Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 99 "It's Funny How Things Work Out"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
I'm so glad you showed up that Realtor, who thought you'd never get your asking price! He thought you were lying, but he didn't know the Shelby family :-)
Some suggested revisions:
The town part looked old and run down.
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The town part looked old and rundown.
We decided we would give our house one more chance to sell by owner,
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We decided we would give our house one more chance to sell by owner.
If we had no luck by the time we were ready to move, we would put it in the hands of another realtor.
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If we had no luck by the time we were ready to move, we would put it in the hands of another Realtor.
September 10 was my last day to work since I planned to join you in Tennessee at the end of the week.
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September 10 was my last day to work, since I planned to join you in Tennessee at the end of the week.
...they were pre-qualified for a veteran's loan for $80.000.
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...they were pre-qualified for a veteran's loan for $80,000.
...who knew all about how to handle by owner real estate sales.
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...who knew all about how to handle by-owner real estate sales.
...suddenly tumbled world-wide losing over 20% of its value in one day.
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...suddenly tumbled world-wide, losing over 20% of its value in one day.
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I think I mentioned that I was often too occupied with my personal life to pay close attention to current events, but I do remember both the stock market crash and President Reagan's memorable words to Gorbachev. They were both very historic moments.
As usual, multiple things were going on in your household! I'm looking forward to reading more of your ongoing story.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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I'm so glad you showed up that Realtor, who thought you'd never get your asking price! He thought you were lying, but he didn't know the Shelby family :-)
Some suggested revisions:
The town part looked old and run down.
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The town part looked old and rundown.
We decided we would give our house one more chance to sell by owner,
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We decided we would give our house one more chance to sell by owner.
If we had no luck by the time we were ready to move, we would put it in the hands of another realtor.
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If we had no luck by the time we were ready to move, we would put it in the hands of another Realtor.
September 10 was my last day to work since I planned to join you in Tennessee at the end of the week.
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September 10 was my last day to work, since I planned to join you in Tennessee at the end of the week.
...they were pre-qualified for a veteran's loan for $80.000.
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...they were pre-qualified for a veteran's loan for $80,000.
...who knew all about how to handle by owner real estate sales.
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...who knew all about how to handle by-owner real estate sales.
...suddenly tumbled world-wide losing over 20% of its value in one day.
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...suddenly tumbled world-wide, losing over 20% of its value in one day.
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I think I mentioned that I was often too occupied with my personal life to pay close attention to current events, but I do remember both the stock market crash and President Reagan's memorable words to Gorbachev. They were both very historic moments.
As usual, multiple things were going on in your household! I'm looking forward to reading more of your ongoing story.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Thank you Mary Kay. You are so helpful. It is so nice to have a punctuations pro reading my story and helping get it right. Of course, I thrilled with the six-star review as well. Some of the world events went by us unnoticed too, but those mentioned we something memorable.
Beth
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You're very welcome, Beth. I'm always happy to help. Occasionally I have to look things up, especially hyphenation of some words -- I try to remember them, but I should keep a list of the ones that frequently pop up. God bless you, my friend. Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from barbara.wilkey
We were stationed in Berlin when the wall came down. It was amazing. We actually could see the difference between free Berlin and Communist Berlin. The same city but totally different.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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We were stationed in Berlin when the wall came down. It was amazing. We actually could see the difference between free Berlin and Communist Berlin. The same city but totally different.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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That is so interesting. I don't think it came down un 1989 but Reagan told him to take it down in 1987. I never quite understood why he told the leader of Russia to talk it down when it was in Germany. Was that part of Germany part of the USSR?
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Because Russia had control over that part of Berlin since WW11.
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Thank you. I thought that might be the case.
Comment from RetroStarfish
I like the way you mix in world events with your memories of your family. You are indeed fortunate to have sold your house before Black Monday, which had such an impact. I also have to say that I'm glad you got a chance to give that real estate agent what for, when he tried to bully you into lowering the price.
This is another well-written and enjoyable chapter in your story.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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I like the way you mix in world events with your memories of your family. You are indeed fortunate to have sold your house before Black Monday, which had such an impact. I also have to say that I'm glad you got a chance to give that real estate agent what for, when he tried to bully you into lowering the price.
This is another well-written and enjoyable chapter in your story.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. Yes it was a pleasure to tell the Realtor that he was wrong and and the house sold for the asking price and we sold it ourselves.
Beth
Comment from Sanku
it is a great piece of luck that the young couple came at the right time and bought your house for the listed price .Saved broker fees!.Thanks for the historical references too .well written
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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it is a great piece of luck that the young couple came at the right time and bought your house for the listed price .Saved broker fees!.Thanks for the historical references too .well written
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Thank you for review and comments. Yes we wee very lucky. If it had happened a day or so later, I wouldn't have been there to answer the phone. This was way before cell phones so they couldn't have reached me.
Beth
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I can't understand whats going on in my head, yours is the third post I read a couple of days ago and didn't review. I only know this because one of the authors of the posts I review sent me a pm, saying it would come off and I wouldn't get a payment. She knew I loved the story. So now I'm going through everything and finding out there are several I didn't write up! So, sorry about this. I'm wondering if there are more going back that I've read and not reviewed. Just know, I am reading!! OMW. I'm getting old, and senile.
Anyway, this post. How you must have smiled to tell that Realtor you'd sold for the asking price!! LOL. and you wouldn't have to pay his fees either!! Wonderful. That was probably your best birthday present that year. I'm glad everything was going smoothly in the end. Now to find you new dream home. Well done, I'm loving this. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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I can't understand whats going on in my head, yours is the third post I read a couple of days ago and didn't review. I only know this because one of the authors of the posts I review sent me a pm, saying it would come off and I wouldn't get a payment. She knew I loved the story. So now I'm going through everything and finding out there are several I didn't write up! So, sorry about this. I'm wondering if there are more going back that I've read and not reviewed. Just know, I am reading!! OMW. I'm getting old, and senile.
Anyway, this post. How you must have smiled to tell that Realtor you'd sold for the asking price!! LOL. and you wouldn't have to pay his fees either!! Wonderful. That was probably your best birthday present that year. I'm glad everything was going smoothly in the end. Now to find you new dream home. Well done, I'm loving this. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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I think you're been reading my regularly and I do appreciate it. Yes, it was good to tell the Realtor I'd sold it. He didn't believe but I sure he checked the paper later which always carried details of sales and he probably learned ti was true. Thanks so much for the review.
Beth
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Thank goodness for that. I am enjoying this book you're writing. :))
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Someone up there was looking after you. Selling your house when you did was a blessing. I'm wondering now if you did finally settle in Tennessee or why not in the lovely state of Florida?
Ralf
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Someone up there was looking after you. Selling your house when you did was a blessing. I'm wondering now if you did finally settle in Tennessee or why not in the lovely state of Florida?
Ralf
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Thank you Ralf. I do believe it was like a miracle that we sold when we did. Yes we did settle in Tennessee and I'm still here nearly 34 years later. My husband didn't like Florida. We both loved the mountains. It is great place to live. Much prettier than Florida.
Beth
Comment from Sankey
Hehe..a giant salt crystal, as opposed to a GRAIN of salt! Ha! God was looking after your house sale, mate! We bought our house in a slump time I think. Built in 1982 we bought it in 1987 and 2 months after we bought it the economy got up and it would have been worth over $100,000 and out of our range! This was another excellent chapter. Sorry no more SIX's for you. Well done no spags!
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Hehe..a giant salt crystal, as opposed to a GRAIN of salt! Ha! God was looking after your house sale, mate! We bought our house in a slump time I think. Built in 1982 we bought it in 1987 and 2 months after we bought it the economy got up and it would have been worth over $100,000 and out of our range! This was another excellent chapter. Sorry no more SIX's for you. Well done no spags!
Comment Written 05-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I thought a giant salt crystal would be less of a cliché. You bought at the right time too. Good for you. I can't believe I had one spag freel
Beth
Comment from Mistydawn
It sounds like you were very luck the couple came along when they did. Now to find you something you like. Your chapter is well-written, very interesting. I look forward to reading more.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2021
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It sounds like you were very luck the couple came along when they did. Now to find you something you like. Your chapter is well-written, very interesting. I look forward to reading more.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Captivating--masterful narration and skillful incorporation of current events. So thrilled you got the best of that dick. List price--way to go!
nothing we saw [appealied=>appealed] to us
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2021
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Captivating--masterful narration and skillful incorporation of current events. So thrilled you got the best of that dick. List price--way to go!
nothing we saw [appealied=>appealed] to us
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2021
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Thank you Elizabeth, I'm so glad you ae still willing to put out all flattering comments on my story. I think it time for you to get a nomination.
Beth
Comment from mermaids
You did well selling your house. Your story is one of transition here with children going to college and the process of trying to find another home. You have a story that also reflects the times. Excellent writing that holds the reader's interest.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2021
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You did well selling your house. Your story is one of transition here with children going to college and the process of trying to find another home. You have a story that also reflects the times. Excellent writing that holds the reader's interest.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and for the lovely comments/
Beth
