…time for Friday Fictioneers!
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I was on the edge of my seat. The tension was building. …oh…oh…oh…oh…
Oh! The power went off and so did my telly.
I have a battery-powered lamp for such eventualities. I fondled around, found it and felt for the button.
Press…twist…press…twist…
It was a vase of flowers.
Attempt two was successful. Dim, but okay.
I was hungry and headed for the kitchen, kicking the cat and tripping on a mat en route.
I grabbed an apple and poured some wine.
Yuck!
Suddenly the power came on. I was eating a raw potato and drinking vinegar!
Time I changed those batteries!
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and for the photo.
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A raw potato can taste like apple in the dark
I’ll take your word for that!
Haha!
Dear Keith,
Good thing the power came back on when it did. Although, some wines, if left open too long can taste like vinegar. 😉 Great fun!
Shalom,
Rochelle
I know all about that! Thanks, Rochelle.
A stitch in time
Just in time! Thanks, Neil.
Your story made me smile, thank you
I hoped it might, thanks, Michael.
Oh I am sorry for your troubles. But…this was too funny 🤣🤣
True, senses sometimes abandon us in the dark…those raw potato apples, I tell you they just multiply in the dark 🤣
Very true Suzette! Don’t worry, I’m over it now!
Excellent! 🥔
Clearly not a scout in the past, not prepared for anything!! 🙂
Seems not, unlike my grandson who received his Queen’s Scouting Award a few months ago!
Good thing the lights came back on!
Too right, Patricia!
Keep your phone charged and handy, it should have a flashlight function. Since we got our phones, now that i think about it, i have no clue where the flashlights are, i need to check into that.
Thanks for reminding me that I need to find the torch function on mine too!
I so needed these laughs today. Bless you, dear Keith. 🙂
I’m delighted to have been of service, Natasha!
Thanks for the laugh, Keith 🙂
The pleasure was mine Linda!
At least he didn’t try the toilet… 😀
That doesn’t bear thinking about!
“You definitely need new batteries… LOL! Loved this little ditty. So did the others who overheard it. Chuckles all around!
Thanks for your lovely comment, I’m so pleased you liked it.
Next time the power goes off just sit still, your survival depends on it. I loved the comical misadventure–my he must have some awful wine!
I’ll bear your wise words in mind James!
Fun story, Keith. But…
Right. Now I must go and check on my power failure preparations.
Hurricane Ian has left 2.6 million without electrical power in Florida (I do not live there) with more to come.
Now I am wondering about the poor cats and other pets.
Very wise Bill! The hurricane is awful, I cannot imagine how those poor people and their pets are coping.
Raw potato and vinegar, what a lovely combination LOL!
I’ve been meaning to try it myself!
I really enjoy your witty stories, Keith. I can picture the scene so easily, nicely done!
I’m pleased, thanks so much!
Great – isn’t the mind a wonderful thing, if you can’t see what you are eating but believe you are eating something in particular you can actually believe it, although vinegar might be a step too far! 🙂
A blind tasting and not one I’d wish to experience!
Oh my God, Keith!
An interesting reaction, thank you!
I like the liberal double entendres in this. The reading really brings that first part to life. So funny with the potato and the vinegar. I was hoping he wasn’t drinking the lamp oil!
Just imagine! Cheers, Lisa.
Haha! This made me laugh, thank you! 😊
Mission accomplished, thanks so much.
methinks a flashlight would come handy in that situation. 🙂
Very true, hindsight is a wonderful thing!
That was funny! (though the cat may disagree…) 😉
That’s for sure! Thanks, Na’ama.
😀 I missed FF, and I missed your silly stories! 🙂