On Tenterhooks
Catching a Barramundi in Australia's Top End.19 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
Compared to you, Lisa May, the things I've done in my life could fit on the head of a pin. This is a fascinating story, told with incredible detail of the flora and fauna found in that part of Australia. The possibility of an encounter with a crocodile, especially as the line of "rocks" started moving, kept me on tenterhooks all the way through. Excellent writing, as always, and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Compared to you, Lisa May, the things I've done in my life could fit on the head of a pin. This is a fascinating story, told with incredible detail of the flora and fauna found in that part of Australia. The possibility of an encounter with a crocodile, especially as the line of "rocks" started moving, kept me on tenterhooks all the way through. Excellent writing, as always, and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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If we gave points for courage and endurance and venturing into difficult experiences in our comparative lives, I think you would win hands down with what you have dealt with and accomplished!
(My story got beaten into 2nd place by what I considered to be an inferior piece, such is my vanity!... it looked to me that the prompt was set up so his particular piece was expected to win and a late run of votes meant that it did.)
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You're so sweet, but you definitely have a higher opinion of what I've accomplished than I have. I'm sorry about your piece being knocked out by one not as worthy, but look at what happened to us both in the Poem for a Child competition. I think the winning poem was wonderful, but we both remember the second place burping spaghetti finisher. I wonder sometimes if the voters are sober when they cast their votes.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
You wrote a very interesting story about your fishing trip. Knowing about the Crocodiles and still staying with the men and the boat, would not have been my action. I have to hand it to you, you are one brave soul.
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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You wrote a very interesting story about your fishing trip. Knowing about the Crocodiles and still staying with the men and the boat, would not have been my action. I have to hand it to you, you are one brave soul.
Comment Written 18-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Thanks for reviewing. Bravery is a strange quality - I don't think I am particularly brave - some situations scare me rigid - but I hate missing out on new things.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This sounds like a grand fishing adventure. You were right in the heart of trouble with danger all around trying to catch the big one. I guess that perhaps it may have been worth it because of the adrenaline rush and the tasty meal. Thanks for sharing this well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 18-May-2020
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This sounds like a grand fishing adventure. You were right in the heart of trouble with danger all around trying to catch the big one. I guess that perhaps it may have been worth it because of the adrenaline rush and the tasty meal. Thanks for sharing this well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 18-May-2020
reply by the author on 18-May-2020
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Thanks for your review. I was just plain scared, but it was beautiful and the fish was certainly tasty.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written story about your fishing trip and the successful catch you have for dinner. The crocodiles can be scary and they are sneaky too and attack when one least expect them to attack.
reply by the author on 18-May-2020
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A very well-written story about your fishing trip and the successful catch you have for dinner. The crocodiles can be scary and they are sneaky too and attack when one least expect them to attack.
Comment Written 18-May-2020
reply by the author on 18-May-2020
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Thanks for your review. I was just plain scared, but it was beautiful and the fish was certainly tasty.
Comment from lyenochka
You're so brave! I loved that you took a " a slalom course through the croc-rocks!" I didn't know most of the other wildlife and wished I knew what those birds looked like. But am very glad you got to shore safely and could enjoy a memorable dinner!
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-May-2020
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You're so brave! I loved that you took a " a slalom course through the croc-rocks!" I didn't know most of the other wildlife and wished I knew what those birds looked like. But am very glad you got to shore safely and could enjoy a memorable dinner!
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 18-May-2020
reply by the author on 18-May-2020
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I sure wouldn't want to do it again! Brahminy kites are big birds like sea eagles, a jabiru is a black & white, tall, long-legged bird like a stork, and corellas are small, white, noisy parrots.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Scary! You provided vivid descriptions and built suspense masterfully in this well-written story; meticulous detail in footnotes as well--fascinating! Hope you enjoyed your dinner. Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 18-May-2020
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Scary! You provided vivid descriptions and built suspense masterfully in this well-written story; meticulous detail in footnotes as well--fascinating! Hope you enjoyed your dinner. Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 17-May-2020
reply by the author on 18-May-2020
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Great review! Thanks. That fish made fine dining.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh my goodness, you wouldn't catch me anywhere near that river with those crocs about! Glad you caught a big fish though, but the fear would have put me off fishing for life! I enjoyed reading about your day trip fishing Lisa, but would not like to experience it! Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 17-May-2020
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Oh my goodness, you wouldn't catch me anywhere near that river with those crocs about! Glad you caught a big fish though, but the fear would have put me off fishing for life! I enjoyed reading about your day trip fishing Lisa, but would not like to experience it! Love Dolly x
Comment Written 17-May-2020
reply by the author on 17-May-2020
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That's the beauty of writing - we can live vicariously without the danger!
Comment from Bill Schott
This fish story, On Tenderhooks, was well-written to place the reader right there with you on that floating crocodile buffet. A hearty group though, maneuvering the "rocks', snagging a sea bass, and making it back in for a heroes dinner. Neat.
reply by the author on 17-May-2020
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This fish story, On Tenderhooks, was well-written to place the reader right there with you on that floating crocodile buffet. A hearty group though, maneuvering the "rocks', snagging a sea bass, and making it back in for a heroes dinner. Neat.
Comment Written 17-May-2020
reply by the author on 17-May-2020
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Thanks for your review.
(Tenterhooks is the correct word... maybe spellchecker thinks otherwise.)
Comment from Louise Michelle
Oh, boy, thanks for this little vacation - great detail made me feel I was right there. Glad there were no mishaps with the croc. You could have embellished it for the sake of drama, but there's certainly nothing fishy about this tale. Don't know if you're familiar with that expression. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 17-May-2020
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Oh, boy, thanks for this little vacation - great detail made me feel I was right there. Glad there were no mishaps with the croc. You could have embellished it for the sake of drama, but there's certainly nothing fishy about this tale. Don't know if you're familiar with that expression. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 17-May-2020
reply by the author on 17-May-2020
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nearly did) but word count left me no space.
Thanks for reviewing. I could certainly have embellished it until readers wet their pants (as I
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Quite a scary fishing trip. So proud of keeping your cool and going on with the fish expedition. Taking a slalom course through the croc-rocks, I was able to breathe more easily when they slipped beneath the surface and swam away.
thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 17-May-2020
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Quite a scary fishing trip. So proud of keeping your cool and going on with the fish expedition. Taking a slalom course through the croc-rocks, I was able to breathe more easily when they slipped beneath the surface and swam away.
thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 17-May-2020
reply by the author on 17-May-2020
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Thanks for reviewing my story, Iza. I liked your story about catching the boot - I didn't know yetis wore boots, hahaha.