Friday, April 19, 2013

S.O.S.

Wanted.

One ticket back to the 20th century.

Being transferred to the new millennium was supposed to be a promotion, but now that I’m here, I’m lost.

I need to register a complaint.

Who’s in charge?

 

 

This weekend Trifextra is asking for exactly 33 of your own words plus the following three words:

  • charge
  • century
  • lost

So 33 of yours plus 3 of ours means that everyone will have a 36 word response this time around.

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56 comments:

  1. Gina GaoApril 19, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I totally feel you on wanting to go back in time.

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      Thanks Gina-I'm glad you can relate:) And it's so good to see you here!!

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  2. KirApril 19, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    ah, soooooo creative! I loved the way you sent out the plea of a girl lost in the NEW WORLD.

    it was inspired!

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 19, 2013 at 11:43 AM

      Thank you so much Kir! I think it's easy to feel that way these days:)

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  3. Melissa AmateisApril 19, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I feel the same way! LOL

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  4. Buttons ThoughtsApril 19, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Good one:) B

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  5. Niesz Vintage HomeApril 19, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Ha! Very good!
    And I totally agree with the sentiment.

    Kimberly :)

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  6. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Haha! This was funny, dry and a touch sad. And it is a question I ask myself a lot. Who exactly is in charge around here.

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  7. renae April 19, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Are you sad today? Just sounds like it a bit. What happened; pains in your heart or your tummy? Does your throat seem sore from all the yelling you did when you were trying to get my shoes? Dang. My ydd wears an 8 and she is always re-stocking her inventory. and ...she has a friend that is a clothes-horse/shoe-horse that is really restocking HER inventory. You just may get some fab shoes in the mail some day sooooooon!

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

      Hugs, Renee! And thanks! Things just got a whole lot brighter:)

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  8. Our Neck of the WoodsApril 19, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Haha I can relate! But gotta keep moving forward :)

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 20, 2013 at 2:02 PM

      So true Tammy! Thank goodness for old movies to help us time travel when we need to;)

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  9. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmApril 19, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Oh agreed!

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  10. katie eggemanApril 19, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I get the feeling you would like to go back to mid-twentieth century.
    Katie atBankerchick Scratchings

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  11. Maggie GraceApril 19, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Cute and clever!

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  12. ReneeApril 19, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Ah, the allure of simpler times.
    But then, I wouldn't be reading you, would I?

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 20, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      True Renee,and that would be sad! I'd miss reading what you had to say too!

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  13. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    This is funny, but there is some truth to it. Simpler times would be welcome.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 20, 2013 at 2:05 PM

      Thanks janna! Life seems a little complicated at times-I guess the idea of going back to simpler days, even if they weren't always, is comforting sometimes:)

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  14. ShreyaKashyapApril 20, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    What a usage of the three words!

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  15. writerwannabe763.wordpress.comApril 20, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Me too... back to the 20th I go...Diane

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  16. AnonymousApril 20, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    great ending line. Who, indeed?

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 20, 2013 at 2:07 PM

      I appreciate that-thanks! And if you ever find out, let me know;)

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  17. Flood G.April 20, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I remember thinking the 70s were the dumbest decade ever, but I would totally pay to go back to them. Great use of the prompts!

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  18. Valerie BoersmaApril 20, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    The 70's do seem almost quaint now, don't they... Isn't it funny how nostalgic we get for what we couldn't wait to get away from?!

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  19. AnonymousApril 20, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Love this! If you find out who's in charge please let me know. :-D

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  20. Valerie BoersmaApril 20, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks grandmalin-and I sure will;)

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  21. DraugApril 20, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Is anyone in charge...? ;) This is a funny take on the prompt words.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 21, 2013 at 8:21 AM

      Sometimes it doesn't seem like it...

      Thanks Draug!

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  22. barbaraApril 20, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Who's in charge indeed :)

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  23. CameronApril 20, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Love it. My favorite so far ;)

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 21, 2013 at 8:23 AM

      Thanks Cam-and hugs. I've been thinking of you this past week:)

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  24. TrifectaApril 21, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    If you find them, let me know. :-)

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  25. Ann BennettApril 21, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    adapt, adapt, adapt, I'm tired of learning new things. Oh well, if I wasn't that would be a bad sign. lol, Take care.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 21, 2013 at 8:25 AM

      I agree Ann! It gets to be so tiresome, but then again, being able to adapt is a good thing. Thanks for commenting!

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  26. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I love this! Great story. You're in charge!

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 21, 2013 at 8:26 AM

      Thanks rangewriter-for commenting, and having faith in me;)

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  27. SuzanneApril 21, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Ha! Love this Valerie! Fun an poignant at the same time. Great job with the prompt words!

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  28. AtreyeeApril 21, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Ah nostalgia!Things always look better in retrospect-at least the good times-specially of our youth & childhood,no?If only we could go back from time to time-to relive those days-sigh!

    Excellent use of the word prompts this weekend Valerie & I just loved the idea:-)

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 21, 2013 at 4:43 PM

      Thank you for that, my friend! I'm always so happy to read your thoughts on what I post!! :) You are exactly right too-things do look better in retrospect-and it would be nice to relive some of the best times:)

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  29. kymmApril 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Hahaha Thank you for that! Who's in charge? Be glad it ain't me.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

      Thank you kymm! What a great comment! (It's a good thing I ain't in charge either!) ;)

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  30. tedstrutzApril 24, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    I like this.

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  31. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Valerie, I'm always amazed at what you come up with based on the challenges! I had a conversation not too long with a friend about whether the "good old days" were really better/worse then now or whether it's our perception and nostalgia for a time that's different in hopes that our situation would be different. It's one of those "thinkers!"

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  32. Valerie BoersmaApril 25, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    I agree Jess-it is. I know the good old days weren't perfect by any means, but lately, especially, they seem better than now. More innocent-and I miss that:)

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