This is my effort for Friday Fictioneers. For all you American bloggers who have a problem with ‘prawns’ substitute ‘shrimp’. Not my fault you have it wrong!!
You reckon we could make it?
No worries.
How far do you think?
Hard to say.
You think that’s where they’re hiding?
Have to be. It’s big enough.
That’s what I think too.
They like a big cave.
They do.
So what’s the plan?
Plan?
Yeah we should have a plan.
Probably a good idea.
Got the net?
Yeah.
The boiler on?
Yes, I’m organized.
Lets go on three.
Three.
Go, go, go.
There, there, there.
Wow look at that.
That’s what I call a catch of sky prawns.
Lets get out of here before….
Jet!
Idiot! The prawns!!
Morpethroad 
Dear Summerstommy,
Shrimp or prawns, they mean the same thing…Good Eats! Sky fishing must be challenging.;) Nice dialogue.
shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle. Sky prawns, very tricky to catch, you have to rush them, then go like the dickens.
Made me think of Forrest Gump! Cute and funny take on this photo. I struggled a bit until I paid more attention to the colours.
Thanks Gabriella. Yes I agree my first thought was ?? But its fun to try isn’t it.
Very good fun. It’s one of my favourite challenges. A very friendly one too.
Yes when you consider we all start off on the same level playing field and then be amazed by what others see in the prompt. So much fun to be part of.
SS hmm sky prawns you say?? Rubs chin ‘curiouser & curiouser’ 😉
Yes, and your point is?? Thanks RM your comments as always are enjoyable to read.
Just the visual I had chasing prawns in the sky and I haven’t had a glass of wine as yet 🙂 and thank you SS2 😉
Well you have to quick and then watch out for the bloody planes coming through its a tough gig.
laughing out loud
As you should be….lol
That was refreshingly weird. 🙂 Nice job~
Thanks David that’s the challenge each week to think well outside the square!! Thank you for your comment.
this is something different and creative 🙂
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate that you see my effort as creative.
Quite a unique take on the prompt.
Thanks Sandra. To stretch the imagination is a lot of fun.
I’d call ’em “prawns” too! Sounds tasty. Are they going to open a restaurant?
Thank you rckjones. The restaurant is a good idea providing they find a more effective way of avoiding aircraft.Thanks for following my blog.
This reminds me of looking for shapes in the clouds and the difficulty of trying to point them out to others. What a wild time your story was! I thought the clouds looked like the ocean so it’s not such a giant leap, is it? 🙂
janet
Thanks Janet. See we with ‘great minds’ do think alike.
Too right, prawn not shrimp. Prawn is my son’s nickname; causes all sorts of confusion as we live in Canada!
Thanks Jen. In Australia they are definitely prawns. Is your son a small boy?
He’s less than 9 months old, so yes. The name stems from before he was born though.
Ahhh I do understand, my daughter has a child who was called Poppy, again the same thing a before birth name.
So silly, made me giggle.
Thanks Dawn. I am glad I was able to make you giggle. A response from one’s readers is always good to see.
AnElephantCant stop chuckling!
Thanks Mr Elephantcant I appreciate your comment and that you are still laughing.
SOmehow I get the feeling this will be a “one and done” attempt. Were any parachutes harmed in the execution of the “plan”?
Thank you for your comment Joe. Believe it or not they were back the next day, seems sky prawns are a delicious and fetch a great price.
You have a good eye to spy prawns in the sky. Great take on the photo.
Thanks for your comment.yes you do and an even better eye to avoid the aircraft.
Extremely creative, and a good time for all your readers! Well done.
Thanks Jan I’m very happy with the responses to this one.
Fantastic dialogue, very amusing.
Thanks Carol. I do enjoy writing in this way.
I always wondered what they caught in the sea of clouds.
delightful
Thank you for your comment, well now you know…..amazing what you can find up in the clouds.
I caught some sky prawns at the harvest moon with a grim reaper. Who needs a jet? Ha. Boil them?better raw with Worcestershire – if they’re true cloud fresh ones.
Hey was that you I saw up there? You know the secret my friend. Thanks for the comment.
Great dialogue – I liked the visual layout on the page. Also reminded me of Forrest Gump. Visually strong.
You are the second person to mention Forest Gump. Thanks for the comment.Enjoy your weekend.
What a neat idea to collect shrimp (sorry!) in the sky. But that sounds seriously challenging!
Thanks for your comment Zooky, even if you have used the incorrect word!! And yes it is challenging especially when those jet fighters come through.
I like how you flipped the world upside down with this!
Thanks Troy I did enjoy the piece. It has generated a lot of comment.
Well deserved it is!
Thank you good sir.
Hehehe, you called me “good sir.” One of my favorites!
Oh wonderful! I love the idea of sky prawns! I bet they’re light and airy! 😀
Cooked in light star dust they are fabulous. Thanks Linda yours is a wonderful comment.
Hahaha! Goes well with the underwater basket-weaving, too. Fun! Thanks.
Thanks for your comment. Yes you have been there too?
So, do I gather this is a campaigning comparison of artisan, sustainable fishing by two good friends vs the aggressive, don’t-care-about-the-future, commercial fishing industry using jet aircraft to maximise the catch? If so, I’ll buy a t-shirt.
It was great fun and a nice take on the prompt.
Thanks Patrick. A sky prawns T-shirt now that an idea. Not sure i would refer to hunting sky prawns a sustainable industry considering the inherent dangers the catchers face.
Dear Summerstommy,
Your dialogue in this tale set the stage and sold the story. It reminded me of Heinlein’s crisp interaction between characters, especially the word, “Jet!”. Good job with the prompt.
Aloha,
Doug
G’day Doug thanks for the comment and your satisfaction on my take on your prompt.
I have been surprised by the number of responses it has generated. Thanks again.
Prawns, shrimp…it’s all the same to me. Wow, an interesting, creative take and my introduction to sky fishing! Nice!
Thanks Amy for reading my post. Not sure sky fishing is going to take off. Too many hazards I think.
Yummy! I love prawns or shrimp either way. Do sky prawns have wings or do they just jump?
Thanks Joseph for your comment. Myth says they can jump but scientific research has concluded they have small wing like gills that they use to propel them through the clouds.
You believe that?