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ANYTHING
Posted: 29 December 2008
Word Count: 91
Summary: For prosps challenge taken literally.
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‘Tea? Coffee?’ She looks at the back of his bent head.
He sighs. Mutters, ‘Anything.’
‘What do you want for lunch? Something on toast? Chicken Broth?’
Rustling his newspaper he replies with irritation,‘Anything.’
Ten minutes later, she sets his tray down on the coffee table before him. ‘Here you are. I’ve brought what you asked for.’
He lets out a gasp of horrified fascination.
‘Well you did say anything,’ she retorts to that anguished sound.
Whimpering, he retrieves the TV remote control from a soup bowl filled with warm soapy water.
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 Prospero at 07:02 on 30 December 2008
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That 's the stuff to give them, Jennifer.
A thought-provoking tale.
Best
John
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 tusker at 07:16 on 30 December 2008
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Thanks Oonah and John.
The one word I dislike in reply.
Chris nods, Oonah. I could give him anything apart from the remote which is fixed to his side at night. I think it's a man thing.
Jennifer
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 Bunbry at 09:33 on 30 December 2008
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Think you need a few more words to make the 100 Jennifer.
9 expletives from the poor husband might fit the bill!
Nick
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 V`yonne at 12:20 on 30 December 2008
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He wouldn't dare open his mouth, Nick for fear of what she'd do with the remote next 
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tusker at 12:41 on 30 December 2008
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Very true, Oonah.
I thought, Nick, that it was up to a hundred. But then I think a lot of wrong thoughts.
Jennifer
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Bunbry at 15:11 on 30 December 2008
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Fairly sure it's exactly 100. Go on, sneak a few extra in while Prosp's not looking...
Nick
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Jumbo at 23:32 on 30 December 2008
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Jennifer
Nicely told, Jennifer. Thanks for the read. (Have you been spying on me?)
As Nick suggests, it should be exactly 100 words, but I'm sure Prosp won't mind!
All the best
john
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Forbes at 12:07 on 01 January 2009
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Jennifer
nice one. I agree with you I hate that answer above anything! I never mind listing - and indeed often do - options available. Then I want whoever to make a decision. Either way, is fine with me. Just decide.
This sums it up nicely!
AVis
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Elbowsnitch at 15:55 on 01 January 2009
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A marriage at breaking point, methinks! This teaches us all not to give apathetic responses! Nice flash, Jennifer.
Frances
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choille at 14:45 on 02 January 2009
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Hi Jennifer,
Great flash.
How annoying it is to be half ignored when offering to do something.
I think he got what he deserved.
Very enjoyable.
Happy New Year.
All the best
Caroline.
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