Another story …

Keith's Ramblings

for Friday Fictioneers

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bg‘This won’t hurt’ said my friend Rosey crossing her fingers.  It would, but if Jess wanted silky hairless legs, a little pain was a small price to pay!

Jess lay there, eyes screwed shut.  Rosey clutched the waxing strip and commenced the countdown.  Three, two, one … pull! 

Jess screamed and shot her other leg straight into Rosey’s shin!  

An hour later Rosey was in A&E having her fractured bone fixed. 

Walking with crutches was like having four legs, two with a mind of their own!   Somehow, she managed to scrounge an electric wheelchair – that’s another story for another day! 

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foot-sprainThanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Susan Eames for the photo.

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72 thoughts on “Another story …”

  2. Denise Hammond's avatar Denise Hammond Nov 25, 2020 / 13:06

    Back in 2007 when I shattered my leg, I told them I was lousy with crutches (having broken a leg in 1968) so they gave me a little scooter I could rest my leg on. And crossing the foyer in my home, I managed to fall off it it. Klutz for sure.

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Nov 25, 2020 / 14:33

      Oh dear, that was a bit unfortunate! Obviousy seemed a good idea at the time!

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  3. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff Nov 25, 2020 / 13:18

    Dear Keith,

    Oh dear. Waxing isn’t all that pleasant. Where Rosey goes craziness seems to happen, doesn’t it? Fun story…well not for Rosey. (I can’t walk well on crutches either.)

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Nov 25, 2020 / 14:32

      It certainly does thank goodness – it gives me plenty of things to write about! Thanks Rochelle.

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  4. Tannille's avatar Tannille Nov 25, 2020 / 13:28

    Hmm I thought this story was going to be different. Plastered is slang for drunk or a least it was when I was young. Love Rosey though. Always entertaining.

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  5. Anita's avatar Anita Nov 25, 2020 / 14:42

    That’s a lot to endure just because of the effort for hairless legs!
    Phew! Poor girl. Hope all is well soon.

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  6. Sandra's avatar Sandra Nov 25, 2020 / 14:58

    What could be more painful than leg waxing … I can imagine, I guess.

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  7. trentpmcd's avatar trentpmcd Nov 25, 2020 / 14:59

    Ouch! I’m sure Jess was in a lot of pain! Oh, the story was about Rosey… OK… 😉

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Nov 26, 2020 / 12:26

      I wouldn’t want to be her husband! Cheers Susan – and thanks for the photo.

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  9. Iain Kelly's avatar Iain Kelly Nov 25, 2020 / 15:29

    They gave Rosey an electric wheelchair!? I guess they hadn’t read about Rosey before! Painfully fun Keith.

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Nov 26, 2020 / 12:25

      She did cause chaos when she borrowed her Nan’s mobility scooter a few years ago. Next time there’s a suitable prompt I’ll dig the story out again!

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  11. granonine's avatar granonine Nov 25, 2020 / 16:47

    Love winter. Long pants and skirts. Let that hair grow! Of course, in the spring you’ll need a scythe. . . . .

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  12. ceayr's avatar ceayr Nov 25, 2020 / 16:49

    Rosey in a motorised chair?
    Good grief, man, what havoc will she wreak!

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  14. Na'ama Yehuda's avatar Na'ama Yehuda Nov 25, 2020 / 19:52

    LOL! Yep, it’s a hazard to do that for someone else … 😉 And, yeah for the crutches, though I was very much a little monkey on those. Buzzing around the hospital, up and down stairs and all … (and no, not from anyone kicking my shin for THAT kind of stuff …) 😉

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  16. Christine Goodnough's avatar Christine Goodnough Nov 25, 2020 / 23:34

    Being a true gentleman, you could offer to lend Jess your electric razor while Rosey’s esthetic endeavours are on hold.

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  18. justjoyfulness's avatar justjoyfulness Nov 26, 2020 / 00:00

    Rosie is not getting her leg waxed for a few weeks and when the plaster comes off, Jess was get to take her revenge 😉

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  20. michaelwynnauthor's avatar michaelwynnauthor Nov 26, 2020 / 16:13

    Ouch. At least when the plaster comes off it should pull the hairs out with it. The electric wheel chair story sounds ominous.

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  21. draliman's avatar draliman Nov 26, 2020 / 16:31

    I know a kick-boxing team which would quite like Jess’ contact details!

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  22. pennygadd51's avatar pennygadd51 Nov 26, 2020 / 17:19

    Oh dear! Rosey’s capacity for inadvertent self-harm seems endless! Are Rosey and Jess still talking to each other?

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Nov 27, 2020 / 11:07

      It does and long may it continue as it’s good fodder for my stories! I’m sure they’re over it now Penny.

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  24. Life with Alegria's avatar Girl in Niagara Nov 26, 2020 / 20:12

    I love the humour in your story Keith. And I laughed out loud when I saw your frog pic. Touché!

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  26. Michael Humphris's avatar Michael Humphris Nov 27, 2020 / 02:33

    All I can say is thank heaven I never became a waxing technician.🙂

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  27. Unishta's avatar Unishta Nov 27, 2020 / 07:25

    It never pains that much …. I think the reaction was a bit too exaggerated..

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  28. Inside the Mind of Isadora's avatar Inside the Mind of Isadora Nov 27, 2020 / 23:13

    Oh my, crutches can be difficult to navigate. A wheelchair works a lot better but your own two feet work the best.
    I remember when my electricity went out during a storm and I told my hubby that my electric chair (recliner) was broken.
    Mmmmm … never realized the two meanings. LOL
    Have a great weekend, Keith. Be Safe
    Isadora 😎

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Nov 28, 2020 / 10:01

      Easily confused! I had crutches years ago when I damaged my ankle and I just couldn’t work them! At home I went around on hands and knees! Thanks Isadora.

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      • Inside the Mind of Isadora's avatar Inside the Mind of Isadora Dec 1, 2020 / 13:30

        Thank you for the morning chuckle, Keith. I could imagine you navigating that way. I’ve done that when I’ve fallen and can’t get up. LOL Have a good week … Be Safe
        Isadora 😎

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  29. Dale's avatar Dale Nov 28, 2020 / 01:29

    What a wimp! LOL… Waxing is no big deal… Of course, some are more sensitive than others…

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