‘That’s a puzzle,’ said the red-headed writer (aka la Raconteuse) as she continued to stare at that large book about gardening, ‘it says we need several different types of veggies but we need to be careful since some of them wouldn’t be happy together.’
‘Good grief, I didn’t know all of those things,’ as la Raconteuse continued to talk out loud, ‘toms don’t like spuds, fancy that; this great book is a mine of knowledge, isn’t it… so glad it came in that big cardboard box with all those other things.’
‘But, sorry I’m hogging this book, although you, Tom, you are reading the other new one, the one about gourmet food, and that looks also interesting,’ as la Raconteuse peered at the other one for a bit.
‘Gosh, that one looks even better, miles better in fact, and all those beautiful photos… ooh, lovely salads on this chapter, with different edible flowers; look, there are nasturtiums, pansies, pot marigolds and borage; hmm, the only one I would know is that last one – borage flowers – good for gin and tonic,’ as she giggled.
‘Listen,’ said Tom, ‘shall we go up to the flat roof to see how things are doing; I’ve already put out those bags of top soil and compost,’ – ‘oh yes, sounds good.’
So, la Raconteuse headed out to those new raised beds, and good there were, but the first thing she said was this: ‘it’s hardly a mortal enemy, it’s just a slug, but it’s huge… ugh.’
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Di of Pensitivity 101 – Wednesday’s Three Things Challenge: MORTAL, MILE, MINE
Denise Farley of GirlieOnTheEdge
Sunday’s Six Sentence Story Word Prompt: PUZZLE
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Oh no!! A giant slug! 😱 Let’s hope it doesn’t get bigger and bigger until it becomes a menace!
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Now that is really, really scary! Running….. 😨
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My mother killed garden slugs with saucers of beer. That Muppet performance is just priceless!
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Hmm, beer… that’s an idea 🤔 Excellent The Muppet Show… wonderful in fact!
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It works! The Muppet Show was always such fun. Still is!
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I don’t like slugs, but I’m sure they have their benefits.
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Hmm, slugs, not sure what they do in a good way, still I don’t see many of those, luckily.
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Me neither 😜
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Nicely done, Chris! Things were rather upbeat until the slug’s appearance. But that’s life. More specifically, that’s shell-less terrestrial gastropod mollusk life…
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A great description about those nasty things… good one, Dave! 😊
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she wanted a ride
and her anger she did not hide
on foot cycle or scooter
no thanks just do not take
all day to assist me
see>????
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Why am I thinking about the nice fish who is riding on a bike? Hmm.
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Slugs, evicted snails. Urgh!
Thanks for joining Chris. Looking forward to seeing where this is going……………
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Snails I can take, and throw them over the fence, but I’ll not touch slugs. Ugh, squish with a big something or other…
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Salt……………….
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Gosh, of course!
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(howling with laughter) I’d forgotten how much I love the Muppets. And borage is such a pretty blue flower.
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Tee-hee, lots of lovely edible pretty things. I have a real and very useful book – The Gourmet Gardener by Bob Flowerdew. It’s nicely thumbed!
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Bob Flowerdew! Companion planting! And there is absolute truth in the method. My grandmother was doing it long before Bob was a whisper in someone’s ear.
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Oh excellent!
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she’s got the gardening bug! ❤
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That’s for sure! 💖
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Eeeeew! Slugs are nasty, lol. Time to get the salt!
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Good one… salt!! (Gone)
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I’ve only tried my hand at gardening once- and did not know tomatoes don’t like potatoes- maybe that was what I did wrong! And careful not to step on a slug- ick!
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Gardening is not for everyone, but no one would like slugs anywhere at all!
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Raised beds on the roof sounds like a great idea.
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Well, it certainly seems so. What could go wrong? But don’t answer that! 😉
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Serve that slug a bowl of beer, and all will be fine. He’ll die happy!
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A small bonus, eh?
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books in a box are the best…. treasures cannot be denied…. veggies are just like people some of us just don’t get along…. gourmet books are dangerous too… they entice you… then you buy… and how many of those recipes does one actually make?? to the rooftop yay…. oh man slugs freak me out…. but i could never kill ’em i just move ’em to another story…. another great six chapter….
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Ooh you are quite right, those books will tell their secrets… with many recipes, but let’s not talk about slugs anymore!!
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(ttm just missed you as you headed for the stairs to the roof) will catch up, if not waylaid by the darkness of the hallway
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See you up by the roof… soon. No need to weed, just look… with a cig!
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You don’t want slugs in the garden.
Love the Muppets, I never missed an episode.
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I am beginning to be a bit sad about slugs… well, maybe. Still, wonderful Muppets!!
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Just say yes to gardens where ever you can plant them. Raised beds? Perfect!Nothing like fresh tomatoes. La Raconteuse must suggest to Tom he put tomato sandwiches (served on freshly baked white bread with a smattering of mayo) on the summertime menu!
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Oh gosh… delightful – I’m hungry already, and I’ve only had my breakfast!
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