My aged travelling companion, Crisp, was fascinated by the level crossing gates. “Why the big red dot in the middle?” she mused.
“Maybe tomorrow the word STOP might be painted on,” I suggested.
“Odd,” she said as she stood and observed the red dot. “Funny place this England,” she continued, “they don’t do thinks like we do. Like where’s the flashing lights, what use is this little piddling lamp on top of the gates meant to achieve?”
Crisp was a woman of opinion on most topics and continuously compared what she saw to back home. Stepping back she raised her camera and proceeded to snap off a few photos which I was sure would be used upon arriving home when she gave her report on the trip to the local Country Women’s Association. I was sure they were enjoying her being on the other side of the world!
Written for: https://crimsonprose.wordpress.com/2019/03/27/crimsons-creative-challenge-20/
Morpethroad 
Interesting!
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Like it. Of course, you could have told your travel companion that this is the old level crossing, that the ‘new’ ones do indeed have flashing lights and automated fates. 🙂
Yes I could have but I didn’t. 150 words you know how it is 😂
Oh, now I wonder who set that limit. But I appeaciate those who keep to it, else I’d never do any writing, my hours spent in reading the various takes and, where appropriate, responding
Yes I know word limits do serve such a purpose. I do enjoy your prompts
I thank you. And I rey to vary them, despite the huge store I have of water-themed photos 🙂
That’s the red dt Michael…….. you should see the cat!!!!
That’s a unique take on the photo, Michael.
Thanks Lyn.
The adventures of Crip and Mike continue.. I would love to see some snaps of the two of them.. Quite a pair….
I’m afraid violet that Crisp is very camera shy.
Ha ha! Love it (and your exchange with “Crisp”!)
Thanks Dale glad you enjoyed it
I really like the story you created from the picture.
Thanks Susan I appreciate your comment