Chasing the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "A Slice of American Pie"A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
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Comment from Ben Colder
Good down-to-earth story. I was thinking about when we bought our first home. $17,000 good old GI Loan. This is a very wholesome story that is well written. Thank you for sharing. Good one, beth
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Good down-to-earth story. I was thinking about when we bought our first home. $17,000 good old GI Loan. This is a very wholesome story that is well written. Thank you for sharing. Good one, beth
Comment Written 04-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Thank you Ben. I appreciate the review and comments. Ours was a GI loan too.
Beth
Comment from vapros
American pie, indeed. You have written skillfully about the start of your family life. You were not the first to let the TV keep you from noticing an emergency in the laundry room. What did you name the puppy? The baby? Well done.
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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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American pie, indeed. You have written skillfully about the start of your family life. You were not the first to let the TV keep you from noticing an emergency in the laundry room. What did you name the puppy? The baby? Well done.
v
Comment Written 04-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for reviewing this. I appreciate your comments. The puppy was named Dusty because he was a strange shade of gray for a dog. The baby's name will be told in the nest part of this story. Maybe you'll keep reading.
Beth
Beth
Comment from Zue65
I like this one too, the routine of married life, the excitement of having a new home, decorating them, with the new baby to come, owning new dogs, the comfort of each others arms, the joy and assurance of a life ahead together, is something to look forward to. Nice. God bless.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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I like this one too, the routine of married life, the excitement of having a new home, decorating them, with the new baby to come, owning new dogs, the comfort of each others arms, the joy and assurance of a life ahead together, is something to look forward to. Nice. God bless.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. There is the good and the not so good in all lives. This was one of the better times for us.
Beth
Comment from AprilShower
I enjoyed reading the story, Beth. Sounds like it was really hard to come up with a name for your baby. Apparently it wasn't so hard to think of a name for your puppy, Dusty.
I didn't see anything to bring to your attention. Well done.
April
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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I enjoyed reading the story, Beth. Sounds like it was really hard to come up with a name for your baby. Apparently it wasn't so hard to think of a name for your puppy, Dusty.
I didn't see anything to bring to your attention. Well done.
April
Comment Written 04-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Thank you April, I appreciate the reading and your comments.
The dog was easy. I'd never seen one that strange shade of gray before. He reminded me of dust.
Beth
Comment from Spitfire
It's interesting to read how people tried to be economical. Newly weds today spend a fortune on furniture, etc. I assume you didn't have to pay for the window since the house would be torn. Talk about good timing! We paid ten thousand for our first house back in 1967. Ah, those were the days!
Funny transition about naming a baby to getting a dog.
Another enjoyable read with a good cliffhanger at the end.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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It's interesting to read how people tried to be economical. Newly weds today spend a fortune on furniture, etc. I assume you didn't have to pay for the window since the house would be torn. Talk about good timing! We paid ten thousand for our first house back in 1967. Ah, those were the days!
Funny transition about naming a baby to getting a dog.
Another enjoyable read with a good cliffhanger at the end.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Actually we did have to pay $40 dollars to them to get the window fixed. I see no reason why they would have used it for that. It probably went into to someone pocket. We were brought up my parents who'd gone through the great depression so we were taught to be thrifty. No so with my children. I'm so glad you're enjoying this.
Beth
Comment from marion
Hi Beth
I must have missed some installments. I have forgotten how much I was enjoying your posts. I must try to find the time to stay more current with my reviews! Especially yours. Well written, tight, great addition of dialogue and just plain interesting reading! I enjoyed. Look forward to your next segment. Marion.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Hi Beth
I must have missed some installments. I have forgotten how much I was enjoying your posts. I must try to find the time to stay more current with my reviews! Especially yours. Well written, tight, great addition of dialogue and just plain interesting reading! I enjoyed. Look forward to your next segment. Marion.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Thank you for reading this one Marion. The one before this one is still active. It is called A Rude Awakening. I appreciate the nice comments.
Beth
Comment from barkingdog
I enjoyed your story about getting married, moving to a new house and used furniture, being pregnant and being given a new puppy. You were a very busy newlywed.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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I enjoyed your story about getting married, moving to a new house and used furniture, being pregnant and being given a new puppy. You were a very busy newlywed.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I guess when you're yourg you have the energy to stay busy. I appreciate you taking the time to read this.
Beth
Comment from zanya
How utterly atmospheric and enthralling. Newly weds tasting the early joys of married bliss in the days when it was more about sincerity and practicality than 'keeping up with the Joneses' as it is today.
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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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How utterly atmospheric and enthralling. Newly weds tasting the early joys of married bliss in the days when it was more about sincerity and practicality than 'keeping up with the Joneses' as it is today.
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Comment Written 04-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review. I love the descriptive wors you use in your comments. I guess there was some keeping up with the Joneses in those days. We just weren't into it and still aren't. LOL
Beth
Comment from Gungalo
Isn't that just the way it is? First the house,then the kids, next comes a dog. What an American dream this it. LOL enjoyed to the fullest.
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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Isn't that just the way it is? First the house,then the kids, next comes a dog. What an American dream this it. LOL enjoyed to the fullest.
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Comment Written 04-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013
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Thank you Gungalo. I really appreciate the review and comments. Yes, I think the order of house, kid and dog is about the way it usually goes. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Beth
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