POWER TO THE PEOPLE
The receptionist greeted him. “Go straight up – floor four.”
As he exited the lift someone grabbed his arm. “Thank
goodness you’re here!”
Theo hadn’t expected such a welcome – then he saw the contraption. They thrust him onto the saddle, put his feet on the pedals. “There’s no sun or wind today, so you’re the dynamo.”
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A bit of silliness for a change! This has been a busy week and looks like continuing that way, so I've posted my story pretty much as it came out - hope it amuses you!
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting us and to Brenda Cox for the photo.
In case you missed it, my latest book CAROUSEL is now on Amazon - you can find it by clicking on the cover on this page.
That's so funny, Lizy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen, I was smiling as I wrote it!
DeleteWell, at least it's carbon neutral
ReplyDeleteUnless he breaks wind!
DeleteHow funny! Great take.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it!
DeleteGreat story, Lizy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mason!
DeleteHaha, that's brilliant Liz, thanks for the laugh!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your comment, Keith!
DeleteHeheh, that was fun. Just wait until hamster wheels generate power. :D
ReplyDeleteI guess it's possible, if you could get it past animal welfare¡
DeletePedal faster, Theo, we're hoping for a fry-up for breakfast :-)
ReplyDeleteTheo will need one after all that exercise!
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that wasn't the job Theo was expecting. Faster, Theo! Faster!
Shalom,
Rochelle
I guess it wasn't in the job description!
DeleteVery fuuny, Liz. A bit mean to spring it on him like that but then again who's going to volunteer for that job.
ReplyDeleteI know I wouldn't, but I know a chap of 85 who still cycles for fun!
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