IAIN KELLY

CLOUD SPOTTING

Agnes held the cloud spotting book up to the sky. ‘Cumulonimbus, I’m sure of it. What do you think?’

‘I see a dragon breathing fire.’

‘Very good, but I’m trying to spot the actual types of clouds. 10 points for a Cumulonimbus, quite a common one.’

Archie sighed. This was not the Hawaii vacation he had imagined. He pointed at another cloud. ‘That one’s a shapely woman in a swimsuit diving into the sea.’

Agnes snapped the book shut and slapped it against Archie’s head. ‘I can see where your imagination always ends up! Come on, we’ve got a tour of the lava rock museum at three.’

‘Yes, dear.’


Copyright Bradley Harris

Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more detailsย HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

To read stories of 100 words based on this weekโ€™s prompt, visitย HERE.

You can read more of the Archie and Agnes stories HERE.

52 responses to “CLOUD SPOTTING”

  1. neilmacdon Avatar

    Even imagination has its “strange attractors”

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I’m with Archie – in your imagination is often the best place to be.

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  2. Sadje Avatar

    I can see a bunny too.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Fun seeing what others have spotted in the clouds this week ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        We each see with our minds not eyes.

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  3. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    Cirrus-ly? She’s no fun!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I can always rely on you for a quality pun Keith! Much appreciated.

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  4. mjlstories Avatar

    Poor Archie! Perhaps he could take a wrong turn on the way to the museum and run!!!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, he may find an excuse to sneak away for an afternoon at the beach! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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  5. pensitivity101 Avatar

    ‘Yes dear,’ the two most important words in a marriage after ‘I do’! Love it.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, that’s the truth! Thanks Di

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  6. magickmermaid Avatar

    Poor Archie needs a little “alone time”.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Don’t we all! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. TheDreamGirlWrites Avatar

    I am such a Archie. I love cloud-gazing and thinking of all the things it can look like!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Me too ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. plaridel Avatar

    yep, we tend to see what we wanted to see. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Tannille Avatar

    Youโ€™d think heโ€™d learn after all these years. ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Yep, Agnes is never going to let him away with it!

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  10. msjadeli Avatar

    Oh my, time to “get lost” until the flight back to the mainland. No way I’d waste Hawaii with that abusive wet blanket.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, harsh! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. msjadeli Avatar

        ๐Ÿ™‚

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  11. Bill Avatar

    Oh, the wake up call of the smack on the head. Nicely done, Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
  12. draliman Avatar

    Poor Archie. Maybe he’ll get to go to the beach tomorrow!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Under strict supervision though!

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  13. Bear Avatar
    Bear

    Chuckling… how you’ve captured a vacay with my beloved hubby. Points out cloud types, constellations, radio towers… wonder if he ever sees the sheer beauty. Great story,

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. GHLearner Avatar

    He better beware, after the lava rocks comes the hike up a volcano… I’d rather spend my time with her than with him although I love seeing pictures in the clouds, too.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      He’s definitely not up for a hike! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  15. Dale Avatar

    Opposites attract… but do get tedious in the long wrong. They should probably take separate vacations!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Now that’s the recipe for a good marriage! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Dale Avatar

        Right? ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Nobbinmaug Avatar

    The old itinerary vs simple enjoyment debate. They need to find a compromise.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Half and half might work best!

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  17. Na'ama Yehuda Avatar

    Ha! I hope their … um … visions … for the vacation, coalesce after dark … ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  18. pennygadd51 Avatar

    Nice gentle humour, Iain. Archie capitulates easily enough; I guess he knows which side his bread’s buttered! In view of his obvious desires, perhaps he should order a bottle of champagne at dinner. I’m sure that would soften Agnes’s heart.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, nice idea! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Danny James Avatar

    Should be fun at the museum.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Maybe it will be and they’ll both be happy!

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  20. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    What a buzz kill Agnes is. I like his idea of a Hawaiian vacation much better. Good one.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Rochelle

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  21. Laurie Bell Avatar

    Oh poor Archie!
    A fun picture of married life, Iain

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Laurie

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  22. Margaret Avatar

    Nothing like the occasional crack on the back of the noggin with a thick book to keep a dreamer’s head out of the clouds. Fun story.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Ha, thanks Margaret

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  23. Stine Writing Avatar

    Love the realistic take! I wonder what they are going to see in the lava flows!!!

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  24. jillyfunnell Avatar

    That awful moment just into a holiday when he realises he’s with the wrong person. I’d get on a plane to somewhere else but maybe that’s just me! So well told.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Jilly ๐Ÿ™‚

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  25. Sandra Avatar

    I’m wondering whether he’s quite hit the spot in terms of compatibility…

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Maybe they have other interests in common!

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