dumbass 555 timer question

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I need to build something with parts I have on hand.  What I need is a
device that goes from a short trigger pulse to a long footpedal stomp.

I'm thinking of using a 555 timer in monostable mode.  I'm guessing I will
need a transistor going in to convert the trigger into a negative going
pulse and then another transistor to take the positive pulse out to short
the footpedal input to ground.

Since I'll have to solder this point-to-point is there a more elegant way
to do this to avoid inverting both sides??

I'm planning on running this off of a 9-volt battery.

PEACE OUT :)
MARK