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NOTE: I’m sorry it took me so long to read the stories of other writers this week. I was listening and watching, as were many people, to the U.S. Presidential Election results and aftermath, some of which is still continuing. My own daughter, a female and part Indian (she could be taken for Hispanic) called from the U.S. in tears and I talked to her for an hour. She had been calm at first but the young actors around her were yelling and crying and scared her. It’s an alarming time.
Here we are for another week. Today we’re out gazing at roofs. We’ve gathered to discuss our original stories for the week. This is the Friday Fictioneers group. Our hostess for the gathering is the talented and gracious author and artist, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The challenge for each of us this week and every week is to write a story with no more than 100 words, not including the title. It’s supposed to have a beginning, middle, end, and follow the picture prompt for the week. This week’s prompt was provided by Sandra Crook. Thanks, Sandra.
To read the other stories by group members, just click on the link given below, then on the little blue frog in the blue box.
The link for this week’s stories is as follows:
https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2016/11/09/11-november-2016/
Genre: Humor Fantasy
Word Count: 100 Words
SANTA’S MESSAGE By P.S. Joshi
Higgstown was settled by artists and liberal architects noted for bold innovations. The roofs there were colorful and shaped differently than other cities and there were no chimneys.
This caused one problem. When Santa came through delivering presents, he couldn’t land his sleigh with reindeer on those roofs.
Santa called a conference and the word was sent out to parents by his helpers in all the department stores.
Dear Parents,
To insure your children get presents, please do the following:
1. Clear a space for my sleigh.
2. Leave out a door key under a mat.
Sincerely, Santa
Santa going the way of a lot of delivery men these days. 😦 Good one, Suzanne.
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Thanks, Sandra. Yes, Santa needed to communicate. He’s since started tweeting and has a Facebook page. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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When I had a small grocery shop in the 1960s I used to leave a key for the bread delivery man, thanks for the memory. I am sorry about the frustrating behaviour after the US election
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Thanks, Mike. You’re welcome for the memory. My dad used to let me see him leaving a key on the back porch because we had no chimney. He no doubt took it back in when I went to bed but I never knew it. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. When a person who causes problems won’t accept the blame no one else can do anything about it. It’s a shame and I hope it’ll be resolved in a short time. It’s causing pain and fear. —- Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
Santa has the children at heart, of course. Smart man. 😉 Cute story. (We need cute right now.)
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. Yes, we do need a lot of cute and funny right now. My daughter has a t-shirt that has NASTY WOMAN on the front. She sent a picture. The Republican party sent a political ad to my son and his wife saying what friends they’re going to be with Indians. I wish I knew all of them felt that way. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I’m sure Santa’s switching to drones this year
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Thanks, Neil. I bet he is at that. He probably has a Twitter account and is on Facebook also. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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Oh, this is so beautiful and uplifting, just what we all need. I am always impressed by your persistence to read and comment on every story every week…you are truly an amazing person!
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Thanks, Lore. I’m happy you enjoyed the story so much. I have to admit I don’t get to all the stories but try to read a good many. What a nice comment. I appreciate it. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Fun story. I’m glad you shared it! Your daughter–things will work out. Not today or tomorrow, but it’ll all be good in the end.
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Thanks, Jacqui. My daughter felt better by the time we finished talking. Thanks for your concern. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. I had fun writing it. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I have a vision of poor Santa trying to park his sleigh on a sloping roof 🙂
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Thanks, Ali. That is a funny picture, isn’t it. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. My dad used to leave a key out for Santa as we didn’t have a chimney. At least I saw him put a key out. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Perfect timing for a lighthearted story! Indeed, now that I think about it, poor Santa! What to do?
And, you are amazing to go and read each and every story week after week. Some weeks I succeed, some I am miserably behind…
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Thanks, Dale. I’m happy you liked the story. My dad used to put a key out for Santa. I have to admit I used to read every story at one time, but lately, I’ve been doing more writing and so I try to read as many as possible. in the time I have. I especially got behind during the election. A lot of the time I was glued to CNN. 😀 — Suzanne
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Still. You do a great job!
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The picture you created in my mind of reindeer trying to land on a conical roof made me smile.
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Thanks, Clare. I’m happy you enjoyed the story and it made you smile. I enjoyed writing it. 😀 — Suzanne
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Perfect solution, Suzanne.
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Thanks, John. I’m happy you enjoyed the story and agreed with Santa’s solution. 😀 — Suzanne
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More and more houses don’t have chimneys, it’s a big problem for Santa! Good story. Hope your daughter is okay.
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Thanks, Iain. Yes, it’s a real problem for Santa these days. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. My daughter is okay. She calmed down after a while. Thanks for your concern. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Haha! what a lovely story and thanks for the reminder that The Day is approaching fast!
This reminds me of my childhood, we lived in a flat and and no chimney. How does he get in? I asked my Mum. Don’t worry, she said, we leave the door unlocked this one night.
And he always came 🙂
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Thanks, RG. I’m happy you enjoyed the story and it made you laugh. You’re welcome for the reminder. My dad used to leave a key out for Santa and he always got into our house as well. 😀 — Suzanne
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He’s a clever man that Santa, he always finds a way in to every house 🙂
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That’s very cute, original and clever. How nice of you to put a smile on your readers’ faces. I hope your daughter is all right and stays that way.
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Thanks, Gabriele. I’m happy you enjoyed the story so much. I enjoy writing humorous stories part of the time. We need to be able to smile more these days. My daughter will be fine. She just needed to talk. I think she’ll br okay now. Thanks for your concern. 🙂 — Suzanne
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First, hugs and kisses to you and your daughter. Second, thanks for bringing a little Christmas spirit into the week. We didn’t have a chimney in Denver, CO. When asked my dad said he came up through the heat ducts. Worked for me.
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Thanks for the hugs and kisses, Alicia. I appreciate it. You’re welcome for the Christmas spirit. Hopefully, by Christmas, everything will have quieted down. I laughed and laughed out loud at your comment about your dad telling you Santa came up through the heat ducts. Your dad really had a great imagination and sense of humor. That was hilarious. 😀 — Suzanne
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He had a very wonderful, dry sense of humor. My boyfriends were frightened by it – they never caught onto his humor.
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A very nice and fun take.
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Thanks, Yarnspinnerr. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. I had fun writing it. 😀 — Suzanne
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LOL. Adorable story, Suzanne. When I was a small child, I worried about Santa because our house had no chimney. I was afraid he’d hurt himself coming in via the window. Mega hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan. I’m happy you enjoyed the story so much and it made you laugh. My dad had it covered about Santa getting in. No windows for him at our house. I watched Dad leave out the key on the back porch. Hugs to you also. 😀 — Suzanne
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Cute, Suzanne. This would make a great children’s story 🙂
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Thanks, Diana. I’m happy you liked my story. It does sound like a children’s story, doesn’t it. My dad told me he left a key out for Santa because we didn’t have a chimney. I watched him do it. I guess he took it in after I went to bed or it could have just been an old key he had from something else. 😀 — Suzanne
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How sweet of your dad. A wonderful memory, Suzanne.
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This was very funny, people just don’t consider the chaos it can cause for Santa when they build these strangely shaped things.
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Thanks, Mick. I’m happy you enjoyed the story and thought it funny. Yes, it can cause a problem for Santa when a roof is oddly shaped. 😀 — Suzanne
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A welcome whimsical relief from a trauma-filled week!
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Thanks, Dawn. I’m happy you enjoyed the story and it helped with relief after a shock-filled week. I hope in a couple of weeks, or even sooner, things will have quieted down. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I do love the story, and I hate what your daughter has to go through,,, we need some space for Santa this year.
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Thanks, Bjorn. I’m happy you enjoyed the story so much. Thanks also for your concern about my daughter. I’m sure she’ll be okay now. She just needed to talk. We certainly do need Santa this year. I hope even before Christmas things will have quieted down. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Sounds like something my neighborhood council would put in a flier. I wonder how many parents put out a key.
My hole family was devastated by the election results. We thought at first it must have been a mistake or hoax or something. We are still very, very worried.
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Thanks, Klikqq. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. I’ll surely drop over and read your blog. 😀 — Suzanne
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