tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post2957385649311960665..comments2023-08-01T07:08:17.745-02:30Comments on Conversations From Land's Edge: #fridayflash~The Final ConversationAlan W. Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-50820411255744353262010-11-09T08:53:33.088-03:302010-11-09T08:53:33.088-03:30Now that was a cool ghost story! It pulled me righ...Now that was a cool ghost story! It pulled me right along. I really liked the ghost's demeanor, "Well said, Sir." to Peter's crude, "No shit." :)Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628269009060185397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-79554103794578482142010-11-03T07:11:16.252-02:302010-11-03T07:11:16.252-02:30David- Thank you sir. Pleased that you liked the s...David- Thank you sir. Pleased that you liked the story (and the names on the headstones...). A hangover is an acceptable excuse for all writers of crime and noir.<br /><br />Kathryn- Thank you also, kind lady, for those kind words.<br /><br />Ant- Thanks, Mr. Venutolo. You were probably working 24/7 on that fantastic 'Boardwalk Empire' recap in the Ledger.Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-3278637611668630772010-11-03T03:24:37.438-02:302010-11-03T03:24:37.438-02:30How did i miss this, Alan?? Spooky stuff!!How did i miss this, Alan?? Spooky stuff!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413377601369107260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-36307944066446869652010-11-02T22:53:52.714-02:302010-11-02T22:53:52.714-02:30Wow! This was a FABULOUS and incredibly creepy sto...Wow! This was a FABULOUS and incredibly creepy story! As always, you've told it beautifully. My favorite part is: "The uncut grass along the edges was blanketed by brown and orange leaves curled up into small fists. A slight breeze had them gently whispering."<br /><br />Perfection!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-37020656177829576472010-11-02T17:33:02.784-02:302010-11-02T17:33:02.784-02:30Alan, sincere apologies for my lateness. Hangover...Alan, sincere apologies for my lateness. Hangover, cleaning duties and internet probs are my excuses.<br /><br />A great story. Packed with great sentences and superb imagery, I was hooked from start to finish. Very interesting family names I noticed. I wonder where they came from. :-)<br /><br />Excellent work, my friend.David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006533626998905560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-69542964508517651412010-11-02T12:57:31.890-02:302010-11-02T12:57:31.890-02:30Rachel- Happy that it brightened up your halloween...Rachel- Happy that it brightened up your halloween evening, Rachel.<br /><br />Joni- Thanks. Nice to hear!<br /><br />Danielle- You are too kind, my friend.<br /><br />GP- Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I almost didn't include those last two segments thinking it would make the ending too 'pat'.Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-64754885909056179812010-11-01T22:04:27.429-02:302010-11-01T22:04:27.429-02:30I love that name - Barking Spider Pub. Terrific s...I love that name - Barking Spider Pub. Terrific story with chills and laughs alike. Love how you wrapped it up with the blooming Christmas cactus.Genevieve Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16178276724159826428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-86482843356694261482010-10-31T23:01:04.344-02:302010-10-31T23:01:04.344-02:30A most enjoyable tale. Well done.A most enjoyable tale. Well done.Danielle Birchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796467053451208102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-77791316896642800242010-10-31T22:32:10.554-02:302010-10-31T22:32:10.554-02:30I love this :}I love this :}Entre Noushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186796216462041421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-510643743375327052010-10-31T20:44:08.640-02:302010-10-31T20:44:08.640-02:30Barking Spider Pub, what a perfect name. Great sto...Barking Spider Pub, what a perfect name. Great story Alan, so glad I waited until tonight to read it. Yummy shivers.Rachel Blackbirdsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02246966713076881105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-74939714375234022972010-10-31T12:43:03.364-02:302010-10-31T12:43:03.364-02:30Kari- Thanks! I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
D...Kari- Thanks! I'm glad that you enjoyed it.<br /><br />Donald- Yeah, I wish I could hang out in a pub called the 'Barking Spider'. Sounds like it would have atmosphere.<br /><br />Pamila- Thanks. You're right, there is a certain satisfaction in dispatching the likes of Peter. I hadn't thought of Barrymore...how about Willam Powell's voice as 'Godfey'.<br /><br />Steve- Very true. Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-47838607867941307562010-10-31T10:16:51.668-02:302010-10-31T10:16:51.668-02:30It seems to me the bullying maggot got what he des...It seems to me the bullying maggot got what he deserved. I love some of the descriptions in this, especially the opening paragraphs.Steve Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414279461366098783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-84553186388642412792010-10-30T23:33:42.949-02:302010-10-30T23:33:42.949-02:30Hell of an opening line. Great spooky tale, isn...Hell of an opening line. Great spooky tale, isn't it fun doing away with rotten bastards? I liked the voice in the hole, reminded me of Barrymore.Pamila Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398900249578356483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-81999322503790235562010-10-30T23:14:21.984-02:302010-10-30T23:14:21.984-02:30You got a bark of a laugh with the "Barking S...You got a bark of a laugh with the "Barking Spider." And the Christmas Cactus was a nice touch. Thanks.Donald Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299995538611948494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-72148221695695770962010-10-30T15:36:04.465-02:302010-10-30T15:36:04.465-02:30A great story, very atmospheric and well written. ...A great story, very atmospheric and well written. I loved the ghost's dialogue.<br />Kari @ The Best Place By The FireAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-65869800790584980072010-10-30T13:09:27.658-02:302010-10-30T13:09:27.658-02:30Peggy- Thanks! You say the kindest things. I thoug...Peggy- Thanks! You say the kindest things. I thought the 'rubber men' might appeal to the bar crowd...<br /><br />Gillian- Yikes! They'd have to be pretty loud to be heard in SA.<br /><br />Paul- Thank you, sir.<br /><br />Sam- If I ever owned a pub, that's what I want to call it...or 'The Prancing Greyhound.'<br /><br />Aaron- I figured the Christmas castus was the tiny, uplifting moment in this dreary tale.<br /><br />Cathy- As usual, you say the kindest things (blushes). Glad that you enjoyed your new name, up there on marble...Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-48527809727686470312010-10-30T11:31:49.191-02:302010-10-30T11:31:49.191-02:30This has so much going on in it, Alan. Layers of h...This has so much going on in it, Alan. Layers of hidden meanings and connections I didn't even see until I read it in the comments of our friends. Loved the way you brought us back to Doris, and the red cactus flower matching up with Monsieur LaRose. Well written to boot. And HEY! Those NAMES! (I was reading it out loud to Dave and saw the bold names in advance and just started howling! THANKS!!!!!)<br />Happy Hallowe'en!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-52298172118964752802010-10-30T10:18:54.903-02:302010-10-30T10:18:54.903-02:30Ah, the good ol' Christmas cactus. Thanks for...Ah, the good ol' Christmas cactus. Thanks for sharing, Alan.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-91021763870213098602010-10-30T09:33:49.058-02:302010-10-30T09:33:49.058-02:30Fabulous ghost story, perfect for Halloween. To be...Fabulous ghost story, perfect for Halloween. To be honest, you had me at "Barking Spider," I just knew this was going to be a great story.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-66925012577048477132010-10-30T09:05:46.130-02:302010-10-30T09:05:46.130-02:30Very tasty piece of work!Very tasty piece of work!Paul D Brazillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881642426845398389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-68709796284156955522010-10-30T03:03:26.548-02:302010-10-30T03:03:26.548-02:30I can almost hear the screams..
Awesome work!
Ha...I can almost hear the screams..<br /><br />Awesome work!<br /><br />Happy HalloweenA Daft Scots Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922985143036647579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-91331976175604546902010-10-29T23:31:29.173-02:302010-10-29T23:31:29.173-02:30Danielle- Thanks. Halloween really lends itself to...Danielle- Thanks. Halloween really lends itself to sordid revenge stories.<br /><br />Marisa- I'm a big believer in karma, but not shortcuts through cemeteries. Definately a lot of graveyard tales out there this week.<br /><br />Erin- Thanks a lot. I've been really enjoying the "13 Days of Horror" tales that you've been hosting at your blog.<br /><br />Mark- Thanks. I really appreciate that.<br /><br />Debbie- Thank you too. I'm glad that you noticed the names thing. <br /><br />Laurita- Oooh, that was a groaner! And thank you...I liked that sentence as well.Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-28510758066512475232010-10-29T23:26:51.896-02:302010-10-29T23:26:51.896-02:30"Several other rubber men..." How could ..."Several other rubber men..." How could you not keep reading after that description of drunk people? Creepy story, great twist and always that slight tongue-in-cheek delivery that keeps me coming back. Love your imagination.pegjethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255191759031800811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-49651505092654418262010-10-29T22:16:28.692-02:302010-10-29T22:16:28.692-02:30Erin picked out my favourite sentence. I also love...Erin picked out my favourite sentence. I also loved the conversation between man and ghost. It was (and I apologise in advance) spirited.Lauritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688820247531607677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136127029720129227.post-65343061568701356262010-10-29T22:15:47.541-02:302010-10-29T22:15:47.541-02:30This comment has been removed by the author.Lauritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688820247531607677noreply@blogger.com