Greg, Jimmy, John, Pete and I

Posted on April 24, 2014April 24, 2014 by MrBinks Posted in WritingTagged 100 words, alcohol, booze, drink, fiction, flash fiction, music, night out, photo prompt, short story, writing

It began like any other, civilised, night out.
A few beers, a glass or four of Pinot and several shots later, things took a turn.

Gregory started it. He’d just started randomly singing to himself.

That’s when Jimmy picked up the lute and began belting out this awesome riff.
Did you know Jimbob played the lute?

John started strumming a beautiful rosewood classical guitar and Pete and I tapped out percussion on anything with a surface.

It was truly epic, man. It was probably the best song in the world.

But no, we’re not allowed back to the Polo Lounge.

Submitted for Friday Fictioneers photo prompt. See if you can write a piece of flash fiction in 100 words.

19 thoughts on “Greg, Jimmy, John, Pete and I”

April 24, 2014 at 10:38 am Reply
karin says:

Brilliant, I can really picture the scene in the rest of the photo!
1. April 24, 2014 at 2:08 pm Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  : ) Thanks, Karin.
April 24, 2014 at 12:14 pm Reply
Jessie Ansons says:

Haha love it. You always think you’re much more talented/better looking/a better dancer after a few Pinots…
1. April 24, 2014 at 2:09 pm Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  But.. but… I AM! Right?
April 24, 2014 at 1:22 pm Reply
faithsfire says:

Like it! Gave me a good giggle at the scene I pictured in my mind… actually, reminded me of a couple of nights that I’d probably be better to forget…that is, if I could remember them to begin with…LOL 🙂
1. April 24, 2014 at 2:10 pm Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  Good stuff! Thanks for reading : )
April 24, 2014 at 2:31 pm Reply
aliciajamtaas says:

The end of this is spot on. Oh, and the beginning and end, too. I enjoyed the voice of the narrator. Thank you.
1. April 24, 2014 at 2:34 pm Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  Love this comment, thank you! 🙂
April 24, 2014 at 8:44 pm Reply
Jan Brown says:

Haha! Great story! Here’s my question: Do they actually remember the song? 🙂
1. April 25, 2014 at 8:48 am Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  I think we all know the answer to that one…
April 24, 2014 at 10:38 pm Reply
Courtney Wright says:

Love it!! 🙂
1. April 25, 2014 at 8:48 am Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  aww thanks, Courtney.
April 25, 2014 at 10:30 am Reply
Sandra says:

Some of the best music starts that way. And ends. I’ve heard the Polo Lounge has no class anyway… 😉 Nice one.
April 25, 2014 at 10:39 am Reply
Liz Young says:

Truly epic, man!
April 25, 2014 at 1:18 pm Reply
sustainabilitea says:

Some people just have no appreciation of the finer thing of life. 🙂 Your story has undoubtedly happened more often, at least in some incarnation, than some of us would like to admit…or even remember.

janet
April 25, 2014 at 9:38 pm Reply
elappleby says:

Loved it. What a way to be barred from the bar 🙂
April 26, 2014 at 9:35 am Reply
patriciaruthsusan says:

Funny story. XD Well it was their final performance but I bet everyone there will remember them. XD Well written. 🙂
April 26, 2014 at 10:36 am Reply
rochellewisoff says:

Dear Mr. Binks,

Sounds like the narrator is a legend in his own mind. There has to be a reason they’re no longer allowed in the Polo Lounge. Good one.

Shalom,

Rochelle
April 28, 2014 at 5:33 pm Reply
Nan Falkner says:

Hey, let’s TP them – little snots! Your story is wonderful! Thanks, Nan 🙂