Imagine that the rhythm of your life is like a wrecking ball – moving ponderously backwards and forwards, round and around. Imagine that this solid mass is now swinging towards you and you want it to stop at the exact place that you’re at. Here are some options:
- Stand in the path of that huge weight and try to seize it and keep it there
- Wait until the ball is where you want it to be and then savour that moment
- Jump on top of that ball and let it take you on a journey to wherever
- Find a better metaphor for your life.
You have the power and freedom to choose. Which course of action belongs to you?
levishedated 
I’d probably jump on top of that ball and see where it takes me ^_^
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Life as a rollercoaster – good choice! 🙂
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Jump on! (But I’d watch it for a long while first) 😊
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Good plan! Just make sure that that rollercoaster ride isn’t heading over the edge of a cliff. 🙂
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Good call! 😳😀
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What am I doing back at work again!! Help!!!
Someone make me leave!!!!!
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Quick! Tell me where you are and I’ll come rescue you!!
(Was going to say something about a bomb threat but thought better of it.😄)
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Erm – I’m in a super-secret-high-security-facility (and the Zombies have just broken in!!! Oh – is that you – sorry!)
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I’ll have you know I am much faster than a zombie! And my skin stays on better too! But, alack, you will have to stay at work today. 😕 At least it’s Friday!
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Ha! The very idea of anyone being faster than a Zombie! These are the fast ones – as in I Legend … oh, aaaagh … aaaaaaaarh!! (gurgle)
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I regret that I’ll have to leave you behind, Robert. Please enjoy the time you have left and try not to listen as they tear into your flesh. Look to the sky, Robert. And let the clouds soothe your last moments. (Or, you know, the ceiling, since you’re stuck at work) 😄😄
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Hahaha – I fought them off without a scratch for yea I am indestructible. Sat by the river now having defeated the zombie hoarde single-handedly. Are you a male Vic or a female Vic? 🙂
Kindness – Robert.
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I’m so happy you survived. You may be mankind’s answer to fast zombies!
I would have thought my little picture would give that away but I guess it’s pretty small. I am a female Vic(for Victory and Victoria). 🙋🏻
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Yay for me! 🙂
Sorry – yes – I didn’t really look closely at the picture and so mea culpa and all of that. I will get around to visiting you site – where would you recommend I start. Which piece are you most proud of. If you can give me the URL so much the better. 🙂
Kindness – Robert.
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Hmm… What are you interested in? Poems? Flash fiction? Short stories? Should I drop you straight into the sex or give you something cleaner? 😄
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I think that Diane sent me a link to your site once. She was showing me an example of good writing. So you do already come recommended. How about start with your top flash fiction (because I like to write that myself) and well take it from there. 🙂
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Oh really? That’s so nice of her!
Ok, I’ll send you a FF link. Hmm…
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Have you ever watched the video to Shake if Off by Taylor Swift – boy do those people got some moves!
Yeah – she’s nice is Dee. 🙂
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I never have. I saw a video of a police officer dancing in his car as he drove around. He had some moves but I bet TS is better. 😊
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Hahaha – I would have liked to have seen that! 😀
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You could probably look it up. I forgot where I saw it. Maybe Facebook.
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I’ll do that.
Later.
Maybe.
Okay – never – life’s just too short and there’s stuff coming at me all the time! New stuff – all for free! 🙂
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I wouldn’t do it either. 😄
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Hey – what a coincidence n me neither! 🙂
Yeah – I know.
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Ok, here’s one. I’m not sure I have a favorite. But I like this one. It’s even safe for work. 😊
https://victoryintrouble.wordpress.com/2015/02/28/friday-flash-fiction-prompt-beauty/
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Okay – it’s, like four days since I read this and I did it on my smartphone so I couldn’t leave a comment nor nuffink, but I liked it so much that I read another one after that. 🙂
And it was still a little secsy – despite it being work-safe. 😉
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Yeah yeah. Four days I waited. And here I was thinking we bonded over fast zombies and you not dying despite my lack of rescuing. It’s fine, though. (Sniff sniff)
I’m glad you liked them. Which other one did you read?
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What! You leave me to die and you expected us to bond!!
Hmm.
Erm, the other one was a bit racy – it had a certain effect on me – all night!.
There was champagne involved.
Can’t say any more at the moment – still at work (although not actually working).
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I knew you were strong enough! And to be fair, you told me your location was secret so… Maybe you should have been more forthcoming and I could’ve helped you. 😄
All night! Wow. I think I know the one you mean. I can see how the title drew you in. 😉
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Oh – that’s okay then. 😉
I was on the verge of telling you, but then, as soon as you arrived, I would have had to shoot you. So – well, you’re choice really. 😀
And yeah – all night. It was … hard to handle, but I came through in the end.
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Yeah, I prefer not to be shot…
You are very naughty, Robert. Very naughty. 😈😈
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Yeah, I know – my mom already told me so. :b
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This is making me think of the Seinfeld where his date ran out in the middle of sex because he was trying to talk dirty and said something about the panties her mom laid out for her. Tell me you know that episode!
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Unfortunately not, I’be never seen a single episode of Seinfeld, although I once read a book about the psychology behind the show. But, I think I get the gist of what you’re trying to say. 🙂
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Lol. Hmm, are you too young for Seinfeld? This might worry me…
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No, it’s just one of those things that was more popular on the US than the UK I guess.
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Yeah. I didn’t realize you are English because I didn’t read your about page until now. Shame. 😔😋
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You will tell me what my being English means to you. Tell me what difference it makes to your understanding of me. 🙂
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Nothing except that now I know why you didn’t watch Seinfeld. Because you seem like a Seinfeld type person. 😊
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Ah – I understand, and I can see why you would say that – but I prefer to think that he is like a Robert C Day person. 😉
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Ha ha. No, sir, he’s not conceited at all. 😄
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Well, if you’re gonna do it, do it right – right?
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I’ll read about it in the morning – sleep must come now. Nighty night Victoria. 🙂
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Goodnight, Robert. Sweet dreams.
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I did have some rather splendid dreams, thank you very much. 🙂 What do you tend to dream of?
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I don’t know. It varies. Two nights ago I dreamed there were alligators in my air conditioner and in my backyard. I was surprisingly unperturbed. Reoccurring dreams are of falling or a road that is either crazily winding/steep or falling apart. Mostly I don’t remember them. What were your splendid dreams?
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I used to dream of coming to the edge of a tall building and then jumping off – and I would invariably fly, but now I tend to dream of normal, comfortable, everyday things. I like those dreams. 🙂
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I never dreamt I could fly. I always fell or climbed. I like everyday dreams too but I don’t have too many of those. Or at least I don’t remember them.
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I used to have this one where I was naked in the street (or in underpants) and I tried to run but couldn’t, or only in slo-mo. Apparently it’s a really common dream. I don’t have that one anymore either. 🙂
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I just had a naked dream! You triggered the memory. Hmm. I’m never really embarrassed but at some point I always wonder why I’m naked.
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At first I thought that you had just fallen asleep at the keyboard and had had a dream as you slept, but then I realised that this was unlikely and it was more probable that you had dreamt this sometime over the past few days and had just remembered it (rather than just dreamt it). Did you come to any conclusions as to why you were naked? 🙂
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Lol, yes it was within the last few days. And I’m still not sure why I was naked but in the dream I figured I should put on a shirt so I did.
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That’s so cool! You were so in possession of yourself in the dream that you could put a shirt on! Like – wowser! 🙂
What happened next?
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Is that impressive? I think the dream ended after that. Or at least I don’t remember anything else. But it probably ended because what use is a dream where I’m clothed? I mean, I can do that whenever I want. I hardly get to walk around naked in public.
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To have that kind of control is impressive – yep. Getting dressed – maybe not so impressive. When you say ‘hardly’ do you mean ‘hardly ever’ by any chance. 🙂
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Am I hardly ever naked in public? Yes. This is true. Like almost never. 😉
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You mean, like, the last time was when you were three – in the paddling pool in the back garden? 😀
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Maybe. 😏
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Then I’ll say no more on the subject. 🙂
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Oh, and it happened again last night. All night again. Something is triggering this – I wonder what it is.
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What happened? Good dreams?
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A certain something came up. Not a dream. Erm, not sure how I can explain it – it would be easier to draw you a diagram.
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I’m glad you found a way around your need for a diagram. I was going to say, you are so good with words, I bet you could come up with something. All night again, Robert? Perhaps you should…take care of that.
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Tried – it doesn’t work like that with that kind of middle of the night thing. It’s funny but it just stays that way no matter how I try to take care of it. Not sure I understand it really so all I can do is try to get to sleep again.
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Well…hmm. I thought I knew how those things worked. Maybe not. I’m as baffled as you are.
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There are different kinds. Some are hot and some are cold – I don’t really know how to explain it. The hot ones are amenable to manipulation, but the cold ones just … they just stay there. Not a temperature thing. More a metaphysical observation.
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Ok, what? I don’t mean to pry into the inner workings of your penis but what? I never knew there was an erection that could be described like that. I must ask everyone I know about this. For science!
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Do let me know what your survey said. 😉
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As soon as I complete it!
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🙂 I can just imagine your interrogation methods. 😉
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It’s a hard job, but I’m willing to do it. 😀
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Hard is best – agreed. 🙂
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Omg, I did not mean that it’s a shame you’re English! I meant I’m ashamed I didn’t read your about page.
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Oh don’t worry – I understood you. And even if I thought that you thought that it was a shame that I was English, I’m still secure enough in my English skin to be able to ride it. 🙂
Do you like the English?
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Short answer: yes, very much
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May I enquire further and ask you what excites you about the English?
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I like your stuff! TV, candy, breakfast, tea, accents. I don’t know, sounds a bit pathetic, lol.
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Ah, no, my dear – I think you are referring to television, sweets, brekky, a nice cup of tea and the proper way to talk!
Pathetic? No – not really – just a more genteel way of life! 😀 (yeah – that’s a big grin – that’s a teasing grin – that’s a totally joking grin) 😉
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Ha ha! Thanks for setting me straight! I should’ve known better!
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Hahaha – so long as you know I was joking – all’s good. 🙂
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hmmm – I think I would find another metaphor for my life. I’m not sure ‘wrecking ball’ is the image I’m aiming for 😉
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Hahaha – nice choice. What’s your favourite metaphor for life, Joanne? 🙂
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Now you’re going to have me thinking about this for a while!
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That’s wonderful!
Let me know if you come across any firm conclusions, Joanne. 😉
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I’ll probably be using it like a pendulum… idk…I’m sleepy…
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Sleep, beautiful one – sleep! When you wake you will be completely happy with all things and this will continue until I snap my … no! wait! step away from the breadstick!!
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Yeah. I really have to step away from this, too. Nyt nyt. 🙂
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Hahaha – hope you had a good sleep and that your next one will be good too. 😉
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Yes, sir… I did. Thanks!
I needed that 🙂
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Yeah, sleep is a wonderful elixir for youth, happiness and … stuff like that. 😀
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Oh yeah, I like the sound of that, elixir of youth and happiness. 🙂
Cheers!
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Most welcome. Let’s drink a glass together. 🙂
Kindness – Robert.
Oh, just realised that could mean more than one thing. Erm – oops?
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Cheers! Um, and what else could that mean… 😉 lol
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Erm, with ‘drinking a glass’ being synonymous with ‘sleep’, it could be taken to me that I was proposing that we, erm … sleep together? (nervous laugh)
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Not a problem with me… as long as you stay on your side of the bed… or another bed if there’s another one in the room, like “Lucy” & Ricky (Desi). 😉 LOL
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Lucy and Ricky Ricardo didn’t always have separate beds. In the first episodes of the first season, they had twin beds that were shoved up next to each other with no space between. 😉
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Oh, Mr. Day, you really must love Lucy 😉
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What’s not to love! 😉
I guess you are more into Desi – but then again, perhaps I should not jump to conclusion. 🙂
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I’m not into Desi at all… esp. coz my Dad’s Cuban… he broke Lucy’s heart… my dad broke my mom’s heart and mine… though I love him so much that made me have trust issues with men. I’ve had my heart broken enough times I think. Life is too short. 😦
I don’t want to generalize the Latinos but as much as they are called hopeless romantics and stereotyped “great lovers”… I’ll pass… I want to keep my heart intact.
Yes, any man (or woman 😉 j/k ) can break my heart but I’m just keeping healthy boundaries. Like, getting busy with school is a good excuse… lol
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Hahaha – yes – keeping busy at school is a great distraction. So sorry to hear about all the heartbreak and all of that stuff. Have you ever thought of getting a puppy? I understand that they can be very affectionate and amazingly loyal. 🙂
All kindness – Robert.
Latino women (and especially half ones) are very attractive too – yes?
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I’m planning to get a dog soon. It’s just that now that my girls are grown up I have to cross out a lot of travels and volunteering on my bucket list so I’m worried about what to do with my doggie whenever I’m not around.
Yes, unconditional love at its best!
And the last remark… beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder… I will post my photo one of these days. 😉
Have a great weekend!
<3BP
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Okay – dogs – schmogs, love – schmove – let’s seen that photograph already! 😀
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Patience is a virtue. 😉
… in due time.
❤ BP
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Okay – look – I waited 3 days now. 😀
ReMarKaBLe levels of patience. (smiling and having fun with yah!)
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Rob, you crack me up. LOL
Is that why I haven’t seen you around? 😉
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Nah – it’s because I take the weekends off and catch up on a Monday. Getting too layzeeee. Good to know I make you laugh, Beautiful, ’cause you entertain me too. 😉
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Aaaaaw!!! Thank you, Robert. That’s really sweet. You’re too kind. 🙂
I was thinking of taking a short break from blogging. This is taking much of my time and really distracting me from school as you probably can see. Coz I’m really loving this and my new found friends… like you… 😉
I really wanna finish Graduate school very soon (hopefully by next year) as I have a lot of travel plans and school is getting in the way.
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Travel plans? Where you going?
Friends are good. Friends should be there throughout life – school, travel, all of that.
Hey, if you take a break I’ll still be here when you get back – I can support you in that, Beautiful! It’s all good. I’m going to get some food soon before it gets too late. 🙂
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Island hopping in Asia with the kiddos this Nov., Dubai/Israel in March with friends, Europe/ Paris next summer. Asia and Australia in 2018 and I might go to Africa. Why, you wanna join us? It’s all girls.. you might be out of place… but then again, you can be our entertainment… lol 😉
I’m planning to blog about my travels so you might see some photos here and there.
Thanks for your support. You’re super! Go get some food and I’ll go get some sleep… gotta work tonight.
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Wow, wow, Wow – that is a superb tour you have planned there. Please tell me that you’re coming to the UK too – we have some really nice stuff here – you know – olde buildings and lots of history and a real live queen! 🙂
If I were free I’d don a girly frock and I’d be right there with y’all! I can be entertaining with the best of ’em! 🙂
Well, even if we don’t meet, at least I’ll get chance to see a p a t i e n t l y awaited photo of you, Beautiful. 😉
Hope your work went well.
Kindness – Robert.
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Most definitely. I have been to London and I’ll be back. I would love to see you in girly frock my dear Rob… I know you’ll rock it… You’ll be the thorn amongst the roses… 😉 haha
Who knows if we meet, you might even be in the photos I post on my blog and I’ll enjoy some of your 1000+ new fans. Fingers crossed. 😉
It went well even with lil sleep… thanks 🙂
❤ BP
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Sorry, still childishly giggling over the title 🙂
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tuts rolls eyes then laughs too
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I hope you didn’t hurt yourself 🙂
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ha!
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*smirking*
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Oh, I am so very noble and sweet and will not rise to this kind of baiting!
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Please don’t set jokes up for me *sigh*
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Play nice!
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By the way – this facility is under attack by fast Zombies and I just … nooooo…aaaragrgr … aaaaaarghhhh!! (gurgle)
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Now I feel bad for smirking 😦
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It’s all good – I’m actually immune to being ripped apart – limb from limb. 😉
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I don’t really have to imagine… 🙃 my life is definitely like it!!! … I thought anyone’s life was like it…😅 … Anyway… If you ask me…
I don’t really need to jump! I’m ON IT AT ALL TIMES!
👍🏼really good post Mr.!
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Some people are not like that at all – they see something that they think is wrong, and then they butt their heads up against it – hard! Can you imagine!! 🙂
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Jumping on sounds fun…
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I was think the same thing! 🙂 Where would you want life to take you next if you could ride freely?
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Right here, right now is pretty good so will settle for that I think?
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Oh yes – absolutely. Now is early evening and here is by the river, soaking in the sunny vibes of the people passing by. 🙂
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Watch work out where it was well clear of the ground, have a nice nap and then just draw on the passing ball until it either stopped or someone came to stop me. Then I would lure your fast zombies into its path and see how they bounce.
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Hahaha – you have a wicked sense of humour, Lisa – as well as being very wise. 🙂
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Thank you, your recognition of my great wisdom speaks well of you! LOL
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And your recognition of my recognition of your great wisdom speaks well of you too. 😉
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Lets just assume the infinite stacking of recognizing and speaking well, and accept we have just established a mutual admiration society from which we can sneer at lesser intellects; I’ve already started my daughter is sitting on the couch and I’m giving her an extra sneer, just for you! 🙂
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Hahaha – I’m sure your daughter appreciates that very much! 🙂
Yeah, lets assume it’s turtles all the way down. 😀
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I would choose #4!!
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Yes – me too. Well, actually, that’s not quite true – I would go for option 5 – I was just waiting for someone to point out that there are not just 4 options here. 😉
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haha well close enough!!
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Yep – it was the nearest to the ones I listed. 🙂
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I am a person who would love to stay close….yet out of the box!!
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I think that I’m more out of my head than out of the box. 🙂 But yes – I can understand the need to be close. 🙂
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🙂
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