A Mad Day in Mackinac

“Ah finally a relaxing morning” I think as I sit back in my deckchair. “Move, MOVE!!!,” shouted a familiar voice as I look up to see my friend careening dangerously on a cycle as other tourists jumped out of the way.

And then came the crash, one that put me in a dilemma. “Should I laugh or go help her?”

The scene looked like this: An upside down bicycle next to a cart fallen sideways and my friend trying to repair a broken mirror from the cart (Did I mention that she’s superstitious too?). Well, I guess I should help her out. That cart-owner does not look too happy.


Today Pegman is in Mackinac Island. Perhaps you’ll join us?

Nathan Sowers, Dawn Miller’s friend


The photo prompt has been given by Nathan Sowers at the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields.

26 responses to “A Mad Day in Mackinac”

  1. I like the way you put the girl on a bicycle, presumably because there are no cars on the island. She’s obviously not an experienced cyclist!

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      Bernadette Braganza

      No she definitely needs to figure out that brakes exist.

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  2. Cute scene. It is hard to drag yourself away from that deck chair, even for a friend…

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      Bernadette Braganza

      True that! Thanks for reading

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      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks J Hardy 🙂

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      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Dale

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  3. Nice story. You should help your friend. She thinks broken mirror to be bad luck. What about her fall?

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  4. Nice light-hearted story.

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  5. Dear Bernadette,

    Some days are like that. Cue story.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  6. What a funny story! I could picture her friend riding the bike at breakneck speed through a group of horrified tourists. You’ve done a great job incorporating both photo prompts.

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      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Magarisa 🙂

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      1. You’re welcome, Bernadette.

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  7. What fun! Enjoyed your story. Great to see you on Pegman!

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      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks K Rawson 🙂

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  8. When it all goes wrong, it really all goes wrong! Fun tale

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      Bernadette Braganza

      Yup it does. Thanks for reading 🙂

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  9. Laugh first, help second – that tends to be how it goes! Fun story.

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      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks for advice Ellie. Will certainly use it the next time my friend gets into trouble

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  10. Great little story. Hope the friend recovers her dignity soon.

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      Bernadette Braganza

      She will, hopefully (as long as she doesn’t get into trouble again)

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      Bernadette Braganza

      Thanks Lisa 🙂

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