As soon as we approached the marina in St. Thomas, I could see his face turning red.
“Do you see this Laura Lee?”
“Yes, I do Max.”
“Things are changing. I used to love this little marina. Now, it’s always under construction and overcrowded with boats in every little space. It won’t be long before we won’t have a dock for our sailboat. I can recall when we’d be the eye candy for all who loved a good looking sailboat. Now, we can barely navigate around these obstacles.”
“Max, lookout. There’s a cruise ship coming; starboard side.”
Crunch
Man overboard.
2017©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
Photo Prompt:©Fatima Fakier Deria
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April 4, 2017 at 1:12 pm
This made me laugh, I think the deadpan style of the narrator and the final line made it just so.
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April 4, 2017 at 4:40 pm
Thank you, Michael. I don’t try humorous writing too often. I’m glad it came across as humorous. It was my intention.
Isadora 😎
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April 4, 2017 at 5:04 am
Haha…cute story.
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April 4, 2017 at 4:36 pm
Glad you had a chuckle from my story, Dawn. Thanks 😎
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April 3, 2017 at 1:15 am
the times… they are a’ changin’
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April 3, 2017 at 6:20 pm
One must go with the flow … OR … suffer the consequences as Max did. LOL
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April 2, 2017 at 7:26 pm
Oops! That’s one reason for embracing change, I suppose, Isadora! 😀
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April 3, 2017 at 6:22 pm
HA HA Yes, indeed, Tom. It looks like Max was gripping so much he missed seeing his enemy. 😭
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April 1, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Poor guy, poor little boat. I wonder if it’s what you call evolotion
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April 1, 2017 at 8:49 pm
Ha Ha I guess Max should have been paying more attention.
Thanks Bjorn for stopping by.
Isadora 😎
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April 1, 2017 at 6:47 pm
Oops, I think he needed to pay more attention and moan a little less. Let’s hope he can swim.
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April 1, 2017 at 8:56 pm
He was so distracted with his whining he never saw it coming. LOL
I think he can swim. His ego might be sinking though. : )
Thanks, Sarah. Have a nice weekend.
Isadora 😎
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April 1, 2017 at 2:40 pm
Oh no! I hope it wasn’t a fatal accident! Hopefully, he just got all wet. 😀 Great story, Isadora!
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April 1, 2017 at 8:50 pm
Oh no, PJ. He’s OK in this story. Just a little red in the face and a few extra expenses.
Glad you enjoyed …
Isadora 😎
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April 1, 2017 at 9:26 pm
LOL! Happy to hear that! 😀
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April 1, 2017 at 8:40 am
Oh dear poor Max!
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April 1, 2017 at 4:16 pm
YUP … it looks like Max got his for whining. : )
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March 31, 2017 at 10:51 pm
Oh dear, poor Max. Too much whine I guess. 🙂
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April 1, 2017 at 8:58 pm
The wrong vintage too. LOL
I think Max’s ego is sinking as quickly as his sailboat.
Thanks ….
Isadora 😎
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March 31, 2017 at 10:47 pm
Oh, my, this mad me laugh!!! Thank you, Isadora.
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April 1, 2017 at 4:26 pm
Oh, I’m so happy, Alicia. I was trying to write in a humorous way.
I don’t usually. I found it was quite a challenge. I’m pleased it made you smile.
Thank you … have a nice weekend.
Isadora 😎
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March 31, 2017 at 9:30 pm
See what happens when you moan and complain? 😉
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April 1, 2017 at 4:16 pm
He was too whiney so Karma struck him. ~~~~ : – )
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April 1, 2017 at 4:17 pm
Ha ha! Hmmm… 😉
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March 31, 2017 at 9:17 pm
Querida Isadora,
So much for eye candy. Their Yacht just became a Yicht. Pride goeth before a crunch. Funny, although I doubt that Max is laughing. 😉 .
Shalom,
Rochelle
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April 1, 2017 at 9:01 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Max is slowly sinking in his sailboat along with his ego. It’s a good thing he can swim. LOL
Me encanta la palabra ‘Yicht’. : )
I was trying to write something light and fun this week.
Gracias mi amiga,
Isadora 😎
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March 31, 2017 at 8:01 pm
Sad and funny at the same time. Very good 🙂
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April 1, 2017 at 4:18 pm
I was trying to be funny. I’m glad it came across.
I’m not sure how to be humorous when writing.
Thank for letting me know it was funny. Have a nice weekend, Iian.
Isadora 😎
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March 31, 2017 at 6:38 pm
😂😂
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March 31, 2017 at 6:45 pm
👍🏻 It is funny. Glad you enjoyed. 😎
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