Copyright — Marie Gail Stratford
Here we are once again around the virtual banquet table with our hostess, the gracious and talented author and artist, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. We’re sharing our original stories for the weekly feast of the Friday Fictioneers. Our quest is to write a story with no more than 100 words. It’s supposed to include a beginning, middle, end, and follow the picture prompt supplied for the week. The prompt this week is supplied by Marie Gail Stratford. Thanks Marie Gail.
After this week, I’m taking a break for a couple weeks. Our daughter is coming to India for a visit. Also, although I’ve done my best to read all stories in the past, I’m finding my days filling up. Besides trying to do some writing of my own and reading up on the craft to improve, I’ve had to deal with the fact my husband broke his hip, then came down with a serious chest and throat infection. He’s almost 84. Even with a lady to help care for him 24/7, I also employ two other people and have to manage everything to make sure it runs smoothly. I’m also continually struggling with internet and computer problems here. The electric often goes on and off and messes up my cable service. Even with the cable service , my computer often runs as slow as a sick snail. I’ll continue this week, and after my break, to read and comment on many of the stories. I’ll try especially to read and comment on those of writers who read and comment on mine, but I can’t continue to read them all. Thank you for understanding.
http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2014/09/24/26-september-2014/
Genre: Humor Fiction
Word Count: 100 Words
THE TOAST By P.S. Joshi
The knights were all gathered around the banquet table.
Sir Randolph the Resourceful raised his cup of mead. “I toast to His Royal Majesty the King.” All toasted and drank up their cups.
Sir Malcolm the Manly raised his cup. “I toast to all the brave knights at this table.” Again all toasted and drank up.
Sir Brandon the Brave raised his cup. “I toast to the beginning of our quest tomorrow.” Again all toasted and drank up.
Sir Thomas the Thoughtful raised his cup. “I toast the decision we delay the quest.” All agreed, toasted, drank, and fell asleep
Musings on Life & Experience 
First of all you deserve a real break.. I know you read everything I write, not just my FF story.. Take care, take care of your husband and do some writing.. 🙂
The story is so great in the fairytale tone it still deliver a wisdom with a little pun in the end.. I love it. Sometimes quests are better abandoned in favor of sleep.
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Thanks Bjorn. I’ll continue to read your pieces because you always read and comment on my stories. I enjoy poetry. I’ve written a little. They were just rhyming pieces that I enjoyed writing. A couple were when I began blogging and were about Indian subjects. I may blog a few more of them to supplement my stories. I’m so glad you liked this story. I had fun with it. 🙂 —Susan
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Wonderfully funny and clever story, I really enjoyed reading it. I will miss your stories and kind words, but I do hope you sort things out and enjoy some quiet moments. Remember, there is nothing like quiet moments. 😉
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Thanks Lore. I’ll miss writing those little stories for those couple weeks. Thank you for your good wishes. I’m very glad you enjoyed the story. This one was fun. 🙂 —Susan
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Thanks for the glimpse in your life. My best wishes for your break.
Loved the toast of Sir Sir Thomas the Thoughtful. Procrastination is an art – best practiced by the thinking types.
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Thanks Yarnspinnerr. Thank you for your good wishes. I’m so glad you liked the story. Sir Thomas thanks you also. 🙂 —Susan
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That does sound like life is tough for you at the moment. I think Thomas The Thoughtful might have the best idea!
Claire
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Thanks Claire. Sir Thomas isn’t called The Thoughtful for nothing. 🙂 —Susan
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First, I love the names, Malcom the Manly cracked me up. Very fun and “thoughtful” story. May your life settle, my dear. And thanks for letting us know what’s going on.
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Thanks Alicia. I’m really glad you liked the story. I had fun with that one. Thank you for your good wishes. I appreciate it. 🙂 —Susan
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I’d take a leaf out of Thomas the Thoughtful’s book. You need a rest. Take care.
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Thanks Sandra. I really appreciate your concern. 🙂 —Susan
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Beautiful. 🙂 Too much toasting and nothing will ever get done. I love the names too.
I hope your husband recovers quickly. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate these days. I’m glad you can still post a story here, but don’t feel pressured to read other stories. We all do what we can.
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Thanks David. I’m really glad you like the story. Thank you for your good wishes for my husband. I’ll surely continue to do what I can. I know everyone tries. 🙂 —Susan
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Susan, what an cheerful little fable. I enjoyed it greatly. Real life and real people must always, always take precedence over those of us in the blogosphere! Enjoy your daughter’s visit, take and love your husband, savor life…and we’ll be happy to see you any time you have a moment to drop by!
janet
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Thanks Janet. I’m glad you enjoyed the story. I enjoyed writing that one. Thank you for your good wishes. I appreciate them a lot. 🙂 —Susan
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I dub thee the Knight of Procrastination, said he 😉 Lovely work, P.S. 🙂 Enjoy the time with your daughter and speedy recovery to the spouse.
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Thanks Shailaja. I’m so glad you liked the story. That one was fun. Thank you so much for your good wishes. I greatly appreciate them. 🙂 —Susan
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Family first, always. I hope your days soon calm and you are left with time to do things you enjoy.
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P.S. Your story made me laugh 🙂
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Thanks. I’m really glad you enjoyed the story. I had fun with it. 🙂 —Susan
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Thanks Dawn. I greatly appreciate your good wishes. 🙂 —Susan
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Enjoy your much need break from fictioneering. See you when you get back to it.
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Thanks Bradley for your good wishes. 🙂 —Susan
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Love it. I’m all for abandoning any quest. Bravo.
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Thanks Patrick. I’m really glad you enjoyed the story. I had a lot of fun with that one. 🙂 —Susan
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i enjoyed reading this. very funny.
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LOL.
And with that I fall asleep, toasting you!
Randy
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Thanks Randy. I toast you in return. 😀
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No, your toast!
and now I fall asleep.
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Thanks Plaridel. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story. I had fun writing this one. 🙂 —Susan
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I love Sir Thomas the Thoughtful – perhaps more brave, manly, and resourceful than the rest combined 😉
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Thanks J. Yes, Sir Thomas knew with all that drinking, the knights wouldn’t be in any fit shape to go on the quest the next day. He knew them well. I’m glad you liked the story. I enjoyed writing it. 🙂 —Susan
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Great story! I love the names, and the thoughtful guy who realised they’d all be hungover in the morning 🙂
Sorry to hear about your husband, but I hope you enjoy your daughter’s visit.
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Thanks Ali. I’m so glad you liked the story. Yes, Sir Thomas knew those men wouldn’t be in fit shape for a quest the next day. Thanks for your sincere wishes about my husband and daughter. 🙂 —Susan
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Dear Susan,
Robert’s Rules of Order: A motion to adjourn is always in order. Very well done.
Rest a while. It will do you good. When you return, may it be with care free eyes and all urdens lifted from your shoulders.
Mahalo and Aloha,
Doug
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Thanks Doug. I’m glad you enjoyed the story Thank you for your good wishes. Mahalo and Aloha to you also. 🙂 —Susan
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Dear Susan,
I raise my cup in a toast to you. You’re a valiant lady with much on your shoulders. Enjoy your break and your daughter’s visit. I’m sure both are welcome.
BTW I’d have been out after the first toast. Clever, well worded story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle. From what I’ve heard, some men in those days fought hard and also drank hard. Thank you for the toast, your good wishes, and .the encouragement. Yes, our daughter’s visit will be very welcome. 🙂 —Susan
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Haha funny story! Reminds me of Douglas Adams and his style of writing.
Enjoy your break! Sometimes you need to let go of the things you love to find things you love even more 🙂
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Thanks Jessie. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story. I deeply appreciate the comparison with a professional writer. Thank you for your good wishes. 🙂 —Susan
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Thomas The Thoughtful is my new hero. Loved your story, enjoy your break and take care.
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Thanks Subroto. I’m really glad you liked the story. I thank you and Thomas The Thoughtful thanks you. Also, thank you for your good wishes; I appreciate that. 🙂 —Susan
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Susan, do take care of hubby and yourself! I love the banquet and the knights. Good ending. That’s like ours, too. We have wine with our supper every night. We seldom can watch a whole movie without falling asleep. 🙂
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Thanks Lily. Thank you for your good wishes. I’m so glad you liked the story. I could never drink much alcohol in beverages. I don’t do it any more, but when I was younger I used to drink a mixed drink or two and it used to make me sleepy also. 🙂 —Susan
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Bravo! Getting a story into 100 words is hard. Have a wonderful time with your family and I’ll look forward to seeing you when you get back.
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Thanks Cate. I’m really glad you liked the story. Thank you for your kind wishes. I’ll still be reading my email.. There are around 100 writers, sometimes more, submitting to Friday Fictioneers these days and it takes a great deal of time to read every story and comment. I’m not going to write a story or read any stories I don’t subscribe to individually for a couple of weeks. I’ll try to keep up with my regular email. I do enjoy writing those 100-word stories. When I begin to write the 100-word stories again in a couple of weeks, I just can’t read all the other stories as I have been doing. In future, I’ll read the stories of those who read mine. 🙂 —Susan
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A charming, fun and clever story, well done. 🙂
I too will miss your presence at Fictioneers, but understand how hard it can be to take part. For different reasons to yours, I rarely get to visit more than 20-24 each time we join in (which is roughly once a month). Like you, I tend to focus more on those who are willing to comment on mine, and form a ‘connection’!
I hope your husband is well again soon, and that you enjoy your break as much as you can in the circumstances. Come back soon! 🙂
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Thanks Joanna. I’m so glad you liked the story. I had fun writing it. Thank you for your kind wishes. 🙂 —Susan
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After lots of drinks people agree with everything. Funny and real!
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Thanks Elizabeth. I’m so glad you liked the story. I had fun writing that one. 🙂 —Susan
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Dear PatriciaRuthSusan, I love your name and hope your husband does better soon. A hip is a hard thing to break and heal. I hope you enjoy your daughters visit and know she will be a comfort to you and probably your husband (good medicine can come from just family!). Please don’t worry at all EVER about reading my stories – I know I’m not that good and I usually just write ‘fluff’ anyway. I loved your story this week – Sir Thomas the Thoughtful was right – Getting drunk the night before a big battle or test is not the smartest thing to do. I’ll send some prayers for you if that’s ok.
Have a lovely visit with your girl and we will miss you very much, but we’ll be here when you return – tell your hubby to GET WELL! Nan 🙂
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Thanks Nan. I deeply appreciate your offer of prayers for us. I’ll pray that your husband heals rapidly also. I hope he’s doing much better. My husband is much better than he was, but he’s still very weak. He had serious chest and throat congestion. The caregiver I hired takes very good care of him. She’s a big help to me also. We’ll all enjoy our daughter’s visit, other relatives included. Everyone loves to see the younger family members come for a visit. I intend, when I start reading and writing again, to read all the stories of those writers who read mine. I enjoy your stories a great deal. I think they’re very good. 🙂 —Susan
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Cute story. I’ll raise my cup and drink to that.
Don’t worry about taking some time off. We all need that. Enjoy your daughter’s visit and best wishes for a speedy recovery for your husband.
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Thanks Russell. I’m really glad you liked the story. Thank you for you kind wishes for my husband. 🙂 —Susan
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Now this was funny, Susan 😛
I’m so sorry to hear of your husband’s injury and illness…and glad to read he’s on the mend. A visit from your daughter will probably be just the cheerfulness needed to speed up healing. rest well,
Ellespeth
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Thanks Ellespeth. I’m so glad you liked the story. I deeply appreciate your sympathy for my husband’s problems and your good wishes. I feel sure also that our daughter’s visit will cheer him up and help healing. 🙂 —Susan
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Susan, you do so much for other people; I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself! So sorry to hear about your husband’s fall, and the headaches with general things. I’m glad you are taking a break to enjoy your girl! I love this story for its authentic fairy tale feel, with humor to make it even more fun. Take care!
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Thanks Dawn, Thank you for your concern and good wishes. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story. I had fun with this one. 🙂 —Susan
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funny. i’ve always liked knight stories. 🙂 i’m very sorry to hear about your husband’s illness, but i’m glad that your daughter’s visiting. i hope you enjoy your vacation. 🙂
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Thanks K.Z. I’m so glad you liked the story. I had fun writing it. Thank you for your sympathy for my husband. 🙂 —Susan
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Sorry I’ve missed out on what’s been happening with you and your family. Hope life is a little more manageable for you and that your beautiful daughter’s visit was lovely for all of you. Loved your story…especially the ending. A good night’s rest does wonders for the mind, body, and soul. I highly recommend it, although I can’t seem to get enough of it. lots of hugs…
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Thank you for reading my entry to the Friday Fictioneers~ I love this story it puts me in mind of many lovely tales of rip-roaring chivalrous knights, I have read in the past ~ I look forward to reading more of your writing after your break. 🙂
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Thanks John. I try to read a good many of the stories, although it’s hard to get to all of them. I’m so glad you liked “The Toast”. I had fun writing that one. I’m back now and hope to be a weekly contributor again. I also look forward to reading your stories in future. 🙂 — Susan
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