Written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge.
Here’s where the image took me.
“George, where the devil are we?”
“Precisely where I intended to be, Martha.”
“You’ve been saying that for an hour. We’re going in circles.”
“I am navigating by the current. It’s called seamanship.”
“It’s called being lost, George.”
“I am never lost. I am … reconnoitering.”
“When you invited me out for a seafood dinner, George, I didn’t think I’d have to catch my own meal.”
“And yet here you sit, doing precisely that, while bellowing like a water buffalo in heat.”
“Oh stuff it, George! You haven’t caught a thing!”
“The fish simply require patience, Martha …. something you’ve never possessed in abundance.”
“This is mind-numbing; not even a nibble!”
“I got a nibble.”
“That was a reed, you fool!”
“It was a very aggressive reed, I’ll have you know, woman!”
“I want to go home, George.”
“Nonsense! Carpe diem, Martha! If you really want to go home, I suggest you start swimming.”
“Oh shut up!“
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Love this conversation. It has me giggling, especially the line about an aggressive reed! I can so get with that 🥰🥰🥰
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Yay! I’m so pleased to know that! George and Martha are two of my favorite people to write about. Thanks so much, Crispina. 😌
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🥰🥰🥰🙏💖
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Divorce was invented for couples like George and Martha, but I suspect they won’t go for that because they actually enjoy the constant squabbling.
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Never! They are blissfully happy in their marital dysfunction. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Iris.
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So much for a peaceful day of fishing. 😂 They are entertaining! Thanks for the laughs, Nancy. 🎣
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Never a dull moment with these two! Thank you so much, Michele. Happy holiday weekend to you! ✨
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Great fun! Thanks so much, Nancy. Hope you’re enjoying the weekend. ☀️💐
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Good to see the favorite, bickering couple back.
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Thanks very much, Sis. I love writing about these two! ❤️
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You do it so well 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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♥️
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Fun………………………….. and fond memories!
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Thanks, Di …. for me as well!
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I hope there is a Chippy on the dock!
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So does Martha! 😀
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It looks like George & Martha are going to go hungry today.
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I’m afraid you’re right. As our friend Ivor so cleverly put it, “a bag of wind doesn’t catch fish”!
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Lol I love these two 💜💜💜
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Me too, Sis. Thanks! 💜
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Not a good idea, to go fishing, George, “a bag of wind doesn’t catch fish” …
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Hahaha! If I had heard that quote before writing my story, I would have definitely included it! What a great comment. 😂 Thank you, my dear friend. Another fab Beluga Lagoon tune. 🎶💙
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One of my instant anecdotes my friend… your words always inspire me 💙🌏📘🎶
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🥰
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Excellent.
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Thanks very much, Indira. It’s a great fun writing about George and Martha.
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Lol they are so funny I love these two! 😍😍
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Me too, CA! I’m happy to bring them back! 💕
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🤣 that rings so true Nance love it 👏
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One look at Crispina’s photo and I knew it was time to bring back George and Martha! I’m glad you enjoyed it, Ange. Thank you. 💛
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Yes I did 😊
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Now that was a fun day out
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Thanks, Brian! So glad you enjoyed it. 😀
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