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The escape ...

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15 total reviews 
Comment from karenina
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Wendy! I felt the same way! Things are a little better with the "Touchless" car washes...but I used to irk my dad with my hysteria over long "arms" slapping suds at our car. It was petrifying! (I still don't take my car...that's something I delegate!)

Karenina

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
    I agree. It gets a hand wash with hose and bucket by me, more often than not. I dread going to a car wash, but it is quicker and probably a better wash, but I do hate and have a great fear of getting stuck in there. Thanks for your fun review.
    Wendy
reply by karenina on 26-Nov-2023
    I'm with you on the old hose and bucket... No need to enter the car wash of doom!
Comment from LJbutterfly
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Haha! This story reminded me of the time I was taking my sister home from church. Her car was in the shop. I stopped at an automatic carwash, which she had never been through before. Your story described her exactly. She was terrified. Your description of the sounds is perfect. Great story.

 Comment Written 08-May-2022


reply by the author on 09-May-2022
    Thank you so much! A super review. You and she know exactly what I mean.
    Wendy
Comment from Cecilia Lynne1
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Very impressive and supportive artwork. The facial expression capture in the art says it all. The story line is clear and paints an exciting written picture for your readers. It appears to meet the requirements of the contest count of 80 words. It exhibits humour and you have stated that some of it is based on facts as well as fiction. The title "The Escape" is appropriate. Well done and all the best to you.

 Comment Written 07-May-2022


reply by the author on 08-May-2022
    Thank you Cecilia! What a super review. I appreciate your high rating of it with the six stars, and I am so glad you enjoyed it.
    Wendy
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
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I fear those drive through car washes. There is no telling what would happen to me and my vehicle, and the building, if I were to go in one. I rather have a dirty car then go into one of those places. I enjoyed reading this poem. And I like the picture.

 Comment Written 07-May-2022


reply by the author on 07-May-2022
    Thank you very much. Yes, I tend to postpone it for as long as I can! Glad you enjoyed it.
    Wendy
reply by Carolyn Dooley on 07-May-2022
    You are welcome.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
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Having your car washed is a frightening experience. To sit calmly in a car and not feel some of the (swish-swash) actions of the water and brushes on the windows could definitely bring a catastrophic effect for sure.

 Comment Written 06-May-2022


reply by the author on 06-May-2022
    Yes, so right. Thanks so much for reviewing. Greatly appreciated!
Comment from Mia Twysted
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Those things can be pretty loud and once you get in you are stuck waiting for it all to be over. I often think about the things that could go down while you are inside the car.

 Comment Written 06-May-2022


reply by the author on 06-May-2022
    Don?t tell me what can go wrong!!! It?s bad enough when everything is going right. Lol. Thanks so much for reviewing. Appreciated
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
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The writing of this story is of an excellent quality, except I find it slightly verbiose. I think perhaps the subject would have been more suited to a dribble Flash.

 Comment Written 06-May-2022


reply by the author on 06-May-2022
    Thank you for reviewing. Appreciated.
Comment from Jayne Renolds
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You got me at the end there. I thought it was going in a different direction. When reading it a second time I could see what was written fit the end result. I thought it was clever.

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 Comment Written 06-May-2022


reply by the author on 06-May-2022
    Thank you for reviewing. As you gave four stars, I am wondering if you have suggestions for improvement?
reply by Jayne Renolds on 06-May-2022
    Improvement only comes when one continues to practice. You did do really well with it though and I did enjoy it. The 4 stars just felt right for me to give.
Comment from Kim Kinakin Tuckey
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I can relate to this story. I always found the car wash fun but my Mom found it very claustrophobic. Great job summarizing those feelings. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-May-2022


reply by the author on 06-May-2022
    Thank you very much. Your positive review and good wishes are valued greatly.
Comment from jessizero
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Automatic car washes are scary enough when you don't suffer from claustrophobia. This was a cute little story in 80 words. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes.

 Comment Written 06-May-2022


reply by the author on 06-May-2022
    Thank you very much Jessi. I appreciate your kind words and good wishes.