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Tale Weaver – #257 – Pets – 9th January. The Showda

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Michael

Image: My grandog Ted. I recently had a week with him. He is a lovely little dog who is happy to eat and sleep, chase a ball and be patted. Arthur Koit was an animal lover. All his life, he … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #297 – Talk to Me.

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Michael

Image: WallpaperFlare.com   You could have changed you know Been a better person One to be proud of If only you’d talked to me. It wasn’t for want of trying, was it? But you are so pig-headed Stubborn and arrogant … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #256 – Trigger – January 2nd. – Starting Dad Off.

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Michael

“You had to start him off didn’t you,” said mum the exasperation in her voice clear to each of us. Yes, we were guilty of stirring up dad, not that it took much. We did it because we knew he’d … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #255 – Weekend – December 26. – Camping.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Michael

Our weekend away Full of expectation Dad put up the tent The beach was willing us to it Our camping spot overlooked the rolling waves. Then it rained. Poured down, Dad said to stay inside The tent was water proof … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #295 – ‘Dig my roots back in’.

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Michael

It was a relief to see you walk back home Contrasted with the sadness of your leaving You travelled the globe You fell You hurt You celebrated Discovery was your thing. But you were exhausted when I found you “I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Quote” – Eustace.

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Michael

My mother had warned us to be on our best behaviour. The Shallows were coming to visit us as they did each Christmas Eve. The parents were lovely people; it was their son Eustace who was the problem. Eustace was … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #254 – Christmas Tales – 19/12. – Where was Bunder?

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Michael

There was great concern because the elf had not turned up. The three boys were worried as the elf, called Bunder, usually came by their house and this year he had failed to turn up. Added to their misery was … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #294 – Waiting at the Lights.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Michael

Image – Zulkarnain Ismail Santa had stated very clearly that he would not stand for any lateness this year. He sent out word of this to the elves and especially to the reindeer. Reindeer are notorious for being late and … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest – Part 3

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Michael

Part One can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/12/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest/ Part two can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/13/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest-part-2/ The two weeks passed rapidly and before anyone knew it the big night arrived. This was the first time the two castles had been pitted against … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest. Part 2

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Michael

Part one can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/12/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest/ The crones in residence at the Pointy Creek Road Castle were not happy. Augustus Flung had arrived home from the magic castle summit all enthusiastic for the competition to make the best magic … Continue reading →

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