Thursday, January 20, 2011

Friday Flash 55.....











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Before the War, Gerard owned a business!

His company taught women how to mount and ride bicycles.

Few females rode bikes back then because it was considered

"unlady-like"! Ironically because of the metal shortage, some bikes

were built without the extra support bar.

Thus...The 'Girls Bike' was born, and Gerard's short-lived

profession ended!


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I hear that Gerard finally got a job selling womens shoes!
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...
Have a Kick Ass Week-End!!!




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67 comments:

  1. Jannie FunsterJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    Looks like risque business in some of those!

    I prefer banana seat bikes myself, with a roll bar and built in beer holders.

    I posted a 55whooo-hoooo!!\\xoxo

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  2. Monkey ManJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    Gerard had a creepy smile. Quite the HIstoric 55 you created here, G. I am almost speechless.

    My 55 is HERE .

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  3. Jannie FunsterJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:03:00 PM EST

    Who loves ya, baby?? We ALL do.

    Yahtzee and such.

    xo

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  4. moondustwriterJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:08:00 PM EST

    As a cyclist I ride a man's bike (not one with a sissy bar) can't imagine trying to deal with a skirt.

    I'm sure more than Gerard got a great view

    Retro indeed!

    Mine is the End of the Trail

    Happy Trails everyone

    and thanks G for hosting 55 weeks a year

    whoo hoo Jannie way to score

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  5. Lulda CasadagaJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:12:00 PM EST

    ooh..la la! A sporting 55 G. Alas, my bike sits in the garage with 2 flat tires. Maybe this Spring I'll take it out...but, I ain't wearing any garters! :D

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  6. Brian MillerJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:23:00 PM EST

    bet gerald enjoyed that job for a time...lol. nice 55 G!

    i am in!

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  7. SheilaJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:46:00 PM EST

    what a job! Nice job on the 55, too :) mine is here

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  8. ruthJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:57:00 PM EST

    Aw, too bad, but I'll bet he enjoyed the job while it lasted ;)

    Ballad of East and West

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  9. peppylady (Dora)January 20, 2011 at 9:08:00 PM EST

    Learn a lot thanks for giving us this.
    I'm sharing your great post on facebook.

    Coffee is on.

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  10. Someone is SpecialJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:20:00 PM EST

    Nice pic and Job G-Man! I am back with 55.. Here is mine, Cry of a Spouse

    Someone is Special

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  11. MillieJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:24:00 PM EST

    That is quite the interesting history lesson! My human's 55 is here.
    http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2011/01/20/a-sunny-55/

    I did a 55 too, but please be warned that my blog is very family friendly. I'm a G-Goat.

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  12. G-ManJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:29:00 PM EST

    People Please remember...
    Flash FICTION 55!!!
    Some things might not be totally true!!!
    Thats all I'm saying....Galen

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  13. Katherine KrigeJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:38:00 PM EST

    That is priceless my friend!It reminds me of a joke that a friend of the family used to tell (about a shoe salesman & helping female clients). That is a joke for another day though. funny 55

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  14. SerenaJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:49:00 PM EST

    Had Gerard been a gentleman, he might have warned the young ladies about proper bike riding attire.:-)

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  15. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:58:00 PM EST

    well, looks like his business was too hot to "handle" anyway.

    Mine is HERE

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:00:00 PM EST

    Who knew bicycles could be so sexy?

    Mine is here

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  17. JannaJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:10:00 PM EST

    I'll have a tricycle, please.
    With extra cushioning. (!)

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

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:16:00 PM EST

    This is my first try. Thanks for letting me take a stab at a new type of writing.

    http://alwayswriteblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/frozen-frame-friday-flash-fiction.html

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  19. Myrna R.January 20, 2011 at 10:28:00 PM EST

    Looks like Gerard had some fun before running out of business.

    My 55 is done.

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  20. Katherine KrigeJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:47:00 PM EST

    Oh and I've got 55 words up too.
    Voila!

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  21. Yvonne OsborneJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:51:00 PM EST

    Nice photos G-Man! It was very bad for girls to spread their legs, hence the side saddle. I'm back in the saddle for another FF-55! Thanks for the history lesson behind the sissy bar. TGIF!!!

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  22. CloudiaJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:57:00 PM EST

    Good one!




    Aloha from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral

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  23. StrangerJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:10:00 PM EST

    Ooh! Lovely story and I love those photographs.
    Is that true about the girls bike being a result of the metal shortage?
    Happy Friday, Galen.

    Mine's here.

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  24. MeJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:16:00 PM EST

    That girl, second from last pic? She doesn't look too comfortable...?

    Anyhoo...

    I'm in. Mine is Here.

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  25. KatherineJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:00:00 AM EST

    Cheeky Boy G-man! Very risky business this bicycle riding thing!!! It doesn't surprise me in the slightest that the gentlemen responders would have considered this an enjoyable career ... coaching female bicycles riders in the art of bicycle riding... he he he!!

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  26. LarryJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:08:00 AM EST

    Been awhile since I've been here and have truly missed it .. I like your fifty five Galen. You'll find mine down below.
    The Alley
    Thanks for reading...
    larry This Blog Of Mine

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  27. MargaretJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:31:00 AM EST

    Quite the "Flashy" 55! :)

    Let's see if I learned how to direct link...

    My 55

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  28. A Daft Scots LassJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:02:00 AM EST

    Gotta love a good ride.

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  29. anthonynorthJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:38:00 AM EST

    Funny piece of history there. Great fun. You'll find mine here.

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  30. ShadowJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:16:00 AM EST

    you serious???????? thanks for the smile, have a fab weekend!!!

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  31. AkelamaluJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:30:00 AM EST

    I bet Gerard absolutely LOVED his job! LOL


    Mine's up.

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  32. Belinda MunozJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:58:00 AM EST

    Oh, brother. A business to get into for so much more than just the money. I wonder if he gave discounts...I know nothing about building bikes but you'd think that the "Boy's Bike" would be the one that'd need extra support. A very funny post!

    Here's mine: http://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/01/seize-the-moment/

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:59:00 AM EST

    hahaha if he were a generation older he would have been a doctor and made his living alleviating women of "hysteria". ;-)

    Great 55 G. I'm not playing this week but I'm back to blogging. Hopefully I'll be able to blog consistently again.

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  34. gautami tripathyJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:55:00 AM EST

    Hope he staye a long time in that other job!

    Here is mine: nutty nuts

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  35. budh.aaahJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:57:00 AM EST

    Umm Gerard sure got the other job as close to the first one as possible :p

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  36. magiceyeJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:40:00 AM EST

    that sure is interesting!

    An appeal to your good taste at http://instantwords.blogspot.com/2011/01/time-to-select.html
    :)

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  37. RNSANEJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:59:00 AM EST

    I hated those garter belts though I know the men folks really liked them!!! You old rogue, you!!

    Mine is at:

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/01/friday-flash-55-slimy-aphrodisiac.html

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  38. the walking manJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:06:00 AM EST

    Damn War!!! I could have had an entirely different career.

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  39. MorningAJJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:29:00 AM EST

    Wonder if that's why I don't ride a bike?

    Here's something a bit more romantic!

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  40. PratibhaJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:03:00 AM EST

    Oh 1 the pics do spoke a lot more :D
    Loved it !!

    PS : Its been very long time i saw you visit my blog ! Any particular reason G-Man ??

    Here's my post : She

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  41. limeJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:52:00 AM EST

    that gerard, what an entrepreneur! what a fun set of pictures to spark the imagination. lol.

    i'm up late but finally up here

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  42. knot eyeJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:01:00 AM EST

    his business went bust...I now offer you all...55

    thanks for the venue



    http://hpicasso.blogspot.com/2011/01/friday-flash-55012111.html

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  43. hopeJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:05:00 AM EST

    Perhaps Gerald went into the porn business later? :)

    Mine's up. Happy weekend!

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  44. FelicitasJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:38:00 AM EST

    There's another G who really knows how to live!

    I'm back and I've got a 55 just for you, right here:
    http://felicitas-metamorphosis.blogspot.com/2011/01/55-recipe-for-success.html

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  45. izzyJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:00:00 AM EST

    Wow, those are something Mr G!
    quite the tale! quite a way to try and earn a living- Thanks.

    http://izzy-conversing.blogspot.com/2011/01/flash-fiction-55-12011.html

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  46. drybottomgirlJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:18:00 AM EST

    How cool is this 55! I ride a retro bike that looks like it's from the 50's. My hubby calls it my "grandma" bike but I love it and get tons of compliments on it. Mine is up, have an awesome weekend! Go Pack Go!!!!

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  47. NessaJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:25:00 AM EST

    Is that what men like about bikes - looking up women's britches?

    Flash 55 - I Take It In

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  48. TALONJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:38:00 AM EST

    And now I know why I was a Tomboy :)

    My 55: BHDS

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  49. Scott M. FreyJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:02:00 AM EST

    lol you ALWAYS make me smile my friend, thank you!

    mine is here: www.sobernuggets.blogspot.com

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  50. Maude LynnJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:10:00 AM EST

    Well, I'll be damned!

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  51. BubbaJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:13:00 AM EST

    Probably, Mama Z! (LOL!)

    Better late than never: Your Words

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  52. clean and crazyJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:20:00 AM EST

    that was almost naughty!! i finally got one up myself this week!!!

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  53. Fay CampbellJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:24:00 AM EST

    Imagine that business not "taking off!"
    Funny
    here's mine http://faystoo.blogspot.com/2011/01/that-girl.html

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  54. Enchanted OakJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:38:00 PM EST

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  55. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:14:00 PM EST

    wow.
    Glad that happened.
    super mind opening 55 to me..
    Happy Friday!

    Here is My 55

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  56. CadJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:28:00 PM EST

    As it's late, here's an EVENING HYMN AND LAST POST 55!!

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  57. moondustwriterJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:58:00 PM EST

    so I just found out my link doesnt

    try this

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  58. Doctor FTSEJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:12:00 PM EST

    Hi G-Man! Posted this 55 worder at 19.10 GMT, inspired by those push-bikes.

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  59. hedgewitchJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:21:00 PM EST

    Not posting myself today, but had to say something about that 50"s bicycle porn. Have those women no shame? Have they no pants? (I meant outer not inner pants..TMI TMI!!!)

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  60. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:55:00 PM EST

    Hmm... G for Gerard.. and G for Galen... (I see something there..) :))

    You really have THE talent for putting up the most amazing of stories, Galen...
    Keep rocking, my friend... xoxox

    Now take a splash into my 55 for this week..

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  61. Enchanted OakJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:37:00 PM EST

    Oh Galen you had me laughing me arse off! Pre War porn. Lord. What will the man do next???
    My place is a bloody battlefiedl

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  62. DonnettaJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:38:00 PM EST

    I could use a new pair of shoes.

    Mine is finally up. Best to you this weekend. D

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  63. Susan at Stony RiverJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:56:00 PM EST

    Those photos are hilarious --
    is that the real origin of the girl-bike? Pretty cool!

    I have a photo for you up on mine today.

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  64. CatyJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:21:00 PM EST

    Poor Gerard! But at least he moved on :)

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  65. SJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:01:00 PM EST

    Well now that looks like the job for you, boy!
    not to worry, G
    Man, henna is not permanent!

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:03:00 PM EST

    Greetings, Happy Sunday! Blessings…

    Friendship Awards, Enjoy!
    Thanks for the support, You Rock!
    xxx

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  67. SarahDecember 5, 2012 at 4:56:00 AM EST

    Hmm... G for Gerard.. and G for Galen... (I see something there..) :)) You really have THE talent for putting up the most amazing of stories, Galen... Keep rocking, my friend... xoxox Now take a splash into my 55 for this week..

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