RRRRR - Coming Late Excuses - Entries only thread
Totte
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This is where we post our entries for the RRRRR - Coming Late Excuses contest.
The format should be (to make tallying and setting up voting easier).
TAG:#ImageNumber
Entry Title
Entry Text ( a handful of lines, not a Shakespeare book )
The Image
Example (Not an entry):
Jack:#01
Title: A tree fell on my car
When Jack was to go to a boring meeting, he came very late and his excuse was that a tree had fallen on his car
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Tag:Totte#1
The street was blocked
Nick was late for class and excused himself with that they had blocked to road at the crossing of State Street and Johnson Avenue because they were shooting scenes for a new StarWars spinoff series on the street.
tag:luci45#1
Zombie Apocalypse
Charlotte was unable be on time for Marlie's bookclub because of a zombie apocalypse.
tag:bohemian3#1
The Technology Imp Unplugged my Alarm Clock
Apparently after a strange night of cosplay
Tag: Totte#2
A Damselle in distress
A young, pretty and helpless poor girl missed her ferry so I had to convince an eccentric milionaire to give her a ride with his boat.
tag:bohemian3#2
One Last Kiss Before Sail
But dearheart, you do understand sailing a boat is not the same as flying a plane, don't you?
tag:MelanieL#1
The Martial Artist
I was on my way, but a crazy martial arts guy insisted that I sit and watch his full routine. Hey, he had a whole bunch of scary pointy things, so I had to stay and watch.
TAG: obanion#1
TITLE: Overkill Much, Miss Spelvin…?
“Well, this certainly explains why you’ve been coming in late every day since the lockdown ended. You know, a simple face-covering would have been entirely adequate, and would save a lot of time. And where the hell is the custodian!? This place is a mess!”
“He wasn’t considered ‘essential’.”
“I would beg to differ!”
tag:bohemian3#3
Helped a Stranger...
"Sorry I'm late for work - A couple celebrating their 25th anniversary asked me to snap a picture. The old guy was trying to look all sexy, and that sorta creeped me out. But then a waitress-slash-actress-slash-student asked to spray paint me and pose for a performance art piece she is doing for drama school. I was just being nice... and you're going to write me up for being late?..."
"Oh. I suppose I shold go home and shower. Hope I don't run into any strangers needing help."
Tag:barbult#1
There's a Hole in my Bucket!
Hello? Yes, this is Floyd Dazzle. I'm going to be late for my eye appointment. I'm not done painting my cottage. The siding is rough wood, like tree bark and it is covered with moss. My brush is too small and there's a hole in my bucket. But don't worry. I'm still wearing the protective goggles you gave me!
tag:MelanieL#2
A Modern Siren
He had to stop the boat - maybe she needed help?
But when she started singing, nothing else in the world seemed to matter. Even the grasshopper who had hitched a ride seemed entranced.
tag:luci45#2
Saving Fluffy
tag:aprilshowers2065#1
Shortcut
Sorry honey, looks like we're going to be late to the party. We may have taken a wrong turn while trying to use that shortcut Lisa suggested...
TAG: obanion#2
Title: Well, This Morning Commute Went Seriously South in a Hurry…!
“Um…, you probably ought to take the bypass. Because that thing is liable to booger-up traffic like you cannot even BEGIN to imagine!”
tag:luci45 #3
Pigeon Billpay
WorldWide ConCom Wireless Communication Services would not accept payments online. They sent bills by carrier pigeon because mail service was unreliable. Ronnie and DumDum tried in vain to explain to the company's toon android representative that they always received bills very late and couldn't possibly pay them on time.
Tag:Totte#3
I had to do my citizen duties
I was selected to be the referee of the annual Jump like a horse in a dress contest
tag:MelanieL#3
Dragon Attack
Honestly, Boss, we set off in good time for work, but while we were walking across the bridge over the ravine there was a dragon attack! We had to take cover until they flew away.
tag:MelanieL#4
The Gentlemanly Thing to Do
So sorry I'm late. I was on the way to meet you, but when I was driving past that fancy hotel I was flagged down by a lady in trouble. I could hardly refuse to help. It was the gentlemanly thing to do.
tag:aprilshowers2065#2
Why The Paper Is Always Late
Bad Squiggles! I've told you a thousand times; only political canvassers and door-to-door salespeople!
Tag: Totte #4
A revelation on the road
While passing St Jack's Cathedral on the new highway, heading to the reenactment , we had a revelation, we saw angels, and they stopped us and asked about our extended car warranty.
Tag: Daventaki #1
Strange Land
Never fall asleep at the park, you never know what you will wake up to.
Tag: katfeete #1
A Minor Setback
Due to an unfortunate choice of escape vehicle, the Comtesse Camelia regrets she will be late to tea.
Tag: barbult#2
Too Many Choices
She asked him to pick up a poinsettia for the Christmas dinner party. Who knew there were so many choices? Darius is paralyzed with indecision. Dinner will be cold before he gets there.
Tag: Daventaki #2
Short Cut
That shortcut my partner recommended did not turn out to be short......
Tag: barbult #3
I Had To Serve Lunch
Ana-Sofia didn't get home in time to see her favorite soap opera, because it was her turn to serve lunch.
Tag:Totte#5
I just had to get the perfect birthday present for my boyfriend
Sylvia was to be bridesmaid at her best friends wedding, but on the way to the wedding she saw a big sale at military antiques store and she needed a present for her boyfriend's upcoming birthday.
Tag: Daventaki #3
Oooppssss
"I don't know what happened officer" as he hopes noone seen him wreck the motorbike..
tag:luci45#4
The Cats
The cats arrived late, because they are cats. The inn had already closed for the season, but the owner, who liked cats, told the gardner, who liked cats, to give them comfortable lodgings when they arrived.
Tag: vamok#1
Robot Romance
Look Sarge, I know we are late having the freight loaded, Everything was going fine until 'she' showed up shaking her shiny chassis all over the place. The next thing we know they are staring into each other's eye and...whoa whoa, whoa, is he proposing?!
tag:aprilshowers2065#3
Devil's Cage
Afraid the delivery of the documents you wanted is going to be late. Using the route past the too aptly named, "Devil's Cage" turned out to be a bad idea. Accidently colliding with the giant snake demoness didn't help matters, either.
tag:luci45 #5
How Captain Ed Lost His TV Children's Show
Captain Ed locked himself in his dressing room for over an hour because of a wardrobe issue.
"You want to know why I am late? Because this is not a good idea. I will not wear this! What? No, this is not 'metrosexual.' This is not K-Pop. This is something your mother bought on sale 10 years ago."