Comment from OldVet

Excellent

Man, the dates I used to have in a drive-in. I'm surprized they even exist these days.
Good entry!
One suggestions: home town [hometown]

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2009

Hi OldVet! Thanks for taking the time to read this one and for your comments. There used to be over 4000 drive-in theaters across the US, now they number only in the hundreds. Thanks for the hometown tip, too!
Indy :>)

Comment from MissCellanea

Excellent

Oh, how I loved the drive-in. It was sad when they tore them down. For years, they stood as a reminder of carefree times. Now they're still empty lots.

An enjoyable read, no nits or esses in sight. Thanks for the memory! And good luck in the contest. Sue

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2009

Hello suZque! Thanks for taking the time to read and review this one. There used to be over 4000 drive-ins around the country, but now they only number in the hundreds. Thanks!
Indy :>)

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

Now that is one thing I have never had the pleasure of doing, going to a drive in movie[I love going to the movies]. Well done with the contest rules Indy, not an 's' in sight, good luck!!

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2009

Yeah, I remember you're a huge movie buff, Hitch. You'd have loved these drive-ins...two movies--sometimes three--for the prioce of one. There's only around 400 of these dinosaurs left in the US and there used to be over 4000. I read that Australia still have some in operation, but none in NZ.
Thanks, Hitch!
Indy :>)

Comment from Marjorie D.

Excellent

Great job! Not only did you tell a terrific story without the letter "s," but you brought back some of my old memories too. Thanks, Indy!

XO

Marjorie

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2009

I love our drive-in movie theater and I'm so glad they've kept it up and running. It was closed for a long time until a family bought it and restored it. I loved going as a kid in my jammies...and taking my kids inb their jammies, too. They use the car radio for the sound system now which is so much better than those tinny window speakers. So much fun, and waaaaaay cheaper than the multiplex. Thank you for your review and comments, M.
Indy :>)

Comment from Belinda

Excellent

Yes, you have wrtten a little piece without the very important letter. Good job. By the way, do you notice that my review try to avoid the forbidden letter, too? Only kidding, good luck with the prompt.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2009

Thank you Belinda! I love your review comments...and you did great without any 's' words...except for the first one! LOL Thank you so much.
Indy :>)

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

I am sad to report that the last of the drive in theaters in my neck of the woods was demolished at least a decade ago - we had a chance to take our kids to one to see Superman before they tore it down. I remember so many nights in my jammies as a kid and then those nights of necking when I was a teen - I'm thrilled for you that you still have a drive in to enjoy. And not one S. Good luck with this nostalgic entry. :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2009

Thank you, Brooke, for taking the time to read through my s-less shortie and for your wonderful comments. I'm so thrilled they've kept the 49er up and running since 1956. We get stereo sound now from the radio so no more tinny-sounding window speakers. They play the National Anthem and everyone honks their horns when it's done. Then they play the oldie cartoons like Woody Woodpecker and Chilly Willy before the movies. For the intermission, they play the old ads for those mosquito coils and the dancing hotdogs and popcorn keep time until the intermission is over. It really is a blast and way cheaper than any multiplex theater.
Thanks, Brooke!
Indy :>)

Comment from Penpal

Excellent

Hello IndianIrish,

This piece has a sort of nostalgic feel and mood to it. I liked the thought of going to a drive-in with a car full of friends. It would be a great evening, I'm sure.

Pen

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2009

Thank you, Pen, for your kind review and for taking the time to comment on this s-less mini. I love our drive-in and I'm so glad they've kept it up and running since 1956.
Indy :>)

Comment from Crusty

Excellent

Well done. You've submitted an interesting story and you've fulfilled the requirements of the contest. Good job...

Have a wonderful day.

Brad...

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2009

Hello Sir Crusty! Thank you for taking the time to read and review this s-less shortie. I'm just glad it didn't have to be more than 50 words or I'd be up s-creek without a paddle. LOL
Thanks!
Indy :>)

reply by Crusty on 08-Jul-2009

Hahahaha. I am sure it was a difficult task. Lady Irish.

Cheers.

Brad...

Comment from Jonez08

Excellent

Sigh... you just took me down memory lane, I remember when. lol And you're right about the price comparison, not to mention the carloads of laughs and friends and a kiss or two, Good job on the prompt, best of wishes in the contest

Cassandra

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 Comment Written 08-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2009

Thank you, Cassandra, for your great review. Not using any s-words didn't get any easier this time around than the other contest you sponsored! LOL Thanks for your comments and I'm glad it brought a nice memory.
Indy :>)