“On this bike, son, I ride to the stars and back every night.”
“It really doesn’t look like it goes anywhere, grandad,” says Joshua doubtfully, surveying the rusting wreck.
“The power of a man’s imagination son,” Oscar says waving airily at the clouds, “the buoyancy of clouds… the inspiration of your dreams…”
“So how do you bring it back down to earth then?”
An ear-splitting voice echoes from the back of the house.
“You get your pontificatin’ fat ass in here this minute, Oscar.”
Oscar flushes dull red, scratches his stubble.
“Umm… you need a woman for that, son.”
An edited version of written for a similar prompt back in 2013. No time to come up with something new for Friday Fictioneers as we had the grandies staying last week, and the rest of the family this week. Thanks to Rochelle, who looks to have had a terrific time meeting up with her family this last week.
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Haha! Love it, Sandra!
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Thanks for reading, Dale.
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Oscar and his missus seem to balance each other perfectly
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That’s what it’s all about, I guess.
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Lovely piece of dialogue, I do feel for this couple
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Thanks for reading, Michael.
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Dear Sandra,
I did have a wonderful time with my one and only sibling. It was hard to come back. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at the end. It’s always fair to rework an oldie. This one is a gem.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks for reading Rochelle. You looked to be relaxing in good company.
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Women are capable of so much!
Oscar has great imagination & tremendous patience!
My Story-The Key House
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Thanks for reading, Anita.
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Absolutely brilliant Sandra! Choose carefully, Joshua!
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Do they ever? 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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Oh ouch! Maybe he should try to take her with him on one of these rides, the landing might be less harsh. Great story.
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🙂 Somehow I’m not convinced that’s her bag, as they say. Thanks for reading.
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Ha, that’s good fun. Someone’s in trouble!
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😄😄😄🤣😂
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Thanks for reading, Sue.
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I missed this first time round, Sandra, so I love the rerun. Bet the woman has a different perspective on this story, but I laughed at Oscar’s retort!
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Thanks for reading Jen.
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Grin:) Love it. Great take.
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Many thanks 🙂
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I was NOT expecting that at the end. What a funny and well-told story, Sandra!
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Thanks Lisa, and for a lovely photo.
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You’re welcome and thanks, Sandra 🙂
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So far, I’m just smiling and enjoying these really funny stories this week. Great take, Sandra.
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Many thanks, Linda.
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Hee, fun! Made me smile 🙂
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Thanks for reading.
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Wonderful – though I feel sorry for Oscar!
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So true!
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Teehee! Down to earth with a bump! Beautiful comic timing, Sandra.
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Fun story!
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That… was funny! 🙂
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Domestic subjugation is a killer of wild dreams.
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Typical seasoned couple banter. Thank you…. I had fun reading this.
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An entertaining story Sandra, with great dialogue. Love the ‘ear-splitting voice’ as the answer to boy’s question.
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Sandra,
A good one! Can’t say I don’t appreciate Oscar’s sense of humour, something most Romantics don’t possess. :>)
pax,
dora
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Hilarious!
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