Monthly Archives: February 2013

A TEASE ON EIGHTIES MUSIC

Posted on February 28, 2013 by colonialist

A TEASE SING ALBUM OF EIGHTIES SINGERS – ATE  TEAS AT EASE? Much Better Half and I were more in tune 🙂 with numbers from forties, fifties and sixties.  I was mostly interested in Classics, anyway, so by the seventies … Continue reading →

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REALLY AWFUL TOP GEAR CHANGE

Posted on February 27, 2013 by colonialist

If voters never change their minds, Remaining in the dark, It is because, one often finds, Those minds are stuck in ‘park’.  But those that can, I greatly fear, Attempt to change at all, Will switch them straight into top … Continue reading →

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CUTTING A FINE FIGGER OF A TREE

Posted on February 26, 2013 by colonialist

  Here we have some rare pictures of a Treelopperis Natalensis, an unusual  type of ape which clambers around in Ficus (wild fig) trees and chews large chunks off them.    Our pool beneath the tree was becoming like fig soup … Continue reading →

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CAPTION COMPETITION

Posted on February 25, 2013 by colonialist

    It is high time to run another caption competition.  What do you make of this little twosome of granddaughter J and Gemma?  ‘Cute’ won’t cut the mustard.  You need to indulge in some deep analysis of what is … Continue reading →

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HAIKU MONDAY: COMBAT

Posted on February 24, 2013 by colonialist

    COMBAT: Clash of titans here: Punches flick and vicious kick – Bunny-mating, near!   Com-bat is a fight? No!   Bats squeak when they may seek Summer chats at night. © February 2013 Colonialist (WordPress)    

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‘Suspense’ – and relief!

Posted on February 23, 2013 by colonialist

The Trifextra: Week Fifty Six  ‘This weekend we are playing another type of word game with you. Below are photos from the 33rd page of one of our very favorite books, Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge. What we want you to … Continue reading →

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REALLY REALLY AWFUL ROSES ARE RED

Posted on February 22, 2013 by colonialist

  Roses are red, Violets are blue; Blue rose instead Would never do.   Roses are red, Violets are blue; Red violets in bed Named ‘reds’ would be, true?   Rosie’s are red, Violet’s are blue – Hot, or cold, … Continue reading →

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DRAGON HOMES AND SPIDER SPOT

Posted on February 21, 2013 by colonialist

Thanks,  readers!  Your votes have given me this ‘Honorable Mention’ for second place in the ‘There Be Dragons Here’ Contest.  !  I am most grateful. Check out the full results here. Meanwhile, I have been a trifle scarce while I … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 20, 2013 by colonialist

Originally posted on Legendary Post:
My Apologies Readers – I Still Need Your Help (Custom Form Not Working) My Apologies to those that Voted For One of our 4 ‘Reader’s Choice’ Finalists Apparently the ‘Custom Form’ Feature isn’t Working for…

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REALLY AWFUL WARNING

Posted on February 20, 2013 by colonialist

Now hear  ye, in my Dragon post I fain would gather votes the most, Let me remind thee: I’m a mage; Thou would’st not see me in a rage? Or yet, annoy my flaming friend, Who  might then fry thee … Continue reading →

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