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The rusty gate squeaked with joy as the new owner came with oil and paint! The Rusted Gate one liner contest Sponsored by Rick Parise 11~09~16

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Janet Grace

Date: 11/26/2016 4:53:00 PM

I loved it. A one liner that says so much to me because I enjoy restoring things that are in need of restoration. So happy for that gate that will swing again.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/26/2016 4:58:00 PM

Thanks Jan sometimes a little oil and tlc is all that is needed ... now it that could be applied to my osteo arthritis I would be well pleased!:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/10/2016 9:31:00 AM

A nice twist on this challenge. Good Luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2016 2:08:00 PM

Thanks Armand:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/9/2016 11:43:00 PM

Lucky gate, Jan- mine sounds like a constipated Sea Lion :( . Fun write, good luck, Viv x

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2016 2:49:00 AM

ha ha ha - we don't have a gate at all any more:-) hugs Jan xx

Just James

Date: 11/9/2016 11:12:00 PM

Brilliant! Loved it , you have an amazing ability to see unique perspectives!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2016 2:48:00 AM

Thanks James:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 11/9/2016 10:47:00 AM

...But now you cannot sneak away for a moments peace.....

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2016 11:38:00 AM

ha ha ha true:-) hugs jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 11/9/2016 8:58:00 AM

At least your's squeaks with joy, while mine squeaks and mourns, lol! Nice optimistic one! G/L in the contest! Hugs~Che xx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2016 9:00:00 AM

There are so many interpretations for the theme I've seen such a wide variety of ideas:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White

Date: 11/9/2016 5:37:00 AM

I hope the new owner oils first and paints later ;).... Good luck Jan! Hugs, Darren

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2016 5:41:00 AM

Definitively in that order Darren:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 11/8/2016 5:45:00 PM

Hi Jan: Your rusty gate metaphorically came alive! It's Alive, Igor! great one liner write! an ITALIAN HUG!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 5:47:00 PM

Thanks Ralph:-) I'm not a fan of the one liners but I do like the particular themes Rick has found to inspire us:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 11/8/2016 4:28:00 PM

I forgot to enter the last one Jan. It's my brain that need that oil I think.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 4:30:00 PM

I always double check the contest page to make sure I entered it:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/8/2016 3:49:00 PM

What a cute personification, my friend!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 3:50:00 PM

Thanks Andrea :-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Ball

Date: 11/8/2016 2:55:00 PM

A little WD40 and it will be as good as new. I swear by that stuff. God Bless and a seven from me. JB In answer to your pain in the butt limerick. I'm a Canadian size 10 but at 4'11" I could stand to drop 10 lbs and feel good about it. lol

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 2:58:00 PM

I'm UK size 8 and about 5'1" I wish I was taller:-( but good things come in small packages lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/8/2016 2:14:00 PM

- It will be good as new with oil and paint - A great line - I like to take care of old things :) - Luck in the contest, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 2:18:00 PM

Thanks Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Meenakshi Raina

Date: 11/8/2016 1:37:00 PM

Rust can never bring a positive thought to me....but you did it so beautifully...Jan I loved your style..

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 2:09:00 PM

Thanks Meenakshi:-) hugs Jan xx