Joe Lumby and Morton Underwood had just arrived at The Watering Hole in the Third Quadrant in the Galaxy of Zumbia. They carefully tied up their Quad-Craft at the docking station, and instructed the nubble-nosed Cowfrod attendant to wash and fuel up the Quad-Craft while they were inside relieving themselves and grabbing a bite to eat.
The Cowfrod noddled and mumbled, "How." "How" meant yes, in the Cowfrod language. Guts busting after the 12 hour long-haul trip from the Second Quadrant with no bathroom breaks, Joe and Morton rushed off the docking station and quickly up the floating staircase to the large wooden doors of The Watering Hole. Joe noticed that the doors were made of Moon Dog wood, funny since it was forbidden in the Third Quadrant to harvest the Moon Dog Tree and a crime to use its wood for anything. The thought quickly left Joe's mind as he went through the doors and peered in to the left. What a relief, the Flight Men's Room was not far. He and Morton sifted through the crowd in the dimly lit establishment, making their way to the facilities. A sweet smell in the air caught their noses. "Can't wait to down a pint of Dark Quadrant Ale and take a drag of a Willow Leaf joint, it's been awhile," sighed Morton. "I know where you're comin' from old buddy, a Jumbotron burger with Hogswoth sauce will top it off for me," Joe added. As Morton pushed the Flight Men's Room door open, relieved that it would be only seconds and the pain in his belly would be gone, he reached to the side of his orange Quad-Craft suit and started opening the zipper that ran all the way from his left shoulder down to his crotch. Parking himself in front of the automatic moon-ray urinal, he started to pee. Next to him was Joe, who was enjoying the relief just as much as he was. They both sighed with pleasure. "AAaahhhh, nothin' like a good piss after a long-haul trip," exclaimed Joe. "You gotter!" agreed Morton. The Flight Men's Room at The Watering Hole was a familiar place for Joe and Morton. They did the long-haul trip back and forth from the Second Quadrant to the Third Quadrant once every 7 moons, it was a pretty easy trip, just long without a bathroom break or food. That is why they always ended up at The Watering Hole.
Very creative indeed!
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that I know Joe Lumby, I met him last week, in the long weekend. EXtremly creative. I wonder what would it be if you would get going? I have been saying this for years now. I want to see more of Lumby, Carlo Donetti and the rest of your fabulous imagination and good writing. I enjoyed the story!
ReplyDeleteErnesto Salvador Dominguez
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