Tourist Season
I hate the tourist season.
Normally I’m in the kitchen but today Ross was sick, again, and I’m on his post.
Standing here makes me feel innately stupid.
It’s a four hour shift.
Four hours of brain dead numbness.
But I get double time so it’s alright.
The uniform is so uncomfortable.
The helmet and gloves makes me sweat like a pig.
There’s a man down there off to the right checking me out.
If he comes any closer I might dip the helmet and… oops, sorry.
Yes it is a tad sharp.
Morpethroad 
Dear Summerstommy,
I really enjoyed this take. Always have to wonder what’s going through a guard’s head. Now there’s duty above and beyond the call.
shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle it is a real treat to engage in this activity each week. Look forward to everyone’s stories and of course next weeks.
It is probably exactly what they think. Although I don’t believe they resort to such extreme gestures. Funny!
Yes you may be right. But fun to think about it. Thanks for the comment Hannah.
A nice insight into the mind of one who can only stand and watch. 🙂
Thank you Sandra, it was fun to write.
I’d hate that kind of work so much.
Exactly the reason your mind would think of really devious acts. Thanks for your comment.
They also serve who stand and take it. What fun that she got a bit of hers back, even though I imagine that might be the end of guard duty for her. Fun.
janet
I think you need a word (or, in this case, a letter) right here: “There’s A man down there”, unless you want to just say “That man down there…”
You are correct an edit will take place.
Thanks Janet. Yes I imagine she gave up her helmet very soon after this incident.
Hahaha! That’ll teach him! 😀 Highly entertaining!
Thanks for your comments Linda. Happy you liked it.
Funny stuff … I tasted some WIT in there! VERY refreshing!!!! Great and very focused take I have read on the prompts so far!
Thanks for your comments. I am glad you got the point of it!!
I must say that’s a totally new twist to the saying “use your head”… sharp
Thanks for your comments Bjorn. The helmet had to come in it somehow.
ha a tad sharp
she’s great!!
Thanks for your comment. There is so much fun to be had in this exercise.
That got a giggle.
Thanks for your comment. I am glad you enjoyed it. Can’t wait to try again next week.
This is great, it calls to mind that the guard could write a silly protocol book on all the things they’d like to do to tourists! I really enjoyed your take on the prompt!
Thanks so much Penny. I enjoy this exercise very much. I look forward to next weeks.
You’re welcome I always do too, so much creative fun!
That was fun!
Thank you, I glad you saw it as fun. It was certainly fun to write.
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Great story, perfect ending!
Thank you Jan. I appreciate your comment. Who doesn’t love a good ending??
I cannot help but comparing this to how women are objectified with photos and the like. In her position this woman has no way to protect herself from the assault of admiring eyes. Except of course for the dangerously sharp helmet!
Had to be a reason for having it on her head, I reckon. Thanks for the comment Joe.
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