PHOTO PROMPT ©Sandra Crook
House That Again?
“It has good bones, but if we buy, this place’ll need an overhaul.”
“Nonsense, Pete, it’s perfect!” Tia spread her arms and twirled around the room. “I wouldn’t touch it for the world. Look at that ceiling, like pages of a book spread open! And those gorgeous windows. And that chandelier—.”
“Let me guess? Exquisite?”
Tia scrunched her nose. “It has to go. And that lamp. And purple lights? Who wanted that? And this carpet will need ripped out. And—.”
“Perfect, huh?”
“No house can stay static forever, dear! How silly of you. Houses have to change with the times!”
As always, many thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting Friday Fictioneers! Stop over and read a wonderful array of 100-word-fiction pieces based on this photo prompt!
Angela Writes... 
I believe it’s called putting your own stamp on it!
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Neil, that’s it exactly. Thank you for your comment, and I apologize for the late response!
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Haha! The bones are good, that’s the important thing!
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Indeed! Good bones are the most important thing. Also, I apologize for the delayed reply!
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Good bones are definitely necessary!
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They’ll make it perfect!
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Yes they will, some way, somehow! 🙂 Sorry for the horribly late reply.
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No worries! We’re all running around these days!
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And they haven’t even seen what’s under the carpet and behind the paneling!
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Yes! Hehehe! That’s house buying/remodeling in a nutshell! Apologizes for the huge delay in reply.
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There are some who may disagree with on that last bit but I enjoyed your story.
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I know there are! People who do historically accurate renovations are amazing. Hopefully this couple won’t change too much if they buy the place :). Thank you for your comment, and I apologize for the massive delay in reply.
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For sure, and no worries, Angela!
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Oh dear, so perhaps a few little things are wrong with it. Oh how true this is
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There’s always something that needs changed, right? So sorry for the delay on this comment, by the way.
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Each to their own.
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Dear Angela,
I hope they can agree. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I think they’ll get around to it eventually, one way or another :). Thanks for your comment, and I apologize for the horrible delay in reply!
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