Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello, Mike, :)

LOL Poor, Melody Laine her second honeymoon turned to be a honey eternity deal. I think a divorce would have been my route but who am I to judge.

So I guess I he will be in the island until he kills himself. That was Not a very smart move.

You are freaking amazing. How did you come up with this in 19 minutes? That is awesome. I am proud of you, my Robinson Crusoe brother.

I loved Gilligan's island. I watched in Spain when I was little and then reruns when I moved here.

Luv ya, brother Mike

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2016

Thanks so much, Sister Gypsy.
You understood it exactly perfectly correct. :))
Almost caught up, then I have all kinds of reviewing to do.
Are you potlatching with the cool kids shortly. It's highly recommened. Sonnetinos. Ray would be proud. Five little ole lines of iambic pentameter and we won't yell at you if you screw them up. LOL mikey

reply by Gypsy Blue Rose on 10-Jul-2016

Hello sweetheart, I just got on the computer. It's Sunday 1:34 am. I was doing homework most of the day. I hope you all have fun writing sonnetinos. It's a good form and I have been meaning to write one but I haven't had the time. Thank you for the invite, though, you are a good brother, I am blessed to have you.

Good night (or morning) sweetie pie, I love you.

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

In fact, I don't sweat big things LOL Yet at the end you seem to feel something at the loss of your yacht.
The sight of the couple rowing out to my yacht -- to be honest, I don't get it, but it does sound intriguing.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2016

Well. There was someone on the "deserted" island unbeknownst to him. They took off with his yacht leaving him stranded there.
I don't explain who was there or why. They are just there to ruin his plan. :)) mikey

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi Mikey,
this is a real good potlatch challenge. a great story with a real mean twist at the end. Just goes to show that even the best planned things could go wrong.
A great read, I loved it.
Brenda:))x

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2016

Hi, Lady Brenda.
I'm getting caught up. I have a million pieces of yours to review. I have been reading and you're writing better and better. I love your sonnet. Be by soon, probably tonight during or after potlatch. Glad you liked this, mikey :))xx

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Two stories read and Mr Google showed up in both, that's technology for you LOL. Good story mikey, this one left me with a smile, he that had it all planned got got in the end. Good twist. I loved the fact that with the state of the economy murder was cheaper than divorce, but then he ended up on another romantic honeymoon anyway.
cheers

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2016

So glad you enjoyed. This was a lot of fun to write. Loving the prose even more than the poetry I think. Thanks so much, mikey

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Not a good thing to replace two other castaways who escaped...they probably used up the island's resources...excellent flash fiction.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2016

Yep. I didn't even explain them. I just had them there and they took the boat. LOL
Glad you liked. I had a better working brain this week. mikey

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hahahahaha, tough luck, that's what I'm saying. Deare me, are you still there? On the island, I mean. Great story, Mikey, and great twist. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2016

Yep, still on the island, but I've got wifi, so no problem. LOL
Thanks a bunch, mikey

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

This is a hoot! The best laid plans. Was confused about who slipped away with your yacht. I agree about the big and small things bit. Big things are easier to get back. Small things you never see again. LOL Well done Mikey. xx Nancy

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2016

Just some other people who got stranded there. I don't really say who they were. LOL I'll leave it up to the reader. But, somehow they were there and took his boat.
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks a bunch. mikey

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

When the reader gets to the end of these flash fiction things he needs to be able to go "Oops!" in a really heartfelt way. Having been presented with the "Oops Factor" he can then tie off the loose ends in his own mind.

You certainly achieve that here and, given the earlier part of the story your hero has a superb chance of getting away with murder.

I just love your selection of names and the ghastly nephew, "Cleavon" is my favourite here - quite Dickensian.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2016

I've never been referred to as Dickensian before. I believe I'll retire. :))
Glad you liked this one. I was blank last week. This week just fell into place for a change. LOL mikey

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi Mikey,

Nothing like a good plan gone to shit, is there? LOL

Good writing in this piece. Certainly an unlikely occurrence in an unlikely place all right.

All the best
G

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016

A great topic. Wow, what an interesting range of pieces. This one came to me easy as pie. Last week I was as blank as Donald Trump's brain. HAHAHA. mikey

Comment from fionageorge

Excellent

Just remind me not to go to any deserted little islands. You may still be there... no knowing what may happen. Great little flash fiction for this potlatch, Michael, creative and devious! Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2016

Thanks so much, Marijke. By the time you get there I'll be so grateful I'll be on my best behavior. I'll treat you like a queen! LOL.
Glad you enjoyed. mikey :))