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The Old Boot - a story in 100 words
by franpal @ 24. Aug. 2007. - 17:14:01

Thanks to la_spice for providing me with another challenging title for a story in 100 words.

Hope my writing does it justice :)

The Old Boot

old boot

My strongest childhood memories are my Father’s fisherman tales.

Then, the port of Lucklorth bustled with trawlers, clanking lobster baskets and Father, aboard the Old Boot, bringing in his catch.

The boat was affectionately named after my Mother and her enthusiasm for darning everything, including footwear. Father could buy just one new boot and make a good pair.

She left, whilst he was out at sea and I was scouring rock pools.

I never saw her again, her infectious smile, her caring eyes.

She said he loved the sea.

But he loved the Old Boot most of all.

© Frances Pallett

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la_spicela_spice [Member]
24/08/07 @ 19:41

Nice one!

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franpalfranpal [Member]
25/08/07 @ 09:24

Thanks! It's your inspiration titles that keep them coming :)

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la_spicela_spice [Member]
25/08/07 @ 11:59

OK - Here you go

"First Cut"

I've done the same one to Angie so it will be interesting to see two different approaches to the same subject.

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joebanglesjoebangles [Member]
24/08/07 @ 22:25

Same comment as la_s, nice one frances.

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franpalfranpal [Member]
25/08/07 @ 09:25

Thanks :)

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deleted user [Visitor]

24/08/07 @ 23:13

Hi, that is beautiful! It inspired me to write my own, but I changed the title slightly! I hope la_spice does not mind.

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la_spicela_spice [Member]
25/08/07 @ 12:01

OK - Here you go too!

"First Cut"

I've done the same one to Frances so it will be interesting to see two different approaches to the same subject.

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