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Monday 30 August 2010

Microfiction Monday #18....


Susan at Stony River hosts this fun theme each Monday, so do pop over and read the others who have signed Mr. Linky. The rules are thus:



Every Monday Susan will post a picture for the subject of your story. Microfiction means the shortest of short stories. Think Aesop's fables, comic strips, or even jokes: complete stories that can be told in under a minute. For this game, the limit is a tweetable 140 characters or fewer, including punctuation and spaces.


Here's today's picture and my contribution.



Jake decided to stop at Coolville, he hoped it would live up to its name.

He was rather hot and bothered since dumping the hitchhikers body.

Friday 27 August 2010

Have a great weekend......

No Flash Fiction today and I won't be around much until Monday.   We've got the grandchildren again this weekend as my son is still not 100% so I really haven't time to blog.

I'll catch up with you all when I can.

Have a great weekend.

Wednesday 25 August 2010

dO yOu nEeD aN eYe tEsT?

LOOK AT THIS PHOTO CAREFULLY


DID YOU NOTICE THE BUTTOCK OF THE GIRL IN THE BACKGROUND?




So, scroll down...







IF YES







THEN MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR EYE DOCTOR BECAUSE IT IS THE SHOULDER OF THE GIRL WHO IS TAKING A PHOTO!!!!!

Monday 23 August 2010

Microfiction Monday #17




Susan at Stony River hosts this fun theme each Monday, so do pop over and read the others who have signed Mr. Linky. The rules are thus:

Every Monday Susan will post a picture for the subject of your story. Microfiction means the shortest of short stories. Think Aesop's fables, comic strips, or even jokes: complete stories that can be told in under a minute. For this game, the limit is a tweetable 140 characters or fewer, including punctuation and spaces.
Here's today's picture and my contribution.



After his father’s death Peter discovered a secret amongst his papers.

Do his patients need to know?

He hadn’t actually qualified as doctor.

Friday 20 August 2010

Friday 55 Flash Fiction #131 Too Risky....


He slid the note across the counter to the bank teller.


"I've got a gun, put the money in a cash bag and hand it over, no funny business" it read.


Looking him straight in the eye she pressed the alarm button.


"What the f***? he yelled.


"I've changed my mind" she whispered "too risky".


Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-man (Mr Knowitall). The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55.

Wednesday 18 August 2010

HELGA'S DIARY ON A CRUISE SHIP........

This is for Empress Bee of the High Seas - though I know you would never do anything like this.


DEAR DIARY - DAY 1

All packed for the cruise ship -- all my nicest dresses, swimsuits, short sets. Really, really exciting.

Our local Red Hat chapter decided on this "all-girls" trip.

It will be my first one, - and I can't wait!



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DEAR DIARY - DAY 2


Entire day at sea, beautiful. Saw whales and dolphins. Met the Captain today -- seems like a very nice man.



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DEAR DIARY - DAY 3

At the pool today. Did some shuffleboard, hit golf balls off the deck. Captain invited me to join him at his table for dinner. Felt honored and had a wonderful time. He is very attractive and attentive.

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DEAR DIARY - DAY 4


Won $800.00 in the ship's casino. Captain asked me to have dinner with him in his own cabin. Had a scrumptious meal complete with caviar and champagne. He asked me to stay the night, but I declined. Told him I could not be unfaithful to my husband.



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DEAR DIARY - DAY 5


Pool again today. Got sunburned, and I went inside to drink at piano-bar, stayed there for rest of day. Captain saw me, bought me several large drinks.

Really is quite charming. Again asked me to visit his cabin for the night. Again I declined. He told me, if I did not let him have his way with me, he would sink the ship... I was shocked.



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DEAR DIARY - DAY 6

Today I saved 1600 lives.


Twice.

Monday 16 August 2010

Microfiction Monday #16


Susan at Stony River hosts this fun theme each Monday, so do pop over and read the others who have signed Mr. Linky. The rules are thus:

Every Monday Susan will post a picture for the subject of your story. Microfiction means the shortest of short stories. Think Aesop's fables, comic strips, or even jokes: complete stories that can be told in under a minute. For this game, the limit is a tweetable 140 characters or fewer, including punctuation and spaces.

Here's today's picture and my contribution.



Arriving at her first fancy dress party with the new company, Marianne was unaware her colleagues had already nicknamed her ‘The Iron Lady’!

Wednesday 11 August 2010

We're going to America..........


Come 6th of May next year I will be fulfilling a long held dream by going to America on a Southern Music & Dixieland Tour.    We will be flying from Manchester to Atlanta, where we will stay overnight before embarking on the following itinerary.

Day 2 - Atlanta to Mobile


Begin your stay in America's south, with our sightseeing tour of Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola and Centennial Olympic Park. We move on to Mobile, one of America's first port cities, with over 300 years of history.
Accommodation - Holiday Inn Mobile West






Day 3 - Mobile to New Orleans


Leave Mobile behind as we continue our journey through the Gulf States, heading to New Orleans for a three night stay. Arriving early, you'll have free time to explore this unique American city.
Accommodation - Holiday Inn Express French Quarter






Day 4 - New Orleans


Take in all the 'Big Easy' has to offer on our included sightseeing tour, with the rest of your day at leisure. Don't miss the French Quarter, Royal Street's antique shops and art galleries and enjoy nightlife New Orleans-style in buzzing Bourbon Street.
Accommodation - Holiday Inn Express French Quarter






Day 5 - New Orleans


Wake up to another day in the birthplace of Jazz. Sit back and enjoy a coffee and a 'beignet' as you take in the artists, jazz musicians and street performers that surround Jackson Square.
Accommodation - Holiday Inn Express French Quarter






Day 6 - New Orleans to Memphis


Say goodbye to The Crescent City this morning, as we journey from Louisiana to Tennessee, 'Home of the Blues' and the King of Rock, Elvis Presley. We stop along the way at the state capital, Mississippi state capital, Jackson, before arriving in Memphis for a three night stay.
Accommodation - Days Inn Graceland






Day 7 - Memphis


See where it all started for Elvis Presley at the 15-acre Elvis Presley Park in Tupelo, Mississippi, where you can trace his life story, from humble beginnings to his life of fame. You'll have time in Tupelo to visit the hardware store where Elvis bought his first guitar, before returning to Memphis late afternoon.
Accommodation - Days Inn Graceland.






Day 8 - Memphis


Begin your day with another place dedicated to 'The King', with a tour of Elvis's former home, Graceland. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring Memphis - check out The Arcade coffee shop where Elvis hung out, try a 'fried peanut butter and banana sandwich' and stroll along Beale Street, stopping at one of its many clubs to listen to some Blues.
Accommodation - Days Inn Graceland.






Day 9 - Memphis to Nashville


Journey from the home of the blues to the world's country music capital, Nashville. Arriving early afternoon, an included visit to the Ryman Auditorium is a perfect introduction to this city. This evening, enjoy an included visit to the Grand Ole Opry, the world-famous live radio country music show.
Accommodation - Holiday Inn Express Downtown.






Day 10 - Nashville


Enjoy a full day to explore Nashville, taking in sights like the Country Music Hall of Fame. Head down to 'The District' to listen to live bands or call in at the Wildhorse Saloon for some line dancing.
Accommodation - Holiday Inn Express Downtown.






Day 11 - Nashville to Atlanta


Return to Atlanta for the final day of your Deep South tour, stopping en route for our included tour of the Jack Daniel's Distillery. We'll also visit Chattanooga, its 'choo-choo' made famous in Glenn Miller orchestra's song in the 1940s.
Accommodation - Baymont Inn & Suites.







Day 12 - Atlanta to UK


Taste over 60 drinks, hug a 7-foot polar bear and experience the 4-D theatre on our World of Coca-Cola® tour. We'll then transfer you to the airport for your flight home.



So, if any of you will be in or around any of these places from 6th - 17th May 2011 I would absolutely love to meet up with you.   If you have any advice on other things/places to see/places to eat whilst we're there please let me know.

Of course my camera will be on fire whilst we're there so I can share the tour with you when I get back.
 
I'm so excited!

Monday 9 August 2010

Microfiction Monday #15...




Susan at Stony River hosts this fun theme each Monday, so do pop over and read the others who have signed Mr. Linky. The rules are thus:

Every Monday Susan will post a picture for the subject of your story. Microfiction means the shortest of short stories. Think Aesop's fables, comic strips, or even jokes: complete stories that can be told in under a minute. For this game, the limit is a tweetable 140 characters or fewer, including punctuation and spaces.


Here's today's picture and my contribution.




Turning over the postcard Jan stared in disbelief.


“I’ve left you!” Jon, it said.

Jon, her hubby, had told her he was only going planespotting!

Friday 6 August 2010

Friday 55 Flash Fiction # 130 New Look....


The surgeon carefully removed the face, then sewed on the new one.


He'd done it once before, that had given him the idea.


It was risky but would be worth it.


He needed his new girlfriend to look exactly like his wife.


Then no-one would realise his wife was missing and that he'd murdered her.




Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-man (Mr Knowitall). The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55.

Wednesday 4 August 2010

The Nymphomaniac Convention

A man boarded an aircraft at London's HeathrowAirportfor New York,and taking his seat as he settled in, he noticed a very beautiful woman boarding the plane. He realized she was heading straight toward his seat and bingo - she took the seat right beside him.

"Hello", he blurted out, "Business trip or vacation?"

She turned, smiled enchantingly and said, "Business. I'm going to the annual nymphomaniac convention in the United States."

He swallowed hard. Here was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen sitting next to him, and she was going to a meeting for nymphomaniacs!

Struggling to maintain his composure, he calmly asked, "What's your business role at this convention?"

"Lecturer," she responded."I use my experience to debunk some of the popular myths about sexuality.."

"Really", he smiled, "what myths are those?"

"Well," she explained, "one popular myth is that African-American men are the most well endowed when, in fact, it's the Native American Indian who is most likely to possess that trait.

Another popular myth is that French men are the best lovers, when actually it is the men of Greek descent.

We have also found that the best potential lovers in all categories are the Irish."

Suddenly the woman became uncomfortable and blushed. "I'm sorry," she said. "I really shouldn't be discussing this with you, I don't even know your name!"

"Tonto," the man said. "Tonto Papadopoulos, but my friends call me Paddy."

Monday 2 August 2010

Microfiction Monday #14.......





Susan at Stony River hosts this fun theme each Monday, so do pop over and read the others who have signed Mr. Linky. The rules are thus:



Every Monday Susan will post a picture for the subject of your story. Microfiction means the shortest of short stories. Think Aesop's fables, comic strips, or even jokes: complete stories that can be told in under a minute. For this game, the limit is a tweetable 140 characters or fewer, including punctuation and spaces.


Here's today's picture and my contribution.




“OK open your eyes” said David.

Molly stared open mouthed

she was not impressed with the property he had bought to ‘do up’ as a holiday home!