. You managed to write the story down and leaving out most of the offensive words.
We have never been in a situation like that but I will keep this as reference, in case I need it.
Funny story Tom. Nice job of getting it written. I laughed as I read it.
Robert
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hey Tom.
This does belong under the title of humor. I started laughing about halfway through because as your words so empty described, the pattern was becoming quite clear. Jan hiding under the window was particularly funny. You couldn't have used a funnier picture to match the story. You managed to write the story down and leaving out most of the offensive words.
We have never been in a situation like that but I will keep this as reference, in case I need it.
Funny story Tom. Nice job of getting it written. I laughed as I read it.
Robert
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hi Robert,
I'm so glad you were entertained by the story, that was my intention. When we were going through the situation, there was nothing funny about it. I have a tendency to look at something troubling, and assume that I'm going to be dealing with it the rest of my life, and it almost causes me to panic. I never had to deal with anything like that when I was growing up, so I couldn't tap into any kind of previous experience to see how my folks might have handled it. It was really quite bizarre, but fortunately, we got through it. Thanks so much for the outstanding review.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from patcelaw
This is very nicely written and it flows very well when it is read about your sentence structure your paragraph and your overall presentation is very good and I enjoyed reading it. Patricia.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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This is very nicely written and it flows very well when it is read about your sentence structure your paragraph and your overall presentation is very good and I enjoyed reading it. Patricia.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hello Patricia,
thanks so much for the encouraging review gal. Sometimes I get ahead of myself in my desire to get the story published, and I don't edit enough. I appreciate this review gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What an unbearable pair! I mean just because they presented you with gifts didn't mean that they owned you forever! I think you showed tremendous patience, Tom, and did your best not to offend. But some people have very thick skin and just can't take a hint. That candle would have been the answer though..if only! Thanks for sharing your entertaining story, a joy to read as ever. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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What an unbearable pair! I mean just because they presented you with gifts didn't mean that they owned you forever! I think you showed tremendous patience, Tom, and did your best not to offend. But some people have very thick skin and just can't take a hint. That candle would have been the answer though..if only! Thanks for sharing your entertaining story, a joy to read as ever. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hello Debbie,
you always bless my with such generous reviews gal, thanks so much. Yes, for want of a stinky candle, I had to endure weeks of torture. When I was younger, my feet used to stink, but I think I had grown out of that problem unfortunately, or I could have just waved my feet in the air until they felt nauseous and left. Ah well, miraculously, I survived.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
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I've just been reading Bob Cullen's verse and replies and, like you, he makes me laugh in one sentence. I will now, forever, have an image of you making polite conversation while waving your feet in the air:))
Comment from barbara.wilkey
While stationed in Germany my husband and I took a tour to Paris. I left my backpack on the bus with kiwi in it. They rotted and I couldn't get the smell out of the backpack no matter what I did. I had to throw it away. I found this story funny, but I can understand at the time it was not.
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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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While stationed in Germany my husband and I took a tour to Paris. I left my backpack on the bus with kiwi in it. They rotted and I couldn't get the smell out of the backpack no matter what I did. I had to throw it away. I found this story funny, but I can understand at the time it was not.
The next night, or s shortly thereafter &
When they showed up again the next night, a (The following night)
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hi Barbara,
I never would have thought that kiwis would smell bad, even if they rotted, but I've never been exposed to rotten kiwis. Like most unpleasant situations, at the time they are just that- unpleasant. It's only after time has passed and you're no longer dealing with the problem that it can be funny, more or less. Thanks so much for the entertaining review gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
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My husband won't eat a kiwi today because he still remembers that horrible smell.
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Oh that's too bad. I like kiwis, we just have a hard time buying ripe ones.
Comment from Sally Law
Oh, Tom, I knu how you and Jan feel! Except mine is a fan of my books! My husband has my books on a shelf in our embroidery shop. When people realize it's me, they purchase them. I'm not in the shop so whatever Jack wants to do is fine with me. Anyway, we had breakfast with them on because I wanted to thank the wife for proofreading all of them. Well, the wife is out there, like, I see dead people nuts! She's a medium and an occultist. She follows this self-help guru, Tony somebody, that gets his followers to walk on hot coals. No kidding. She wants to covert us! They bug us ALL THE TIME about getting together again. Thankfully they've never come to our house. I feel so bad for you two. You're so nice! Hopefully, they figured it out. Thanks for sharing.
Sal :))
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Oh, Tom, I knu how you and Jan feel! Except mine is a fan of my books! My husband has my books on a shelf in our embroidery shop. When people realize it's me, they purchase them. I'm not in the shop so whatever Jack wants to do is fine with me. Anyway, we had breakfast with them on because I wanted to thank the wife for proofreading all of them. Well, the wife is out there, like, I see dead people nuts! She's a medium and an occultist. She follows this self-help guru, Tony somebody, that gets his followers to walk on hot coals. No kidding. She wants to covert us! They bug us ALL THE TIME about getting together again. Thankfully they've never come to our house. I feel so bad for you two. You're so nice! Hopefully, they figured it out. Thanks for sharing.
Sal :))
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Oh no Sally,
I don't know which of us has it worse. I think you do because you're apparently still dealing with the problem. That would be totally distressing to have nut cases latch on to you. When I was at my first book signing in Juneau, I had a somewhat unstable fellow latch on to me and insist that I go to Subway Restaurant with him. I didn't want to offend him, so I went. Fortunately, it was a one time deal. Maybe the folks will walk on fire and won't be able to come to your shop anymore. Good luck gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I have thought to ask this question to some who had stayed longer than my patience allowed, but instead disappeared and left them alone as I ambled off to bed, knowing my wife would entertain them til she fell asleep.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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I have thought to ask this question to some who had stayed longer than my patience allowed, but instead disappeared and left them alone as I ambled off to bed, knowing my wife would entertain them til she fell asleep.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hi Tom,
that sounds like a wise move, as long as you don't have to worry about them taking off with your valuables while you're in bed. I hate to be rude to people, but what do you do when they don't have a clue? Thanks for the great review.
Blessings,
Tom