Charli’s 99-word Carrot Ranch fiction prompt:
May 23, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story without ice. It can be a world without ice or a summer camp that runs out of cubes for lemonade. What does the lack mean to the story? Go where the prompt leads!
On The Rocks… Or Not?
“Hey, Sam, get me a scotch. On the rocks. Actually, make it a double.” James loosened his tie.
Some day it had been.
Markets were rocky with this whole Brexit fiasco, and then that Theresa May announced her departure from being the Prime Minister… Things went haywire.
What with client calls, deals falling through, share prices dropping, he deserved a stiff drink, diluted only by that melting ice…
“Sorry, Boss, we’ve run out of ice. The machine’s on the blink. Typical on a hot day like this.”
James sighed. Guess it was a day that warranted a neat shot.
But I Smile Anyway... 
May 28, 2019 @ 07:34:37
I’ll be interested to see what happens now with Theresa May’s resignation. She had a tough gig. You painted a clear picture.
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May 28, 2019 @ 08:16:43
She did… I’m not sure I’m liking the picture being painted for our UK future…
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May 28, 2019 @ 11:07:42
It’s tough all over, I think. I’m not seeing a whole lot to like anywhere. 😦
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May 28, 2019 @ 11:25:09
You’re right there…
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May 28, 2019 @ 05:33:22
Oh, nice use of current events, Ritu! Sounds like a neat drink is in order.
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May 28, 2019 @ 08:14:54
I think so… Listening to the news… It’s just on constantly!
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May 26, 2019 @ 16:57:19
Lovely, Ritu. A great take.
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May 26, 2019 @ 17:30:57
Thanks Robbie 🤗
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May 26, 2019 @ 04:33:45
I prefer neat anyway, but I understand James’ disappointment. Well done.
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May 26, 2019 @ 08:17:54
Thank you 🥃
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May 25, 2019 @ 15:07:44
I saw yesterday that May was stepping down. I don’t know how everyone’s handling her leaving, but I did think she was handed a shit sandwich to work with from the beginning, haha. Things had always been stacked against her.
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May 25, 2019 @ 15:14:00
I have to agree there, especially as she was always Remain, not Leave!!!
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May 25, 2019 @ 16:02:44
Oh well… good luck with your politics. We’ll need luck ourselves (I’m American) soon enough.
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May 25, 2019 @ 16:13:13
You definitely will!!!
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May 25, 2019 @ 13:24:44
Well done, Ritu!
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May 25, 2019 @ 14:04:52
🙏🏼🤗😊ThanK you
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May 25, 2019 @ 16:30:11
You’re welcome!
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May 25, 2019 @ 06:58:34
Super one as usual Ritu. I seriously cant imagine where you have the time and energy to do all that you do – work, home, blogging, blog challenges…..!!!!
The one A- Z challenge that I took part in left me dehydrated!! 😄😄
Hats off to you girl!!
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May 25, 2019 @ 09:57:00
Ha ha! Believe it or not, my blogging is my down time and how I relax!
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May 25, 2019 @ 02:36:20
Tough day indeed Sister!!
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May 25, 2019 @ 09:55:38
Truly Brother!!! ❤️
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May 25, 2019 @ 14:59:42
🥃❤️
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May 24, 2019 @ 23:42:17
Hope your day was better like Mrs. May’s, Sis. Have a beautiful weekend, and help hubby to recover. Michael
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May 25, 2019 @ 09:50:21
Thanks Bro! Mine was! And yours ? 💜 🙏🏼
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May 24, 2019 @ 22:33:24
Very topical, or is that tropical 😄😄Sis 💜
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May 24, 2019 @ 22:48:12
He he!!! Thanks sis 💜
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May 24, 2019 @ 22:56:28
😄😄😁😄
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May 24, 2019 @ 22:32:54
politics and booze…. life long buddies I would say
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May 24, 2019 @ 22:48:22
I think so sis!!! ❤️
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May 24, 2019 @ 22:31:47
There are days we should simply be grateful that they have passed at one point… lol
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May 24, 2019 @ 22:48:32
True dat, sis 💜
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May 24, 2019 @ 23:02:25
😊💖
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May 24, 2019 @ 22:18:36
You’re on the ball with this one Ritu. Poor Mrs May. 😐
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May 24, 2019 @ 22:28:17
Thanks Gloria! 😍
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May 24, 2019 @ 21:43:18
now that’s v depressing. Thanks…. !!
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May 24, 2019 @ 21:54:23
Sorreeee! 🥃
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