My boy didn't get the memo and went outside wearing shorts, sandals, and a t-shirt.
"Dude," I said when I saw him. "It's cold. You need to change."
He shrugged and went upstairs to find more clothes. When he came back downstairs, he had on a sweatshirt, socks, and shorts. Almost appropriate.
"Your legs will freeze," I said.
He shook his head. "No, they won't. My leg hairs are natural pants!"
Now for something completely different: It's time for the IWSG question of the month.
This month's question is: If you could use a wish to help you write just one scene/chapter in your book, which one would it be?
Well, I've been working on more books for my Bubba and Squirt series. I've come up with a plot thread that can go through the entire series. It involves a villain. I'd like to use that wish to write the scene in which Bubba, Squirt, and all their friends they've met along the way defeat the villain and his cohorts, and rescue a very important person. It's going to be epic, but I'm not sure exactly how it's going to work, because it'll have to tie in everything from all previous books. It's taking massive brain power to figure it out. A wish might help!
That sounds like a great idea! The book, not relying on leg hair for warmth. And has it ever been cold lately...
ReplyDeleteThe other day, Bubba wore jeans. It was actually quite odd to see him wearing something other than shorts!
DeleteI like the idea of the villain in the story. It would make it interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of a villain would give Bubba and Squirt a good reason to have to keep going through the hole in order to defeat it.
DeleteThat's a great way to tie all the books together.
ReplyDeleteKids don't look at weather reports, I'm certain. I've seen some seriously questionable choices in attire, either way too cold or way too hot. Although, your son might consider moving to California. I know several male persons who spend the entire year in shorts.
Most boys wear shorts all year in Georgia, too!
DeleteHi, Sherry!
ReplyDeleteI admire Bubba for ignoring the wintry weather and doing his "area code 305 - Don Johnson - Miami Vice" thing. I have been in shorts and short sleeves every day for the last month or more. If Bubba thinks his hairs will keep his legs warm, his legs must resemble those of Shultz. :) When is Bubba's next appointment with the groomer? :)
I like your wish. It would be cool if your main characters would go back in history and intervene to prevent an assassination or something of that nature. It always fascinates me when I see that theme explored on TV series like Timeless, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, 11.22.63 and so on.
Enjoy the rest of your week, dear friend Sherry!
Bubba definitely needs to see a groomer! He's getting close to Schultz when it comes to body hair. :)
DeleteEnjoy your week as well!
Bubba is a typical teen, like the ones I see in the high school across the street. I could be shivering *inside* in two sweaters and leg warmers as I look out the window and see them in the yard, outside, walking in sweaters ***and shorts.*** it's a thing.
ReplyDeleteYes. He wears sweatshirts, but very rarely anything other than shorts.
DeleteDid you know that in England they use to make boys wear shorts throughout the year until they were 12 or something, even in winter.
ReplyDeleteWow! I didn't know that. England gets cold! That seems like a cruel thing to do.
DeleteMother Nature is really messing with us this year, isn't she? But Bubba isn't alone. I see lots of people out and about in shorts and flip-flops. They don't CARE how cold it is... it's spring, dadgum it!
ReplyDeleteIf you think a wish will help you develop that cool plot thread, I'll send one your way, but my bet's on you having the brain power to get 'er done all by yourself.
Mother Nature sure is crazy! It's hard to know how to dress!
DeleteThanks for the confidence on my brain power. It's been kind of fun trying to figure it out.
That's so funny about Bubba and his pants. Even though we live in the northeast, we see kids with shorts and tee shirts in the winter. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your brain power will know exactly what to do with your new book, no worries.
I think the kids in Cincinnati wore shorts a lot, too. But not as much as the kids in Atlanta.
DeleteI live in Michigan and as soon it warms into the 30's kids here start wearing shorts too. I had to laugh when reading about your son.
ReplyDeleteEpic chapters are hard. Good luck with yours.
30 is a bit cold for shorts. I don't break mine out until it's at least 78!
DeleteI believe you do possess massive brain power, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteBubba cracked me up with his hairy leg comment.
I saw my grandson this past weekend and I asked him how he liked Bubba & Squirt. He said, "It's in my top ten for books." I asked why. "He said, "It kept my attention of course!" He just turned 10-years-old.
Wow! That totally made my day! Top ten for books! Woohoo! Tell him thanks for his great comment, and that I'm glad he enjoyed the book.
DeleteA...what? Hairy legs would save from cold?
ReplyDeleteHaha! Yeah. My boy things his hairy legs will keep him warm. Gotta love that. :)
DeleteI love the story line, can't wait to see what journey you take them on. Living in the South you never know from one day to the next what the weather is going to be.
ReplyDeleteIt can get kind of crazy! But I'm glad I'm not up north where they're still getting snow.
DeleteThe idea of pulling a villain the entire way through sounds terrific, and I wish you luck on getting everything to fall together right.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tonja. I'll need to talk to Diane about the villain. The second story in the series sets things up for what can happen with the villain, but it doesn't end as a cliffhanger. If I go on past the second, the series will have to keep going until the whole thing is resolved.
Deletehope, everything goes well with you and yours...
ReplyDeletehave a great day
Thanks! Hope you have a great day as well!
DeleteHaha! I have a fifteen year old that has the same attitude about cold weather. *And it just starting snowing here, again. Blah...*
ReplyDeleteMy attitude is, if you want to be cold, go for it. Not my problem!
DeleteThose kids are amazing! I'm sure you're writing down these exchanges for future stories.
ReplyDeleteYes. My kids have given me a lot of material for stories. I probably could do a comic series with all their stories.
DeleteI love a good series tie together! Hope you figure out the epic meetup with the villain!
ReplyDeleteI've got the characters figured out, and the motivation of the villain. Exactly what the end will look like is still in question. I'm sure I'll have fun figuring it out.
DeleteAll the best with more books in your series!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm planning for more. Hopefully it will work out that they'll be published!
DeleteMy kids will swim in a freezing cold pool, and won't come out even when they are shivering still :)
ReplyDeleteYeah. That's crazy. My son did that a lot. He claimed to be a polar bear. I almost believed him!
DeleteI think he can withstand cold on his legs hence he didn't need the pants.
ReplyDeleteAwesome about the series.
Since his legs aren't his core, I suspect the cold doesn't bother him as much there.
DeleteI’m with Bubba. There’s no need for long pants when it is above 30 degrees!
ReplyDeleteThere's no way I could do that. I'm such a freeze baby!
DeleteMaybe I should start growing my hair on my legs! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour idea for your book sounds great Sherry! Good Luck! Big Hugs!