You know, I didn’t think we’d survive in that pounding surf
Tell me about it, Myrtle. It felt like a hurricane was sweeping over the Gulf
No, No Myrna, it was the gosh darn pelicans thinking we were still housing those crabs
True enough Phyllis. Thank goodness those babies flew the coop a long time ago.
Well, I certainly was relieved when we washed up on shore at sunset!
Yes, indeed a beautiful sight just in time for a little shut-eye
Only to be rudely awakened by that beach loader. Geez, just when we relax, we get moved again
Now, Myrtle, you have to admit the driver was a hottie!
Oh I must say I was getting a case of the vapors when he laid me down in the sand…
Well girls, I have to admit that he sure picked a cozy spot for the three of us
Until that middle aged beach babe spotted us…
Yes girls but she has a plan, I believe
Well, it looks like we’re going for a ride since she plopped us down right beside her truck
OOh I am all a- flutter Myrtle, I hear there’s some BIG conch shells in these parts!
Myrna, I think you’ve got a bit too much sand stuck that shell of yours. Those conchies are always after the younger set
You’re right about the sand Phyllis and we’re about to get some shaken loose. It’s been a long time…
Our Lovely Miss Kellie presented us with a most original prompt this week! I left out the mystery since I had taken this photo earlier this month and knew I would use it someday in my writing. It fit perfectly for today’s prompt. My oldest son came up with the title after he saw the photo and dared me to use it!
Here is your FWF prompt:
Building A Life Of Hope 
LOL I like this a lot. Very entertaining and had me smiling the whole way through. 🙂 You were nice and gave them a picture. I wanted to see what others thought mine was. My son already guessed wrong.
Thanks Heidi! It was purely spontaneous. Oh my son thinks that your mystery is a set of keys? Is he right?
Nope. Good guess though!. 🙂
Oh, and my oldest guess a mosquito. The youngest got it right.
it took a little ingenuity, but I figured out how to read this LOL (I cannot see colored text) and it was a riotous read for sure. Very creative.
Very good. What wonderful characterization. And I love the title 🙂
Thanks Suzanne. I have to give my oldest son credit for the title. I loved bringing these women to life through what might be a typical conversation. 🙂
I love the way you handled this, and can really picture the shells as three rather ditzy ladies… Wonderful write!
Thanks! I like their spunk, myself! 🙂
Thank you! I’ve been getting a lot of comments on this one so forgive me if I have already expressed my appreciation. But then again it doesn’t hurt to say so more than once! 🙂
Very clever!
Thank you!
What fun! Life in the old girls yet. 😉
Thank you! You bet. I am sure they’ll get what they want!
Very fun! Great job Kim!
Thanks Mark! 🙂
This is a very great personification of, I’m guessing, sea shells. I love it.
Yes! By the end, I visualized them as real women. 🙂
Hi! What a Fun, Fun, Fun story!! I’m still smiling 🙂 I Love it!! You’ve really shone here, I like the style you used too in distinguishing the 3 characters (I’m learning all the time with writing) Thanks for a fun tale!! 😀
You are so very welcome! The best part of challenges like this and other forms of free writing is the learning process that unfolds. And Thank You for reading! 🙂