Tag Archives: holidays

Tale Weaver 23/12/21 – Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Michael

A Tale of Holidays When I was so much young, much younger than today our holidays were a trip to my father’s family home. It was about a three-hour road trip and our car was always packed in fact it … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #42 Fossil Road.

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, was excited. Today she was determined to get to the Fossil Road as it was one of the many historical sites she wanted to explore. It was a short ride on the Number 37 bus to … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Post #40 – The Steps of ‘History’.

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, aged companion, was convinced the steps were ancient. “Just think,” she said, “there could have been Celts, Romans and Saxons traipsing up and down these steps.” I asked why she thought this could be the case. She explained that … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #32 – The Crypt

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Michael

Crisp my aged companion was browsing through a handful of brochures when she uttered a rare exclamation of delight. The crypt of the famous author, Arthur Snurd, was just a few ks away from us. The number 28 bus took … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Why you love, or dislike, the holiday season. In my part of the world Christmas in Summer is probably what you would call the holiday season. I like it for one reason, it brings my family together … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 32 – Cath’s Brother

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Michael

Summer was the ideal place to raise a few dollars. The trio had rehearsed for months when Cath, the guitarist, insisted her little brother come along. Bruno could sing. There was no disputing it. He learnt the songs in quick … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Week of 05-06-2015 – Sightseers.

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Michael

Jose had had just about enough. Damn those American tourists and all their whinging. Their collective ignorance astounded him. Did they know this was a one-paddle vessel? His loud and obnoxious passengers had thrown him a hundred dollar note saying … Continue reading →

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