Fandango’s Story Starter

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The doorknob was slick and my hand slipped off at first. Because it was dark, I couldn’t see what the substance was. All of a sudden my mind went to the worst – blood! It must be blood, just like the movie my brother and I just saw! “Oh my god”, I shouted, “John, are you in there? Are you all right?” I started to feel nauseous as I put my hand to my nose to smell the substance. I know, stupid, right, but it’s what they do! So I slowly lifted my hand up and smelled a familiar smell, not blood, it was Vaporub! “John, you little creep, wait till I get in there!”

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Fandango’s Story Starter #252

Simply Six Minutes

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He was only one called a few times years before, saving structures was his specialty. Then as the climate began to change the entire office seemed busy with calls for help. They were a unique business, and their secrets were never told by the ones they aided. Their work was usually done in the black of night, with only an occasional owl as witness. Fred, in charge of floods, was here this evening to save as many homes and families as he could. His partner in this section of the business was Flora who was the people helper. Together they saved as many homes as they could during flood season.

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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 06/23/2026

SYW 6-22-26

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Here are this week’s questions:

Food prices are starting to rocket again here in the UK and the price of fresh tomatoes has made me glad we are growing our own this year!

1. What food item has gone up out of all proportion in your opinion over the last year? Many, and one I noticed yesterday, bread! A staple for everyone, not a luxury!

2. When Covid hit in 2020, did you get caught without vital provisions, or were you able to buy what you needed when you needed it? Yes, I was lucky.

3.  What food item was popular when you were a child that no longer seems to be readily available now? Fresh good tasting fruit and veggies, mostly fruit. My last order said no watermelons -what?

4.  Do you/your partner shop to a budget, do a big shop once a month and then small top ups or buy what you need as and when necessary? Yes usually that’s the way I do it since there’s always a tip involved every delivery.

Gratitude: I am grateful everyone is safe since a flat tire on a busy interstate. Also I was discharged from PT coming to my home.

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Share your World 22nd June 2026

Living Poetry

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He changed his mind

Not yet the time

He’d try again

Save this for the end

Deciding his fate

A wave too late

Returned to the beach

Back into the breach.

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This is a story of a man who was trying to swim out and drown himself. These days some times it’s hard to face the reality of life. He’s going to try.

Or:

Chilly waters

Waves too strong

Joe tried his best to go along

Everyone else had swimming skills

Joe did not, envied Bill

The girls all thought he was all right

But Joe just could not shake his fright

Then Joe spotted a shark, turns out Joe was wise.

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Monday Poetry Prompt: Beach