A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "On Being Pushed To The Limit"A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from Debbie Pope
Lordy, mercy, Rachelle. You are too much. You continue to surprise. So, you really like shoveling snow, huh? And, I can't imagine you screaming shut up at anyone, even if it was well deserved.
Everyone has someone in their life that they need to avoid. I've got two people at church that I go to great lengths to stay away from. My story is not as charming as yours though.
This was a very enjoyable read.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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Lordy, mercy, Rachelle. You are too much. You continue to surprise. So, you really like shoveling snow, huh? And, I can't imagine you screaming shut up at anyone, even if it was well deserved.
Everyone has someone in their life that they need to avoid. I've got two people at church that I go to great lengths to stay away from. My story is not as charming as yours though.
This was a very enjoyable read.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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Hahahah. At CHURCH, Debbie? Oy, that's really bad! The celestial repercussions THAT holds over one's head!
And just for the record, it was Bobby -my very quiet husband-- who did the screaming. I just did the Intimidating Body Language thing and got closer as I hissed.
Thanks for the great review. xo
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You and your hissing. I am laughing at you.
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I'm okay with that!! xo
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Good for you. We had neighbors who drove us nuts. They never mowed their yard until someone from the county put a fine notice on their door. Then the grass grew until it was two feet high again. When they moved out, we found out they were squatters. The reason they didn't do yard work was that they didn't want to be seen.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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Good for you. We had neighbors who drove us nuts. They never mowed their yard until someone from the county put a fine notice on their door. Then the grass grew until it was two feet high again. When they moved out, we found out they were squatters. The reason they didn't do yard work was that they didn't want to be seen.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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WHOA!!!! That's wild! (like their grass was!)
Thanks for the very interesting review, Thomas! xo
Comment from tfawcus
Great minds think alike. It seems that you and your husband have a marvellous relationship and one which is about to get much better. Now poor old Mr. Rogers has something else to grumble about apart from Satan and termites. I pity his poor neighbour on the other side! LOL
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Great minds think alike. It seems that you and your husband have a marvellous relationship and one which is about to get much better. Now poor old Mr. Rogers has something else to grumble about apart from Satan and termites. I pity his poor neighbour on the other side! LOL
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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They've shunned him for the entire fifteen years we've lived here. (Too bad they didn't clue us in when we moved in...)
Terrific review, Tfawcus. Thanks for the positive reinforcement. xo
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hi Rachelle: I like reading your stories because they flow so well and I don't get confused. I laughed out loud at the parenthetical "phone" line because it spoke volumes and was really clever and funny. I like those kinds of phrases and statements In writing. BTW: I've actually gotten to like the fly. I've never liked a fly before. As for the apology to Mr. Rogers, he never had a neighbor like this one. -Robert-
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Hi Rachelle: I like reading your stories because they flow so well and I don't get confused. I laughed out loud at the parenthetical "phone" line because it spoke volumes and was really clever and funny. I like those kinds of phrases and statements In writing. BTW: I've actually gotten to like the fly. I've never liked a fly before. As for the apology to Mr. Rogers, he never had a neighbor like this one. -Robert-
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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You are so right about that, Robert!! He'd never trade Mr. McFeely for THIS neighbor!!
Thanks for the positive reinforcement. Your reviews makes me feel great. xo
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a funny and well-paced story that reveals a fun couple with quirky dislikes, and a neighbor who sounds like one's punishment from another life. Loved the observation from the daughter about what you argue about. Hilarious.
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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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This is a funny and well-paced story that reveals a fun couple with quirky dislikes, and a neighbor who sounds like one's punishment from another life. Loved the observation from the daughter about what you argue about. Hilarious.
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Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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HAHAHAH, Bill: "one's punishment from another life." Hahahaha. That is classic!!
And you're right about my daughter's observations. Teens have the most amazing knack for cutting right to the chase, don't they?!
Thanks for the wonderful review. xo
Comment from A. Willow Bends
OMG Hilarious! Did he come back? I mean, did he respond in any way at all? I can so relate to this one. (but mine is a sad story-I had a neighbor lady with rapidly progressing dementia-same stories over and over)
This is very well written, one nearly everyone can relate to in some manner. Love it also that you and your husband have arguments such as we do here. You must be my sister from another lifetime! I so enjoy reading your stuff! (stuff: a very educational word used by ex-language arts teachers!) Have a great weekend and this deserves far more than the lame 5 I have to give it.
Wendy
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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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OMG Hilarious! Did he come back? I mean, did he respond in any way at all? I can so relate to this one. (but mine is a sad story-I had a neighbor lady with rapidly progressing dementia-same stories over and over)
This is very well written, one nearly everyone can relate to in some manner. Love it also that you and your husband have arguments such as we do here. You must be my sister from another lifetime! I so enjoy reading your stuff! (stuff: a very educational word used by ex-language arts teachers!) Have a great weekend and this deserves far more than the lame 5 I have to give it.
Wendy
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Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Surely you jest, my sister of the heart. Your warm (and hilarious) words trump a sixth star any day of the week. These I get to cherish anytime I need an ego boost. xo
He did come back, though it was a couple years....and it was in the form of PRUNING A TREE that was NOT on his property or encroaching it! It went from this full-leafed beauty to the Charlie Brown Christmas tree. My husband went ballistic, but told me, when I got home, "You'll be so proud of me, Honey. I did not take matters into my own hands, even though I really wanted to. I called the cops and filed a complaint." Later, he did see him out in his yard and told him that under NO circumstances was he ever to touch our trees again.
THAT was the last time we had an interaction with him. Oy.