A short story …

Keith's Ramblings

for Friday Fictioners

.

s6

“You’ve reached your destination” chirped Sanav Sally.

I needed to make an impression on Imogen, it was our first date.

Five stars on Tripadvisor. Perfect for a romantic evening said one commenter. 

Oh dear, what a mess! 

“It’s rather scruffy,” said Imogen.

“Shabby chic” I replied.

“It’s falling apart”.

“It’s bohemian”.

“‘Everything’s wet, no wonder it’s called The Watering Hole!”

“Very funny!” I said.

Imogen pointed at the sign.  Oh no, she was right. We were supposed to be at The Love Nest.

I tried blaming it on Satnav Sally. “She’s jealous,” I said, “wants me all to herself”.

That was it. Date over! 

.

wet-barThanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Dale for the picture.

Click the Froggies to join in the fun!s3

 

67 thoughts on “A short story …”

  1. rochellewisoff Apr 28, 2021 / 14:18

    Dear Keith,

    Not exactly the ideal date, was it? Funny and always love your frogs.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  4. Denise Apr 28, 2021 / 14:48

    My sister and I were in Windsor, Canada and Sally kept telling us to turn right. We would have ended up in the Detroit River! Yikes!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  7. Sandee Apr 28, 2021 / 15:40

    You can weave a tale very nicely. You made me smile. I think I dated that guy back in the day. It didn’t work out for me either.

    Have a fabulous day, Keith. 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  8. Iain Kelly Apr 28, 2021 / 17:24

    Well, if Imogen can’t see the funny side of it, maybe she’s not worth worrying about! Fun as always Keith 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  10. jenne49 Apr 28, 2021 / 19:17

    Some folk are never happy! 😉 Lucky escape for him there. She has no sense of humour. Another fun story, Keith.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    • Keith's Ramblings Apr 29, 2021 / 11:35

      I agree, it was hardly his fault! Better to find out on the first date than further down the line. Thanks Jenne.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  11. Dora Apr 28, 2021 / 19:18

    What’s so hard to believe about a possessive car?!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  12. notestowomen Apr 28, 2021 / 19:50

    Lol. This was a fun read, Keith. Poor guy. So much for impressing Imogen. I was impressed, though, by his quick responses to her observations of the place.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  17. earthskyair Apr 29, 2021 / 00:02

    Sometimes even the best-laid plans go awry. 🌷 I’m guessing it was meant to be.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  19. msjadeli Apr 29, 2021 / 01:21

    Cute one, Keith! There’s a movie out there where the AI in the guy’s phone gets jealous like that. Very funny premise but I’m sure this will one day be reality.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  22. Anita Apr 29, 2021 / 09:50

    She must have been so angry as she walked out.
    Date over pretty fast!
    That was the plan, right? 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    • Keith's Ramblings Apr 29, 2021 / 13:47

      I left that for the reader to interpret! But, yes, she certainly was! Thanks, Anita.

      Like

      Reply
  23. GHLearner Apr 29, 2021 / 09:59

    Tsk, that Imogen, actually expecting a nice place and dry feet on her date. If that’s called high-maintenance I don’t know what would be considered easy-going. I gues the nav simply didn’t like her. Fun story, Keith.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  24. plaridel Apr 29, 2021 / 16:41

    mistakes do happen. you just have to make do when they do. 🙂

    Like

    Reply
  25. Inside the Mind of Isadora Apr 29, 2021 / 21:10

    You always have the most interesting takes ont eh challenge, Keith.
    Nicely penned …
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  26. Dale Apr 30, 2021 / 12:58

    I’m thinking things worked out for him in the end because she doesn’t seem the “go with the flow” type…

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  27. Nobbinmaug Apr 30, 2021 / 21:30

    Give Satnav Sally a try. I hear she’s a great conversationalist. “Turn left here.”

    I once had a GPS tell me to turn onto the freeway offramp. I think it was trying to kill me.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    • Keith's Ramblings May 1, 2021 / 09:39

      I might just try that, it’ll make a change from chatting with Alexa! I hope you gave your GPS a good telling off!

      Like

      Reply
  28. pennygadd51 Apr 30, 2021 / 22:00

    (Giggles) That’s what always happens to me when I use the satnav. Mind you, it’s never cost me a date! On the other hand, there was that time my car was rammed by another one turning illegally across me at traffic lights. The young man driving it pleaded the satnav told him to do it…it was actually quite a funny incident, because he didn’t get out of his car, so I went across and he was slumped over the steering wheel. “Are you alright?” I asked. “Yeah, but I’m just having a really terrible day,” he said. “And I borrowed the car from my sister…”
    Bless his cotton socks! I felt like giving him a cuddle as though I was his mum!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  30. subroto May 3, 2021 / 12:48

    Ha! Ha! Satnav Sally probably figured Imogen right, a lucky escape I would say.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
  32. Michael May 4, 2021 / 18:13

    Nicely done

    Like

    Reply

Leave a comment