A Dream, A Fish, A Prayer!
A World Record Shell-cracker Catch!32 total reviews
Comment from damommy
Congratulations on winning the contest. Your story was fun to read. It flowed well with great details and kept my interest from start to finish.
I grew up in a fishing family, and I think I know every spot in Arkansas. lol
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Congratulations on winning the contest. Your story was fun to read. It flowed well with great details and kept my interest from start to finish.
I grew up in a fishing family, and I think I know every spot in Arkansas. lol
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," Damommy! Thanks for the congratulations, review, kind words and taking time to read my work. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill
Comment from roof35
Really liked your story and the positive ending. Hope springs eternal! Your picture was perfect--I could picture you in that boat. You "hooked" me and probably lots of others.
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Really liked your story and the positive ending. Hope springs eternal! Your picture was perfect--I could picture you in that boat. You "hooked" me and probably lots of others.
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Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Greetings, roof35! With such high praise for my work, why only 4 stars? I would appreciate your feedback. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully, Bill
Comment from Barbaraj1
This was an enjoyable fish story to read. I guess like any other sport it
is competitive. If you want something badly enough, you have to go after it
and keep trying.
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This was an enjoyable fish story to read. I guess like any other sport it
is competitive. If you want something badly enough, you have to go after it
and keep trying.
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," Barbara! Thanks for the review and God Bless. Bill
Comment from Y. M. Roger
LOL!! Aaaaah, the die-hard fisherman! ;) I should know, we live near a huge lake and there are fisherman everywhere!! ;) :) Thanx so much for such a fun and honest offering! ;)
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LOL!! Aaaaah, the die-hard fisherman! ;) I should know, we live near a huge lake and there are fisherman everywhere!! ;) :) Thanx so much for such a fun and honest offering! ;)
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," Y.M.! Thanks for the review and God Bless. Bill
Comment from heavenempress
Hi, excellent piece of non fiction story. You expressed in passion and nicely narrated. I really enjoyed this challenge and will try it. Nice presentation, well structured work and liked the writing style. Keep it up!
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Hi, excellent piece of non fiction story. You expressed in passion and nicely narrated. I really enjoyed this challenge and will try it. Nice presentation, well structured work and liked the writing style. Keep it up!
Comment Written 19-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," my friend and God Bless! Bill
Comment from StrengthInNumbers
Hello!
What a great story! I love the way you wrote it. Your writing flows so naturally, I can imagine how you must sound telling it out loud.
After 34 years you're still trying to catch a sunfish bigger than Joeys. And it was worth every dollar and every moment you spent doing it because you clearly love it. Like Sisyphus pushing the boulder up the mountain, and finding joy in the pushing, not the arriving at the top. I grew up with my family going on a yearly fishing trip with my uncle who had a zodiac and was obsessed with fishing. I have wonderful memories of those times, and your story kind of brought me back to those memories. You paint a vivid picture with your words.
Is this photo of the pond you wrote about? If it is, it is beautiful!
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Hello!
What a great story! I love the way you wrote it. Your writing flows so naturally, I can imagine how you must sound telling it out loud.
After 34 years you're still trying to catch a sunfish bigger than Joeys. And it was worth every dollar and every moment you spent doing it because you clearly love it. Like Sisyphus pushing the boulder up the mountain, and finding joy in the pushing, not the arriving at the top. I grew up with my family going on a yearly fishing trip with my uncle who had a zodiac and was obsessed with fishing. I have wonderful memories of those times, and your story kind of brought me back to those memories. You paint a vivid picture with your words.
Is this photo of the pond you wrote about? If it is, it is beautiful!
Comment Written 19-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," my friend and God Bless! Bill
Comment from A. Louise Robertson
This is a well written fishing story. You expressed the challenge and its importance so aptly here. I loved the ending about making dreams come true. This is a down to earth piece that is easy to embrace and take to heart.
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This is a well written fishing story. You expressed the challenge and its importance so aptly here. I loved the ending about making dreams come true. This is a down to earth piece that is easy to embrace and take to heart.
Comment Written 18-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," Louise and God Bless! Bill
Comment from Susan Larson
I wish I still had a six! I can think of nothing more boring than fishing, except maybe golf. But this makes me want to get out there and try it once more. Your really made me feel your excitement.!
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I wish I still had a six! I can think of nothing more boring than fishing, except maybe golf. But this makes me want to get out there and try it once more. Your really made me feel your excitement.!
Comment Written 18-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," Susan and God Bless! Bill
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
That was a good story Bill and a great catch. It didn't take long either. Your perseverance, prayers, and belief in miracles will pay off in the end. The picture and the story make a very good presentation.
Congratulations on your 1st place win. Sorry, I'm so late in reviewing.:)Ralf
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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That was a good story Bill and a great catch. It didn't take long either. Your perseverance, prayers, and belief in miracles will pay off in the end. The picture and the story make a very good presentation.
Congratulations on your 1st place win. Sorry, I'm so late in reviewing.:)Ralf
Comment Written 18-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," Raffaelina! Thanks for the congratulations and God Bless. Bill
Comment from Precious Owuamalam
Great read. "Some dreams do come true," I love that part. You've written so well. Maybe just like your friend suggested. Grooming them after catching them might give you the catch size you've been long waiting for. However, if you want something so badly, you'd do all you can to get it, even if it means going back there a 100 times. Yes, dreams do come true.
You've written well. My very best wishes in the contest.
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Great read. "Some dreams do come true," I love that part. You've written so well. Maybe just like your friend suggested. Grooming them after catching them might give you the catch size you've been long waiting for. However, if you want something so badly, you'd do all you can to get it, even if it means going back there a 100 times. Yes, dreams do come true.
You've written well. My very best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 18-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," my friend and God Bless! Bill