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I went fishing the other day. I do now and again. I’m not sure why, I never catch anything. As usual it got off to as bad start. I had several goes at casting. (technical term for plopping ones float and line in the water) As usual, the hook got caught in my sweater, then the branch of a tree, then in some smelly floating weeds and then … success, I did it!
I’m telling you all this because something special happened. I caught a fish! It was a beauty. I’m not sure what make of fish it was, it was larger than a goldfish and quite a bit smaller than a shark. Anyway, I grabbed hold of the slippery little devil and carefully removed the hook from its mouth, I felt a bit like a pond-dweller’s dentist! It didn’t look too happy. Then nor would I in that situation. I felt a bit guilty too. I told it I intended launching it back into the deep wet yonder, and I swear it smiled! Honestly it did! It flipped a fin and twiddled its tail as it swam away!
While I was there I thought I might have a paddle. So I did. Then I remembered that my buddy Big Bob sometimes swims there, so I thought I’d go the whole frog and have a swim myself! I stripped down to my under-crackers and jumped in. It was then I saw it. (cue Jaws music) It was huge. It was coming towards me. (Jaws music continues) Then it spoke. ‘Hello mate’, it said, it was Big Bob himself!
I didn’t enjoy it, it was so cold. Business Bill was moaning to me about his frozen assets the other day. I bet his weren’t as frozen as mine were!
I decided to call it a day, so I jumped into my car and attempted to leave the lake. I say attempted, because the wheels spun in the mud and jalopy slid sideways into the water.
I could go on, but you’ll probably be relieved to know I’m leaving it there – the story that is, not the car!
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Thanks to Sadje for hosting What Do You See?
Haha! A tale as only you can tell, Keith. I think it’s time for him to take up another activity!
Apparently he’s considering mountaineering, and he’s practicing by climbing up and down a step ladder!
Oh dear… I would not recommend he actually go out!
Brilliantly done. I had no clue where you would end off till the very end. Perfect.
Thanks so much, Violet. To be honest I wasn’t sure myself!
Another good one Keith
Thanks, Di!
This was great fun Keith. I’m the same I usually end up catching bushes and trees with my fishing rod. I swear I do cast in the right direction. Must be terrifying seeing your car sliding into the water and you can’t stop it. Well done, Keith!
Thanks, Mason, I’ve not attempted but I’m pretty sure that’s what would happen to me too!
What a day!
Wasn’t it just!
Brilliant, dear Keith! Only you can tell these funny tales of calamitous misadventures!
Thank you! They only come about my accident!
A hilarious story Keith. At least he did caught a fish and wasn’t eaten by a shark. Thanks for joining in.
Absolutely! Thanks, Sadje.
You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
Brilliant, and so funny, as usual. Well done, Keith.
Thanks so much, Chris!
An excellent fish story, and I’ve heard some good ones.
Nice of you to say so,Mimi!
You spun a good amusing story out of this prompt, Keith. Hilarious.
That’s so kind of you, thanks very much!
What a tale! Hahaha
I love your take, Keith