This week at the Carrot Ranch, Charli Mills challenged writers to In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about floating. Who is floating, where, and in what? Is the floating real or felt internally? Whatever floats your boat, go where the prompt leads!
This is my response. I hope you like it. I think it speaks for itself, but perhaps you need to know that, although December is the first month of our summer, it can be very hot in November too. Our school year also finishes in December, anywhere from the first week to the week before Christmas. The combination of heat, holidays and Christmas excitement, and anxiety about report cards and next year’s classes, make some days difficult and tiring, even if fun.
Floating
What a day! The hottest in a long, hot, relentless summer. And it was only just December. After constant interruptions, distracted children and demanding parents, the pool was too enticing to ignore. And she had it to herself. On the Li-lo, miles away, she was oblivious to the world: the knocking at the door, the squeaky gate and the shush of voices as her location was discovered. A sudden WOOF! and a “One, two, three, jump!” annihilated her peace and upended her into the water. “We didn’t know you were going to swim with us, Grandma. You never do!”
Thank you for reading. I appreciate your feedback. Please share your thoughts.
Norah Colvin 
And now we know why grandma never swims with them. 😆
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Exactly! 😂
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Ahhh, until OOPS! Best laid plans…. 🙂 So cute, Norah, and in just 99 words, which I find amazing.
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Thank you so much, Pam. Best laid plans. Times like this one needs to go with the flow, or in this case, splash. 😂
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🙂 xo
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Ha! Nice surprise ending with grandma, Norah ❤
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I’m pleased it surprised you, Debby. Grandma would have been surprised too. 🙂
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You surprised me at the end, I was expecting something else. Great writing!
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I’m intrigued to know what you were expecting, Patricia. 🙂
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Oooh, that would give me such a fright. An entertaining piece, Norah.
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It would give me a fright too, Robbie. Fortunately, I’m very careful to ensure I’m not disturbed when I’m in the pool. 🙂
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Yes, I felt that setting too. And after last week’s one-day heatwave, I could almost have felt the heat for real too, Norah.
A nice, fun piece of flash.
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Thank you, Hugh. I’m sorry about your ability to feel the heat last week. It didn’t sound pleasant at all.
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How fun!
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Thanks, Jacqui.
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This was just perfect! Well done, Norah.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re very welcome!
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I was there with you. I like to read in the pool. Today I was reading away when splash, two children from the community jumped in the pool. My book only got a little wet.
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I’m pleased your book was saved, Darlene. I hope you were safe too. 🙂
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I could feel the splash and summer vibe with water and heat – could really feel the setting
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Thank you for your encouragement, Yvette. I’m pleased it worked.
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😊💙
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