And amidst all the dire, dark, and gently reflective pieces, Geoff arrives with a bit of humor. Enjoy!
‘I hate this time of year, you know.’
‘I’m not listening, Elvis.’
‘I don’t ask to get picked, Ernie, but I always am.’
‘It’s a privilege, you know. Errol’s never had a turn.’
‘He can take my place, any time.’
‘Don’t be silly. The Missus chooses. You know that.’
‘Yeah, but why is it always the same people? You know it’s true. Eric, Elrond, Edward…’
‘It’s because we’ve good at what we do. And those lads love it. Look, they’re nearly running.’
‘Yeah well. I’d be happier if they left me in jigsaws. I’ve found my niche in jigsaws.’
‘Don’t you get bored, cutting up the same pictures year after year?’
‘Nope. The patterns are always different. Do you know there are two hundred and seventy one million permutations?’
‘You are as boring as everyone says.’
‘Thanks. Maybe if I was more chummy I wouldn’t get this de-icing gig.’
‘You…
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Wow! This is great! Although now I’ll think about frozen balls every Christmas (kinda like the Schwetty balls 🙂 ) Unexpected, but fun!
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Dressing the tree is going to be a challenge then? Thanks Julie
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Ha ha ha
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Ha ha ha ha. Geoff is a crack up. It was great to have a humorous one among all the grim and sober stories. 😀
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I could feel it coming… great take on the prompt. And what creativity to imagine all those E names! 🙂
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Thanks Dawn. I do wonder if there’s a rogue Elf out there without the E. Bit like calling an Icelandic child Kevin or Kylie
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Geoff has a fun sense of humor, doesn’t he? Thanks for reading, Dawn. 🙂
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What fun! I love humor.
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Thanks for stopping by to read, Jacqui. Geoff is pretty funny and I was so glad to have a light-hearted story to share. Happy Weekend, my friend. 🙂
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So funny. 😀
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Thanks!
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Geoff has a great sense of humor, Andrea. I’m so glad he participated and that you got a laugh. 🙂 Happy Weekend!
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I did, and the same to you! Just waiting for niece and her two little boys [18 mths & 4 yrs] to arrive for a belated xmas visit. Just hope I’ve child-proofed the house enough! lol
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Have fun!
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It was lovely. Mr 4 and I picked apricots and rocket from the garden and had interesting conversations about kites and macaroons. 🙂
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Aww. How magical, Andrea. And how wonderful for Mr. 4 to have that special time with you. 😀
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-grin- we worked out I’m Auntie-Grandma. He really is an adorable kid. His baby brother is super cute too, but at 18 months, his personality is only just starting to show through.
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Thanks for sharing, Diana. This was hilarious!
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Glad you enjoyed Jill
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Geoff has a great sense of humor and is a master of dialog. I was delighted to share. Have a wonderful weekend, Jill. ❤
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Ha, ha! Hilarious.
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Geoff has been tickling a few funny bones today, Vashti. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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It was my pleasure. 😀
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I’m still feeling the winter spirit…thank you for sharing this funny read, Diana!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Kim. Geoff’s stories are often like this – madcap and a good laugh. Thanks so much for the visit. ❤
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He’s still making me laugh!
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If only you realised I’m sitting in a Darkened room, torturing the giggles from a herd of factory farmed, GM sniggers by beating liquidized feathers with my hand reared copy of Jane Austin’s little read master piece ‘the fourteen embroideries of Millicent Tumbril’ while whistling the Hallelujah Chorus in the style of Dame Nelly Melba…. MWAHAHAHAHA
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Oh, my!
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Ah sooo kind!
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Happy to share, Geoff, of course. I’ve had a wonderful response and will have to share a couple a day to keep on top! Happy Writing. 🙂
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It was just as funny on the second reading!
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V kind P
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The ending did it for me, Pauline. Geoff has an endless supply of wit. Thanks for the visit, my friend. 🙂
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Ah, ‘endless’… that may be too hopeful but certainly I hope to keep dipping into my wit-tin for a while yet! And don’t underplay your fabulous prompt…
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I will try to entice you to play again in February. 🙂
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Another wonderful picture and I doubt I’ll be able to resist
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