PHOTO PROMPT – © Jennifer Pendergast
IN THE SWIM
His engineering consulting firm had finally taken off. The obvious benefits included some nice income. He had been able to purchase a small estate property beyond the city.
One of the drawbacks was being away from his home and family, sometimes for weeks. His wife had been pushing for an in-ground pool. “The kids would love it!” He said he’d do some research. She replied that she’d already been checking. What a surprise.
His latest ‘three-week project’ had stretched almost six weeks. When he finally returned home, she dragged him to the rear door. “How do you like our pool?” 😮
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Go to Rochelle’s Addicted to Purple site and use her Wednesday photo as a prompt to write a complete 100 word story.
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Unlike many weeks, I waited till Friday, to post my Friday Fictioneer story. By doing that, this is 9/11! Fourteen years ago today, the Twin Towers fell. The snake is still in the Garden. Remember! Respect! Refuse to capitulate!
Archon's Den 
Dear Archon,
I like her style.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s always easier to ask for forgiveness, than to get permission. Besides, look how it changes the sight-lines. Makes the property look MUCH larger. 😳
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They may have some sanitation issues.
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Only if the kids swim in their Huggies….or grandpa in his Depends. 😛
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Yep, drop the idea as “just a thought” into casual conversation and then do it anyway once he’s out the way. I like her style!
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She knew he’d eventually agree. She just changed the discussion from ‘possible pool’ to ‘fait accompli’. 🙂
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Yep… good for her. She would probably still be waiting if she hadn’t taken the initiative!
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He’d have done something silly – like call the bank first. She skipped directly to the pool company….or was that, landscapers?? 😕
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Hah!
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LOL. Looks like there was too much extra income 🙂 Nice one.
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They say you can never be too rich or too slim. I wouldn’t know. When I speak of ’round figures’ I am referring to my tummy. The only thing I have that is flat and hard….is my wallet. 😳
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Well, she’s not one to wait around. I guess she got it done her way! Have you seen the photo with rainbow where the twin towers once stood that’s been in the news? It’s nice to see.
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She’s a woman who knows her own mind. Now, as long as he doesn’t mind….
I must do a search for the rainbow. I haven’t hit it yet, and it’s 3 AM Saturday. 😕
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Great combo.. one pulling in the money, the other making good use of it.
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Even in two-income families, that often is the case. Women claim they spend ‘better’ than men. 😉 😕
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He should be glad she manages things. Being away so often and for so long… nothing would get done at home otherwise. Fun story. 🙂
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Perhaps it’s not quite what he had envisioned. And what’s he going to do with that giant canoe? 😕 😆
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She’s a doer – I like her. I hope he appreciated all the effort she went to. Good story.
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She certainly dreams big! He expected kids on air mattresses….and got water-skiers. 😳
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nice way to deal with loneliness
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Yes, a little retail therapy. At least it wasn’t another pair of shoes. 😯
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Lots of naughty responses came to mind but I think I’ll go with the sober one – What a smart woman 🙂
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Also intelligent, determined and capable. I’m happy you stopped in to meet her. 🙂
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Love her sort of pool! Also love this. “The snake is still in the Garden. Remember! Respect! Refuse to capitulate!” Amen.
janet
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The only water-jets in a pool this big are from Sea-Doos. 😯
I’m not a Jingoistic ‘Patriot’. I’m not even American. I believe in acceptance, but I also believe we should take care of ourselves first. This is much like Rochelle’s “Never Forget!”
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No jingoism assumed. 🙂
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