Thursday, January 6, 2011

Friday Flash 55.....

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So, he says to me......
"Margaret, my employer is sending me out of
the country for a year, I hope you understand".
He hands me a strand of pearls, gives me a kiss
on the cheek, and he's GONE!
Uh Huh.....
I've got news for you big boy.
I'm NOT so easily discarded....You'll find out!

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Ooooh, she does have THAT look doesn't she?
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 nervous host from coast to coast....
Have a Kick Ass Week-End!!!
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65 comments:

  1. Jannie FunsterJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:01:00 PM EST

    I think Margaret will have a field day or 365 of them over the next 12 months.

    I posted a 55whooo-hoooo!!

    xo

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  2. Jannie FunsterJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    And I believe a YAHTZEE may be in order??

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  3. MeJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:04:00 PM EST

    I know you were writing from *her* perspective, but I couldn't help picturing *you* saying the words. You were, of course, wearing the pearls. ;)

    Mine is up HERE.

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  4. Monkey ManJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:06:00 PM EST

    That is a kind of 'don't mess with me or I'll put your eye out with cigarette' look isn't it?

    My 55 is HERE .

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  5. FireblossomJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:33:00 PM EST

    Oh please. Those aren't even real. His sports memorabilia and golf clubs will be on craig's list before he's even on the plane. ;-)

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  6. snowelfJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:53:00 PM EST

    this is classic.

    --snow

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  7. limeJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:54:00 PM EST

    i bet she sells the pearls and finances her own set of travels!

    i played along too here

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  8. dustusJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:08:00 PM EST

    Think she definitely means business. Hope he has good credit.

    Mine's here:
    Just Like Them

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  9. SerenaJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:14:00 PM EST

    Margaret probably likes knots in her pearls but not in her stomach. Hmmmm, what will she do?

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  10. g-manJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:15:00 PM EST

    You'll see...hehehehehe

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  11. SerenaJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:17:00 PM EST

    Why, does she have a Plan B?:-)

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  12. g-manJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:31:00 PM EST

    And C....and D....And E!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:40:00 PM EST

    Go Margaret! Enjoy the freedom!

    Mine can be found HERE

    Not my best but wanted to get something out there...

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:40:00 PM EST

    Yeah, he's in for it.

    Mine is here

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  15. SerenaJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:42:00 PM EST

    Margaret sounds well prepared. She must have been a Girl Scout.:-)

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  16. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and ArtistsJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:48:00 PM EST

    I'm rooting for ya Margaret - a woman scorned... Indeed.

    Not only is my 55 here but so is a feature - history in the making of Friday Flash 55

    Thanks G-Man for the interview and for hosting faithfully each week - your'e the bomb!

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  17. JannaJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:50:00 PM EST

    You're wearing the pearls right now, aren't you? :)

    Thanks for another Friday 55!
    Mine's here. :)

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  18. gautami tripathyJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:50:00 PM EST

    I wanna know what she is gonna do next!

    Here is mine:

    curtain of pebbled path

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  19. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:12:00 PM EST

    wow,

    that's a very interesting 55,
    classical story indeed.

    here is My 55

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  20. MillieJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:26:00 PM EST

    My human wrote a 55. Here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/miracle/

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  21. clean and crazyJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:48:00 PM EST

    why yes, yes she does. she is a bunny boiler that one!! oh and hey i got one up, again !!

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  22. Brian MillerJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:52:00 PM EST

    yikes! nice one G! will be back next week...

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  23. ClaudiaJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:25:00 PM EST

    yeah - she has this look..seems she looks right through him to the depths of his soul...

    my 55 is here

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  24. PattiKenJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:06:00 AM EST

    Ohhh, payback's a bitch...named Margaret, perhaps?

    I'm in this week here.

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  25. LindaJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:15:00 AM EST

    Oooooh, good one! Starting out the new year right.

    Mine's here.

    Roses to Rainbows

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  26. hedgewitchJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:25:00 AM EST

    I don't know, I think she's weighing options. Perhaps absence will get the old boy out of her hair while she chats up the pool guy.

    I am a totally unserious girl today, so this is a completely silly 55
    Grandma's Attitude Problem

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  27. TALONJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:53:00 AM EST

    She's got that look...the one that says, "I'll have a blast while the blighter is gone, but when he gets back! Oh yeah...then he's gonna pay..."

    Loved your 55, Galen.

    Mine is:
    escapee

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  28. A Daft Scots LassJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:58:00 AM EST

    She is gorgeous and I love your 55.

    Mine's up too.

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  29. joannaJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:28:00 AM EST

    She does have that smoldering look in her eye - the lady is no one's fool. Mine will be up on Friday .

    joanny

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  30. Myrna R.January 7, 2011 at 1:43:00 AM EST

    Poor guy. Hope he survives that look that can kill.

    I posted my 55.

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  31. anthonynorthJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:33:00 AM EST

    All sorts could happen there. Nice one.
    You'll find mine here.

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  32. AkelamaluJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:20:00 AM EST

    Oh boy, hell hath no fury........
    :0

    A follow up to this one is an absolute must G.

    Mine's up.

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  33. MorningAJJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:51:00 AM EST

    Mind you - that's SOME rope of pearls!

    Great 55 G-Man!

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  34. steveroniJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:10:00 AM EST

    Ahhh! "String of Pearls" can have so many meanings. But DISCARDED has only ONE!

    Yipeee! I wrote one HERE

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  35. the walking manJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:22:00 AM EST

    I guess that's one way to split without saying take it all. Hope he stopped his direct deposit before he left.

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  36. KatherineJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:12:00 AM EST

    Hmm..she does have a look in her eye doesn't she!! Great 55 G-man, as usual!

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  37. Eaton Bennett aka Berenice AlbrechtJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:30:00 AM EST

    Do I feel a serial 55 coming on? Or at least a few episodes? aaaaand she could be real trouble with that cool look in her eyes.

    I'm playing this week G-daddy...
    my 55 :)

    hugs,
    Eaton

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  38. izzyJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:30:00 AM EST

    You have done a GREAT Job Here!
    Oooh, if looks could kill!
    I am running behind- sorry, will try and play my part soon- Happy Friday!

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  39. izzyJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:57:00 AM EST

    OK- happy hunting all-
    http://izzy-conversing.blogspot.com/2011/01/flash-fiction-55-1711.html

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  40. JerryJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:09:00 AM EST

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  41. Maude LynnJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:20:00 AM EST

    Nice one, G-Man! That woman looks seriously annoyed!

    Mine's up!

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  42. JerryJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:20:00 AM EST

    No need to wake up Maggie...mine is up.

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  43. Strummed WordsJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:22:00 AM EST

    Nice pearls! My 55

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  44. Yvonne OsborneJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:26:00 AM EST

    Ahh....that look. And, yes, I love your classic style. I was thinking I was late, but then it is Friday morning afterall. Prompted to get my fingers moving by the nice tribute over at One-Stop. Congratulations! I'm proud to be a part of your Michigan-based 55.

    My 55 is here
    If the link works, I have Jinksy to thank.

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  45. Yvonne OsborneJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:45:00 AM EST

    Oh dear. It failed. One more try....
    here

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  46. PratibhaJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:54:00 AM EST

    i love this ! totally !! :)

    Mine is <a href="http://ladynimue.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/turn-back-time/>here</a>

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  47. PratibhaJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:55:00 AM EST

    My post here

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  48. Yvonne OsborneJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:57:00 AM EST

    If it doesn't work this time, I'll go away.

    here

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  49. gautami tripathyJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:11:00 AM EST

    Hey Yvonne, I am putting up your live link:

    Here is Yvonne Osborne's 55 words

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  50. ShadowJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:16:00 AM EST

    out of sight, out of mind, me thinks...

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  51. RNSANEJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:55:00 AM EST

    I think pearls were not enough...perhaps, diamonds were in order!

    Mine is at:

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/01/flash-55-friday-way-we-were-1-aloha.html

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  52. Monkey ManJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:30:00 PM EST

    I know I have strayed from the "fiction" aspect of Friday's 55's but I will reform....promise!

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  53. moondustwriterJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:28:00 PM EST

    Here's one from a guy (H Picasso0that left his URL at One Stop

    its good

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  54. DonnettaJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:43:00 PM EST

    Galen: I didn't get a 55er written this week. My Mama passed away, and it has been pretty stressful. I did manage to write a small tribute to her that I would love for you to read. So I put that up on my blog today. Please keep my little Mama in your thoughts. Best, Donnetta

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  55. Adam Common, PoetJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:21:00 PM EST

    I am comment 55! Score for my first attempt! http://poetrybyadamwhite.blogspot.com/2011/01/55-flash-fiction-friday-suit.html

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  56. Lulda CasadagaJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:59:00 PM EST

    I can just hear the radio announcers voice saying "stayed tuned to mystery theater"...my 55 will be up before the announcer signs off! Promise... ;)

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  57. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:15:00 PM EST

    Ooohh.. she got attitood!!! :))
    Let's see who dumps whom! Can I expect the answer to this in a future post of yours?! :)

    Here is mine, G...

    Have an awesome weekend!!!

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  58. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:16:00 PM EST

    Oops.. and before I forget..
    I see you are feature at One Stop!! AWESOME!! Congratulations!!!! That is so so so well deserved, my friend!
    Keep rocking!!!
    xoxoxo

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  59. drybottomgirlJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:20:00 PM EST

    Love those old gorgeous girl days! She may want to use those pearls as a weapon.....:) My 55 is up, and have a great weekend!

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  60. GABJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:17:00 PM EST

    Well, I guess I was thinking along different lines. Like maybe he was in the army and was leaving the states for a year.
    But her look does look murderous

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  61. Susan at Stony RiverJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:00:00 PM EST

    Man, my grandma used to give me the ol' stinkeye like that. Yikes!

    Personally, I think his giving her the pearls AND leaving is just a win-win.

    Anyhoo, I didn't forget you. I'm just late. BUT mine's rather terrible today (sick kids, yeah, blame it on the sick kids...)

    Have a good weekend Galen!

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  62. Katherine KrigeJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:00:00 PM EST

    Hey G
    Just wanted to let you know when I typed Flash 55 into google, you were at the top of the list! Woohoo, exciting! I am playing along this week here

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  63. moondustwriterJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:59:00 PM EST

    Want to thank G-Man again for letting One Stop Poetry feature the 55

    We really are making history folks - our grandkids will be talking about Shay and MM.... and marveling

    thanks to each of you and your fine writing

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  64. secret agent womanJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:12:00 PM EST

    I suspect she'll manage to find someone to keep her company.

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  65. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:23:00 AM EST

    YEAH!, you win The Celebrate Poet of 2010 Award

    Happy Sunday!

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