tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post6128866522889270446..comments2024-03-27T13:16:32.943-05:00Comments on Western Fictioneers: The Story Behind the Story: The OddsmakersWestern Fictioneershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683314579075461026noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-38386965152930512702016-05-05T03:19:08.444-05:002016-05-05T03:19:08.444-05:00Very much enjoyed that, Rich. Very much enjoyed that, Rich. David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-49195901644654561112016-04-28T09:12:53.111-05:002016-04-28T09:12:53.111-05:00What's funny, Charles, is that I started going...What's funny, Charles, is that I started going out in the afternoons to get away from the salesmen, UPS guys, FedEx trucks, and other distractions here. Richard Proschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314680709014254183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-72679994392647634872016-04-28T09:08:50.332-05:002016-04-28T09:08:50.332-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Richard Proschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314680709014254183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-75836888368352295992016-04-27T21:28:46.949-05:002016-04-27T21:28:46.949-05:00I'm not sure if this is introduction is a hint...I'm not sure if this is introduction is a hint to get out in the world where the stories come to you, or stay at home where you live to write them. Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-19724661564041018842016-04-26T23:11:40.184-05:002016-04-26T23:11:40.184-05:00Fun story, Rich. Loved the ending. Great job.Fun story, Rich. Loved the ending. Great job.thomasrizzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762315714546553945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-87781861206981649792016-04-26T21:26:35.401-05:002016-04-26T21:26:35.401-05:00Another fine story, Rich! And I really enjoy the &...Another fine story, Rich! And I really enjoy the "Rest of the Story" feature you set it up with.<br />Oh, yeah ... Thank Doris for me, too.wayne d. dundeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12468818760811792020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-89454492830884743862016-04-26T18:39:08.434-05:002016-04-26T18:39:08.434-05:00Thank you, Pete! I just wonder if those boys at th...Thank you, Pete! I just wonder if those boys at the coffee shop were up to the same shenanigans. Richard Proschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314680709014254183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-33939818776014964252016-04-26T18:37:48.311-05:002016-04-26T18:37:48.311-05:00Thanks, Doris! Really appreciate your taking the t...Thanks, Doris! Really appreciate your taking the time.Richard Proschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314680709014254183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-44719750167342395302016-04-26T18:37:20.112-05:002016-04-26T18:37:20.112-05:00I had so much coffee that afternoon it's a won...I had so much coffee that afternoon it's a wonder I didn't!Richard Proschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314680709014254183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-24627597969499179052016-04-26T18:36:17.484-05:002016-04-26T18:36:17.484-05:00Thank you, Cheryl! Stories are sorta like that cra...Thank you, Cheryl! Stories are sorta like that crazy guy. They take you by surprise and you just hope they don't kill you!Richard Proschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314680709014254183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-77726080111283362202016-04-26T15:58:27.455-05:002016-04-26T15:58:27.455-05:00Great story, too! I didn't see that end coming...Great story, too! I didn't see that end coming.Peter Brandvoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008419428583093754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-87063986429483517552016-04-26T15:04:53.569-05:002016-04-26T15:04:53.569-05:00Perfect. I so enjoyed the story, and related to th...Perfect. I so enjoyed the story, and related to the event that inspired it. Thanks DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-14999133454604377862016-04-26T14:53:23.532-05:002016-04-26T14:53:23.532-05:00Great post, Rich. You made Mean Pete pee his pants...Great post, Rich. You made Mean Pete pee his pants!Peter Brandvoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008419428583093754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-17821188411409958452016-04-26T13:32:59.754-05:002016-04-26T13:32:59.754-05:00Rich, we never know where story ideas are going to...Rich, we never know where story ideas are going to come from, do we? I'm just glad you lived to write the story! In our world, that kind of thing can't be ignored or taken lightly. I hope they did report him--they knew who he was--and that the cops went and had a talk with him. Sometimes, that's all it takes. Everyone loses their temper and says things they regret--but when a cop rings your doorbell and asks you about it, it tends to make an impression--and keep you from doing it again. Or, if you're truly a nutcase, maybe you try to shoot the cop for daring to call you on your bad behavior...another gamble. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing. I always love to hear these stories--so glad yours had a very happy ending.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.com