wine – luna's on line

Photo Prompt © Lori Wilson

Barbeque? Well, not usually called it here. We prefer the word ‘braai’.
But it’s just a way to say, ‘howzit’.

It’s time to open some beer… naturally, and to make sure all the meat is arranged around the grill, since everyone has something different.

The women have brought salads and stuff. They’re already ‘skinnering’ (gossiping), and very happy with that. Now it’s the perfect time for ‘sundowners’ for the girls… some lovely white wine – and chilled.

Route 66? Almost. This is Route 62!

Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100

20 February 2026

© Ayr/Gray

‘Gosh, lovely wine, and only around the corner. So nice to be in the wine area. There are several vineyards right here. And really, really close. I mean just 10 mins away.’

‘Did you know that you could get an old, but refurbish wine-press, and not too far from here?’

‘Nice idea, although we don’t have very many vines in our yard.’

‘Maybe buy some more in the garden centre?’

‘Or just buy a load of grapes… some of those great big boxes in the supermarket.’

‘Hmm, that’s easier, and already grown.’

‘So back to the question, should we find a wine-press?’

‘I am sure it could be brought here, and we could use the old shed, since there are no hens anymore.’

(a little sigh for a moment)

‘So what do you think?’

‘Hmm, we don’t have to worry about this just yet…’

‘True, not until the spring… you know, around September, I think.’

‘Oh well, you know what time it is now?’

‘Ah, so it is!’

‘Okay, you get the glasses, and I’ll get the bottle.’

‘Chin-chin!’

‘Bottoms up!’

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Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.

(180 words)