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Where is He?
Sheila and Anthony came back up for air and got on their boat to head back to the mainland.
“I am so glad you convinced me to go scuba diving!” Sheila said. ” The sights down there are just amazing! We got so close to that huge sea turtle!
Anthony smiled, he figured Sheila would enjoy it. He watched her as she was removing some of her gear. He was the luckiest man alive, he still felt like he had to pinch himself to believe that she was his wife. Their honeymoon had been so wonderful and he was just soaking up the joy. If only they could just stop time, did they really have to go back to the States tomorrow?
“Hey, Anthony?? Did you hear me?” Sheila asked.
He blinked his eyes at the sight of her standing right in front of him.
“You looked like you were miles away!”
“Sorry, I may not have caught exactly what you said, but I think it had something to do with going to grab a bite to eat?”
Sheila laughed. “No, but I am getting hungry so yes, lets go grab some dinner.”
They went back to their hotel to get cleaned up and after a few hours were on their way to dinner.
“Its so beautiful here! I think I have taken over a 1000 pictures.” Sheila said as she laughed, while they were walking to the restaurant. It was a lovely 80 degrees and they had just passed a couple of Banyan trees.
Anthony took Sheila’s hand and agreed about the beauty. ” I am blessed to be able to wake up to beauty each day, when I gaze at you.”
Sheila leaned in and gave him a kiss on the cheek, with a twinkle in her eyes, promising more later.
“Whoa! What was that?”
Sheila stumbled as she had quickly stepped aside to avoid falling into the hole in front of her.
“They should cover up that hole or at least have something blocking it, someone could fall in there and hurt themselves.” said Anthony.
They walked on, not hearing the faint cry for help that was coming up from the hole.
Meanwhile back at the Emerald Sea Hotel …
“It has been quite the week, hasn’t it! We had so many adventures, here in Hawaii! Too bad that we have to leave tomorrow, but it will be good to see our friends back at the North Pole.”
“I agree, but really can’t think of much more than food right now. Where is Alabaster? He should have been back with our food awhile ago now!” said Jinx.
The sounds of snoring came from the bed.
Jangle and Jinx got on either side of the bed and on the count of 3 they yelled real loudly. “WAKE UP SNOWBALL!”
Snowball jumped smacking his head on the headboard.
While rubbing his head and sitting there a little dazed, Jinx said, “Oops, perhaps you should wear a helmet while sleeping. I think I saw Alabaster with some. He was making them in Santa’s workshop.”
Snowball made a face at Jinx. “Speaking of Alabaster, where is he? My stomach is rumbling!”
“That seems to be what we all are wondering at the moment. Think we should go out and look for him?”
All 3 elves looked at each other, unsure of what to do, as night was coming and it was getting dark. From inside their hotel room they couldn’t hear the little voice outside in the night.
”Help! Anyone out there?” came the voice from down deep in the hole.
I think Alabaster is in the hole, and somehow, Anthony and Sheila are going to rescue him.
But poor Snowball, his head must really hurt. I feel sorry for him. And he’s also hungry. I’m looking forward to the time when their 14-day quarantine is over, and they can all get out and get something to eat.
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You think I would put poor Alabaster in a hole? But Alabaster is such a kind, sensitive elf, poor guy.
Poor Snowball too! Hmmm….part 2 may be “poor Jinx!”
There is no quarantine!
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How about “Poor Brad” in part 3?
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“Poor Brad” don’t know what you mean! Its “Happy Brad” remember!
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Sure. But wasn’t Colin going to post a poem?
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I think he is busy, so sad, isn’t it. 🙂
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Yes, it’s very sad that Joan can’t learn about poor Brad’s situation.
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Oh gosh! I know its just a matter of time until I lose, and see that “masterpiece” again…BUT… for now I am smiling. LOL!
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Never stop smiling. 🙂
Unless you’re poor Brad.
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…mmm…!!
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Did you see Jill’s comment? You got her all confused now! Poor Jill!
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Why didn’t you tell her Brad was your husband? I might have gotten her confused, but you could have cleared it up.
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I like to make people wonder. LOL! Plus saying that would mean I have to explain why his name was brought up and then……. see, it doesn’t stop!
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I see. And then Jill would want to read the poem. You seem to be employing a clever strategy, keeping people from being aware that a poem entitled, “Poor Brad” exists.
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And you are clever enough to thwart my strategy, aren’t you! You and Colin just like to hold it over my head. I don’t think its ever going to get posted, just like keeping me on edge! 😝
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Don’t knock us. It’s cheap entertainment for us.
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Smart aleck!
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So is Betsy down in the hole?
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No, there was no mooooing coming out of the hole, and the hole isn’t big enough for large Betsy! 😛 Try again!
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Betsy turns up in strange places. Maybe it’s one of those turtles
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Yes, she does have a way of showing up unexpectedly!
A turtle? Hmmm…..the thing that I think you tend to be forgettimg is that Alabaster seems to be missing, remember! If the turtle is in the hole then where is poor Alabaster???
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I figured that Alabaster took all the food somewhere and is enjoying it for himself while his friends have rumbling stomachs.
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LOL! That would be awfully sly of Alabaster! Welll….I hope he enjoys the food down deep in the hole. 🙂
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I just couldn’t believe you would do that to poor Alabaster, he being one of the most beloved characters in your stories.
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Oh gosh! Here comes the guilt trip! But you never know, perhaps the hole really isn’t that bad…. what if it has…. well, you will just have to wait and see. 🙂
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It leads to a secret land with candy trees and free coffee?
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How did you guess! Salted Caramel Latte rivers. 🙂
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So perhaps Alabaster is the lucky elf! Or it may lead to a land of giants and …. well……..!
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But even if it leads to a land of giants and….you will forgive me as long as Alabaster comes out unharmed, right? 🙂 i mean, like you said, how can I harm a beloved character!
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Oh my … I am wayyyyy behind these days, for I don’t even know who ‘Brad’ and ‘Joan’ are! It’s either Alabaster in the hole, else it’s Lydia. But, I’m curious about the Sheila & Anthony thing … who are they? A honeymoon? A likely story! A fun story, nonetheless … I’m eagerly awaiting the second installment!
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Haha! Tippy has got you all confused!
I will help you with Sheila and Anthony. They really are a newlywed, honeymoon couple. You doubt? LOL!
Glad you enjoyed the story. 🙂
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Heck, I don’t need Tippy to confuse me … I pretty much stay that way these days! 🤪
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They both wanted something to eat, but it wasn’t until hours later that they finally made their way to dinner? what gives?
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Oh gosh! Are you really going to make me explain? They had to change out of their scuba diving gear you know and who knows maybe they took a nap after that. Or maybe you missed the fact that they are Newlyweds on their honeymoon. 🙂
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but they said they were hungry…
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You love the details, don’t you! 😛
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the devil is in the details… 🙂
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Hmm, guessing somebody the happy couple know is in the hole.
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Hmmm….the happy couple do appear again but. ..well you just will have to read Part 2. I posted it yesterday. 🙂
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I’m so behind in blog reading, apologies, I’ll get there, I promise once I’ve plowed through the inbox. 🙂
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No problem, Monika! I understand, life happens! The same thing happens to me.
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Just when you think you’re caught up, BAM 💥 I could be online all day and still manage to be behind. 😕
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