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Friday, 26 September 2008

FLASH 55 - DAYS OF THE OLD SCHOOLYARD

The first day of school had finally arrived. She pulled on her wellies, as it was raining outside. A boy pointed and laughed, 'Her wellies are orange, how stupid is that!' Mum had bought them for her, she would wear them with pride.

Later...

'How was your day sweetheart?'

'Great Mum, I punched a boy!'



As you may have realised by now, many of my stories and poems are based on events which have actually happened to me, this one is no exception. The look on my mother's face was priceless. The teasing I received from this boy was relentless.I didn't punch him but I did push him and he fell over in front of all his friends. Funnily enough, he didn't bother me after that. These days I wear pink wellies, what can I say...I'm an individual.

N.B. Wellies are otherwise know as gumboots or wellington boots. I'll see if I can find a pic because last time I mentioned them, there seemed to be some confusion as to what they actually were.


Here ya go. I wear these in the paddock when it's raining and muddy (much to the amusement of the farmer).




Flash Fiction - Every Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss -
If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.

Happy reading and writing!
Love
KB
xxx

16 comments:

  1. Great childhood story. Wonderful wellies and great to see you.

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  2. You only wear wellies ta keep the smell in!

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  3. Good on ya KB You can stand your (wo)man. Your wellies are gorgeous
    Sent you lots of hugs from the other island and I will stop by sometimes while I am gone

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  4. Funny how getting knocked on the arse changes a bully's attitude isn't it?

    Good on ya!
    And a great story.

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  5. KB Great 55, I think I prefer real life stories...

    Thanks for playing, and have a Great Week-End...G

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  6. haha you kicked his butt. ok, maybe it's not that funny...i would LOVE orange wellies. i would wear them and say to hell w anyone who didn't like em. lol

    my 55 is up.

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  7. Teehee! I admire your spunk. Cute 55! Very very cute!

    *grinning* Happy Friday!
    -smarmoofus

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  8. LOL! That is one confident girl who knows her mind & priorities!

    I love wellington boots!

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  9. That's exactly how to treat bullies - well done you!

    My wellies are floral too!

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  10. I'll be careful what I say from now on! I like my wellies. They are not orange or pink, neither are they black with little flowers on them. But they are nice.

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  11. Thanks for all the comments. I'll be on my way to visit with you all shortly xxx

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  12. I seem to remember going to school in what my mum had decided i should wear wasn't always the coolest thing lol.

    Hey, I had a fight on my first day at school too, it was because of the toadlike wart i had at that time

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  13. Toadee - That story sounds familiar!

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  14. You are flash - in those wellies. Pink? Cor blimey.

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  15. Cor blimey? I would love to hear you say that.

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  16. Flash 55 interesting school story..school days are very lovely in my life also....nice

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