Wednesday, 23 December 2020

FISHUN' - 100 word story

This week's Friday Fictioneer's photo prompt was enigmatic to say the least! Hope you enjoy my take on it.

Oh, and isn't this a strange festive season? Hope your Christmas is as enjoyable as feasible in the circumstances. Take care!


PHOTO PROMPT © Trish Nankivell



FISHUN'

 

 

“Hiya, Abe.” Mikey dumped his gear on the ground.

“Hiya, Mikey,” said Abe, settling back on his stool.

“Any luck yet?” said Mikey.

“Nuthin’.”

Mikey assembled his rod and sat on the bank. “Grand mornin’ for it, Abe.”

“That it is.”

The men fell silent. Encompassed in their separate worlds like a pair of meditating buddhas, accompanied by soft birdsong and the occasional splash.

Eventually Mikey broke the silence.

“Well now, Abe. What about your sign then?”

“Hmm?”

“Up on the road. Sure, isn’t it a little… enigmatic, like?”

“Here’s the thing, Mikey. I didn’t know how to spell fishun'.”

 

 

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


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42 comments:

  1. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields23 December 2020 at 11:22

    Dear Susan,

    It is a strange festive season indeed. I like the laid back tone of this. Hope they catch something.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  2. Iain Kelly23 December 2020 at 11:30

    Haha, love it! :-)

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  3. Sandra Crook23 December 2020 at 11:36

    Very good! :) :)

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  4. Neil MacDonald23 December 2020 at 12:16

    That sums up a whole world

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  5. Wilts23 December 2020 at 12:37

    Love it. Hope you have a good Christmas Susan.

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    1. Susan A Eames23 December 2020 at 17:54

      Thank you! And wishing you a lovely Christmas too, Gill.

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  6. Bernadette23 December 2020 at 13:15

    Maybe Mikey can help Abe put up a better sign?

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    1. Susan A Eames23 December 2020 at 17:54

      Hmm, maybe. Not sure if Mikey's spelling would be any better though. :)

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  7. C. E. Ayr23 December 2020 at 16:25

    Now that is funny!

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    1. Susan A Eames23 December 2020 at 17:55

      Oh, I'm glad you think so. Humour is so subjective. :)

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  8. Linda23 December 2020 at 16:44

    Hilarious! Loved the voices.

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    1. Susan A Eames23 December 2020 at 17:55

      Thanks for the feedback, Linda - appreciate it. :)

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  9. Keith's Ramblings23 December 2020 at 17:10

    This is so good Susan!

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  10. liz young23 December 2020 at 17:41

    This made me smile - well done!

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  11. JadeLi23 December 2020 at 18:10

    What a cute story, Susan. Two good buddies. Reminds me of those guys on The Detectorists TV show.

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    1. Susan A Eames23 December 2020 at 18:19

      Thanks, Jade. I love The Detectorists - maybe I was channeling them without realising it. :)

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  12. David Stewart23 December 2020 at 21:20

    Nice. :) You're the first one that in a similar direction as I did on the story. Love the image of fishing Buddhas.

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    1. Susan A Eames23 December 2020 at 22:13

      Thanks, David. I had a four wheel drive in Fiji with 'Gone Fishing' written on the spare wheel cover, so my theme couldn't be anything else. :)

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  13. plaridel23 December 2020 at 21:55

    cheers, this made me smile. well done. :)

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  14. Na'ama Yehuda24 December 2020 at 01:31

    Well, if you ain't knowing how to spell sumfin, you ain't got to spell it. ;)
    Happy Holidays and may the good times be coming to town soon!

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  15. Brenda Cox24 December 2020 at 01:36

    That's a good one, and I enjoyed the chill atmosphere of two good mates gone fishun! Wishing you a joyful holiday, Susan!

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    1. Susan A Eames24 December 2020 at 11:09

      Thanks, Brenda - good to know that my attempts to 'set the scene' worked. Happy Christmas! :)

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  16. Justjoyfulness24 December 2020 at 04:17

    Fair enough! Thanks for the smile, Susan.
    - Justjoyfulness

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  17. Anonymous24 December 2020 at 08:19

    Something about fishing sets the mood. Peaceful story.
    - Tannille

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    1. Susan A Eames24 December 2020 at 11:11

      Yes, fishing on a riverbank seems like peaceful pastime. My husband certainly thinks so! :)

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  18. Penny Gadd24 December 2020 at 22:04

    Your story made me smile! Great take on the prompt.

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    1. Susan A Eames24 December 2020 at 22:33

      Thanks, Penny - happy to know I made you smile. :)

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  19. Nobbinmaug25 December 2020 at 01:19

    That was gud. I got a laugh out of it.

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  20. draliman25 December 2020 at 05:34

    I'm sure that those who know them can fill in the blank :-)

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  21. Fatima Fakier26 December 2020 at 06:08

    Well I guess it's better not to tell anyone exactly where you're going anyway! Half an explanation is better than none. Loved the relaxed vibe of this story.

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