Mussel
a 75-word story15 total reviews
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Bill,
Have you ever had steamed mussels? They're called blue mussels in Prince Edward Island. You dip them in melted butter... Mmm Good! Not my favorite seafood, though. I like sauteed scallops! Lobster is nice, too. Especially a lobster roll with a side of potato salad from Spinney's Restaurant in St. Martins. We haven't been there in two years. Gotta be like Paul McCartney and "Get Back!" at least once before this summer ends.
When we vacation in PEI, it's always fun to look at the bottom of the ocean bed and find the telltale tracks of a hermit crab. They are fun to watch... the hunchbacks of salty waves! Everyone needs a home these days, and rent is so steep!
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Hi Bill,
Have you ever had steamed mussels? They're called blue mussels in Prince Edward Island. You dip them in melted butter... Mmm Good! Not my favorite seafood, though. I like sauteed scallops! Lobster is nice, too. Especially a lobster roll with a side of potato salad from Spinney's Restaurant in St. Martins. We haven't been there in two years. Gotta be like Paul McCartney and "Get Back!" at least once before this summer ends.
When we vacation in PEI, it's always fun to look at the bottom of the ocean bed and find the telltale tracks of a hermit crab. They are fun to watch... the hunchbacks of salty waves! Everyone needs a home these days, and rent is so steep!
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Wow! I may need to visit that area and stop ion at Spinney's.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I loved your little story here as nothing is wasted in nature, not even a shell. It is a pity about the previous occupant though, a fun post Bill, I always love your inventive posts, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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I loved your little story here as nothing is wasted in nature, not even a shell. It is a pity about the previous occupant though, a fun post Bill, I always love your inventive posts, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Dolly
Comment from Wendy G
I did worse. My children had hermit crabs for "pets' at one stage, and they lived in an acquarium. When I noticed them immobile and not eating, I assumed they were dead and threw them out. My kids were distraught, reminding me that they hibernated during winter. Thanks for sharing your story.
Wendy
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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I did worse. My children had hermit crabs for "pets' at one stage, and they lived in an acquarium. When I noticed them immobile and not eating, I assumed they were dead and threw them out. My kids were distraught, reminding me that they hibernated during winter. Thanks for sharing your story.
Wendy
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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I've got a "think-they're-dead-but-they're-not" kitten story that will creep you out.
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Really?! Because a couple of years ago I wrote a story about my cat who died and then came back to life half an hour later!!
Comment from lyenochka
I think I wouldn't want to eat the mussel after I had robbed it of his shell. Oh poor beastie! I guess the hermit crab was very happy to get a roomy new home! Fun story!
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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I think I wouldn't want to eat the mussel after I had robbed it of his shell. Oh poor beastie! I guess the hermit crab was very happy to get a roomy new home! Fun story!
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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We were sure it was a giant spider, because we were rather dim.
Comment from BOO ghost
Oh, a good entry for the 75 Word Flash Fiction contest! This looks like a dandy. Guess that hermit crab fitted a wee bit snugger in his new shell which yaw provided! You can't blame him for a new home! Yeah, have you heard of a ghost crab? I wish you luck in this contest! When will the voting booth open? Seen a few of these over the past couple of days.
BOO!
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Oh, a good entry for the 75 Word Flash Fiction contest! This looks like a dandy. Guess that hermit crab fitted a wee bit snugger in his new shell which yaw provided! You can't blame him for a new home! Yeah, have you heard of a ghost crab? I wish you luck in this contest! When will the voting booth open? Seen a few of these over the past couple of days.
BOO!
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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This is free of contest.
Comment from juliaSjames
Great story. Well written with a creative twist. It triggered a memory that I used to have two conch shells. One real from the Grenadines and one fake from a thrift shop in California. Both have disappeared. Hmmmmm
Good luck in the contest, Bill.
Blessings, Julia
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Great story. Well written with a creative twist. It triggered a memory that I used to have two conch shells. One real from the Grenadines and one fake from a thrift shop in California. Both have disappeared. Hmmmmm
Good luck in the contest, Bill.
Blessings, Julia
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Julia
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Simple study in survival for everyone. You snooze you lose. Unpacking is now my life. Hope's Door will be happy to see me come in with that rocker, I betcha.
Karen
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Simple study in survival for everyone. You snooze you lose. Unpacking is now my life. Hope's Door will be happy to see me come in with that rocker, I betcha.
Karen
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Don't leave a box unpacked now.
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My sister wanted my rocker. It is a very good windsor ro.cker
The boxes breed when I sleep.
Karen
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Hahaha! Definitely no "of course" for ME. I would have continued to imagine it was haunted! What a sight that must have been. Very fun tale, and well done with only seventy-five words. Neat picture, too! xo
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Hahaha! Definitely no "of course" for ME. I would have continued to imagine it was haunted! What a sight that must have been. Very fun tale, and well done with only seventy-five words. Neat picture, too! xo
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Rachelle
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My pleasure, Bill! xo
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
lol There is nothing scarier than a haunted mussel. I had one several nights ago in the calf of my left leg and that sucker scared the life out of me so bad I ran down the hall screaming! thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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lol There is nothing scarier than a haunted mussel. I had one several nights ago in the calf of my left leg and that sucker scared the life out of me so bad I ran down the hall screaming! thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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I hope you're not shell shocked now.
Comment from jim vecchio
This sounds like something that could really have happened to you. Years ago, in Hunter, NY, I had a delicious fra diaviolo with mussels, but other than that, the only one I know who relly loves mussels in Popeye.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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This sounds like something that could really have happened to you. Years ago, in Hunter, NY, I had a delicious fra diaviolo with mussels, but other than that, the only one I know who relly loves mussels in Popeye.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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He might like "muskles" more. This did happen as a matter of fact.
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You're right. I wasn't thinking of his vernacular.