The uninvited guests
A Thanksgiving surprise32 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I've never been a fan of turkey, and now, I am definitely NOT a fan, and probably won't eat it again!! Lol. This is such a lovely story bringing me back some wonderful memories of my own where we had all the kids sleeping on the lounge floor. Your story is sweet in another way as well, with your aunt determined to give you a Thanksgiving dinner. I can understand your father not wanting to have it, just losing your mother. I'm so sorry you lost her at such a young age. I really enjoyed your story, and wish you the best of luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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I've never been a fan of turkey, and now, I am definitely NOT a fan, and probably won't eat it again!! Lol. This is such a lovely story bringing me back some wonderful memories of my own where we had all the kids sleeping on the lounge floor. Your story is sweet in another way as well, with your aunt determined to give you a Thanksgiving dinner. I can understand your father not wanting to have it, just losing your mother. I'm so sorry you lost her at such a young age. I really enjoyed your story, and wish you the best of luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 04-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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Thank you Sandra for your very kind words and review. It is very much appreciated.
Best wishes and regards,
Mary
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Cute. In those days wasn't six children a small number? We had five gurls who had one male sibling. I leave it to you to guess who. .........................................
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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Cute. In those days wasn't six children a small number? We had five gurls who had one male sibling. I leave it to you to guess who. .........................................
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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I can guess who! tough . My brother was the only male with 3 girls.
At the dinner, there were 10 children including my family's four.
Thank you for the review. It is very appreciated.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Spitfire
A fun read although I don't see the purpose of your opening paragraph. I could visualize that small room and the children squeezed into it for nighttime. Love the description of trips to the bathroom. The discovery of worms in the turkey's cavity shocked me. I assume they were burned alive.
Most kids hate vegetables, but the idea of pie for dessert was a good incentive to eat.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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A fun read although I don't see the purpose of your opening paragraph. I could visualize that small room and the children squeezed into it for nighttime. Love the description of trips to the bathroom. The discovery of worms in the turkey's cavity shocked me. I assume they were burned alive.
Most kids hate vegetables, but the idea of pie for dessert was a good incentive to eat.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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Thank you for your generous six-star, kind words and review. It is very much appreciated.
The opening mostly that this was not a pajama party which usually involves sleeping on the floor, pajamas and pillows.
Best wishes and regards,
Mary
Comment from Shirley McLain
Yuck, that would have been totally disgusting finding worms in the turkey. You did a great job, and I didn't see any errors. Enjoy your evening. Shirley
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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Yuck, that would have been totally disgusting finding worms in the turkey. You did a great job, and I didn't see any errors. Enjoy your evening. Shirley
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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Sorry for the delay in answering. My computer acted up.
Thank you for your review and kind words. It is greatly appreciated.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from LJbutterfly
You have written another delightful family story with a detailed description of sleeping in an over crowed New York apartment just before Thanksgiving. I guess the turkey didn't have adequate cooling during its seven hour trip. I remember Franco American Spaghetti; My mother would open one can for three girls for lunch. Yum. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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You have written another delightful family story with a detailed description of sleeping in an over crowed New York apartment just before Thanksgiving. I guess the turkey didn't have adequate cooling during its seven hour trip. I remember Franco American Spaghetti; My mother would open one can for three girls for lunch. Yum. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thank you for your very kind comments and review.
I truly appreciate it.
To me, Franco American Spaghetti was great "Italian" food.
Best wishes and regards,
Mary
Comment from joann r romei
Oh now, how did it have worms, was it not put in the fridge? what a shame, but this does sound like a lot of fun, large groups usually are, especially on the holidays.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Oh now, how did it have worms, was it not put in the fridge? what a shame, but this does sound like a lot of fun, large groups usually are, especially on the holidays.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thank you Joanne for your review. It is appreciated. My guess is that the turkey was not refrigerated on the long trip from Upstate New York to Massachusetts.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this writing prompt entry with us. I am sure that Thanksgiving is memorable and probably one of the best.
The next day, Nana cooked potatoes, carrots, squash, (The following day)
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thank you for sharing this writing prompt entry with us. I am sure that Thanksgiving is memorable and probably one of the best.
The next day, Nana cooked potatoes, carrots, squash, (The following day)
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thank you Barbara, I appreciate your review and comment.
You are correct that the following day should be used. I will change it.
Thank you
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This sounds like a delightful get-together with so many family members that the children had to sleep on the floor in the living room. The author tells a fun as well as a true story about a time when after the mother had died, Aunt Tangie organized a Thanksgiving sleepover for the children of the deceased mother. They had never had a sleepover before so even though the turkey had worms inside they settled for vegetables knowing that afterward there would be fresh apple pie for dessert. A good time was had by all!
Thank you for sharing this true story.
Jesse
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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This sounds like a delightful get-together with so many family members that the children had to sleep on the floor in the living room. The author tells a fun as well as a true story about a time when after the mother had died, Aunt Tangie organized a Thanksgiving sleepover for the children of the deceased mother. They had never had a sleepover before so even though the turkey had worms inside they settled for vegetables knowing that afterward there would be fresh apple pie for dessert. A good time was had by all!
Thank you for sharing this true story.
Jesse
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thank you Jesse, I truly appreciate your kind words and review.
It is appreciated.
Best wishes and regards,
Mary
Comment from Bridge
A very interesting story. I love the artwork you included of the worm . It kind of reminded me when I used to visit my grandmother. She lived in a small apartment. Very well done
With regards
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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A very interesting story. I love the artwork you included of the worm . It kind of reminded me when I used to visit my grandmother. She lived in a small apartment. Very well done
With regards
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thank you for your review and comments. It is very much appreciated.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Anne Johnston
Thank you for sharing this story. How disappointing after smelling that turkey cooking, that it had to be thrown away. But it was nice for family to be together, and I am glad you enjoyed your spaghetti sandwich.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thank you for sharing this story. How disappointing after smelling that turkey cooking, that it had to be thrown away. But it was nice for family to be together, and I am glad you enjoyed your spaghetti sandwich.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thank you, Anne, for your kind review and kind comments. It is appreciated.
Best wishes,
Mary
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You are welcome