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Mar 10, 2019Mar 10, 2019Keith's Ramblings

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Little Max took two chocolate biscuits from the tin and popped them in a bag for the journey. He was off to the jungle.

There were dangerous animals there so he’d need a big stick. In the shed, he found a bamboo cane which was perfect. He’d need a hat. He saw Daddy’s cap on a hook. He stood on tiptoes and knocked it down with his stick. It was a bit big but it would do.

In case it was hot he’d borrow that paper fan Mummy bought in Spain last year, and it might rain so he’d need his rubber boots. He’d take the torch from the hall cupboard for after dark.

He needed a fellow traveller. Sophie was too big and always laughed when he planned adventures, but Teddy Bear hadn’t been out for ages. He’d love to come. Max wasn’t sure where the jungle was. It was probably near the bottom of the garden so off he went down the path.

Daddy called from the window ‘Where are you going, Max?’

‘To the jungle’ Max shouted.

‘Wouldn’t you rather go to the swings and get an ice cream?’ said Daddy.

Suddenly all thoughts of the jungle were forgotten!

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Thanks to Susan Spaulding for hosting Sunday Photo Fiction and to Lakshmi Bhat for the photo.

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My tale this week is a precursor to my A-Z Challenge effort this April! My theme is to be ‘Stories For and About Children’

pensitivity101 Mar 10, 2019 / 12:26

This was wonderful Keith, right from the first line. Loved it.

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- Keith's Ramblings Mar 10, 2019 / 12:29
  
  That’s so kind of you, thanks so much.
  
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Denise Hammond Mar 10, 2019 / 12:58

We were tracking lions in the house on Friday. Sometimes dinosaurs. But I can guarantee that on the mention of ice cream we will be tracking that item in the kitchen freezer, lol. Very cute.

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- Keith's Ramblings Mar 10, 2019 / 13:12
  
  I bet you had fun!! Kids always know what’s most important!
  
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Sadje Mar 10, 2019 / 14:08

I love this story.

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- Keith's Ramblings Mar 10, 2019 / 14:21
  
  I so pleased. thanks Sadie
  
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  - Sadje Mar 10, 2019 / 14:40
    
    You’re welcome 😉
    
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Christine Goodnough Mar 10, 2019 / 15:30

Very nice! A compelling tale —sounds like a story you may have lived yourself. 😉

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- Keith's Ramblings Mar 10, 2019 / 15:46
  
  I think I may have done since the story suddenly appeared from nowhere!
  
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ceayr Mar 10, 2019 / 20:33

Charming, Keith, quite charming

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- Keith's Ramblings Mar 10, 2019 / 21:06
  
  Thanks so much for your kind words CE
  
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messymimi's meanderings Mar 11, 2019 / 02:07

Awww! Yes, an ice cream adventure trumps all others.

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- Keith's Ramblings Mar 11, 2019 / 09:48
  
  It does for me!
  
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Abhijit Ray Mar 11, 2019 / 06:39

Sam was all set, when Daddy spoilt his adventure. Who can refuse an ice cream on a hot day? Not Sam, for sure.

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- Keith's Ramblings Mar 11, 2019 / 09:47
  
  Nor me! Thanks Abhijit
  
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anuragbakhshi Mar 12, 2019 / 05:02

Awww, so cute. Reminds me of this very old legendary ad for a cooking oil in India, this was in the early 90s I guess. The boy runs away from home, but when he finds out that hot, fresh jalebi (an Indian dessert) is being made at home, he forgets everything and runs right back. here it is /9sorry, couldn’t find a version with English subtitles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIDWHiTrjZ8

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athling2001 Mar 18, 2019 / 21:46

I love this story. It would make a great children’s book!

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- Keith's Ramblings Mar 19, 2019 / 01:38
  
  Now that’s an idea!
  
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