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| This photo prompt was provided by Delores at Under the Porch Light |
Flying in this yellow box with wings and engine, Melba smoothed her new silk dress. It cost her $600, the new purse $400. Dammit! I've saved for this moment, I deserve this!
When her long-time beau, Clarence, decided to take her up in his brother's plane, Melba hesitated. James was an okay pilot, she had been told.
After a spectacular loop and bank, Clarence turned to her with a giant diamond ring in hand, "Will you marry me, Mel?"
Melba looked at him in a daze. She opened her $400 handbag. "Blaaah!" as she threw up in it and all over her dress.
It was a moment to remember.
Re-post, changed and rewritten, September 2015
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I can see it now! That's exactly the reason I no longer fly.
ReplyDeleteI used to enjoy flying until we moved overseas. 11 hour flights with 3 children change that.
DeleteHe probably should have found out if she gets airsick before attempting a mid-air proposal. But that would be a story to tell the grandkids.
ReplyDeleteI kinda feel that Clarence didn't think things through.
DeleteCute story. My wife's mother was named Melba.
ReplyDeleteI worked with a Melba during summer between sophomore and Junior school year.
DeleteNow that is funny!!!
ReplyDeleteIt must have had some humor about 20 years down the road.
DeleteDon't take me up in an airplane if you want to propose! Funny story, Susan. :)
ReplyDeleteSilly man.
DeleteI remember this, it's still funny.
ReplyDeleteGlad it still entertained.
DeleteIron Man to Captain America: "Can we go back and get my stomach? I lost it during that third Immelman..."
ReplyDeleteI love that. I miss Iron Man.
DeleteThere are some things you just don't do. Live and learn, proposing under these circumstances is one of them, right?
ReplyDeleteHe will learn.
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