PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll
“I like it there. It fits in nicely with the decor, don’t you think?”
Charles laughed, “If you say so, dear! Every home should have a 12th century gothic relic.”
“Don’t laugh!” It is the only thing I have of value from my parents. It’s been in the family for centuries. I’m not selling it in the estate sale!”
“That’s probably a good thing Diane. I doubt it would bring much at auction with that “Made In China” stamp on the bottom.”
“What? Let me see! Oh my god!”
“Sorry Diane. You’re right though. It looks great on that wall.”
~kat
100 words for Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction Photo Prompt Challenge, inspired by the photo by © J Hardy Carroll above.
like mercury colliding... 
September 14th, 2018 at 2:37 pm
Spoil sport Charles💜💜
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September 14th, 2018 at 3:11 pm
Haha! Just being honest! 😂
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September 14th, 2018 at 4:45 pm
Okay 😱
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September 14th, 2018 at 3:40 pm
well, China does make some good clocks.
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September 14th, 2018 at 4:34 pm
They do. 😄
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September 14th, 2018 at 3:55 pm
Maybe it’s a double bluff to fool any burglars!
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September 14th, 2018 at 4:35 pm
Could be! 😊
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September 14th, 2018 at 5:38 pm
Dark wood will see a resurgence, peaks and troughs, peaks and troughs!
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September 14th, 2018 at 6:05 pm
Very true! I hate to see people paint over beautiful wood.
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September 14th, 2018 at 6:52 pm
My folks have magnolia’ed all over a beautiful massive black marble fireplace at their place, its a real shame, but easier to clean…
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September 15th, 2018 at 6:57 am
Oh my. I love magnolias…but the outside variety. 😊
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September 15th, 2018 at 3:18 pm
Ah, such Fabulous surprises! 😎🥀
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September 15th, 2018 at 3:43 pm
Haha. Not sure Diane would think so! 😄
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September 15th, 2018 at 11:10 pm
Very interesting read.
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September 16th, 2018 at 11:36 am
Thank you Lisa.
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September 16th, 2018 at 4:51 am
The clock looks great on the wall. What more could they ask. Ha ha. Funny story, probably based on fact in many a home. Though I like the suggestion it’s a ploy to fool burglars.
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September 16th, 2018 at 7:59 am
That’s right! 😄
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September 16th, 2018 at 7:40 am
Poor Diane’s hopes are dashed – not sure if Charles is being cruel or kind. Whoever made the clock, it’s beautiful.
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September 16th, 2018 at 11:27 am
Yes. It certainly is beautiful. 😊
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September 17th, 2018 at 2:51 pm
Ha! Cute take on the prompt. Not the first heirloom to be found out as a contemporary piece.
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September 17th, 2018 at 3:42 pm
No doubt you are so right!
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