Our roll call topic for November was to write a dialogue that takes place at the Thanksgiving table, no more than 150 words. Once more the membership voted Karen Evans as our November Roll Call winner. Congratulations, Karen!

Some Prime Ribbing

Karen Evans

                “Can I help you, Grandma?”

                “Yes, Lilly. Carry this basket of hot rolls into the dining room.”

                “Yum. The kitchen smells delicious, but…why are we having beef instead of turkey? Didn’t Uncle George and Uncle Jack go hunting for turkey?”

                “They did, Lilly…but, instead of shooting Turkey Lurky, Uncle Jack shot Grandpa’s bull by accident.”

                “He killed Mr. Bull? I bet Grandpa’s mad.”

                “Well, the south pasture looks kind of empty without him. Now, get moving. I’m right behind you with the Yorkshire Pudding.”

                “Where’s the beef?”

                “Stop it, George . Jack feels bad enough the way it is.”

                “Where is Grandpa and Uncle Jack?”

                “They’ll be along in a minute.”

                “Here they come!”

                “Get my carving knife, Martha. Jack, be careful with the au jus.”

                “This has got to be the strangest Thanksgiving…”

                “Sometimes accidents turn into blessings. Give me prime rib over turkey any day!”