
PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz
Grandpa always had the best tall tales about his youth. With his perfect sense of timing they were knee-slapping, side-splitting hilarious in a way that most professional comedians would envy. That one about how he got his limp, man, the joy ride from Hell! His eyes always lit up on that one.
After the funeral I took a hike in those woods that featured in so many of his stories. I could imagine them as if I was there.
And then I saw it.
The Car.
Right where he said it would be.
I laughed so hard the tears flowed.
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Word count = 100
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So nice. Reminded me of my family
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Thanks. I think every family has at least one story teller, and sometimes, like in this story, their exploits are based on reality.
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Nice fun take.
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Thanks.
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lovely stuff, he’ll remember Grandpa as a mischievous chap, that’s a fine memory to have
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yes, to both, Grandpa being a bit mischievous and the lead character having some might fine memories of him.
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Nothing like a good belly laugh to relieve the grief :)
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Yep, there may be some grief, but Grandpa will be remembered with a smile and a chuckle.
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A beautiful surprise and a heart-warming story. Very nice, Trent! 🙂
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Thanks, Brenda!
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Well – this hits close to home. Thanks for the fun Trent.
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You know computer scientists will be blamed for the upcoming collapse ;)
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Ooops, sorry, I was thinking you were commenting on the next story, so my comment didn’t make sense here! Thanks, Gary!
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What a surprise. Loved this – great build-up and a perfect ending.
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Thanks, Margaret.
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Loved your take on the prompt.
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Thanks.
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Such a beautiful story, well done!
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Thanks!
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Nice and happy way to remember grandfather. Nicely done.
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Great memories indeed. Thanks.
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True stories are always the best.
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Yes, as our hero here discovers.
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What a delightful story! I enjoyed the last line particularly.
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Thanks. I think (hope ;) ) that the last line does add a deeper meaning to the story.
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Case of seeing is believing?
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Seeing is believing, but more, it is a tangible connection to his grandfather’s life.
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Beautiful story! That would be an awesome tribute! :) <3
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Thanks, Jelli :)
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Reality beats fiction. What a lovely story about a great grandpa.
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Reality does beat fiction, which is what the grandson here thought. Of course, I tend to stick with fiction so nobody will find the abandoned remains of my stories in the woods.
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Ha, I guess some of his tall tales weren’t so tall after all!
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Yep, no matter how “tall”, at least some where true.
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You know what crossed my mind, Trent? The movie “Big Fish” – all the tales were true, but the telling of them was so wild that they were unbelievable… Loved this!
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I always wanted to see that movie, but I missed it first run and never made it back. One of my nieces still has that at the top of her list of all time favorite movies. But, yeah, Grandpa in this tale is like that.
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The movie plays on TV regularly… I’m sure you can catch it one day. It is quite entertaining.
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Good one … and Grandpa wasn’t lying. :) but that doesn’t mean he didn’t stretch the truth. ;)
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Never. If he said he jumped from a thousand foot cliff, we know the the inch how tall it was ;) Thanks.
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:)
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We hate to part with those we love, but how lucky we are, to have known them. Grampa sounds as if he gave the family their moneys worth in entertainment.
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I agree. If people can remember me with a smile, then I think I might have done something right in life. It looks like Grandpa did a lot right :)
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Lovely story. I wonder what other of his tales were true!
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Thanks, Ian. If his most outrageous was true, the others stand a good chance…
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Such a feelgood story.
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Thanks. I hope I leave people something to smile about….
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Very very touching! thanks. (from threefoldtwenty dotcom)
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Thanks, Frankie. Is aw you put up a story so I’ll stop by in a few minutes. Not sure if they’ll let me comment there or not.
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Well done, Trent! This rang true! :)
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Thanks :)
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Dear Trent,
This story made me smile. I can only imagine the joy rides their grandfather’s stories took them on. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You’ve struck just the right note, Trent. The story has the ring of truth.
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Thanks.
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That one caught in my throat. very well told…
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Thanks, Violet. When I had the idea it wasn’t supposed to be sentimental, but that’s the way it wanted to be written.
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