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Thursday, June 3, 2010

BUDGE, NIMBLE, THEORY

For Three Word Wednesday
And Friday Flash 55


DEADLINE

“What’s this? Only one chapter…? I need two!”

“I’m up to fourteen words per minute… in theory.
Just eight if I include spell check.”

"I don’t even type and I can do twenty!”

“I’m not as nimble fingered as you.”

“I need that second chapter… TODAY!”

“Impossible.”

“Budge up a bit… You dictate; I’ll type!”
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35 comments:

  1. Gemma WisemanJune 3, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    A lively little dialogue that could work well as a drama skit! A fun piece!

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  2. Stan SkiJune 3, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Thanks GT; He's faster than me!

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  3. anthonynorthJune 3, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Now that's teamwork :-)

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  4. Stan SkiJune 3, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Thanks Anthony; If only...

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  5. Thom GabrukiewiczJune 3, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    Some days, I need this voice pushing me on. Great dialogue.

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  6. gautami tripathyJune 4, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    So did he write or not?

    Motivational speaking is a hogwash

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  7. Stan SkiJune 4, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    Thanks to:
    Thom; I think we all have days when motivation and inspiration desert us.
    Gautami; He's still trying.

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  8. Monkey ManJune 4, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    A two finger terror, eh? Great 55. Thanks for stopping in to read mine.

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  9. G-ManJune 4, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Ha!!
    I can type 28 words a minute!!
    Excellent 55 Stan...
    I'm glad you were motivated to do this!
    Thanks for visiting, thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End...G

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  10. Stan SkiJune 4, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Thanks to:
    Monkey Man; Two fingers - is that possible? ;)
    G-Man; Show off ;) You can type my next 55 - it'll only take you 2 minutes...

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  11. JannaJune 4, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    I hate deadlines. :o
    You did a great job of capturing the stress and anxiety of both people.
    My favorite part is where the guy responds simply with the word "Impossible."

    Thanks for another Friday 55! :)
    Mine's posted right here.

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  12. Stan SkiJune 4, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks Janna; There's always a way round the impossible.

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  13. ChangnoiJune 4, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Better late than never.

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  14. Stan SkiJune 4, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks Changnoi; Not when it's already later than never.

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  15. One Prayer GirlJune 4, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    One of my talents is being a fast typist. For years I held a professional job and made sure no one knew how fast I could type.

    It comes in handy helping my daughter with her resume and blogging.

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.

    PG

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  16. Stan SkiJune 4, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Thanks Prayer Girl; Youre hired!

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  17. Brian MillerJune 4, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    ha. fun and brilliant 55...i like it...

    mine is up!

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  18. Stan SkiJune 4, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Thanks Brian; It's no fun for the would be typist :(

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  19. Alice AudreyJune 4, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    But dictating doesn't help if the dream isn't there.

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  20. Stan SkiJune 4, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Thanks Alice; Yes; you have to question his committment.

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  21. Lorenzo — Alchemist's PillowJune 4, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Ah, singing them qwerty blues ...

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  22. Stan SkiJune 4, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Thanks Lorenzo; Singing's not a strong point either :)

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  23. John (@bookdreamer)June 4, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Crafty minx, played the you are so much better then me card and now he's typing! Thanks for dropping by. Here's mine

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  24. magiceyeJune 4, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    good one!!!

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  25. Stan SkiJune 4, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Thanks to:
    John; It pays to use initiative.
    Magiceye; More than one way to skin a cat!

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  26. LilibethJune 4, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Well, that's an encouraging way to meet a deadline!

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  27. moondustwriterJune 4, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Think my comment got lost in the writing mix up

    writely so!!!

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  28. AnonymousJune 5, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    You rock my friend. I love this. Such great team work at the end. I never saw that coming. :) Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  29. Stan SkiJune 5, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks to:
    Lilibeth; Who said flattery gets you nowhere?
    Moondustwriter; It's the thought that counts.
    Thom; I doubt it would happen again.

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  30. AnonymousJune 5, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Now there's an idea. If I had a typist I might could write faster. I think the dog could make faster progress than I have today. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

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  31. Stan SkiJune 5, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Thanks Nara; Glad to be of service :)

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  32. clean and crazyJune 5, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    very interesting, i never checked at how fast i hen peck!!

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  33. Stan SkiJune 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Thanks C&C; Mine was just a guess, probably overestimated.

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  34. onemorebelieverJune 8, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    how a person types can be so revealing... great pace for the 55....

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  35. Stan SkiJune 8, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    Thanks Onemorebeliever; As can what they type.

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