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In this week’s photo we see the top of some sort of wooden cabinet. On top of it is a rust colored bucket with a handle close to the top rim. There are other objects next to it but I can’t tell what they are.
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Genre: Fiction
Word Count: 100
TAILFIN ROAD LOCOMOTIVE
“GG why don’t you get rid of this old rust bucket,” asked twelve-year-old Amy. “Grandma says it’s held together with duct tape and prayers.”
Wind ruffled Greg’s silver-white ponytail through the open window. Fuzzy yellow dice dangled from the rearview mirror. It was true. His 1957 Chevy had long since outlived its life expectancy.
“I can’t get rid of Josephine. My folks gave her to me as a graduation present in 1971. If she could talk, what tales Josephine would tell. In fact, Amy, dear, you might not be here today had it not been for this old rust bucket.”
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
TMI for Amy? Nice one, Rochelle
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Aaaggghh, Neil, that is what I was gonna say!
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Well, that certainly tells a tale of many a young man’s past. lol. A great little story of a car and a boy, almost a man. lol.
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Dear Jan,
Do men ever really grow up? Asking for a friend. 😀
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Well, it depends on what “growing up” actually means. lol.
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Touche. 🤪
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What a luscious tale! I love this.
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Thank you, Violet 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Such a sweet tale, Rochelle! And a little giggle too.
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Dear Chris,
Glad you giggled. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A heartwarming slice of Americana, Rochelle. I bet a lot of us wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for those roomy old vehicles!
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Dear Lisa,
Is it any wonder that drive-in theaters were known as ‘passion pits’ back in the day? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, between the passion pits and the submarine races, it’s no wonder there was a population explosion. You are welcome, my friend.
Shalom,
Lisa
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I don’t think Amy needed to know that.
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Dear James,
Twelve-year-olds these days probably know more than we did at 20. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Tut, tut, m’lady, I can almost see your blush from here!
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Perhaps, C.E. Perhaps. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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i suppose she’s too young to understand that. 🙂
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Dear Plaridel,
I think we’d be shocked to know what today’s 12 year olds know. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Those old cars did have large back seats 🙂
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Dear Whoever you are,
Large back seats and bench seats in the front. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This made me smile Rochelle 😃 and great track that accompanies it so well 🙌
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Dear Angela,
Happy to make you smile. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I will love my old Ford truck, as Greg loves Josephine. My 12 year old great grand daughter will g a very it “someday” and she wants it!
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Dear Mary,
I love my Chevy Cruz even if it’s not worth much. Kudos to your granddaughter. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A lovely tale of memories and not wanting to let go. But I bet that Amy didn’t want to know these details.
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Dear Gabi,
I wonder how many details Amy already knows. Some 12-year-olds are pretty savvy these days. 😉 thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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If she reads these comments, she might just realise what he was refering too! A delightful little story, Rochelle.
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Dear Keith,
I wonder if 12-year-old knowledge would make those of us of a certain age blush. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is utterly delightful. Great song, too.
Shalom & Blessed Passover, Rochelle.
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Dear Nancy,
That song is one of my favorites of all time. Glad you enjoyed. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, this was such a fun-filled tale – equal parts nostalgia, horsepower, and holy duct tape.
Here’s my post for the Friday Fictioneers.
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Thank you so much, Rohini.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You’re welcome.
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Duct tape and prayers
I love it
Nicely told… great use of the prompt
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Dear Laurie,
It’s probably what my Cruz is held together with. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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