Friday Fictioneers
As this is my first post of 2018 I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all ...
Bonne Année! Gleðilegt nýtt ár! Heri ya mManigong Bagong Taon! Waka mpya! Buon anno! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! Xin Nian Kuai Le! けましておめでとう, 0 San Nin! Fai Lok! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Mutlu yıllar! Sťastný nový rok! Godt nytår! Hyvää uutta vuotta! Godt nytt år! Szczesliwego Nowego Roku! Feliz Ano Novo! S novym godom!
Oh hello! She’s got me hanging out the washing again. She’s obsessed with cleaning you know. Yesterday she washed the washing machine because it’d had dirty clothes in it. Last week she complained this garden looked dirty. It’s made of dirt I said!
She even accuses me of being dirty. Me...dirty! “Wash your hands, take off those mucky clothes, get your muddy shoes off the upholstery, when did you last change your underwear? You’ve got a dirty laugh and a filthy mind”
If I outlive her, I’m insisting one song be played at her funeral. Mud, mud, glorious mud! All together now…..
Thanks Rochelle for hosting and Roger Bultot for the photo.
I remember that song
ReplyDeleteWow, you were quick - the ink's stll wet on my monitor sscren! I used to sing thst song to my kids - I might sing it again next time I see them! Cheers Neil.
DeleteI'm caught between agreeing with her and wishing she would stop going on about it! Nice one Keith, and a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteI'm only pleased it's fiction! Have a great 18 Iain.
DeleteDear Keith,
ReplyDeleteWashing the washing machine might go beyond obsessive. Cute story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
...but it had dirty clothes in it! Cheers Rochelle
DeleteI have a friend who acts as though she is still living in the 1950's with a coal furnace and dirt roads. Makes me crazy.
ReplyDeleteSpare me an introduction - one is enough! Thanks Denise
DeleteEnjoyed your post. As someone said of a relative once, "She's going to die of cleanliness."
ReplyDeleteWatch it she doesn't OD you on Mr Clean.😃
Now there's a worrying thought! Cheers Christine
DeleteI think that she might be a bit obsessive... but dirt in the sofa is bad also in my book.
ReplyDeleteGott nytt år
...wishing the same to you kind sir.
DeleteHi Keith - love that song .. and have used it in my blog when one of the blogging young was very ill ... everyone then said they had earworms!! Now I do too ... cheers and all the best for the coming year - Hilary
ReplyDeleteI remember the Flanders and Swan original like it was yesterday! Now I've made myself sound really old! Happy New Year Hilary
DeleteMud glorious mud I used to love it. I do like this story.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mike.
DeleteShe needs to pay more attention to him and less to the dirt. She will miss both if she outlives him.
ReplyDeleteA very good point - I'll pass your wise words to to her mimi!
DeleteWell... that takes obsessive-compulsive to a whole new level... I would go nuts with her!
ReplyDelete...don't forget to put the shells in the bin! Cheers Dale.
DeleteHa ha ha ha ha. That was so much fun, and such a zany song. Absolutely loved it!
ReplyDeleteStarting the new year with a smile! I'm delighted you liked it.
DeleteShe would drive me nuts, I reckon! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness it's fiction! We wouldn't last five minutes together! Cheers Alistair
DeleteWashing the washing machine. I never thought of that... there's something to do this afternoon. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted to have inspired you Sandra!
DeleteWhen she dies, I wonder how she is going to respond to being buried in the 'dirt'? Might have to give her a burial at sea :) Playful story, Keith :)
ReplyDeleteShe's not going to have a choice in the matter! Thank you so much for dropping by.
DeleteThe ultimate revenge! Fun tale Keith
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed! Glad you liked the story if not the irritating song Lynn
DeleteFun story, KEith, but I resisted clicking on the song - I get more than enough ear worms as it is! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteVery wise - once you've heard it, it plays in your mind for the rest of the day! Cheers liz.
DeleteHappy new Year! :-)
ReplyDelete...and to you Jennifer, thank you.
DeleteWe all need a bit of dirt to keep the immune system on its toes. I clean the washine too sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. Everything is too clean today. Thanks for dropping by Jane.
DeleteHahaha!Loved this and a wonderful revenge😈
ReplyDeleteI thought so! Thanks south Vivian
DeleteI'm sure I know her favorite Shakespeare quote... Out, damn spot! Out, I say!
ReplyDeleteHaha! You could well be right Trent. Cheers and thank you
DeleteDear Keith,
ReplyDeleteShe certainly has an aversion to dirt. But a filthy mind? Who would ever accuse you of that? - Russell
I know, what a preprosperous suggestion! Thanks Russell
DeleteLOL. That was how many of us grew up but at least we were able to go out and be kids and get dirty. I remember that song too. Fun story.
ReplyDeleteI still like getting dirty! Pleased to have amused you Irene.
DeleteShe reminds me of my wife, though Shey isn't quite so bad. I wash my hands so often now, my skin is drying out. ;)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately she slipped whilst washing the toilet, grabbed the handle and flushed herself away! Now I never have to wash my hands! Cheers EA
DeleteThis was so funny, so wonderful and such a lovely take on the prompt. Even I can’t quite get along with cleanliness freaks.
ReplyDeleteI loved that song. Thanks. 🙂
Thanks for you delightful comment moon.
DeleteI loved this, Keith and really liked the song. Part of the song are probably going to be replaying in my head now. Good writing. :D --- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you like the song, especially as you are now stuck with it! Cheers Suzanne
DeleteHappy New Year 2018! :) --- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteAnd to you Suzanne.
DeleteGetting dirty is..um...was fun!!!
ReplyDeleteMine: https://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/disappearing-act/
Scott
Is, definitely is!
DeleteClever story. From white 'sheets' to a muddy hippo. You will never be without story ideas. I thoroughly enjoyed it, Keith
ReplyDeleteI sincerely hope they don't stop coming! Happy New Year Susan
Deletei think she'd likely outlive him by a mile just to keep him company. :)
ReplyDeleteDo you think so? Oh dear! Cheers plaridel
DeleteAs someone who has washed my washing machine I feel compelled to come to her defence. Until she stopped me to take off my muddy shoes at her doorstep first. Always enjoy your funny stories and your witty comments, Keith! Happy New Year to you too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your delightful comment Fatima. Happy New Year
DeleteOh, Keith! I'm laughing out loud while listening to the song, which I've never heard before :)
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased. It's a song I grew up with and once heard it's never forgotten! Please accept my apologies!!!
DeleteGreat fun! I wonder what song she would play at his funeral!
ReplyDeleteNow you've got me thinking! Cheers Clare
DeleteHaha...good one!
ReplyDeleteDelighted to have amused you Dawn, thank you.
DeleteHappy 2018. A nice take on OCD.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much YS.
Delete... nthing quite like it for cooling the blood...
ReplyDeletefun post!
...so follow me follow, down to the hollow....! Cheers Dan.
Deletehahahahha OMG I totally understand her point of view. My partner mows the lawn and tramps cut grass all through the living room, does my head in. Great to see it from the other side Keith
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with that! Only kidding!!
DeleteGreat choice of music. :-)
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