‘I wonder what’s buried there,’ thought Cliff. ‘Haven’t seen Sue for a while…oh no, she’s on holiday. Probably someone’s pet. People love walking dogs along the canal. Maybe a treasure chest! Argh! Just because I’ve never seen a pirate ship cruise by doesn’t mean they don’t. Actually, I did see a barge flying a jolly roger the other day! Could be gold down there. I wonder. I’m popping home to get my spade’.
‘Dig-dig-dig. Nothing so far. Did-dig-dig. Hard work, this. Dig-dig-dig. I’ll be in Australia soon! Dig-dig…whoops…woo…help…!’
‘I wonder what’s buried there’ thought George. ‘Haven’t seen Cliff for a while …’
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Friday Fictioneers is hosted by Rochelle who also provided this week’s picture.
How many are going to end up there before the council manages to put a ‘no digging’ sign up? Good chuckle as always Keith.
A trivial tale written in haste! I’m pleased it amused you Iain.
Lol. Had to read it twice. Nice twist.
Well, thank you Denise!
Just goes to show, “What goes around comes around.” Or is it “What goes around must come down”? I haven’t seen that maxim for awhile… 😉
Nor me! Cheers Christine
This made me smile.
I’m pleased! Thanks Clare
Don’t know his ar*e from a hole in the ground that Cliff
Haha! Cheers Neil
Australia was a surprise throw up 🙂
It’s quite a long dig! Thanks Reena
Ha ha – loved this! Thanks for giving me a good chuckle, Keith.
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Delighted you enjoyed it Susan
Bahahaha oh dear! Great piece Keith.
Cheers Laurie!
A grand mixture of jolly plus gruesome. Nicely done
Thanks so much WWM
You know, I’ve never once been curious enough to find out what was buried in a freshly dug hole.
Think of all the buried treasure you missed out on!
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Couldn’t put it better myself Tracey!
Hi Keith – oh dear I thought it’d be fun til I got to the photo prompt! Ah well … almost a ghost story – cheers Hilary
Almost, not quite! Thanks Hilary.
this made me laugh out so loud. great take on the prompt. 🙂
I’m pleased! Thanks Plaridel
Oh, dear! What a fun story.
Thanks Mimi
Why in heaven’s name would anyone want to dig in some unknown place like that? See where it got him!!
I wouldn’t, that’s for sure!
Haha, a never-ending cycle of unfortunate disappearances 🙂
Indeed! Cheers
What happened to Cliff? He was digging alright, did he die or was he killed?
Unfortunately the the soil fell back in the hole and buried him!
He failed to adhere to the 11th commandment, when in a hole, stop digging. Nice humorous piece, Keith
I’ll remember that! Thanks Michael
The circle of death.
That about sums it up! Cheers Jilly
Quite a funny tale. Someone needs to put up a sign!
A very good point! Thanks Brenda
Digging in quicksand is a terrible idea… wonder how many there were before and how many will follow.
Not to be recommended. I live by a beach with quicksand and I’m always amazed at how many people ignore the warning signs
LOL
I can hear you!
Dear Keith,
I loved the way the first and last lines brought your story full circle. Left me wondering what happened to both of them. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
You and me too Rochelle!
Very unexpected twist!