Sandy Supposes....

Our Little Slice of Heaven

PROMPT March 18th

If you were hired to show tourists what life is really like where you live, what would you show them or have them do?

         

         

         

         "Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Jeffries. I see you found our little slice of heaven without too much trouble I trust."

         "Well yes we did, but nobody told me it was such a bloody long drive sir."

         "Now, now, we only claim to be within driving distance of Toronto. We never said we were right next door. Remind me again. You reserved the lakefront cottage, did you not? Did you remember to pack your woolies? No? No matter, I can turn up the heat."

         "Do you always have this much snow in March? At home, the trees are budding."

         "In answer to your query madam, yes. Winter isn't finished with us yet. Mother Nature doesn't keep a calendar up here. Now, are you ready for your first excursion? I thought you'd like to visit the Machar Mall."

         "Do I have time to powder my nose and apply fresh lipstick?"

         "Well, I'm not going to stop you, but around these parts we don't stand on ceremony."

         "Pardon?"

         "Oh, we don't make a fuss. We're a come as you are crowd. I'd suggest you bring a camera though."

         "To a mall? How odd."

         "Yep, right here is the Machar Mall and I know it's not much to look at, but it's all ours. Here, let me steer you to the best seat in the house so to speak."

         "But, but, this is nothing but a landfill!"

         "No, no, technically it's a dump. We have a sense of humour in these parts. Hey, I suggest you don't make any sudden moves."

         "Eek! Is that a bear?"

         "Sorry, did I not caution you to be quiet? There are three bears not too far off, black bears."

         "I can see that, but why are we here? They are wild animals are they not?"

         "Last time anybody checked, them bears did not live in town. Are you pointing your camera? They'll be moseying on soon for a nap."

         "Need I point out that your brochure guaranteed we'd see wildlife? This is highly unorthodox."

         "Did you, or did you not just see some bears? Oh, look up in that evergreen. Do you see the eagles? Where to next? Would you like to see a moose up close and personal? I know just the road where they come out at dusk to lick the road salt. Come on!"