Dead Fish
a dribble19 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Bill,
This was a mistake for the father. He should have let the daughter see that the fish was dead and decide what to do with it. The cat was smarter than the dad.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2022
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Bill,
This was a mistake for the father. He should have let the daughter see that the fish was dead and decide what to do with it. The cat was smarter than the dad.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 10-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2022
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Thank you, Joan.
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Don?t mention it, Bill
Joan
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
"The cat chose discretion" said no one ever when it comes down to food, lol! What a clever tail you've told here. Congratulations on your third place showing in this contest entry.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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"The cat chose discretion" said no one ever when it comes down to food, lol! What a clever tail you've told here. Congratulations on your third place showing in this contest entry.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Thank you, Pam, for the great review. I imagine a cat would avoid predicted drama and return later, if the fish were still available.
Comment from robyn corum
Bill,
I imagine it took a wee bit of time for Frank's stock to regain it's value. He may have had to sell off a few shares and consider bankruptcy for a while even. Goofy male CEOs. That's what happens sometimes when you start letting them make too many decisions in the company -- goes straight to their heads. --sigh--
Loved it!
reply by the author on 11-May-2022
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Bill,
I imagine it took a wee bit of time for Frank's stock to regain it's value. He may have had to sell off a few shares and consider bankruptcy for a while even. Goofy male CEOs. That's what happens sometimes when you start letting them make too many decisions in the company -- goes straight to their heads. --sigh--
Loved it!
Comment Written 11-May-2022
reply by the author on 11-May-2022
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Thank you, Robyn. Timing...right?
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Bill,
Fabulous entry for the Dribble Flash Fiction! Sure, cats love fish. But what about a special fish? The cat knew, and he had enough sense to back off. But poor old Dad did the unthinkable. I think we all do something unthinkable at times. Your ending told the rest of the story...
"Frank's parental stock plummeted."
Once, years ago, we were at Oak Point Campground visiting our friends. We were seated at a picnic table. The kids were playing nearby. Bob and Elaine (not their real names) loved camping. I would, too. But not my wife. Anyhow, we were just talking, enjoying the day. Suddenly, we heard a strange noise. Elaine discovered where it was coming from first. She peeked under the picnic table in time to see her hubby peeing out the side of his shorts onto the sand beneath. Elaine was flabbergasted, and read Bob the riot act! My wife was embarrassed. I giggled to myself, because I worked with Bob at the brewery. He did weird things sometimes. It was poor decision, a spur-of-the-moment.
Nicely penned, Bill!
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 10-May-2022
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Hi Bill,
Fabulous entry for the Dribble Flash Fiction! Sure, cats love fish. But what about a special fish? The cat knew, and he had enough sense to back off. But poor old Dad did the unthinkable. I think we all do something unthinkable at times. Your ending told the rest of the story...
"Frank's parental stock plummeted."
Once, years ago, we were at Oak Point Campground visiting our friends. We were seated at a picnic table. The kids were playing nearby. Bob and Elaine (not their real names) loved camping. I would, too. But not my wife. Anyhow, we were just talking, enjoying the day. Suddenly, we heard a strange noise. Elaine discovered where it was coming from first. She peeked under the picnic table in time to see her hubby peeing out the side of his shorts onto the sand beneath. Elaine was flabbergasted, and read Bob the riot act! My wife was embarrassed. I giggled to myself, because I worked with Bob at the brewery. He did weird things sometimes. It was poor decision, a spur-of-the-moment.
Nicely penned, Bill!
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 10-May-2022
reply by the author on 10-May-2022
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Awkward. Thanks for giving this a look, Kimbob.
Comment from Sally Law
I can imagine. Frank crossed the line of acceptability and the daughter filed a complaint. Poor girl and poor fish. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal :))
reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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I can imagine. Frank crossed the line of acceptability and the daughter filed a complaint. Poor girl and poor fish. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal :))
Comment Written 09-May-2022
reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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Thank you, Sally. I imagine the cat may have returned to get the fish after the suspected drama.
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Of course. :))
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Ha ha ha, wise cat and I think cat's prefer the thrill of the chase rather than the end result. Frank is in the dog house now, you made me smile here Bill, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 08-May-2022
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Ha ha ha, wise cat and I think cat's prefer the thrill of the chase rather than the end result. Frank is in the dog house now, you made me smile here Bill, love Dolly x
Comment Written 08-May-2022
reply by the author on 08-May-2022
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Thanks, Dolly. Timing is everything.
Comment from karenina
Ooops/ Gulp. (Or more to the point, NO gulp thanks to that darn cat!)
I'm betting parental stock wasn't worth a "fin" there for a while. Perhaps a new fish? My own dad used to sneak out to the store and do a magic goldfish swap whenever "Goldie" swam over the rainbow bridge! Adorable dribble.
Karenina
reply by the author on 07-May-2022
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Ooops/ Gulp. (Or more to the point, NO gulp thanks to that darn cat!)
I'm betting parental stock wasn't worth a "fin" there for a while. Perhaps a new fish? My own dad used to sneak out to the store and do a magic goldfish swap whenever "Goldie" swam over the rainbow bridge! Adorable dribble.
Karenina
Comment Written 07-May-2022
reply by the author on 07-May-2022
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Thank you, Karenina
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Cute one!
K
Comment from royowen
I had to have a laugh at this one Bill. Yes indeed, cat's have little sentimentality, but was obviously far more discrete unlike the cats we've love in our family. Beautifully written, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-May-2022
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I had to have a laugh at this one Bill. Yes indeed, cat's have little sentimentality, but was obviously far more discrete unlike the cats we've love in our family. Beautifully written, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 07-May-2022
reply by the author on 07-May-2022
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Thank you, Roy. Timing is everything.
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That?s true
Comment from jessizero
Your story made me laugh. I don't know where my sympathies lie - Frank, his daughter, the cat, or the dead fish. It was funny, any way you look at it. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-May-2022
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Your story made me laugh. I don't know where my sympathies lie - Frank, his daughter, the cat, or the dead fish. It was funny, any way you look at it. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 07-May-2022
reply by the author on 07-May-2022
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Thank you, Jessizero. Frank created his own situation.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
At least the cat had some sense, lol, daddy is in big trouble now. How can he prove it was dead before he threw it at the cat? He can't, lol. Oh dear. Another great short story, Bill, well done again. :)) Sandra xx
I'm going to have a rest now. I'll finish all the shorts tomorrow. I've become addicted to them. Lol.
reply by the author on 07-May-2022
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At least the cat had some sense, lol, daddy is in big trouble now. How can he prove it was dead before he threw it at the cat? He can't, lol. Oh dear. Another great short story, Bill, well done again. :)) Sandra xx
I'm going to have a rest now. I'll finish all the shorts tomorrow. I've become addicted to them. Lol.
Comment Written 07-May-2022
reply by the author on 07-May-2022
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Thank you, Sandra. I so appreciate your reviews. Bill
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I'm really enjoying them, Bill. :))