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Same, But Different – Friday Fictioneers

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Good Thursday!  The sun is shining, the wind is blowing; it is a beautiful 29℃ (83℉) and I am contemplating getting out for the last of it.  However, first, I needed to respond to Rochelle’s post with a response of my own.  I don’t usually read other’s posts but Rochelle did mention that I might have a role so, of course I had to check!  Should you be inspired by Lily’s photo, please click on my frog below and add your link.  Easy peasy!  Pour yourself a glass and enjoy!

©Lily

This little froggy is all ready for summer! Hand knit frog and hand painted Adirondack chair. . . . #knotoffrogs #fiberartist #knitfrogs #adirondacks

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“Fourteen years, eh Rochelle?  For me… Sarah convinced me to try this challenge way back in March 2015.  Lordy!  It’s been eleven years!”

Dale brought over Rochelle’s topped off glass so they could both wade and sip.  “Yanno, when I saw the picture for this week, I almost accused you of “stealing” one of mine until I realised it was Lily’s.”

“Oh really?  Moi?  I would never try to use one of yours as mine!”

“Ahem… I’ll let that one slide…”

“So, you saying you have a similar picture?”

“Check this out!”

“Are all Adirondack chairs red?”

“Sure seems like it!”

 

 

The Numbers Game 106 – Number 228

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Another week has gone by and my muse is still musty so why not play along to Judy Dykstra-Brown’s Numbers Challenge?  This week, the magic number was 228.  I love how I go down memory lane as I look up where these photos were used and for what posts.  Hope you enjoy!

Streetside Gallant
Lonely pod
Friends gathering to celebrate a late friend
Grandeur at port
Parc La Freyère
Check this out!
Beautiful moss
Walking With Stanley
Trio
Bettering Things
Swimming in the lake
MY couch
Keepsakes from CCC#18
Gratitude for my brother-in-law

Cricket Serenade – Friday Fictioneers

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Good Wednesday morning, my peeps!  Love to be here to say hi and share a little story, or whatever you want to call this mess of words that was inspired by yours truly’s photo.  I cannot thank Rochelle enough for the honour she bestows upon me every time she uses one of my photos.  Her little noodge to get me to play (not that I always need one, of course) is always welcome.  Should you be inspired to write your own 100-word story based on the pic, please click on my frog below and add your link.  Click on my photo to zip over to Rochelle’s for the rules and regs if you are uncertain. Have a marvellous day!

Frog Having Drink by N Akkash

This could be the worst or the best part of the end of an evening.  Tonight was best.  She loved entertaining and all the hullaballoo therein attached; however, in the past few years, she had begun to love the quiet, the solitude.  Surprisingly.  The chirp of crickets, the occasional long buzz of the cicadas joining in replaced the laughter and chatter and created a soothing night symphony.  It would be nice if the warm breeze were slightly less and stopped blowing out the candles, though!

A sip of cognac and a sigh of pleasure.  Perfect end to a wonderful evening.

 

Competition With No Forseeable End – Friday Fictioneers

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Good Wednesday, my peeps.  Just so happens the Montreal International Fireworks Competition is under way, wreaking the semi-weekly havoc with traffic and the closing of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge.  While I wasn’t inspired by this week’s photo, I remembered the headache I got getting home last Thursday… Should you be inspired to write something, do click on my frog below and add your link to your 100-word story.  Have fun with it!

Happy anthropomorphic frog watching fireworks in vibrant colors on Craiyon

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We’ll park in the shopping centre parking lot and walk over to the bridge.  It’s closed for the fireworks competition and the view will be amazing, what say you?

Sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I am in!  Not too long a walk, I hope?

Nah… Nothing we can’t handle.  And honestly, parking at LaRonde or anywhere on the island will be a nightmare.

Yeah. No.  We’ll walk.

….

Thirty-nine years later…

….

Wanna go to the fireworks?

That shit is still going on?

Yep.

Geez.

I know, right?

I can’t believe people are still so enthusiastic.

So?

Nope.

Porch Stories – Friday Fictioneers

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‘Tis Wednesday. my good peeps.  Not only is it smack-dab in the middle but it’s also the opening gates of Friday Fictioneers.  This week our lovely hostess Rochelle, has chosen a photo provided by the very imaginative David Stewart.  Can’t wait to see what he comes up with, using his rather “tame” photo 😉  If you wanna read his and others, too, just click on my frog below and you’ll zip over to the Hollywood Squares where you’ll find a bunch of creative entries… and hey, you could add your own, too!

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What a beauty!  I cannot resist a wrap-around porch.

You are such a romantic.

I know.  Oh the stories she must be able to tell.

Why do you assume it’s a she?

Because she is welcoming and invites you in.

That’s sexist.

You betcha.  First kiss.  Golden years, rocking, watching the fireflies.  Young children playing games…

Killer, hiding in the back, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce.

What the hell is wrong with you?

What?  It’s not possible?  Course it is.

You gotta stop watching your horror movies; you’re twisted.

I’ll stop when you stop watching Hallmark.

Shut up.

Dumber’n a Bag of Rocks – Friday Frictioneers

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Good Wednesday early evening, my peeps (for those in the eastern time zone, anyway)!  Our fierce leader Rochelle has bullied coerced encouraged me to participate this week by using my photo!  She is a sneaky one, that one.  Can’t take your eyes of her for a second!  That’s more than all right as I had a hankering to write a li’l something and now I’ve been sent down memory lane…  If you wanna play, just add your link to my frog below and Bob’s your uncle!  Not sure of the what’s what?  Click on my pick and you’ll be dropped over at Rochelle’s where you can find the rules and regs.

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Out of the blue, I get a text from Régine:  Hi how are you?  Random question:  What’s the name of our Corby colleague the guy in the wheelchair?  It’s driving me muts and I can’t remember his name! Young guy, friends with Ben in Finance…

Me:  I’m good, thanks.  And jeez, Reggie!  (I think…) Wait.  Wasn’t it Dominic?

Régine:  That’s it!  Last name?  Too much?

Me:  Ya think?

Suddenly, I’m back at Corby, circa 1998, thinking of my now-sadly-late mentor Pat and one of her favourite expressions:  “That guy is dumber’n a bag of bricks!”

Man, I really miss those days.

Didn’t Make the Cut – Friday Fictioneers

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Good Wednesday!  It’s been a dreary few days but on the bright side (see what I did there?) the snow is melting.  Rain is forecast until Friday so there should be a good amount of meltage.  Woo hoo!  This week, our lovely Rochelle didn’t have to go stealing looking for a photo as she used her very own.  I will refrain from asking just where she took this…

Should you be inspired to write a story, just click on my frog below and add your URL link.  Not sure how it works?  Click on Rochelle’s photo and you’ll be dumped over on her site where all the rules and regs can be found

New School "Frog Driving Garbage Truck" Tattoo - BlackInk AI

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“Ladies!  It’s been way too long!  What’s new? Laura, still with Fabio?  Lynette, how are things with Ralph?”

Laura groaned. “Done.  Micro-manager and can you believe he inspected MY furniture for dust in MY house?”

“Yeah, no, ciao, bye!  For me, Ralph is out. What a simpering mouse of a man.  Couldn’t make a decision.  And you, Lou?  Did Steve make the cut?”

“Ah hell, naw!  You should see his car!  What a pigsty. Couldn’t even sit in the passenger seat.  SO disgusting.  I just can’t.”

“Ewww!” from the two.

“To us, then,” said Laura.

“To us!” the others chorused.

 

 

Weekend Writing Prompt #405 – Gallant

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Good Sunday afternoon!  It is cold and windy outside and honestly, it is taking me some convincing to go for a walk.  I haven’t succeeded yet despite the beautiful blue skies and sunshine (which forgot to turn on the heat).  Plus the wind keeps gusting in a manner most menacing!  What better way to wile away part of the day than to participat in Sammi’s WWP!

My friend is naturally gallant.

In a subtle dance

he takes the lead

while crossing streets

With a subtle twirl

I’m on the inside

and he, streetside

Gone Fishin’ – Friday Fictioneers

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‘Tis Thursday and I’m “late” to post for Friday Fictioneers.  No, not really but so many of us participants like to get a head start.  This wonderful photo by Mr. Binks will surely generate interesting stories; so if you want to indulge, either by writing your own or reading others, do click on the frog below.  Not sure how?  Click on Mr, Binks’ photo and hop on over to Rochelle’s where she has the rules and regs.  Have a great day!

Fun Cartoon Fish with Fishing Gear | Premium AI-generated image

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Arriving at Cindy’s door, Fred’s motion to knock was stilled by the sign

Gone Fishing Sign Black Distressed Rustic Primitive Wood ...

What da hell?  Cindy didn’t fish! Why would she put up that sign?  He knocked on the door anyway and waited.  Nothing.  Scratching his head, he wondered what was up.  They had a date to go rummaging through the pile of….. d’oh!

He laughed at her not-too-subtle note to him, advising she was already at the beach and to meet her.  What a nut.  She was original, he would give her that.  The stuff she could create from junk was nothing short of incredible.  Just like her.

Hot Cocoa By the Fire – Friday Fictioneers

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Good Thursday afternoon!  I hope your Christmas was delightful and/or your first night of Hannukah filled with love and latkes! No rest for the wicked, or should I say Rochelle is sweet enough to make sure the challenge is up and running regardless.  The challenge is to use Jennifer Pendergast’s lovely image below and write a 100-word story inspired by it.  Fun stuff!  Click on my frog below to add your link or click on Jen’s photo to hop on over to Rochelle’s for the rules and regs.

©Jennifer Pendergast

a frog for all seasons, part II – underneath the open sky

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She surveyed her handiwork.  Perfect, I wish I had a few more chairs.  Maybe next year.  One step at a time.  The lights were delightful and all she had to do was dust off the chairs and the fire pit and make a fire.  She’d bring out faux fur blankets to keep bums warm.

After supper, she’d coax them outside to have some hot chocolate.  It was going to be such a lovely and cozy gathering and she couldn’t wait!

Ding Dong!

Hello!

You’re not expecting us to sit outside, are you?

Well….. I…..

Nope!

You guys are no fun….