BILL’S FOLLY
It took Bill a month to build the tower, block by
block.
Bill’s Folly, the town called it, but he ignored the
jibes. He packed his battered car with tins and packets, bought a primus stove
and bottled water.
The day he hired a crane the whole town turned out to
watch his car creak skywards, trailing a rope ladder.
His pockets bulging with last-minute purchases, Bill
climbed the ladder and pulled it up behind him.
“You want pensioners to self-isolate? Fine – but you’ll
get a bucket-load of my shit every day to remind you I’m still here.”
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From this story you'll probably guess that I'm over 70 and not happy to be termed 'elderly'! After a last trip to the garden centre today to buy vegetable seeds, my husband and I will be self-isolating - I just hope the weather is good for gardening! Keep well, all of you who so kindly read and comment on my weekly story, and thanks to Rochelle who keeps us going.
Wonderful story with a great punch line. Sounds like he's a modern day Noah:-)
ReplyDeleteWell, he was isolating only himself, but I get what you mean!
DeleteCharming! Totally believable though and somewhat understandable.
ReplyDeleteApologies for the offensive word, Patsy, but he spoke as he felt!
DeleteA tall tale, Lizy
ReplyDeleteHeehee! Very neat!
DeleteHahahaha classic, Liz! ��
ReplyDeleteGlad it raised a laugh, Marion.
DeleteAnother pissed-off pensioner...deeply regretting being labelled 'old and vulnerable' especially when that's not how it feels most days. Great story.
ReplyDeleteAre you referring to yourself too, Unknown? Thanks.
Deletei don't think it's a folly at all. it's about a man's quest for relevance.
ReplyDeleteAnd irrelevant is exactly how a lot of people feel right now.
DeleteKind of cutting off his nose to spite his face but hey... on his terms, right?
ReplyDeleteRight!
DeleteWow, not quite the community spirit we're looking for, Bill!
ReplyDeleteEveryone copes in their own way. At least he's not coughing in a crowd or mugging old ladies for toilet rolls.
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteNow that's taking self isolation to a new level...in the most literal sense.
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS At least we can distance physically but we still have Friday Fictioneers.
Social media at its best! Stay safe,. Rochelle x
DeleteThat's a lovely pungent last line, Liz! I'm self-isolating, too, even though I'm only 68 - my wife is over 70 and has too many risk factors for us to take chances.
ReplyDeleteEven 68 isn't considered young in these situations. Stay safe x
DeleteI thought for sure you were going to say the flood was coming and he had the last laugh. I'm already tired of self-isolation, even though not much has changed in my world. Good luck on the gardening weather!
ReplyDeleteYou're a writer, Jade - write something!
DeleteYeah, I wondered what he was going to do about the lack of plumbing. . .
ReplyDeleteEver practical, Linda! :)
DeleteOh! I love this! I like Bill, very much.
ReplyDeleteNot unknown... It's me Alicia Jamtaas.
DeleteThanks Alicia - I like Bill's attitude. Not very PC, I know, but still...
DeleteThat IS social distancing.
ReplyDeleteAntisocial distancing, perhaps? 😄
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