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Lift

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Plasma coils primed, lift off was imminent and, now, unavoidable. But did she still want to see the stars up close and personal #130story

The 4 feet by 4 feet lift could hold "up to 13 persons". What 13 *people* could fit in here? Contortionists? Close family members? #130story

What with one thing and another, Mum was badly in need of a lift. We siblings obliged. Don't thank us, Mum. Thank Stannah. #130story

Lift” by edbroom, 25 Feb 17

It was Friday. Jez had his own car, albeit a rusting mini, and a refurbished surfboard all waxed and ready. The forecast was good. #130story

Jane wanted a lift into town
But the one at her hotel
Only went up or down
So she walked.

#130story

She felt the swooshing exhilaration of the lift as it climbed to the 32nd floor in seconds. The view was incredible. #130story

Every time he saw the cheeky little grin his spirits were lifted. It was tragic that the grubby little photo was now so faded. #130story

There was no agreement in the boardroom.
By ground floor they had a deal.
Only two people know what went down in that elevator.
#130story

Lift” by jtruk, 25 Feb 17