My story today is a severely trimmed-down version of one I wrote four years ago which went pretty well un-noticed! Second time lucky?
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I was wandering along the beach when I met Fisherman Fred carrying a bucket.
‘Look’ he said. In the bucket was a baby, waist-deep in water. Then I noticed it had a tail!
‘A merbabe’ I exclaimed ‘Where did you find her..him..err…it?
‘Flapping around looking lost’ he said. ‘Should I take it to a children’s home or an aquarium’?
‘How about I pop it in my pond?’ I suggested.
‘Wake up sleepy-head’ someone said, prodding me.
‘Oh, I nodded off. You won’t believe the ridiculous dream I had. Fisherman Fred found a merbabe!’
‘How exciting’ said my girlfriend, flapping her tail.
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and CEAyr for the photo.
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Love it!
I hoped you might!
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Perhaps the babe was even his
Now that’s a thought!
Haha! I like this one.
I’m pleased! Thanks, Sadje.
You’re welcome 😉
When dreams and reality collide!
Quite so! Cheers Dale
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Love it! Definitely second time lucky!
That’s all right then! Thanks, Jenne.
‘a children’s home or an aquarium’ made me chortle!
…my favourite line! Cheers, CE.
Very well done as always. I’m guessing this time will hit the mark.
Have a fabulous day and rest of the week, Keith. 🙂
That’s really kind of you Sandee, thank you.
Something fishy going on here!
No doubt about that Iain!
Delightful!! {applause} 🙂
I’m taking a bow! Cheers Susan.
A twist in the tale, nicely written
A flap too! Thanks so much, David.
A fishy tale, Keith. I loved it!
…and a merbabe’s tail! I’m pleased, thanks, Dora.
Dreams can be such odd concoctions — that’s why they make delightful tales.
I’d be stuck for stories without them! Thanks, Christine.
Oh, that was a jolly one. Hehe! Loved it!
Thanks so much, Bear!
Fun … Fun … Fun
I enjoyed this lil tale (tail – lol)
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
Haha! I’m so pleased you liked it, Isadora.
The tail end had me smiling, thank you.
…as I hoped it might! Thanks, Michael.
Oh, I loved this one, Keith!
Thanks so much, Brenda!
So silly, and lots of fun. Merbabe. I wonder what the diaper changes are like 🙂
An interesting point Linda! I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
A touch of the surreal. Really cute graphics this week, Keith.
Just a touch! Thanks so much, Jade.
You’re very welcome, Keith.
That was fun. Who doesn’t like a merbabe.
Absolutely! Thank you.
Fun read and good tale. It just goes to show what happens when you wake up and your are in the dream.
Been there, done that …! Cheers James.
Dear Keith,
So that’s where merbabes come from. 😉 What a delightful story. I splashed for glee.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Now you know Rochelle! Delighted you liked it, thank you.
Well done Keith – their tail would be flapping uncontrollably in the English Channel at the moment … looking at the seas … enjoy the storm shoreline – Hilary
I went to the prom at high tide this morning and took loads of pictures – and almost got blown off my feet several times. Certainly not mermaid weather!
I think he’s getting broody!
Quite possibly Ali!
Oh, what a dream, and what a reality!
Indeed! Cheers Mimi!
hat young un’s school days should be so exceptionally ineresting.
That’s true! Cheers Larry.
wow, that’s funny. i didn’t expect that. 🙂
Haha, just as I hoped! Thanks plaridel.
Where do I find me a merbabe, they sound adorable. Fun story K!
Loved it, Great twist!
I’m pleased! Thanks Tessa.
Merbabe. LOL. I think I’ve found my new word for the day. Really glad you chose to trim down and reshare this little “tail.”
I hope you can find a use for it! Thanks Anne.
Great! A touch of humour is just what I needed!
Don’t we all these days? Thanks Liz.
What a cute image and I love the ending.
I’m pleased! Thank you so much.
Ooooo clever. I liked this one. The dream and then the reality !
As they say, dreams can come true! Thanks Laurie.
Grinning here! You told that very neatly, Keith!
Grinning back! Thanks so much Penny
Seems like a big hint to the mermaid girlfriend. Probably getting clucky…um…fishy?
Haha! It does seem that way Subroto!
What a charming tale –tail !! I like the new word — ‘merbabe’.
Feel free to use it! Really pleased you liked it, thank you.
Dreams come true eh Keith? Good one. Made me smile.
Oh yes! Thanks so much.