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Jim Cummings's avatar

I did not have "Swarm of Locusts" on my bingo card. The hardships our forebears endured are all but forgotten in our time. Strange but they seemed to live happy and productive lives nonetheless.

James Ron's avatar

Yes to living happy and being productive. There was much less should and shouldn't going around. Out of necessity and freer from increasing regulations that never end, they could jump on any opportunity before them and make a go of it. Thank you, Jim. : )

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Wowee! What an epic story, Ron. Terrific. While i was reading I was thinking.... things are going FAR too well for these folks, as if they were charmed. My guess was that a fire was going to sweep through and change things drastically. Locusts never occurred to me.... Oh no!

James Ron's avatar

Thank you so much, Sharron. You are very kind and a source of encouragement. You are right, things were going too well. Ain't natural. There's always something.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

I look forward to seeing what comes out of that head of yours in the next chapter.

K.C. Knouse's avatar

They stuck their necks out, getting into debt, pledging their assets. Everything seemed to be working in their favor. Something had to come along and challenge them. Sure enough, Ron, you chose locusts. Things are getting interesting. Wonderful characters and an optimistic tone have drawn me into the story. Looking forward to part 2.

James Ron's avatar

Necessity and opportunity, the ability to get it done, and flying by the seat of one's pants seems to be the order of the day back in the day. Less so now, for most. Thank you so much for reading my stories, Ken.

The Radical Individualist's avatar

I really like this series. So many people know so little about the people who brought us the lifestyle we enjoy today.

James Ron's avatar

Our country's history and characters are a marvel, for sure. Tough and resourceful. Thank you, Chip.