When I posted a version of the image above as part of Becky’s #SimplyRed challenge, no fewer than three readers suggested I issue a challenge of my own: to produce a piece of micro fiction based on that intriguing piece of graffiti. Who’s up for it? You three who suggested it? (You know who you are). I supppose I’ll have to too. 100 words maximum. I gather that this form of story telling is called a drabble. If you’re up for it – by this time next week, please….
As you can see, squared, it was impossible to display the entire cri de coeur in a single image.
Becky’s #SimplyRed.
Debbie’s Six Word Saturday.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Squaring does have it’s limitations. And it’s possibilities! I’ve never heard it called a drabble, so thanks for that. And now I need to pop back to India- I missed it yesterday. Happy weekend! Wet? xx
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About to be VERY wet. Opportunities to drabble away all day! Have a good – and not wet? – weekend Jo xx
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The youngster broke up yesterday so he’ll be happy to lounge in his bedroom. And the older youngster was out last night so he’ll have his head under the pillow! He’s counting down to their wedding anniversary- to be spent in a smart hotel in Porto. They’ll be broke when we arrive in the UK next month. Nothing new! xx
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‘Twas ever thus …
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Oh, dear… I’m adopting dabble.
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See what you started!
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*Looking shifty*
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We shall see how I go with that challenge. Maybe I need more inspiration.
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It’s a hard one. Aaagh!
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Haha! I look forward to seeing the results of the challenge…. you can count me out
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Chicken!
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well, I have my moments!
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ooh what fun – not sure I am going to have the time as the grandchildren arrive Wednesday and have multiple lunches, carpenter visits and the said garden party to negotiate before they arrive!
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Social whirl, eh? Enjoy!
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bonkers life is more my thought!!
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You said it. Not me.
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Interesting challenge. Telling a story about the picture could be fun and creative. We arrived in Amsterdam and are off to the countryside for an adventure.
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Oooh. Have lots of fun!
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Oh, that would be such an interesting challenge. I’d say give it a try. It would be different and stretch our creative brains.
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I’m not sur writing fiction is really ‘me’ so I’ll probably pass, but if inspiration strikes I’ll get back to you!
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Interest and fun idea, Margaret! Writing fiction can be challenging for me.
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I’m better off with facts too!
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Didn’t I see this just recently? Enjoyed it again.
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You did. But because it presented three readers with the idea of the writing challenge, which I took them up on, I repeated the first post and exppanded on it!
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Just making sure I wasn’t completely losing my mind. Lol.
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😉
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Inspiration is unlikely to strike but I’ll be interested to see what anyone else comes up with!
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You can have a good old laugh at our expense!
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I suppose I ought to have a try since I suggested it, but fiction is not really me. I will give it some thought…🤔
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I’m not a big fiction writer either, so it’s a challenge for me too. We’ll blunder on together!
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Mine’s done. Will be posted tomorrow evening (when most people won’t notice) and pingback to this post.
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Excellent! I have one too. One entry received so far, from America.
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Promise not to laugh!
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Or cry?
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Yes I read that. Pretty good, but I think Dawn is a writer as well as photographer?
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An interesting challenge! I’ve written a bit of fiction — it’s 100 words how hard could it be 🤣🤣🤣
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I sometimes find little is harder than lots! Prove me wrong!
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I will give it a go
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👍Excellent! My thinking cap is on too, and I MAY have an idea,
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I’m trying not to go with the obvious idea.
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I’m having a second go now, at less-obvious.
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Does the first side (the picture cuts off) say “what if she says no”?
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There was nothing on the other side, as far as I could tell.
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That should be interesting. I’ll keep up with the stories you mention here.
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