The Ulster team extracted the wherry from its watery grave. “It’s a sister to the one found in Norway last year!” Davidson ran to the truck to retrieve his photo file.
Supported by inflated padding and tied to the lowboy, the last of the saltwater drained from ancient wood. Davidson turned the key. The truck engine rumbled to life.
The Norwegian Expeditions van arrived and blocked the truck’s egress. “I believe that’s our boat.” Swensen stood beside the wherry, arms crossed over chest. “I’ll take over, now.”
Davidson objected.
Then, with a great crack, the wherry broke in two.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers A picture is presented, the writer creates a story in 100 words or fewer. My Word Count = 99
Well, that certainly solved that problem! LOL
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Dear Judith, Now that’s an original story! Love it, love it! I haven’t heard the word wherry before so you are my new “word of the week” author! Brilliantly written! Nan 🙂
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The wherry wars? I’m glad nobody got it – it’s a free spirit. Well told.
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Wisdom of Solomon, there. Well done.
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Yes, he must have had a hand in it.
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A great story, obviously the wherry made its own decision.
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Dear Judith,
Welcome to Friday Fictioneers. You’ve set sail with a great group of people. Good story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Judith,
A fine take on the prompt and what looks like an excerpt from a larger work. Welcome to the party, pal.
Aloha,
Doug
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Some wherries just don’t want to be possessed by anybody. Great story!
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Decision made. Thanks for an informative story. Alicia
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Interesting little story,with a good ending. I really like the word ‘wherry’. It sounds so oldy-worldly – which I suppose, it is.
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Yes, as am I. A wherry is a smallish boat pointed on both ends (for the most part).
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I guess there is no way to split a wherry..
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I guess not, indeed. 😉
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