Copyright Doug McIlroy
He’s in the damn’ garage again.
Fiddlin’ with his bits an’ pieces, ball-strokin’, lookin’ at dirty pictures, I’ll bet. Just so long’s he don’t get no ideas.
I see he’s dug out some chains an’ a roll of gaffer tape. Who knows what’s goin’ on in that mind of his’n… dirty ol’ man. Someone his age oughta be past all that. Lord knows I am.
I peeked on that there Facebooks the other week; saw he done put ‘single’ for his status.
Dream on, I thought.
He’s changed it today, I see.
Says ‘widower’.
What’s the lyin’ buzzard up to now?
Grateful for the opportunity of a (slightly edited) re-run, with all that’s going on right now. This week the prompt is from a much-loved, much-missed Friday Fictioneer from way back – Doug McIlroy. All the best in your new life, Doug. Thanks for the respite too, Rochelle. 🙂
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Oh god! We know what he’s up to. Great voice and great drama, Sandra
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Thanks, Neil.
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Dear Sandra,
This one’s still a cracker in my opinion. If she’s smart, she’ll not worry what the old buzzard’s up to, but hightail it outta there.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She will indeed. Thanks for re-reading, Rochelle! 🙂
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Yikes! That took a wicked turn, real fast. Good one, Sandra.
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Life does, sometimes. 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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Yikes…
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Good grief, if only it was just dirty pictures and nothing worse!
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These things escalate… 🙂
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It’s either wishful thinking or something more sinister. I wonder.
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Of the two, the latter is more likely I suspect.
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Laughing.
But also slightly depressed that you have been writing these apparently effortless classics for so long.
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do I detect a hint of angst my friend?
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Still laughing.
No no, I am just in constant awe of Sandra’s ability, talent, genius.
Feel free to add your own superlative!
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yes, it is incredible remarkable – a proper write wordsmith!
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Aww thanks you guys. 🙂 And thanks for reading, week after week.
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I like this story. It’s new to me, anyway!
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Thanks for reading.
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Let’s hope that her brain cells click a little quicker…although he wasn’t too bright to have already changed his FB status either. Good story, Sandra. Your voice was unexpected.
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Thanks, Sascha.
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Wow- what a corker of a story! And I’m so sorry, but the voice and narration is so spot on, that by the time I hit the ending, I was completely laughing so hard, it was *almost* a coffee spewing hit the screen moment! Brilliantly worded from start to startling finish! Brava!
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Ah, the laptop decoration moment. I know it well. 🙂 Thank you for your kind comments.
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I have a feeling she won’t have to wonder for long….
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Yes, I think you may be right.
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Goodness! She better scoot right out of there. Great voice! I love how slowly you lead us to a terrible conclusion.
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Thanks for reading, Alicia. 🙂
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Oh dear she better spend less time checking his Facebook and more time packing a bag and getting out of there!
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So true. 🙂
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a naughty story of an old naughty man, loved the last line.
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Thanks for reading. 🙂
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I found the voice compelling, and the pace of the story excellent. You left me with the impression of a strong woman; I wouldn’t give much for the lyin’ buzzard’s chances if he tries to bump off his missus!
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I just hope he’s not going to pull her teeth out with the pliers first! Thanks for reading, Penny.
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I love the voice, the local color. Can almost see this poor woman, who apparently doesn’t have a logical mind. Maybe she has a cast-iron skillet to whack him over the head, and that’s why she seems unafraid.
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I think she’s the type to own a skillet of the cast iron variety.
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Haha! Seems she should watch her step. The next mouse click on Facebook might be her last. Great story!
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It might well. Thanks for reading.
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I love this and was disappointed when it was over. Great voice!
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Thanks, Brenda.
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I feel that Facebook is not all fake news… wonder when she realize that his dreams will come true:
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I think the realisation is fairly imminent. Thanks for reading, Bjorn. Hope all is well.
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It’s new to me, too! And great voice. She better wake up ‘n smell the coffee ‘n hightail it outta there!
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I hope so too. Thanks for reading, Dale.
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Ha ha ha, even though I know I shouldn’t be laughing considering what’s going to happen next to the old lady 🙂
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Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed it
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you need something to keep yourself busy at that age
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There’s always wood-whittlin’ and knittin’ 🙂
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Some one is prying into the only place this man has for himself.
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I somehow feel you’re constructing his defence.
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Oh crumbs 🙂
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if i were her i’ll start worrying for my own safety now that he calls himself a widower. 🙂
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Excellent twist!!
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Nice one, Sandra – I’ve felt like offing my OH at times!
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🙂
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sad old folks… brilliant writing, thanks!
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Thank you, Frankie.
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Her husband’s name isn’t C.E. Ayr, is it?
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LOL I think that old buzzard might have bitten off more than he can chew this time. Great story
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I don’t think she’ll give in gracefully, for sure.
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Ha! I say if they go off into the garage, just let them and enjoy the peace and quiet. This is not going to end well, is it?
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No, it’s not going to be a happy ending, I’m afraid Thaks for reading
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I love the voice in this piece.
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Future could look pretty grim unless she gets out I reckon
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Could look pretty brief as well. Thanks for reading.
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Hmmm, maybe a soon-to-be widower! Very well done Sandra!
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I guess he’s the kind that will adapt pretty quickly. 😦 Thanks for reading.
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Fab-u-lous, Sandra. Clear plot, neat and tight and we instantly know it isn’t just his balls he’s strokin’,
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Nope, he’s a busy boy, for sure. Thanks Jilly.
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Hi, Sandra! nice twist. Isn’t she worrying? Nicely done.
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If she isn’t, she should be…
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🙂
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Great voice but she better get smart to what he’s up to double quick.
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That literally made me LOL.
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How could I laugh at this, Sandra and yet I see I’m not the only one. This guy truly deserves to get caught out my my coroner this week, and not just for wearing grungy undies either!
Best wishes,
Rowena
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