Talking of holidays ….

Keith's Ramblings

I just got back from an amazing tour of Southern Italy and Sicily and I couldn’t wait to get writing again!

A short story for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers photo prompt (on a Wednesday!)

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I’m having a Hamlet moment. To do or not to do, that is the question! 

I’m sitting on the fence, not literally of course, but you know what I mean.

I’m considering a skiing holiday, but I don’t like the cold. Nothing worse than chilly toes and a frozen nose!  

Another beach holiday’s not appealing. Last year my sunburnt skin was peeling for days! 

I could take a single’s holiday. If I was on the lookout for a ladyfriend I’d be spoilt for choice! As Hamlet said, ‘fly to others we know not of’. 

Mmm, to do or not to do….

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Poke Froggie to join in the fun!

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PHOTO PROMPT © Lisa Fox

Sand one side and snow the other!

49 thoughts on “Talking of holidays ….”

  2. Denise's avatar Denise Oct 25, 2023 / 14:40

    Don’t you have to be married to have a ‘mistress’? Just sayin…

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  3. 1renrising's avatar ren Oct 25, 2023 / 14:58

    welcome home! and i say, no to the snow!

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  6. CatSynth's avatar amandacatsynth Oct 25, 2023 / 16:23

    So many choices. I for one am not fond of skiing trips either, as I hate the cold.
    I just got back from New York, myself, which is always fun. I seem to like to split my travels between large cities and empty deserts, go figure.

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Oct 26, 2023 / 16:37

      Thanks, Di. My response should be, pleased to be back, but after the wonderful time I had that would be a bit of a fib!

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      • pensitivity101's avatar pensitivity101 Oct 26, 2023 / 19:16

        Glad you had a good time. Still, there is something about sleeping in your own bed with your own bedding and pillows.

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  9. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli Oct 25, 2023 / 20:33

    Welcome back, Keith. Envious of what had to have been a wonderful holiday. Cute story and cute graphic 🙂

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      • Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli Oct 26, 2023 / 16:58

        You’re welcome, and happy to share the picture. Hey, maybe you could send a few from your trip to Rochelle for us to write to? 🙂

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  12. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan Oct 26, 2023 / 09:51

    ‘To do or not to do.’ Indecision and procrastination leads to stagnation, besides you’ll miss the train for the journey of your life. Nicely told story.

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  14. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff Oct 26, 2023 / 11:53

    Dear Keith,

    Welcome back! As for me, I’ll take the beach holiday. Just pack lots of sunscreen. 😉

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  16. Patricia's avatar Patricia Oct 26, 2023 / 23:08

    You could go for a ski holiday and just stay inside by the fire and enjoy looking out the window.

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  17. Tannille's avatar Tannille Oct 27, 2023 / 05:18

    So many choices. Go with the sunburn I say. Sounds like you did. 😀

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  18. Dahlia's avatar Dahlia Oct 27, 2023 / 08:25

    There’s no doubt as far as I am concerned – loved this excellent humorous piece!

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  19. hilarymb's avatar hilarymb Oct 27, 2023 / 11:27

    Hi Keith – surely Rosie be upset if you went without her?! So glad you had a great time – looking forward to the photos – cheers Hilary

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Oct 27, 2023 / 16:30

      Going to the pub with her can be a bit of an adventure, as for a trip abroad….NO! Thanks, Hilary, it exceeded my expectations.

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      • hilarymb's avatar hilarymb Oct 27, 2023 / 16:51

        Ha Ha …

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  20. Inside the Mind of Isadora's avatar Inside the Mind of Isadora Oct 27, 2023 / 22:22

    So many questions with very little answers … I enjoyed this lil rant about
    vacationing. I think once you’ve done a lot of travel, there isn’t as much excitement.
    Aaahhhh … staying home and reading a good book by a fire sounds heavenly to me.
    Welcome back, Keith. Hope you had a nice time.
    Isadora 😎

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  21. plaridel's avatar plaridel Oct 28, 2023 / 06:37

    looks like he’s got a real problem. maybe staying home would be nice for a change. 🙂

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  22. Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶's avatar The Sicilian Storyteller Oct 28, 2023 / 14:57

    Another great take and entertaining as always! Welcome back from the land of my people, Keith! Hope you had an amazing trip! 😊

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  23. Bill's avatar Bill Oct 29, 2023 / 16:29

    Oh the troubles we must endure when we haven’t enough to endure.

    Good thoughtful story, Keith. And I’m happy your back, if you are happy to be so. 🙂

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  24. ladysighs's avatar ladysighs Oct 30, 2023 / 10:46

    Glad you are safely home and preparing more fun for us.

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