April 19, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about forest bathing. You can use the Japanese term, Shinrin Yoku, or you can make up your own ideas about the phrase. Go where the prompt leads.
The Carrot Street Naturist Society on their monthly outing was looking forward to engaging in some forest bathing.
Being naked in the woods was so much better than their weekly meetings in Marv and Marj’s back yard.
Preparations had been made, warnings issued to be wary of, rough bark, nettles, stinging insects, sticks, twigs, and anything pointy.
It was an enjoyable day the only disappointment was Dulcie Smith’s encounter with some poison ivy. She bent over at one point, and her left breast suffered the consequences. On the trip home, her husband promised to rub in some soothing balm.
Written for: https://carrotranch.com/2018/04/19/april-19-flash-fiction-challenge/
Ha! Love the warning line regarding ‘anything pointy’. Bet Mr Smith couldn’t wait to get home!
Thanks Di and yes I think a good time was had by both Smith’s.
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Ha, ha! All dangers can be dutifully dealt with. Great tongue in cheek humor, Michael.
Thanks Charli, as you always say, “Go where the prompt takes you.”
I’m amused by where the prompt led you, Michael!
Sometimes it’s more fun than it should be but for you I go with it.😁
Ha, ha!
Thanks for making me laugh out loud.
Very amusing, Michael. At least it was her husband who offered and not someone else’s.
Yes good point Robbie
That was really noble of him, making such a huge sacrifice 🙂
I’m not sure he saw it as sacrifice??