Monday, March 19, 2012

Magpie Tales #109 "A Worthwhile Deception"

image:  Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison
A Worthwhile Deception

My man frequents Lowe's, 
devoted to "I can do it for less"

buying wrenches; God knows what else.
Directions seldom used, he
puzzles pieces together,

"Wonderful, honey!" my mantra
"Don't miss tee time" as I lovingly
hand him his clubs, appreciative...

of the handyman dialed quickly 

"Y'know the drill...
you have four hours to fix it."

by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, March 19, 2012

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This is for Magpie Tales #109 .  The photo prompt is the image above.  I also linked this up with "Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Open Link Monday".  


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25 comments:

  1. Mary B. MansfieldMarch 19, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    This gave me a good chuckle. Thank goodness my husband is the handy type!

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  2. ScarletMarch 19, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    He..he...My hubby can only fix some things; for major stuff, we have to call the handyman.

    Happy day ~

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  3. Other MaryMarch 19, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Hahaha - love it! And can I get the number of your handman?

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  4. TexWisGirlMarch 19, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    oh, you made me laugh! thanks!

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  5. HelenMarch 19, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    .. or you could take a page from my book and do it all by yourself!

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  6. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Cracked me up!
    Unfortunately, I am the one in this family that is more certain of handyman skills than is wise. On occasion I must humbly ask The Good Husband for corrective actions! *sigh*

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  7. Silent Otto March 19, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Ahh, given four bours, but on the job 365 !

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  8. Asni / A Walk In My HeartMarch 19, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Love your take on this image. Makes me smile.

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  9. Doctor FTSEMarch 20, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    Great stuff. It would surely delight Mr.Bill Bryson?

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  10. JinksyMarch 20, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Oh, the delights of DIY...

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  11. Kristen HaskellMarch 20, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    oh that is good... Funny!

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  12. LydiaMarch 20, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Oooh, this is wicked-good fun! Sounds like a well-rehearsed dance at your house. I enjoyed the lighter touch you gave this prompt. :)

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  13. izzyMarch 20, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Oh yah- gotta have the latest- wrench, etc. and if we have a project
    and he wants to tinker- I go riding!

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  14. NancyMarch 20, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    The cry of many women; the handy man hubby....

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  15. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 20, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    This made me smile. Great strategy!

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  16. Tess KincaidMarch 20, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Thanks for the smiles...loved this...Lowes knows...

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  17. Abin ChakrabortyMarch 20, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Reminds me of Tool Time...great fun.

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  18. HerotomostMarch 20, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    As a man I am good with that...as long as the handyman isn't too handsome....I'd hate to have to beat him with my new wrenches....lol.

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  19. Lisa GordonMarch 20, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I LOVE this Margaret!

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  20. Maude LynnMarch 20, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Very clever, lady!

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  21. G-ManMarch 20, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Margaret Bednar...
    I'm so glad your are back from Boot Camp.
    It was so quiet when you were gone!
    Loved your story!

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  22. DaydreamertooMarch 21, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Hehe... Loved this. He gets 'time off' for good behaviour too LOL

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  23. FireblossomMarch 21, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    LOL! Too good.

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  24. Brother OllieMarch 21, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Great twist!

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  25. ReenaMarch 21, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Love it! Gives me a giggle!

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