Post 1641. Wednesday November 29
‘Why’s that old toilet in your shed Maisie?’
‘It was Bill’s Pru. He died on it you know’.
‘Really?’
‘Yes Pru. He loved his downstairs toilet’
‘It was Bill’s Pru. He died on it you know’.
‘Really?’
‘Yes Pru. He loved his downstairs toilet’
Did he?’
‘Yes . No one else was allowed to use it, not even me Pru ‘
‘No’
‘Yes. Every morning he read the newspaper in there’
‘Did he?’
‘Yes. One day the toilet paper ran out, and later I found the celebrity gossip pages were missing!’
‘Oh!’
‘I wanted it to be his gravestone’
‘Good idea’
'Yes, but the council said no’
‘No?’
‘Yes. So I’m going to put it in the garden with a plant in it. I hope next door’s kids don’t water it for me!’
‘Haha, funny!’
'Yes, haha!
Thanks Rochelle for hosting and What's His Name for the photo
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As I'm a bit pushed for time today I've taken the unusual step of resurrecting this little tale that I posted a while back. Not many people read it then so I'm hoping for better luck this time round!
Dying on it is not always funny. People who get a myocardial infarction feel the need to visit the loo frequently, and this can happen.
ReplyDeleteConsider me suitably chastised Reena, no offence intended.
DeleteI'm sure you wrote this to entertain, Keith. We shouldn't take fiction too seriously, Reena! I enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteSusan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
I did indeed Susan! Thanks for coming to my defense!
DeleteDear Keith,
ReplyDeleteYou're good with the monument unless the neighbor kid decides to fertilize it. ;) Cute story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
https://rochellewisoff.com/2017/11/29/1-december-2017/
I think that's her main concern Rochelle! Thanks so much.
DeleteNice one, Keith.
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you, thanks .
DeleteMemorializing one's spouse with a toilet. Huh. I wonder how good their marriage was?
ReplyDeleteIt got flushed away Linda! Cheers.
DeleteI think I'd find something else to keep around for sentimental reasons.
ReplyDeleteMe too but each to their own! Thanks James
DeleteAs long as neighbors don't fertilize it, I think it will be ok. :D
ReplyDeleteKnowing those naughty kids I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised! Cheers Lore
DeleteGuess the council has no sense of humour...
ReplyDeleteI don't think many do! Thanks Dale
DeleteSee that's the trouble with councils - couldn't contemplate thinking outside the box. Unlike you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Sandra! Cheers
DeleteWell, at least it will trult unique - makes a change from a bench in the park with a plaque on it! Nice Keith
ReplyDeleteYes, benches are a bit boring! Thanks Lynn
DeleteA bit of natural fertilisation won't hurt the plant, good fun Keith :-)
ReplyDeleteNice way of putting it Iain! Cheers my friend.
DeleteThat was funny Keith
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Alshata
DeleteI like the variable long sentence, short comment. The story is appealing as well.
ReplyDeleteMine: https://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2017/11/29/friday-fictioneers-a-memory-a-fear-glad-i-am-older/
Scott
Thanks Scott. I'll see you at yours later.
DeleteDuchamp would have approved, I think!
ReplyDeleteA very good point Penny! Cheers
DeleteYes, i can imagine the rest of the city woudn't want a toilet for a headstone, it would look rather our of place. It's a fun story!
ReplyDeleteYou are probably right, but I'd love to see it! Thanks mimi
DeleteGood one. Not sure I'd want a toilet in my garden though.
ReplyDeleteIt could be useful if you were caught short whilst weeding! Thanks Denise.
DeleteThat was genuinely funny, Keith.
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted you found it so so neel, thank you
DeleteWell, you have to honor a man's throne.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more! Thanks Susie
DeleteThat is truly out of box or ....
ReplyDeleteHaha.....or? Cheers YS
DeleteTruth often mirrors fiction. My daughter and her husband used a toilet bowl as a planter in their garden.
ReplyDeleteI had one outside the door of my pub when I was a landlord and that was what came to mind when I saw the picture.
DeleteWhoever thinks counselors are just a bunch of jokers should meet your crew. 😉 Entertaining as always, Keith.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Indeed they should. thanks Christine.
DeleteHaha. A memorial loo - I can understand council's concerns. They would be similar to hers re the children next door.
ReplyDeleteThat could be behind their reasoning! Thanks Irene.
DeleteAmusing as ever, Keith
ReplyDeleteDelighted to have amused you sir.
DeleteHorribly funny in its rendition. Brilliant in its conception. Laughed my way through!
ReplyDeleteWow, such praise. Thank you so much Sabina
DeleteA toilet with some real history behind it :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's seen a thing or two in its time! Cheers Alistair.
DeleteThis is lots of fun, Keith. A fun take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteI fancied a bit of light relief this week! Thanks Alicia
DeleteCute story, Keith. I understand her worry. Kids don't always want to stop playing to come all the way inside. My son was caught watering some bushes once. The problem was explained to him. :D --- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteLove the thought... and I do love to read on the toilet. Not sure about the use of it as headstone though
ReplyDeleteDear Neil, Loved your story - It is always fun to read yours! Merry Christmas!
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