Thankful for the neighbours that came to the rescue. The ones who changed out their swather blades for the massive buckets. They traveled on land immersed in water. Not missing a farm or home. Gathering friends, neighbours and strangers in the buckets and cabs of their huge machinery; depositing them at the school before continuing on their quest to bring others to town and safety.
They radio said move to higher ground. Take refuge and register at the school. Neither are possible. The road is washed out. The river crested hours ago. Trees ripped from the ground, devastation everywhere. Thankful for the neighbours that came to the rescue. The ones who changed out their swather blades for the massive buckets. They traveled on land immersed in water. Not missing a farm or home. Gathering friends, neighbours and strangers in the buckets and cabs of their huge machinery; depositing them at the school before continuing on their quest to bring others to town and safety. Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Prompt - January 27, 2016 - Write a story about how a community reaches out.
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His folks were away for the day. He was allowed to use the old truck. His reward for good grades. He and his buddy were going fishing. Leave the truck at the campground and hike into the lake. Stars twinkled without a moon. Night noises surrounded them. Unable to walk, the leg pain reminded him of how stupid he had been trying to climb the wet rocks. It was going to be a long, cold night. They were found at morning light. The two of them asleep; the teenage boy with his dog across his chest keeping him warm. Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Prompt - January 20, 2016 - Write a story about a boy and his dog.
“Whatcha doin’ Mom?” “Writing a once upon a time fairy tale about a little girl and her horses.” “What happened?” “She didn’t want to grow up. She was so happy on the back of her horses. Running wild and free across pastures and through the trees. The barn was her castle surrounded by her kingdom known as Mother Nature.” “And then what?” “Alas, she married her Prince Charming who had his own castle and pastures.” “Is that picture of your old horses?” “Hey, we have a barn and pastures. I think your story’s about you and dad.” "Could be.” Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Prompt - January 13, 2016 - Write a 'once upon a time' story.
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