tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post8618662743032795658..comments2024-03-28T07:30:54.930+00:00Comments on The Prediction: Passports and awkwardly-inspired tickets to rideSandra Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-66839962857507886552016-09-09T11:00:22.710+01:002016-09-09T11:00:22.710+01:00Thanks guys. The things going through my head at t...Thanks guys. The things going through my head at the time were quite gospel, quite African-American spiritual, but I'll take the S.o.S. connection :) - its one of my favourite Bible passages (some of which formed readings at my wedding!) and I just happened to be idling through it the other day too - must have stuck!bdcharlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-88993936709340088952016-09-09T04:59:55.180+01:002016-09-09T04:59:55.180+01:00Heroic effort William - especially after such a da...Heroic effort William - especially after such a day as you had, and taking the trouble to comment so thoroughly too - and this tinged with such desperate sadness.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-49249039123184702292016-09-09T04:41:15.840+01:002016-09-09T04:41:15.840+01:00Always enjoy when you treat us to poetry. It alway...Always enjoy when you treat us to poetry. It always flows smoothly; a multi-toned story with depth.Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-77969146163811495412016-09-09T04:38:24.172+01:002016-09-09T04:38:24.172+01:00Loved the interesting flora and your names for the...Loved the interesting flora and your names for them. :)Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-57206335657238977132016-09-09T04:37:28.594+01:002016-09-09T04:37:28.594+01:00Definitely comes across sympathetic, and I hope he...Definitely comes across sympathetic, and I hope he escapes the loop! Loved the imagery of the knife-wielding waitress. :)Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-40157889342269468192016-09-09T04:35:16.820+01:002016-09-09T04:35:16.820+01:00Sorry you've had such a crazy, difficult week!...Sorry you've had such a crazy, difficult week! Lots of good energy to you and hope the weekend is kind and relaxing.Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-91577133818070537512016-09-09T04:33:45.498+01:002016-09-09T04:33:45.498+01:00I agree with Patricia, love the channeling referen...I agree with Patricia, love the channeling reference and hearing about his unique talents. Definitely have to walk carefully around the crew!Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-1215311490326419452016-09-09T04:32:44.421+01:002016-09-09T04:32:44.421+01:00Awwww. Reminiscent of one of my favorite songs fro...Awwww. Reminiscent of one of my favorite songs from my wayward days in "swinging London" -- The Zombies' "She's Not There." So glad you were able to favor us with such a delightful if somewhat melancholy entry.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-1174503096126200462016-09-09T04:18:09.903+01:002016-09-09T04:18:09.903+01:00Thanks everyone! Always happy when it resonates. :...Thanks everyone! Always happy when it resonates. :)Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-76973030816487203352016-09-08T22:29:11.535+01:002016-09-08T22:29:11.535+01:00Managed to get at least something rattled out in l...Managed to get at least something rattled out in last minute While I await results of my colleagues labours.<br /><br /><b>False memory.</b><br /><br />We walked as friends, discussing political themes,<br />back then you were the girl of my dreams.<br /><br />The last rains of summer fell heavily on our town,<br />We ran to find shelter like rats we were drowned <br /><br />The petrichor and theWilliam Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-56478778131961140292016-09-08T21:53:29.311+01:002016-09-08T21:53:29.311+01:00Sadly back to work, a motorcycle courier has arri...Sadly back to work, a motorcycle courier has arrived on site with parts. William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-77637739886356259822016-09-08T21:50:52.188+01:002016-09-08T21:50:52.188+01:00Love the idea of fire trees and smoke bushes. a Lo...Love the idea of fire trees and smoke bushes. a Lovely tale.William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-684168895545932132016-09-08T21:49:15.497+01:002016-09-08T21:49:15.497+01:00Had a giggle at "It was an endless loop and h...Had a giggle at "It was an endless loop and he was totally knackered" probably because this evening I know how I feel too.<br /><br />Poor Hamnet indeed. William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-63482428918000133592016-09-08T21:45:19.877+01:002016-09-08T21:45:19.877+01:00An excellent telling and a great insight in to the...An excellent telling and a great insight in to the captains character.<br />William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-22823461024595106522016-09-08T21:43:54.127+01:002016-09-08T21:43:54.127+01:00Had to go back to find two of the prompts, very sm...Had to go back to find two of the prompts, very smoothly done. <br /><br /><br />William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-29801000316796961952016-09-08T21:40:55.345+01:002016-09-08T21:40:55.345+01:00Splendid. no other words.Splendid. no other words.William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-48521357037862309662016-09-08T21:33:02.574+01:002016-09-08T21:33:02.574+01:00I didn't realise petrichor oil was a thin, but...I didn't realise petrichor oil was a thin, but it actually is, I may have to buy some.<br />That aside, have to agree with the crew such finely delivered nastiness. Ollie newton sounds the kind of chap that's cruising for a bruising.William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-19449140198706200612016-09-08T21:27:07.209+01:002016-09-08T21:27:07.209+01:00As Antonia said, but also. In this genre (and part...As Antonia said, but also. In this genre (and particularly in this short form) building plausible worlds is a real skill, and you have it in spades. Great Job. William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-36622865488393700292016-09-08T21:19:35.178+01:002016-09-08T21:19:35.178+01:00I was on the Island last week, and did try to find...I was on the Island last week, and did try to find your shop to say hello, but alas time was not on our side.William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-40529997165103839472016-09-08T21:16:34.239+01:002016-09-08T21:16:34.239+01:00As it happens I have a brief moment awaiting parts...As it happens I have a brief moment awaiting parts to site, so will at least attempt to comment.William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-88778254344469027902016-09-08T21:14:12.355+01:002016-09-08T21:14:12.355+01:00I think Zaiure best describes my thoughts, but I w...I think Zaiure best describes my thoughts, but I will have a stab at my own comment too. Passion and rain are a perfect combination, made ever better with the skill of your words. William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-54228863787695074532016-09-08T21:04:48.347+01:002016-09-08T21:04:48.347+01:00A fine piece that sets the scene in epic proportio...A fine piece that sets the scene in epic proportions, then goes on to deliver. I felt so quickly part of the story. Not an easy task in this shorter form.<br />William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-67740122316584279582016-09-08T21:04:21.738+01:002016-09-08T21:04:21.738+01:00He seems to come across as a sympathetic character...He seems to come across as a sympathetic character. I picture him as being quite young...probably in his late teens. A youth who had no idea what he was getting into and is now having a hell of a time finding a way out. And he was just trying to do his job and deliver supplies! Poor Hamnet. (Insert devious snicker...)Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-52606797509521147342016-09-08T20:56:12.102+01:002016-09-08T20:56:12.102+01:00It's interesting you described the scent of a ...It's interesting you described the scent of a person as Petrichor, the word when I saw it at the beginning of this week brought to mind a carefree assignation or two from my past. Agree with Zaiure and Patricia's observations. a Very mellow instalment.William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-91069962310142901752016-09-08T20:47:47.763+01:002016-09-08T20:47:47.763+01:00I very much enjoyed this piece, it's very mesm...I very much enjoyed this piece, it's very mesmeric like the flow of the river. At first I was minded of the Song of Solomon. Not from the content, but more from the Rhythm of the delivery. Then that last line strikes so perfectly.William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.com