Sunday, April 25, 2010

Microfiction Monday # 20 ?



Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters.
Susan over at Stonyriver hosts Microfiction Monday.

I want to dedicate this weeks MM to my husband,
the most optimistic Cubs' fan I know!
Let's just hope Billy does his job and the Cubs keep winning.
Here's this week's picture, and my story to go with it:



Now that Billy the Goat is uncrated
we need to get him inside Wrigley Field
so he can break the 100 yr old Chicago Cubs losing curse!


The rules are simple,to use Susan's picture she posts then compose a story up to 140 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Then hop on over to Susan's and leave your name. She even has a brilliant character counter to help us count.
As Susan promises, it's fast, it's fiction, it's fun!
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39 comments:

  1. Sylvia KApril 25, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I love it!! That goat can break the curse if anyone can!! Can't believe how much fun this is every week!! Hope you have great week, Peggy!

    Sylvia

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  2. anthonynorthApril 25, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    I know some teams in the UK who could do with that kind of help :-)
    Nice one.

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  3. PeggyApril 25, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Sylvia;

    I'm so glad you joined when you did.
    You're always a bright light for me!
    Have a great week!

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  4. PeggyApril 25, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Anthony;

    I hear ya on that one. Many teams could use a good goat!
    Thanks Anthony, I love reading your post every week@

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  5. CherylApril 25, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Great one Peggy! I can wish that a goat can break the Cubs curse as "my" team the Red Sox has been through the same thing until 2004! And the Cubs don't play the Red Sox so I am not cheating on them! Have a wonderful week.

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  6. PeggyApril 25, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Cheryl;

    Thank you for sharing your wishes. I love that!
    I was so happy when the Red Sox won' It is the Cubs turn, hope they believe that too!
    Have a great week friend!

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  7. AnonymousApril 25, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Well let's hope that Billy the Goat doesn't eat the grass on the field in the process. LOL Love this. Well done :)

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  8. SuzApril 25, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    uh hum...Go Sox



    okay, I laughed..but...

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  9. PeggyApril 25, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks Thom;

    Just so he break the curse, he can eat all the grass he wants!
    Have a great week friend!

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  10. PeggyApril 25, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Suz;

    Noooooooooo...go Cubbies go!
    100 years is a long time without a win!
    Have a great week!

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  11. christopherApril 25, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    When the Red Sox broke the 'Curse of the Bambino' in 2004, 'The Sultan of Swat' was not to be found.

    It's all between those 'Cubbies' ears...and I am a Mets fan.

    Good post though!

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  12. Michael G-GApril 25, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    Go Billy! Go Cubs! 100 years is way too long for a curse of any kind.

    Really like your take on this. Have a good week.

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  13. kristineApril 25, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    go Cubs! let the Billy goat be your good luck!

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  14. LarryApril 26, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    I don't think it will work peggy but nice Idea.. Thanks for leaving the comment this morning on my flash fifty five. here s my contribution for Micoficton Monday.


    Billy The Kid


    Thanks Larry

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  15. John (@bookdreamer)April 26, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    Puzzles Brit wonders how they get goats to play football with bears. Here's mine.

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  16. UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    Great one, Peggy!
    Great tribute!
    AWESOME MM!
    Happy Monday!
    Mine is here
    hugs
    shakira

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  17. SouthLakesMomApril 26, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    Ahh...Cubs fans...hopeless romantics, right?

    A dear friend of mine will find this ironically funny -- or she'll view it the same way as your husband. With optimism!

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  18. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Christopher;

    You nailed it, the curse is all between the ears. As lifetime cub fans, we love them regardless of losing the top prize every year. But gosh darn it, a win would be spectacular!!!
    Cubs play the Mets,and it's usually a sell out crowd!
    Thanks so much for your comment.

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  19. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Thanks Michael;

    As Cub fans, we always think that this will be our year. Maybe they will believe it too!
    Go Cubs Go....
    Thanks so much Michael, have a great week!

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  20. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    kristine;

    From your lips to Gods ears , Cubs are gonna win today! (fingers crossed)

    Larry Larry Larry;

    It could work, if the Cubs would only believe!
    I'll be over soon, can't wait to read about Billy the Kidd

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  21. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    John;

    I bet you Brits are a bit confused with a post like mine. We have to have some reason why the Cubs continue to loose.
    Have a great week and I'll try and not be so "local" with my poats.

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  22. First50April 26, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Are you SURE he's a Cubs fan? Maybe he's a goat spy for another team.

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  23. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    SouthLakesMom;

    You nailed us Cub fans. Every year before the first game is ever played, my husband always says that we(Cubs) are tied for first.
    I just want to win one time and I will be able happy!!!
    Have a very good week and I see you next time!

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  24. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Shakira;

    Thank you so much for your comment.
    I can't wait to read your MM this week!

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  25. JingleApril 26, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    best wishes,
    cool fiction!

    mine is up!

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  26. Sylvia MoriceApril 26, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Great take on this week's picture. I don't follow baseball but if I did I would be a Cubs fan too! Go Cubs!!!

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  27. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Sylvia;

    Awe...you are just great!
    Thanks for your positive feedback, the Cubs can always use a lot of that !
    Have a great week and see you next time!

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  28. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Jingle;

    Thank you so much!
    Have a great week!

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  29. GrandmaApril 26, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Good one. I enjoyed that. Bet your husband did too.

    My MM: You Can't Win
     

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  30. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Grandma;

    I think he was impressed and he read a few other too! It's nice when they see what you do and like it!
    Thank you for coming by.

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  31. LarryApril 26, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    I could never delete you peggy.

    Thanks for your comments it was great

    Larry

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  32. julianaApril 26, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    perhaps the cubs should consider changing their mascot (or have they just done it?)
    loved it, and the tribute to your hubby :)

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  33. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    juliana;

    The goat isn't the mascot, he was the cause of the curse that happened a hundred years ago.
    Thank you for your great comments each week!
    See you next time.

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  34. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Awe, thanks Larry, I feel the same!

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  35. hopeApril 26, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    An all purpose goat...good luck charm and outfield trimmer. :)

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  36. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Hope;

    I love the way you think AND I agree 100%!
    The ultimate all purpose goat!
    Every household should have one>

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  37. UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Love it! At least he has a leash to help with the stadium thing!!

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  38. PeggyApril 27, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    Janel;

    I like the way you think, the leash will help a lot. Very practical! :)
    I love all the MM group.
    Have a great week!

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  39. DaveMay 23, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I've decided to go back and finish off old MMs, so here's my MM #28 & #29.

    Dave
    Dave Wrote This

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