For Friday Flash 55
A FRIEND IN NEED
He really wanted a brand new car but,
given the current economic climate,
he decided he’d have to settle for used.
This meant ready cash, and he was short.
“I need forty quid for a new car.”
He knew he could rely on his friend to bail him out.
“Here’s eighty… buy me one too…”
Where are these deals coming from?
ReplyDeleteThat seems kinda cheap...
Thanks for this weeks contribution Stan, excellent 55.
Have a Kick Ass Week-End...G
Everybody should have a friend like that- remote controlled cars are awesome. *grins*
ReplyDeleteha. hope it runs for 40 quid. smiles. sounds like a good friend though...nice 55.
ReplyDeletemy 55 is up!
That is a very kind friend. I hope I find a friend like him!
ReplyDeleteThanks to:
ReplyDeleteG-Man; He was forty quid short of the full amount.
Titanium; Batteries not included - should have asked for fifty!
Brian; Just thought... 40 quid is about 55 dollars...
Mona; A friend indeed...
LOL. Two for one special? This brings Dunk the Drunk to mind.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alice; Perhaps it was Dunc who offered the cash - money over from his phone...
ReplyDeleteForty quid for a car? Extensive repair job pending? Great 55 :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter; One careful driver - countless others...
ReplyDeleteThanks peter - yes we all need really good friends. This brought a tear to my eye - I had a fall out last night with a friend - He tried to intimidate me with his huge pressence and hurtful, loud words of abuse. I now know I do not need people who frighten me anymore - sorry to ramble, but your words touched my little wounded soul. Dxxx
ReplyDeleteAnd this is what he did with the car once brought!
ReplyDeletemagical mystery tour
I am in this low-slung sports car
painted a deep, rich yellow
driving under an Italian sun.
I have a British accent.
I'm wearing dark shades
an expensive silk shirt.
there's no dirt under my
fingernails.
the radio plays Vivaldi
and there are two women with
me
one with raven hair
the other a blonde.
they have small breasts and
beautiful legs
and they laugh at everything I
say.
as we drive up a steep road
the blonde squeezes my leg
and nestles closer
while raven hair
leans across and nibbles my
ear.
we stop for lunch at a quaint
rustic inn.
there is more laughter
before lunch
during lunch and after
lunch.
after lunch we will have a
flat tire on the other side of
the mountain
and the blonde will change the
tire
while
raven hair
photographs me
lighting my pipe
leaning against a tree
the perfect background
perfectly at peace
with
sunlight
flowers
clouds
birds
everywhere.
Charles Bukowski
Gone for romantic tragedy today. Click here to read my 55 story.
Thanks John; I did a piece for POW, back in June, based on Bukowski's work.
ReplyDeletesounds like a good friend - joined in instantly
ReplyDeleteThanks Claudia; Expecting 2 cars for 80 quid, I'm not surprised.
ReplyDeletevery brilliant 55.
ReplyDeletelove the ending...
it is a reflection of friendships and kindness,
thus this 55 is extraordinary.
You sure got G-Man all worked up with this one. Great 55. My 55 is HERE .
ReplyDeleteWhat a true friendship my friend. :) That's what it is all about. Excellent 55. Have a wonderful weekend :)
ReplyDeletePS I love your new theme my friend :)
ReplyDeleteThanks to:
ReplyDeleteJingle; Our best friends never let us down.
Monkey Man; Now I have to find him a car for forty quid...
Thom; We all need friends - and the elephant was perfect for my blog.
love such friends !!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladynimue; The best ones stick around when you need help.
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