Mavis sighed, then summoned her husband. “Gerard, those damn hippies are back again in the woods next door!”
Gerard groaned. Their local environmental group had only just finished clearing up all the soiled toilet paper, used condoms and rubbish from their last visit. “What do you expect me to do about it? ”
“I don’t know. Think outside the box!”
Gerard put the kettle on and made a pot of tea. Life always looked rosier after a good brew.
Twenty minutes later Mavis heard voices next door and saw Gerard positioning one of their refuse bins in a prominent position.

Write a complete story in 100 words or less
PHOTO PROMPT © Bill Reynolds
Friday Fictioneers: https://rochellewisoff.com/2022/10/26/28-october-2022/
Gerard sounds like a peacemaker. I hope it works.
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Well done. 🙂
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Darn hippies! Good story : )
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Let’s hope their visitors use it.
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I hope they use the bin, but somehow I kind of doubt it. Seems they’re not accustomed to picking up after themselves.
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there’s an element of truth to this story. 🙂
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Let’s hope they use the bin. Next year fence off the site and charge them camping fees.
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Hopefully, they can work a way to co-exist. A creative take on the photo prompt.
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Bin there ; )
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Maybe being kind and helpful makes a better solution than aggression. Interesting piece.
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Dear Piglet,
Hopefully those hippies will get the message. Thinking outside the box indeed. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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