This week at the Carrot Ranch, Charli Mills challenged writers to In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the word, “swimmingly.” which means “smoothly or satisfactorily.” What is the situation? Who is involved? Let the word take you into a story. Go where the prompt leads!
This is my response. I hope you like it.
Fun in the Pool
A perfect summer’s day: azure sky with not a hint of cloud, a whispering breeze to kiss away humidity, children’s laughter sparkling like glitter; it was all going swimmingly, until …
Kevin kicked furiously, and …
the tube crashed. Tina tipped heels over head, chipping Chelsea’s chin, as she smacked into the water.
Chelsea fell against Liam, who yelled, “Get off me!” as they splashed down.
The three resurfaced together, and grabbed the tube, catapulting Kevin overhead, arms and legs flailing, into the water.
“Wow!” “That’s fun!” “Do it to me!” “I’m first!”
It was all going swimmingly …
Thank you for reading. I appreciate your feedback. Please share your thoughts.
Note: The collection of stories made in response to the previous prompt the red convertible, including mine, can be read at the Carrot Ranch.
Norah Colvin 
Loved it, Norah!
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Thank you, Robin. 💖
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It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. On the other hand, I could feel the cool water and see the skies above, Norah. Well done, or should I say swimmingly.
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Thank you so much for you encouragement, Nan. Thankfully, no one got hurt this time. 😉
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your vivid description sets the scene well!
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That’s great. Thank you, Kate.
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That sounded like lots of fun Norah. Well done. 🙂 x
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Thank you, Debby. 🙂
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This was so much fun!
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Thank you, Jennie. I’m glad. 🙂
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🙂
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Happy accidents create new games. Until… someone gets hurt.
We’ve all played like that, haven’t we 🙂
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I have. And you’re right – until someone gets hurt. They were lucky this time. 🙂
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ahhh… to have that carefree spirit again, when minor injuries meant nothing, and only enhanced our enjoyment…
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‘Twas fun!
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👍
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Ha! That captures it perfectly, that day at the lake when we were kids.
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Thank you, D. You’ve made my day. 🙂
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