Friday Fictioneers – Write a 100-word story based on the Photo Prompt image above by © Na’ama Yehuda
Blissfully Bubbly
I’m new on the job, I replaced a retired 18-year-old Samson. Her capacity and willingness never faltered to meet the family’s demands. But her belt was frayed and brittle. She had done her last spin.
I’m a modern Front Loader; state-of-the-art, as a matter of fact. I’m computerised, automatic, systematic, and hydromatic. It’s a wonder they don’t call me Greased Lightning. I do ECO too, so I can save the planet. With so many wash cycles, I can meet every need – within reason; I don’t fold sheets.
So sit back and let me take your load off, bubbles and all.
Thanks for reading
This story is a 100-word version of Bubbly Bliss, printed almost to the day in our local paper…Wednesday, January 24, 2018.
In case systematic and hydromatic seem a bit random in the story… I thought it would be fun to put the washing machine in the same zone as the car in Grease…hence Greased Lightning.
Fleur's Fables 
I read 32 stories for the pink washing machine so far and this is first from the view of the hydromatic machine itself. Love it, well done.
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Thank you, Mason, I get a spin out of being the voice for inanimate objects lol 🙂
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You do it wonderfully well too!
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Thank you! My narratives are quirky, and so much fun to write ✍️
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I completely agree. That’s your unique niche, for sure!
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What do smart front loaders dream of in the down time?
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Dear Fleur,
With what some of those machines cost, they should fold sheets and serve up coffee as well. 😉 Different POV. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I agree 💯! In my extended version of the story it does mention hiw it doesn’t make coffee but anything is possible with advancing technology lol
I enjoy putting a voice to things and animals. Thank you for your comments 🙂
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An uplifting washing machine! 🙂
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Pinkish here says hello to Bubbles. She believes they are third cousins, thrice removed. 😉 Here’s to giving life’s chores a new spin!
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I need this one in my house! Well done.
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I concur with others regarding your inspiration to speak from the POV of the proud machine. Very clever and well done.
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Thank you Bill. Tgese narratives started 7 yrs ago when I read an article in our local paper about an abandoned shopping trolley. An idea popped up about how the trolley would feel. And the rest is history!
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A machine that could do the folding too would be revered like a god!
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Oh I agree 💯!!
I’ve just mastered how to fold fitted sheets lol it was a ‘roll it up and stuff it in the cupboard’ job before that.
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Where do I get one? PS love the video always great to see a bit of Travolta 🙂
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Awww thank you! I know, I’d love one too! My front loader isn’t as cheerful as this one lol
I wondered if the hydromatic was a bit confusing in the story so I thought I’d let Mr T explain it 😉🎤🎶🎵🚘
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Yes, technology is fun as machines take over. In the past, I still enjoyed the twin tube, although never again.
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I just got one of those. It was recalled, but it could be fixed by downloading an update. I can control it with my phone, which seems pointless since I have to go in there to load it. There are literally more settings than I know what to do with. Which one’s wash?
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Ohh I’m hearing you. All we want is a simple uncluttered life without so many choices eh. Why do they have to make simple stuff so complicated?!
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