tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post6000992998291787320..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: LET'S GO TO THE BALLValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-34335252235517593012017-11-29T09:12:56.216+00:002017-11-29T09:12:56.216+00:00Hi Jay. The dress was fine all the way through, ot...Hi Jay. The dress was fine all the way through, otherwise this post would have been entirely different.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-19495672577912780282017-11-28T22:41:45.816+00:002017-11-28T22:41:45.816+00:00Oh, what an experience - it can be SO embarrassing...Oh, what an experience - it can be SO embarrassing to be overdressed and out of place! I'm glad you eventually saw the funny side ... and just hope that the wet, black ink from that date stamp didn't ruin your beautiful dress!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496924033221866102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-91149200893900049052017-11-25T20:10:49.999+00:002017-11-25T20:10:49.999+00:00I have to admit I was trying to work out who Patri...I have to admit I was trying to work out who Patrick was! Haha, great story even if it's slightly embellished. :DLL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-9061029177477642282017-11-21T09:20:32.049+00:002017-11-21T09:20:32.049+00:00Thanks for the praise, Ron. I do appreciate it. Th...Thanks for the praise, Ron. I do appreciate it. This story stems from my first marriage when I was taken to meet the in-laws. A lot of the things in the story were true, but dressed up for the sake of the reader! The places were as named, and the hut as described, as was the fiddler. I thought it would make a good story then and still do. I am pleased you enjoyed reading it. I must try and find Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-54798497774472438402017-11-21T01:06:03.080+00:002017-11-21T01:06:03.080+00:00Valerie, your visual description of not only what ...Valerie, your visual description of not only what was actually taking place, but also how your characters look and feel are always so clear and sharp. There is never a doubt in my mind who and where these characters are.<br /><br />You also know how to tell a complete story in a very short period of time.<br /><br />EXCELLENT writer you are, my friend!<br /><br />Have a great week! And if we don&Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.com