‘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.
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A trivial tale written in haste! I’m pleased it amused you Iain.
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Lol. Had to read it twice. Nice twist.
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Well, thank you Denise!
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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… 😉
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Nor me! Cheers Christine
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This made me smile.
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I’m pleased! Thanks Clare
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Don’t know his ar*e from a hole in the ground that Cliff
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Haha! Cheers Neil
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Australia was a surprise throw up 🙂
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It’s quite a long dig! Thanks Reena
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Ha ha – loved this! Thanks for giving me a good chuckle, Keith.
Susan A Eames at
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Delighted you enjoyed it Susan
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Bahahaha oh dear! Great piece Keith.
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Cheers Laurie!
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A grand mixture of jolly plus gruesome. Nicely done
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Thanks so much WWM
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You know, I’ve never once been curious enough to find out what was buried in a freshly dug hole.
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Think of all the buried treasure you missed out on!
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🤔
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Couldn’t put it better myself Tracey!
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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
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Almost, not quite! Thanks Hilary.
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this made me laugh out so loud. great take on the prompt. 🙂
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I’m pleased! Thanks Plaridel
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Oh, dear! What a fun story.
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Thanks Mimi
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Why in heaven’s name would anyone want to dig in some unknown place like that? See where it got him!!
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I wouldn’t, that’s for sure!
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Haha, a never-ending cycle of unfortunate disappearances 🙂
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Indeed! Cheers
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What happened to Cliff? He was digging alright, did he die or was he killed?
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Unfortunately the the soil fell back in the hole and buried him!
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He failed to adhere to the 11th commandment, when in a hole, stop digging. Nice humorous piece, Keith
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I’ll remember that! Thanks Michael
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The circle of death.
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That about sums it up! Cheers Jilly
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Quite a funny tale. Someone needs to put up a sign!
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A very good point! Thanks Brenda
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Digging in quicksand is a terrible idea… wonder how many there were before and how many will follow.
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Not to be recommended. I live by a beach with quicksand and I’m always amazed at how many people ignore the warning signs
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LOL
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I can hear you!
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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
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You and me too Rochelle!
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Very unexpected twist!
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