Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 38 "Going West"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Rosemary Everson1
What a scary thought at the rest stop; oh man, your mom probably did save your lives. Driving a stick shift is not fun! I have tried so hard to learn how to drive one of those and it sure can give person a headache!
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2020
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What a scary thought at the rest stop; oh man, your mom probably did save your lives. Driving a stick shift is not fun! I have tried so hard to learn how to drive one of those and it sure can give person a headache!
Comment Written 30-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2020
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Yes, that was a scary night. Maybe the guys left because they knew we might be ready for them or maybe that thought some one the truck was crazy and they were sure what might happen if they tried anything. What ever it was we were relieved when they left.
Comment from LisaMay
It's a lovely notion to write your memoir like this for your children. Your week lurched from boredom to drama. Travelling can be stressful at the best of times; you picked a challenging way to travel with kids. I hope you got to see the Ozarks some other time.
Some corrections:
We were now traveling though (through) the Texas panhandle.
spinning like minature (miniature) tonadoes (tornadoes) in every direction.
reply by the author on 30-May-2020
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It's a lovely notion to write your memoir like this for your children. Your week lurched from boredom to drama. Travelling can be stressful at the best of times; you picked a challenging way to travel with kids. I hope you got to see the Ozarks some other time.
Some corrections:
We were now traveling though (through) the Texas panhandle.
spinning like minature (miniature) tonadoes (tornadoes) in every direction.
Comment Written 30-May-2020
reply by the author on 30-May-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments and for catching my errors. I did see the Ozarks later and I loved them. I've seen many mountain chains since then and none are alike. Each has it's on charm. The Ozarks are so green and fresh. I love all the mountain streams and the big rocks scattered throughout.
Beth
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
I enjoyed this story of your Western family adventures. That was a harrowing tale of your encounter with those sleazy men! I'm still not sure how your Mother saved your lives by sputtering the engine, except that it may have been perceived by those possible criminals as erratic, and therefore, possibly dangerous behavior.
Just a few minor errors:
No offence to Texans,
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No offense to Texans,
["offence" is common usage outside the U.S.]
It was concealed in a paperbag
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It was concealed in a paper bag
but you and I couldn't seem to find a comfortable position.
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We walked the street which was the set of the Gunsmoke TV
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Thanks as always for sharing your endearing family memories. You sure had a memorable trip, in numerous ways.
reply by the author on 29-May-2020
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I enjoyed this story of your Western family adventures. That was a harrowing tale of your encounter with those sleazy men! I'm still not sure how your Mother saved your lives by sputtering the engine, except that it may have been perceived by those possible criminals as erratic, and therefore, possibly dangerous behavior.
Just a few minor errors:
No offence to Texans,
-->
No offense to Texans,
["offence" is common usage outside the U.S.]
It was concealed in a paperbag
-->
It was concealed in a paper bag
but you and I couldn't seem to find a comfortable position.
[remove line break before "comfortable"]
We walked the street which was the set of the Gunsmoke TV
[remove line break after "the set of"]
Thanks as always for sharing your endearing family memories. You sure had a memorable trip, in numerous ways.
Comment Written 28-May-2020
reply by the author on 29-May-2020
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Thank you Mary Kay. I always appreciate you. I don't know that Mother saved up either, but we didn't argue with Mother. It was probably our prayers that saved us. God was watching after us..
Beth
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You're very welcome, Beth, and your appreciation is heartwarming.
Haha, never a good idea to argue with Mother! Yes, God answered your prayers, as those guys were probably the same murderers you heard about on the news -- very scary indeed! God was with you, may He always protect you and your family. Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from Mastery
Hi again, Beth. I realize I am not following your story as much as I want to or should. Sorry my friend. God knows it certainly is packed with interesting highlights etc, like:
"To make the trip worthwhile for the kids, we spent a day in a Santa Land amusement park. This was a highlight for them, and they all had to have souvenirs from there."
And: "We came home through Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. In Kansas, we visited Dodge City, with its turn of the century saloon and museum."
I made the trek across country and back three times in my life. Usually, We traveled route 66 across and came home through the Dakota territory, Wyoming etc.
These are memories we will never forget...Right?
Bless you. Good job my friend. :) Bob
reply by the author on 29-May-2020
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Hi again, Beth. I realize I am not following your story as much as I want to or should. Sorry my friend. God knows it certainly is packed with interesting highlights etc, like:
"To make the trip worthwhile for the kids, we spent a day in a Santa Land amusement park. This was a highlight for them, and they all had to have souvenirs from there."
And: "We came home through Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. In Kansas, we visited Dodge City, with its turn of the century saloon and museum."
I made the trek across country and back three times in my life. Usually, We traveled route 66 across and came home through the Dakota territory, Wyoming etc.
These are memories we will never forget...Right?
Bless you. Good job my friend. :) Bob
Comment Written 28-May-2020
reply by the author on 29-May-2020
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Thanks Bob, I appreciate you looking in on it when you get a chance.
It was an interesting trip.
Beth
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:) Bob
Comment from Sankey
This was a great chapter...drama included! Some observations..."dust devils" probably "willy willies" here.
greasy spoon reminded me of a play I did "Greasy Spoon- Eat Here And Get Gas!" (FROM THE FOOD OR FILL UP TANK HEHE.)
Only one spag this time. We finally got th(r)ough Texas
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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This was a great chapter...drama included! Some observations..."dust devils" probably "willy willies" here.
greasy spoon reminded me of a play I did "Greasy Spoon- Eat Here And Get Gas!" (FROM THE FOOD OR FILL UP TANK HEHE.)
Only one spag this time. We finally got th(r)ough Texas
Comment Written 28-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Thank you for the review and the great comments. It is interesting that you have different names for thing in part of the world but it sounds like greasy spoon mean the same thing. Thanks for seeing the spag. I fixed it.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
(misgiving s/b misgivingS; week-long and non-existent: hyphenate or make one word; hyphenate desert-like and seedy-looking; longhorn one word; poured over s/b pored) Love this piece--all my usual comments on your work apply--particular image: ust devil tornadoes. This is gripping--such suspense--scary dudes indeed. I'd bet money on that they were indeed the killers. Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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(misgiving s/b misgivingS; week-long and non-existent: hyphenate or make one word; hyphenate desert-like and seedy-looking; longhorn one word; poured over s/b pored) Love this piece--all my usual comments on your work apply--particular image: ust devil tornadoes. This is gripping--such suspense--scary dudes indeed. I'd bet money on that they were indeed the killers. Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 28-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Thank you so much, Liz. I don't always seem to know which words need hyphenating. You're a big help.
Beth
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Deciding whether one word or two or hyphenated can be tricky--words often evolve from two to hyphenated to one and in the transition from one variant to another often both are accepted. I often look them up to get the latest. (e.g. e-mail=>email.)
Comment from lyenochka
I would say so! You wouldn't forget a trip like that! So glad you were safe but I didn't understand how your mom's trying to turn the engine scared off the convicts. So glad the trip improved after that scary event. That's the kind of vacation you need a vacation to recover from.
"We finally got though Texas " (through)
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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I would say so! You wouldn't forget a trip like that! So glad you were safe but I didn't understand how your mom's trying to turn the engine scared off the convicts. So glad the trip improved after that scary event. That's the kind of vacation you need a vacation to recover from.
"We finally got though Texas " (through)
Comment Written 28-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. I never understood that either. They were aware they we were alert and maybe crazy person was in charge. I think it was more likely the prayers that three of was sending up and it was God that interviened.
Beth
Comment from rhymelord
Dear Beth,
Wonderfully descriptive scene setting writing and phrases make this journey come alive.
"pulled a plastic tablecloth across one of the tables"
evokes a great picture of setting up an "al fresco" meal.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
Regards
Reg
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Dear Beth,
Wonderfully descriptive scene setting writing and phrases make this journey come alive.
"pulled a plastic tablecloth across one of the tables"
evokes a great picture of setting up an "al fresco" meal.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
Regards
Reg
Comment Written 27-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. I appreciate having you on my fan list.
Beth
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
I felt like I was on the trip with you all. I remember the days of traveling with children and would not want to repeat it again. The children had good memories though.
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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I felt like I was on the trip with you all. I remember the days of traveling with children and would not want to repeat it again. The children had good memories though.
Comment Written 27-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. The children do have good memories of that trip. Thankfully they forgot all that boredom of being cooped up in the small space and riding for hours.
Betj
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If we were all like children and could forget the bad and only remember the good, we would be better off.
Comment from flylikeaneagle
Beth: I'm sure you are having fun sharing the stories with your
family. Hope you have loads of photos. Glad you shares your trip
with us. Hug your family. flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Beth: I'm sure you are having fun sharing the stories with your
family. Hope you have loads of photos. Glad you shares your trip
with us. Hug your family. flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 27-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I happy you decide to read this.
Beth
