One Night with Ray
A most colorful friend.32 total reviews
Comment from Jay Squires
In your life's retinue of weird characters, Ray seems the weirdest. You seemed to be a stabling influence on his life. I'd never heard of a heart restarting because of an accident! I won't let it beg my question of how the doctors knew it had stopped in the first place. What's important is that you can certainly tell a tale and keep me hanging onto every word.
He described how spent some time in a Dubai jail. [I'll join the others who told you you left out "he" in this sentence.]
"Hello, Ray, long time no time." [Did you intend, "long time no time." or "long time no see."?]
A heckova story!
Jay
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2022
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In your life's retinue of weird characters, Ray seems the weirdest. You seemed to be a stabling influence on his life. I'd never heard of a heart restarting because of an accident! I won't let it beg my question of how the doctors knew it had stopped in the first place. What's important is that you can certainly tell a tale and keep me hanging onto every word.
He described how spent some time in a Dubai jail. [I'll join the others who told you you left out "he" in this sentence.]
"Hello, Ray, long time no time." [Did you intend, "long time no time." or "long time no see."?]
A heckova story!
Jay
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2022
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Jay, thank you for reading, I did make the edits. "Long time, no time" means, (in Texan) long time no see, no talk, but like no time has passed. Terry.
Comment from WLHall
Terry, I always enjoy your stories; most of them I can relate to because of being from Texas, too (as you know by now). What a character Ray was! Not a dull moment with him. As usual, great descriptive words and phrases. I certainly am learning more about character descriptions in this type of story telling. Thank you. Wanda:)
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Terry, I always enjoy your stories; most of them I can relate to because of being from Texas, too (as you know by now). What a character Ray was! Not a dull moment with him. As usual, great descriptive words and phrases. I certainly am learning more about character descriptions in this type of story telling. Thank you. Wanda:)
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Wanda, thank you for the wonderful review! He was interesting. Terry.
Comment from royowen
What a character Terry, you certainly know how to pick your friends, retiring to that bar after an escapade of dangerous proportions with him, it sounds exciting but dangerous knocking around with him. I had a similar friend too. Well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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What a character Terry, you certainly know how to pick your friends, retiring to that bar after an escapade of dangerous proportions with him, it sounds exciting but dangerous knocking around with him. I had a similar friend too. Well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Roy, thank you for the review. He was interesting. Terry
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He certainly was
Comment from Mary Vigasin
That one day with Ray was truly an adventure. The man lived his life to the fullest without looking back. What an amazing and colorful man!
I enjoyed your telling his story. Well done.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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That one day with Ray was truly an adventure. The man lived his life to the fullest without looking back. What an amazing and colorful man!
I enjoyed your telling his story. Well done.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Mary, thank you for reading and for your review. Terry
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your two stories, Terry. Both were interesting
with great details. I liked the one about Dubai if I had to
pick one. I knew a lot about Red Adair, but not everything
you shared. I never knew the $$$$$$$$$ of his company
putting out those tremendous fires. I didn't know about Ray
being on TIME magazine. I believe that was a time when it
chose real heroes for their covers, not just anyone like today.
Thanks for sharing your great memories, Jan
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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I enjoyed your two stories, Terry. Both were interesting
with great details. I liked the one about Dubai if I had to
pick one. I knew a lot about Red Adair, but not everything
you shared. I never knew the $$$$$$$$$ of his company
putting out those tremendous fires. I didn't know about Ray
being on TIME magazine. I believe that was a time when it
chose real heroes for their covers, not just anyone like today.
Thanks for sharing your great memories, Jan
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Jan, thank you for the kind review! Terry
Comment from Thesis
Wow, Ray sounds like he lived an adventurous life. I remember those times when the oil wells were ablaze.
Based on the danger he faced on the job, it's no wonder he lived large. Any day could have been his last.
Sounds like you had a great relationship. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Wow, Ray sounds like he lived an adventurous life. I remember those times when the oil wells were ablaze.
Based on the danger he faced on the job, it's no wonder he lived large. Any day could have been his last.
Sounds like you had a great relationship. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Thank you for reading and for your kind review. Terry
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Wow! He is what I would call an unforgettable character!
He was incredible!Thank you for sharing this story. I missed out on those newscasts. It would have been great if you had a picture of him being interviewed for your graphic. Well done Terry. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Wow! He is what I would call an unforgettable character!
He was incredible!Thank you for sharing this story. I missed out on those newscasts. It would have been great if you had a picture of him being interviewed for your graphic. Well done Terry. Nancy:)
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Nancy, thank you for the review. I am sorry I don?t have a picture. Terry
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing Ray with us. He is definitely one interesting man.
But He did not suffer fools gladly. (lower case 'h' on 'he')
He described how spent some time in a Dubai jail. (how HE spent)
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Thank you for sharing Ray with us. He is definitely one interesting man.
But He did not suffer fools gladly. (lower case 'h' on 'he')
He described how spent some time in a Dubai jail. (how HE spent)
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Barbara, thank you for reading and catching the edits. I will correct them. Terry.
Comment from nomi338
Obviously to you Ray was a celebrity, larger than life who led an extraordinary life of action and adventure. It seems to me that your own life by association at least, has been equally exciting and adventure filled. Ray's life could become an action adventure move, but I think, just maybe, so could yours.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Obviously to you Ray was a celebrity, larger than life who led an extraordinary life of action and adventure. It seems to me that your own life by association at least, has been equally exciting and adventure filled. Ray's life could become an action adventure move, but I think, just maybe, so could yours.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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Nomi, thank you for the six stars. My life has been very boring compared to Ray. I was amazed he lived as long as he did. Thank you for reading. Terry
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Your stories excite me. Talk about a boring life. Mine is exhibit A.
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So said, the whistleblower.
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Guilty.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very interesting and very well written story you have penned about you and your friend Ray. I bet that was a very exciting time in your life. Thank you for sharing with us! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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This is a very interesting and very well written story you have penned about you and your friend Ray. I bet that was a very exciting time in your life. Thank you for sharing with us! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 18-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2022
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It was interesting! Thank you for the six stars! I appreciate you reading and reviewing my story. Terry.