Trangle
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Comment from Terry Broxson
Katharine, LOL, this is funny and creative and totally believable dialogue. I never had kids but this sounds exactly right. Congratulations on the second in the contest. Terry.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2023
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Katharine, LOL, this is funny and creative and totally believable dialogue. I never had kids but this sounds exactly right. Congratulations on the second in the contest. Terry.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2023
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thanks Terry! Another picture that almost wrote itself :) isn't he the cutest?
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Cute story:-) Is that a grandchild? Children want to do what they want to do and will give you so much patience before they . . . make a dog!
Congratulations for placing in this contest. Dialogue only stories are challenging but fun to write, aren't they?
Best of luck in your future writes.
Pam
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2023
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Cute story:-) Is that a grandchild? Children want to do what they want to do and will give you so much patience before they . . . make a dog!
Congratulations for placing in this contest. Dialogue only stories are challenging but fun to write, aren't they?
Best of luck in your future writes.
Pam
Comment Written 16-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2023
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Not a grandchild, just a precious picture I found and couldn't resist.
I love dialogue contests; they're my favorite things to write. Tell me, if you don't mind, where did you find my 2nd place listing. I never saw a listing of contestants.
Thanks for reading and good luck to you, too, in future writes.
Katharine
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It's on the opening page with the announcement.
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oh, of course. I guess I was thinking of something else. sorry. or not thinking.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Katharine,
Well, the sixes didn't last very long, but how could I not award one for this masterpiece? Well done gal. This was so funny and certainly believable. Sometimes I wonder if I'm not part six year old child the way my mind wonders, even in the middle of a conversation at times. I really enjoyed this. Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2023
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Hello Katharine,
Well, the sixes didn't last very long, but how could I not award one for this masterpiece? Well done gal. This was so funny and certainly believable. Sometimes I wonder if I'm not part six year old child the way my mind wonders, even in the middle of a conversation at times. I really enjoyed this. Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 09-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2023
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Hi, Tom
I answered your neat comments last night, but either I forgot to "send" or my computer has a gremlin. Anyway, many thanks for your kind words. It was fun to write as that little boy in the picture almost wrote it, himself.
Hope you are getting some relaxation after your trip. You didn't say anything about it. How'd it go?
It is still in the hundreds here - miserable. Last night at 8-ish, I was out hand watering the grass and plants, trying to keep things alive. Most yards are burnt to a crisp.
My daughter is here for a couple of days seeing clients and staying with me. I love having her here. At the moment she's out power walking. Don't know how she stands it in this heat.
Well, take care,
Katharine
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Hi Katharine,
I honestly don't know how anyone can survive in that heat. I went out with my daughter for an hour or so today to pick some raspberries. The sun was beating down on us, and though I know it couldn't have been much more than the high seventies, it was almost unbearable. I've posted a couple of stories documenting the time down south on FS. I'll probably post at least one more. To be frank, aside from the time that I spent on the farm, the six weeks I was down there in Hoonah were the toughest I can recall. Physically it was terribly demanding, I was staying at my daughter Jen's house which wasn't ideal, especially when her daughter came over with her two kids for a week at a time. Prices for everything were totally out of hand. I paid $3.85 for two bananas. Needless to say, I didn't buy much food while I was there. It would be real easy to just bitch about the whole experience, which I did in the first post, but it all turned out well.
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Tom, I was really talking about your time at sea the past few months - how it went, etc.
I wrote two responses to your first email, because I didn't see my answer anywhere, so don't know if you got either of them, but I do thank you for your comments and the 6. and you've already answered that one. :)
Comment from Debra White
LOL! I enjoyed this write, Katharine :)
You captured perfectly the train of thought of a pre-schooler. Absolutely all over the place! I love it and the dialogue is believable - the relationship between father and son and the affection coming through beautifully.
Good luck in the contest :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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LOL! I enjoyed this write, Katharine :)
You captured perfectly the train of thought of a pre-schooler. Absolutely all over the place! I love it and the dialogue is believable - the relationship between father and son and the affection coming through beautifully.
Good luck in the contest :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment Written 09-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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thanks, Debra. Just looking at that face, the poem practically wrote itself. I appreciate your kind words and good wishes!
Katharine
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello, Katharine!
You have captured - very well- the enthusiasm, excitement, and the wonderful idiosyncrasies of attempting to carry on a conversation with a toddler/young child. Priceless!
Your offering is realistic and fast-paced.
Much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing!
Best Wishes!
diane
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Hello, Katharine!
You have captured - very well- the enthusiasm, excitement, and the wonderful idiosyncrasies of attempting to carry on a conversation with a toddler/young child. Priceless!
Your offering is realistic and fast-paced.
Much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing!
Best Wishes!
diane
Comment Written 08-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Thanks, Diane, for your lovely comments and for the 6! I appreciate it very much. When I found that precious picture, the dialogue kind of wrote itself. Isn't he the cutest thing?
Thanks again, Katharine
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is really cute dialog only story. Take a kid with a question and a mind of his own and you get a dog named Trangle. You can bet he will tell his teacher about it the next day and she will be confused.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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This is really cute dialog only story. Take a kid with a question and a mind of his own and you get a dog named Trangle. You can bet he will tell his teacher about it the next day and she will be confused.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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you made me laugh. It's good for kids to confuse teachers! Keep 'em guessing.
Thanks for reading. It was fun to write - that little boy is so cute, he practically wrote it, himself.
Comment from judiverse
This is funny. Lots of luck to you in the contest. This is really great. It's interesting that the boy mentions his teacher is going to bring a triangle and he wonders what that is. Danny sounds like a typical boy. He loses interest in learning about a triangle but wants to make a dog. He does make a dog, and I love that its name is "Tangle." Sounds like the way he might pronounce trangle. He is pretty funny. Great story. judi
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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This is funny. Lots of luck to you in the contest. This is really great. It's interesting that the boy mentions his teacher is going to bring a triangle and he wonders what that is. Danny sounds like a typical boy. He loses interest in learning about a triangle but wants to make a dog. He does make a dog, and I love that its name is "Tangle." Sounds like the way he might pronounce trangle. He is pretty funny. Great story. judi
Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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thanks, judy. I appreciate your neat comments! You sound like you know little boys, too.
How are you doing? Everybody here is wilting. 105 today, no rain in I can't remember when, and my SC sister has it every day! Tain't fair
Thanks very much for the 6!!!! It is truly appreciated.
Katharine
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You're welcome. Great story. judi
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
That's an authentic precious dialogue. I did the same theme because I think quotes from children are never pre-planned. Excellent answer to the challenge. Best wishes!
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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That's an authentic precious dialogue. I did the same theme because I think quotes from children are never pre-planned. Excellent answer to the challenge. Best wishes!
Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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Thanks, Alexandra. I appreciate your kind words and good wishes!
Katharine
Comment from Paul Manton
Thank you PL for your Trangl. If this is not a verbatim conversation I shall be very surprised - but if it's made up, it's a perfect fit by someone who observes and remembers accurately.
Four years old, right? This is so well written; I laughed all the way through it - and the fun comes from the fact that it's so predictable. Applause for dad, who might have lost the plot forever, but who is skillful enough to get back on track - but the twist is perfect - though again predictable - rather like the custard pie that you absolutely knSPLAT!
Yes, just like that.
Paul
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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Thank you PL for your Trangl. If this is not a verbatim conversation I shall be very surprised - but if it's made up, it's a perfect fit by someone who observes and remembers accurately.
Four years old, right? This is so well written; I laughed all the way through it - and the fun comes from the fact that it's so predictable. Applause for dad, who might have lost the plot forever, but who is skillful enough to get back on track - but the twist is perfect - though again predictable - rather like the custard pie that you absolutely knSPLAT!
Yes, just like that.
Paul
Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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Paul, you are a sweetie. It just sounded like a typical fun-loving little boy to me. I haven't been around young kids in many years. But when I found that picture, I could see him saying those things. I am so glad it made you laugh! It still makes me grin when I look at his face.
Thanks again!!
Katharine
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Thanks, Katharine - and for the vote!
Very gratefully received.
Paul
Comment from jim vecchio
I'd be considered to be pretty SQUARE if i didn't give you at least five stars for this TRIANGLE story. You had great dialogue and didn't TINKER around with your words.
Oh, yeah, very cute picture!
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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I'd be considered to be pretty SQUARE if i didn't give you at least five stars for this TRIANGLE story. You had great dialogue and didn't TINKER around with your words.
Oh, yeah, very cute picture!
Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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clever, clever, Mr. Jim. Thank you!! Wasn't that picture the cutest? That little boy wrote the dialogue! (and stole my heart) I could just see and hear him saying those things.
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Not only was it cute, but it brought back memories of Christmas Past when I got my first Tinker Toys.
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what's fun is getting to play with them again with kids and grandkids! :)
I hope I have grandkids someday.
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I hope you will, too. I have one granddaughter who's grown, but when she was young we did so many fun things together, it was the most fun I ever had.
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When my parents were here, they always said the same thing about my daughter.