Sunday, December 12, 2010

MicroFiction Monday

Susan at Stony River Farm hosts Microfiction Monday. She posts a picture and you compose a story in 140 characters. You can click on the link under the title to get further instructions. To help you along she has posted a wonderful link that counts your characters for you! How great is that! You can get the counter at Design 215.


This meme is easy and it's fun! Thanks, Susan for hosting.

And here's the picture for the day!

I'm dolled up, doing laundry in the yard for this guy to take pics for
for a special edition -- of what? Little Woman's Day on the Prairie?
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And from my wonderful friend in Mumbai, how about this take on the pic of the day!!

"Don't be fooled by my smile.. as soon the fellow clicks, whoever threw this grater into the soap water is going to get a shower of soap suds."

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50 comments:

  1. IngridDecember 12, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Am I happy to have a washing machine, lol !

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  2. DimpleDecember 12, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    The picture and your story remind me of early TV commercials (and shows, come to think of it) where Mom was in high heels while vacuuming and doing other house work!

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  3. PatDecember 12, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Lol! I, too, noticed now nicely dressed she was for doing laundry. I guess that's how they sold Ivorine back in the day--showing women how attractive they could be while doing household chores like laundry! Good one, Sylvia.

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  4. Bill ~ {The Old Fart}December 12, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    He better be careful or some wet clothes are going to be thrown at him and his camera. I don't blame her for being ticked. You have a wonderful week ahead., Hope your weekend was happy

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  5. PeggyDecember 12, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Sylvia;

    Good one , maybe the photographer is a little kinky tto. Hilarious my friend.
    Have a wonderful week, stay warm.

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  6. lotusleafDecember 12, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Good one!

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  7. magiceyeDecember 12, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    you are a wonderful story teller

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  8. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪December 12, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    when I was little, I helped mum do laundry this way, except we squatted and used OMO. We didn't wear a bonnet.

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  9. TeamgsquareDecember 12, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Superb....! Merry Christmas ...

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  10. Susan FobesDecember 12, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Ah, someone else saw some negative, but you also sneakily added some funny Sylvia-nicely done!

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  11. Linda ReederDecember 12, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    This pic reminds me of the ads in the 50's, the Mrs. Clever look in a nice dress, stockings snd pumps, but this is a much older era.

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  12. JimDecember 12, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Sylvia, I am betting she will be on the cover. And maybe even make the centerfold!
    ..

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  13. Ms.DaisyDecember 12, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Sylvia,
    That is a good take on this week's MM! She is the perfect ideal of the "Little Woman!"


    ~Jean

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  14. Ugich KonitariDecember 12, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    "Dont be fooled by my smile.. as soon the fellow clicks,whoever threw this grater into the soap water is going to get a shower of soap suds."

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  15. Charlene AmsdenDecember 12, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    I washed clothes on one of those "graters" once. clothes must have been a whole lot sturdier back in the "olden" days. It shredded my blue jeans!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    She does make a pretty picture! Nice take. :)

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  17. L. NeusiedlerDecember 12, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    this is a fun meme indeed!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    I wondered about that smile! :)

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  19. UnknownDecember 12, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Great micro stories Sylvia.
    Have a nice week.
    Costas

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  20. Louis la VacheDecember 12, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    She's saying: Rubba-dub-dub...I'm holding his head down in the tub!
    He's saying: Glub. Glub. Glub.

    She's thinking: When the DA hears my story, I'm SURE he'll rule it Justifiable Homicide.

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  21. KristinDecember 12, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    What a lovely picture. Love your blog with the snowflakes and snow. It feels so much like Christmas. Cant wait for the day.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    LOL! The photo opportunity. Very amusing :O)

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  23. TrotterDecember 13, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    Hi Sylvia! Great wayn to start my week!! lol

    Blogtrotter Two has started to cruise the Nile for you, but without Poirot... ;) Enjoy and have a great week!

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  24. MariaDecember 13, 2010 at 3:14 AM

    If you were to believe soap operas, people doll themselves up for washdays - except they don't usually have washdays.

    http://gaelikaa-writeaway.blogspot.com/2010/12/washing-day-microfiction-monday-61.html

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  25. jabblogDecember 13, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    She's not a happy bunny . . .

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  26. DianeDecember 13, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    Both are great! She does look a little too happy there.... :O)

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  27. Doctor FTSEDecember 13, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    . . but it's a happy Microfiction!

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  28. izzyDecember 13, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    I know I know , how pointless is that- Good one
    thanks!

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  29. SouthLakesMomDecember 13, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    Oh, both yours and your friend's are wonderful! And I love her new header with the NEW CAR gift wrapped! Very clever!

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  30. UnknownDecember 13, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Cute! I thought her smile looked a little forced. :o)

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  31. the wild magnoliaDecember 13, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    Clever take on the pic. Loved it!

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  32. the wild magnoliaDecember 13, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    I also love the header drawing. When a friend creates such beauty it is a double blessing.

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  33. DianneDecember 13, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    they are both very clever
    I love 'Women's Day on the Prairie'

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  34. lizziviggiDecember 13, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Ah, thank goodness those days are past! And we think we have it hard... ;-)

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  35. hedgewitchDecember 13, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    Perfect--Little Photo Op on the Prairie. Enjoyed the Will Rogers quotes as well.

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  36. AkelamaluDecember 13, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Hope she got paid well! ;)

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  37. Strummed WordsDecember 13, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Rub a dub dub...

    ...Sunday Chore

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  38. Lisa Ricard ClaroDecember 13, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Well, a gig's a gig, right? I don't blame her for being put out, though...the outfit isn't exactly high fashion. :) Good one!

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  39. AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    This was good! Let's hope that picture-taking was the only thing on that guy's mind!!!
    Have a great week. Cheers!

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  40. Scott M. FreyDecember 13, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    lol too funny!

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  41. hopeDecember 13, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Ah, that sounds about right. Probably using that stupid old camera that you had to stand still and hold your breath for. ;)

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  42. KBDecember 13, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    I used to love watching Little House ON The Praire when I was a girl. Cute MM. Have a great week.

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  43. G-ManDecember 13, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Sylvia...
    I loved your story!

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  44. CherylDecember 13, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    Great one! Oh wait, it's a 2-fer. I loved 'em both.

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  45. kaykualaDecember 13, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    Remembered the Little House on the Prairies. Moving episodes then. Loved your story here.

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  46. SandyCarlsonDecember 13, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    That's a lot of fun!

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  47. PoochDecember 13, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Perhaps she's a friend of Mama Ingalls? Cute idea!
    :)

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  48. SuzDecember 14, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    oh another lovely funny take
    I hope there never is such a mag

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  49. JinksyDecember 14, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    That's advertising for you!

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  50. Michael G-GDecember 14, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Both yours and your friends are great, Sylvia!

    Hope you have a good week. We're pretty soggy down here in Portland!

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