Monthly Archives: April 2012

BLOGGING A-Z CHALLENGE – APRIL 30 – Z for ZERO.

Posted on April 30, 2012 by colonialist

– Z is now the final letter – ZERO* thoughts are coming through; Zing I’ve lost for doing better, Zappy zeds to bring to you. Zilch ideas in mind are ringing; Zingers** zigzagging I need; Zippy stuff I should … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Nature, Nonsense verse, Photography, Poems, Really Awful Rhyme | Tagged Blogging A-Z Challenge – Z: ZERO, challenge, Colonialist, fun, humour, nonsense rhyme, Really Awful Rhyme, zebra, zebrina., zero zilch zillion | 16 Comments

TOGETHER: TWO PARTIES FOR TWO SISTERS IN PICTURES

Posted on April 29, 2012 by colonialist

And there you have it – effectively, three parties for the sisters together! We also went to a country fair in Shongweni, but I missed out on taking pics. © Colonialist April 2012 (WordPress/Letterdash)

Posted in Beach, Nature, Ocean, Personal Journal, Photography | Tagged Colonialist, Hillcrest animal farm., home beach party, Illovo party, postaday, Together: two birthdays | 16 Comments

BLOGGING A-Z CHALLENGE – APRIL 28 – Y: YOUTH, YACHTING.

Posted on April 28, 2012 by colonialist

‘YOUTH’s a stuff will not endure’ You will find the Bard declare, Yet can one be truly sure Yielding to what he’s said there? Young in spirit, mind and heart, Yesterdays one may retain; Years that pass should play no … Continue reading →

Posted in Boating, Challenge, Poems, writing, Yachting | Tagged Blogging A-Z Challenge – Y, boating, challenge, Colonialist, Shakespeare ‘O Mistress Mine’, yacht racing., Yachting, Youth | 11 Comments

BLOGGING A-Z CHALLENGE – APRIL 27 – X: FOR X, MAINLY

Posted on April 27, 2012 by colonialist

– X marks the spot where you think I might quit? 🙂 X is the ten Roman Numeral bit; X Factor talent seeks, where there is none; X-Rateds show scenes one really should shun; X votes for right, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Nonsense verse, Personal Journal, Poems, Really Awful Rhyme, Writing | Tagged Blogging A-Z Challenge – X, Colonialist, humorous rhyme, nonsense rhyme, Really Awful Rhyme, uses of X | 14 Comments

BLOGGING A-Z CHALLENGE – APRIL 26 – W: WATER

Posted on April 26, 2012 by colonialist

– What shall be my wobble-you? Whither shall I take it? WATER pleasure, you agree, With it done thus, liquidly, Whether river, lake, or sea, Whyfore would it trouble you When as such I make it? Winsome though … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Challenge, Nature, Nonsense verse, Ocean, Photography, Poems, Really Awful Rhyme, Writing | 6 Comments

BLOGGING A-Z CHALLENGE – APRIL 25 – V: VERSE

Posted on April 25, 2012 by colonialist

– ‘V are not amused!’ Victim for the day – Very much abused – VERSE is brought in play. Violins in street: Voters there toi-toi; Vainly we may bleat; Vim they still employ! Viva! – strung up tight – Venture … Continue reading →

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WRITING CHALLENGE: MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

Posted on April 25, 2012 by colonialist

– TRIFECTA WEEK TWENTY-FOUR This week’s word is: confidence (noun) … 3 a: a relation of trust or intimacy b : reliance on another’s discretion was told in strictest confidence> c : support especially in a legislative body … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Flash Fiction, Poems, Really Awful Rhyme, Writing | Tagged Colonialist, Confidence, flash fiction 33, rhyme, Trifecta, writing, Writing Challenge | 11 Comments

BLOGGING A-Z CHALLENGE – APRIL 24 – U: THE VERSE-ATILE UMBRELLA

Posted on April 24, 2012 by colonialist

– U’s the next letter the challenge to gain; UMBRELLA’s the subject I’ll take; Up, they protect from the sun or the rain; Unopened, can walking-sticks make. Used as a weapon, they will have a bash; Unbending, they can give … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Nonsense verse, Poems, Really Awful Rhyme, Writing | Tagged Blogging A-Z Challenge - U: UMBRELLA, Colonialist, gunstick-umbrella, humorous rhyme, Really Awful Rhyme, swordstick-umbrella, umbrella versus bear or lion., verse-atile umbrella | 10 Comments

BLOGGING A-Z CHALLENGE – APRIL 23 – T: Travel

Posted on April 23, 2012 by colonialist

– T is for TRAVEL which I love to do; Too bad my cash is a little too few; Tibet and Thailand both I’ve never seen; Tangiers nor Tunis, too, I have not been. Togo’s been no go, no lurky … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Challenge, Nature, Personal Journal, Poems, Really Awful Rhyme | Tagged Blogging A-Z Challenge - T: Travel, Colonialist, humorous verse, Really Awful Rhyme, Transkei., travel | 6 Comments

SUNSET CRUISE ON DURBAN HARBOUR

Posted on April 23, 2012 by colonialist

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sun I quite like this picture for its simplicity and almost stark effect, allowing the splashed sun and refection in the water to dominate. © Colonialist April 2012 (WordPress/Letterdash)