Post 1650 . Wednesday April 11
My Friend Rosey has regularly featured on my blog since I set it up twelve years ago. To read all about her in 200 or so words, click HERE
Rosey recently took up knitting. So far she’s made a twelve-foot scarf, a sock and a beanie hat – it was meant to be a tea cosy but she forgot to leave a hole for the spout! The other day she wandered into the pub wearing her latest creation, a woolly pink jumper.
An interesting garment; one sleeve longer than the other, and a little lopsided with bits of wool dangling from it. ‘It really suits you’ we politely said.
Later, Rosey felt the need to visit the ladies facility. Unfortunately, as she stood to leave a strand of wool became trapped in the chair. Had we noticed we’d have stopped her for as she set off, the jumper started unraveling!
The pub was packed and Rosey had to weave in and out of tables and chairs and people at the bar. After doing what ladies do, she commenced her journey back, this time weaving between different folk and different tables. And all the time the jumper was getting shorter and Rosey had absolutely no idea!
By the time she got back, there were only about six inches of the jumper left and everyone in the pub was trapped in a giant pink spider’s web! The sight of them twisting and turning to disentangle themselves is something I’ll never forget.
Fortunately, Rosey saw the funny side of it and admitted she didn’t like it anyway. She’s promised to make me a glove.
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And I can just guess what the glove is like! I like recurring characters in flash fiction.
It’s different! It could also do with another one to keep it company! Cheers Denise
Heeheehee! It couldn’t have happened to a nicer jumper!
So true!. Thanks mimi
I think she should make you mittens instead. Lord knows how many fingers she might knit into one glove.
That’s a very good point, Denise, I’ll suggest it!
You should encourage her to knit scarves, but to quit at six-foot ones. Then she can donate them to charity.
She does quite a bit for charity so this is a very good idea! Thanks, Christine.
I see young folks wearing jeans with holes and socks two different colours. Rosey, with her knitting style and tastes, may well make a big hit with today’s fashion-conscious teens.
Funny you should mention ripped jeans. Rosey recently took a pair back to the shop complaining they had holes in them! Duh!
Hi Keith – I thought you were going to say she was in her swimming gear … that was all that was left of the jumper … just around her neck … wonderful story line though – I can see it – cheers Hilary
Now, that would have been funny! Thanks Hilary
Hahahaha
What a wonderful tale! 🙂 Do post a pic of the gloves when she is done knitting it.
I may just do that Moon!
I am reading and laughing all alone in my room. People in my office are thinking I am some mad woman..this is such a lovely story. Your friend reminds me of Phoebe from Friends. Beautiful series Keith.
Funny you should mention Phoebe! I wonder where the idea for Rosey came from?!!!
Thank goodness she was wearing another layer under the jumper! I hope no one spilled a drink tripping on the pink web!
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Oh, I don’t know! it would have made doubly amusing – for us if not for her! Cheers Iain
Haha! This is hilarious! I wonder what the gloves will turn out to be like…
I dread to think! She’s only promised me one because they take ages to knit! Thanks, Archana
Hahaha… I am imagining the scene in the pub! How fun it would be see everyone disentangling their chairs and things from the pink wool! I now know how the glove would be 😀
I quite agree! I’ll let you know about the glove if and when I get it! Cheers Shilpa
I am betting it will be a single glove with 6 fingers atleast 😉
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She said something about a 12 fingered glove so I can hold hands with myself! Cheers
Haha that would have been funny to see
Debbie
It was, but it was just another day for Rosey!
Frankly I’m surprised Rosey didn’t demand a giant game of cat’s cradle in the pub.
Brilliant idea! She did say something about makrame! Cheers Deborah
Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Rosey for President!
Rosey Pinkerton becomes Rosey Trumperton! Now that’s an idea!
I’m coming a bit late to the table here, Keith. But I loved your story!
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Great to catch up with you again Susan. Glad you liked it.
Well, let’s hope that that goes well 🙂
I’m not banking on it Bernadette! Thanks for dropping by.
I love how Rosey goes merrily on 😉
That’s the way Rosey is! Life goes on regardless. Thanks Diedre
Hi Keith. Rosey and I have a lot in common. My knitting would be exactly the way. Well, almost. I wouldn’t have the courage and confidence Rosey does. She rocks!
Elsie
Rosey is knitting me one glove, would you like to knit the other? Cheers Esie
Ah ha ha ha! You had me worried about knitting needles with your first sentence. She’s lucky to have friends like you. Still wanting a single glove after seeing her previous creations. It might make a perfect potholder.
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I’m sure I’ll find a use for it Emily!
Hello, fellow A-to-Zer! I remember (fondly) Amble Bay from last year, and I see that this year’s A to Z is a worthy successor! I like the pink spiderweb thing especially.
Great to see you again! We have some catching up to do! I’ll pop over to your place first thing tomorrow morning
What a great story. I love Rosey 🙂
Most people fall for her charms! Thanks, Heather.
Uh oh – the visual image of that giant pink spider web was just too vivid. I think we need someone to make an illustration as well.
Ha! Ha! This was too funny to imagine. I really hope this is fiction 😉
It was completely true – not!
That’s for me to know and you to ponder!