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Most of the farmers arrived at The Baaamy Inn a little earlier than usual so they could all sign the communal birthday card they’d bought for Arthur, after all, why shell out for individual cards if one would do, they also produced some coins from their pockets, enough to buy him a celebratory pint; well, when Arthur arrived he seemed delighted to discover a tankard of ale in the middle of the table with a card leaning upon it, then to his surprise Landlord Len walked over carrying a birthday cake – well, it was actually just a cup cake with a splodge of icing and a flickering candle on top but it’s the thought that counts!
“I never know what to write in cards”, said Ted, “when Sally’s hubby Chubby Harry died, I got her a pretty With Sympathy card, well, I sat for ages with it gaping open, pen in hand lost for words, then eventually I just wrote my name and ‘see the front’ in it!”
Knitter Nora was reminiscing about the time she and her two brothers went to their parents’ home for evening playing card games; “I even find Snap complicated, so when it was decided we’d try Poker I was not impressed; at one point when my Mum was sitting still staring at the wall, Dad said ‘poker face’, so I prodded her in the cheek!”
“I suffer from card phobia”, said Colin, “but I’m dealing with it – I find sticky cards hard to deal with – I don’t know why my credit card gets declined, I’ve go an outstanding balance – my new credit card reminds me of school, 0% interest for the first 9 months – there’s one type of cake I don’t like, stomach ache – what looks like half a cake? the other half ……”
Meanwhile, a gentleman and his wife were enjoying a drink and a snack over by the log fire, they were clearly having a good time as he kept laughing, very loudly; “I stood next to him at the bar just now” said Babs, “and he was chuckling away as he handed out his business cards, one to chap to his left, one to Len one to Barmaid Babs, and one to me, apparently he’s a car dealer; “I know” said Bill, “I went to his showroom once, he sells German cars and when he approached me he said ‘Audi ‘y do’ then burst into laughter, then he asked what kind of car I wanted and I said ‘affordable’ and he said he didn’t sell Fords and anyway, they didn’t make a model called an Ibble – then he roared with laughter again, he’s such a card!”
After everyone had left for the night, Len closed the pub, went upstairs and sat at the dining table with a pack of cards, he often does that because it reminds him of how he and Maggie used to play cards every evening before bed; now, the only game he has to play is Solitaire, however as he stared across at the empty chair opposite, he couldn’t resisting dealing out two hands, one for him and one for her.
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Thanks to Denise for hosting Six Sentence Stories where this week’s given word is Card!
And a good time was had by all. Even Maggie I am guessing…
Indeed it was!
I love the see the front signing )
Thanks, Beth!
And so ends another lovely evening at the Baaamy Inn, with an extra little moment for Len.
Indeed it does!
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Zero interest for the first 9 months! 😂 Dear Old Len is a real sweetheart after all, isn’t he? Great fun at the Baaamy Inn, dear Keith!
He’s got a softer side, he just doesn’t show it that often!
Every week when I write these Sixes, my mind goes back to the crazy pub that was my life for many years!
Wonderful memories to remember!
Poor Len. He really misses Maggie.
He does, but she’s there in spirit.
Our loved ones always are.
I love this little story; it made me smile and chuckle but also it made me a bit sad at the end.
Just as I hoped it might! Thanks so much, Astrid.
Another lovely evening with your friends, thank you.
Thanks for joining us again, Mimi!
I’m glad Len dealt out two hands, one for Maggie.
That’s the kind of thing he does. Thanks, Frank.
Hilarious jokes Keith.
I’m pleased you liked them, Sadje!
You’re very welcome
Aww, another lovely evening in The Baaamy Inn – such fun! 🚗🚙
It’s always fun there! Thanks, Chris.
A most enjoyable evening at the Baaalmy Inn, Keith! I love that Len dealt two hands.
Thanks Denise, it’s a shame you don’t live closer, you’d love it there!!!
I look foward to the continuation of this story Keith…Hilarious…”what looks like half a cake? the other half…” Good poingt…that is actually quite true!
It’s easy not to notice the obvious! Cheers Suzette!
Yes, you are so right Keith.
My God, Keith! I just leaned back, listened and laughed. You’ve got those different voices down pat. What a treat!
Loved the “I suffer from card phobia…” riff
and, in an entirely different sense, the private-sharing of the last sentence…