One hundred words …

for Friday Fictioneers

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I can see everything from up here.  I can see you!

I sit among the clouds.  White ones are the most comfortable, soft and fluffy.  Grey ones aren’t so good, I get a damp bottom, but it’s worthwhile. 

You’d be amazed what I saw happening on the beach yesterday, my binoculars steamed up!  As for the goings-on behind beach hut twenty-two, words fail me. I had to pop my eyes back!

I bet you’re wondering if I saw what you did the other day. Don’t worry, your secret’s safe. 

And if you believe any of that twaddle …. you’re sillier than me!

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hawaii-from-bradley-harrisThanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Bradley Harris for the picture.

 

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53 thoughts on “One hundred words …

  1. neilmacdon's avatar neilmacdon January 12, 2022 / 15:02

    Nah. Didn’t believe a word of it. Well, maybe a word. Maybe two

  2. Sadje's avatar Sadje January 12, 2022 / 15:26

    Haha! Brilliant story Keith.

      • Sadje's avatar Sadje January 12, 2022 / 16:56

        👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  3. messymimi's meanderings's avatar messymimi's meanderings January 12, 2022 / 21:52

    Oh, i think some of it may be accurate, like what you might see going on if you spy long enough!

  4. Christine Goodnough's avatar Christine Goodnough January 13, 2022 / 01:52

    Peep-and-Tell Anonymous And “saw what you did with who” could hint of blackmail.

  5. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan January 13, 2022 / 10:05

    Life on cloud nine could get people into trouble, but then who knows?

  6. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff January 13, 2022 / 12:51

    Dear Keith,

    A little silliness never hurts anything, does it? Laughter is a great antidepressant. Always fun to hear you read.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 14, 2022 / 13:05

      Not for many years has laughter been more important! Thanks, Rochelle.

  7. Iain Kelly's avatar Iain Kelly January 13, 2022 / 14:44

    I deny everything! I must say, that beach sounds like the place to be though!! Good fun Keith 🙂

  8. Bill's avatar Bill January 13, 2022 / 20:04

    I am only willing to be as silly as you, nor more, no less. Well done, Keith.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 14, 2022 / 13:11

      Seems we’re on the same page Bill! Cheers matey.

  9. plaridel's avatar plaridel January 14, 2022 / 00:51

    he must be really high on something to think like that. just kidding. 🙂

  10. Tannille's avatar Tannille January 14, 2022 / 04:17

    You just made Care Bears creepy (they watch from the clouds). Enjoyed this.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 14, 2022 / 13:18

      So they do, seems I’ve joined their clan! Thanks, Tannille.

      • Tannille's avatar Tannille January 15, 2022 / 04:22

        Spy-a-lot Bear! 😀

  11. msjadeli's avatar msjadeli January 14, 2022 / 06:17

    What an endearing story. Drone voyeurism is easier than ever these days. Last summer I met one of my sons for lunch where he works. We pulled out the bag chairs and sat on the lawn at the edge of the parking lot and ate our sandwiches. As we were talking I noticed a whirring noise and looked up. About 20 feet in the air a drone was hovering, watching, and maybe listening.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 14, 2022 / 13:21

      It wasn’t me, I promise! We are being constantly watched these days and drones are the latest devices to intrude on our privacy. Thanks, Lisa.

      • msjadeli's avatar msjadeli January 14, 2022 / 16:16

        Keith, in your story, I was imagining the cloudwatcher as a magical being rather than a drone, but then I wouldn’t have been able to share my drone story 😉

  12. draliman's avatar draliman January 14, 2022 / 15:03

    Yikes! Excuse me while I go close the curtains. Not that I’m doing anything untoward, mind…

  13. GHLearner's avatar GHLearner January 14, 2022 / 16:16

    I believe every word… about the grey clouds. The rest… nah. Great fun and imagination.

  14. Dale's avatar Dale January 14, 2022 / 19:42

    There are those who live for this stuff… peeping at others’ lives… He best keep to his area of the sky, though!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 16, 2022 / 17:32

      There are, and some make careers of it – journalists I believe they’re called!

      • Dale's avatar Dale January 16, 2022 / 17:40

        Hahaha! You’ve got that right!

  15. Na'ama Yehuda's avatar Na'ama Yehuda January 14, 2022 / 22:18

    Ha! And it reminds me of a child I knew who’d gotten binoculars for his birthday, and discovered that neighbors’ windows are more … um … immediately informative … than stars …

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 16, 2022 / 17:33

      Haha! I wonder how many youngsters have got up to that!

      • Na'ama Yehuda's avatar Na'ama Yehuda January 16, 2022 / 17:44

        Numbers unknown … 😉

  16. Nobbinmaug's avatar Nobbinmaug January 14, 2022 / 22:24

    That’s exactly why I only go outside on clear days. That was a fun one.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 16, 2022 / 17:34

      Very wise, especially if you’re up to no good!

  17. i b arora's avatar i b arora January 15, 2022 / 06:42

    well, it may be half truth, who can be sure

  18. pennygadd51's avatar pennygadd51 January 15, 2022 / 18:00

    Imaginative take on the prompt, Keith. The last time I went to St Ives in Cornwall somebody was flying a drone over the beach. There was no hanky-panky, though – far too many people!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 16, 2022 / 17:41

      How annoying that must have been, buzzing around like a pesky hornet!

  19. Michael's avatar Michael January 16, 2022 / 15:08

    This made me smile, which at the present time is extra valuable.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 16, 2022 / 17:44

      Thanks so much for dropping by, Michael. I do hope things are improving for you.

  20. Stine Writing's avatar Stine Writing January 16, 2022 / 18:50

    When I think about loved ones who have died I often wonder if they are “with me”, you know keeping an eye out for me, listening to me. But then you think, wait! I don’t know if I want everyone having this open window to everything I do! Lol. Its tricky!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings January 17, 2022 / 10:33

      I often think that myself!! Things could get awkward when you eventually meet up with them ‘up there’!

      • Stine Writing's avatar Stine Writing January 17, 2022 / 16:50

        Haha! Right?!?!

  21. jillyfunnell's avatar jillyfunnell January 17, 2022 / 13:36

    Thank you for making me laugh – and now I’m wondering what I could see if I could hover unseen in the clouds for a while. Plenty of material for creative writing, I bet.

  22. ahtdoucette's avatar ahtdoucette January 18, 2022 / 22:29

    Beach Hut 22, now that’s oddly specific. Fortunately, I have no idea what you’re talking about. 😉 Fun story, well told!

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