Genre: Fiction
Word Count: 99
It’s a Doozie!
“What were you thinking, buying that piece of junk property?”
“Pffft! Won’t take much, we’ll flip it and make a mint, you’ll see!”
“Doesn’t even have a friggen back balcony or stairs to get out of there!”
“No worries, we’ll use the front until I build it!”
That night Roger threw a small party with his buds, celebrating his fabulous “find”.
Needing some fresh air, he opened the back door and stepped out.
Crash!!!
His friends stuck out their heads to look below.
“Oh, hey guys,” he grinned from the pickup bed, “Watch that first step, it’s a doozie!”
Friday Fictioneers: 100-Word Stories
Photo Prompt: Copyright © Lauren Moscato
A Dalectable Life 
Wonderful short story. Now I really have to get back to work…
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Thanks… I was inspired by Mick falling out of a top bunk (thinking he was on the bottom) and saying the same thing!
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I would say that would be a doozie of a fall! Good story!
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Thanks, Joy! Inspired by my clutzy husband!
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Funny Dale. I saw that coming but I kept reading because I wasn’t quite sure. Good forward momentum.
Tracey
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I know it was totally predictable but I had to go there anyway! Thanks, Tracey!
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Really funny. Loved it ! 😀
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Yay! Thanks! 😀
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Very funny 😀
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Thanks, Jan!
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Ha, ha, excellent. I suppose he had that coming 🙂
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A slapstick monologue at its best. Even though I had an idea what was coming it still made me smile.
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Yeah, no surprises but was hoping people found it fun!
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That door just invites someone to step through it, doesn’t it? And Roger was the ideal candidate for the job! A really fun read, Dale. 🙂
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It does… especially when one is just inebriated enough to forget! Thanks Millie!
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Oh, I’m glad he fell onto a pickup to break that fall. That would be a doozie all right. Fun story, Dale.
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Thanks, Amy!
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🙂 Great Dale, you made me laugh this evening!
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😀 I am happy!
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LOL. I’ll think of this next time I miss a step. It could always be worse.
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😀 Indeed! There could be no pick-up below to catch you!
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Very funny and I liked how you used the pick-up truck in your story.
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Thanks… I had to! I was inspired by my hubby (a bit of klutz) who owned a pick-up… 😉
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Delightfully slapstick Dale. ;O)
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There’s an idea – pop a mattress in the back of the truck and it makes the perfect game for drunken parties. Jump, run round the front, back inside, repeat…
Funny story!
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Ha ha! Oh that would not end well!
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It’s always fun and games until someone loses an eye. Or breaks their leg 🙂
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Good story, Dale. That was a creative use of the pick-up parked below. I’m glad it was a happy ending. Well done. 😀 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Suzanne! One is less stiff when one is under the influence!
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Good job there was something to break his fall… slightly. Good job Dale.
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Oh my, drinking will cause accidents – won’t it?
I had a flip story too. I think I went a bit dark.
I hope the next photo prompt is a happy pix. I’ve
been dark too long. 😎
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Thank you!
Me too! Though YOU can decide to go dark or not 😉
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Ha! Ha! That is a great ending to an enjoyable story.
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
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Delightful short read. Thanks.
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Thanks for commenting!
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Hilarious!! Great write, I could see the fall too!
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Thanks! Inspired by my husband…a bit of a klutz..
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Ah sounds adorable 🙂
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He was indeed.
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I’m afraid to ask …
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This past December. Sudden heart attack.
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Oh non!! My condolences! So so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how difficult these past months are for you .if you ever want to talk. Write chat. My email is tournesoldansunjardin@gmail.com. Ma mère est décédée en décembre
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Merci tu es gentille! Ce n’est pas facile mais one day.at a time.
So sory for your loss. So many people lost a loved one in December!
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Dear Dale,
Love your inspiration. Husbands are good for that. 😉 Cute story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes they are, Rochelle! Especially mine. He was quite the misadventurer!
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Good for him there was a pick up bed. Funny story Dale. I had my doze of laughter for today. 🙂
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Happy to hear it! Thanks for stopping by!
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Dear Dale,
This sounds as though you were writing from experience. And I like that you couldn’t resist that final line.
Aloha,
Doug
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Doug ~ though it wasn’t MY experience, yes, that last line was definitely said by my husband!
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I never trust my memory. i would have nailed the darn thing shut and put up signs. I’ve had more than my share of doozies.
Randy
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Oh yes…I would think that one would, ifnone had their share!
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I’m glad he was still grinning at the end. Fun story.
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Thanks, Margaret! He was feeling no pain… 🙂
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Now how observant was I? …. I didn’t notice the trunk in the pic!
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Ha ha!
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Fantastic short story Dale, love it and a great take on the prompt 🙂
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Thanks, Heidi!
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Drinking too much can do that to you. Funny story.
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It definitely can play with one’s perception and memory! Thanks, Susan!
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