Wednesday, 31 January 2018

STUMPED FOR IDEAS - 100 word story

The photo prompt for this week got me wondering how I was going find a fresh theme about a cut down tree. Frankly, I was stumped. And that gave me an idea. 
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields


STUMPED FOR IDEAS!
“I'm stumped for ideas.” Hairy John's rucked up t-shirt revealed a milk-white paunch.
“Let's hitch-hike down to Spain again,” said Titch.
“No way. Remember those Spanish lorry drivers yelling 'cut your hair, Hippies!’?”
“That was years ago,” said Titch. “Remember the gorgeous chick with doe-eyes. I wonder what she looks like now.”
“Fat.”
“Let's find out.”
“Why?”
“Why not?”
Hairy John frowned. “Got me stumped.”
“Come on, man.”
“Okay, we'll go.” Hairy John stood up and hitched his jeans over his bum-crack. “But I'm warning you. She'll be fat now.”

I hope you enjoyed my story and I look forward to reading your comments. 

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68 comments:

  1. Anonymous31 January 2018 at 17:06

    Danger Will Robinson. You can never go back

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  2. Iain Kelly31 January 2018 at 17:10

    To be honest, I wish I had their dilemma of where to go next :-)

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    1. Susan A Eames31 January 2018 at 17:29

      Spain is a good place to escape the British winter - I'm off next week. :)

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  3. The Silver Fox31 January 2018 at 17:21

    Yeah, she'll be fat. If they can even find this woman, I wonder what she'll think of the way Hairy John looks, years later?

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    1. Susan A Eames31 January 2018 at 17:30

      Especially when she sees his milk-white paunch!! :)

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    2. The Silver Fox31 January 2018 at 17:34

      Not to mention his bum-crack.

      I just realized something strange. Being from the USA, when I read "Let's hitch-hike down to Spain again," I was actually thinking "Mexico."

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    3. Susan A Eames31 January 2018 at 18:21

      Well, having been to Mexico I can see some similarities to Spain!

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  4. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields31 January 2018 at 17:46

    Dear Susan,

    Oh my the image of Hairy John hitching his jeans over his bum crack tells me that he's no prize after all these years. You made me laugh.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Susan A Eames31 January 2018 at 18:19

      That's what I love about this weekly challenge, Rochelle: how to paint as vivid a picture as possible in just 100 words. Hairy John's bum-crack seems to have done the trick! :)

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  5. Alice Audrey31 January 2018 at 19:06

    What gets to me is guys like that judging a woman's fat but never bothering to look in the mirror.

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    1. Susan A Eames31 January 2018 at 21:40

      I think women tend to be more self aware then men. :)

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  6. moon31 January 2018 at 19:34

    Wonderfully written, as always, Susan.
    Loved the brilliant dialogue and his pity-worthy name.
    Thanks for the smiles.🙂

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    1. Susan A Eames31 January 2018 at 21:41

      Thanks for the feedback, moon - always appreciated.

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  7. James31 January 2018 at 20:24

    This will not end well.

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  8. Susan A Eames31 January 2018 at 21:42

    He he - thanks, Jane - it happens!

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  9. Vivian Zems31 January 2018 at 22:42

    love your take on this...at least you weren't 'stumped' for ideas.

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  10. Susan A Eames31 January 2018 at 22:43

    Ha ha - thanks, Vivian.

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  11. draliman1 February 2018 at 08:19

    Haha, it doesn't sound like time has done Hairy John any favours either!

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  12. Lynn Love1 February 2018 at 09:18

    Spain does sound enticing at this time of year! I wonder what the chaps will find on their return? Maybe they produced some hairy hippies of their own they never knew about? Nice tale Susan

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    1. Susan A Eames1 February 2018 at 11:05

      Now there's a thought, Lynn! Glad you liked my story. :)

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  13. Sandra Crook1 February 2018 at 10:59

    Well he sounds like a treat in store for someone!

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  14. Dale1 February 2018 at 12:52

    They do make me laugh, these foolish men. She may be fat but he definitely is no prize!

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  15. Penny Gadd1 February 2018 at 15:05

    You conjure up such a vivid image of these men, I can almost smell them. Entertaining little story, Susan!

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    1. Susan A Eames1 February 2018 at 16:39

      Thanks for the feedback, Penny. Glad you enjoyed the story. :)

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  16. liz young1 February 2018 at 22:37

    Two men who still think they're God's gift! Love it!

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    1. Susan A Eames2 February 2018 at 11:13

      Yes! Although there are plenty of women who are equally deluded. :)

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  17. Unknown2 February 2018 at 00:37

    I don't think that he is any picture himself. Fun dialogue that I can see happening.

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    1. Susan A Eames2 February 2018 at 11:15

      Thanks, Irene. I'm glad the dialogue was believable for you.

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  18. plaridel2 February 2018 at 04:34

    in this case, the journey is its own reward. :)

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  19. Anurag Bakhshi2 February 2018 at 08:57

    That was such a fun tale, makes me want to go to Spain again, though after two trips last year, might be a bit too soon :-)

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  20. Keith's Ramblings2 February 2018 at 12:24

    Hairy Johns's bicycle-rack has just put off my lunch! Nice one Susan.

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  21. Clare Hempsead2 February 2018 at 13:12

    It doesn't sound like he's worn too well either!

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  22. Anonymous2 February 2018 at 13:17

    An innovative approach to this prompt. Reminds me of Goa in hippie era.

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    1. Susan A Eames2 February 2018 at 15:35

      I think there's still quite a few of them left behind in Goa, yarnspinner. :)

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  23. Linda2 February 2018 at 15:42

    "She'll be fat," said the kettle about the pot :)

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  24. Anonymous2 February 2018 at 16:14

    Hilarious, Susan. I remember thinking something similar at my 40th high school reunion. Who are all these old people? - Russell

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    1. Susan A Eames2 February 2018 at 17:35

      Thanks for the feedback, Russell. Meeting old acquaintances is a potential minefield!

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  25. WildChild472 February 2018 at 18:26

    This definitely had me laughing! It's a great way to see something fresh and new - an imaginative leap, that works so well and is pleasurably well written :)

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    1. Susan A Eames2 February 2018 at 18:52

      Thanks for commenting, wildchild. It's always encouraging to know when someone has enjoyed one of my stories. :)

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  26. Thrifty Campers2 February 2018 at 23:22

    Hilarious reading this��

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  27. Anonymous3 February 2018 at 06:18

    Ha! A fun story.... I kinda wanna find out what they find out!

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    1. Susan A Eames3 February 2018 at 10:05

      I know what you mean. Did they find the doe-eyed girl, now woman, and was she fatter than Hairy John? Maybe I'll have to write a sequel! :)

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  28. Sascha Darlington3 February 2018 at 23:03

    Ah, the irony of the comment: she'll be fat. Good one!

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    1. Susan A Eames4 February 2018 at 11:13

      Hairy John needs a reality check! Thanks for commenting, Sascha.

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  29. Anita Sabat4 February 2018 at 07:40

    He is so sure that she'll be 'fat' now, still they go ahead :)
    Good one, Susan.

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    1. Susan A Eames4 February 2018 at 11:14

      He he - I know - crazy fellas. Thanks for your comment, Anita.

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  30. brudberg4 February 2018 at 10:47

    Ha... so many men has difficulties in understanding that they age too (including myself)... Maybe they should try something different than hiking though, I imagine they wouldn't be able to waddle very far.

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    1. Susan A Eames4 February 2018 at 11:16

      I think women suffer from these delusions too. My characters will probably have to drive instead of relying on hitch-hiking!

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  31. Anne Higa4 February 2018 at 17:53

    Ha! Good one. :) Some guys.

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  32. magarisa4 February 2018 at 18:11

    Ha! These two obviously don't look in the mirror often (or if they do, they must be seeing something completely different from what others see).

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    1. Susan A Eames4 February 2018 at 18:32

      I think most of us are guilty of having a different body image as we age. I often get a bit of a shock when I look in the mirror! :)

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  33. Susan A Eames4 February 2018 at 18:30

    Possibly, Dahlia, possibly. :)

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  34. Subroto5 February 2018 at 00:36

    Hairy John looks at the mirror and sees a slim good looking dude. No wonder he does not want to go to Spain and have reality rubbed in his face. Fun story.

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  35. Unknown5 February 2018 at 18:03

    Loved this! Great dialogue. Yes, *she'll* be fat... pot, meet kettle.

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    1. Susan A Eames5 February 2018 at 18:10

      Thanks for the feedback, Amie. Glad you enjoyed the story. :)

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