The Old Clunker
February 24, 2016 at 3:39 pm 41 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 26 February 2016
Photo Credit: Al Forbes
“Ethel, it’s time to sell that old clunker gathering dust in the garage,” Jason said. “I need space for my Harley.”
Jason was the son-in-law who moved in to the house with her daughter after her husband passed away.
At first, Ethel thought it was a good idea. Jason was unemployed. She could help them get back on their feet while they kept her company.
Last night, Ethel overheard the son-in-law and daughter talking about selling the house so they could buy a camper.
Late in the afternoon the following day, Ethel went out to gather wild mushrooms for dinner.
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1.
Michael | February 24, 2016 at 3:54 pm
O naughty lady. I really liked your take on this weeks prompt.
2.
plaridel | February 24, 2016 at 6:58 pm
michael:
despite her age, she still has her smarts. 🙂
3.
Dale | February 24, 2016 at 8:08 pm
I love Ethel… and not just because she visited MY story as well!
When will today’s “youtes” stop underestimating the older folks?
4.
plaridel | February 25, 2016 at 9:47 am
dale:
they want to take the old clunker for a ride. that will do them. 🙂
5.
Dale | February 25, 2016 at 9:54 am
😊
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Sandra | February 25, 2016 at 12:52 am
Way to go, Ethel. And quickly. Nicely done.
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plaridel | February 25, 2016 at 9:46 am
sandra:
what’s more they could ask? after a nice dinner, a good night sleep.
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ceayr | February 25, 2016 at 2:19 am
You packed a lot into this little tale, sir, well done.
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plaridel | February 25, 2016 at 9:46 am
ceayr:
thank you. elderly abuse is more common than we think.
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rochellewisoff | February 25, 2016 at 3:15 am
Dear Plaridel,
I think I’ll pass on the mushroom gravy. 😉 Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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plaridel | February 25, 2016 at 9:45 am
rochelle:
i think that’s a good idea. 🙂
12.
draliman | February 25, 2016 at 4:48 am
“It was all just a tragic accident, officer, they looked safe to eat…” 🙂
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plaridel | February 25, 2016 at 9:45 am
draliman:
he’d think it probably was, given the circumstances. 🙂
14.
gahlearner | February 25, 2016 at 6:07 am
Heheh. I like Ethel, she’s feisty. Great twist.
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plaridel | February 25, 2016 at 9:45 am
gahlearner:
she was an excellent cook, too. 🙂
16.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) | February 25, 2016 at 6:21 am
Ha.. yes mushrooms sounds like a great idea… love it..
17.
plaridel | February 25, 2016 at 9:44 am
björn:
it was act of desperation. she showed them kindness and still wanted to take advantage of her.
18.
Snow's Fissures and Fractures | February 25, 2016 at 6:59 am
Oh my, not wise to mess with Ethel.
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plaridel | February 25, 2016 at 9:44 am
lora:
i agree. 🙂
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ansumani | February 25, 2016 at 11:14 am
ha ha. Ethel needs to get rid of them before they get rid of her. Good story.
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plaridel | February 26, 2016 at 9:43 am
ansumani:
there’s nothing wrong with being proactive. 🙂
22.
FabricatingFiction | February 25, 2016 at 1:10 pm
Good old Ethel!
23.
plaridel | February 26, 2016 at 9:42 am
louise:
she was only seizing the moment. 🙂
24.
FabricatingFiction | February 29, 2016 at 1:24 am
As we all should
25.
plaridel | March 1, 2016 at 3:19 pm
louise:
good timing on her part. 🙂
26.
Keith's Ramblings | February 26, 2016 at 2:34 am
Sort them out Ethel!
Visit Keith’s Ramblings!
27.
plaridel | February 26, 2016 at 9:42 am
keith:
exactly. 🙂
28.
rgayer55 | February 26, 2016 at 3:32 am
Good for her. Let’s move that Jason out and make room for another clunker.
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plaridel | February 26, 2016 at 9:41 am
russell:
that’s sweet justice for you.
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patriciaruthsusanve | February 26, 2016 at 6:19 am
What a twist. We have a kindly, lonely widow at the becoming and a potential murderess at the end. And everyone will think it’s accidental. All she has to do is take a tiny bite herself. Perhaps she just went over the edge. Well done, Plaridel. — Suzanne
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plaridel | February 26, 2016 at 9:41 am
suzanne:
out of her kindness, they still wanted to take advantage of her. I think they deserved a second helping of the mushroom soup for good measure.
32.
penshift | February 26, 2016 at 5:07 pm
Oh, brilliant ending! Certainly not the sort I’d let my daughter (if I had one) be with.
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plaridel | February 27, 2016 at 9:23 am
penshift:
thank you. deeply appreciated.
34.
Amy Reese | February 26, 2016 at 10:09 pm
Nice one! They won’t see it coming. Too bad they couldn’t be decent about all Ethel did for them.
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plaridel | February 27, 2016 at 9:22 am
amy:
you give some folks an inch and they demand a foot.
36.
Inside the Mind of Isadora | February 27, 2016 at 2:25 pm
😎
37.
Margaret | March 1, 2016 at 3:20 am
Oooh – mushrooms. What a devious lady. Good story.
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plaridel | March 1, 2016 at 3:18 pm
margaret:
easy does it. 🙂
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rogershipp | March 6, 2016 at 3:14 pm
Way to go, Ethel! You gotta look after yourself!
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plaridel | July 22, 2018 at 7:10 pm
nicolas:
thanks for the pingback! much appreciated.