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 do also mention it in a comment here. Thank you for taking part.” Here is a link to Keith’s post https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2023/10/16/kreative-kue-403/
The photo.
Dirt Track by John W. Howell © 2023
“What’s he doing?”
“From here, it looks like he’s going around the track.”
“He can’t do that.”
“Who’s going to tell him?”
“You think he’s got telemetry?”
“Look at his gear. What do you think.”
“Let’s call the track judge and have him give him a red flag.”
“It may work, but I wouldn’t count on it.”
“Why’s that?”
“You think he even knows what the red flag means?”
“Good point. He’s going to be in big trouble when the rest of the field laps him.”
“They’ll try to avoid him, right?”
“If they see him.”
“We better have the judge hit the caution flag and get everyone to slow down.”
“Good thinking. Hitting that lawnmower at 200 Miles per hour won’t do either any good.”
“Look, he’s turning onto the infield.”
“Call the police.”
“Wait a minute. He’s doing a victory donut.”
“Call the network and get a reporter down there. This might be a good PR story.”
“What? An old guy on a go-cart causing the race to be delayed?”
“Look, he’s standing on the cart with his arms in a v above his head, and the crowd is going nuts.”
“I called the network. They’re heading there with a magnum of cheap champagne.”
“This is epic. The video will go viral.”
“And you and I could be the laughingstock of racedom.”
“For being kind to an old fart. I don’t think so.”
“Maybe, we can sign him for endorsements.”
“Now you’re talking. Let’s get down there.”
“How about the race?”
“Who cares? Oh, wait. Yeah, restart it, then let’s go.”
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I don’t know, I kind of like that racing helmet look on a go-cart track. Not that I would try it but . . .
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It is a look for sure.
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That it is.
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I think the old man driving a lawnmower around and winning a race would count as a ‘feel good’ story. Definitely amusing.
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I’m glad you like it. I should have titled it “The Last Hurrah.”
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Line up the endorsements.
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Yup. Goody Powders where are you?
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When I saw the cart, I thought it was your latest Uber vehicle – the drive-yourself model.
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Ha ha ha. Good one, GP.
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Who’s infield is this ? And how did I end up with a floral horseshoe around my neck ? Oh and it will be $50 bucks for the lawn…
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You are at Churchill Downs and that infield is $50,000
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I do so hate it when I forget to charge the prevailing rate !
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Fun story, John. You made me think about all the “what ifs”. I wonder if this ride was on the old guy’s bucket list. 😊
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A real good reason to take that ride. Thanks Gwen
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Cool story, John. The picture reminded me of my son-in-law and two grandsons racing on a go-kart track in Pentwater, MI, even though they didn’t have helmets and a uniform. 😀
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Glad you got a memory out of it, Tim
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I could so see you doing this, John!
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Ha ha ha. Thanks, Jill.
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Those lawnmower carts really boogie, lol.
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They do. Thanks, Jacquie.
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Oh, gosh–this entire dialogue is hilarious! Good one, John.
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Thank you, Lois. 😁
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John,
This has Dan’s name all over it !!!
The “Granger Flash.”
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Ha ha ha. I can see that. 😁
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Yeah, give an old fart an inch and he’ll take a mile.
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So true. 😂
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This one made me smile 🙂
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I’m glad, Denise.
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Boys and their toys!
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Yup
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I would love to see that victory donut, LOL.
Fun story, John. 😆
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Thank you, Mae.
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He does look a bit oversized for the race car. I love the idea of watching him do a victory donut. Fun story, John. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana. 😁
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This has me laughing, John. Don’t count those old farts out of the race.
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Ha! Ha! Too funny! And a victory donut, heck even endorsements as well. Thanks for sharing, John.
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Well done, John. Love how you added kindness to the humor.
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Definitely a viral video in the making.
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Ha ha ha
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Thanks for the chuckles, John! Fun story! 🤗
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I’m glad you liked it, Lauren. 😁 Thanks.
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😁👍🏻
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[…] Dirt Track by John W. Howell © 2023 […]
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Tell you one thing… the guys got cojones the size of basketballs…
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Ha ha ha.
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😉😁
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