Idle Hands – Friday Fictioneers, July 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Sandra

Copyright Dee Lovering

Davy, a deaf mute, expressed himself through his sand sculptures.

All summer long, snoozing seals, languid lions and crazy crocodiles emerged along the beaches of Balham, much to the admiration of the local townsfolk.

Except for the Brogan boys, whose greatest delight, after a night on the beer, was throwing themselves into the centre of his creations.

In winter, with little to do, Davy’s frustrations mounted. But after the first heavy snowfall he rushed into the park, and sculpted a legion of dreadful demons near the amusement arcade.

Ma Brogan still misses her boys; Pa Brogan… well, he’s a come-day, go-day kinda guy anyhow.

How nice to see Dee Lovering’s picture of snow during these long, hot summer days.  I feel quite nostalgic… well almost.  Thanks to Rochelle, the untiring choirmistress of   Friday Fictioneers,  for keeping us all together, and singing from the same song sheet.  And if you think I’ve been purposely exercising my alliterative skills this week… you’re right.

 

About Sandra

I used to cruise the French waterways with my husband four or five months a year, and wrote fiction and poetry. Now I live on the beautiful Dorset coast, enjoying the luxury of being able to have a cat, cultivating an extensive garden and getting involved in the community. I still write fiction, but only when the spirit moves me - which isn't as often as before. I love animals, F1 motor racing, French bread and my husband, though not necessarily in that order.
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87 Responses to Idle Hands – Friday Fictioneers, July 2015

  1. micklively says:
    July 22, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Snow or sand: it works for me.

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  2. ceayr says:
    July 22, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Cleverly crafted and entertainingly executed!

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  3. MrBinks says:
    July 22, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Nicely noted, Super Sandra!

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  4. Snow's Fissures and Fractures says:
    July 22, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Oh my, I love your version of “revenge is a dish best served cold”.

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  5. rochellewisoff says:
    July 22, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Dear Sandra,

    Ooh those dreaded dreadful dastardly demons doing demonic demonstrations. Sounds like Davy laughed last. An enjoyable read from one of the pillars of Friday Fictioneers. Wonderful writing as always.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    • Sandra says:
      July 23, 2015 at 6:39 am

      Thanks Rochelle 🙂 The alliteration started inadvertently, with ‘languid lions’ ‘dreadful demons’ and ‘Brogan boys’. So I thought I’d extend rather than revise. After posting I remembered that KT did something similar recently – oops!

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  6. J Hardy Carroll says:
    July 22, 2015 at 11:15 am

    Brought Calvin and Hobbes to mind.

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  7. Vinay Leo R. says:
    July 22, 2015 at 11:30 am

    That’s one way for Davy to keep his cool, almost literally. But I guess the Brogans had it coming.

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  9. Lynda says:
    July 22, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Revenge is sweet they say! :mrgreen:

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  10. anotherday2paradise says:
    July 22, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Nicely done, Sandra. 🙂

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  11. sustainabilitea says:
    July 22, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    Might be a bit harsh, but it makes for a great story. 🙂

    janet

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  12. lingeringvisions by Dawn says:
    July 22, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I really enjoyed this story up until the end and then I became confused. I hope you will help me out here. I’m still wiping the sleep from my eyes but I am not familiar with the phrase “a come-day, go-day kinda guy” and it makes me think I am not quite catching on to your story. Ma misses her boys, okay, they have obviously met with foul play but why is dad so undisturbed.. is that even what that phrase means?

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    • Sandra says:
      July 23, 2015 at 6:35 am

      Hi Dawn, “come day, go day” is from an American ministrel type song – “come day, go day, God send Sunday, we’ll drink whiskey all the week and buttermilk on Sunday”. Really meaning, nothing really fazes him. No more significance than that. Originally I had “that was the year the Brogan boys disappeared, if I remember correctly” but I thought that was a bit expositional so changed it. Too obscure then. 😉

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  13. paulmclem says:
    July 22, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Never trust a snowman 🙂

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  14. storydivamg says:
    July 22, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Sandra,
    What a creative response to this week’s photo! I enjoyed watching the bullies get their comeupance.

    Cheers!
    MG

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  15. waitingforaname says:
    July 22, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I think we’ve met Davy before, maybe helping out a more intellectually capable criminal? At any rate, I don’t think I’d want to be on Davy’s (or your!) bad side!

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  16. Lorna's Voice says:
    July 22, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Anything can be a canvas to an artistic soul! Nicely written. 🙂

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  17. aliciajamtaas says:
    July 22, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Sandra, I love your imagination. What a delightful read.

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  18. David Stewart says:
    July 23, 2015 at 2:09 am

    Don’t mess with Davy, obviously. I’ll stay away from snow demons from now on, in any case. Great story.
    -David

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  19. Yolanda Renee says:
    July 23, 2015 at 4:12 am

    And then the snow melts. I hope the evidence doesn’t point to young Davy. Well told, loved it!

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  20. justjoyfulness says:
    July 23, 2015 at 5:11 am

    Ah! Revenge at last. I wonder how we root for the underdog even then they perform not-so-good acts. Superlative take on the prompt, Sandra!

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  21. Amy Reese says:
    July 23, 2015 at 5:13 am

    If the sand wouldn’t catch him, the snow would! Davy got the last laugh all right. Imaginative and a little scary. Don’t mess with Davy. Well done, Sandra.

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  22. wildbilbo says:
    July 23, 2015 at 5:31 am

    I loved those moments of alliteration here – snoozing seals, languid lions, etc.

    I wasnt sure about Pa Brogan’s indifference here (i’m assuming day come day go means ‘easy-come, easy-go’)? It struck me as a bit incongruous – at least without some more explanation.

    Cheers
    KT

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  23. Sally Stackhouse says:
    July 23, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Those bullies got what they deserved. Well written story.

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  24. Suzanne Joshi says:
    July 23, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Those were some snow demons. Looks like Davy had a literal magic touch. Well-written as usual. 🙂 — Suzanne

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  25. draliman says:
    July 23, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    That’ll teach them nasty Brogan boys. They sounded like real “kick sand in your face” types.

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  26. gahlearner says:
    July 23, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    I love it. Davy seems to be able to do magic with his art. The vanishing vandals. 😉

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  27. liz young says:
    July 23, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    what a sculptor he must have been! Great story.

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  28. Dale says:
    July 23, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    I like Davy! Good for him and his magical sand/snow!

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  29. Perry Block (@PerryBlock) says:
    July 23, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    Great job. Go, demons, go!

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  30. rgayer55 says:
    July 23, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    I think Ma was probably the only ones who missed the Brogan boys. I could just see them bullying other kids and taking their lunch money.

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  31. gravadee says:
    July 24, 2015 at 5:53 am

    Love the route this prompt has taken you

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  32. patrickprinsloo says:
    July 24, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Love the Brogans – the name is filled with menace. And good old Davy – keeping Balham safe!

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  33. phylor says:
    July 25, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Your story proves that you shouldn’t mess with an artist!
    Wonderful story with a great ending.

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  34. madamewriter says:
    July 25, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    You have an interesting tone to your writing. Much enjoyed!

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  35. Inside the Mind of Isadora says:
    July 25, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    He who laughs last laughs best … I’d say.
    Well done in my book, Sandra. 😎

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  36. Priceless Joy says:
    July 25, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    LOL! The crocs got ’em! Sounds a little like poetic justice. 😀

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  37. samanthamacmaster says:
    July 25, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    while i might feel bad for Ma Brogan, i don’t becuz she should have raised them better! glad Davy’s sculptures are safe now

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  38. Woman_on_Pause says:
    July 26, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    I really enjoyed the ending! Well crafted story.

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  39. Margaret says:
    July 27, 2015 at 11:14 am

    I just love the tone and feel of this. And you’ve built such great characters with just a few deft words. Wonderful.

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  40. Dee says:
    July 27, 2015 at 11:58 am

    Great story Sandra, just loved the alliteration, it works so well here. I’ve gone for a bit of revenge myself this week – just managed to post something before the sands of time ran out… sorry couldn’t help it 🙂

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  41. momtheobscure says:
    July 30, 2015 at 2:22 am

    Nice tone and rhythm to the story. With a Pa like that I can see why the Brogan Boys needed such attention and were so hurtful!

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