By, Nan Claire Falkner
Get ready, get set, GO!
4 black labs took off likety split headed for the red dome.
Each year, the Marsh families had a race and whoever’s dog came in last, had to buy the beer for the next years race. Roly’s owner had won 4 years straight. Fred was tired of buying the beer and really wanted the first prize this year a Brand New Neon Yellow Tennis Ball for his dog, Willie.
Folks said it was pretty low down what he did to win though, he tied his girlfriends foo-foo dog that was in heat, under the dome.
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Woof! Woof! Now where is that Beer, ha, ha.
Thanks big guy!
Dear Nan,
Unless the other dogs were all female, I’m surprised the race didn’t end in a dead heat. 😉 I love your title. Cute story…I give it two paws up.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Sara – Roly was a black Lab that loved tennis balls. He is now is tennis ball heaven. Good for him.
I’m not Sarah 😉
Thank you Rochelle, I think the dogs were all male, but that would be something if they weren’t. Dogs are so crazy over tennis balls – at least Labs are.
Sorry Rochelle – Mike showed me how to work this thing – I hope I don’t do it again, but I’m a Ninny, so we’ll hope for the best. Thanks for everything you do Rochelle, you are awesome!
cute cute story – you’ve always been so cleaver 🙂 I love that 🙂
Thanks Sara, I appreciate your comment 🙂 Nan
Ha!ha!This was so hilarious & creative,Nan-loved it 🙂
Thank you so much for reading me! I loved your story too. See you later this week, I hope, Nan
Yes,am back Nan-will be posting as soon as I finish responding to the pile of responses that are waiting in queue and make something t!o eat for hubby who has just returned from office and is as always hungry,lol
now that was clever. i wonder what the others will do next year to upstage him.
Dogs are so much fun – and I really love Labs or Retrievers. They love tennis balls and they also are interested in other things too. Thanks, Nan
Wonderful title and humorous story, Nan! I love that it’s simple good fun, and not something that ends with dead dogs! 😉
Thanks for reading – I really appreciate your opinion! Nan
My pleasure, Nan.
toof funny! Smart way to fix the race!
Oh, that is cruel. I bet the beer is going to taste good though. Funny, imaginative take. 🙂
Thanks Amy, I know it’s cruel but it really would happen if their was a female dog nearby. I love dogs. Thanks, Nan
Enjoyed this! Let’s hope the other dogs were female 🙂
I actually laughed out loud.
Thanks for your comment – my kids thought it was good too. Nan
Ha.. Yes I can see that desperation to win was worth some sacrifices .. Just wander what his girl thought
Thanks Bjorn, I’m glad you stopped by. I think his girl probably left him – don’t you?
Hi Nan,
I’ve heard that sex sells, but I didn’t know sex causes dogs to excel. Fun and imaginative story. Ron
Thanks for reading Ron – Dogs crack me up – especially the Labs and Retrievers. All my sons have had dogs and they will eat anything. Thanks, Nan
Love the title and the story. Whatever works, I guess.
janet
🙂 That should do the trick I guess.
Clever ploy, but I hope it doesn’t escalate next year!
I hope it doesn’t either – what would you do – go get a harem? Thanks for the comment. Nan
Nan this is hilarious! It may have been low down for Fred to do this, but certainly ingenious!
Thanks Tinkerbelle! Hope you have a good week! Nan
i bet the female dog was just as surprised as the girlfriend seeing the dogs charging down the bridge…poor things. 😛 – enjoyable story, Nan.
Thanks Sun for reading. I didn’t think about that, but that would be a little scary thinking you were about to be attacked by a mob of dogs that would lick you to death. Nan
Funny story and well written. That was sure to work.
That’s a great story, Nan. Love the voice.
Talk about playing dirty!
A lovely story that made me laugh 🙂
Thanks – Who was it said the only thing worthwhile is winning? Nan
A clever doggy version of staking the virgin to the post as a sacrifice to the dragon. I hope St George came along and rescued her. And the way it reads, it’s the DOG who loses that buys the beer, not its owner. But maybe that’s what you intended! You captured well an aspect of human nature here. Ann
Thanks for reading. Poor doggies have to do all the work sometimes – especially the ones in Alaska. People will do anything to win. Nan
Really? Alaska is one of the places I’d like to visit. I’d better do it outside of the doggie racing season.
I’m with Rochelle–unless Roly’s a female, I have a feeling Fred’s going to be buying more than beer.
Funny! Nan
Lighthearted and fun Nan! I enjoyed your “flash” (short, short) story very much. Great use of the photo prompt! Keep up the good work! 🙂
Your story is cute but your title is hilarious!
Thank you so very much – It’s hard to come up with a new story each week – but that is what makes it so much fun! Thank you for reading! Nan
Fun story Nan! Good going! 🙂
Thanks Jackie, I liked yours too! Nan
Funny story. All’s fair in love and dog racing, right? It’s just a matter of finding the best motivation.
Thanks David, yes I agree, all’s fair when you’re racing for beer someone else has to pay for! Nan 🙂
Thanks for reading – I thought it was kind of funny too. Nan
HaHa! If his girlfriend is not aware of Fred’s plan he might find himself sleeping in the doghouse! 🙂
I say, “All’s fair.” when it comes to neighborhood races, anyway. Neat story.
Cheers!
Marie Gail
Thanks for reading Marie Gail! I like your writing too – A Lot! Nan 🙂
Thanks so much. I’m sorry it took me so long to arrive here and read your work. Glad I found it. It’s like unwrapping a present every time.
LOL! Only you, nan, could come up with the foo-foo dog in heat as a lure!