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Two very real women in not so real situation.

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Comment from DonandVicki
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I know that you stated that this is fiction but I just want to know if there is really such a thing as:"FanStory International Convention?" I would just love it if there were...Right? Any way I loved the story and The picture of the Amish intrigued my wife to read along.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Fiction even extends to the FS International Convention. Sorry! Glad you liked tge Amish pic and that your wife was intrigued to read along.
Comment from lyenochka
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Sounds a bit harsh but you made your point and you even got a real apology out of Jane! Of course, Gretchen is giggling because you say what she had thought before. So now I'm wondering if all the Fanstorians will be in the convention and what your next post will be...

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Well, now, Helen, some people don't do the right thing until they're treated harshly. Such is the case with with Jane. Others of us can only be nice until we feel we are being treated rudely, and that is me. Yin and Yang, I guess.

    And ohhh yes! Something VERY fun and never-been-done special coming down the pike! Definitely stay tuned!! Xo
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I really enjoyed reading this post. Thank you for sharing it with us. I could see and feel the emotion. Great job.

Even though we are sitting right next to each other in the front seat of my car, (right beside each other)

I continue. "And let me just say for the record that the ONLY (continue,)

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Thanks for those suggestions, Barbara. I appreciate that you feel comfortable enough to do that and encourage you to do so. It shows you care, and that matters to me very much. Xo
Comment from Liz O'Neill
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Great use of a dramatic idiom: "Besides, I've got a hundred bucks that says those are crocodiiiiiiiile teeeeeeeeears." a great image: "I will stomp on the brakes so hard that you careen into it, full force, with that entitled little noggin of yours." well written

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Thank you.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
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Hard time at Ridgewood High. I thought Jane was a young gal, not someone approaching seventy. Where did I make the wrong turn. I thought she was going on a.... what your Amish kids do before settling.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    No, Rebekah who we dropped off in Long Island is the teen on Rumspringa. Jane is my cousin Tova's friend.
reply by Tom Horonzy on 20-Oct-2024
    aah
Comment from pome lover
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Hallelujah! Rachelle! what a catharsis! An Oscar performance! whew! I feel much better. and to answer Gretchen's question, yes, it was necessary!
However, I was so tickled over your tirade, that it just dawned on me, this is probably the end. I mean it was a great way to end it, but... :) sniff
Katharine

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Nooo! We've got the convention to attend. Still lots more story left!!
reply by pome lover on 20-Oct-2024
    oh, good!
    That ought to be interesting! and a challenge!
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    Unimaginable fun just on the horizon, Katharine!! xoxo
reply by pome lover on 21-Oct-2024
    can't wait!
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    xoxox
Comment from GWHARGIS
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Okay. The texting back and forth was fricking hilarious. The back and forth about leaving a crying 70 something in a parking lot surrounded by her luggage was priceless. Your comeback should go down in the annals of history. I could hear and feel that statement. So, we finally make it!! Yay. Didn't believe it was actually going to happen a few chapters ago. You out did yourself with this one. BTW, I would never say I forgive you. I would just answer "fine". Virgos don't forgive and forget. We just move the offender up or down on our watch list. Lol. Perfect set up for me. Gretchen

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Yes, Virgo can be tough that way. I've been married to two and am friends with four.

    Glad you liked the groundwork. Now we're ready for the fireworks!!
    Xoxoxo
reply by GWHARGIS on 20-Oct-2024
    I just realized I used the wrong title. Lol.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Yes, you did. I was just getting ready to ask about that! Lol
Comment from Mrs. KT
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Good morning, Rachelle!
Need I write that you had far too much fun with this installment!
Good Lord!
Burst my sides when I read the following exchange:
'OMIGAWWWWWD!" I cyber-howl at her. "YOU'VE BECOME A JEWISH MOMMIE!!!!!"

Smiley face emoji from Gretchen.

Real-life middle finger from me.

(The all-caps was a nice touch!) :)
And I must share that just yesterday MY middle finger stuck our her tongue at an infuriated female drive because I had the audacity to allow a driver inch into our line from a side-street! The nerve of Bumma! TC's roads are heaving with construction, and tempers are flaring.)

Thank you for the smiles and for allowing "poor" Jane the ability to hitch a ride if she behaves!

Much enjoyed!
fondly,
diane

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Love this review so much. (How dare you show generosity to another driver? Don't you know it's dog eat dog behind that wheel? Grow up, Bumma!!
    Xoxoxo
reply by Mrs. KT on 20-Oct-2024
    Hah!
    I know.
    I should.
    But sometimes... it is what it is!

    Hah!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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You made it Rachelle! Your psyche and your physical appearance in tact! You may have even gained some experience along the way and you have a wealth of information for your muse to write some poetry! I am glad Gretchen allowed Jane to ride with you, despite her hurtful comments, but I expect Gretchen has heard a whole lot worse in the pharmacy where she works, another fine chapter in this length saga, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Let the wild rumpus start, Dolly!!!! Xoxo
Comment from Wayne Fowler
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I love the point you make about apologies in the same vein as the insult. An insult on page one should not be remedied on page 9 of the second section. I will always remember a 10th grade English teacher who tried to embarrass me in front of the class, and then asked me to stay after class so he could privately apologize. I've always hated that I didn't call him out on that.
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Yep; I totally hear what you're saying here, Wayne.