Monthly Archives: June 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable – Maltese and Monkeys

Posted on June 29, 2013 by colonialist

  Mink monkeys round with Gem Maltese And, as one very clearly sees, The Vervet’s perfectly at ease, While, to the poodle, it’s a breeze. I wish that I could take a shot When dog from monkey pat has got; … Continue reading →

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DARX CIRCLE Novel Instalment – Chapter 3 (ii)

Posted on June 28, 2013 by colonialist

  (See sidebar for Translator, Music, Novels, Awards etc.)  CHAPTER 3: An Angel and a Witch, and Shocks (ii) (For links to previous segments see sidebar.)   At that moment Donald came from the direction of the kitchen, holding a … Continue reading →

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Foefie Slide, Friends and Floating

Posted on June 28, 2013 by colonialist

   A ‘foefie slide’ is the South African term for a cable supported between two points, one end higher than the other, and with a pulley and some form of suspending device by means of which one can slide down … Continue reading →

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SIX WORD STORY CHALLENGE: Inspiration.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by colonialist

    This week the Figments of a DuTchess Six Word Story Challenge is on:  Inspiration.    A tantalising theme opens melodic floodgates.  © Colonialist June 2013 (WordPress)  

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: SHIPSHAPE

Posted on June 26, 2013 by colonialist

  OK, so this Wordless Wednesday does have a few words! Some more of Sunday’s pictures taken on board the SAS PROTEA, the South African Navy’s hydrographic survey vessel,  She is painted white to denote that it she unarmed.  The … Continue reading →

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DARX CIRCLE: Fantasy Novel Extract: Chapter 3 (i)

Posted on June 25, 2013 by colonialist

  CHAPTER 3: An Angel and a Witch, and Shocks (i) (See sidebar for Translator, Music, Novels, Awards etc.)  (For links to previous segments see sidebar)   So insistent had the last part of the message been that Hugh was … Continue reading →

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THANKS, ALL OF YOU – YAY, YIPPEE AND CHOLERABLY TUFT INDEED!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by colonialist

    When the going gets too tough One’s inclined to moan, ‘Enough’, And with Kate eleventh spot Yesterday, depressed I got; Then decided, ‘One more shot At vote-catching stuff.’  Aiming at the USA Seemed the most productive way, Nancy … Continue reading →

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A GANDER AT WHAT’S SOURCE FOR THE WANDER

Posted on June 24, 2013 by colonialist

We’re wanting the source Of our Wayfaring tales To be best, of course, And this a vote entails.  Kate’s ‘Wayfarer’ vote Is going all awry, So don’t miss the boat – Or know the reason why!  If your vote is … Continue reading →

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DOES THIS RING A REALLY AWFUL BELL?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by colonialist

So, ‘Should that be there?’ Is the SidevieW theme, And I do declare One would hardly dream (Quite unlike the one In a garden found) One would have the fun To see one around In the setting where It was … Continue reading →

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Or to put it another way….Vote Macaulay The Dog

Posted on June 22, 2013 by colonialist

Originally posted on Kate Shrewsday:
In case, still, anyone has missed, Here is a plea you can’t resist! Of course, with Mac there in the mix You can expect some dirty tricks! But, if he plays an unpaid part, Discoveries galore will start To add … Continue reading →

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