tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post4334544412291385523..comments2024-03-29T12:56:05.034+00:00Comments on The Prediction: Foxtrot writingSandra Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-83305229942732445472016-03-28T19:31:57.583+01:002016-03-28T19:31:57.583+01:00Love this episode, as Sandra mentioned Seemless us...Love this episode, as Sandra mentioned Seemless use of the prompts. A wise man our Cap'n tea is an excellent replacement for the Grog, as I can testify this weekend.William Davollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705387237656647744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-91091832227340360052016-03-26T07:04:09.182+00:002016-03-26T07:04:09.182+00:00Ah, but he's only drinking tea out of sight of...Ah, but he's only drinking tea out of sight of crew, isn't he? Lovely smooth use of prompts and excellent continuation from last week - Captain's ability to spot incompetent well-honedSandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-52953250864094608832016-03-25T15:23:30.786+00:002016-03-25T15:23:30.786+00:00Infinity 139
The man showed up and, as I thought,...Infinity 139<br /><br />The man showed up and, as I thought, useless. Put a cutlass in his hand, he be like to throw it overboard and barge into the enemy instead. You need to project fierceness, to terrify them afore they get their senses together when you boards a ship.<br /> Bad weather be forecast and the Infinity needs to sail on, to find more merchantmen and clippers. I do be craving more Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-32955032051849541502016-03-25T12:06:51.787+00:002016-03-25T12:06:51.787+00:00just so you know, I did enter, but Blogger didn...just so you know, I did enter, but Blogger didn't save it! Will post the entry (late and out of time) when I get home today!!<br />And then the Captain and I can work on the next instalment...Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596983420785260315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-55716020961665884482016-03-24T21:26:28.531+00:002016-03-24T21:26:28.531+00:00I liked this. Interrupted in semaphore conjures su...I liked this. Interrupted in semaphore conjures such pictures!Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-74207843706630565832016-03-24T21:25:34.066+00:002016-03-24T21:25:34.066+00:00beautifully done, right down to that last dagger w...beautifully done, right down to that last dagger word!Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-77707704867119550642016-03-24T21:24:43.257+00:002016-03-24T21:24:43.257+00:00me too, Patricia, loving this saga.me too, Patricia, loving this saga.Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-64385341720752923912016-03-24T21:24:04.866+00:002016-03-24T21:24:04.866+00:00liked that a lot. The poetic side of you shows up ...liked that a lot. The poetic side of you shows up in the instalments anyway, it's just distilled in this poem. Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-81403001707145386332016-03-24T21:22:54.681+00:002016-03-24T21:22:54.681+00:00terrific instalment, setting up for some goodies i...terrific instalment, setting up for some goodies in the future.Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-88220521803875721182016-03-24T21:21:57.990+00:002016-03-24T21:21:57.990+00:00love it.love it.Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-17125144005801334172016-03-24T21:21:32.319+00:002016-03-24T21:21:32.319+00:00clever, cold and unpredictable,. Could anyone ask ...clever, cold and unpredictable,. Could anyone ask for more?Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-41970215816470291662016-03-24T21:20:49.157+00:002016-03-24T21:20:49.157+00:00outstanding, no other word for it.outstanding, no other word for it.Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-69531167907223591322016-03-24T21:20:13.147+00:002016-03-24T21:20:13.147+00:00interesting instalment, where is this going is the...interesting instalment, where is this going is the question and what devious routes are you taking to get there... ever entertaining.Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-90648932576958377492016-03-24T20:00:13.983+00:002016-03-24T20:00:13.983+00:00Oh, the wonderful shipping forecast! So poetic (at...Oh, the wonderful shipping forecast! So poetic (at least in the UK) and a magical title too Rosie. Natasha sounds like a mixed blessing of a friend.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-46321039576668406812016-03-24T19:39:00.463+00:002016-03-24T19:39:00.463+00:00The Adventures of Rosebud, Pirate Princess #17
A Y...<b>The Adventures of Rosebud, Pirate Princess #17<br />A Yurt Barges In</b><br />“Natasha, I know you think pouring over those shipping forecasts will help with our current “project,” but-” I said, as she interrupted in semaphore, as usual.<br />“But this is so much better than being disguised as a stupid barge and appearing in their midst.”<br />“I know, but the barge trick always works.”<br />“Rosie Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081720470707818925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-26730062308419625282016-03-22T20:44:50.736+00:002016-03-22T20:44:50.736+00:00In my ignorance of poetry genres, I classify anyth...In my ignorance of poetry genres, I classify anything that doesn't have a significant sing-song rhyme as "free verse." It's an ability I envy since any attempt at poetry on a personal level MUST rhyme or I am unable to complete the piece. A serious fault, I'm afraid, which is why I usually don't waste any time on the process.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-9550303873143870222016-03-22T19:03:59.313+00:002016-03-22T19:03:59.313+00:00Thank you Patricia. I describe myself as an 'o...Thank you Patricia. I describe myself as an 'occasional poet' but that's because occasionally words align themselves into a poem, rather than me setting out to write one. Don't know exactly what the definition of 'free style verse' is, and this one took a lot more working than the graph one I did two or three weeks ago.<br />Some years ago I was invited to join the Poetry Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-10856809882878784252016-03-22T18:57:16.172+00:002016-03-22T18:57:16.172+00:00Ah, those "social conscience" individual...Ah, those "social conscience" individuals with their holier than thou attitudes. What a pain they are in the derrière of us more sinful mortals. Love the "Project Jezebel" reference. What a great title that would be for a book. Yet another intriguing episode in a saga that I hope never reaches a conclusion.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-88085301042157884502016-03-22T18:52:37.374+00:002016-03-22T18:52:37.374+00:00This was an absorbing piece, Sandra. So many lovel...This was an absorbing piece, Sandra. So many lovely phrases evoking so many vivid images. I think my favourite phrase is: "at least the choice is mine." I just adore that sentiment. Many congratulations on this. Would I be right in assuming this is not your first attempt at free style verse? It's far too polished to be an initial tryout. Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-34719495342423061632016-03-22T08:54:51.493+00:002016-03-22T08:54:51.493+00:00Eeugh!! - that final word, that 'present',...Eeugh!! - that final word, that 'present', is like a stiletto to the gut, presicely aimed and delivered.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-25085364563758771642016-03-21T22:35:55.464+00:002016-03-21T22:35:55.464+00:00Kursaal (Episode Thirteen) -- "Isabel la Gaya...Kursaal (Episode Thirteen) -- <b>"Isabel la Gaya"</b><br /><br />Isabel la Gaya deigned to name her place of business, preferring the symbols of her craft adorning the exterior -- tarot cards, zodiac cups, crystal balls and such - to speak for themselves. Her forecasting ability was unrivalled regardless of the medium.<br /><br />The beaded curtain of Isabel's sanctum prevented Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-63286072317858918992016-03-21T04:59:00.363+00:002016-03-21T04:59:00.363+00:00Change of focus [171]
DC Henry Moth’s forecast o...<b>Change of focus [171]</b><br /> <br />DC Henry Moth’s forecast of an alphabet-driven agenda of murder being disproved – Melanie the fifth – and John Pettinger suffering the indignity of his boss barging into a briefing to crow about it, the investigation stuttered.<br /> <br />DNA from condoms too corrupt; Abel Ackroyd and mates (tattooed or otherwise) confirmed innocent, likewise new-belt, Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-22328523163879091192016-03-21T04:55:01.192+00:002016-03-21T04:55:01.192+00:00Philosophy
Fatalists eschew astrology
– forecasts...<b>Philosophy</b><br /><br />Fatalists eschew astrology<br />– forecasts from the stars’ alignment with the moon,<br />as if time of birth dictates projection of one’s arc of life,<br />the time and type and temperament of one’s death.<br /><br />I accept I’m rudderless <br />– my life a barge along the straight and narrow,<br />enhanced by taking random chances, seizing branches<br />launching Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-26228459786963537292016-03-21T04:39:36.325+00:002016-03-21T04:39:36.325+00:00No - I was unhappy with the (over-hasty) final lin...No - I was unhappy with the (over-hasty) final line and removed it for re-jigging. It will be backSandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-74604198986736096862016-03-20T21:41:13.749+00:002016-03-20T21:41:13.749+00:00I could have sworn when I came here earlier today ...I could have sworn when I came here earlier today I saw a freestyle poem penned by Sandra. Am I imagining things?Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.com