PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
Wilma loved everything about the new townhouse – except the front steps. What architect in their right mind would have designed them this way? Wilma’s extra large feet had to pick their way carefully each time. Even though they were covered with thick rubber tread, she clung to the railing for purchase.
John, the widower in the unit next door, noticed.
“What architect in their right mind would have designed them that way?” John said just as Wilma reach the sidewalk.
“Who, indeed!” said Wilma before looking up into emerald green eyes.
John thought, “praise God for my masonry skills.”
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Always good to know a good handy man to have around!
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I foresee a match made in heaven on the horizon
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:)
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:D love it Lisa!
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Thanks much, Carol Anne.
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Guess we know that answer, now. Great story!
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Thank you very much, Bear. :)
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Dear Lisa,
Looks like things worked to the builder’s advantage. Sweet story…make that one lemonade with two straws ;)
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, thank you very much for the comment, of course two straws :)
Shalom,
Lisa
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I noticed those wonky steps, but you took them and made a fun, romantic (I hope) story out of them. Two straws it is.
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Thank you, Alicia :)
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That’s a great door (of course that’s what I notice first).
Neighbors can be useful in many ways. (K)
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Yes it is and yes they can :)
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Maybe they can work out a trade. (wink wink)
Also, I noticed how steep those steps were also. And not even a rail!
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Thanks, Dawn, I hope so :)
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Love at first sight… Maybe they will redesign the steps together.
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Good idea :)
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Hoping there is a back door entrance. Those steps are an accident waiting to happen.
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… or maybe they will build an inside connector door between the places and just use the one at his place ;)
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Haha! Romance is in the air 😍
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Yes :)
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😍
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They suddenly became steps to heaven! Delightful, Lisa.
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For sure :) Thank you, Keith.
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More than the stairs are going to be made better :)
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:)
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Thus dawns romance!
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Those stairs really are something else, aren’t they? Love at first fix :)
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Yes they are! Glad you liked the story your photo inspired :)
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I did! 😊
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I notice John has also built cellars beneath the houses. Best tread carefully, Wilma.
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Oh wow, that is a sinister aspect I hadn’t considered! He could have a whole passel of dark history down there ;)
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haha, nice ending. Seems like it’s all a trap to find women. :)
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LOL Sorry to hear that, David.
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Love it – you got my imagination going – John is an Irishman who settled there many years ago with his sparkly emerald eyes and the building’s green façade – so no question there is definitely Irish in there 😃
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Oh I love your imaginings, Ange. Just right for the story.
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Haha yes sometimes a whole story appears in my mind 😃
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the first step is always the hardest, but i’m sure she gets used to them now. :)
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Great metaphor there, Plaridel :)
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This could be the beginning of a new friendship–romance. Love the part about his eyes.
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Thanks much, Adele. Indeed!
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I knew it was him! Nice one.
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Thanks :)
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Awwwwwe this is lovely. What a moment. I see it leading to more.
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I hope so, Laurie. Thanks for reading and your comment :)
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The stairs a clearly made for minotaurs, but it looks like John and Wilma will be reaping the benefits.
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It definitely is working for them so far. Thanks, Nobbin.
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