for Friday Fictioneers which is once again hosted by Rochelle.
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My mates invited me to one of those battle recreations where grown men put on armour and play soldiers.
However, I wasn’t expecting to be handed a Viking helmet and a plastic spear when I arrived; I assumed I’d be a spectator, not a participant!
As we faced the Anglo-Saxons guarding the fortress, I shook in my boots. When the command came to charge across the field I was unwillingly carried along, seconds later to be poked in the eye by a clumsy foe’s foam-rubber arrow.
Actually, this eye patch suits me. It would look perfect with a pirate costume!
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Click Froggie to join in the fun!.
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PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Oh no, the adventure gone wrong!
Not what he expected when he left home that morning!
Poor guy
oops… all in the name of battles and adventures😊
Oops indeed! Rather him than me!
for sure😂
Often wondered about those that recreate these battles. I guess it must be fun in some way! Pirates on the other hand, I’m all for! 🙂
As I live in 1066 country, I’m quite used to battles! The Battle Of Hastings is often recreated on nearby Senlac Hill, the site of the original confrontation. I went once – once was enough!
Love this Keith! 😊
I’m pleased, thanks so much!
That’s seeing the bright side !
Forever the optimist!
Fun post Keith.
Thanks, Di!
A bloke I worked with was always a roundhead in those battle recreation doos, seemed to happen a lot in the Shire, I never went, but I imagine it being a bit like your tale
It’s not something I’d actually participate in, that’s for sure!
That sounds decidedly unpleasant. Leave me on the sidelines, please!
Make sure you stand well back!
I just don’t understand the desire to play war games.
Nor I, but a lot do, especially where I live with its history of battles.
‘Tis pity the arrow was foam rubber!
You are hereby invited to join the new Unicorn Challenge (Min Min no more!) hosted by Jenne and (sort of) me.
Photo prompt every Friday, up to 250 words.
Love to see you there, auld yin.
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CEAYR, it’s good to see you. May I take a look at the Unicorn Challenge as well?
Keith, I hope your poor eye recovers 🙂
Of course, we have no restrictions. Invite your friends and family too, and any enemies not included in those categories!
Just when I’m thinking of reducing the number of prompts I follow, another pops up! I’ll look by tomorrow!
This made me laugh ~ sorry. But I do feel for the man. Who knew foam rubber could be so dangerous?
Who indeed? Thanks for dropping by, Alicia.
Dear Keith,
Quite the challenge that and a unique take on the prompt. As always, I come away from your post smiling.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I couldn’t wish for a nicer response, thanks so much, Rochelle.
Thanks for the good laugh. Foam rubber is so dangerous.
Absolutely, don’t be fooled by its innocent appearance!
accidents do happen. hope it wasn’t that serious to lose one eye for life. 🙂
I’m sure it wasn’t! Cheers plaridel.
All fun and games until someone loses an eye.
Too true!
I bet that foam rubber hurled could be quite painful. The pirate-reference though tells me that he enjoyed the adventure more than he’d like to admit. Great fun!
I’m pretty sure he did… aaargh!
Haha 😁 – I want photos Keith 👀😂
It was not a pretty sight, all those people stumbling over each other!
LOL..I love how he made the best of it.
He’s that kinda’ guy! Cheers, Dawn.
Cute graphics and I can laugh at the story because it’s fiction 🙂
Laugh as loud as you like Lisa!
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I always wanted to go to a military reenactment as a conscientious objector.
Haha, they must have existed in days of yore! Cheers, Liam.
Poor guy. Love the frog, Keith.