Back in the day (Word War) these towers supported the latest tracking devices (enemy planes incoming!!!). Now they are used by every communications company.
Technology, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia
Freddy opened the small canvas-seated fishing stool his grandson had bought him five Christmases back and set it firmly on the woodland floor. From his satchel he pulled out his props – a sketch pad and pencil. The fabric creaked beneath his weight as he settled, but he was used to that now. He opened the pad at the part-drawn tree. And as he had done every day since Poppy ran away, he waited. Some days it seemed to him she did speak. But most days her head and her voice remained hidden in the tree that had taken his beloved away.
Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN
Here’s how it works:
Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE
Here are some suggestions:
An answering photo
A cartoon
A joke
A caption
An anecdote
A short story (flash fiction)
A poem
A newly minted proverb, adage or saying
An essay
A song—the lyrics or the performance
You have plenty of scope and only two criteria:
Your creative offering is indeed yours
Your writing is kept to 150 words or less
If you post a link in the comments section of this post I’ll be able to find it If you include Crimson’s Creative Challenge as a heading, WP Search will find it (theory) by ‘Searching’ in the WP Reader (fingers crossed)
Here’s wishing you inspirational explosions. And FUN
Continuing the flowers seen on my last walk (19th June 2021)
Honeysuckle… everywhere: 19th July 2021 Teasel: 19th July 2021 Biting Stonecrop lines a former lane, now a footpathWhite Stonecrop: 19th July 2021 Wood Spurge: 19th July 2021 Ornamental cherry trees form an arch over the churchyard gate: 19th July 2021 19th July 2021
And in the churchyard
Scabious: 19th July 2021 Yellow Rattle: 19th July 2021 Pyramidal Orchid: 19th July 2021
I wasn’t sure about answering Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt this week. Since moving, time seems always in short supply and the wordcount is high. Moreover, though I rake through my mind, nothing crops up… unlike the weeds in my new garden. I wonder, would Sammi notice my lack of participation? And if she notices, will she forgive me?
I glance out the window at what’s best described as a jungle. I know what’s needed there. Saplings lopped, roots spaded out, weeds teased free: hard work.
But this prompt? Maybe a coffee will tempt Lady Inspiration, the basic requisite.
I left you last week at the Team Lotus base on the outskirts of the small Norfolk village of Hethel. Now we continue the walk
19th June 2021An old road takes us through a damp woodland: 19th June 2021 A military installation/accommodation. Both that woodland road & these buildings date to WWII: 19th June 2021 And here is the explanation: 19th June 2021 And in the local churchyard: 19th June 2021 We continue our walk through woodland: 19th June 2021 The path we’re following delivers us at an old gate: 19th June 2021 In a small clearing off the main path: 19th June 2021 We find the farmhouse with its outbuildings: 19th June 2021 19th June 2021 and take a last look back: 19th June 2021 And a visit to the church before heading for the bus: 19th June 2021
Hope you’ve enjoyed
For the flowers seen, check out this week’s Tuesday Treat
Come with me, come take my hand I’ll take you to another land. In doubt I shook my head And yet agreed as he had said Led down an avenue of trees Flowers fragrant on the breeze Until he stopped and drew me close My heart then surging to my throat And with willing lips as he had planned He took me to another land
Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN
Here’s how it works:
Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE
Here are some suggestions:
An answering photo
A cartoon
A joke
A caption
An anecdote
A short story (flash fiction)
A poem
A newly minted proverb, adage or saying
An essay
A song—the lyrics or the performance
You have plenty of scope and only two criteria:
Your creative offering is indeed yours
Your writing is kept to 150 words or less
If you post a link in the comments section of this post I’ll be able to find it If you include Crimson’s Creative Challenge as a heading, WP Search will find it (theory) by ‘Searching’ in the WP Reader (fingers crossed)
Here’s wishing you inspirational explosions. And FUN
Ranunculus… but which one?Hogweed…Pink Hogweed (a Norfolk speciality)Pink grasses (one day I’ll learn its name)Pink roses (Rosa canina)
Red campion
Honeysuckle… pinkand palest yellow, not quite whiteField rose (Rosa arvensis)Birdsfoot TrefoilNarrow-leaved Birdsfoot TrefoilHerb Robert (a cranesbill)
That’s all for now, folks. Oh, but have I a treat for you next week
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