Family Myths and Legends

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teds-car-in-the-woods

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

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. This week’s prompt is here and uses a photo ©Ted Strutz. Read more or join in by following the InLinkz “linky“.

54 thoughts on “Family Myths and Legends”

Kara Goldsborough March 12, 2019 at 12:06 am

So nice. Reminded me of my family

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1. trentpmcd Post authorMarch 12, 2019 at 7:40 am
  
  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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lisarey1990 February 1, 2019 at 6:30 am

Nice fun take.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 1, 2019 at 7:44 am
  
  Thanks.
  
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theministryofshrawleywalks January 28, 2019 at 5:23 pm

lovely stuff, he’ll remember Grandpa as a mischievous chap, that’s a fine memory to have

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 28, 2019 at 6:49 pm
  
  yes, to both, Grandpa being a bit mischievous and the lead character having some might fine memories of him.
  
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granonine January 27, 2019 at 7:12 pm

Nothing like a good belly laugh to relieve the grief :)

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 27, 2019 at 7:35 pm
  
  Yep, there may be some grief, but Grandpa will be remembered with a smile and a chuckle.
  
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Brenda's Thoughts January 27, 2019 at 2:10 pm

A beautiful surprise and a heart-warming story. Very nice, Trent! 🙂

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 27, 2019 at 4:18 pm
  
  Thanks, Brenda!
  
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Gary A Wilson January 26, 2019 at 1:05 pm

Well – this hits close to home. Thanks for the fun Trent.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 26, 2019 at 4:40 pm
  
  You know computer scientists will be blamed for the upcoming collapse ;)
  
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2. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 26, 2019 at 4:42 pm
  
  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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Margaret January 26, 2019 at 6:47 am

What a surprise. Loved this – great build-up and a perfect ending.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 26, 2019 at 8:03 am
  
  Thanks, Margaret.
  
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Mrs Marian Green January 25, 2019 at 3:08 pm

Loved your take on the prompt.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 25, 2019 at 6:44 pm
  
  Thanks.
  
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Snow's Fissures and Fractures January 25, 2019 at 7:29 am

Such a beautiful story, well done!

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 25, 2019 at 9:01 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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Abhijit Ray January 25, 2019 at 1:45 am

Nice and happy way to remember grandfather. Nicely done.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 25, 2019 at 9:01 am
  
  Great memories indeed. Thanks.
  
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James McEwan January 24, 2019 at 2:49 pm

True stories are always the best.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 24, 2019 at 6:19 pm
  
  Yes, as our hero here discovers.
  
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pennygadd51 January 24, 2019 at 11:49 am

What a delightful story! I enjoyed the last line particularly.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 24, 2019 at 2:14 pm
  
  Thanks. I think (hope ;) ) that the last line does add a deeper meaning to the story.
  
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petrujviljoen January 24, 2019 at 10:09 am

Case of seeing is believing?

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 24, 2019 at 2:10 pm
  
  Seeing is believing, but more, it is a tangible connection to his grandfather’s life.
  
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Jelli January 24, 2019 at 9:48 am

Beautiful story! That would be an awesome tribute! :) <3

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 24, 2019 at 2:10 pm
  
  Thanks, Jelli :)
  
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gahlearner January 24, 2019 at 8:26 am

Reality beats fiction. What a lovely story about a great grandpa.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 24, 2019 at 2:09 pm
  
  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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draliman January 24, 2019 at 7:39 am

Ha, I guess some of his tall tales weren’t so tall after all!

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 24, 2019 at 2:05 pm
  
  Yep, no matter how “tall”, at least some where true.
  
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Dale January 23, 2019 at 5:53 pm

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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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 23, 2019 at 7:27 pm
  
  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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  1. Dale January 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm
    
    The movie plays on TV regularly… I’m sure you can catch it one day. It is quite entertaining.
    
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aFrankAngle January 23, 2019 at 5:43 pm

Good one … and Grandpa wasn’t lying. :) but that doesn’t mean he didn’t stretch the truth. ;)

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 23, 2019 at 7:25 pm
  
  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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  1. aFrankAngle January 24, 2019 at 8:43 am
    
    :)
    
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4963andypop January 23, 2019 at 3:59 pm

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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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 23, 2019 at 7:24 pm
  
  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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Iain Kelly January 23, 2019 at 3:49 pm

Lovely story. I wonder what other of his tales were true!

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 23, 2019 at 7:22 pm
  
  Thanks, Ian. If his most outrageous was true, the others stand a good chance…
  
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Sandra January 23, 2019 at 2:46 pm

Such a feelgood story.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 23, 2019 at 3:25 pm
  
  Thanks. I hope I leave people something to smile about….
  
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Frankie Perussault January 23, 2019 at 12:06 pm

Very very touching! thanks. (from threefoldtwenty dotcom)

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 23, 2019 at 1:23 pm
  
  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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Na'ama Yehuda January 23, 2019 at 11:01 am

Well done, Trent! This rang true! :)

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 23, 2019 at 1:17 pm
  
  Thanks :)
  
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rochellewisoff January 23, 2019 at 10:29 am

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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cordeliasmom2012 January 23, 2019 at 9:54 am

You’ve struck just the right note, Trent. The story has the ring of truth.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 23, 2019 at 1:16 pm
  
  Thanks.
  
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Violet Lentz January 23, 2019 at 9:25 am

That one caught in my throat. very well told…

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 23, 2019 at 9:36 am
  
  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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