I’m back in Nevada after spending six weeks in Spain. I promise to share my thoughts about this grand adventure of Spanish immersion in later posts but today is miércoles so here is my Friday Fictioneers post. I haven’t written anything but text messages in English for six weeks and my brain was a little rusty today. My fictional bumbling spy Sara stepped up to the castle and insisted that this was her day to write.
Hold on to your broom and enjoy the ride.
Here’s the photo prompt from Douglas Macellroy.
Sara and The Flying Monkey
Unclear as to where she had fallen, Sara stretched her stocking clad legs gingerly beneath the rubble and questioned her choice of disguise. How was she to know that her pointed hat would bring down the drone in a tangle of fabric and smoke? In her defense the team leader had said, “We will get that witch”, speaking of the intended target.
The flying monkey drone had been Sara’s brilliant idea but where was the memory stick? Shaking off the very minor concussion she opened one eye. Regretting the decision, she watched the armed guard drop the Usb drive and Sara’s last chance into his pocket.
For more tales of woe and Oz go to Rochelle Wisoff Fields’ fabulous blog.
Great story, Tracey. Such an original take on those stripy legged girls! Love how we all see different things in the same pic. Really great 🙂
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Thank you Lynn. I get obsessed with an object in the photos and can’t let it go.
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It was a good spot, which led to an original piece. Lovely stuff 🙂
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Señora Doctora — ¡Que chiste es esta historia! La me gusta, especialmente que haces la referencia (mas o menos) a mi estado — el estado de Kansas. Entonces, espero que disfrutaste tu tiempo en España con los, <> ¡Ji ji ji ji!
Glad to see you back and I enjoyed the story so much (in case you couldn’t understand it).
Five out of five patatas bravas. 😀
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So sick of patatas bravas and jamon but thank you for the five potatoes anyway. Muchas gracias.
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So, you understood it, huh? 😉
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Si and muchas gracias.
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De nada. Rochelle and I like to say things like “mucho thank-you” and “buenos morning.” She and I both speak it.
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Oh I did enjoy your story… I might dream of flying monkeys tonight, but it’s not a promise.
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I was terrified of the flying monkeys. We watched the Wizard of Oz every year when I was a kid.
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I saw the striped legs but I didn’t see the Monkey Drones so I went towards a different movie. I think your brain is derusting nicely, and we’re glad you’re back home to enjoy American politics at their best!
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Thanks for the welcome back.
Ugh, it looks like “he with the bad hair” will be pandering to NV. We are fickle and unpredictable voters.
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Wow! that was certainly a different take. The last time this prompt was out I didn’t see the striped stockings under the cushions. Good one! Bienvenido de nuevo! (You’re going to get a lot of this spanish banter… some good, some not so good – like mine.) 🙂
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Gracias, said with a definitive Sevilla accent. I’m afraid my Mexican neighbors won’t recognize my español.
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Querida Tracey,
Welcome back. Definitely a different take on the prompt. Gracias for thinking outside the diving helmet. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS Mi cuento está aquí: https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/10-june-2016/
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As usual, I didn’t feel like coloring within the lines. I was sure that my link to your site was correct but I’ll check it out. Many thanks.
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Don’t mind me I’m just foraging for comments. 😉
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I’m not usually rude but my comments were slow to emerge this week. Jet lag and all. Lo siento.
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No problemo. Lo siento para ser Drama Reyina
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Like Perry, the striped legs caught my eye and I was pretty much a goner after that. After reading the story all I can say is, “Lions and tigers and bears, Oh my!”
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Buy a pair for your wife. My husband likes me to cook dinner in them with those heels and an apron of course. 😊
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ouch, what happens to her now?
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She’ll be fine. She always finds a way out of her scrapes. We know she has “great ideas”. Poor Sara. Thanks Plaridel.
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Inventive and fun take on the prompt! Sounds like she’s in a spot of bother.
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Thanks Ali. Yes, Sara is always in a spot of bother. Great phrase.
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No es posible a no gustar patatas bravas! He vivido en Tenerife durante 16 anos y las comi muchas veces.
Wish I had the legs to wear those tights!
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I like my version of patatas braves without mayo. I didn’t realize that you were in Tenerife. You are back in England now? Thanks for commenting, Liz. I love your posts but I struggle with commenting with the interface. Mostly being lazy I admit.
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So glad to see you back among us and love the spin you have taken with one of my favorite movies.
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Thanks Dawn. I secretly love the thrill of the flying monkeys. (Shivers and hides under the covers to watch.)
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THAT was always the scariest part!
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A unique take on the prompt. Welcome back to the states.
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Thank you
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This was great, what a unique idea. And it’s good to see you back. 🙂
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Thank you
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