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.”
Keith’s link. https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2024/01/22/kreative-kue-415/
The photo.
Did You See That? By John W. Howell © 2023
“Why are we running?”
“Are you kidding?”
“No, I just don’t understand.”
“Didn’t you see that?”
“What was I supposed to see?”
“Here we’ve been patrolling these hills for what seems like forever.”
“Yeah. I still don’t get it.”
“We’ve been up, down, and all around.”
“Okay, okay, so what?”
“This is the first time I have seen one in the daytime.”
“You are driving me nuts, let alone out of breath.”
“Sure, there were hints of nighttime visits.”
“I will stop unless you tell me what you saw.”
“Suit yourself, but for me, I’m going to try and get it.”
“These pronouns are killing me. Get what?”
“I wish you would keep your eyes open, and then I wouldn’t have to explain.”
“I’m going to count to three, and when I get to one, just blurt out what it is you will get. One.”
“It’s going to be great to capture it.”
“Two.”
“I can almost feel the thing in my mouth as I clamp down.”
“Three.”
“The FedEx truck.”
“Huh? We are running so you can bite the FedEx truck?”
“Not the whole truck. Just the tire. I wanna hear it pop.”
“You are not well, dear brother. You need help.”
“Yeah, sure. Tell me that as you feast on the spoils.”
“What spoils?”
“The Chewy delivery of kibble that the guy will drop when his tire goes kaflooie.”
“Let’s hurry.”
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Thanks, John. I have to admit, that’s a level of cooperation I never saw with that pair!
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Of course, I fixed that in a fictional world. Thanks, Keith.
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Is kibble the reason dogs chase vehicles? They think everyone is carrying food?
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I think it is more the size and noise. It is like a major interloper in the territory.
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Daily smalltalk? 😉 What a self entertaining team. Thanks for sharing, John! Enjoy a wonderful week! xx Michael
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You as well, Michael. Thanks for the visit.
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Go boys go.
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Thanks, Craig.
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haha. I was thinking the opposite. “These humans are nuts – I’m getting out of here!!”
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They look like that may be the case. Thanks, GP.
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LOL! I didn’t see a delivery truck coming. Nicely played, John! 😂
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Thank you, Deborah.
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If my coffee pot had tires it could be worried. That second cup is singing out like a mermaid on the rocks.
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Ha ha ha. Be careful you don’t dash against them.
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Good one, John! I was as curious as the second canine. 😉
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I’m glad, Tim. Thanks.
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Hahahahaha! Not only is he nuts, he is a dreamer of the highest sort! With his luck, the truck is filled with spinach!
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Wouldn’t that be a downer.
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That would definitely pop one’s bubble…
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Poor pup.
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No kidding.
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Bite the tire and the FedEx man isn’t going to deliver that box, buddy. Great take on the prompt, John.
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Thanks, Dan. Good advice to the dog.
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What’s with dogs and delivery trucks? Years back I had a dog that only chased UPS trucks. I swear he could smell them a mile away. It’s one of life’s many mysteries. Well done, John. Perfect capture. 😄
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Thank you, Gwen. I don’t know why delivery trucks are such targets. Glad you liked it.
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LOLOLOL I always wondered what they were thinking when running after Fedex. 😀
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Now there is a glimmer of understanding. I still don’t think we have the whole story. Thanks, Kymber.
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They do know where all the good food is!
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It seems that way. Thanks, Denise.
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Oh my! Yep. Gotta get all that kibble. 🙂 Good one, John!
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Thank you, Jan
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Bravo, John! You always catch me off guard with your twists. This was delightful!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Mae.
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A Chewy box is indeed cause for celebration! Of course, Monk could’ve told these two that not all Chewy boxes carry kibble. Maybe popping the tires on the truck is fit revenge for those deliveries like medicine or dog clothing?!
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Could very well be. Thanks, Debbie.
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Good one, John! The things our drivers have to put up with. Our dog climbs into the UPS truck each time. The highlight is when he flings a dog biscuit out the window and then peels out.
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How cute. I can see the scene now. Thanks for sharing, Pete.
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Ha ha ha I did not see that coming! I thought Bigfoot, puma…
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I think FedEx trumps Bigfoot. Not sure on the puma.
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Snicker, snicker. Good job.
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Aw shucks. Thank you.
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Ha ha ha! I loved it!!
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I’m so glad.
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😄
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It might not be the most efficient operation, but these guys are earnest. And that stuff goes a long way.
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Good points, Pilgrim. 😁
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Great stuff as per, Boss.
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😊
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Dogs do love the Fed Ex guy, don’t they? lol.
I’m always awed by your ability to create distinct voices through dialogue alone, John. That’s a talent ❤
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Thank you so much, Jacquie. I just had a reviewer who was startled with the fact that the book he reviewed was mostly dialogue. He found it a good thing. 😁
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It’s an incredibly hard thing to master, and you’ve done it. The only other writer I’ve read who can carry it off is Suzanne Brockmann.
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Hmmm. High bar.
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You nailed that one, John. Um, can a dog bite through a truck tire? Hmm….
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The dog thinks it can and that is all he needs
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Ha! Of course.
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😁
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You had me counting to three too John… and chuckling at the end… Well done.. 😀 xx
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Oh good. I’m glad you liked it, Sue.
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🙂 xx
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😊
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What a fun story, John! Thanks for the smiles! 🙂
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I’m glad you liked it, Lauren. 😊
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👍🏻😁
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Haha! This was fun!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it Jennie.
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