Hot & cold!

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She’s forever blowing hot and cold.

She’ll come up it an idea which I think is crazy then use her  powers of persuasion to bring me round to the point where I find myself feeling enthusiastic about it. Then she’ll change her mind and I end up arguing the case I once thought to be ridiculous!

For example, we were discussing where we should take our autumn break. I said I’d always wanted to head across the Arctic Circle, see some icebergs and maybe a polar bear or two. She said it was  silly idea, we needed somewhere warm before winter sets in. Once again I was persuaded and began looking forward to a week beside a pool in sunny Tenerife. Where were we three weeks later? Iceland, when I’d rather have been in the Canary Islands!  She drives me bananas! 

I often think that for the sake of my sanity we should go separate ways. But if I was to suggest it, she’d somehow talk me round. Then she’d change her mind and I’d end up regretting what I thought was once a good idea.

This blowing hot and cold thing is clearly catching, even I’ve fallen victim to it now!

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Thanks to Sadje for hosting the What Do You See? photo prompt

21 thoughts on “Hot & cold!

  1. Sadje's avatar Sadje July 21, 2025 / 15:51

    At least she keeps him guessing and his life is never predictable. Thanks Keith for joining in with this fun story.

      • Sadje's avatar Sadje July 21, 2025 / 18:07

        You’re very welcome my friend

  2. Dale's avatar Dale July 21, 2025 / 15:52

    Hahaha! He should ghost her… that way she cannot convince him otherwise! 😉 Not that I would usually choose this option of breaking off, of course…

      • Dale's avatar Dale July 21, 2025 / 18:06

        😉

  3. beth's avatar beth July 21, 2025 / 16:33

    Never dull!

  4. Violet Lentz's avatar Violet Lentz July 21, 2025 / 18:38

    What a clever way to use the energy of both photos! So true to life. I loved it.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings July 23, 2025 / 17:19

      It was the first thing that came to mind, so I went with it! Thanks, Jodi.

  5. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta July 21, 2025 / 20:25

    Great to see the prompt pictures taken down this path Keith -your narrative style is priceless…..although she who must be obeyed may not agree 😄

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings July 23, 2025 / 17:28

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I think you are right where she’s concerned, as I know from personal experience!!!

  6. Heidrun's avatar Heidrun July 22, 2025 / 07:32

    Funny and entertaining at the same time. I enjoyed reading.

  7. Chris Hall's avatar Chris Hall July 22, 2025 / 13:44

    Hot and cold indeed! Fun😅

  8. Susi Bocks's avatar Susi Bocks July 28, 2025 / 22:18


    Excellent story, Keith!

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