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She really had us running in circles. Trying to keep my composure so the others wouldn’t pick up that I was a bit panicked, I began running thoughts through my head. How could we be so easily fooled by one woman?
I decided we needed a break from all of this, after all, it had been 11 long days of chasing ~M and we hadn’t gotten anywhere. Except in tunnels, and behind doors. The weather had been beautiful so my first thoughts led me to a beach setting. Since we were in Milwaukee, I googled the info and decided on Bay View Park. It had great reviews and what looked to be a perfect “get away from it all” location.
We made our way out the door, back up the winding cobblestone roadway, through the tunnel (good thing I had that match!) and back out to where we began. Hopping in the rental car, we went back to the hotel to change and gather some things, then headed out again to the beach.
The sun made the sand rather hot and I found myself digging my feet into it, trying to find a cool spot. Wait! That’s it! ~M’s fascination with dirt! It had to begin on a beach. What better place to cool off, and since she no longer lived by the beach, this was as close as she could get to it. Why she chose dirt, instead of sand, I’ll never know. But I was sure the beach played a role.
Anyway, it was time to relax and just enjoy the down time. That is, until I heard a lifeguard’s whistle blowing over and over. I looked up from under my floppy hat, down to the shoreline, to see Fred in the water with this ridiculous looking float. I think it was a huge shark, I’m not sure. All I know is the lifeguard was pissed and people were screaming. I wanted to bury my head in the sand, forget my feet. When things finally settled down, we discovered that the beach doesn’t allow flotation devices. Leave it to Fred to play Jaws.
It was then I realized I couldn’t do this with the three of them. I would need to bring in someone else. And I knew exactly who it would be.
Stay tuned for more from this crime solving wordsmith…
July Writing Prompt – Salty shorelines – Day 12/31
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~M said:
I really am enjoying it. 😉 Thank you so much for doing this. After the crazy last few weeks that I’ve had, this is really so much fun to read. ❤️
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Dorinda Duclos said:
I’m having a blast. Who knew writing prompts could be so much fun 😉 ❤
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~M said:
I’m trying to get back in the game. I just finished one of my classes, so wish me luck! 😉
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Missed you. You need some down time, my friend!!
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~M said:
I really do, and I’ve missed you too! Brian leaves at midnight tonight to make the long drive down to Louisiana. So starting tomorrow, I will be all by my lonesome. Well, just me and Auti anyway. I have another big project due this week for another class, so hopefully I’ll have some free-time once that’s finished.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Please give Brian a hug for me, and my deepest thanks. And why are you on the computer if he’s leaving??!!
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~M said:
I will…. And he’s sleeping before he goes. Lol…. I can’t wake him up until 11pm. So one more hour to go! Lol… 😉
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
Who could it be? Me Me Me!! 😁❤
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Dorinda Duclos said:
ooooh, you think? lol 😉 ❤
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
Maybe. 🙂 ❤
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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Michael said:
ooh cliff hanger
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Nah. just me trying to hang on LOL
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Michael said:
a months suddenly a long time isn’t it! I know the feeling 🙂 Keep at it its good fun
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Dorinda Duclos said:
I knew it would be, but yes, it’s a lot of fun. I hope ~M is enjoying it lol
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