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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #27 – The Wee Wee Folk

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Michael

My aged companion Crisp read every brochure she could find. Not far from where we were staying was the Field of the Wee Wee Folk. Legend had it that these small folk inhabited the field and defended their right to … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #26 – Battlements

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Michael

My aged companion Crisp was standing at the kitchen table, map spread out before her, pen in hand and was circling something which I assumed would be our day’s activity. “Battlements,” she announced, “three ks from here and on the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #24 – After Crust.

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Michael

My aged companion Crisp was waiting for me when I returned from visiting with her sister Crust. Crisp was in better spirits knowing Crust had moved on and we could continue our holiday unimpeded. Crisp had a tourist brochure out … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #23 – Crust.

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Michael

I woke up to find Crisp, my aged companion, unwell and locked in the toilet. Today was a special day as we were to catch up with her sister, the less aged, Crust. Crust was on a hiking holiday, and … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 117 – Notre Dame

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Michael

I was in Paris and standing in front of Notre Dame lining up to go inside and being the starry-eyed tourist I was wasn’t watching where I was stepping and tripped. It was one of those moments where you saw … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #22 – The Old London Road.

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Michael

My aged travelling companion, Crisp, was beside herself with excitement, and that in itself was no mean feat, as today we were going in search of an ancient Roman road. Crisp had seen a lot of history in her time, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #20 – The Red Dot

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Michael

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 … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 114 – No Time for Goodbyes.

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Michael

It was hard seeing her drive away. The adults in my life said it was “all for the best”. I was heart-broken watching Alice and her family drive off. Ours had been a holiday romance; we spent each day together … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #19 – Crisp’s Odd Sense of Humour.

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Michael

We were told that a visit to High Noon Lane could be problematic. There were rumours about the lane to suggest it could be dangerous. My aged companion Crisp was determined that on our holiday we’d make every day an … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #17 – The Bridge with a Death History

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Michael

My aged travelling companion Crisp had a thing for bridges. No matter where on our tour of Britain a bridge would pull her up. Several photos later from a variety of directions and we could be on our way. Some … Continue reading →

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