My category ‘Pictures & Stories’ are posts with me writing a fictional, creative short story about a picture.
WHAT? –
It was the usual trek home after a night of working the neighborhood. The journey back to the home was slow this morning as the tiredness from the previous night’s events were beginning to take its toll. The fences seem higher this morning and not as easy to maneuver. With the breeze blowing oh so lightly and the coolness of the air made for a relaxing stroll. But the tiredness kept its grip and increased with each small step. The home base seemed forever in the future to arrive and the trek started becoming slow.
The slowness and tiredness were interrupted by the noise that came from below! That creature again, why is it there and what is its intentions? The journey stopped and played the ever so popular game to not gain additional attention – but to no avail. For the creature’s noise had alerted them again and the search had begun.
As the motionless was instilled with the journey no longer the event, there came the alerted one. The noise stopped and the alerted one became interested and the tiredness that was once now was alert. Then slightly the turn and the look –
WHAT?
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Oh I love it! From the view of the opossum! Well done!! Love the picture too! ‘Possums are one of my most favorite creatures as they’re so sweet and gentle! You have a fabulous weekend too, Terry!!
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Thanks Paula, they are always walking across our fence and Roxy pesters them with her barking! Have a fabulous weekend as well! 🙂
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I cant see the picture out here at tge lake haha but great story x
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Sorry you are unable to see the picture Lynn, happy weekend! 🙂
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Happy weekend to you too x
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Great job x
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Thank you dear! 🙂
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most welcome x
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This works so well – the first person narrative by the opossum. The Bean has yet to see one but I fear she would make its life double miserable if she does find one …
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As long as they are higher than The Bean, the Opossum would be find, I have seen their teeth before when Roxy encountered one that was on her level. Thanks Osyth and happy day! 🙂
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The Bean likes to think she’s lean and mean but in reality she’s likely to run for the hills when confronted!
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Terry, this is brilliant!
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Thank you Lydia, appreciate you! Thanks for stopping by to read and comment – have a great weekend! 🙂
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Sorry I have been scarce lately but plan to change that. It is a long weekend here (a provincial holiday) but we have nothing major planned. Hope you have a good weekend as well. Stop by when you have a chance!
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No problem, enjoy your time on you long weekend! Happy Day! 🙂
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Oh, this is awesome. What a cute little guy! I have never seen one in real life 🙂 I am very intrigued now to find out ‘what?’ Have a beautiful day 🙂
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They are cute, and harmless. I remember seeing one for the first time and thinking it was a huge rat. Little did I know! 🙂
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Oh boy! I smell me some ‘possum stew a cooking! LOL Somebody call Jed and Ellie Mae!
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Oh, yea – sounds yummy! LOL, I am not sure if it would let me catch it! Thanks Laurel! 🙂
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Who doesn’t love an animal story!
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Thank you Jennie, got to love those animal stories! Happy Day my friend! 🙂
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You are welcome. Happy day to you!
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Such a lovely short story! Oh, and this possum is soooo cute!! 😀 The picture and your story work so well together, Terry! Thank you for brightening my day! xxx
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Glad your day is brightened! I like possums, they are cute and just go about their business! Thanks for stopping by – hope your weekend has been going well for you. 🙂
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I wish we had them here as well! They are just so adorable!! 🙂
Thanks, Terry, my weekend has been wonderful so far – although I´m only doing the ordinary stuff like going to the park, enjoy the sun and the flowers and cook something nice to eat 🙂 I even tried out a new recipe: a carrot cheesecake! It´s quite yummie 😉 Have a happy day!!! xxx
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Well carrots are my favorite vegetable, and I love cheesecake – I know this must be yummie! Enjoy the weekend, this is our last one here in this home, we have last minute things do to this weekend – we are staying busy! 🙂
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Wish I could send you some, then 😉
Oh my! Last weekend! That does sound extremely busy! Won´t keep you any longer then! 😀
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Loved this short story with the photo 🙂 well done.. 🙂
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Thank you Sue, I appreciate your comment! Have a great day! 🙂
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I adore our possums, too. What a great way to express how they might feel about us.
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They are funny creatures – and Roxy is always barking at them! They are smart enough to be on the fence! 🙂
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When we put the night camera on we had great fun watching the Mama possum not only disciplining her own twins but the twin baby raccoons also. She actually smacked one of them. Do you think Mama Raccoon had her babysitting? 🙂
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LOL, oh I doubt it! 🙂
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😀 😀 What a sweet story and a cute, little buddy…
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Thank you Maniparna, he (or she) is cute indeed. Have a great day my friend! 🙂
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