Thursday, November 19, 2009

Friday Flash 55.....



Struggling to breathe...
He was a prisoner to Misery and Lonliness.
While the outside world raced toward the pursuit of Their American Dream, He was idling at a standstill, and slowly running out of gas!
But happiness will soon become a reality, because he made up his mind to Escape!
...To the open arms of LOVE!


If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55...
Please come tell The G-Man.
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment...Then BOOK!
So from the most gracious host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick Ass Week-End!!!
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65 comments:

  1. Dr.JohnNovember 19, 2009 at 8:20:00 PM EST

    How romantic.

    I have finished my 55.
    You’ll find it

    HERE.
    .
    But it’s a groaner.

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  2. FandangoNovember 19, 2009 at 8:22:00 PM EST

    Sometimes we dragons have trouble putting the picture with the story.
    We are slow dragons


    Our 55 is up

    HERE.

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  3. Susan at Stony RiverNovember 19, 2009 at 8:22:00 PM EST

    Aaaawww!!

    Is there a sequel? WHO is it?

    Mine's up too.

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  4. Brian MillerNovember 19, 2009 at 8:26:00 PM EST

    that was awesome...i escaped about 5 years ago...

    mine is up!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 8:32:00 PM EST

    What's gotten into you Galen? This is a departure from the last several weeks. I like it!

    I'm up too.

    Friday Flash 55 ~ The Boy on The Metro

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  6. smarmoofusNovember 19, 2009 at 8:38:00 PM EST

    Interesting choice of topic this week, G-man... *ponders*

    I'm up!
    -smarmoofus

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  7. inappropriatesueNovember 19, 2009 at 8:40:00 PM EST

    That was great and what a fantastic picture. I'll be up at midnight. Happy early Friday :)

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  8. Tall KayNovember 19, 2009 at 8:48:00 PM EST

    Awww! I love happy endings to a good 55! Have a great weekend!

    Mine's up too :o)

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  9. FireblossomNovember 19, 2009 at 9:11:00 PM EST

    Aw, you mean he went to the shelter and adopted a new pet! ;-)

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  10. SerenaNovember 19, 2009 at 9:24:00 PM EST

    The poor guy in the picture looks at his wit's end. Thank goodness he made the decision he did! Very nice little 55 tale of light at the end of the tunnel, G.:)

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  11. myrtle beached whaleNovember 19, 2009 at 9:35:00 PM EST

    wow, the G-Man speaks of love.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 9:51:00 PM EST

    Did he find a new motorcycle? :P

    I posted mine already :)

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  13. MikeNovember 19, 2009 at 9:53:00 PM EST

    I did another one and then lost my little link code that I had saved! so I am at:

    http://www.otinsopinions.blogspot.com

    I have been doing these on my #2 blog, so if you go through my profile, you might get the wrong one.

    I enjoyed yours, by the way!

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  14. One Prayer GirlNovember 19, 2009 at 10:11:00 PM EST

    Now this 55 is "what I'm talking about".

    Love it - big time. :)

    My 55 is up.

    PG

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  15. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 11:00:00 PM EST

    Awww, you appeal to the Romance writer in me this week. :)

    here

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  16. big JennNovember 19, 2009 at 11:07:00 PM EST

    Sorry no 55 this week. I liked your manwhich 55 almost more than this. It's a tough call. Have a kick ass weekend Mr G! jeNN

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  17. JannaNovember 19, 2009 at 11:34:00 PM EST

    An interesting departure from your usual themes! :)
    For some reason I like the fact that Misery and Loneliness are both capitalized.

    Mine is posted here.

    Have a good weekend.

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  18. GregNovember 19, 2009 at 11:58:00 PM EST

    Once again I posted mine early but forgot to link up... DOH!

    Mine it here. Now off to see New Moon

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  19. steveroniNovember 20, 2009 at 12:13:00 AM EST

    OUCH! I just gave myself a kick-ass weekend!

    I'll never tire of reading about LOVE, Mr G-Man.

    My 55 is alive, and UP!

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  20. Monkey ManNovember 20, 2009 at 1:06:00 AM EST

    Very touching G-man. My 55 is HERE.

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  21. LarryNovember 20, 2009 at 2:12:00 AM EST

    Paul accepted the job offer. His parents had been on him for almost three months. He met with Jim Stallings, owner of the Kingfisher, a charter boat out of channel Islands Harbor. Paul knew his parents would hate the job title, but at least he'd be making good money as the masterbaiter of the kingfisher.

    I'm up too you'll find the link down below.

    Kingfisher



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  22. Byz.November 20, 2009 at 2:15:00 AM EST

    Now who's the romantic? Nice Galen, very nice! Interesting thought, someone escaping to the open arms of love.

    I haven't done a 55 yet, had sick teenage girls this last week and a half. I hope to get a 55 in by tomorrow, my tomorrow that is. :))

    Have a great weekend!

    Eaton

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  23. The neverending battle of child's opiate addictionNovember 20, 2009 at 2:36:00 AM EST

    Well you got me on this one. Never saw him escaping to the open arms of love coming! Great romantic 55 to start off the weekend.

    Mine is up

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  24. Dulçe ♥November 20, 2009 at 2:58:00 AM EST

    I did not know you had such skills with romanticism.
    How lovely

    Yours are always special 55

    Mine is UP

    Have a nice weekend!!!!

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  25. AnonymousNovember 20, 2009 at 3:16:00 AM EST

    It is funny how sometimes we pull out the romantic side. Well written. Should we take your temperature to see if you are still okay? hmmm LOL Mine is up HERE. Have a great weekend :)

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  26. ShadowNovember 20, 2009 at 3:19:00 AM EST

    galen? wow, this is exceptional!!!

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  27. anthonynorthNovember 20, 2009 at 3:29:00 AM EST

    Most touching and romantic.

    You'll find mine here.

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  28. the walking manNovember 20, 2009 at 5:56:00 AM EST

    C'mere big guy I got a hug for you.

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  29. inappropriatesueNovember 20, 2009 at 6:54:00 AM EST

    I'm up!
    http://inappropriatesue.blogspot.com/2009/11/55-flash-fiction-friday-mean-what-you.html

    Come hang out and won't you please come back tomorrow and play Song Saturday :P Happy Friday everyone :)

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  30. Hootin AnniNovember 20, 2009 at 7:07:00 AM EST

    ....but will the escape work? I'm being a bit cynical this morning I guess...let's just hope the open arms of love will be a happily ever after kinda story. It all depends on what the object of love is. Oh ignore me today. I'm a bit foggy still this morning. roflmao

    My 55 is Winter's Rime today...scroll below my show n tell to read. Click Here By the way, G-Man, I've been meaning to tell you that I really appreciate this Friday meme, and I TRULY appreciate you always visiting with me and leaving such kindness each Friday!!!

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  31. Maude LynnNovember 20, 2009 at 7:21:00 AM EST

    Didn't expect that!

    Mine is up.

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  32. LynnNovember 20, 2009 at 7:52:00 AM EST

    Well that was certainly romantic. :) No 55 this week. I'm resting up and getting ready to write a good one in the future. :)

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  33. Reverend Michael KilgoreNovember 20, 2009 at 7:58:00 AM EST

    Hmmm, is there a story to go with the story? A little escape is a good thing, makes all of lifes BS fade....

    I am posted yet again!

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  34. KathleenNovember 20, 2009 at 8:10:00 AM EST

    And love come so many forms...

    Nice one, Galen. Like Susan, I want to read the sequel.

    Will it be a "groaner" then?

    Here's mine:

    http://inlindenhills.blogspot.com/2009/11/flash-fiction-friday-where-ever-that.html

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  35. Nikki (Sarah)November 20, 2009 at 8:53:00 AM EST

    woo hoo. Love this one and the pic goes great with it. Sarah
    Mine's up.

    Hey G-man you are the best for doing this. Tons of fun.

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  36. limeNovember 20, 2009 at 8:56:00 AM EST

    wow. you always surprise me. that's a good thing. very nicely done.

    i'm up too.

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  37. LouNovember 20, 2009 at 9:16:00 AM EST

    How very sensitive, G-man! Let me know how that works for ya.

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  38. DianneNovember 20, 2009 at 9:17:00 AM EST

    Wow you have a lot of folowers.
    I'm now one more. I am new to my blogging and yours. Please visit and let me really know what you think!

    I'm Flashing 55 Friday!

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  39. Ed & JeanneNovember 20, 2009 at 9:29:00 AM EST

    Awww....(well that's what the wifey-poo would have said). Real men don't say Awww...

    I have your 55 right Here

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  40. Gregorio MartinoNovember 20, 2009 at 9:36:00 AM EST

    Been there before. Great 55.

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  41. hopeNovember 20, 2009 at 9:55:00 AM EST

    Gee, that looks like the walls in my office: suffocating. ;) I appreciate you ending that one on a high note.

    Mine's up. I'll be back to check on the rest of you later. Work calls.

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  42. MonaNovember 20, 2009 at 10:08:00 AM EST

    Ah! Love can liberate you! My 55ve word poem is up

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  43. JessieNovember 20, 2009 at 10:09:00 AM EST

    Ahhh...so the G-Man does have a softer side ...

    smiles,

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  44. Enchanted OakNovember 20, 2009 at 10:23:00 AM EST

    My sexy 55 is up and knocking socks off.

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  45. JessieNovember 20, 2009 at 10:59:00 AM EST

    okay, mine is up.

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  46. LA NickersNovember 20, 2009 at 11:12:00 AM EST

    Very sweet . . . and even a little provocative, I must say.

    Nicely done - and what a photo!

    SPINNING AND GRINNING – THE SPIN DOCTOR

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  47. UnknownNovember 20, 2009 at 11:38:00 AM EST

    She sits at the cafe
    Glass of white wine for fuel
    She sits
    And snipes
    At passers-by
    How fat! How ridiculous!
    How can his wife put up with him!
    I ask if I can join her,
    She looks at me, perplexed.
    Of course, she says,
    I am so very lonely.
    Please do. Please will you.

    kerrycharacters.wordpress.com

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  48. AnonymousNovember 20, 2009 at 12:29:00 PM EST

    I know that idling, running out of gas feeling. :)

    See my 55 here

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  49. AkelamaluNovember 20, 2009 at 12:33:00 PM EST

    Aw I like a happy ending! :)

    Mine's up.

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  50. I'm The ChezNovember 20, 2009 at 12:44:00 PM EST

    My first Flash 55 ever.
    Thanks for the opportunity.

    http://imthechez.blogspot.com/2009/11/friday-flash-55.html

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  51. NessaNovember 20, 2009 at 1:05:00 PM EST

    Aw, romance in the 55 lane. Sweet.

    Flash 55 - Favors

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  52. lifendreamNovember 20, 2009 at 1:07:00 PM EST

    Never late to run to the open arms of love..Good one.

    Mine is here

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  53. BubbieNovember 20, 2009 at 1:25:00 PM EST

    Wow! I hope it's a true story. You must be happy with your 55, G-Man. It was MY favorite of yours by far. I liked that part where his life was in idle and running out of gas. Great analogy! Really enjoyed it. I'll get my 55 up next week.

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  54. SNovember 20, 2009 at 4:23:00 PM EST

    #54 whoa! Continually impressed, Gman at the monster you've created.

    Have a lovely weekend! ♥

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  55. Ofira SephirothNovember 20, 2009 at 4:28:00 PM EST

    You're such a romantic.

    Martyrdom

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  56. SNovember 20, 2009 at 5:30:00 PM EST

    #56 says, you know, I think some people just find my feet intriguing.
    Yes, I know I said I'd do that but...maybe next week I will do a pie themed one, ok?

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  57. buffalodickNovember 20, 2009 at 5:33:00 PM EST

    Jeez.. Now you go all mushy gushy on me... You ride a Harley, for the love of Mike!!!

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  58. DonnettaNovember 20, 2009 at 7:10:00 PM EST

    Hi Galen! Wow. I really do like that picture. Know the feeling too!

    Mine is finally up. Heading to the auction. Hope this finds you well. D

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  59. Lulda CasadagaNovember 20, 2009 at 7:13:00 PM EST

    Ah, the softer side of the g-man! I like it...ok, I'm really trying over here...I have till midnite don't i? ;)

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  60. FelicitasNovember 20, 2009 at 7:39:00 PM EST

    Doesn't it always take a good woman (or man) to turn everything around? I'm a sucker for a good romance!

    It took me all day, but my 55 is posted : )

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  61. PatrickNovember 20, 2009 at 8:04:00 PM EST

    How lovely. 8-)

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  62. clean and crazyNovember 21, 2009 at 12:53:00 AM EST

    mine is up!! what a picture, i am slow like the dragons, i don't think it fit, the picture is more for a friday the 13th post!!

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  63. forever lostNovember 21, 2009 at 8:06:00 AM EST

    MR G!! that is the greatest 55! ever and I totally love it. May have to copy it and just put it in my "special notes" folder. SOO did YOU find love??? ~;oD

    Some how friday got away from me, I had a wonderful dinner date with our daughter...I will do my Saturday 55 LOL..and share ...THANKS for remembering me

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  64. forever lostNovember 21, 2009 at 9:22:00 AM EST

    ok GOT IT DONE!
    check it out

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  65. Head CookieNovember 24, 2009 at 1:42:00 PM EST

    G you are too sweet what a wonderfully romantic 55. Okay now I know I am officially 4 days late but guess what? Mine is up. I hope you have a terrific week and a most fabulous Thanksgiving. Hugs to you.

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