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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 17-Mar-20 10:39:32

William Shakespeare is one of several writers who produced great works when stuck behind closed doors (he was in quarantine when he wrote King Lear.)

With our own 'Fifty Shades of Grey Hair' - see classics for the thread - firmly in mind, we thought it might be time for us to gather together and write a new great work between us. Who wants to start?!

Calendargirl Mon 30-Mar-20 12:32:59

“But you’re not allowed to visit him at the moment, we’re in Lockdown! Or haven’t you heard? Who is your dad anyway? Why, it doesn’t matter if he’s an MP, or even if he was an MP once, you have to Stay at Home!!!!

trisher Mon 30-Mar-20 12:07:42

Sobbing our hero collapsed into the nearest seat as the bus careered through the countryside. "I just wanted to visit my dad" she sobbed. "It's his 78th birthday today and I'd planned such a party. That's why I got these shoes."

Calendargirl Mon 30-Mar-20 11:01:23

decided to hijack the bus, using the climax of the Dirty Harry film as a template, hopefully without having to resort to any of the violence however.

Annaram1 Mon 30-Mar-20 10:16:44

But the driver was incensed about being called a numbskull and said "I aint taking no instructions from you Miss, and I'll thank you to kindly get off my bus this instant or we will sit here all day, Jimmy Choos or MB I don't care." He got out his pack of cheese sandwiches and began to eat them, laughing at his power. The other passengers began to mutter amongst themselves and

Calendargirl Sat 28-Mar-20 18:48:18

Either Downton Abbey or Belgravia, whichever is nearer.

trisher Sat 28-Mar-20 18:37:38

shoved the copper off the bus and yelled at the driver "Drive, you numbskull and never mind Nether Wallop we're going to

Annaram1 Sat 28-Mar-20 17:52:49

"Arrest me then!" she laughed, "and if you do I will clobber you with my Manolo Blahnik in a very delicate place!" And with that she

Calendargirl Sat 28-Mar-20 15:46:58

‘They’re not Jimmy Choos, they’re Manolo Blahnik, anyone can see that” yelled the copper.
“I’m arresting you on suspicion of wearing stolen designer shoes, plus they don’t even fit properly”.

May7 Sat 28-Mar-20 14:35:02

Leave my Jimmy choos alone they cost me a pretty penny I'll have you know.she shrieked at the copper.

Calendargirl Sat 28-Mar-20 11:44:57

“For heaven’s sake, you’re going to get us killed! Give him your damn handbag, it doesn’t even match those ridiculous shoes!

Oopsadaisy3 Sat 28-Mar-20 11:12:53

‘Your money or your life he demanded’ , this was no Dixon of Dock Green ! This was the phantom loo roll snatcher of Upper Wallop, failing loo rolls he is quite partial to money or jewels.
She picked up her haaaaaandbag and smacked him around the head’ im in no mood for this ‘ she yelled.
The bus driver turned to her and said.......

trisher Sat 28-Mar-20 11:08:36

"I'm on the F***ing bus to Nether Wallop. My feet hurt. I need a manicure. My hair needs cutting and wouldn't mind having a facial. But everything is shut. I have no idea where my next loo roll is coming from" But even as she spoke the bus came to a stop and a masked policeman boarded it

henetha Sat 28-Mar-20 10:57:21

hitch-hike on the back of Tinkerbell from Neverland, but she was in a foul mood and said

May7 Fri 27-Mar-20 23:15:04

But surely Luton Airport has closed down its flights so how did you really waft in? Was it on a gossamer feather or a

Calendargirl Fri 27-Mar-20 12:36:22

discreetly eased her size 10 feet out of her size 9 Manolo Blahnik crimson stilettos. They had been 50% off in the sale, she couldn’t resist them, but, by heck, they did pinch her little toe!

trisher Fri 27-Mar-20 11:50:20

Nether Wapping" So she hopped on board and hoped no one would notice that she was transgender. On the bus she fixed her make up and

henetha Fri 27-Mar-20 10:43:10

"Where I bin waiting for ages for a plane to Alicante. But all that appeared was a number 9 bus going to....

Calendargirl Fri 27-Mar-20 06:59:10

“Have you been wafted here from Paradise?”

“Nah, Luton Airport!”

BradfordLass73 Fri 27-Mar-20 00:48:34

She found herself in a strange land.

'Forsooth Maiden,' said a voice, 'thou hast a strange countenance, from whence cometh thou?'

BoadiceaJones Thu 26-Mar-20 23:56:17

illuminate a 60 watt light bulb. That wasn't enough to fire up his electric car. Or his flashlight. so he could continue on his journey. Panic-stricken, he stumbled out into the darkness, where he was enshrouded in the evil-smelling gloom. Three paces he took, when suddenly

Jane10 Thu 26-Mar-20 22:25:32

Power the tiny creature could grant him. It was only enough to...

May7 Thu 26-Mar-20 21:53:46

Sorry wasnt quick enough back to Cherrychezzy

May7 Thu 26-Mar-20 21:51:41

However as with all rulers power often coincides with greed so our Hero began to gather up all the ...

CherryCezzy Thu 26-Mar-20 21:50:16

Yes, yes I will rule, I will rule roughshod over this scourge that is ravaging the peoples of this world. The sublime wisdom I have will find the cure but I will have the power to ...

Calendargirl Thu 26-Mar-20 21:49:02

“You don’t want much, do you? I said one small wish.”