by Liz H.
Member since:
July 30, 2008

Genre Shorties Wk 62 Redux/NGCC: Blue Man Moment

May 18, 2011 11:07 AM UTC
views: 0 | 9 people recommend this | comments: 25

When you’re trapped in the middle of the desert with no hope of rescue, you can’t beat marshmallow peeps, a tall cold Sonic slush (with straw) and a bucket and hammer to while away your final moments.

Peeps get melty in the sun, so simply stretch them around the outside of the bucket, hammering them into a thin, even layer. Carefully peel, then apply them over your head and neck, remembering to poke out eye holes.

Douse yourself in Sonic Blue and pretend the straw is a flute. Play until the ravenous fire ants come.  Or death.

Whichever arrives first.

 

Liz Husebye Hartmann (100 words)

 

Prompt:  You are in a desert.  Doesn't matter which one; it's hot and dry.  Nothing but sand for miles around.  All you have with you are a bucket, a hammer, a straw, a package of marshmallow peeps, and a 44-ounce blue coconut slush from Sonic.

What do you do for entertainment while you're there?

Comments: 25

Tracy Fabre May 18, 2011, 11:13am UTC
I like the way you think... maybe. ;-)

Whichever arrives first <--- where do the hallucinations fit into the timeline?
Liz H. May 18, 2011, 11:14am UTC
Anywhere you want them to!
Debbie W. May 18, 2011, 11:25am UTC
Oooh, scary and weird, Liz!
Liz H. May 18, 2011, 11:51am UTC
(That's me!!)
A. F. Stewart May 18, 2011, 1:00pm UTC
Definitely suffering from heatstroke.
Liz H. May 18, 2011, 3:11pm UTC
But I'm suffering in Blue Man style!
A. F. Stewart May 18, 2011, 3:43pm UTC
There is that.
J. Reid May 18, 2011, 3:06pm UTC
Smiles!

Thank you for sharing with: Not Gathering Dust!
Liz H. May 18, 2011, 3:11pm UTC
:-)
William Dotani May 18, 2011, 3:18pm UTC
Good advice for those who like fire ants.
Liz H. May 18, 2011, 6:10pm UTC
Are you taking notes? ;-)
Kasey Klein May 18, 2011, 4:34pm UTC

Thanks for posting to Short Story and More!
Adelaide M. May 18, 2011, 4:44pm UTC
Thanks for posting to Point Taken.
Bernard C. May 18, 2011, 5:10pm UTC
Very good use of the prompt - thanks for sharing :-)


Thanks for submitting to
The Surreal Circus.
Marianne K. May 19, 2011, 1:22am UTC
Let's see....looking at you the BLUE MAN I prefer instant death...much more pleasant than hanging out with you in the desert, trust me !!

Hahaha...love it, Liz :)
Liz H. May 19, 2011, 10:14pm UTC
Try this Marianne:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgS-4stj8fQ&feature=related
fpr some signature Blue Man moves!!
Liz H. May 19, 2011, 10:20pm UTC
Or this, with Dave Matthews:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eagbog8_MGI
Angela A. May 19, 2011, 12:42pm UTC
Oh, that was ever so funny!
Create your own banner at mybannermaker.com!
Make your own banner at MyBannerMaker.com!
roger s. May 20, 2011, 7:25am UTC
thanks for sharing
Sandi S. May 20, 2011, 1:32pm UTC
This was creative and clever! But I am a little scared of you now!

;-)
Anita D. May 21, 2011, 5:45pm UTC
I'm not doing a desert picnic with you. NO peeps for me .... disgusting marshmallow critters. ..... the drink maybe.
Liz H. Jun 5, 2011, 11:55pm UTC
But it's a once in a lifetime opportunity!!
Anita D. Jun 6, 2011, 12:21am UTC
too funny.
Connie C. May 24, 2011, 10:11pm UTC
This post is spotlighted in the Wednesday edition of Today On Gather.

You Can View It By Clicking HERE.

Congratulations!

I do hope you will have the time to view the other spotlighted posts. Have a wonderful night.
Liz H. Jun 5, 2011, 11:55pm UTC
Thanks Connie!

Join the Conversation
Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment.
Already a member? Sign in
top
 
Gather | Friends | Groups | Share
About Gather | Engagement Marketing | Gather Points | Advertise on Gather | Gather Press | Privacy | Terms of Service | Community Guidelines
Books | Business | Celebs | Entertainment | Family | Food | Giveaways | Health | Money | Moms | News | Politics | Sports | Style | Technology | Travel | Writing
Version 18247, "Zach"; Copyright © 2013 Gather Inc. All rights reserved.