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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition – June 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 11 months ago
Libby: Sound Waves.
A real slice of life. Beautifully portrayed, the violent action all at a distance and the thoughts of the protagonist so quiet so mundane that we just know a bomb is going to explode into the story.Sandra: Another fairy tale.
Ah, becoming an adult. I’m so glad I’m not the only one still waiting for that Corinthians mom…[Read more] -
Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly Competition – June 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 11 months ago
It’s not great, but it’s an entry… 🙂
THAT BIT BETWEEN WHITEKIRK AND TYNINGHAME, NEAR TO BINNING WOOD
(276 WORDS inc TITLE)
I wondered if there might be ticks. In the grass, I mean. After all, they’re rampant in this weather, aren’t they? And they’re nasty little buggers. The consequences of Lyme disease can haunt you for years…[Read more]
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Ah, Gail, I did think so too but … that (forethought/social behaviour) is another of those things I doubt I’ll attain now. Sorry .
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In reality, you did me a favour 😊
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Wot? No need to wee?
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Athelstone replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
The garlic will be ready for harvesting in a few weeks.
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Ha, bet it’s nicer than shop bought! 🙂
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How long does it keep for?
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I’ve no idea…hang on…according to google, it lasts about a month just sitting around doing nothing, but if you put it somewhere warm and dry so that the skin-layer of leaves goes papery, it can last for several months.
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I thought you were an experienced garlic grower but I see you’re a novice like us! At least yours has grown. Ours never showed its face!
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The best I’ve managed is chives.
One thing about the weather this year: the patches of meadow pea on the lane’s verges are larger than usual. Rich golden yellow flowers liked by bees.
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Athelstone replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
Well, there’s a lot to think about. And to get started on.
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Athelstone replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
I certainly agree with the point about idle chat.
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Athelstone replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
I have belonged to one or two sites that have been invaded and effectively ruined by the invaders, after which they failed. How is a site murdered?
As for contributers…well, that’s tricky. When it comes down to it, it’s people’s leisure time. If they feel compelled to contribute then I’d sort of hope it was some sort of internal compulsion…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
I have added a blog and I think it’s important for ALL members to take a look, Thank you.
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Athelstone started the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
1) It’s that time of year when our hosting providers ask for some money again. As ever, this forum is free to members, but should anybody wish to contribute please head over to the Donations group where you will find information in the forum. You will need to join the group, which doesn’t commit you to anything, to view the posts.
2) You can…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
A Bump re the monthly comp. You know it makes sense. Always let those words unload, because I won’t be there when you cross the road.
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With luck and a fair wind I’ll post something.
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Good luck and good weather 🙂
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Happy birthday for this month, Ath! I’m not far behind you. It all feels quite unbelievable.
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It all seems totally untrue, doesn’t it?
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I’m this month too. Another June rose!!
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Anything special planned? I’m pleased to say I shall have my family for a meal and a movie 🙂
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years ago
@sandradavies You’re being too hard on yourself. I was quite impressed with your Urban McGonagall and your courage in trying something different 🙂
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Athelstone started the topic Monthly Competition – June 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years ago
I shall be 65 this month. For most of my life, that was a significant date. It was the year that you became an Old Age Pensioner. Not now. It was a Labour government that did that. Hey Ho. OK, here’s a minor trope in many a thriller, in many a genre. You’re waiting for something significant, but it doesn’t happen. 250 words min, 500 words max.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years ago
Ta ever so, Gail. My little story is about real people I knew a long time ago, and a real bar, so it was easy in a way. I liked your theme and I liked Sandra’s entry too. Pity about the numbers but that’s the way things are right now.
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years ago
Before I set this comp, I suspect the gentleman who sweeps our streets must have passed by my window. He’s an absolute star. Has a smile and a chat for everyone, knows the names of all the local dogs and has helped push my car out of the snow at five in the morning.
But I don’t KNOW him, and I guess what I was looking for, on some hidden level,…[Read more]-
I really enjoyed both these entries. Congratulations @athelstone and @sandradavies.
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years ago
Sorry!!
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Athelstone posted an update 5 years ago
@seagreen ‘s monthly comp? Can’t be just me people? Surely… Come on! The topics a cracker.
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or even topic’s
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 1 month ago
*warning for language and content*
Sweep Weep
Shit! That’s Gaz over there. He mustn’t see me like this. Oh my God! I don’t even know how he got into those jeans. I can see the bulge of his iPhone. He’s looking my way. Stay busy with the cart, keep my hood up, pick the big brush. He’s never going to recognise me.
Called into the Woodpecker club…[Read more]
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Seagreen started the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 1 month ago
May the Force be with you… 🙂
You are the person who sweeps the streets. In 350 words (or thereabouts), I’d like you paint me a picture of your setting, your character and your situation.
Have at it!
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@seagreen: idea and opening line arrived soon as I read this, but the rest of it is taking time to emerge. Will get there eventually, I promise.
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I never doubted you!
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly competition April 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 1 month ago
Um… not sure that’s what I intended when I posted but, since it’s you, I’ll run with it 🙂
I’ll get my thinking cap on and come back to this.
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly competition April 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 1 month ago
@sandradavies Didn’t work out the way I wanted, and too late to be of any use, but I thought I’d post it anyway… 🙂
EROSION
And it’s just enough to harm
It’s just enough to make its markIs it just me, or has that guy got a voice like a Brillo pad?
Actually…
…could you turn it down?
It’s making me maudlin.
No, seriously. Turn it down.
Or,…[Read more] - Load More
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Thank you @athelstone. I enjoyed writing to the theme. The other entries were so good I’m very chuffed to have won.
I’ll go away and think of a theme for July.