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Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Cavalry in Straw Hats(Gretchen)"Two very real women in not so real situation.
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Comment from T B Botts
Hello Gretchen,
It sounds like your imagination is going overtime. I recall watching some movie years ago starring Harrison Ford I believe, where he ends up in Amish country for some reason or another. He's a cop I think, and doesn't abide any BS from the surrounding community of non-Amish miscreants. I have a song on my I pod by Weird Al Yankovich titled Amish Paradise that I think is hilarious. I rather admire the Amish. They managed to separate themselves from the rest of the world and they make it work. Well done gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Hello Gretchen,
It sounds like your imagination is going overtime. I recall watching some movie years ago starring Harrison Ford I believe, where he ends up in Amish country for some reason or another. He's a cop I think, and doesn't abide any BS from the surrounding community of non-Amish miscreants. I have a song on my I pod by Weird Al Yankovich titled Amish Paradise that I think is hilarious. I rather admire the Amish. They managed to separate themselves from the rest of the world and they make it work. Well done gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 30-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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I remember Amish Paradise. Lol. I'm sure my version of the Amish will probably be more closely related to his. This should be fun. Gretchen
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I enjoyed this humorous post as you tell your side of this unusual and unfortunate road trip. I glad to see you are lighthearted about the breakdown and I am not sure Rachelle feels the same way, ha ha ha, a fun and entertaining post Gretchen, the two of you are hilarious! Love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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I enjoyed this humorous post as you tell your side of this unusual and unfortunate road trip. I glad to see you are lighthearted about the breakdown and I am not sure Rachelle feels the same way, ha ha ha, a fun and entertaining post Gretchen, the two of you are hilarious! Love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 30-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much. I'm glad you are joining us. Hope you will enjoy the story. Gretchen
Comment from Jessica Wheeler
I can't wait to see where this is going. There are SO many hilarious lines, but this, in particular, may just be my favorite one...
"Hey, how's that water?"
Haha! I can hear and relate to the awkwardness there, and I love it!
Xo
Jess
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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I can't wait to see where this is going. There are SO many hilarious lines, but this, in particular, may just be my favorite one...
"Hey, how's that water?"
Haha! I can hear and relate to the awkwardness there, and I love it!
Xo
Jess
Comment Written 30-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Thank you. I'm glad you liked this. It should be fun . I really appreciate this. Gretchen
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hah! Gretchen!
Having visited Amish country on three separate occasions, I laughed aloud at the thought of you meeting your demise among the beautiful farmhouses and rolling farmland of the many Amish denizens that inhabit places like Lancaster, Bird-in-Hand, and Intercourse, PA.
And I truly laughed aloud at the sight of both you and Rachelle riding merrily along in Amish buggies! Oh my!
Much enjoyed!
Hope you both get a taste of "Shoo-Fly-Pie" on your detour!
Thank you for sharing!
Fondly,
diane
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Hah! Gretchen!
Having visited Amish country on three separate occasions, I laughed aloud at the thought of you meeting your demise among the beautiful farmhouses and rolling farmland of the many Amish denizens that inhabit places like Lancaster, Bird-in-Hand, and Intercourse, PA.
And I truly laughed aloud at the sight of both you and Rachelle riding merrily along in Amish buggies! Oh my!
Much enjoyed!
Hope you both get a taste of "Shoo-Fly-Pie" on your detour!
Thank you for sharing!
Fondly,
diane
Comment Written 30-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much. I'm glad you got a laugh out of this. It's been fun making up this journey. I really appreciate this exceptional review and the extra star. Gretchen
Comment from Sankey
I love the Amish. Very Old Testament in their beliefs. Very big on tradition and following the ways of the elders and so on. Witness is a good movie about the Amish with Harrison Ford. Keep it coming.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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I love the Amish. Very Old Testament in their beliefs. Very big on tradition and following the ways of the elders and so on. Witness is a good movie about the Amish with Harrison Ford. Keep it coming.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Thanks so much. I remember Witness. That was a good one. I'm so glad you're enjoying this. Gretchen
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Rachelle was right about the outfit and heels, huh? Even Amish men are moved by a good-looking woman:-) I spent a summer with my sister in Amish country in Northern Indiana when I was 16. Let's just say 16-year-old Amish boys like girls in short-shorts:-)
Well, I already know you won't die and will be well taken care of by these Amish folks. The Amish kick ass; I'll take them over Kathy Bates. Besides, wasn't she the horror in "Misery"?
Now I get to go read Rachelle's chapter. This is fun! I'm glad you two decided to do this.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Rachelle was right about the outfit and heels, huh? Even Amish men are moved by a good-looking woman:-) I spent a summer with my sister in Amish country in Northern Indiana when I was 16. Let's just say 16-year-old Amish boys like girls in short-shorts:-)
Well, I already know you won't die and will be well taken care of by these Amish folks. The Amish kick ass; I'll take them over Kathy Bates. Besides, wasn't she the horror in "Misery"?
Now I get to go read Rachelle's chapter. This is fun! I'm glad you two decided to do this.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 30-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Kathy Bates was the nutcase in Misery but I lived her in Titanic. "The Unsinkable Molly Brown". These amish men won't be seeing this old lady in any short shorts. Lol. Thank you for this. Gretvhen
Comment from Wendy G
Lol. Of course your story resembles exactly who I imagine the real Rachelle to be! And you write yourself just as you are in my mind. More like me. I am enjoying this collaborative effort and will next proceed to Rachelle's version of events! Very well done.
Wendy
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Lol. Of course your story resembles exactly who I imagine the real Rachelle to be! And you write yourself just as you are in my mind. More like me. I am enjoying this collaborative effort and will next proceed to Rachelle's version of events! Very well done.
Wendy
Comment Written 30-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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I'm pretty basic. Always have been. Thank you for jumping into this one with me. Appreciate the review and kind words. Gretchen
Comment from Michele Harber
Your and Rachelle's versions of the story are much more fun to review if I take them as though they're real. With that in mind, my first question is, with her wearing 3 1/2" heels, was there really any question as to who was going to go for help?? I have to wonder if that isn't the reason she wears such high heals on a road trip.
My second question is why you were so worried about being picked up by an Amish buggy. You asked Rachelle how many horror movies start like this. I believe the correct answer is none. If one of the people who picked the two of you up was wearing a leather mask or carrying an electric saw, you neglected to mention it. I will accept that, as so many horror stories (or, at least, as Snoopy's horror stories) start, "It was a dark and stormy night" so, maybe, there is some cause for concern.
So far I'm enjoying the story, and I'm about to read Rachelle's next entry.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Your and Rachelle's versions of the story are much more fun to review if I take them as though they're real. With that in mind, my first question is, with her wearing 3 1/2" heels, was there really any question as to who was going to go for help?? I have to wonder if that isn't the reason she wears such high heals on a road trip.
My second question is why you were so worried about being picked up by an Amish buggy. You asked Rachelle how many horror movies start like this. I believe the correct answer is none. If one of the people who picked the two of you up was wearing a leather mask or carrying an electric saw, you neglected to mention it. I will accept that, as so many horror stories (or, at least, as Snoopy's horror stories) start, "It was a dark and stormy night" so, maybe, there is some cause for concern.
So far I'm enjoying the story, and I'm about to read Rachelle's next entry.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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I was referring to people with a dead car, and suddenly someone comes to help. Or just being stranded in the middle of nowhere. Lol. It's all in good fun. And good point about the three inch heels. She's a tricky one. Thank you for this fun review. Gretchen
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If my reviews are as much fun as your and Rachelle's stories, I'm content.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Hah! Quite interesting. What a predicament.
The Amish are compelled to help, but have no phones. And no doubt, they'd rather not expose their children to two women of the world.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Hah! Quite interesting. What a predicament.
The Amish are compelled to help, but have no phones. And no doubt, they'd rather not expose their children to two women of the world.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Wayne. I'm not sure who's more afraid, them or me. Lol. I appreciate your review. Gretchen
Comment from royowen
I like the idea of two very recognisable identities joining together on a fictitious trip to a convention organised by fanstory, I can't make it, my finances don't stretch to The states, Rachelle can provide the music this should be very intersting, well done Gretchen, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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I like the idea of two very recognisable identities joining together on a fictitious trip to a convention organised by fanstory, I can't make it, my finances don't stretch to The states, Rachelle can provide the music this should be very intersting, well done Gretchen, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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Thank you. This should prove to be interesting. Lol. Thank you for this. Gretchen
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That?s right