Darren looked at the sky and cursed audibly. It was just typical. It had been sunny for the entire week, lovely weather to go outside in. just as the weekend arrived so did the black clouds. No doubt it was going to bring the rain pouring down, which would try and ruin yet another of his weekend barbecues.
He was certainly not going to be discouraged by yet another soggy weekend. He had certainly learnt his lessons over the past few weeks, and now he was determined that he was going to get the better of the English summer.
The barbecue got dragged under the shelter of the overhanging roof, and all of the tables were set up in the living room of his house, out of the splash zone.
Darren had to laugh because this was going to be one party that the weather was not going to ruin!
This week’s photo prompt is provided by Louise, with The Storyteller’s Abode. Thank you Louise!
Written for flash fiction for aspiring writers
AngieTrafford 
It’s so maddening to plan an outside barbeque and have it rain! Nevermind several barbeques! Good thing he planned this one so it wouldn’t be ruined. Great story Angie!
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I am not sure what picture did not remind me of the beach like most people’s… I just saw the great British summer! Anyway, I am glad that you enjoyed it, thanks for reading!
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The picture didn’t remind me of a beach either. 🙂
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Ah, yes, the great British summer :D. Great take on the prompt!
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Rain on a barbecue is the one thing that is guaranteed 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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First things I saw was the dark sky and the beach. Love your story. The barbeque must go on!
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Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed it.
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Happy that the barbecue will continue despite the rain. I can relate to the story. Many times it so happened that the weather was good throughout the week and it rained or snowed over the weekend .
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Yeah, it’s standard barbeque weather! Thanks for reading.
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Great the BBQ will finally work out. You definitely have to plan ahead for events like that.
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Very much so! Thanks for reading.
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We can get wet, but not the food! Always have a plan B. Love your story. 🙂
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A plan B is essential! Thanks for reading.
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I love the adaptation to the weather but not giving away the gist of the party.
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Weather changes, but doesn’t stop, a party! Thanks for reading.
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Planning is the key! I love how you’ve suitably detached the story a little from the photo. Too often I get distracted into describing what I see so I’m learning from you. Intelligent and inspirational.
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Yeah! I saw the picture and thought rain clouds, summer, ooo, barbeque! I think strangely! Thanks for reading.
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I’m glad you did! I love learning new tricks. Thanks Angie!
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That definitely sounds like the great British summertime! Rain whenever you plan a barbeque is guaranteed. 🙂 Great story, Angie.
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It is definitely going to rain if you try and plan anything like a barbecue during the English summer. Thanks for reading.
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Ahhh … the old rain on the cookout. I found this story to be fun. It shows the thought process when one is planning an outdoor event. Well told …
Isadora 😎
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In the UK you expect rain, so never really plan for sun! Thanks for reading.
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Hehe great story, love his spirit! 🙂
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Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed it!
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My pleasure 🙂
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Good story. She show determination and resilience. It will be a unique barbeque. 🙂
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Definitely has resilience ☺ Thanks for reading.
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