Charli’s Carrot Ranch Prompt this week:
August 22, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about old world charm. It can be nostalgic or irreverent. You can invent an “old world,” return to migrant roots or recall ancient times. Go where the prompt leads you!
Olde World, New Light
Jackie picked up the lantern and held it up against the shop light.
It was exquisite, the intricacy of the cast iron frame, twisted into patterns.
“That would look amazing, hanging outside our front door, wouldn’t it, Dave?” She turned to her husband, who stood impatiently, tapping foot, waiting for her to make a decision so they could leave. He had a beer at home with his name on it.
“It has such an olde worlde charm. Yes,” she smiled as she clasped it to her chest. “This is the one. Let’s go and pay.”
“Thank God,” mumbled Dave.
But I Smile Anyway... 
Aug 27, 2019 @ 12:18:05
She gets the piece. He gets his beer. Everyone is happy. Great scene.
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Aug 27, 2019 @ 12:18:29
True! Thanks Norah!
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 03:41:29
You make this scene pop with details and understated tension — the shopping partner and the long-suffering spouse.
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Aug 25, 2019 @ 10:07:32
It’s reminiscent of all my shopping trips with hubby… And the kids! 🤣
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 14:38:29
“Thank God,” mumbled Dave.
This line made me chuckle.
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 14:39:55
Isn’t the the working of a male mind…?
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 21:57:47
Typical guy. 🙂
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 22:14:04
Especially when shopping 😄
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 20:49:22
I guess Dave is not impressed with olde-world charm! Nicely done.
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 20:59:39
Nope. Olde world is not his thing!
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 22:18:35
I think Dave and I would get along…
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 22:20:22
😁
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 20:39:07
At least, he the beer hasn’t gone anywhere meanwhile… lol!
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 20:59:16
Ha ha! That’s all he’s interested in!
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 21:06:51
🤪🍺
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 19:04:19
I’ll take one of those lanterns!
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 19:16:10
Sold!!!
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 18:27:45
Lol, and THAT’s why I never take my husband shopping!
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 18:48:22
It’s never the best idea, but sometimes needed, as they’re paying!!!
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 21:13:40
Very often so many shoes too.:-))
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 21:14:24
😅
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 21:27:35
Btw: We have seen you hair, your nails, but never your shoes. 😉
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 21:28:35
Because I don’t really wear fancy shoes… Just practical ones!!
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 10:05:09
I am sad. Sis with highheels could be fancy too. 🙂
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 10:51:43
Lol! Bro I’ve barely worn heels since I was first pregnant.. 15 years ago!!!
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 11:28:21
Now its time to do so. Wait on LilPrincess’es ideas. Than you have to do too. Lol
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 11:28:53
I can’t walk in them!!!
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 11:31:26
OK. you will learn again. 😉 (How wonderful our jokeful chatting is. Lol) Hope you are in best mood, surviving the weekend.
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 11:49:29
Its a beautiful day here Bro! I’m not complaining!
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 11:57:47
Great! Time to break out for a short family holiday in London, or Birmingham. 🙂
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 12:09:24
Or a barbeque in our garden… it’s lovely !
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Aug 24, 2019 @ 16:42:14
Yes, convenient. 🙂 Last week i read at lobotero. com there is a BBQ sauce from Jeam Beam. 😉
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 17:22:29
Oh, Dave. You have to smell the roses.(Not the hops)
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 18:03:50
HE he!
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 17:16:35
🥴😀💜
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Aug 23, 2019 @ 18:03:43
Lol!
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