Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction.
She sets the weekly challenge, the standard, and the prompt photo.
The idea, as always, is to write a story of around 100 words based on the picture below, which this week is supplied by Jeff Arnold.
© Jeff Arnold
There is no reading this week. My voice is currently incapable of this dialogue.
Scenic Route
Julie!
Yes, darling, through here.
Come see what I’ve got.
What is… Oh, Terry, it’s beautiful!
It’s a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3. Happy Birthday, my love.
Oh thank you! Can we try it out, can we, can we?
Of course! I thought we’d go to Oban.
Lovely!
We’ll take the scenic route, up the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, through haunted Glencoe, then down Loch Linnhe with its views of the Inner Hebrides.
That sounds wonderful!
I thought you’d enjoy that.
Have we got time to nip upstairs first?
You want to pack an overnight bag?
Afterwards, sweetheart, afterwards!
Sound Bite Fiction 
I love the enthusiasm bubbling over, the excitement of the open road and the charming ending !
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I heard you the first time!
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Love the enthusiasm bubbling over, the promise of the open road, and the sweet ending !
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Glad you did, I thought some humour was required this week.
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A nice chuckle. Mustn’t forget to thank him for the gift.
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Glad you enjoyed, Eugenia.
A lady never forgets her manners, does she?
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Nothing gets a lady in the mood like a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3.
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Yeah, if only I’d known this back in the day…
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It’s nice so many of us are going on the lighter side this week. Fun, feel-good story. Thank you.
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You gotta laugh, don’t you, Alicia, or else there’s no point…
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i do remember that scenic route with fondness. hope they have a wonderful time.
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I didn’t know you were familiar with our west coast, Plaridel.
And I’m pretty sure they will, before and afterward!
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i’d been all over your beautiful country including trips to kenmore, inverness, dunkeld, oban, isle of iona, etc. hope to visit again someday.
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A good dream to hold onto for when this madness is over.
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We have to stay positive, Liz
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Result!
What a pleasant, feel-good story, CE. I hope your throat recovers quickly – or was the problem that you couldn’t avoid laughing while reading? Look after yourself!
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Thank you, Penny, I’m fine, just a bit hoarse that morning
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Great plan, I’ll make the suggestion later i think!
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Laughing.
Best of luck, sir!
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Does anyone end up being thrown overboard?
Bet it’s a lovely trip. I’d go.
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From a car?
It is a beautiful trip, you’d love it
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Haha, the pic must have left boats on my mind
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Ah…Planning trips..Yes we will do that again. Stay safe!
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Thanks, Sonia, I certainly hope so.
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You saucy sod 😉
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It wisnae me, mister!
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A nip upstairs is as close to a vacation as we can get today.
Thanks for the drive, it took me out of my own head for a few minutes.
Tracey
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Go for it, Tracey, a wee vacation will do you the world of good!
And you’re welcome
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Oy! Rest that voice and let them vocal cords recuperate! Better soon, I hope!
I hope they have a lotta fun, upstairs and later on …
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Thanks, Na’ama.
I’m sure their day will be, as you say, a lotta fun!
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🙂 Fun is good. 😉
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Loved the happy tale! Hope your voice is doing better soon. I enjoy listening to your stories.
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Thank you, Brenda, for both comments.
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Uh-oh! I hope that’s only a minor throat problem and not something serious.
Is that all it takes to get a “nip upstairs?” I don’t think I can afford a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3.
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Just hoarse.
Maybe a bunch of flowers?
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Ah, a happy story all the way ’round, except I’m sorry to hear you seem to be having throat problems. Take care, C.E!
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Thanks, Linda, and I’m fine, honest injun!
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I’m glad 🙂
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First things first. I think we can take it the car meets with her approval. See how simple it is?
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If only I’d known this before, hmm?
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Ooh, a lovely trip planned – once they’ve toured the sights Upstairs of course! Sweet and cheeky – just what’s needed at the moment. Hope you’ll be reading aloud again soon, C x
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Thank you, Lynn, glad you enjoyed
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Always a pleasure
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Any and every motor trip can be delayed for a bit, I think upstairs they must nip….
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Well yes.
The scenery is fabulous, but it’ll still be there ‘afterwards’
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I have b’day too in my story 🙂
Interesting story.
Stay home. Stay safe.
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Thanks, Anita
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I can wait to take that drive again, hopefully this summer if we’re lucky. Probably not as lucky as Terry, mind…
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Laughing.
It might be a while, but the country isn’t going anywhere
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Dear CE,
Sounds like a lovely time is about to be had. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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And then a lovely trip in the car, m’lady
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Trish
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Imagination is a wonderful thing. We’re free to roam anywhere
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And we will again, Neil
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Loved the description of a favourite part of the world for me. But then there is always time for a bit of hanky panky 🙂
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A wee bitty houghmagandie sets you up nicely for the weekend!
And yes, lovely drive.
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Lovely, feelgood story. Thanks for making me smile.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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It is a feelgood photo, I went with the flow!
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