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Rapunzel- Once Upon a Time

Alone with no admirers to receive her, with posters on the walls of Justin Beiber. her iPod worked just fine except one hitch, mp3's uploaded daily by a witch. To receive her favourite music took some time the old hag was quite slow on such a climb. A lift would be ideal, even some stairs but all for cheapness' sake she used her hair. These tresses, in their teens and never touched by scissors, looking after didn't take much. Silky soft and combed three times a day was all it took to keep her locks that way. One morning a voice called in manly tone up to her window, “Anyone at home?” She put down her copy of 'Home and garden” and shouted from the window, “Beg your Pardon?” Now leaving, he heard her and paused his step “Good morning”, he cried, “ I'm an Avon Rep”. “Sorry I didn't answer for so long, you see, I have no door, so no 'Ding dong' and from that garish bag I think I see you have some beauty products just for me? ” “Why yes” he cried “and if your order's firm, that would help, 'coz I don't do sale or return”. No second asking needed, up he winched, his sales pitch would make this deal a cinch. And thus the story ends, it came to pass, he left without the goods but with the lass. Happy every after, they, since then, sponsored by Clinique, Batiste, Pantene. February 2nd, 2016 For contest, 'Once upon a time', sponsor Laura Loo

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Date: 9/5/2016 4:38:00 PM
Ha hahaha brilliant mate
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Date: 2/8/2016 3:19:00 PM
Wonderful write Viv, and I'm rather partial to Pantene for my long golden (grey) locks that go down as far as the top of my ears.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 2/8/2016 10:35:00 PM
Thanks for the tip, James, I may get some for the long flowing grey locks sprouting out of my ears :( Regards, Viv
Date: 2/7/2016 5:14:00 AM
Viv, thank you for the lovely reply
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Date: 2/7/2016 11:52:00 AM
xox
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Viv Wigley
Date: 2/7/2016 11:28:00 AM
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Date: 2/7/2016 2:09:00 AM
Lol this is hilarious. I enjoyed every line...very nice :-)
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Date: 2/7/2016 2:43:00 AM
Thanks, njeri, glad you like it. Viv x
Date: 2/6/2016 4:24:00 PM
VIV, Congratulations on your wonderful "Once Upon A Time Win!!!" Luv ~LINDA~
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Date: 2/7/2016 1:01:00 AM
Thanks, Linda, I had to do some research on the hair, as I haven't got much left x
Date: 2/6/2016 12:18:00 PM
you're too good. And as wicked as the old hag.
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Date: 2/7/2016 1:02:00 AM
go raibh maith agat, Jean, Viv x
Date: 2/6/2016 11:55:00 AM
Viv, congrats on your placement and congrats on your placement :) *smiles* -luloo
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Date: 2/7/2016 1:05:00 AM
Thanks, Laura, and i didn't receive a penny for the advertising, sadly. I'm going to sit and have a good cry, with my box of Kleenex tissues. The microfine layer of canendula balsam prevents your nose from getting red or drying out. They're the tissues to reach for. Viv x
Date: 2/6/2016 11:34:00 AM
i like the hair products mentioned and great story, viv.. congrats and huggs
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Date: 2/7/2016 1:07:00 AM
....and you don't need any fancy products, nette, you appear to have great hair. next time you trim it, can you send me the clippings? I have some glue..... Viv x
Date: 2/6/2016 11:10:00 AM
Such a fun write Mr Viv congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 2/7/2016 1:08:00 AM
Thanks Jan. The only hair I've got that would make a good rope is up my nose. Yeah, I know, too much information.. Viv x
Date: 2/3/2016 10:22:00 PM
Hi Viv, I wish I could give this contest a go, but I found a much interesting topic. the one about robin hood. LINDA
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Date: 2/3/2016 10:31:00 PM
:) LINDA
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Date: 2/3/2016 10:30:00 PM
Yes, Linda, that one's a prime candidate for some complex, autobiographical style entries. I did muse over it, but for some reason it hasn't clicked. Viv x
Date: 2/3/2016 7:49:00 PM
A fun read Viv, good luck in the contest:) @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 2/3/2016 10:13:00 PM
Thanks, Linda, it will be interesting to see everyone's take on the theme. Viv x
Date: 2/3/2016 6:07:00 PM
Dear Viv Wigley Very awesomely clever and completely wonderfully refreshing to read, love the imagery and the feeling it gave me, to be honest I laughed out loud when I read it so i read again, exceptional piece my friend, and thanks for the review on mine also, hey listen you have a great week, this piece is started me on a wonderful weekend I'd say with a smile and laughter, cheri
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Date: 2/3/2016 10:14:00 PM
Thanks, Cheryl, looking forward to your next exploration into Myth and Lore, Viv x
Date: 2/3/2016 1:41:00 PM
Very clever and fun to read, Viv! Great imagination, love it! Sandra
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Date: 2/3/2016 10:15:00 PM
Thanks, Sandra, all good fun. Viv x
Date: 2/3/2016 2:53:00 AM
This is a real hoot Viv. I love to laugh and you make that possible with every read! I know this one will take top honors...no question. It is delightful, creative and oh so clever! I bow to your talent my friend. Hugs, Connie #7 a fave!
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Date: 2/3/2016 6:23:00 AM
Awww, thanks, Connie, I'm glad that my effort has gone to a good home. Little care needed, just read it in a cool, dry place. And I bet your place is pretty cool. Viv x
Date: 2/2/2016 11:05:00 PM
Love a modernized fairy tale. So entertaining, Viv: You have penned a real winner here. You always hit my funny bone....lol SuZ
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Date: 2/3/2016 12:16:00 AM
Thanks, Suzy D, outside the box as usual. Viv x
Date: 2/2/2016 7:56:00 PM
What can I say? This is just so very neat. Your sense of humor and capitalism intertwined are such pleasure. I have also written about repunzel strangely enough. It's called "That supporting staff" posted on 12/27/2009. You might find it amusing.
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Date: 2/3/2016 12:15:00 AM
Thanks Duke, I'll check it out.
Date: 2/2/2016 3:56:00 PM
this is SUPER CLEVER, and I love it!!!
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Date: 2/3/2016 12:14:00 AM
Thanks, Andrea, and it was written by someone whose idea of hair care is water and a flea comb :). Viv x
Date: 2/2/2016 1:22:00 PM
This is Vivexcelence! I love your style, my friend:) I started working on the same topic, but that was a few days ago and I've had no time to write since. gl in the contest. Regards // paul
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Viv Wigley
Date: 2/3/2016 12:13:00 AM
I'm sure your efforts will reward us with a real Barnstormer, paul, I look forward to it. Thanks for dropping by, Regards, Viv
Date: 2/2/2016 9:40:00 AM
This is so much fun! Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 2/2/2016 10:16:00 AM
Thanks, Richard. To be honest, I'm jealous of Rapunzel- with my hair, if I wanted rescuing, I'd have to be imprisoned in a basement.....sigh..... Thanks for your comments. Regards, Viv

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