Wednesday's Words on a Friday

 


The original Words for Wednesday was begun by Delores and eventually taken over by a moveable feast of participants when Delores had computer troubles. Sadly, Delores has now closed her blog forever due to other problems.

The aim of the words is to encourage us to write. A story, a poem, whatever comes to mind.

If you are posting an entry on your own blog, please let us know so we can come along to read it and add a few encouraging words.

This month the words/prompts are supplied by Sean Jeating and can be found here

Charlotte's colour of the month is Heavenly Blue as shown above.

This week's words/prompts are:

1.dog  2.night  3.bed  4.knowledge  5.move

and/or:

1.years  2.stupid  3.help  4.craftsmanship  5.lost

Here is my (rushed) story:

Russell had informed the crew that a reporter was on his way to take photos, so could they please pack away anything they didn't want photographed. "Hide things under your bed if there isn't room in other places, just make sure he only takes the photos you want to be seen in the next edition of the paper."

Theo had been laughing at Phil Batty's use of the word cudgeling. "Showing off his knowledge I guess, some people just can't help letting others know how well educated they are, even if sometimes it makes them look stupid, although in this case it was a good word. Nice to know it hasn't been lost over the years."

Sunny rose from her blanket in the corner just then and barked just once. Incoming footsteps halted immediately and a voice was heard to say "please keep that dog away, I'm sure she remembers my trespass the other night and I don't want her lunging at me while I have the good camera with me."

Russell poked his head out to see Marty nervously waiting to be invited in. "let me just check things are shipshape," and Marty nodded while Russell checked with the girls that all was safely stowed away. Lucy, Clare and Sharon all nodded, while the newest member of the crew, Sean, with bright copper coloured curls and heavenly blue eyes, turned the key to lock the cabinet.
Marty was ushered in and was a little stunned at the array of bones and tools laid on the tables. A small piece of the longboat was also laid out to show the ancient craftsmanship from when boats were built using only wood dowels and melted pitch to hold parts together.

"I promise not to move a single thing, but can I walk around and take photos from several angles?" "Yes, of course," replied everyone, eager to show off what they had.


Comments

  1. I foresee a television documentary . . .

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    1. jabblog; I hadn't thought of that angle. Thank you, though I'm not sure how I can work that in.

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    2. Oh, please try! Loved the mentioning of the blue eyes, btw. My neighbour W, 84 or such years old, has them, too, and women run after him! But... he cannot get over his late wife - wonder if she would want this and if I should ask him?
      You inspire "over the top" with your wonderful stories, you make people think...
      Thank you - another wonderful section and I look forward to the next!

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    3. Iris; Thank you. At 84 I think maybe he doesn't want to start over with someone new. I am much younger and know for sure I don't want to. My two oldest grandchildren have those eyes.

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    1. Ingrid; it is a good idea, but how to work it in? I'll think for a few weeks on that.

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  3. Eventually, it will all come out, but meanwhile, in bits like this is a good way.

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    1. messymimi; I want to find a way that other newspaper's reporters don't find out too soon, but I don't think that's possible, word gets around.

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  4. I'm sure Sunny Rose, can smell a story.

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  5. Interesting R. Good use of the words and nice story.

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  6. Heh, heh! Checked to see if things were "shipshape."

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  7. Cada cop m'enganxa més aquesta història tan ben escrita.
    Bon ús de les paraules, fins i tot surt en Sean.😉
    Salutacions!

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    1. sa lluna; thank you, I am a bit hooked too, wondering what comes next, but my brain hasn't worked that out yet.

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  8. River, Paula: You see me smiling. ;-)
    Another captivating little piece of the mosaic. I'm eager to see what happens next!

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    1. Sean Jeating; thank you. I am eager too, but my brain is sleeping for a few days.

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