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Friday, July 9, 2010

NEW MOTOR

For Friday Flash 55


A FRIEND IN NEED


He really wanted a brand new car but,
given the current economic climate,
he decided he’d have to settle for used.
This meant ready cash, and he was short.
“I need forty quid for a new car.”
He knew he could rely on his friend to bail him out.
“Here’s eighty… buy me one too…”

21 comments:

  1. Where are these deals coming from?
    That seems kinda cheap...
    Thanks for this weeks contribution Stan, excellent 55.
    Have a Kick Ass Week-End...G

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  2. Everybody should have a friend like that- remote controlled cars are awesome. *grins*

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  3. ha. hope it runs for 40 quid. smiles. sounds like a good friend though...nice 55.

    my 55 is up!

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  4. That is a very kind friend. I hope I find a friend like him!

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  5. Thanks to:
    G-Man; He was forty quid short of the full amount.
    Titanium; Batteries not included - should have asked for fifty!
    Brian; Just thought... 40 quid is about 55 dollars...
    Mona; A friend indeed...

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  6. LOL. Two for one special? This brings Dunk the Drunk to mind.

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  7. Thanks Alice; Perhaps it was Dunc who offered the cash - money over from his phone...

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  8. Forty quid for a car? Extensive repair job pending? Great 55 :)

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  9. Thanks Peter; One careful driver - countless others...

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  10. Thanks peter - yes we all need really good friends. This brought a tear to my eye - I had a fall out last night with a friend - He tried to intimidate me with his huge pressence and hurtful, loud words of abuse. I now know I do not need people who frighten me anymore - sorry to ramble, but your words touched my little wounded soul. Dxxx

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  11. And this is what he did with the car once brought!

    magical mystery tour

    I am in this low-slung sports car
    painted a deep, rich yellow
    driving under an Italian sun.
    I have a British accent.
    I'm wearing dark shades
    an expensive silk shirt.
    there's no dirt under my
    fingernails.
    the radio plays Vivaldi
    and there are two women with
    me
    one with raven hair
    the other a blonde.
    they have small breasts and
    beautiful legs
    and they laugh at everything I
    say.

    as we drive up a steep road
    the blonde squeezes my leg
    and nestles closer
    while raven hair
    leans across and nibbles my
    ear.

    we stop for lunch at a quaint
    rustic inn.
    there is more laughter
    before lunch
    during lunch and after
    lunch.

    after lunch we will have a
    flat tire on the other side of
    the mountain
    and the blonde will change the
    tire
    while
    raven hair
    photographs me
    lighting my pipe
    leaning against a tree
    the perfect background
    perfectly at peace
    with
    sunlight
    flowers
    clouds
    birds
    everywhere.

    Charles Bukowski

    Gone for romantic tragedy today. Click here to read my 55 story.

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  12. Thanks John; I did a piece for POW, back in June, based on Bukowski's work.

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  13. sounds like a good friend - joined in instantly

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  14. Thanks Claudia; Expecting 2 cars for 80 quid, I'm not surprised.

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  15. very brilliant 55.
    love the ending...
    it is a reflection of friendships and kindness,
    thus this 55 is extraordinary.

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  16. You sure got G-Man all worked up with this one. Great 55. My 55 is HERE .

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  17. What a true friendship my friend. :) That's what it is all about. Excellent 55. Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  18. PS I love your new theme my friend :)

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  19. Thanks to:
    Jingle; Our best friends never let us down.
    Monkey Man; Now I have to find him a car for forty quid...
    Thom; We all need friends - and the elephant was perfect for my blog.

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  20. love such friends !!!

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  21. Thanks Ladynimue; The best ones stick around when you need help.

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