FF – The Crabs of Crab Bay
Here is my silly story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. This week’s photo was contributed by Sandra Crook.
Copyright Sandra Crook
The Crabs of Crab Bay saw, at last, their target. Holidaymakers, setting up for a day’s sunbathing.
“Attack, my comrades! Today we taste blood!”
Pouring onto the sand, they charged, pincers snapping.
“Look, Dad, crabs!”
“Mmm, crab meat. Grab the cricket bat!”
The Crabs of Crab Bay milled in terror as the two-legs approached. Field Marshal Crab took charge and, wheeling sharply, with full military discipline, the Crabs of Crab Bay fled the scene strategically withdrew.
Seven Crabs lost their lives that day.
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They should have attacked with a pincer movement!
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Ha ha… 🙂
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The poor crabs! 😀 (hides recipe for crab croquettes)
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Mmm, crab croquettes 🙂
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One day the crabs will evolve and the humans will be sorry!
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That’ll be the “Crab Wars” of 2145.
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Funny, my neighbor just made crab legs last night. Boy, they were tasty. 🙂
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Were there seven sets? Do you live near Crab Bay? 🙂
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No, 10 sets! I wish I did. 🙂
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Strategically withdrew,…gives them a much better reputation
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It makes “running away” sound like a legitimate tactic.
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I know it’s delicate, but I really love crab.
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I’m not entirely sure I’ve ever had it. I’ll have to give it a go.
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Poor guys, crabs are just no match for a cricket bat.
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Even their toughened shells are no defence 😦
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It’s hard to fight an enemy that calls you “lunch.”
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It’s not like they’re going to take prisoners or anything.
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Maybe it’s just the size difference.
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Just wait until the starfish invade. The humans will never know what hit them….
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For sure, starfish don’t make good eating…
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Ah, ha, ha. Any animal that’s good to eat better think twice before attacking the chief predator, man. The guy with the cricket bat probably did most of the killing. Funny story, Ali. 😀 — Suzanne
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They didn’t really think that one through… I’m glad you liked it!
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Dear Ali,
Melt the butter, full steam ahead! I loved ‘strategically withdrew’. Clever as always.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Using the correct military terms makes them sound like they planned the whole thing rather than just scuttled away 🙂
I’m glad you liked it!
Ali
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They didn’t think that through, did they? Crab meat is yummy.
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Not known for forward planning, the Crabs of Crab Bay 🙂
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Wait till the crabs strike back…MOL 😀 Pawkisses for a Happy Thursday🐾😽💞
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Then we’ll be sorry 🙂
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Made me smile, wittily told, so inventive Ali.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Poor little buggers… they sure are tasty though!
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Crying into our napkins at their terrible fate as we mop up the last of their gravy… 😀
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Yep.. Tee hee!!! 😀
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😀 Hopefully they’re not landcrabs…
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No, we don’t want them invading inland…
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Too funny. The crabs should go to war.
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If they do, I only hope we can find room for all the yummy meat 🙂
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Teehee! That’s an imaginative take on the prompt! I love crab sandwiches to an unseemly degree…granary bread, plenty of butter, and even more crabmeat!
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Make your way immediately to Crab Bay!
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So funny! Of course, one’s sympathy is for the crabs once the “two-leggers” get moving, but really, they should have known better 🙂
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The should. Not ones for overthinking things, crabs!
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Ha! No, I suppose not 🙂
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I’m getting hungry… 🙂
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Nom nom 🙂
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That was fun, nothing like a good campaign with strategic withdrawal.
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And home in time for tea. Well, most them 🙂
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What a rousing crab-tastic tale. Great format as well.
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
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You are welcome.
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Crabs of crab bay are probably not familiar with their enemy. They will be dug out from their most secret hideout, boiled and eaten. No one is a deadlier enemy than a man out to explore the world.
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That’s very true. Hopefully they have now learned their lesson.
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A fun story. Field Marshal Crab is an impressive character – I like his style.
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He’s a crab who’s going places.
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Ha! Loved it!
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I’m glad 🙂
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I will remember this the next time we have crabs…
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I hope it doesn’t spoil your crab dinner!
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I presume they were walking sideways and with that in mind, which way is reverse? They need to get it right. I love crab meat but Field Marshall Crab sounds like he may be a bit on the tough side
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They need to get it right… or left. Ha ha!
Yes, the Field Marshal has been around a while, best to just whack him and leave him in the sand…
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Poor crabs! Those holidaymakers should pick on someone their own size. (But then again, crab meat IS difficult to resist…)
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Too difficult to resist for dad and son 🙂
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They fought valiantly or at least withdrew valiantly. But, in the end, seven crabs found their way into the crab pots. Very creative story!!
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Most of them survived, dad and son got a crab supper, (almost) everyone’s a winner!
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Hilarious 🙂 poor crabs 🦀 at least they believed lol
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Yes, they had an over-abundance of belief as it turns out 🙂
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“The time has come, the Walrus said….”. Could not help but think of a poem (The Walrus and the Carpenter by Lewis Carroll) of equal silliness! I like the way your crabs saved face with a strike-through. 😊
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I like Lewis Carroll’s silly poems.
Yes, even crabs have to keep up appearances 🙂
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I’ve always enjoyed crab meat, but now I’m not so sure. Good one.
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You can’t eat them now they have a face…
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Ohh the poor crabs. I’m going to remember them the next time I have some delicious crab cakes 😋
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Just a passing thought as you tuck in 🙂
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