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The Gardens at Weatherbury

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Comment from Bill Pinder
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Very glad to see that the gardens at Weatherby have come to life again. I like this line about their upper arms being folded in defiance. I would give you six stars if I had it for the creative and entertaining value. Bet you're enjoying being done with school. Bill

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 14-May-2020
    Thanx so much for the virtual six, Bill, and OH YEAH - I am extra-glad to be done with school this year! ;) :) Thanx so much for keeping up with the shed, sir -- hoping to get this wrapped up before summer's end... but we'll see what lies ahead!! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from richie b
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Yvette,
This is the first chapter I have read, I will look into
the previous chapters.
You have certainly created a colorful and mystical
garden. Your characters own distinctive personalities.
Your garden setting will be host to vivid imagery
as your story unfolds. Your writing skills will shine!
Peace,
Richie

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 14-May-2020
    Thanx so much, Richie, for your review on this one! ;) I do so hope you take a little time and go back to get on board with my little fantasy here... I'm hoping to get this wrapped up before summer's end... but we'll see what lies ahead!! ;) Take care of you out there, sir, and have a wonderful day! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sally Law
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Jerry's quite the Drama King. This is a fun frolick at the Weatherbury Estate. Your characterizations are rich and come to life. This reminded me of my boys when they were little. They constantly interrupted, and had to be the center of attention when they were in a group.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 14-May-2020
    Oh, they are most certainly like children, Lady Sal, but Archie's a good 'imp tamer', don't you think? ;) :) Thanx so much for keeping up with the shed -- hoping to get this wrapped up before summer's end... but we'll see what lies ahead!! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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What? Clash of Titan because the scarcity of food?
"Oh, glorious and impressive Groundskeeper," he implored so pitifully, "please make the pink abomination give me the remaining berry of power!"

"Nooooo!!" Shot screeched, running toward Jerry and pushing him over. Shot continued his tirade. "It's mine, Groundskeeper! He hit me with his, so he shouldn't get anoth-"
Nice chapter it made me laugh, they act just like humans when it comes to survival. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 14-May-2020
    Thank you, Iza, for your review! ;) :) Have a wonderful day, my lady! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!! Sorry I didn't get to review earlier, Yvette, I saw the picture on the welcome page, and fainted! LOL!!

Now, back to it. What a lovely surprise to see my favourite Groundskeeper again, and what problems he's having to deal with now. Thankfully, he has Sir Archie and sensible Constantine to help him out. Those imps, lol, what fun they are! I laughed when the fighting imps had a bucket of water thrown over them, and more when the other two wanted the same treatment! Your characters are amazing and it was a joy to read what they were getting up to again. Well done, my friend. Now, to go and lie down again.... :)) Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 14-May-2020
    LOL - you funny lady, you!! ;) :) But, hey, Archie's a good 'imp tamer', don't you think? ;) :) Thanx so much for keeping up with the shed, Sandra - means a lot to me! ;) Hoping to get this wrapped up before summer's end... but we'll see what lies ahead!! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 14-May-2020
    You're so welcome, Yvette. I do like this story, (if you hadn't guessed, lol) xxxx
Comment from Andrewm
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An interesting piece and original.I kept reading,wondering what the story was about and Jerry, the Imps and the Groundkeeper.I will read more of your work.

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 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 13-May-2020
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Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written chapter about the imps that are doing what they like and need some measurements to keep them in line to learn them a lesson to be more obedient and do what they should do.

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 14-May-2020
    Archie's a good 'imp tamer', don't you think? ;) :) Thanx so much for keeping up with the shed, Sandra -- hoping to get this wrapped up before summer's end... but we'll see what lies ahead!! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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Fine, this chapter gives the readers a feel of schooling, training and learning fun experience; well said, well done; enjoyed the read; thanks for sharing this; keep posting. ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 14-May-2020
    Thanx so much for stopping in for the review on this one!! Always great to hear from you over here! ;) Yvette
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
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This is definitely a chapter that preteens would love. it is very well written, with appealing characters and natural and flowing conversations. This is a promising book.

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 14-May-2020
    Oh, I hope so, Rebecca! ;) :) Thanx so much for keeping up with the shed -- hoping to get this wrapped up before summer's end... but we'll see what lies ahead!! ;) Take care, my lady! ;) Yvette
reply by thaities, Rebecca V. on 14-May-2020
    You're an excellent writer so I am sure you will come up with something unusual for me to read. Ha ha
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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This is delightful. What whimsy, wit, and wry humor! Wonderful characters, banter, descriptions throughout. Surely this will be a treat for the tween-age set. Cheers. LIZ

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


reply by the author on 14-May-2020
    So glad you dropped in on this chapter, LIZ -- hoping to get this wrapped up before summer's end... but we'll see what lies ahead!! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette