Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple – Weekly Prompt – 100 words
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Epic Storm
By Teresa Smeigh 2019
Jenny knew that they shouldn’t have set up the equipment the day before they were hosting the event. They’d set up gaily colored canopies and the barbecue grill along with the tables. They set out the coolers, ready to be filled with ice and cold drinks.
That night there was a storm of epic proportions. The storm whipped around the house, and Jenny could just imagine the damage the wind was doing to their equipment.
The morning was sunny, and when Jenny went outside, she found the canopies ripped to shreds, and the equipment and tables were all knocked over.
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Tessa –
Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian
Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com
Author of a book, a work in progress on the blog, https://tessacandoit.com/government-property-a-memoir-as-a-military-wife/
Highlighted chapters are done and ready to be read.
Oh dear, they should have checked the weather forecast.
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You are right about that LOL!
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Sometimes the forecast doesn’t tell you!
Well done.
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Thank you!
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Awww, poor guys!
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I hope they have a Plan B!
My story – Gail’s Gazebo!
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At least it’s a sunny day for the main event! If they can salvage it.
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True! Although it doesn’t look salvageable.
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It is always the same, as if Mr Weather is watching and having a laugh.
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Oh so true!!!
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Normally advanced preparation helps. But when things have to go wrong, they do. This is Murphy’s law. A toast with buttered side down will always fall on the freshly vacuumed carpet.
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I know Murphy’s Law very well.
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All that work to do over again, only this time their equipment is wrecked. Oy. Check the forecast!
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That would have been a good idea.
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I remember years ago in Springdale, Arkansas, the radio said it was all clear, the storm had passed. Three minutes later, Elmdale shopping center roof landed on several houses! It was horrid! Great story!
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Thanks! At least no roof landed on their’s.
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A back-up plan is needed! Great take.
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So true! Thanks!
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A good story, Tessa. The old saying “Live and learn,” fits perfectly here. 🙂 — Suzanne
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