This week at the Carrot Ranch, Charli Mills challenged writers to In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that happens on the dusty trail. It can take place anywhere. Who is your character, where are they going, and why? Bonus points if they meet up with Kid and Pal from D. Avery’s Ranch Yarns and Saddle Up Saloon (they hit the trail so TUFF could take over the saloon). Go where the prompt leads!
I thought Kid and Pal might like to spend a little of their downtime in the Australian Outback. It is down-time after all.
On the Trail Down Under
The hooves thundered along the trail kicking up a storm of dust. Mary watched the cloud clear the trees and turn towards her across the home paddock.
How often had the boys been told to not push their horses so hard?
“Might as well talk to a dead cow,” her dad always said.
Before they’d reined in their mounts, Mary was outside, ready to give them a serve.
“Mum! Mum! It’s Kid and Pal. They’re here,” they shouted.
Mary sighed. Hadn’t they outgrown imaginary friends?
Her jaw dropped when, out of the dust, two figures materialised. “G’day,” they said.
Thank you for reading. I appreciate your feedback. Please share your thoughts.
This was good, Norah!
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Thank you, Jennie. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Norah.
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Wow! An extended vacation for Kid and Pal. Lucky them, to travel so far. ❤
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Not many can do it these days. 🙂
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I, too, also love the line ‘might as well talk to a dead cow.’ A nice piece of ‘outback’ flash fiction, Norah.
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Thanks, Hugh. I’m pleased my dead cow worked. 🙂
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Oh, the Outback will never be the same! Thanks for bringing Kid and Pal down under.
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I think Kid and Pal will fit right in. 🙂
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Great job, Norah! I love the line, “Might as well talk to a dead cow.”😊
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Thanks, Pete. I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
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lol great one Norah, love it .. five gold stars!
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Woohoo! Thanks, Kate.
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I thought you might appreciate that 😉
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I surely did. 🙂
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What a surprise, Mary was not imagining. Great job, Norah!
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Thanks, Miriam. 🙂
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they’re alive!
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Didn’t you know that?
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🙂
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Ha! They showed Mary! Great story, Norah. Carrot Ranch always has some fun challenges. Well done.
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Thanks, Diana. The challenges can sometimes be fun and sometimes … well, challenging. 🙂
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A good one. Love it!!
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Thank you, Darlene.
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Wow, this is fabulous, Norah.
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Thanks, Anne. I’m delighted you enjoyed it.
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I love the idea of them coming alive. Rather terrifying in fact
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If they ever make it across the Atlantic, I’m hiding behind you.
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Good idea!
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Actually that’s a cunning plan. Their home brewed cider sounds terrifying
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🤣😂
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Indeed!
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Love it!!! 🙂
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Thanks, Robin.
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