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Recent Reviews for Tom Hyland

The New Jerusalem - Chapters 1 - 5 (Book) - 8/12/2009 7:04:40 AM
'Huge read. Huge entertainment..

The New Jerusalem - Chapters 1 - 5 (Book) - 9/21/2008 6:30:08 PM
Just keeps rolling right along. Enjoyable read, at least it was for me. Something different from the romantic novels I have been reading. More like the truth and not fiction. I loved it and glad you can write so well. Keep it up and hope the book sells well. I like the title, It is good for the scenes here.

The New Jerusalem - Chapters 1 - 5 (Book) - 5/29/2008 7:22:13 AM
Tom - I really enjoy your story so far, but have two questions for you: 1 - Is it necessary to rant...as in RANT, SHOUT, SCREAM...at your reader? I think it detracts from your story when used as often as you do. Word[s] repetition for emphasis is just as effective and less offensive to the eyes. 2 - If this is to be a hand-held book (in lieu of an e-book while reader is on their computer), why not name the article or book you reference and use "quoted passages" from same, rather than use the URLs to a website or ask reader to Google? Keep the reader into your book, not running off to their 'puter :o) Just a few suggestions, Tom, cause I like this story... ~~Micke

Bawlmer, Merlyn - Home of The Hons (Book) - 8/30/2004 9:31:52 PM
As I read your story,I was taken back in time! I was a little girl again. who said you can't turn back the clock!I remember those days of "outhouses" and "parlors" and drawing water from a well. Those were the happy days we all need to remember, from time to time. THANKS! JUANITA JONES

Bawlmer, Merlyn - Home of The Hons (Book) - 10/14/2003 1:12:35 PM
You are an excellent writer !!!

CRAPOLA (Short Story) - 10/29/2009 5:57:49 AM
...and for Xmas I will give my beloved brother PeeWee another hole on his behind, so generous and forgiving that I am! EDvard, not so "Ole" Brother

CRAPOLA (Short Story) - 10/29/2009 5:30:25 AM
Luckily, hairy old wolfmen like myself don't have to go out and buy a costume - we just get naked!! But yer Ghoulish outfit with goulash vomit on it, sounds delightful! PS: My very old Brother Edvard is a very dirty old man (er, I mean - dirty old vampire.) You should see his dirty old baby pictures!

GoodYear Eagles Suck (Short Story) - 9/6/2009 7:08:25 AM
Yikes! The pocket book seem to get depleted regularly. Tires, gotta have em. Why do they make crap tires? Answer, in the olden days when you bought tires, you wanted the best. You wanted to be assured by the makers that your family would be safe if you bought the best tires so you didn't mind paying a bit more than usual. And the makers were proud of their product.Today, the makers know that you will fork over lots of moola for their crap tires because there is no longer any pride in what a company manufactures. They know you'll buy their junk on your credit card if need be and if there are issues like loss of life or limb you'll probably sue but that's ok with them because they have lots of money to pay their lawyers to keep you waiting and to blame your driving habits because their crap costs so little to make and the public in general is stupid (not you Tom) but in general anyway. And that's how modern business works. New is always better eh!!! Sorry to hear of your troubles with tires. Hugs, J'nia

GoodYear Eagles Suck (Short Story) - 9/6/2009 4:36:15 AM
By the fact that I am reading this I can assume that Mr.Keegan never responded, exactly why our country and its long time businesses are a mess. Sadly Tom they just don't care anymore like they did in the 50's, 60's and such when they had pride and having a good reputation and name mattered. They used to want a lifetime customer, now they only care to "get you" once and take advantage! Good luck from a Michelin man :)

GoodYear Eagles Suck (Short Story) - 9/5/2009 12:05:35 PM
What a terrible experience for you Tom. And what an "eye opener" I recently had to replace my two front tires (Michelines) due to what's called weather splits. The tires had full tred but one or two blow outs were waiting to happen. I was told this is caused by mostly short short driving trips. So much for consolidating trips to town to save on gas. As high as it is the cost of gas would have been cheaper. Also they emptied all four tires and replaced the air with something but I can't remember what it's called. Life does get tedious doesn't it.

GoodYear Eagles Suck (Short Story) - 9/5/2009 6:54:30 AM
I have winter and summer tires by Fulda, had those in my other car too, best buy ever. over 35.000 miles on both of them and looking new. They are from Germany. But you have also in Europe expensive Pirelli, Michelin, ect, that will set you back an indecent quantity of money and that aren't worth a s**t. Georg

THE HISTORY OF MANKIND (Short Story) - 7/12/2009 9:29:13 AM
Cleverly written there my friend. You could probably send it to a magazine or two and it would be available to more readers. Very funny. Hugs, J'nia

THE HISTORY OF MANKIND (Short Story) - 7/12/2009 12:07:00 AM
After reading the above article I wonder why God didn't stopped when He was winning...with brainless monkeys. Georg

IRISH CATHOLIC GOLF (Short Story) - 6/16/2009 3:05:10 PM
Oh, this is funny! LOL Well done, Tom; but it just goes to show you: "It's not nice to mess with Father God!" LOL (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D Love the piccy; too cute!

IRISH CATHOLIC GOLF (Short Story) - 6/16/2009 1:48:44 AM
Get your own earth-discharging wire deep on the ground, maybe it will help when the Pissed Off Supreme don't miss your sorry ass. EDvard,

IRISH CATHOLIC GOLF (Short Story) - 6/15/2009 11:07:21 AM
Hi Tom, So much can be read into this quip... I like it a lot... Thank you for sharing this new poetic liscense you have... In Spirit, Bear

Verizon Vindication! (Short Story) - 5/29/2009 5:05:26 AM
Anytime your phone doesn't work...step into the shower and get wet, then...RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG! ! ! ! ! It never fails. Georg

VERIZON SUCKS ! (Short Story) - 5/14/2009 5:18:08 PM
Yours too eh! We were recently threatened by Telus (tell us what? I might ask.)Said we had to pay 3 months today or be cut off. So we paid. Then the calls began, calls to clear up the problem, which took us on a 'round the world tour lasting some 40 days.The problem was that they were sending our bill to an address across town for 3 months and no one there paid it, of course. Turns out that it was a computer glitch and non too soon did we discover this as I spent a few hours driving around looking for the address they had been sent to. I was ready to call the cops. How do you say, "thank you for your crappy service in Hindi, or Tagalog, or Punjabi?????

VERIZON SUCKS ! (Short Story) - 5/14/2009 9:37:10 AM
I completely agree with you about the computer voices. But at least when you finally reached someone, they spoke English. How can you cuss at a computer voice? When I have had trouble and had to call, it was usually someone who spoke some foreign language, and lived in India.

VERIZON SUCKS ! (Short Story) - 5/14/2009 7:08:53 AM
Thank goodness you are well...errrr...alive and kickin'! This has been the longest dry-spell by you: no poems, stories, etc! But with the dry-spell comes the worry of where are you? What has happened to you? Accident? Illness? Alas, the old non-service-provider attack! Be sure they give you credit on your "bill" for the non-service down time...before you pay the bill. YOU have documentation of dates, times, names. Most all communication companies pre-charge for monthly service. There is nothing more frustratin than having computer-voices answering your calls....grrrrr! But it's good to see you online, again? BTW - Has anyone heard from George Carrol? I'ts been 1 week and 1 day since his surgery, and no word from/about him that I know. Blessings and Love, Tom...good to have you back - Micke

OATERS (Short Story) - 3/3/2009 6:43:01 PM
I have just seen the movie that Randall mentions. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing this tribute to the genre, Tom. Love and peace, Regis

OATERS (Short Story) - 2/22/2009 12:19:51 PM
Super. What memories! Have you seen the remake of 3:10 to Yuma with Russell Crowe? I haven't, but I plan to in a few days. Take care.

OATERS (Short Story) - 2/17/2009 5:17:47 PM
love your listing! Remember every one of them. Does that mean I'm old? Where did you obtain the pic of the horse?

OATERS (Short Story) - 2/16/2009 9:04:56 AM
Love that pic. My kind of horse; kickin back, thinkin horsey thoughts and dreamin horsey dreams. I love the Westerns, even when they show a jet-contrail in the corner of the sky, and even when Hopalong jumps into the river and comes out the other side dry as a bone still wearing his white hat, and even when the Apaches were great horse-riders (mostly, Apaches thought horses were delicious), and even when those six-shooters managed to fire 20 or 30 shots (Hollywood rocks). Bring back the Oaters -- I love 'em :-) Ted

OATERS (Short Story) - 2/16/2009 7:42:29 AM
I hear you. Now adays it is the youthful directors and producers who garner the finances needed for them to produce crap reminiscent of their ninteno and x box fascination as kids. They like hi tech and special effects and where did the story line got? Was there one? Does anyone care? And gratuitous sex plastered over the large screen using air brushed body doubles? Bring back the OATERS. Cheers, adeose to ya J'nia

OATERS (Short Story) - 2/16/2009 3:13:45 AM
Been a big fan of the genre since I was a tiny tyke, and I've seen nearly every Western movie ever made. And suprisingly, the latest Hollywood Western - Appaloosa - with Ed Harris and Jeremy Irons ain't too bad. But I did prefer the original 3:10 To Yuma with Glenn Ford over the recent re-make with Russell Crowe. And if you wanna read a good Western novel, check out Ed Kostro's 'Gold River Canyon' - available in the A.D. Bookstore!

OATERS (Short Story) - 2/15/2009 11:13:17 AM
Not making "big-time" at the theaters, now...but what is new-genre today will be "old-hat" tomorrow, and maybe the Western will return...lotta great ones in the past. Have you seen "Open Range"(2003)? Star and Director - Kevin Costner; co-stars - Robert Duvall and Annette Bening. Great Western. Your list brings back memories of the great ones! Blessings and Love - Micke

PROPANE WARNING! (Short Story) - 2/13/2009 8:57:02 AM
Excellent article/story, Tom. Over many years of living in trailers, I have come to the conclusion that propane and their regulators were designed for recreational use (i.e., in nice weather) and are hazardous for use in below-freezing environments. I feel strongly enough about this to have gone all-electric in my own trailor. The ocasional power-outtage is preferable to DEATH by propane fumes or explosions. Glad you got out of there and survived. Ted

PROPANE WARNING! (Short Story) - 2/13/2009 7:43:20 AM
Thank God your are alive to tell this disturbing story. I wonder how many people died of this same thing, thinking by family that it was just old age or an accident and there is no one to blame. Your letter and this story may save lives. I hope so. Hugs in a chilly climate, J'nia

PROPANE WARNING! (Short Story) - 2/11/2009 10:51:41 AM
WOW! Glad you mde it through; sorry you had to go through this, Tom! Powerful writing! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

BEWARE THE TRILATERALISTS! (Article) - 11/19/2009 1:12:03 AM
Dead on, Tom. They hide in plain sight and rob us each night. Inch by Inch they tighten their grips, the time has come to fatten their lips.

BEWARE THE TRILATERALISTS! (Article) - 11/18/2009 7:47:15 AM
Nobody told me that the new policy name is Bend Over, cos...no way José! Georg

BAIL-OUT VETS FUND (Article) - 11/18/2009 3:40:13 AM
It appears that the only decent people are those that fight and take care of War Veterans, that otherwise the Silent Majority have forgotten once the fourth of July fireworks smoke clear. The Bail Out Vets Funds is a cry of outrage that should shame the politicos, from the President to the last intern, as there were grandiose acts of generosity to the banks in trillions while one million soldiers claims are sweep under the proverbial rug. Maybe the soldiers have fought against the wrong enemies. Georg

BAIL-OUT VETS FUND (Article) - 11/17/2009 7:01:56 AM
Gargantuan idea and I hope it has an impact. Yes, and bring the warriors home and pay them enough money so that they can eat steak and cake and honey and have spending money too. Prisoners in our prisons get treated better than our heroes are in this strange land of promise. J'nia

BAIL-OUT VETS FUND (Article) - 11/17/2009 6:54:31 AM
"A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH - A SINGLE STEP!" GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS - AND ... THEIR WIVES ... AND THEIR CHILDREN ... AND THEIR FAMILES ... THESE - THE BACKBONE OF 'AMERICA THE FREE - HOME OF THE BRAVE' ...

HOW DO YOU SPELL - CRAP? (Article) - 11/16/2009 6:12:40 AM
You still looking? man, that one is easy! How do you spell crap? ask any politician, they are the masters in grammatical crapola! Georg

HOW DO YOU SPELL - CRAP? (Article) - 11/16/2009 12:53:44 AM
As always , well said, Tom. I found another way to spell crap is B-I-G, as in Big Government, Big Corporations and even Big Unions.

ANCESTRY.COM REUSES REFUND! (Article) - 11/15/2009 4:07:24 PM
my goodness!

HOW DO YOU SPELL - CRAP? (Article) - 11/15/2009 4:04:45 PM
interesting read

ANCESTRY.COM REUSES REFUND! (Article) - 10/31/2009 7:25:58 AM
Oh how frustrating for you. Sorry to say but this sort of thing happens so very often. The obscure loop holes are so well camouflaged it would take a lawyer a week of Sundays to find them. Sorry you lost $$$ on this and on your tire debacle. Hugs, J'nia

ANCESTRY.COM REUSES REFUND! (Article) - 10/29/2009 4:59:03 AM
Knowing too well my ancestry ain't going near nothing that names itself Ancestry or Hillbilly's Cousin, no way, no how, no chance José... EDvard

ANCESTRY.COM REUSES REFUND! (Article) - 10/28/2009 4:34:07 PM
Thanks for the info Tom, Never got involved with them. Rest assured that now.. I never will.

3 H - P 10 (Article) - 10/1/2009 6:04:36 AM
I am amazed that after all that as been said above from so many people we haven't yest a guillotine on Washington Hill going full time. After all, with single shot guns in 1860s they cleaned 100.000.000 buffalo! Georg

3 H - P 10 (Article) - 10/1/2009 5:51:59 AM
The last episode? Now where the hell am I gonna find some Horrendous Hogwash when I need some??!! PS: I see my brother Edvard called you a sick puppy. I've got some slighty chewed up rawhides and Milkbones if you need some - they always seem to fix my pups, right up.

3 H - P 10 (Article) - 10/1/2009 1:29:46 AM
We've replaced George W with Barack Obama, Tom. That's like replacing Barack Obama with George W. Same theives in congress...some change huh! We should replace them all with The Philadelphia Mummers. They put on a silly show too... but at least they have good hearts and do good things.

3 H - P 9 (Article) - 9/14/2009 5:24:32 AM
And, think about it - what IS a SONG after all? Is it not a POEM set to MUSIC? Exactly why I like and listen to Country Western songs; almost all of them are poems, and they rhyme, too! And quit callin me Quick Draw McGraw, hombre! I have far too many nicknames, already, and I don't need Mean Tall Woman gettin more crazy ideas from the likes of you! And where's that cigar??!!

3 H - P 9 (Article) - 9/13/2009 12:24:35 PM
Well, it's about time you resurfaced, Tom! Was beginning to worry 'bout your "silence", and that you were satisfied with all the goings-on in the world :o) Nawwww...we can't let that happen!! Blessings and Love - Micke

3 H - P 9 (Article) - 9/13/2009 11:03:42 AM
Now that 3 H, is that the Preparation H you are using those days? Ans are P 9 a new name for little Dick? You are a sick sick puppy! EDvard, the only sane Ole

3 H - P 8 (Article) - 8/31/2009 4:45:45 AM
The Chiropractors do "it" with their hands! Bwaaaahahahaha! EDvard, the nasty Ole Cuz

3 H - P 8 (Article) - 8/31/2009 4:36:06 AM
Holy Smokes, Batman - A Free Commercial on A.D.! Thanks so very much, my friend, and I might have to hire you as my P.R. Man! And once again I must say: Chiropractors Are Unsung Heroes!!

BOB BELL NISSAN - TRUE STORY (Article) - 8/26/2009 8:05:45 AM
Tell her to buy a set of jumper cables (keep in trunk, not her garage), find a reliable repair garage, and join Triple A. And NEVER take a car to Dealer for repairs! Always read the small print on warranties. Warranties are only good while you pay for 'em, and not use 'em. Eye-opening article for many to learn from, Tom! Blessings and Love - Micke

BOB BELL NISSAN - TRUE STORY (Article) - 8/26/2009 2:56:46 AM
Labor = $ 187.03 Hey, do you know how long it takes to pop in a new battery??!! About 5 minutes, and add another 5 for sticking in that new air filter that your friend insisted they do (yeah, right). And My God, all that paperwork - that takes bunches of both time and labor!

BOB BELL NISSAN - TRUE STORY (Article) - 8/26/2009 12:22:40 AM
Better Business Bureau, that's a place you should go, and print this story in full on a fly poster and put it on thees and cars around the dealership, send those to all the newspapers around, you will se how fast the dealership will run to tell that all was a tragic misunderstanding! Georg

3 H - P 7 - (Article) - 8/24/2009 3:33:07 AM
Can man get constipated by drinking Crazy Glue? EDvard, Ole Brother DEAR VARD-ARK ... YES - but this condition can be quickly remedied with a double-dose of Epsom Salts, laced with fingernail polish remover ... if this fails to get the desired results, try two quarts of Liquid Plumber ... then, call PEEWEE in the morning! Now you know why olde Brother Edvard wanders Sweden in that outfit, but I sure wish you hadn't advised him to call me! Brother Pee Wee

3 H - P 7 - (Article) - 8/24/2009 2:31:01 AM
Tell John Martin I wasn't his Sergeant but his Lt. Colonel at the time if he not blind can see in the provided photo the long strips on my shoulder, maybe he was a the time on Marijuana Detail? Now, how do you comment on the literary porridge above? one must write it with a spoon! Georg

COUPLES (Poetry) - 11/20/2009 3:07:57 AM
Now I know why you appear in the Guinness Book as # 1 Peeping Tom, it's a long time record of bedrooms windows voyeurism!!! EDvard, Ole Cuz

COUPLES (Poetry) - 11/19/2009 11:01:31 AM
I agree..... :)!! love Tinka

Fact, Fate, or Fiction? (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 7:23:07 PM
Well,Diamond Jim Brady used to say "rack'm, play'm, and pay".... Be always safe, Karen

Fact, Fate, or Fiction? (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 9:55:59 AM
RACK 'EM!... IS RIGHT, TOM! NOW, I DON'T PLAY POOL, BUT YOUR IMAGERY IS DYNAMIC...I 'FELT' THE TENSION IN THE AIR. I KNOW BY NOW YOU ARE FEELING MUCH BETTER...WE ALL TAKE CHANCES...SOMETIMES WE WIN AND SOMETIMES WE LOSE....SO, FACT, FATE OR FICTION ALL COMES UNDER ONE 'ROOF' CALLED...A GAME...RACK 'EM! BLESSINGS AND THANKS FOR SHARING. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Fact, Fate, or Fiction? (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 9:35:08 AM
Wellsir, there is a lot of wisdom in your play. =] Well done! (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Fact, Fate, or Fiction? (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 7:45:58 AM
As one of those that kick balls since the age of twelve,,,before a championship play I would have asked the Eight Ball a thing or two before breaking!!! Only schmucks hits the cue ball with the wrong side of the pool stick like it was golf time! EDvard, Ole Cuz

SHE! (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 6:54:16 AM
You You are You are friend's You are friend's poet! Georg

SHE! (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 11:47:31 PM
Awwww, sweetly written and yet so endearing... Be always safe, Karen

SHE! (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 7:23:32 PM
Sweet write about someone sweet, Tom. I am honored that you would be inspired to use the format of my latest "poem." Love and peace to you, Regis

FINALITY (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 8:10:07 AM
A fine tribute, well stated. Cheers, Dan

FINALITY (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 5:35:24 AM
Eulogy from one bull-shitter to another, no one should be permitted to do otherwise, ashes to the ashes and dead sailors to the sea. Finality doesn't need an end! Georg

V E T E R A N S (Poetry) - 11/12/2009 11:53:28 AM
A most apt and timely acrostic, Tom. Well done. Well expressed. Thank you. Love and peace to you, Regis

V E T E R A N S (Poetry) - 11/12/2009 2:02:44 AM
AMEN!! BEAUTIFUL tribute to our Veterans who serve and served. Wonderful write; well done, TomKat! BRAVO! *SALUTE* (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

V E T E R A N S (Poetry) - 11/12/2009 12:26:49 AM
"No better friend, no worse enemy" 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed" US Marines, USMC Semper Fi

V E T E R A N S (Poetry) - 11/11/2009 8:47:31 PM
Well done Tom! I salute you for the kind words and honorable mentions.

V E T E R A N S (Poetry) - 11/11/2009 7:11:05 PM
Tom, Thank YOU, Sir, for remembering and honoring those who serve(d). Aren't YOU a Veteran? If so, thank you for your service; if not, thank you, anyway. =] LOVES YA! (((HUGS))), Karla.

Freedom Isn't Free! (Poetry) - 11/11/2009 7:34:50 AM
You give me "MUCH" to think about, feel Blessed for! and so much more TOM! Thank you for sharing this "HEARTFELT" write "THEN" and still affective to this day and always will! God Bless YOU and YOURS! "FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE" in all equality! Blessings and Hugs, Warrior PurpleSHEE

HOW DO 'THEY' SCREW US? (Poetry) - 11/9/2009 7:14:17 PM
I'm not sure if they are good at "screwing" or if the majority of the population is good at getting screwed. ok, both.

HOW DO 'THEY' SCREW US? (Poetry) - 11/7/2009 9:28:20 AM
The three most valuable people man can have as a close, close friend or family member: 1. Attorney. 2. Mechanic. 3. Accountant. How many times can you say you haven't been royally screwed by any of the three?

HOW DO 'THEY' SCREW US? (Poetry) - 11/7/2009 7:24:47 AM
"How Do They Screw Us?" ...Let me count the ways. I really enjoy hearing a good blast in the morning. I think you would be a great call in host on a radio station somewhere. Love it. J'nia

HOW DO 'THEY' SCREW US? (Poetry) - 11/7/2009 2:37:51 AM
This is when I'm glad I don't have a car: I rely on foot power (not to mention, CRUTCH power)! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( Shame!! But still a good write; rant on, TK! I hear ya....

HOW DO 'THEY' SCREW US? (Poetry) - 11/7/2009 2:08:09 AM
Long time ago I learned that if you wish to have a job in your car properly done and cheaper...do it yourself (sorry, I am a electrical and mechanical engineer) Georg

HOW DO 'THEY' SCREW US? (Poetry) - 11/6/2009 10:16:27 PM
y a new car but than again i would throw my tires though their window

HOW DO 'THEY' SCREW US? (Poetry) - 11/6/2009 9:34:52 PM
I DON'T EVEN DRIVE AND I'VE HEARD ABOUT 'EM...YOU'VE GOT TO 'KNOW' YOUR MECHANIC...OTHERWISE...THEY WILL CHARGE YOU AN ARM AND A LEG TO DO NOTHING. HOPE YOU DON'T HAVE TO PUT OUT ANY MORE BUCKS NO TIME SOON. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

BEAUTY (Poetry) - 11/1/2009 7:25:25 AM
Very good. There have been many studies concocted by scientists to pin down just what it is about the human face that causes people to think it is pretty, pleasing, or handsome. They studied babies and their reaction to a supposed ugly face and then a pretty face. The conclusion was that there is a mathematical element to our perception of beauty. It seems that the closer the face is in proportion to this ideal pattern the more beautiful the face seems. As for ugly, well even Quasimodo could look endearing and handsome when he smiled.