Title: The April Fools
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz 😀 (Thanks, Ted)
PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz (Thanks, Ted)
Ice floated in the lake, but the April Fools boats were ready. April Fool’s Day marked a spring ritual, two boat launches followed by a dinner at Dockers. As Bill, John and I walked the pier, I realized I had forgotten my jacket. Sitting on the water chilled me to the bone, and it had worsened these last forty years. John always insisted on sitting outside while Carol and I voted for an inside table. This year I wouldn’t object. Today there were tears in John’s eyes as we talked of other boat launches and how much we missed Carol.
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Jo Hawk 
Nicely done Jo, a similar idea to my effort this week.
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Great minds think alike! I liked your story too. 😉
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I like your use of the physical chill to emphasise the emotional chill of bereavement.
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Thank you. I am glad you picked that up. 👍
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I really enjoyed this sad tale. It is only a matter of time before they lose members…
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I am happy you enjoyed it. 😊
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Sad, real. Good writing.
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