Relaxing with the Rev Sidebottom
The Revered Septimius Sidebottom had had enough, he left the vicarage in a huff. His plans were in ruin thanks to Mrs McDuffy. Not only had she saddled him with twenty years worth of candles, now she had gone and ordered iron stone. Ok she had meant to order a new iron, so she could continue pressing his vestments and altar linen. But what had been delivered was a chunk, ‘nay’ a huge boulder of iron slag. Instead of sitting at his desk writing a book about Emperor Septimius Severus, he now had to take Mrs McDuffy to the opticians.
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The passions run deep in English villages
They certainly can at times. Thank you Neil
Ah, the return of the troublesome Mrs McDuffy – she means well at least 🙂
She did, but sadly I fear that there are more mishaps to come
That’s a nice, fun story Michael and a unique take on the prompt.
Thank you Moon, I surprised myself with Mrs McDuffy.
Hilarious!
The capers of Mrs McDuffy are growing, I just hope she remains hilarious. Thank you.
Looking forward for the next episode.
Thank you yarnspinnerr, I have posted a further story about Mrs McDuffy, called ‘Mrs McDuffys Pantomime’
I have read it. Mrs McDuffy has really caught your imagination. You created a great character.
Thank you yarnspinnerr, now I have to develope the Reverend alittle more.
Or a psychologist.
Time will tell. Thank you for the idea. James
I don’t suppose he could just send it back and get a refund? After all, the Ladies Auxiliary will have to host a lot of teas and fetes to pay for that one. Good one, Michael.
Thank you Christine, I am told if the rock is ground down it will make great fertiliser.
Have they considered the cost of the grinding? How many diamond bits will this take? 😉
The Rev was hoping that his parishioners might take turns with a hammer and chisel
Couldn’t he just raffle it?
Now thats a great idea, can I send a book of raffle tickets to you.
Gladly. I never win anything anyway so won’t have to worry about where to put the wretched thing!
You never know, you just might win it, but I am glad to say that you are safe, as the Revered says the delivery cost would be to high, so he has cancelled the raffle.
Phew! Maybe he could keep pigeons in it?
That made him smile
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So pleased Jane
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snorting giggles… I see ‘Bingo’ prize in the future.
I love snorting giggles, thank you Jelli
A very welcome light-hearted tale, and you told it so well!
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Thank you Keith. When in a hard place, the third way may seem right but I doubt it is. I like how you rolled the story out.
Ha ha ha – Mrs. McDuffy needs glasses! What a swell tale! Funny too!
Thank you Nan, I must admit that Mrs McDuffys makes me smile too
From one mishap to another, poor Mrs McDuffy and the long-suffering reverend!
One local wag has suggested that perhaps some of the parishioners are paying her to be troublesome.
The Mrs McDuffy character is a winner. This made me laugh out loud. Septimius really is dedicated to his namesake, isn’t he?
I agree it seems that Mrs McDuffy is growing as a character. Septimius is a frustrated leader of men.
maybe there is some fodder here for a new sermon…
Thank you Kelvin, I am certainly hope so
That was funny, Michael… Lots of good suggestions in the comments!
The comments really have encouraged me. Thank you Dale
Time to fire her?
Great story. Come see mine here.
Hi Alice, it really depends on what her next caper is. If she makes [ me ] smile she might live on as a character.
Dear Michael,
I’m so happy to see Mrs. McDuffy back for another week of farsighted humor. I’d say the vicar’s manuscript will have to wait. If not the next order might be an ocean liner or a rocket ship.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle, Mrs McDuffy character has taken over me! I had to write and post a second story about her this week. I will try not to do that again.
Love this installment of Mrs. McDuffy’s trials.
So pleased to read your comment, I hope that more stories will follow about Mrs McDuffy,
Haha!! I love Mrs. McDuffy! A great story, Michael. :o)
Really pleased to read your comment. I think Mrs McDuffy will feature again in my writing.