Detour
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Comment from Rachelle Allen
I definitely want more! My always classy Diane...SOUSED? What? After striking a pose, no less? I think that posse of comforters of yours were jealous of how good you looked straddling Robert and Roy in those kitten heels and wanted to get even! What witches!
Anyway, at least there's sousing did not take the poet out of you!
Great addition to the book, Diane! I knew you would knock it out of the park! Xoxo
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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I definitely want more! My always classy Diane...SOUSED? What? After striking a pose, no less? I think that posse of comforters of yours were jealous of how good you looked straddling Robert and Roy in those kitten heels and wanted to get even! What witches!
Anyway, at least there's sousing did not take the poet out of you!
Great addition to the book, Diane! I knew you would knock it out of the park! Xoxo
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Hello, Rachelle!
Goodness!
What a day!
Just wrote you a lengthy reply, and it disappeared into the internet ether!
And that reply was written after I got off the phone with the TC District Courthouse "powers that be" sharing with me that Trial #99 has been cancelled for tomorrow! YAHOO!
What a system.
Felt like I've been held hostage for over a week, and surely all day today!
Could barely sleep last night fretting over the fact that I could not think of a thing to write for a "zippy" version of Detour, and said lack of inspiration would most definitely let you and Gretchen down! (Catholic Guilt 101)
But... I did have a semblance of joy penning this piece especially when my pen wrote that I was summarily soused by the good intentions of FanStorians. (Man! I never saw that coming!)
Thank you for your exceptional rating and spirited review.
I've read all of the versions.
Wow!
What a treasure trove of talent!
Onward to swimming and preparing for Halloween!
Life is good!
fondly,
diane
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You did us proud, for SURE, you little alcoholic, you!! xoxox
Comment from Jim Wile
I'm glad you made the time to squeeze in this chapter, Diane. It was a fun one. I enjoyed all your characterizations of the FanStorians, especially Humpwhistle. I liked hearing about your "unrefined northern Michigan accent and sensibilities" having lived there for 40 years myself. Sorry you missed all the action of the food fight. It was a blast!
This was such fun reading everyone's different versions of the convention.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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I'm glad you made the time to squeeze in this chapter, Diane. It was a fun one. I enjoyed all your characterizations of the FanStorians, especially Humpwhistle. I liked hearing about your "unrefined northern Michigan accent and sensibilities" having lived there for 40 years myself. Sorry you missed all the action of the food fight. It was a blast!
This was such fun reading everyone's different versions of the convention.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Jim!
Honored to be a part of this endeavor!
What a hoot!
Wanted to write more, but if I get called into Jury Duty - should know by 5:10, I wouldn't have had the time.
What a crazy, fun bunch of talented folks!
Thank you!
fondly,
diane
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
LoL.. I love it, Diane. I like your sense of humor. I agree, we all want to make a good impression but some mishaps are possible. I would be super nervous and excited to meet so many people I have imagined.
Well done, a fun read.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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LoL.. I love it, Diane. I like your sense of humor. I agree, we all want to make a good impression but some mishaps are possible. I would be super nervous and excited to meet so many people I have imagined.
Well done, a fun read.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Hello, Gypsy!
This piece was a hoot to attempt.
But you definitely must read what other members have contributed. Goodness! What a talented group of writers; that is for certain!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
fondly,
diane
Comment from royowen
Heh heh, just loved this story, but I don't believe you would ever drink excess, but you can write about it. If there was a convention, it would be an amazing experience even if it only happened once. I takes about 23 hours to fly from Oz to New York, I've made the trip with my wife 4 times. Beautifully written Diane, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Heh heh, just loved this story, but I don't believe you would ever drink excess, but you can write about it. If there was a convention, it would be an amazing experience even if it only happened once. I takes about 23 hours to fly from Oz to New York, I've made the trip with my wife 4 times. Beautifully written Diane, blessings Roy
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Hello, Roy!
I hope you have recovered from my straddling your backside! (That sounds terrible)
No... I don't drink to excess.
Heck! I rarely drink, but I do like one amaretto sour once in awhile.
As for champagne = nope. Never been a fan!
Such a fun "assignment" to attempt.
All in good fun; that is for certain.
Thank you!
Much appreciation,
fondly,
diane
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Wouldn't it be great to have a convention? Well done Di
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Yes, it would!
I remember Alvin T. Etherington mentioning it years ago... but sadly it never took place to my knowledge.
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Very sad, I'll get too old if it doesn't happen shortly, heh heh
Comment from GWHARGIS
You definitely left me wanting more. This was fun and mischievous. I loved your playfulness with Humpwhistle. Big dog, now that's funny. I really enjoyed this. Gretchen
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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You definitely left me wanting more. This was fun and mischievous. I loved your playfulness with Humpwhistle. Big dog, now that's funny. I really enjoyed this. Gretchen
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Hello, Gretchen!
What a hoot it was to pen this piece despite being "under the gun" to get it written and posted today before I head off to jury duty tomorrow... or not. Still waiting for confirmation. What a system of frustration.
Re: Big Dog.
So... my maiden name is Kenel... like a doghouse but with one "n." A lifetime ago, I was teaching junior high/high school students, and one of the students remarked that "Mrs. KT is a lot of fun, but you don't want to get on her bad side, cause if you do, the "Big Dog" will let you have it."
The moniker stuck.
And when Lee. Terry Broxson, Annmuma, and Jay Squires and I joined together to publish "12 New Christmas Stories," well, I mentioned that story , and now I correspond with them using that moniker... :)
Thank you again!
And thank you for the invitation to participate!
fondly,
diane
Comment from humpwhistle
I must apologize for engineering the contraption of your emarrassment. Had I had more time to plan, I'd've arranged for a sedan chair on which you lounge as you made your entrance.
Also, I think it was your box of books from your Christmas story that I was carrying.
Lots of fun, Diane.
Peace, Hump
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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I must apologize for engineering the contraption of your emarrassment. Had I had more time to plan, I'd've arranged for a sedan chair on which you lounge as you made your entrance.
Also, I think it was your box of books from your Christmas story that I was carrying.
Lots of fun, Diane.
Peace, Hump
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Hah!
Don't blow my cover, Hump!
That was my box!
Oh! I would have loved to have ridden in a sedan chair - like in all those old Tarzan movies I used to watch as a kid!
Smiles all around!
Thank you!
fondly,
Big Dog
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is hilarious Diane and I am so glad you joined in the fun here with your version of what happened at this party and I hope you recovered from your hangover and embarrassment and I don't expect anyone really noticed as they were all two sheets to the wind! What a fun post Diane and this put a huge smile on my face, a great contribution to this excellent challenge for all of us, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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This is hilarious Diane and I am so glad you joined in the fun here with your version of what happened at this party and I hope you recovered from your hangover and embarrassment and I don't expect anyone really noticed as they were all two sheets to the wind! What a fun post Diane and this put a huge smile on my face, a great contribution to this excellent challenge for all of us, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Dolly!
Truly was a hoot to attempt.
I went to bed last night not knowing what I was going to pen and so frustrated as I am awaiting news of whether I have jury duty beginning tomorrow.
All I could think of was that if I did/do have jury duty, I wouldn't have time to contribute to the fun.
So I awoke this morning with one thing on my mind: Just do it, Di!
And the result is what you read!
Whew!
Time for a nap!
Thank you!
fondly,
diane
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Glad you made the effort Diane and good luck with the jury service x x x
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Diane,
A lovely Fanstory tribute. Your humor is sharp, and your dialogue and narration is great.
Note: after Tom Ens, it should be "whom," instead of who.
Excellent story,
Diane.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Diane,
A lovely Fanstory tribute. Your humor is sharp, and your dialogue and narration is great.
Note: after Tom Ens, it should be "whom," instead of who.
Excellent story,
Diane.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Much appreciation, Cindy!
Such a "hoot" to attempt!
Thank you for catching my "who."
Much appreciation,
fondly,
diane
Comment from Jessica Wheeler
You are FANTASTIC! I just adore your sense of humor and writing style. This is packed with hilarious, subtle, brilliant little zingers that had me (obnoxiously) laughing out loud. You are a remarkably talented writer, diane!
Xoxo
Jess
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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You are FANTASTIC! I just adore your sense of humor and writing style. This is packed with hilarious, subtle, brilliant little zingers that had me (obnoxiously) laughing out loud. You are a remarkably talented writer, diane!
Xoxo
Jess
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Hello, Jess!
Well, I am truly honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
What a hoot of a challenge to pen this piece... as I await notification of jury duty beginning, perhaps, tomorrow.
So it goes...
Rachelle and Gretchen are truly a pair extraordinaire.
And this world is definitely in need of "fun."
So very pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
fondly,
diane
Comment from judiverse
This is so full of detail, you put my piece to shame. You were able to bring in all the notable attendees, too, which was good. I didn't know about your two bionic knees. It was unfair of them to make you strike such a pose, anyway. Being plied with champagne was so helpful. Not telling what you missed after that. Anyway, you were able to get some poetry out of it to. A very fanciful description. judi
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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This is so full of detail, you put my piece to shame. You were able to bring in all the notable attendees, too, which was good. I didn't know about your two bionic knees. It was unfair of them to make you strike such a pose, anyway. Being plied with champagne was so helpful. Not telling what you missed after that. Anyway, you were able to get some poetry out of it to. A very fanciful description. judi
Comment Written 28-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Aw, judi,
You are much too kind, but I surely am honored by your exceptional rating and enthusiastic review.
I went to bed with nada. Woke up determined to enter a version of something but feeling a bit disheveled as I am to learn later today if I have jury duty beginning tomorrow.
What a week to have jury duty as I just want to bake and prepare for Halloween with our grandsons!
But I certainly enjoyed penning this piece... and now folks know I have two bionic knees and cannot handle alcohol. "One and Done" is my usual mantra!
Thank you ever so much!
P.S.
I adored your version, as you well know!
fondly,
diane
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You're very welcome. You could probably have got yourself exempted from jury duty. Those bad knees, you know. I don't drink much myself. Only on special occasions do I indulge, and it's usually just one glass.
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You're very welcome, and you're also very generous. I wrote mine based more on Rachelle's version, but Gtetchen really had some wild goings-on in hers. It was fun to think of such a gathering. You could always use you bad knees to avoid doing stuff you don't want to--like jury duty. I'm not much of a drinker myself. Maybe a glass for special occasions. judi
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I looked for the part where it mentioned exemption due to age or "infirmities, but there wasn't one.
I don't mind, really!
But I wish I knew for certain; am to call the courthouse at 5:30 this afternoon!
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Check it out! You may get out of serving after all. Just being called for jury duty doesn't mean you'll be selected to serve. You can always make a case then. judi