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| Cursed and Crushed |
Gary listened to Weather Channel all week, watching
anxiously. Would the storm head straight toward his house?
Branches swayed, leaves and lawn chairs flew. Now!
It’s time!
Gary grabbed his ax, racing to the massive rotting
maple tree behind his house. With just a
few chops, it would sway and fall—smashing the house and all in it. Can’t
sell it. Ex-wife won’t leave. Insurance
settlement…That’s what I need.
Powerful gusts grabbed the tree, twisted it, and
dropped it on his
ex-wife’s new car.
ex-wife’s new car.
Damn!
He
pondered. “Emily? You okay?...”
Ax in hand, Gary walked into the house. Other chopping to do.
I'd say good shot!
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult to aim a tree.
DeleteOh snap! :)
ReplyDelete...then crunch...great pun.
DeleteThat tree hit the spot.
ReplyDeleteJust so.
DeleteDark.
ReplyDeleteWho or what is he planning on chopping next...
And how long will Emily remain ok?
Who knows? Emily may have her own plans.
DeleteNot quite the intent, but I think he was pleased just the same.
ReplyDeleteHe would have to settle for what happened anyway.
DeleteHe has problems saying what he wants out loud, doesn't he? lol
ReplyDeleteI hope you're having a great start to the new year! And more of the same to follow. :)
We have re-discovered what a 3 year old boy can do, how fast he runs.
DeleteI have a 2yr old grandbaby who runs pretty fast too, lol. Awesome, aren't they? :)
DeleteHe got one target I suppose.
ReplyDeletePerhaps he should expand his plans.
DeleteThe insurance person will never believe his story as they never want to pay off a claim.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Gary never planned that far?
DeleteLet's hope the insurance company doesn't investigate deeply enough to discover axe marks on the tree.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts as well. However, a rotten maple can crumble quickly.
DeleteWait. I just re-read that, there aren't any axe marks on the tree.
ReplyDeleteYes, that is true. What Gary will do next?
DeleteAnd guns get all the blame. LOL
ReplyDeleteAxes, combines, garden hoes...the list is long.
DeleteHaha. Crashed!
ReplyDeleteGreat one!
Happy new year!
Trees come tumbling down, but exactly where can't always be judged.
DeleteHope windy Arkansas can avoid strong winds, falling trees.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure she won't find this?
ReplyDeleteMaybe she is busy on her FaceBook acct., and won't notice?
DeleteOuch! Run, Emily, run!
ReplyDeleteOne hopes that she has a bike, now that the car is out of commission?
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