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Picture it and Write~Brush fire

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This is the latest picture prompt from Ermilia,s Blog

__picture it & write

Fire

Image supplied and credited by Ermila

There are times during the very hot season when the bush is very dry, as dry as a tinder-box. A very slight spark can cause a destructive moving brush-fire that travels very, very fast as the flames take hold. The fire rages out of control,  the fire-service, using aeroplanes, water-bomb the head of the inferno to try to stop the fire in its tracks.

The flames light up the sky, and we drive away with many other cars racing  away from the moving, travelling wall of flame, that makes an incredible picture of the sky on fire.

As the sun sets in all its glory the fire turns night into day.

Written by John Yeo (c) All rights reserved.

First 50 Words “Kittens”

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kittens

photo credit: Viola & Cats =^..^= via photopin cc

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KITTENS
There is a heartless unfeeling cruel person somewhere~Hiding~A cat-lover who loved a kitten, then fed and loved the cat~Then couldn’t find love for her babies~I discovered a cardboard box on my doorstep~Warily I approached, then there was a movement as two beautiful kitten faces popped up~I knew I was lost.

First 50 Words~~”Monthly Deposit”

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The crops had failed and many people were very hungry. The drought had been with us for months. No water to drink or to grow the crops. The waterholes had dried up and the cattle were dying of thirst. The food-rich countries rallied aound and delivered thousands of tons of food and water to the receiving stations in the area and it was agreed that a monthly deposit of provisions and water should be delivered to food banks until the rains arrived once again.

First 50 Words~ “Human Communication”

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HUMAN COMMUNICATION

Non-verbal communication is a very important understated aspect of human communication. Not just sign language, but getting your message across in many other different ways, such as facial expression, smiles and frowns, nods and winks. Then there is the very little understood method of mind-to-mind thought transference that is not recognised officially by the scientific community. Mind-reading I believe is real and not a branch of science fiction.

First 50 Words~ “Red Geranium”

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RED GERANIUM

There were 50 wide steps up to our front door. Many a treacherous Winter’s day I have nearly slipped and had a fall. Autumn was just as bad with the occasional fallen leaf to trip on. Spring was my favourite time of the year, we put a pot with a red geranium on each side of every step. 100 beautiful pots of red geraniums that flowered all through Summer.

(c) Written by John Yeo

First 50 Words~”Mostly Sunny”

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MOSTLY SUNNY

Holidays!
What to pack?
We are going South.
I hear the place we heading for has
Tropical rainstorms, Hurricanes, Floods,
Even Tsunamis have been known to occur.
Also the odd Earthquake to break the monotony.
Shorts are a must, sunglasses, sandals, short-sleeved shirts.
Better include an umbrella, a pac-a-mac a couple of sweaters and boots
Just in case, although I understand from checking the internet and doing some research
The place we are going to is MOSTLY SUNNY.

Copyright (c) Written by John Yeo  All rights reserved

First 50 Words~The Future of Sex~17th April 2014

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THE FUTURE OF SEX
Madame Rose studied her crystal ball intently. “The future of sex is a conundrum. procreation, recreation or abstinence? The singularity of sex, masturbation? Reproduction by in-vitro fertilisation?” After much careful consideration the wise lady said, “The future of sex is in the past, without the past there would be no future. Love is the answer, old fashioned pure love is the future of sex.”

 

Copyright (c)~Written by John Yeo~All rights reserved.

First 50 words~10th April 2014~ OK, So~~~

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OK, So ~~~

I have filled in this long application form, my past life is arrayed and spread out before you for all to see. No doubt you have made many photocopies of the information as a decision is made on my suitability for the job in question. I have a drawer full of rejection letters and there is always room for another.

I may be mature and coming to the end of my working life , but I am still active, able and very willing, with vast experience. You think I am wasting my time?

OK, So What!

 

 

First 50 words~”THREE DOGS”

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THREE DOGS

Six dogs pulled the sled through through the ice-fields. We were returning home with our catch from the rocky bay. The first three dogs were all from the same litter, with pure white fur that was almost invisible against the snowy background. They had an affinity for each other as they led the other three dogs, who were a mixture of the breed, snarling and yelping as they pulled the sled. They were all working as a team.