Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

Hi Sandra, reminds me of days gone by...
when if one of us kids would've done something
like that to our siblings...Ma or Pa Kettle would've
gone out in the yard...picked a tree...and used every
limb beating the crap out of us...we did pick on each other...
but we knew our limit...and locking up one of our siblings
in the outhouse...that would have been a biggie...

and the trees we eat off of...were lemon trees...
one of our neighbors had a grove of them...he used to let us
sit in the trees and eat the lemons...all of us looked like we were
always puckered up...

and your characters talk just like Pa did...

so Trevor and Reggie got lucky...but I bet Valerie will get her revenge...
speaking from experience...I'm the sibling no one picked on...

this was a fun read...and can't wait to read the next chapter my
amazing friend and writer...sounds like an awesome story... NEXT!!!!...
very well written sweet girl...sending much love...from me to you...
Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2024

Hi Linda, thank you so very much for this amazing review. I had such fun writing it. I had this picture in my head from my childhood days when the loo was outside and my grandfather used to empty it every so often under the apple tree!! Lol. and the coal shed was next to it. Having three uncles, who were close to my age, I had to put up with a lot of their 'jokes'. I wrote these stories using some of my memories. I never managed to get even with them. We laugh about it now, though. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the story. Thank you, my dear friend. Love you so much!!! :)) Sandra xxx

reply by l.raven on 19-Mar-2024

Hi Amazing...well I bet those apples made some very interesting pies...that
would have be one desert I would have passed on...

it's funny the things we find out about our families looking back on them...

and this makes your story even more fun...and interesting to say the least...I'm going to love this...

well amazing...your always so welcome...and I love you in gobs...
but I only have a half gallon of milk left...so before I start shaking all over...I have to go get another gallon...xxoo 🤗🥰💖🌼🙏

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I read this but for some reason the review didn't stick. As I was rereading because I didn't notice the review, I thought, Hmm, I did read this. Who knows what happened. I probably forgot to save.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2024

I've done that so many times I'm begining to think I'm losing my mind! Thanks for reading my friend. Warm hugs, Sandra xx

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This is a neat story. I could have taken place the southern US in the 50's except for a few differences in the dialect. Brother and sisters seem to be the same the world over. This story is another example of your versatility in writing.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024

Hi Beth, I'm glad you liked this one. I think back in the 50s your country was very much like ours, laid back and although children were mischievous, they didn't want to upset their parents or the police for fear of punishment. Thank you for the lovely review, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xx

Comment from Sanku

Exceptional

i loved it! It brought a lot of nostalgic memories .The only difference is that the mangoes replaced apples! Stealing mangoes 9both raw and ripe) were an adventure then . There was goodness all round .people helped each other...I believe in villages it would still be the same...

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024

Those days were happy, far more carefree for the children. And parents didn't need to worry about where their children were. In villages, there was always someone who knew where you were, and a lot of the time, they knew what you were up to! Lol. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this poem, Sanku. Thank you so much for the lovely review, my friend, and the lovely sixth star. Warmest hugs, Sandra xxx

Comment from alexisleech

Exceptional

Delightful! Those were the days, were they not? Days when you could steal apples, leave your bike in the front garden, the 'lav was in an outhouse, and total strangers offered help to lonely, elderly widows. Nowadays, Mrs Coombs would probably have lain undiscovered for goodness knows how long, and her house would have been cleaned out by a passing burglar.
Your excellent writing managed to transport me back in time in a delightful way - I do hope there's more to come!

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024

Thank you so much, Alexis, for this really lovely review and for the golden star!!!! There is another part coming up soon with Valerie seeking payback for her brother. I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xxx

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

goodness, this was fiction writing and very well written. I was wondering what size font you used. It was small but easy to read.

I bet things like this happen when picking apples in daily living. Good thing the boys didn't tell, but I think she would have forgiven them, being they saved her in return.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024

Hi Rosemary, thank you so much for reading my story of sibling rivalry, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Valerie wants payback! Lol. Warmest hugs, my friend. Sandra xx

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Aw, that's a lovely story, Sandra, and good job the boys were nearby hearing her. I suppose you'll be continuing this story. I will be looking forward to that. I loved the colloquial accent. A big hug, Ulla xxx

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024

Thank you, Ulla, I'm glad you enjoyed the accent and the story. The next part has Valerie looking for paypack! Warmest hugs, my friend. Sandra xx

Comment from Jacob1395

Excellent

I really enjoyed this piece Sandra, and I thought the pace of your story was excellent all the way through. I also really liked how you gave the characters their own unique voice which came through really strongly. An excellent piece.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024

Thank you so much, Jacob, I'm glad you liked the story and my characters. It's Valerie's turn in the next part. She's bursting to get her own back. Thanks for the lovely review, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Exceptional

I love this story so sincere and it reminds me how fragile life is and how God sends us help from unexpected places. Hazel, Trevor's mother, came closer. "It'd be no bovver. You must be lonely in that big 'ouse of yours."

Mrs Coombes looked at them all, and tears welled in her eyes. Strange how misfortune can bring about nice things in the end.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024

Hi Iza, thank you so very much for this fabulous review and the golden sixth star! I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading the story. Valerie's payback on her brother is following in a few days. Warmest hugs, my friend :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

This is a fun story about boys being boys. I'm surprised Reggie's sister didn't kill him. Ultimately the two boys did prove to be heroes as they went to the aid of their elderly neighbor after stealing her apples.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024

Don't worry, Carol, Valerie isn't just going to sit back and let Reggie get away with it. :)) Thanks, my friend, for reading part 1, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Warmest hugs, Sandra xxx