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Comment from John Ciarmello
This is a great story, Sandra! It turns out that it was good for Mrs. Coombes that the boys were doing wrong in all the right places.
I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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This is a great story, Sandra! It turns out that it was good for Mrs. Coombes that the boys were doing wrong in all the right places.
I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Best, JohnC
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Thank you, John. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one. Valeria is out for revenge in the next one. Warmest hugs, dear friend. Sandra xx
Comment from lyenochka
What a cute story. It feels like a British version of Tom Sawyer with rascals like Reggie and Trevor. It's sad that it took an accident for Mrs. Coombes to finally accept the help that she needed. I wonder how Valerie will get back at Reggie!
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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What a cute story. It feels like a British version of Tom Sawyer with rascals like Reggie and Trevor. It's sad that it took an accident for Mrs. Coombes to finally accept the help that she needed. I wonder how Valerie will get back at Reggie!
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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There are a lot of 'Mrs Coombes around, Helen, it's sad. But unless you are made aware of them, they don't get the help and friendship they need.
As for Valerie, she is itching to get her own back, and that will be her top priority in the next part. Thank you so much for reading my Flossie stories, my friend. I do so appreciate it. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
Comment from Cindy Warren
If my brother did that to me, he wouldn't have to worry about anyone else. I'd give him a thumping he'd never forget. But his naughtiness did turn out to be lucky for Mrs. Coombes.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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If my brother did that to me, he wouldn't have to worry about anyone else. I'd give him a thumping he'd never forget. But his naughtiness did turn out to be lucky for Mrs. Coombes.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Valerie isn't going to let him off the hook, don't worry. I think you'll like the next part. Thanks, Cindy, for reading this part. Watch out for the payback. Warmest hugs, my friend. Sandra xx
Comment from royowen
Isn't it funny how mischief an be turned on its head if one has a heart of compassion, and that's the way things can turn on their head. The lads aren't all bad, despite their sister in the lieu and helping Mrs Combes, despite pinching her apples, I did that as a boy, beautifully written Sandra, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Isn't it funny how mischief an be turned on its head if one has a heart of compassion, and that's the way things can turn on their head. The lads aren't all bad, despite their sister in the lieu and helping Mrs Combes, despite pinching her apples, I did that as a boy, beautifully written Sandra, blessings Roy
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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I've had a few male readers confess to scrumping, Roy! LOL It was the thing back then. All innocent fun, but naughty at the same time. I'd rather had the kids going scrumping than going out causing chaos as they do today. Thank you so much, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
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There was an orange orchard near where I lived... I wasn't a good boy!
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Lol, Roy, you are not alone. I've had more 'confessions' from other male readers, but none from women. I bet there are some though. I used to go scrumping with my friends. 😊xxx
Comment from estory
This is a nice little story of the ordinary angels that show up in our lives, clean out of the blue. The colloquialisms in the dialogue create a great sense of a place and a time, and the details in the character sketches make the scenes come alive. This also shows that while there is mischief in everybody, there is also that capacity to be good. So it is important that you tell the two sides of this little boy; the boy who locks his punchy sister in the outhouse, and the one who rescues the old lady who twisted her ankle. estory
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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This is a nice little story of the ordinary angels that show up in our lives, clean out of the blue. The colloquialisms in the dialogue create a great sense of a place and a time, and the details in the character sketches make the scenes come alive. This also shows that while there is mischief in everybody, there is also that capacity to be good. So it is important that you tell the two sides of this little boy; the boy who locks his punchy sister in the outhouse, and the one who rescues the old lady who twisted her ankle. estory
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Thank you so very much for this really lovely review, estory! You have made my day perfect! I'm delighted you enjoyed this one, but Valerie is now wanting payback. It will be fun. Warmest hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
Comment from Ben Colder
This reminds me of a time when I was a boy who among two others decided to steal some apples from an old widow wom,an's orchard. She sot at us with a shotgun loard with salt rock. Now that really stings . We got a few apples but not worth the slt. I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks, Sandy.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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This reminds me of a time when I was a boy who among two others decided to steal some apples from an old widow wom,an's orchard. She sot at us with a shotgun loard with salt rock. Now that really stings . We got a few apples but not worth the slt. I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks, Sandy.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Oh my word, Chuck!! That must have hurt a lot! Did that stop you from stealing the apples? Lol. I'm so pleased this brought up a memory, no matter how painful. Thank you for sharing that, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. It will be Valerie's turn in the next part. She wants payback for Reggie tying the handles so she couldn't get out. Love and hugs, dear friend. Sandy. xxx
Comment from GWHARGIS
Oh, I loved the dialogue of local color. This was excellent. Two boys up to no good, suddenly reluctant heros. They bring the old woman a sense of still being a person and belonging. Still feel bad for Regs sister. Lol. Great story. Gretchen
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Oh, I loved the dialogue of local color. This was excellent. Two boys up to no good, suddenly reluctant heros. They bring the old woman a sense of still being a person and belonging. Still feel bad for Regs sister. Lol. Great story. Gretchen
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Thank you so much, Gretchen, I'm over the moon with delight that you enjoyed this story. The next one is where Valerie tries to get her own back, but things sometimes don't work out that way. Warmest hugs, my friend. Sandra xx
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi there,
It is beautiful to read/hear your wonderful dialogue. I've always admired your ability to create sounds in my ear, so I can follow the story aloud in my head. Thank you for sharing this, and I look forward to more,
~patty~
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Hi there,
It is beautiful to read/hear your wonderful dialogue. I've always admired your ability to create sounds in my ear, so I can follow the story aloud in my head. Thank you for sharing this, and I look forward to more,
~patty~
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Aw, thank you, Patty. What a lovely thing to say. I'm so pleased you liked this one. The next chapter brings Valerie out for payback. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this story. Thank you, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xxx
Comment from jmdg1954
Hi Sandra.
I most certainly enjoyed the story and the antics of Reggie and Trevor, especially Reggie tying his sister in the lav.
The dialect I found awesome to read I could her the charectors saying the words as written.
Is this going to be a book of varying stories set in the 1950's?
Her husband had died a few years ago, and now lived on her own now. (Eliminate 2nd 'now')
What does "bovver" mean or refer too?
Looking for the next chapter...
John
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Hi Sandra.
I most certainly enjoyed the story and the antics of Reggie and Trevor, especially Reggie tying his sister in the lav.
The dialect I found awesome to read I could her the charectors saying the words as written.
Is this going to be a book of varying stories set in the 1950's?
Her husband had died a few years ago, and now lived on her own now. (Eliminate 2nd 'now')
What does "bovver" mean or refer too?
Looking for the next chapter...
John
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Hi John, thank you so much for this lovely review. Yes, I will be writing a few of these stories, the next one is all ready. Valerie is planning a payback! I like that I can write the whole escapade in one part, yet it still needs to be followed on. Bovver means a problem, = no bovver, = no problem, or, a spot of bother.
I have removed that extra 'now', thank you so much for spotting that and telling me. And a big thank you for the lovely review, my friend. Warmnest hugs. Sandra xxx
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is an endearing story Sandra and I was hooked from the very first word here. A charming ending too as these boys were mischievous but good natured.
Did you mean (thought) here Sandra:
"Never (thought) of it."
A fine story, I was entertained Sandra, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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This is an endearing story Sandra and I was hooked from the very first word here. A charming ending too as these boys were mischievous but good natured.
Did you mean (thought) here Sandra:
"Never (thought) of it."
A fine story, I was entertained Sandra, love Dolly x
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Hi Dolly, thank you so much for reading this one. I did mean 'thought' but was trying to spell it the way many people back then said it, with an 'f'. It works with some words but not with others. I've changed it now to the correct spelling. Thanks for pointing it out. I'm really pleased you enjoyed this story, Dolly, in the next one Valerie is going to try her best to get even. :) Thanks again, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xx
