Charli is back with her Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction prompt!
April 11, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the phrase “beggars can’t be choosers.” You can play with the words, alter them or interpret them without using the phrase. Give it any slant you want — show what it means or add to its meaning. Go where the prompt leads!
Yesterday, I wrote a little flash for Sue Vincent’s prompt, introducing two new characters to me, Reena and Jay… today’s prompt just helped me add to their story! If you want to read the first bit, click here.
Reena and Jay Do Beans On Toast
It had been a long trek.
Those last three mile had really dragged but finally Reena and Jay arrived back at the campsite.
Kicking off her trainers, she sighed. What she wouldn’t give for a pedicure, long soak in a tub and a chilled glass of Prosecco…
“Reens, can you remember how this works?” Jay was fiddling with camping stove, so they could prepare the feast that was Beans on Toast.
He rummaged around in the food bags, found some cans of lager and tossed one over to her.
Not even chilled. Reena sighed again. Beggars can’t be choosers.
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 15, 2019 @ 13:32:56
f all the blessings she has been a part of this beautiful trekking, camping day, beans on toast is just not one of them.
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Apr 15, 2019 @ 13:39:34
No… Not the best blessing! 😂
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Apr 14, 2019 @ 00:06:33
Ha, ha! Ritu, you captured the joy of camping!
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Apr 14, 2019 @ 02:59:44
Oh the joy!
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Apr 13, 2019 @ 16:45:49
Well done, Ritu!
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Apr 13, 2019 @ 17:45:52
😘
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Apr 13, 2019 @ 18:12:27
🙂
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Apr 13, 2019 @ 09:21:14
good to know they’re carrying on… do they get the beans
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Apr 13, 2019 @ 09:38:58
Time might just tell…
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 21:20:37
Oooooh that Prosecco sounds great right about now! 😉
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 21:22:18
Just pronounced it Gin o’clock here 😜
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 23:18:25
Haha I’ll be right over!! Got a bottle of merlot in one hand and a frozen pizza in the other! 😂😂
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Apr 13, 2019 @ 00:27:18
😂
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 20:19:00
She is trapped!
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 20:53:35
Totally!
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Apr 13, 2019 @ 08:18:20
😂
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 19:21:02
Wish i had only a little bit of your imagination, Sis! Wonderful story! Thank you for sharing, and have all a nice weekend! Michael P.S.: I did it! I voted! Lol
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 20:52:53
My mind does wander to strange places… Thanks Bro!
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 21:23:15
Seems so. OK as long as only you mind wanders to them. 😉 Have a nice weekend, Sis!
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 21:28:50
You have a good un too Bro!
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 16:04:50
Gee, lager and beans… it sounds as thought it could be a rather musical night there…
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 16:54:59
😂 You’re right there… Not the fine dining she was expecting I’ll get!
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 15:28:58
It’s not getting any better for poor Reena 😄
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 15:33:58
I think more down before up Brother ❤️
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 16:20:03
Hope those beans and toast help 😀❤️
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 16:55:06
😂
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 14:04:47
Camp food is often so lacking, yet there’s something special about it!
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 14:25:53
It’s the simplicity that makes it!
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 14:00:59
My hubby has this habit of putting wine into the freezer to chill! Sometimes it nearly explodes… nice flash Ritu. 🙂
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 14:02:18
Ha ha! Thanks Marje!
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 07:15:47
Oh! I can see a row on the horizon…. Excellent use of the prompt Sis 💜
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 09:33:17
Thanks sis!!!
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 09:40:49
💜 how are your in-laws after their travels 💜💜
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 09:41:29
They are tired, but in one piece and happy to be home 😍
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 13:58:39
Excellent enjoy them 💜
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 06:03:51
Well done, Ritu. A most innovative use of the prompt words.
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Apr 12, 2019 @ 09:32:39
Thanks Robbie!
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