Tueday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 351 by Keith Channing.

~ John W. Howell

In Keith’s words.

“Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm on Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where I live, this link will tell you). If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here.

Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries next time.”

The photo.

The Flight by John W. Howell © 2022

“Okay, sir, make yourself comfortable. We’ll be getting started shortly.”

“You the captain?”

“No, sir. I’m the first officer. The captain is getting the weather reports. Oh, wait, here she comes.”

“She? That little girl?”

“Yes, sir. Looks like she has some wildflowers too.”

“Surely you aren’t serious?”

“Yes, sir, those are wildflowers, and my name’s Ralph. Don’t call me Shirly.”

“Bad joke, Ralph. You can’t tell me that girl is flying this airplane.”

“I can put money on it, sir. She and I have logged over 4000 hours together. Best captain I ever had.”

“What makes her so special?”

“She always has peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.”

“Okay, now you are pulling my leg.”

“I think that would be considered assault by the FAA.”

“I mean, you are kidding me.”

“I never kid, sir. I have had a couple of pets but never a child.”

“Good grief. Let me off. I’m not flying with a seven-year-old in command.”

“Actually, she is five, sir.”

“Whatever. Get my bags. I’m out of here.”

“Suit yourself, sir. I’ll have someone get your bags.”

“Can’t you do it?”

“Not my paygrade.”

“The baggage guys make more than the pilots?”

“The miracle of supply chain economics. Stand outside, sir. They’ll be with you in a minute.”

“I’m never flying this airline again.”

“Good luck.”

“Why?”

“For disrupting this flight, you will be put on a no-fly list. I think you’ll be here a while.”

“What if I stay on the airplane?”

“Welcome back, sir. We will be leaving shortly.”

“Hi, little girl.”

“Captain dimples to you, sir. Buckle up, please. Here are some flowers for you.”

 

 

67 thoughts on “Tueday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 351 by Keith Channing.”

  5. haha, good one. I never thought about her being the pilot!
    I thought she was going to ask dad if he should take that blue gas can because mom never filled the tank up like he asked.

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  10. John, I saw that picture and just knew that I’d be in for a whacky adventure. I can picture all the characters in this wild tale, even the highly paid baggage person.

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  12. Uh-oh, somebody’s in trouble for sure. That five-year-old has logged more than 4,000 hours of flight time?!? Amazing. She probably flew before she walked. Well, at least she has PB&J sandwiches, right?

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  18. That was always a favorite line of mibe, and don’t callme Shirley 🙂 I think I would rather be on the no fly list than take that flight lol.

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  19. You outdid yourself today, John. 😂 This must be Fantasy Island or maybe one of your wild dreams. Of course, there has to be a follow-up – just so your readers aren’t left wondering what happened next. Bravo!!

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