Today I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 31. Without looking, I pointed to the page. The word hand was closest to my finger.
Hand by John W. Howell © 2024
“I appreciate the hand.”
“No problem. We’ll knock out this job in no time.”
“It would have taken me forever.”
“I thought you had tacked a pretty big project.”
“Well, you know how it goes. We always think we can do more.”
“Yeah, I have been there.”
“We could use some more material.”
“What do you think we should use?”
“For that west side, I think something of substance.”
“Yeah, the wind comes through from that direction. It can get pretty cold. Especially up this high.”
“I hate to send you all the way down, but I don’t know any other way.”
“I happen to know of an abandoned place just over the hill. I could go there and get what we need.”
“That’s real close, too. How do you know it’s abandoned.”
“I used to live there. My wife ran off with another.”
“That’s strange. My husband did the same.”
“You don’t suppose?”
“They went together?”
“I thought eagles mated for life. What is up with that?”
“It is a mystery. I really wasn’t sure why I was building a nest anyway.”
“I’m glad I came along. I think there might be a reason to build it.”
“You mean?”
“You and I could build it and have a family.”
“What a great idea.”
“I’ll go get the sticks. Then I’ll catch a nice trout, and we can have lunch.”
“That sounds so good. Hurry back.”
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I like this one. Those eagles’ nests are huge, sometimes big enough to hold a Volkswagon.
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GREAT 👍👍
Have a happy week
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, F4oC. I hope your week is happy too. 😁
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What a wonderful story. At first i’d thought it’s about humans. Lol Best wishes, Michael
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I try to trick you into that belief, Michael. Thanks.
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Well done, John! 🙂 xx Michael
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We haven’t had many eagles around for the past year. Maybe winter wasn’t harsh enough to push them this far. Great story.
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Thank you, Craig. 😊
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Good story, John. One where everything works out for the best!
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Yes. Must be the approaching holiday that influences the outcome.
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Nothing wrong with that, I love the holidays. Brings back great memories.
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😁
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A happy ending. Nice.
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Thanks, Charles.
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Nice that they made connections after their spouses flew the coop. I mean nest. 🌞
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Lovely story. Reminds me of my friend and fellow blogger Wayne Barnes, who posts pictures of his eagle friends in the Pacific Northwest. Such gorgeous birds.
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What a coincidence that their mates ran off and they ended up with each other. It sure seems like they’ll be happy together.
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Happiness forged out of challenges may be the best kid.
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A swinging couple!! Love, Unexpected 🙂
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Yes. Isn’t it grand?
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It’s a beautiful thing!
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😊
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I like the romantic ending. Ain’t love grand?
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Ha ha ha. I just said something like that to Dale. Great minds, Lois. 😁
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Aw, I’m a sucker for a happy ending! I wonder if animals really communicate like this — so logical and tender-hearted.
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I choose to believe they do. Thanks, Debbie.
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Glad they got their HEA!
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Me too. (whatever that is) 😂
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Lol
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About halfway through, I guessed the speakers were birds, but not eagles.
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Good for both of us. 😁
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Well done, John! We have eagles nests in the area and they are a project and a half. I wish them luck.
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Yes they will need luck for sure. Thanks, Dan.
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Eagles… I love it. And the ending was perfect, too!
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Thank you, Kymber.
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Great puzzle. We don’t realize the species until the comment about eagles mating for life. Well done.
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Another spam comment. Hopefully this is the last. I’m glad you were in the dark so to speak. My job here is done. 😁
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You always catch us out – love that it was about eagles.
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I work hard to catch you out, Esther. Thanks for the recognition.😊
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Ha! Ha! Yep. Might as well set up housekeeping. 💕
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Yup. Thanks, Jan
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Honestly — brilliant, John. Loved your story! 😂
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So glad you liked it, Gwen. 😁
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A penthouse condo AND fresh trout? Those too are living the good life…hand in hand…er wing in wing. Great job with the prompt, John.
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Thank you, Monika. Yes, they are living large.
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Fun job with the dialog driven tale. You do very well with these prompts, John.
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Thank you Pat.
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I tell you what, I had no idea eagles were so adaptable!
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Oh yeah. They are the best.
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LOL
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You landed on a great one! Hands hold wonderful symbolism, and things. haha Sweet ending! 😊
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Thank you, Michele. A happy ending was a must. Glad you liked it.
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Awww…💕
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A happy ending is a good thing.
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Yes, it is!
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😁
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Excellent, John. Your creativity is wonderful.
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Thank you, Steve. 😁
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