| Well, hello Everybody. Are you fine? Tis the last day of June and I, for one, could have done with it being longer but this is not to be, as I’m not allowed in the month lengthening room… So, I shall have to be content with July starting tomorrow, much as it will irk me… Anyway, as I write, another emergency is underway over on the table… I’ve nipped out to put the kettle on and grab some biscuits. Please come join me as your help may be required… Living on the Edge 207; Desperate Dan… “Is there an immediate threat to life?” asked the voice on the other end of the line. “Well…” said Dan, a little breathlessly, peering over the cliff edge at his friend. On waking that morning, when he and Laura looked to their left, the familiar presence of Luke had gone. Luke had been saying how he felt a bit odd recently, how he had a sort of sinking feeling. “I don’t know,” he said, “I just don’t feel very stable. Perhaps I’m having some kind of breakdown.” Local talk of erosion, subsidence and undercuts had been eating away at their communal sense of security and self-confidence lately. He went to bed early saying he was sure a good night’s sleep would see him right as rain… As the sun rose the next day, Luke, as always, was first to wake. He did not feel at all well and a sudden panic ran through him like pepper through a grinder. Next-door the late risers paled on discovering his whereabouts. “Dial the emergency services!” Laura shrieked… “Hello? Are you still there? Is there an immediate threat to life?” repeated the voice. “I am, I am,” confirmed Dan. He watched as Luke shook helplessly leaning on just one stilt. “I… yes. Yes! He’s going to fall! We need help. Now!” … |
| And, in other news… At 7pm, on Wednesday of next week, July 5th, all being well, I shall be opening the door of my online shop where you will find today’s piece and several friends looking to find forever homes… If you can find it in your heart to rehome one of them then please do pop in… Have a splendid weekend xxx |
