Timeline, two nights ago. Location, The Kings Head. I’m sitting at a table. Opposite me, my friend Bob Bishop.
Each downed three pints of Queen’s Ale. Both consumed far too many snacks.
He challenges me to a game. Bob’s an expert, I’m a rookie, but I’m not one to step aside.
Bob’s move, chip diagonally.
My move, cucumber left.
Bob’s move, prawn upwards.
My move, chunk of carrot leaps.
Bob’s move, peanut down.
‘Checkmate’ yells Bob.
The landlord hears him and brings us our bill.
I lost, I pay.
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and Ted Strutz for the picture.
Click on Froggie to see what’s going on!
This is great Keith.
Thanks so much Di,
Doesn’t pay to gamble. At least they had fun. Good take on the prompt.
Not when the chips are down! Cheers Tannille.
Haha! I like this chess game.
For me it would be more fun than the real thing! Thanks Sadje.
You’re welcome Keith.
Yes, even the losers are winners. 🙂
Yup!
Indeed they are!
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Always got to watch out for that sneaky peanut! Great fun Keith
They get everywhere! Cheers Ian.
That’s really clever, Keith! I laughed at this one. Sounds like the guys made do when they had nothing much else around. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Five out of five Queen’s Ales.
Delighted to have amused you! Thanks so much.
This week’s entries have me giggling away.
Yours is almost like mine, only humorous!
Me too! We all need a giggle right now. BTW, love the note of optimism in your poem.
Thank you. Appreciate it!
Hi Keith – that chessboard is pretty revolting now!! Great story line based on the image … clever – well done – and oh for a trip to the pub for a simple board game … stay safe – Hilary
Isn’t it just? And yes, I’m so missing going to the pub. Beer just doesn’t taste the same when drinking alone at home.
A glass of vino is ok … as to a V&T … but beer no … mind you my ping pong beer in the Guinness I bought when a friend from SA visited … might be good occasionally! Otherwise ’tis acqua … from the tap … not being a great beer fan … but appreciate those who enjoy it … take care – Hilary
I absolutely LOVE real ale, particularly the ones produced by the Long Man Brewery in Littlington. Hopefully I’ll be able to get a pint again soon.
You did an excellent job with the materials at hand. 😉
Better that than eat them! Thanks Christine.
Funny stuff, we’ve all been there!! Or I have!!
Similar if not exactly the same! Cheers.
Nice ..nothing like using food as game pieces.
Tell you what, producing edible game pieces could be a business opportunity!
Yes their twofold purpose allows for half as much shopping
You are a numpty.
Cucumber left, really?
You’re right! No cucumber left now, I ate it.
what a wonderful take on the prompt. truly enjoyed it. 🙂
I’m pleased! Thanks plaridel.
Heeheehee! That’s a way to play chess that even i might be able to learn.
Me too Mimi! Cheers.
Now that’s my kinda game!
Fun stuff, Keith
Much more fun than the real thing!
Dear Keith,
Checkmate and pass the crisps. Delightful game and your frog made me laugh out loud.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks so much, Rochelle – my Froggie has certainly had a chequered history!
Just about the most unique take on the prompt I expect to read today. Well done.
There have been so many different interpretations this week, so I can’t thank you enough for your lovely comment Sandra.
Very funny – and it could be any pub, anywhere, once this lockdown ends!
Indeed it could – and I can hardly wait! Cheers Liz.
Love it, Keith! Fun, and a clever take on the prompt.
I’m pleased! Thanks Linda.
Wonderful and light-hearted, such great fun at the pub. Good word usage and even better snack moves 🙂
I couldn’t ask for a nicer comment! Thanks so much, Jade.
You’re very welcome.
Restaurants? What’s restaurants? 😉
Yep, you lose, you pay .. 😉
…places we used to go to! Happy days. Cheers Na’ama.
Ah! I hear we might have outdoor eatery places in NYC in the near future — something about tables and chairs on the sidewalks and street where people can pay a lot of money for eating stuff they can make at home … 😉
It’s worth the extra for me!
And me, too, sometimes. I was kidding, of course.
Distracted by the prawn. Classic move!
Quite so! Thanks draliman.
i think Bob uses this trick to hustle all his friends and makes up the rules as he goes along. I laughed at this moment of fun and have enjoyed such capers using peanuts to play chequers. It usually takes one beer and some good company beside a real fire to get us going.
…beer and a real fire, if only! Cheers James.
I have just speared the castle with my fork, tasty, yes very tasty
You beat me too it! Cheers Mike.
Lovely take, there’s a bit of through the looking glass as well as the daft humour that’s accepted fare in a pub. I hope we’re back in them soon. Talking of pubs, the last debate we had centred on marmite. Are you for or against the squeezy bottle? Or are you strictly original round glass one?
Oh, how I miss my local! Marmite? I’m a glass jar kinda guy! Cheers Michael.
Oh this was hilarious! I liked the vegetable chess pieces! Well, someone’s got to pay the bill right? Might as well flip for it – or checkmate.
Indeed they do! Pleased you liked it Fatima, thank you.
I like what you did there. Well played. Well, maybe not the playing part.
Thanks so much!
Ha! Ha! cheque mate that’s a nice one. They must be playing for high steaks.
…and fries! Cheers subroto.
An inventive use of the prompt photo Keith, nicely done.
Pleased you enjoyed it, thanks WWD!
I dunno, Keith, fancy falling for fool’s mate! Entertaining tale – thank you!
Indeed! Thanks so much Penny.
Junk food chess… I hope the bill wasn’t too costly…
Not too bad! Cheers Björn
That’s a creative way to play chess. I feel like the one that’s best at making up rules as they go is going to win though.
Absolutely so! Cheers David.
Hahaha a clever game with a real prize!
Thanks so much Laurie.
Very clever, exceptionally fun!
Delighted to have amused you, thanks.
Fun read.
I’m pleased you liked it Dawn, thank you!
Clever story, I liked the format you used. Sorry for your loss, Keith.
Hehe! Thanks so much