The French Letter
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Comment from krys123
Cheers, Tony;
> I just hope where there saying they got some good food like they did in the last place.
> "There isn't one thing it's another thing." It's that quote that Rosanna Rosanna Danna quoted that on Saturday night live.
>It seems that seems to happen to Charles and Helen as they seem to be going down the right track and something happens. It's just frustrating for the reader as I want to know what happens.
> Meeting with Mme. Lefuavre Sounds like a very ratcheting old woman with an attitude.
> I really enjoyed reading this as I like to set up chapter of your book and see what they come up other staying over having their car repaired.
> Thanks for sharing this, Tony, take care and have a good one and blessings to you and all your family.
Alx
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2018
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Cheers, Tony;
> I just hope where there saying they got some good food like they did in the last place.
> "There isn't one thing it's another thing." It's that quote that Rosanna Rosanna Danna quoted that on Saturday night live.
>It seems that seems to happen to Charles and Helen as they seem to be going down the right track and something happens. It's just frustrating for the reader as I want to know what happens.
> Meeting with Mme. Lefuavre Sounds like a very ratcheting old woman with an attitude.
> I really enjoyed reading this as I like to set up chapter of your book and see what they come up other staying over having their car repaired.
> Thanks for sharing this, Tony, take care and have a good one and blessings to you and all your family.
Alx
Comment Written 21-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2018
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Good to hear from you, Alex. The quest doesn't seem to be making much progress yet, what with one darn thing after another! Maybe tomorrow, after a good night's sleep! All the best to you and your family, too. Tony
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Looking forward to it, Tony, take care and have you and your family be blessed by the Lord.
Alx
Comment from country ranch writer
Sounds like they are stuck together for another night and having to wait for the car to be fixed before continuing on their journey.. Maybe soon they will be on their way again.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Sounds like they are stuck together for another night and having to wait for the car to be fixed before continuing on their journey.. Maybe soon they will be on their way again.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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That's it in a nutshell. Thanks for dropping by. Best wishes, Tony
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Smiles
Comment from kiwijenny
I liked the reference to la tricoteuse who knitted the hair of guillotined heads...I'm loving the frenchness of this. I took french in school many moons ago. Sometimes I watch movies in french to keep it fresh in my mind
God bless
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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I liked the reference to la tricoteuse who knitted the hair of guillotined heads...I'm loving the frenchness of this. I took french in school many moons ago. Sometimes I watch movies in french to keep it fresh in my mind
God bless
Comment Written 20-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Thanks, Jenny. I appreciate the review. I took the reference from Charles Dickens' Tale of Two Cities - I don't think I've heard of the knitting of hair before. Even more grotesque than his version!
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My memory was from the Scarlet Pimpernel I might be wrong but I thought the crone gathered the heads ...I might be wrong about knitting the hair... groan I've got to google it
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No, you're probably right. I'd forgotten the Scarlet Pimpernel. Years and years since I read that!
Comment from Spitfire
Well written as always, and having been to Paris and other parts of France several times, I enjoy the street and building references. Welcome humor with the dialogue as well as the name of the restaurant. Is there really such a place?
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Well written as always, and having been to Paris and other parts of France several times, I enjoy the street and building references. Welcome humor with the dialogue as well as the name of the restaurant. Is there really such a place?
Comment Written 20-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Thanks, Shari. Glad you?re enjoying it. Yes, there actually is a restaurant called that in Versailles. It was established in 1740.
Comment from ciliverde
Nice work on this chapter, Tony. The two of them seem to be having quite an adventure, even without managing to find the lady they're looking for. Very enjoyable, interesting historical notes thrown in for good measure - I'm enjoying it all,
Carol
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Nice work on this chapter, Tony. The two of them seem to be having quite an adventure, even without managing to find the lady they're looking for. Very enjoyable, interesting historical notes thrown in for good measure - I'm enjoying it all,
Carol
Comment Written 20-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Thanks, Carol. I?m not sure that they are still fully focused on the job at hand!
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I know! Lol.
Comment from damommy
They're having a lot of trouble finding out anything. I hope they're not disappointed when they find this lady. My first car was a Fiat 500. I bought it used in 1961.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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They're having a lot of trouble finding out anything. I hope they're not disappointed when they find this lady. My first car was a Fiat 500. I bought it used in 1961.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Thanks, Yvonne. Sounds like it was a well loved vehicle. Did it have a name? LOL
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Felix. lol. I name all my cars. Isn't that weird?
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your chapter, Tony. I feel as if I am traveling along in the French countryside. That lady with the poodle seems uppity for sure.
The smoking dog eatery sounds like it has much history associated with it. Should 'smoking dog's' be capitalized even though it is only the translated name?
I liked the comment about 'tourists only wear jeans.'
Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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I enjoyed your chapter, Tony. I feel as if I am traveling along in the French countryside. That lady with the poodle seems uppity for sure.
The smoking dog eatery sounds like it has much history associated with it. Should 'smoking dog's' be capitalized even though it is only the translated name?
I liked the comment about 'tourists only wear jeans.'
Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 20-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Thanks, Jan. I appreciate your comments. I wasn't sure about capitalising 'smoking dogs' in that bit of dialogue. You may be right, but I think I'll leave it like that for a little while and see what other people say, too. All the best, Tony
Comment from Ricky1024
"The Dog Who Smokes" was well-written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It read Well and Flowed well with no grammar issues as well.
Adjective Content and Objective Content were both excellent and exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.l
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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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"The Dog Who Smokes" was well-written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It read Well and Flowed well with no grammar issues as well.
Adjective Content and Objective Content were both excellent and exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.l
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Comment Written 20-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Thanks, Ricky. I appreciate your review. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from royowen
The trail that Helen and Charles are on has been revived and revitalised after a trip to see Dr. Laurent, and bumping into Madam LaFauvre, who enlighten them on who Alain Gaudin was purported to be. But the break down just a few Kms from their intended destination. Excellently scribed episode Tony, well done, blessings, Roy
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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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The trail that Helen and Charles are on has been revived and revitalised after a trip to see Dr. Laurent, and bumping into Madam LaFauvre, who enlighten them on who Alain Gaudin was purported to be. But the break down just a few Kms from their intended destination. Excellently scribed episode Tony, well done, blessings, Roy
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Comment Written 20-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Many thanks for the review, Roy, and for picking up the edit. All the best, Tony
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Most welcome Tony