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PHOTO PROMPT © Sean Fallon
“Mum, what’s that on the window sill?”
“A jar of batteries.”
“Yes, I know what it is but…”
“Why ask then?”
“I mean, why have you got a jar of batteries?”
Tim looked at his wife, she frowned and whispered, “Not before Christmas Tim, we’ll look at homes after the holiday.”
“You never know when you’re going to need a battery.”
“Not a jar full though mum. There must be more essential things to spend your pension on.”
On Christmas morning the children gleefully opened their presents, every box emblazoned with the words “Batteries not included.”
Grandma fetched the jar.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries.
Michael Wynn 
Good old grandma!
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We like Grandmas. 🙂
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I nearly said that to you!
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She’ll remain a treasure forever…!
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Thanks Carolyn
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Batteries are always needed (we have a big jar as well…) and yes it happens that we need them big time.
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Seems batteries are very important this week, thanks Bjorn
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I am Grandma! I always collect batteries and you never want to run out, especially when there are children in the house. Love your story! 🙂
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Thanks for the lovely comment, I’m glad you liked it
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My pleasure Hun 🙂
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Grandma’s come to the rescue, and make things happen – although like batteries, they lose their energy, especially if they end up in a home. Love your short story.
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Yeah they lose their energy and sometimes their marbles but her son seems to be jumping the gun a bit here.
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Thanks Clare,
They lose their energy and sometimes their marbles but the son has jumped the gun a bit here.
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O well done grandma, and well done you, loved the twist at the end.
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Thanks Michael
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Grandma is a smart woman. Always keep a good supply of batteries on hand. Seems like everything ends up needing them at the same time.
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Still smart. I’m learning a lot about how people view batteries and what they do with them from this prompt.
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mine are in a plastic tub! Got to be prepared! Great story.
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Thank you
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A sweet and thoughtful Grandma!
I like your story!
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Thanks for your kind reply
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I’ve got a bit of a thing about batteries too. The OH likes rechargeables so I keep a secret stash of AAA’s. Nice story, and I hope they’re ashamed of themselves – looking at homes indeed.
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This has definitely been a prompt for the battery lovers. I never realised there were so many battery people out there. 🙂
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Dear Michael,
Another vote for Grandma here. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Preparation won!
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Thanks for reading
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Hahaha! Grandma knows best! What a delightful read, Michael. 😀 😀
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Yeah, she’s not ready for the scrap heap just yet, eh?
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True that! 😀
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Glad you liked it
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Let’s hear it for grandmothers!
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Grandmas are getting a lot of support, I feel like the leader of the Grandma Liberation Front 🙂
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Good work, Grandma! You definitely know what you’re doing. ☺ great take on the prompt.
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Thank you, another vote for Grandma
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Hah, that will teach them. Allow a bit of excentricity in older people’s lives without thinking they lost it. They may have good reasons the younger crowd simply doesn’t understand. Great story.
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Thanks. Glad you liked it.
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Grandma’s not silly. I hope she manages to stay out of the ‘home’ a little while yet. Lovely story.
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Hope so too, thanks
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