Schuster


PHOTO PROMPT © Ronda Del Boccio

Much like Br’er Rabbit had his brier patch, Schuster had his garage.

Schuster was looking forward to retirement. So, however, was his wife. In preparation, she penned an extensive ‘honey do’ list. To wit, Schuster, devised a plan.

Oh, he ‘fixed’ the bathroom plumbing, but flooded the basement. He ‘repaired’ the basement water damage, but shorted out the electricity. He ‘rewired’ the electricity, but nearly burned the house down.

Finally in desperation, his wife banished him to the garage.

And there stretched on in his recliner, beer fridge just a short reach away, he is enjoying his retirement, Schuster style.

Written for Friday Fictioneers

63 thoughts on “Schuster”

  15. Dear Violet,

    This one had me laughing. Schuster knew exactly what he was doing. At the same time his actions seem to be self-destructive as well. Wasn’t it his house, too? On the other hand he’s giving her space, something so important. 😉 (My husband and I are both retired…his parttime job is my saving grace.) Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  28. Don’t they talk to each other? If I were his wife I’d get a divorce. I suspect he expects a clean house, meal on the table, clean clothes… Clever story, sadly too true for many couples.

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