Everything And Nothing: Friday 55 Flash Fiction #3 In Public

Friday, 30 November 2007

Friday 55 Flash Fiction #3 In Public

In public

He carefully applied the thick makeup that would hide his shadowed chin.

Eyeshadow, Mascara and Lipstick completing the look.

The dress fitted like a glove, the wig hung sleekly across his shoulders.

At last he was ready to make his first public appearance

“It’s behind you” shouted the children “Oh no it isn’t” he replied.

31 comments:

Unknown said...: Well done!

[:-); 30 November 2007 at 07:31
Flowerpot said...: I went to the panto last year with friends - all OAPs except me and we had a brilliant time - much better than the children!!; 30 November 2007 at 09:59
ann said...: oh yes it is....

ah the beloved panto... I loved taking my little ones when they were... little; 30 November 2007 at 13:32
Akelamalu said...: Thanks Nick. :)

Kid's don't know how to enjoy a panto Flowerpot! ((wink))

We used to take out too Ann but we always enjoyed it more than they did!:); 30 November 2007 at 16:56
Sophia said...: Great story. I don't know who Panto is though.; 30 November 2007 at 17:27
Elaine Denning said...: I love pantos! A great 55...you got me again!; 30 November 2007 at 17:43
Akelamalu said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 30 November 2007 at 17:57
Maddy said...: Haven't been to the panto since......my memory doesn't even go back that far. My Granny used to take us every year for our Christmas treat.
Cheers; 30 November 2007 at 18:43
Pam said...: i know bout pantomimes, but wasn't sure if you were referring to one in particular lol crap, it's too early to be confuzzled : /; 30 November 2007 at 19:08
Unknown said...: very seasonal, oh yes it is!; 30 November 2007 at 20:41
buffalodick said...: It's times like these I realize the many differing customs of different lands...; 30 November 2007 at 23:01
Jo's-D-Eyes said...: Thank YOu!!!!

Your blog is so great always an inspiration to me, I love the creativity of how you builded up this post today, also funny to haha!

I Just want to let you know that: I POSTED TODAY (FRIDAY) again 3 more HUGH works of the LOUVRE on my blog, a slide- show with 34 photo's and 8 collages, also a close-up of the MONA LISA, so please watch it :)

Have a great weekend! :)

JoAnn:); 30 November 2007 at 23:14
Cream said...: You're so funny, Akela!
Oh, yes you are...; 1 December 2007 at 00:52
S said...: OMG you are crazy miss! I love it.
That was just fabulous, I am laughing so hard.

Thanks for playing 55 with us!; 1 December 2007 at 01:51
S said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 1 December 2007 at 01:51
Charles said...: Wow, new difference for me to take note of, you call them pantos and we call them mimes. Now I understand the 55, and can say well done.; 1 December 2007 at 02:06
Akelamalu said...: Sophia sorry if you don't know what pantomime is it won't make much sense. Have a look here

http://www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/Panto.htm

that should explain it for you. :)

I love pantos too Miss U, glad you liked it. :); 1 December 2007 at 08:53
Akelamalu said...: I'm happy I brought back nice memories for you mcewan, thanks for stopping by. :)

Sorry if I confused you Ciara x

Thanks Pauline xx

I forget that you don't have the same things over the pond Buffalo. x

I'm glad you enjoyed it JoAnn :)

Oh no I'm not Cream LOL

Thanks Susie, I'm so enjoying doing the 55's. :)

Thankyou Charles :); 1 December 2007 at 09:35
Dumdad said...: That was fun, oh yes it was!; 1 December 2007 at 11:11
Queenie said...: Danny who???; 1 December 2007 at 15:49
Akelamalu said...: Thanks dumdad. x

Possibly Queenie. ;); 1 December 2007 at 16:31
Odat said...: Ok..lol..Had to read the comments to find out what it was too.....lol.
Great 55!!!
Peace; 1 December 2007 at 20:33
Travis Cody said...: I was confused, but then I realized what panto meant. Now I get it!; 1 December 2007 at 21:29
Mona said...: This is something new I am learning about!; 1 December 2007 at 22:44
Akelamalu said...: Sorry for the confusion Odat and Travis, glad you liked it, once you understood.:)

I think my 55 has confused a lot of my guests from over the pond Mona, I'm please you've learned something new anyway. :); 2 December 2007 at 10:22
G-Man said...: You British Lass's are just so talented..Great job...Galen; 2 December 2007 at 14:43
Akelamalu said...: Why thankyou g-man, it didn't confuse you then? ;); 2 December 2007 at 17:17
CG said...: You're good :); 2 December 2007 at 18:45
Akelamalu said...: Oh thanks cg - I'm trying! :); 2 December 2007 at 19:12
Jo Beaufoix said...: Ooo fab. He's behind you.; 2 December 2007 at 22:05
Akelamalu said...: Oh no he isn't Jo! :); 3 December 2007 at 16:43

Kit - Book Reviews

Stephen

This was a fantastic read. My mother is a niece of Joe and so Kit was my Great Grandmother, and so relating to some of the characters was fantastic. Thanks for a moving tribute to our Great Grandmother.

Lorraine

How lovely and a wonderful tribute. Your father must be so proud and I think it is incredible he took the time to sit and write this out. I am so happy for him that this has seen the light of day and we are all able to read his words. Say a big thank you to him from me please.

Fancita

This has been the most moving story I have read in a long time. I will read this over and over again. Such a wonderful give you have given.

Jackie

I loved Kit's story! My family are from the same area, so much of it was very familiar to me. It is a wonderful heirloom!

Andrew

This biography is of my great grandmother. I am the youngest son of one of Joe's nieces and really enjoyed reading and learning lots about the family history. Thanks for the moving history lesson.

Mary

Beautiful.... spent the last few days reading this on and off. Once I started reading this I could not stop. Heartworming. Memories...

M.M.

Have done nothing else today but read your mother's story. Once I started I couldn't stop. She would be very proud. Thanks for a very fascinating and moving story!! I will be going to England for the first time later this month, but not around the Manchester area. It is a place I have always wanted to visit, not for the least of which is the resilience of it's people which your family's story certainly demonstrates. Thanks.

momo

its quite amazin becuse in scool we r learnin about riting a biography of 1 of our parents.i love it!!!!!

Robin

Loved it! Started and couldn't stop until the end. My only complaint is that I couldn't view any but the first photograph - would've loved to see more of Kit and her family. What a wonderful thing to do and what a treasure for Kit's family!

Karen

I have just finished reading KIT - A Biography of my Mother. What a wonderful, heartwarming story, I enjoyed each and every chaper. Hope it will be published as a book for all to read.

Lettuce

This is wonderful, Lamalu - i've got tears on my face too, lovely writing and what a great story and insight and memory - and everything that it is! i've just read the beginning, and will be back soon for more.Congrats, this really is marvellous!

Annelisa

I've read 'The Beginning'... the birth of Kit...and was engrossed! Although there was strife, and the catholics and protestants were not good bed-fellows, it is beautiful that your grandmother and grandfather came together, and in their affection for each other gave birth to little baby Kit... I will be back to read the next chapter soon... I would love to know more about this (your) family!

Dauna

I love the words that have flowed from your heart about your mother Kit. I feel like I know you and her through your words. I have tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing it was beautiful. I will be sending people to read this and hope you publish in book form I would buy. Oh my what a great heart warming story of your mothers life, love ,struggles, wonderful children and victory. Kit lived!Many blessings to you,Angel

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Friday, 30 November 2007

Friday 55 Flash Fiction #3 In Public

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