Monthly Archives: December 2011

Saturday Caption – 31 December 2011

Would anyone like to give this picture a title? This post is prompted the the meme run by Mammasaurus here. Any ideas?

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The Sparkler – Part 2

To understand this post, first look at the prompt and explanation here if you are not already familiar with it. Then read part 1, written by Sally-Jayne, here.  After a full minute, he replied. “Is it because of… what happened … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: 25 December 2011

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Saturday Caption – 24 December 2011

A late entry, but can somebody give me a caption for this shot taken about a week ago? Thank you. This is the first time I have joined in with this meme here run by Mammasaurus.

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The Wrong Season – Part 2

To understand this post, first read the explanation of the prompt here (if you don’t know the basic idea already) and then read ‘The Wrong Season’ (part 1) here, written by Mrs. Green at Well, I never… Then read on below: … Continue reading

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A Song For Now…

I’m posting this in response to the challenge from Nickie at Typecast, just here on her blog: State your ultimate Christmas song! Like many genres of music, it’s hard for me to choose a favourite out of all the tunes I … Continue reading

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The Season of… What?

This post was prompted by the special ’50/50 split’ 100 word challenge’ here. Please click on the link to see the rules – and other responses.  The concept: A clear blue sky. Brilliant sunshine on fresh snow. A slight, persistent, air … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: 18 December 2011

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Ode to Mums Who Cook Christmas Dinner

Once a year, in town or city And around the countryside Everyone prepares for feasting On the day of Christmastide. Special food, and drink as well All the supermarkets sell. When the day at last arriveth For the tables to be … Continue reading

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Are Bells Ringing?

This post was prompted by the ‘100 word challenge’ here. Please read that first,  so that you understand the idea. “You know, Jen, if Mother asks once more whether she can hear bells, I think I shall get tinnitus! I know she … Continue reading

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