As most of the regulars know I have this annoying habit of taking pictures as I ride my bike and then writing little stories about what I see. The story is usually a piece of flash fiction inspired by the photo. Today is no exception. I saw this little car on the beach and couldn’t help myself. Hope you like it.
The Trip by John W. Howell © 2015
“Okay. Where are we?”
“I’m not sure.”
“It was your idea to leave the movie and go on a trip.”
“Did I know the real world was not the same as the film world?”
“I think you could have made a guess it would be different.”
“Sure I thought it would be a little different.”
“But what?”
“Never counted on riding along on a sandy highway.”
“And not hitting a crab.”
“Well, that too.”
“So what do we do now?”
“Do you have your phone?”
“Yes.”
“Give it to me.”
“Please?”
“Please give it to me.”
“Here.”
“Hello. Triple-A? Is this the Disney Pixar Cars Triple A? Oh good. I need a tow. We hit a crab, and the front tire is messed up. Yeah, a crab. How big? I would say as big as the car. Hello. Triple-A? Hello.”
“They hung up?”
“Not sure. I still hear laughing.”
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Probably a good thing he’s best friends with Mater. I’m sure he’ll be fine once they find him.
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Let’s hope so.
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*laughs* That was a good one.
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Good to laugh. Thanks
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Loved this, John!
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Thanks Jill.
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I love starting the day with a smile – thanks John.
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Me too. Thanks Dan
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Haha! Loved it.
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Thanks
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You never fail to amaze me with your Flash Fiction. I hope the crab is OK?
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Clean get a way. (Hardshell)
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Phew! I wonder if he’ll get one of those calls from a company that will get him compensation?
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He already has crustacean comp.
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The crab wasn’t Sebastian was it? I thought he lived Unda da Sea, not on the beach 😛
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Nope a big ole land crab. 🙂
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Always good to have a laugh first thing in the morning! I imagine AAA would find such a tale dizzying!
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I’m sure somewhere they have heard something similar.
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This is charming, John. Maybe some fisherman can hook them with his rod & reel and help get them on their way. Huge hugs! 😀
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I could see them flying out over the water.
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Something tells me that little one who forgot their toy was a bit sad the other night. Great story. Ha.
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Hah! I heard this with the Pixar voices and everything.
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Excellent. Thanks
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Cheers to your creative mind for developing this one … well, with special thanks and assistance to Pixar. 😉
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Yes. They helped.
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