Monday, December 13, 2010

Microfiction Monday

Here's this week's photo and my caption.  Thank you Susan at Stony River for continuing to host!



Fran’s strategy for impressing Hank’s mother included scrubbing their clothes on the “perky” setting.

25 comments:

Jim said...

That's a good setting, Mom. You are very clever!

Back in those days I doubt they had my favorite setting, "Wash and Wear."
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Cheryl said...

Laughing like a fool over here! Nice going. She IS way too perky.

Diane said...

She sure is and sure to impress! :O)

izzy said...

Perky ! wow she is ahead of her time!
thanks-

Peggy said...

I want the "Perky" setting on my washboard too. Gave me a morning chuckle and for that I give thanks.

Sylvia K said...

Ah, that gal knows how to make a good impression! Fun one for the day!! Enjoy your week!

Sylvia

Dianne said...

perky setting!! brilliant :)

the wild magnolia said...

Great micro!

Lisa Ricard Claro said...

Great micro. I could use a perky setting myself! :)

Grandma said...

Nobody should be that happy doing laundry. Like your explanation.

My MM: Modern Conveniences

Anonymous said...

Awh sweet! :O)

Suz said...

perky! what a brain you have
that was too funny

hope said...

She must really love someone to do that much work. ;)

KB said...

She does look very perky.

G-Man said...

I bet something else is a bit 'Perky' as well..

Susan Fobes said...

Are mother-on-laws ever impressed? LOL!

Ms.Daisy said...

Very sweet! She is very cute as well so that should count with Mom in law, right? Good take on this weeks MM.



~Jean

Anonymous said...

Perky? So that's what they called 'washer-women' back then!
Have a great week. Cheers!

quilly said...

I am sure this is politically incorrect, but it is funny!

Akelamalu said...

I hope Hank's mother was suitable impressed! LOL

Loved it.

Michael G-G said...

Excellent, my friend! Thanks for the chuckle.

Have a great week.

Pat said...

I wish my washer had that "Perky" setting. Thanks for the laugh. That girl is smart.

faith said...

"perky" setting! Good one!

kaykuala said...

a perky feeling? she knows how to survive a MIL's wrath. A good laugh here!

Anonymous said...

Perky setting?! Hope Hank's mom was impressed :)