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 your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please 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.
Where? by John W. Howell © 2022
“What do those signs say?”
“We have reached The Magic kingdom.”
“The what?”
“The magic Kindom. You know Disney.”
“Who the heck wants to be here?”
“Aww, come on. Every kid on the planet.”
“How did we get into this situation?”
“What is the matter with you. We went for a car ride, and here we are.”
“I had no intention of going this far.”
“That’s just like you. Start a trip and then complain when we reach the destination.”
“I started the trip all right but never figured on ending it here.”
“So now, why don’t you just relax and enjoy yourself.”
“I could do that back home. Didn’t need to go on a fool’s journey.”
“Alright, we need to make a deal.”
“Like what?”
“You shut up about the trip, and I’ll let you have a drink and a rest.”
“I need to rest a week.”
“I know that. All us mosquitoes need to rest a week after a drink.”
“Can I bite the blond one?”
“Sure. You take your pick.”
“You’re a good brother, you know that?”
“Thanks, sis. You’ll feel better after your rest.”
Ha ha ha. Nice twist, John. You’re going to love next week’s picture!
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Sounds great. 😁
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Lol! This was great, John!
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Thank you, Jill.
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Terrific share. Thank you, Michael.
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You got me smiling, John! :-)) Thanks for the entertaining story! Have a beautiful day! xx Michael
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Have a beautiful day as well, Michael.
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It’s so annoying when those guys tag along. Now I realize there’s another side to the story. Well done, John.
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Thank you, Dan. Sometimes it’s good to see the other side. 😊
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Amusement park would be a buffet for them. Especially with all the sweets being eaten.
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Another good reason to be there. Thanks, Charles
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I never thought about mosquitoes, John – you got me!
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There has been one in the house and it finally got me. So I had to honor it with a bit of a story. Yes, I smacked it dead. Thanks, GP.
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What a buffet for mosquitos.
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Too bad they can only fill up once before needing to take a nap.
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Maybe Tinkerbell is less filling.
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Or the crocodile.
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Where’s the part where the mater’d says ‘here’s Mickey ?’
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Sometime after the three fingers are served.
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Lord knows one would not want to feast on an empty stomach…
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Indeed.
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😄 Good one, John. The young ones probably don’t swat as much and are probably tastier too. 🧒🏽🧒🏻
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I ca imagine they are, Gwen. 🤣
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Yep, you got me on that one! 🙂
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Good. Love those traps
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Always bite the blond one!!! Great line for a wonderful tale — thanks, John.
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Thank you, Debbie.
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Mosquitoes were the very last thing I would have guessed as I read this one, John. And yes, always bite the blonde! 🙂 Good one!
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Thank you, Jan.
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Good twist on this one, John. Perfect place to feast for mosquitoes.
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I would think so. Thanks, Denise.
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Argh! You got me again!!
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Yay. My day is made.
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Heh, heh.
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😁
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I always enjoy your twists, John. 🙂
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Thank you, Staci.
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So THIS is what mosquitos chat about while plotting how best to turn me into a pin cushion. At least, next time, I’ll know they whisked my way from the Magic Kingdom.
Good one, John!
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You mean you’ve never heard them chatting behind your back? Thanks Mae. 😁
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Hahaha! I think they do, the devious little things! 😆
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With all the adrenalin running through people’s veins at the Magic Kingdom, I don’t think rest is in the cards for the mosquito siblings, lol
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Be like sipping from a speed fountain.
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Mosquitos!! Only you…. I saw those signs and knew immediately we were in Disney… If those skeeters didn’t want to go that far, they shoulda taken a different car 😉
Fun one, John (as they all are!)
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Yes they should. I don’t think they realize the potential at Epcot.
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Honestly! Quite the banquet!
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😊
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*snort* Good one, John! You totally threw me with the mosquitos … lol.
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I was inspired by one that bit me in the house. He paid with his life. No resting for that bad boy.
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heh heh
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😁
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Haha! Didn’t see that coming. Well played, John.
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Thank you, Pete.
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Nothing worse than a whining mosquito in the car, John. 😀
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One in the bedroom might be a little worse.
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Lol. That too!
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Ha ha ha
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Clever that! Not what I expected.
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Thanks Jacqui.
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That is mosquito heaven. I guess they were wishing upon a star.
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I think that comes next. Or putting the bite on Tinkerbell.
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Poor Tinkerbell . . .
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That would be a one sip and done deal.
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You speak the truth.
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Ha ha ha
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I never saw the mosquitoes coming. Well done, John.
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😊
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