Driving along the by-pass, I
saw a beautiful bird strutting about in the road ahead, pecking at the grit, as
they do. I slowed down, hoping he’d move before I got there (he did).
My grandson saw and sat
forward in his seat. “That’s a… it’s a … It’s one of those peasants!”
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And one of my granddaughters
was talking about a beautiful dog we sometimes see out on our walks. She
confidently told her parents that he is an Elastic Malamute. I blame my accent!
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Two of my short story books
are on sale at 99p (usually £1.99) for the next six days. They should also be at a special price from Amazon.com.
You Can’t Love a Stranger –
all stories include an animal of some sort. Available from Amazon UK.
Haunted – all stories include
a ghost. Available from Amazon UK.
And here’s Dusty cuddling up with
one of his best friends – Bananaman.
Children, especially grandchildren, know best Teresa. I should go with them.
ReplyDeleteThey do indeed, Rena :-) x
DeleteWonderful. And those two books are a fabulous read :0) xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue :-) x
DeleteI love the things children say. And I also love Bananaman. xx
ReplyDeleteHe is mad about Bananaman, Joanna - he points his finger at you and says, "This banana is loaded!" He's only 3 and so shy, but when he puts that costume on, I think he could take on the world :-) x
DeleteGreat giggles, Teresa. What does the elastic malamute look like exactly, is it a marmalade colour? or did she mean a bullmastif? and bananaman looks a handy chap to have on hand... I still call them peasants sometimes. I have the love a stranger one, it's really lovely, and must get the ghostie one. xx:))
ReplyDeleteHope this link works, Susan - he's an Alaskan Malamute http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Malamute
DeleteBananaman is very useful - fearless, brave and strong :-) Glad you liked the Stranger book :-) x
Those comments certainly made me smile, Teresa, thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteDusty is clearly a fan of Bananaman.
Dusty loves bananas too, Carol :-) x
DeleteThose pesky peasants
ReplyDeleteVery smart looking peasant though I must say :-) x
DeleteI remember seeing flamingoes at Whipsnade when my children were young, and my daughter afterwards referring to them as Flamencos - which sounded rather nice!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading more of your fab stories. Just enjoyed the one in the new Fiction Feast too :o)
Oh Karen, that's lovely - flamencos - it really suits them too!
DeleteI loved your story in FF - had tears in my eyes by the end, lovely :-) x
Kids are a great source of inspiration. They don't mind getting things wrong. Like the lads playing the 3 Kings in the Nativity play:
ReplyDeleteNo. 1 said 'I bring you gold'.
No. 2 said 'I bring you myrrh'.
No. 3 said 'Frank sent this'.
Ha ha, love it, Keith! And who's to say they're wrong? Maybe Frank did send it :-) x
ReplyDeleteI love the peasant comment - makes your grandson sound like a snooty lord of the manor (which I'm sure he's not)!
ReplyDeleteHe's a peasant like me, Sally :-) x
DeleteAw, love the children's comments. And I adore the photo.
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Thank you, Suz :-) x
DeleteGreetings human, Teresa,
ReplyDeletePawdon me for my lengthy time in actually getting here. Had to take both my humans for walks! :)
May the pleasant, peasant, pheasant revolt! It was very good to offer your books at such a low price.
Hello to Dusty and the banana dude!
Pawsitive wishes,
Penny :) x
You've been keeping your humans busy, Penny! I will have to tell my littlest human you called him the Banana Dude - he's going to love that :-) x
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