FF- Friday Fictioneers
Copyright: Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
"I love the soft murmur of the sea" said Perry to his friend Andy as they rested by the edge of the shore watching the waves break upon the rocky shoals of the beach.
"No wonder you were so eager to come here today," replied Andy.
"Nowhere else on Earth do I feel as at one with Nature and the world as by water's edge," Perry went on. “I think to truly appreciate life you must immerse yourself both mentally and physically into water’s spiritual essence.”
"Well, let's go in for a swim then," suggested Andy.
"What are you, out of your mind? It's fucking freezing in there!"
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I've always loved going to the ocean and riding the waves, but as I've gotten older a curious phenomenon has taken place. The higher my age gets, the lower the temperature of the water seems to go. The last time I was at the beach, the soft murmur of the sea was "Turn up the heat, dammit!"
The story herein represents my take on the picture prompt above, and the takes of the other Friday Fictioneers are available if you click here. I'm sure you'll enjoy.
Meanwhile I'm hitting the snack bar at the beach. Which is heated.
Great humor!
ReplyDeleteMy sentiments about the sea echoed, though not the feeling about it!
Thanks. But it really is cold today!
DeleteHa, ha! This made me smile.
ReplyDeleteYeah, but wait until you go in!
Deleteyour namesake is quite a sensible guy. he doesn't let his emotions get over him. :)
ReplyDeleteTrue, but I'm a little cuter.
DeleteI'm with you, Perry. You know it's cold out there when the shark's teeth are chattering and the penguins are wearing insulated underwear beneath their tuxedos.
ReplyDeleteI'd rather be chunky-dunking in a hot tub with at wet bar.
I'm not sure what chunky-dunking means but as long as you're not in there with me, I'll opt for the hot tub too.
DeleteExcellent build-up to a perfect ending!
ReplyDeletePerfect ending? Good, cause I was going to do a full scale car crash!
DeleteThat sounds about right, Perry. You need to buy one of these wet suits. Hilarious. Well done as always. :D --- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteYes, that's a good idea. I'll be much more comfortable in the snack bar with a wet suit on.
DeleteIt was quite the bromance until the end. Haha. You're right about it being cold, but Perry once you're in, it's perfect...after you get used to it.:) Very funny story!
ReplyDeleteIt seems to take longer and longer for me to get used to it any more. I expect to go to the beach this July and I should be used to it by early 2017
DeleteDear Perry,
ReplyDeleteThat was an abrupt and fitting ending.
Shalom,
Rochelle
If the ending fits, I wear it!
DeleteRight up until that last line, this story had such a tender, real, feel to it. Nice job Perry!
ReplyDeleteDestroying a positive mood is my best thing!
DeleteA wimp as well as a philosopher! He should choose a warmer climate.
ReplyDeleteSounds good. Please send me!
DeleteOh indeed.. never go into those icy waves.. they are there to be admired from a distance... preferably with a spiritual beer.
ReplyDeleteLet's raise our glasses to the fucking freezing water!
DeleteSpiritual immersion is not the same as jumping into cold water, the story-Perry is absolutely right. I'm sure he'll find a way to immerse himself in spirits instead. :)
ReplyDelete--Gah Learner
Sounds like a better idea! Join me?
DeleteYup! I might get my feet wet but that’s it. I prefer a heated pool for swimming.
ReplyDeleteYes, me too. Unfortunately it's generally not heated in the way I'd like.
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