Sixty-one words

For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt  where the given word is Bandage

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I thought I’d go to the fancy-dress party as an Egyptian ‘Daddy’.

I wrapped myself from head to toe in yards of bandage with just a gap for my eyes and a little hole for a drinking straw.

It was all going well until I wanted to use the toilet which was when I realised I hadn’t thought it through properly!.’

 

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33 thoughts on “Sixty-one words

  1. Sadje Sep 10, 2022 / 13:54

    Oh no! Hilarious story Keith. Love the change fry mummy to daddy. 😂😃😃

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  2. hilarymb Sep 10, 2022 / 14:15

    HI Keith – my Mum did that in real life … she was fundraising in Penzance/Newlyn where she lived … should you wish to see her skeletonised up see … 31 Oct 2019 ‘Halloa Halloween … Memento Mori’ … fun photos to have of my Ma – so can totally relate to your story! Cheers Hilary

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  3. Denise Sep 10, 2022 / 15:36

    LOL. I recently read a book that mentioned that in Victorian times women did not wear underpants because the fit of the tight corset, that came down past the hips, would not allow for their removal for toilet visits. Who knew?

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  4. Christine Goodnough Sep 10, 2022 / 16:12

    “The best laid plans of mice and man…” There’s usually something we didn’t factor in. Well told in 61 words.

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  5. Ron. Sep 11, 2022 / 01:09

    That’ll be a mistake you’re unlikely to repeat, eh?

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  6. Bill Sep 11, 2022 / 01:56

    I have faced the costume disrobing challenge several times. I never learned to leave a flap in the back. Fun story, Keith.

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