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.
“What the hell happened to the guitars?”
“Sorry, man. I didn’t know the basement would get flooded when I stashed them down there.”
“Dude, I cannot believe you! These guitars cost us everything we’ve earned over the past eighteen months!”
“Man, I don’t know what more I can say.”
“You don’t know?! You don’t know a lot, dude! We’ve been busting our balls to buy these guitars. They’re ruined! Get outta my face, dude!”
“Listen, man….”
“No, you listen, man! You gotta take care of your shit, man! Everybody knows that. Now get outta here before I kick you out!”
NAR©2025
100 Words
This is “Cool Dry Place” by the Traveling Wilburys
All text, graphics and videos are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Never trust careless people with anything.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good advice!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s the end of that band it seems. Ouch. Guitars sure are expensive though
LikeLiked by 1 person
Whatever the outcome, that roadie will be looking for a new gig! Thanks, Laurie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Nancy,
My husband has nine guitars. If this happened to them there’d by holy hell to pay. True to life type story. And GMTA with the Traveling Wilburys. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, I’m sure this is every band’s worst nightmare, especially one just starting out.
Yes, Rochelle, I saw your Wilburys’ video and had a good chuckle. They’re such a fabulous little band, aren’t they!
Shalom,
🕊️
LikeLike
Creative spinoff of The Traveling Wilburys song. Dehumidifers work wonders.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Lisa. This may be the firs time I’ve written a story based on a song.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good first time, Nancy. I wrote a poem on Crazy Mary, the PJ song that PJ didn’t write. Others also but can’t think of any right now.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ruined guitars is quite a set back for a band.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You got that right, Dawn. Thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh dear, one moment of carelessness or misfortune and all is ruined! I hope his insurnace was paid up!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The future is not looking good for that roadie! 😂
LikeLike
Oh No!! …‘While my guitar gently Weeps’ came instantly to mind, Nancy, … The Traveling Wilburys are fantastic, …🎶💙🎶
LikeLiked by 1 person
And I almost went with that song, Penn! But how could I pass up a song about storing important items in a ‘cool, dry place’? It was meant to be. 🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
😂…. you definitely went with a better one., … I’m just gonna ask Alexa to play some Traveling Wilburys, … I’ve got some CD’s round here but I can never find what I’m looking for, …📀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Highly strung guitarists!
Love love love the song!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great description …. highly strung!
It’s such a cool song, isn’t it?!
LikeLike
Oh no!! Great song, though 🩷
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a great song about an ordinary everyday thing …. kinda like Seinfeld! Thanks, Lisa.
LikeLiked by 1 person
it could have been worse. leaving him out to dry can be considered an act of mercy. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Definitely! He got off easy! Thanks, plaridel.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh no… NO. That is BAD! 🎸🎸
LikeLiked by 1 person
Big screwup! Thanks, Chris.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Theres one in every bunch!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a jerk off!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great song to supplement your story, Nancy.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It really is! I think this may be the first time I wrote a story based on the song.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I was thinking the same thing about your story.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is a really great song, and it was nice to get a chance to listen to it again today.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is a tragedy: soggy guitars!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dumbass roadie!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Uh oh!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That roadie’s days are numbered. Thanks, Neil.
LikeLike
Oh! My my ! 💜💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Gotta treat the equipment with respect.
LikeLike
Yes indeed
LikeLiked by 1 person
There’s hell to pay, no doubt! 🥹
LikeLiked by 1 person
You got that right!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙌🏽🥹
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s unfortunate…
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s an expensive careless mistake; he’s right to be pissed off. Thanks, Rene
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree with you, Nancy.
LikeLiked by 1 person