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“Wake up Gilbert, it’s blowing a gale out there,” said Gertrude as their mobile home shook sending a vase of flowers crashing to the floor. “So much for the lie-in we were looking forward to”.
Gilbert sat up, rubbed his bleary eyes and dragged back the curtain.
“More like a tornado Gert, I’d swear I just saw a tree blow past. There goes another, and a road sign!”
The shack shuddered and swayed.
“I said we should have bought a proper house” grumbled Gertrude.
The truck driver’s phone rang.
“You idiot” shouted his boss. “You were supposed to collect mobile thirty-seven, not twenty-seven!”
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Ted Strutz for the picture.
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Oh no!
Oh yes! Cheers Sadje.
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Hilarious. Did not see thst coming. Unfortunately the two tornadoes I’ve experienced were not hilarious at all.
That not thst!
I can’t even imagine what it must be like. Thanks for thst Denise!
Oooh! What on earth would you do if you woke up in that situation? Terrifying!
Hold on tight Penny!
Haha! So, funny. Return the couple at once driver! Well done, Keith!
He’ll some apologising to do that’s for sure! Cheers Mason.
Yes he definately will. A large repair bill to I bet!
Oh dear
Oh dear indeed!
Love the ending twist! With several RTM builders in our area, on our little highway we see houses go past frequently — but none of them with occupants. 🙂
It would be funny if you did though, wouldn’t it?! Thanks Christine.
It would indeed. Especially to see someone peering out the upstairs window of a two-storey RTM.
Next time he’ll listen to Gertrude, I should so hope
He’d be wise too! Cheers, Larry.
Oops, well at least they get an adventure out of it. I suspect the driver may be looking for new employment…
That’s one way of looking at it! Thanks, Iain.
Oops! Though how they got the trailer onto a low-loader without shaking the occupants awake is a mystery!
Deep sleepers I guess! Thanks, Elizabeth.
An unexpected ride, for sure! Has me smiling 🙂
It certainly was! Thank you, Linda.
This is such a fun take Keith!
Thank you, Di!
Tornadoes are nasty, and I expect that the driver is likely to get a nasty shock.
…and I expect you are right! Cheers Michael.
ooops. I guess it’s better than the hitman going to number 27 instead of 37…
That’s true! Cheers Trent.
Dear Keith,
Now that was an unexpected moving experience for them. 😀 Thanks for the laughs.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Haha, indeed it was! Thanks, Rochelle.
Now that was a laugh out loud one, Keith. Excellent.
Delighted to have got you giggling Jenne!
Well, Toto, I guess they are not in Kansas anymore … 😉
Hehe, too right! Cheers Na’ama.
LOL. That driver must be going at a terrific speed for them to think of a gale and a tornado. Funny tale, Keith. Love the frogs.
Too right, hold on tight! Thanks so much.
Lol. That’s great! 😊
Thanks so much!
Oh, dear. That would be a mistake to get one fired.
I don’t doubt it!
Keith,
LOL. You’re the master of misdirection and had me thinking of tornadoes and whatnot. This was not a good day for the benighted couple, but then again, what if they’ve been relocated free of charge to a Mediterranean beach?! Happy ending!
∼🕊Dora
That’s thought, it could turn out very nicely! Thanks for your lovely comment Dora,
Hahaha You just can’t get good help these days.
Very true Tannille! Cheers.
Hi Keith – funny – poor old Gilbert and Gertrude … I wonder what happens next?! A good story to have up one’s sleeve! Cheers, seems less windy, today – Hilary
PS – carpet gardens are over … and the mix of colours wasn’t brilliant – that little pocket sang out to me … so give it another 3 – 4 weeks I’d suggest … but always there …
I wonder too! I’m sure it’s a story they’ll be relating forevermore!
Thanks for the info re. the carpet gardens, I’ll give it a month!
It is good to know that Gilbert and Gertrude are deep sleepers, although waking up when your house has gone for a tour along the road might spoil breakfast. What about the paper delivery and the post, how could they possible start the day with the Daily Standard to read.
I could do without bills arriving, but no paper means no crossword! Nooo!
That’s quite an image you left with this one, Keith.
I’m pleased, thanks so much, Sandra.
Oh no, that’s hilarious. They were on the move, not the trees. I really enjoyed this one, Keith!
I’m pleased! Thanks so much, Brenda.
i don’t know whether to laugh or cry, but mistakes do happen. 🙂
I laughed when I wrote it, so no tears please plaridel!!
Heheh, I admit I did see it coming, and laughed all the more for it. Great fun.
Just a shame they didn’t! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, thank you.
Ha ha, my other story idea was this, but I couldn’t make it work. Nicely done with the “storm” 🙂
Seems the wind was blowing in my direction not yours Ali! Cheers.
A rude awakening indeed. That was funny.
It certainly was! Cheers.
Ha, that’s a good one well done.
Something like happened to me. My now husband our dogs and I were staying temporarily in a truck camper that was on blocks in a friend’s back yard. It had been sold but not picked up by the new owner yet. I woke thinking there was an earthquake.
Oh my goodness, I should think you did! Quite an experience. Thanks so much.
Whoops! They are off for an unexpected adventure!
It certainly seems that way!
Hah! LOL. Good one!
Pleased to have amused you!
I hate it when that happens! Your story gave me a big chuckle, Keith.
Me too! Cheers, Lisa.
Oh, I loved this!! It’s so funny!