Session June 17, 2017

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We had known one another for many years and shared office space now.
by MD

In grade school we were known as the three musketeers - or sometimes the three stooges. But that was all right - Sam, Pat and I were kindred spirits. We did everything together. So it seemed only natural that when "big tobacco" recruited all of us to work in their marketing department, we were anxious to "keep the team together" as it were. And that's how it transpired that the situation which resulted in the accompanying photograph came about.

We had known each other for many years and shared office space now. When our supervisor, Mrs. Bitterly, came into the office she led the camel directly to our doorway. Sam, Pat and I exchanged glances, but maintained our demeanor for our boss.

"I want you three to take Humphrey here for a walk. Learn his ways. Make him part of your group. And facilitate this new mascot," Mrs. Bitterly gestured towards the camel, who remained seemingly unimpassive, "so that he becomes the face of our cigarette brand."

We three did as instructed, with one modification: We changed his name to Joe. We led Joe into the desert and soon our threesome became a quartet. In fact, we decided then not to return - ever - to our jobs. And that is why our employers were forced to create a caricature for their mascot, and why Sam, Pat and I are learning how to spit. We want to be just like Joe when we grow up.

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Despite disfranchisement, the aristocracy retained some wealth.

By CC

Baron Toby von Frankfurter and his wife, Lou, were amongst the aristocracy who survived disfranchisement on October 5, 2014. In fact, as they liked to say, we didn’t just survive, we thrived! Robert insisted that in fact they throve, but Lou said don’t be old fashioned! It’s a new world now! They commemorated the day with a special photograph taken by a local cheese-maker who happened to be passing by in their old Bentley, which they had raffled off the week before in order to buy groceries. They were looking forward to slimming and felt this was the natural approach and the healthiest. The cheese maker gave them a small round of underripe cheddar and went on his way. They had gone home after the photo, hand in hand, walking down the country lane that used to belong to them but now belonged to the local council.  Robert said, isn’t it great that we can keep our most useful clothes! Lou said, who need evening gowns anyway, as she splashed through a puddle in her boots. They kissed as they passed the manor house and went to the shed out back where they had their cots and camp stove. The stars twinkled brightly overhead as the villagers held a celebratory party in the manor house. The next morning it lay in a smoking ruin, the lawn reeking of beer and chips. Robert looked out of the shed and smiled as the sun rose in the east.

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Trent looked nervously out the window at the hovering silver disk.
by TNT

Trend looked nervously out the window at the hovering silver disk. 

"It's OK folks - I'll get this one," his little brother Alec chirped at the assembled family. Alec went into the garage where his small jet aeroplane was parked. he jumped in and flew off after pulling a few wheelies and donuts in the driveway to loud roars. 

"Well, I guess that'll take care of those pesky aliens from the 4th dimension. They have no green cards and besides, Earth is full. No room for immigrants," said Trent.  Trent grinned maliciously and added "unless they are tourist - edible tourists welcome!"  

The family relaxed and laughed. Alec  was gone - one less human to feed!

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"Why did the Colonel bring you here today?," she asked.
by CT

We stand in a group for a photo shoot. We're so excited because Colonel Sergeant specifically asked us to join the day's fun. None of us are aware of the rising smoke behind us, as the Army photographer and her crew positions us - just so. 

"Why did the Colonel bring you here today?," she asked. 

We shrug. We're not sure.

"Target practice," one of her crew says.