Our gracious host, Rochelle, encourages us
to be creative by writing a story in 100 words
or less using the photo prompt below. This is
Friday Fictioneers. Here’s where the photo took me.
After Uncle Bobby disappeared in his homemade rocket, we missed him something awful. His best bud, Gipper Jones, took the news bad and started stopping by Pete’s Pub every night, getting stewed to the gills, regaling the patrons with Uncle Bobby escapades. He got plastered one night, drove off the road and totaled his car in the woods. In the hospital, Gipper swore the only reason for the accident was an “Uncle Bobby sighting”. Found in Gipper’s car was a telescope, a fifth of Old Crow and his Dick Tracy two-way radio….just like Uncle Bobby’s. We sure hope Gipper’s right.
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100 Words
Nancy’s Notes: You may read about Uncle Bobby’s disappearance here.
This is “It Was The Whiskey Talkin’, Not Me” by Jerry Lee Lewis
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Quite the character, or I should say characters. Fun read.
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Thanks, Dawn. I like having fun with Uncle Bobby and making the characters real for my readers. I’m glad to know you enjoyed this one.
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One, two Ski-do, I love the Lingo!
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Thanks very much! Glad to know you enjoyed my story and my voice.
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Ha! Oh dear. Methinks it was just the booze talking.. then again…
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Hard to tell what Uncle Bobby’s up to. I think the simple beauty of Gipper’s statement is that no one really knows for sure. Thanks, Laurie.
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Good one, Nancy!
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Thanks, Chris. I love writing about Uncle Bobby.
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What a great voice, and at last there’s hope for Uncle Bobby. I love every little detail, and the choice of song is perfect too.
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Thank you so much! Delighted to know you enjoyed Gipper and his Uncle Bobby sighting!
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I love the delicious details in here, Nancy. Gipper’s name and what was found in the car. It doesn’t matter if he really saw Uncle Bobby or not. He believed he did (paraphrase from X Files.)
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Hahaha! Yes …. very true, Lisa. And why would we tell him otherwise? Thanks very much. I’m glad to know you enjoyed this Uncle Bobby installment.
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You’re welcome.
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Great character voice.
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Thanks very much, James!
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What a ride…
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For both of them!
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This is such a cool story 👏
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Thanks very much.
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I can’t wait for Uncle Bobby to show up for real with stories to tell of all his off-world adventures! Fun story (though I hope Gipper recovers well). 🙂
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Thanks very much, Brenda! I’ll be sure to pass your good wishes on to Gipper! 😊
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i suppose we tend to see whatever we want to see. 🙂
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Yes, especially if it’s something we really want/need to believe.
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Wow, this is such a cool story, in only 100 words. Sure evokes the imagination. Excellent and fun song choice. 👏🏻
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Thanks, Michele. I really enjoy writing about Uncle Bobby; he’s a fun character. 🤗
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Uncle Bobby’s bound for glory! 🚀 🙌 🤗
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Loved it! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Sue. I love Uncle Bobby, a favorite character of mine.
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He sounds it too.
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Uncle Bobby was quite the daredevil, and I guess his rocket crashed shortly after takeoff because he was drinking too much whiskey.
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Uncle Bobby has a unique capacity for ‘landing on his feet’. I’ve not given up hope yet. Thanks, Jim.
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Neat story, Nancy.
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Thanks, Esther. Uncle Bobby is one of my favorite characters.
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Oh, the places he may have been…
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So true! Maybe even over Vermont!
Thanks, D!
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Nice one Nancy, I’ve a feeling this story will continue – once Gipper’s back on his feet again!
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That’s the plan! The beauty of Uncle Bobby is being able to write back stories so no need to wait for him to re-appear. Thank you!
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This is an exciting instalment Nancy – is it Uncle Bobby…or just the whiskey talking? 😃
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I’ve got my money of Uncle Bobby! Keep an eye on the sky, Ange! Thanks so much!
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🙌
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What a clever take! Nice.
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Thanks, Jodi. Uncle Bobby is an endearing character; I enjoy writing about him.
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Intriguing addition to the story
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Grazie, cara mia. Uncle Bobby is a unique character; I always have fun writing about him.
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Is he based on a real person?
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Yes, he’s a combination of a ne’er-do-well handy-man I know and the character Ralph Kramden played by the actor Jackie Gleason on an old tv show called “The Honeymooners”.
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Oh I see.
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Utterly charming, Nancy
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Thanks very much, Neil.
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I remember Uncle Bobbys story, Nancy, …and I’m sure I caught a sighting too, …(and no, I’m not on the whisky!!)…🎶whisky talking🎶… have a great day, ….💙
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Thanks, luv. Uncle Bobby is great fun to write about. Even if he’s presently MIA, he can still pop up occasionally. So glad you enjoyed todays story. Happy Friday, dear Penn!
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✨💙🤗✨
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