Today’s photo prompt was taken by our fearless leader, Rochelle. Thanks for posting it! I’m sure this poor injured car will inspire many interesting stories.
Dearest Rebecca,
I cannot believe you left me hangin. What about through thick and thin? Sure, I done it. So’d you! Right there beside me, whooping, “Go! Go! Go! One more round!” But, darlin’, at some point we should a stopped. No way in hell that big feller deserved what we done. Takin him out in the field in the middle of the night, tyin him to the fence! Usin that ladder. What was we thinkin?
Well, it’s over now. Cept I got three years; you got nothin. Who knew people’d be so strict about takin elephants out for a joy ride?
(101 words)
Up From the Ashes 
Dear Lish,
OMG, if I’d been a-drinkin I woulda spewed. Hilarious.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks (glad you weren’t a-drinkin) I tried my best to stay on the light side this week. Cheers!
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So that’s what they mean by the elephant in the room!
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Ha! Quite possibly!
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The car doesn’t seem damaged enough to have taken an elephant out riding.
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Indeed not! Sheesh! The car didn’t take anyone anywhere. The idea is – “you left me hangin'” as in the rearview mirror hangin’ off the car. Thanks for wondering!
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That was a very unexpected end Alicia!
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Good. I was going all dark then I remembered my promise a couple of weeks ago to try to walk on the sunny side of life! Glad it surprised you.
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Ha, a whole new meaning to joy ride! 🙂
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Certainly not my idea of fun but I hope Rebecca and the jailbird had a good time. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, too.
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I be very glad I had already swallered my coffee! That was a fun ride indeed!
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Hee! Saves the computer from coffee spots. Glad you enjoyed the humor. I shorely do preciate your droppin by.
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Yowsa, I did not see that one coming. That was one crazy night!
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Neither did I! Chock one up to the muse! Thanks.
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I wonder what the elephant thought… hope he had fun. Love the take.
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I bet he did have fun – getting out of his cage, walking through grass. Glad you enjoyed the story.
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Hilarious!
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🙂
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Ha! There was I building up for some kind of ‘Saw’ type torture scenario and you tricked me … with an elephant! Lovely spin and well done for that sleight of hand there, Alicia
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Thanks, Lynn. I couldn’t think where else to take the big feller except to an elephant. Glad it caught you off guard ~ it took me off guard, too.
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Ha! A great story. Loved it 🙂
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Poor elephant! Fun 🙂
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Heck! Maybe he had fun tickling his toes in the grass. I’m awfully glad you thought this was fun.
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Your characters clearly had drunk of smoked too much of something to take that decision!
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Clearly! Thanks, Liz.
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Great job, Alicia. You tickled my funny bone with this one.
The penalty seemed a little stiff, so I assume he’s a repeat offender. What did he joy-ride last time? Ostriches? Sea Turtles?
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I believe it was a kangaroo. I’m glad I made YOU laugh this go around.
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I had know idea where this was story was going but never expected joy riding an elephant. Nicely done.
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🙂
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Oh, I do so love the super-sized twist at the end! This is such a quirky story, and just my cup of tea. Thanks, Alicia, for making me laugh out loud 😀
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It’s fun how you went itsy-bitsy spider and I went elephant on this one. Glad my story made you laugh. Cheers!
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Not what I was expecting. Great job. I enjoyed it.
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Surprise!!! Thanks so much for reading and leaving a comment.
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Great twist, i love the idea of taking an elephant out for a joy ride
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Wouldn’t that be fun? Thanks for thinking so, too. And thanks for stopping by. Alicia
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What an unexpected twist at the end! I love the voice, too. I just hope that no elephants were harmed in the production of this drunken joy ride! 🙂
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Nope, no harm done. I think the elephant enjoyed the ride, too. Thanks!
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Okay, that’s a nice thing to imagine, that the elephant enjoyed the little outing too.
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Wow, Alisha. Three years in jail for riding an elephant. Maybe it was considered stealing an elephant. I’d hate to have to tell someone I served time in jail for riding an elephant. Humorous story and good writing. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I think it was the stealing part ~ plus the story got away from me and took on a life of its own. You know how THAT goes. Thanks for reading!
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So funny. Although I think I’m feeling a little sorry for the elephant. Loved the voice in this.
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Thanks, Sarah Ann. FYI: No elephants were injured in the making of this tale.
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