For The Sunday Muse.
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My friend Rosey’s parents have a swimming pool in their garden so she’s never needed to use the public swimming baths.
When we suggested going there, she was a little unsure. She said she’d heard that people pee in public pools. I said it was only allowed in the corners, so if she stayed in the centre she would be alright!
Eventually, we persuaded her to come.
After suffering the communal changing rooms and the communal shower, she arrived at the edge of the communal pool. Talk about a fish out of water! There she stood, looking terrified with her toes turned in, knees pressed together and arms firmly folded across her chest.
She had on her mother’s beige one-piece, and matching rubber cap; so different from the Rosey who at her parent’s recent party had thrown off her tiny pink bikini top, shouted ‘geronimo’, and plunged feet first into their pool clutching a champagne bottle!
Anyway, she cautiously lowered herself into the water and as she edged forward a siren suddenly screeched. We had forgotten to warn her about the Mega-Wave feature! She was knocked completely off her feet by the rush of water and looked as if she was witnessing a tsunami!
We scrambled to her rescue and hauled her out. She gave us a really angry look and said we‘d spoiled her fun! With that, she leapt back in again!
You just can’t win with Rosey!
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Photo – Students at the H Sophie Newcomb College, New Orleans, 1929. Edwin L Wisherdhoto
I’ve written about 120 Rosey stories, and posted some of the best-received ones on a dedicated site simply called My Friend Rosey – it’s HERE if you’d like to take a look.
Keith's Ramblings 
hahahaha! it sounds like she is always an adventure )
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She’s kept me amused for many a blogging year!
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Thanks for the delightful story and the link. I will definitely be paying Miss Rosey a call!
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Thanks, Nancy, I’ll let her know!!!
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Great! Tell her no one wears beige bathing suits; they make one look naked! And with the swim cap she might have been mistaken for an alien! 😂
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What an amusing story
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My muse served me well!
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Indeed. 👌🏼
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Bravo!!! Nice one. You made me smile😊 Rosey is fun gal
Much💖love
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That was the aim of the game! Thanks, Gillena.
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Rosey is quite the risk taker. I like her sparkle. As always Keith you craft a story and its twist(s) beautifully. A fun read. Thank you.
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Oh yes, she’s fearless! Delighted you enjoyed it, Suzette.
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My pleasure.
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I have a feeling Rosey found her feet quickly. And then took over the pool? 🙂
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She tends to take over most situations, which can on occasion prove troublesome!
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love it not sure how I have missed your ‘Rosey’ stories! 🙂
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Thanks so much. She’s been keeping a low profile of late but beware, she’s back!
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I enjoyed reading this story. It sounds like she enjoyed the adventurous day out. haha
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I’m pleased, she always manages to enjoy herself!
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I think Rosey is always in charge!
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She always is, Patricia!
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Hilarious, Keith! 😀
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Peeing “was only allowed in the corners,” she probably will always remember that and so stays out of the corners. Like my sister still looking under the bed at age 85 because I had told her earlier about the boogey man hiding under our beds.
A good read, Keith.
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I’m pleased you enjoyed it Sunra, thank you.
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That’s so funny Jim! Thanks for dropping by.
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A lady’s prerogative Keith. This was very enjoyable my friend — excellent. 🙂✌🏼
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Apparently so Rob! I’m delighted you enjoyed it.
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It figures that once the waves start, Rosey is going to enjoy herself. Next, she’ll want a mega-wave in her parent’s pool!
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That wouldn’t surprise me at all Mimi!
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Only peeing in the corners, Hilarious! But “communal showers and changing rooms”–No Way!
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I agree about changing rooms!
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Do I dare ask why they have communal ones?
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Your guess is as good as mine!
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Love that ending! You definitely can’t win with her!! This was a fun read Keith!
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I’ve never won yet! Thanks, Carrrie.
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Rosey sounds like a pistol!
–Shay
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Everything she does, she does with a bang!
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Keith, I always enjoy Rosie’s adventures and her unflappable spirit. Oops said I was going to write a story this week and forgot. Will try to remember for next week 🙂
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I’ll keep you to that, Lisa!
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Yeah for Rosie! This gave me a much needed smile today!
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I’m really pleased, and so will she be I’m sure!
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