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The Rusted Gate

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

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2016

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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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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..... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/8/2016 2:09:00 PM Thanks Meenakshi:-) hugs Jan xx