Thursday, 11 April 2013

Friday Fictioneers: The Project


It was sad to see dementia slowly take our Grandpa from us. The Doctors told us there was no way of telling how long until we would have with him until he had to be put into care. We were just trying to enjoy his clear moments when they came. 


So when he took on his “Big Project” we were all hopeful. He was very secretive, working day and night in his shop. Finally came the day to show us what he was working on. It was an … um … bicycle.

The next day we made arrangements for care.


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38 comments:

  1. Unknown11 April 2013 at 06:25

    oh dear that was sweetly hilarious... poor gramps :-( Laughed out loud

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    1. Unknown11 April 2013 at 10:14

      Thanks Rambly - you can see the irony right???

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  2. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields11 April 2013 at 07:45

    Pity from the looks of the picture, Grandpa was a creative genius. Welcome back this week, Sam.
    Shalom,
    Rochelle

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    1. Unknown11 April 2013 at 07:48

      uh-oh we don't speak fluent sarcasm at FF? i could be in trouble

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    2. Unknown11 April 2013 at 10:16

      You are assuming it was a creative project - if the goal was utility then it's a swing and a miss ad the premise for my 100 words.

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  3. janet11 April 2013 at 08:22

    Big mistake! They should have encouraged him to do more and started selling it. If splatters of paint on a canvas can go for millions, Grandpa has a profitable career ahead of him. :-)

    janet

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    1. Unknown11 April 2013 at 10:13

      I say it will never fly.

      I sure am getting beat up for my interpretation.

      My writing is art too don't forget!

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  4. Sanderella11 April 2013 at 10:06

    Actually, his project is a work of art ummmmm

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  5. Sanderella11 April 2013 at 10:08

    Opps...pushed the wrong button. His work is one of creativity...not showing copied art from someone else! I think it is stunning. I think Grandpa had a very creative mind!

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    1. Unknown11 April 2013 at 10:11

      That's why this is such a great exercise we all see something different. I see something quite bizarre - it could be bizarre is a creative way or a crazy way I chose the latter you chose the former ... can't we both be right?

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  6. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 12:05

    Oh, poor Grandpa! He won't remember making it anyway.

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    1. Unknown11 April 2013 at 12:46

      Ya I wonder if they really suffer when it's that far? They could be happy as clams but it's so hard t see our heros so helpless...

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  7. stephen Hayes11 April 2013 at 19:04

    That bicycle is incredible, no doubt worth thousands of dollars. Your grandpa was an amazing artist.

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  8. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 22:27

    Poor Granpa... I appreciate your point. If the intention was 'utility' it was certainly a hit and a miss... However (and I think this is the cause of reader consternation) the 'artwork' of this piece is so crazily stunning, it is hard to conceive of a 'disabled mind' being its creator... Your written artwork on the other hand, is wonderful, and very sad... :)

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    1. Unknown11 April 2013 at 22:36

      Thanks for the kind words. These FF folks take their prompts seriously haha.

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  9. Pirate11 April 2013 at 23:30

    the sardonic touch there...and you made 'care' sound like the worst of words too, well done!

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  10. Sandra Crook11 April 2013 at 23:41

    Maybe his work will find a more appreciative audience where he's going. Nice one!

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    1. Unknown11 April 2013 at 23:43

      Hey Sandra I know this was your picture - the trike is really cool its just the story it inspired. :)

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  11. Anonymous12 April 2013 at 00:01

    I think they should have kept him locked in the shop. Maybe in a few months he would have come out with a car.
    Claire

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  12. Anonymous12 April 2013 at 03:54

    Poor guy, he is just misunderstood. Great story Sam. :)

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  13. Anonymous12 April 2013 at 08:39

    Great story! Poor old Grandpa. But least dementia released his inner artist.

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    1. Unknown12 April 2013 at 12:58

      Yes the back story is that he was a mechanic

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  14. Unknown12 April 2013 at 11:54

    That was funny. poor Grand Dad, I'd argue that if he can make a bike he could stay. Then again I might end up in a home right next to him. LOL, clever share, thanks for that.

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  15. Anonymous12 April 2013 at 12:35

    Oh it was just a harmless bike. Couldn't they let him hang around a bit longer. :-)

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    1. Unknown12 April 2013 at 12:57

      Okay apparently I needed more back story here - He was a mechanic! haha

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  16. Anonymous13 April 2013 at 02:23

    I thought grandpa going into care after this definitive, creative act, is a bit harsh. Did his family thought he finally lost it? Terribly sad for grandpa.

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    1. Unknown13 April 2013 at 04:24

      e will always love grandpa even if he does make crazy looking bikes

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  17. Anonymous13 April 2013 at 03:46

    Ahhh so gramps doesn't see things the way everyone else does. That's what makes him adorable :-D

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    1. Unknown13 April 2013 at 04:23

      Well I only had 100 words we ar missing the back story that he is an accomplished mechanic and this is out of character for him. Whew! tough crowd!

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  18. Dobson14 April 2013 at 13:21

    One man's trash is another man's treasure. Poor grandpa's treasure got him committed.

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    1. Unknown14 April 2013 at 14:41

      Haha well we were just after his money so .....

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  19. Anonymous14 April 2013 at 14:39

    Excellent tale, very well written, loved it.

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    1. Unknown14 April 2013 at 14:40

      Thank so much - I've been getting mixed rections on this one it's nice to get e firm thumbs up!

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