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Baseball Socks and Cleats

Getting ready for the game

32 total reviews 
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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Oh that takes me back a few years, John. So many times at breakfast there would be that last minute scramble to get their school things ready. What is it with kids? This is a great contest entry, my friend, and I wish you the best of luck! :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    I?m glad this brought back memories, Sandra. Good ones, I hope.
    Cheers.
    John
reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 16-Feb-2023
    Oh, yes, loads of good memories, and now I have to pleasure of seeing both my sons going through the same with their children! Ahh, such bliss!! Lol.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Paybacks are great, for sure!
Comment from patcelaw
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You did a good job of telling your story and 50 words. It is not easy to tell a story and 50 words or less but you have achieved it very well. Have a great day. I wish you the best in the contest and good luck with your writing. Patricia.

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Thank you, Pat for reading and your fine comments.
    I actually placed 2nd in the contest.
    This post is an extremely shortened version of the first chapter of a baseball book I?m writing (no posts yet).
    I appreciate your stopping by.
    John
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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In just 50 words you've recounted the story of many a household with young kids in sports. Great job:-)

The only thing I would suggest is that you give dad a name just as you did Rebecca. Just for consistency.

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Good point. Thx.
    I appreciate your stopping to read and share.
    John
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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What a fun contest entry, John. I enjoyed reading
it. The dialogue was fantastic and so realistic sounding.
I could visualize everything as I read. You packed a lot
of info and action into your few words as allowed by rules.
Thanks for sharing, Jan

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 15-Feb-2023
    Thank you, Jan. This is a very, very short first chapter synopsis of a baseball book I?m working on.
    Thank you for reading this.
    John
Comment from Thesis
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A good entry to the contest. Anyone who has kids can relate to this. Relatable use of the baseball equipment. Hope they find everything. Wait, where's the bat?

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 15-Feb-2023
    Thank you so much for reading. I do appreciate your time.
Comment from Bill Schott
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This fifty-word story, Baseball Socks and Cleats, has the required word count and follows young Sherlock Holmes through the preparation for ball practice.

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 15-Feb-2023
    Thank you for stopping to read. I appreciate it and your comments.
Comment from GWHARGIS
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I think I just had a flashback. I had kids in sports. Not sure how many times I had to run a forgotten pair of basketball shoes to the school five minutes before the game started. This was such a cleverly written piece. I like that it was mainly done with dialogue. Great job. Gretchen

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 14-Feb-2023
    I?m sure we?ve all endured this post in one way or another.

    Thank you, Gretchen. I appreciate your time.
Comment from Raul1
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This story meets the requirements for the contest. It is interesting and impressive to read. Excellent work! No mistakes found in your story. The sentences flow with clarity. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 14-Feb-2023
    Thank you, Raul. I appreciate your reading and commenting.
Comment from lyenochka
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Lol! Well, the good thing is that Sam is responsible to get up, get dressed, and look for his baseball attire, even if he doesn't know where they are kept. Ah, those were the days! Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 14-Feb-2023
    Sounds like you?ve, "been there, done that".
    Thank you for reading and reviewing.
reply by lyenochka on 14-Feb-2023
    Yes, but my kid would have been having her toothbrush talking to the cup and completely obliviously to the time...😊
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Hehehe. Kids, all parents deal with this cross investigation... specially teens.

The story grabbed my interest. The dialogue is believable. And the characters seem real. I would you recommend it.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2023

reply by the author on 14-Feb-2023
    Thank you Gypsy. I appreciate the kind words.