Friday Fictioneers – Write a 100-word story based on the Photo Prompt image above by © David Stewart
Storm in a Teacup
“There goes the whale-watching trip.” Jen sighed.
The storm was a wild scene from the hotel’s lounge window.
“The storm’s not forecast to last long.” Mum sipped her tea.
“That La Nina thing is stuffing up our holiday.”
“Can we rebook for this afternoon?”
“The whales don’t play much then, It’ll be boring.”
“We’re on the Sunshine Coast…where’s the sun…?”
Dad checked the Lotto numbers on his phone. He caught his wife’s eye and raised his brows. He sent her a text, to avoid hysteria from the kids.
“Dad, what’s the plan?”
“I’ll think of something,” he grinned.
Thanks for reading
Typical! Bad weather at the worst time! That lotto win will help though.
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Thanks, Mason. Yes this happened to us once, we were booked for a whale watch cruise and the weather fell apart. But no lotto win though lol
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Gah! I’d have been so upset missing a whale watching session!
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We were very disappointed, but the weather does what it does on the coast. The whales will play regardless, just no audience. We went another year and saw them but we went in the afternoon, they are far less playful, more sleepy!
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For sure. Humans can never control the weather although they do try.
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Lotto saves the day 🙂
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Im sorry to reply so late, yes Lotto works as a nice diversion with bad weather. Thanks for reading, granonine 🙂
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That will cushion the blow!
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Ohh crikey, I’m late replying to this! Yes, a very nice cushion. Thanks for reading, Iain 🙂
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If you cannot change the weather, change your attitude. Or win the Lotto. Either way works. 🙂
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It sure does. Thanks for reading, Bill. 🙂
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🙂
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Dear Fleur,
What a bummer. Hope they can come up with a plan b. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My apologies for the late reply, Rochelle, has been a hectic week. I’m sure they will. Thanks for reading 🙂
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No worries, Fleur. I’ve been specializing in late replies lately.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle, I’m often going to be half a day or more behind, being down south does that lol
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I’m glad the dad is resourceful. All is not lost.
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Indeed. Thanks for reading msjadeli 🙂
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You’re welcome, Fleur 🙂
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dad’s a winner indeed. 🙂
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100 %! Thanks for reading plaridel 🙂
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