Good Thursday, my peeps. I skipped last week because sometimes one does not feel like forcing the muse. However, this week, she is in fine form. I was sure I had a photo that was more in tune with Crispina‘s lovely one but none really worked for me. So, as I searched, I found something and a story was born. Thanks, my friend, for hosting this fun party every week!
What Do You See?
Gosh, that looks forbidding, doesn’t it?
It does. Want to go inside and see what lurks behind?
Dunno. It feels creepy.
You’ll miss something special if you don’t
That so?
Yep. Shall we?
Lead the way! That way you’ll be eaten first if there are beasties within!
Haha! Silly, do you honestly think I’d lead you to such a nefarious end? One in which I, myself, would be at risk?
You have a point. OK, lead on anyway.
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Gee whiz it’s dark in here! Are there no lights?
Hang on.
She heard the creaking of a door before a beam of light appeared,
Hey! Open it more!
Not yet. Before I open it, you need to know that it is a special door.
Special?
Yes. It will show you your dreams.
No way!
Yes. Close your eyes and think hard.
Done.
Go ahead. Open them.
Wow. Val d’Orcia in Tuscany…
I have to say I like YOUR door far better…. I’m a sucker for unusual doors and THAT is one of the things that make me nostalgic for my now home and certainly for the Victorian pile we had in the UK and the 15th century ‘town house’ in Lutry, Switzerland. We’re going to live in a 08.15 (am) rental flat as of the end of next week and there is no room for such romantic and wonderful bow windows with heavy wooden shutters, no wooden floorboards, no romance, no Tuscan hills….
Crispina’s pic is rather intimidating. Too much HRD maybe? Anyway, that gave me a much needed little pause in my preparations for our removal!
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I do thank you, Kiki (total cheat as it is really a window, but hey…) As for Crispina’s picture, I am positive she made it as forebidding as possible 😉
I am also a sucker for unusual doors!
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Of course I know that this is a window – but the size of it lends some room to negotiate other possibilities….. and it IS stunningly beautiful!
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I figured you know… I was just putting it out there 😉
It was where I stayed my first night in Tuscany – in a B&B in Chiusi… sigh…
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let me push out another sigh too!!!! Don’t we love Italy, and thankfully I’m gonna be much closer as of next month. I have so many fabulous stays in my memory bank, short and longer ones, in company, with baby and dog, with friends, always unexpected and good!
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I’ve only been to Europe the once .. next time I’d Gensac, Bourgogne on April 2021 for my birthday.
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Well Dale, let’s keep that in mind and YOU will remind me when you’re closer to your trip. Because: La Bourgogne n’est pas SI loin de la Suisse…. I say no more…
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Let’s do that!
And on ne sait jamais, mon amie!
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Love the discovery of beauty. In the bottom right hand corner of the window there seems to be another door or clearing into the woods. Maybe more exploring is a possibility🙂
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Indeed!! All we have to do is take the time to explore. So nice to see you again, George.
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Very clever, Dale. Nice one.
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Thank you, John. Glad you liked.
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I know that is your dream place–and who can blame you seeing that window and view?
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It so is – you do know it!
I sure can’t 😉
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Great job! I couldn’t think of anything to write for this one.
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Thank you, Susan! That was me, last week 😉
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Well, where else 💜
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Indeed!! 🧡🌻🌻🌄🌅
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💜💜💜
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Oh wow! Dale, that was such a surprise. Fantastic. You’ve let the light in. 🙂
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So very glad you enjoyed, Crispina! I truly wasn’t sure where I was going to go with this one 😉
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You went to a beautiful place
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It is my dream place (even if I’ve been but once).
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They stop being dream places if frequented too often.
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This is true!
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I have one of those. Must keep it apart from normality. 🙂
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Threw me for a loop.
Excellent, Dale! ⚡️💥
Is Val d’Orcia in Tuscany, your dream?
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Absolutely… Even if I went in 2016…
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Then you’ll probably go back one day.
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I know I want to
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Ah, Dale, how wonderful, masterfully turning such a creepy beginning to a beautiful dream. Chapeau, dear lady! xoxo
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Thank you so much, Marina! So glad you think so!
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❤
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Nicely tied together. I loved this weeks photo prompt.
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Thank you, Violet. I’m glad I was able to come up with something.
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If you hold your nerve you can realise the dream – well, it works in your story! Lovely unfolding of an engaging mini plot, Dale.
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Thank you, Jilly! I like to think so 🙂
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Dear Dale,
This story is so you. I love the dialogue and the reveal at the end. I can feel the excitement mounting.
Shalom and lotsa hugs,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Is it? How do you like them apples? 😉 So glad you enjoyed my little tale.
Shalom and lotsa dreamy love,
Dale
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Q,
That really IS your dream. And I love how you were able to get that from the pic . . which I would have taken to being a door that led to Wolf Blitzer’s castle in one of those -Vania countries.
You made it beautiful, and true. Just like you. I love when that happens!
MUAH!
B
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B,
I cannot lie. I would dearly love to return one day. As for that pic – no kidding. It was also the subject of gaols 😉
You are the sweetest. I love when that happens.
MWAH!
Q
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You cannot lie, or you canna lie? 😉
I know you would. And will. Will.
I had no idea. Like I said, I couldn’t get past the crazed, bloodthirsty look of Wolf Blitzer as he broke the news!
Both, lemme say both? And I do too.
MUAH!!
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I canna.
Maybe. I know I’d love to.
Hahaha! Maybe that is a potential story… g’head! 😉
Absolutely both!
MWAH!!
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There you go
You will
Ya think? I’m kinda creeped out. What if he finds out about it?
BOTH
MUAH!!!!
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🙂
Mayhaps. Maybe one day I won’t go alone. Who knows?
I can imagine!
Yes, Both!
MWAH!!!
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😉
Who knows indeed?
Can you now?
Both
MUAHZZA!!!!
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😉
Who knows?
Maybe not. You’ll have to educate me
Si! Both!
MMMWWAAHHZZ!!!
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Umm . . . I’ll tutor you sometime? 😉
Salud!
MWAHZZAA!!!
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🙂
Ummm… yes, do. 😉
Cheers!
MUWAHH!!
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YES!
Candy!
MWUAH!!
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Looking forward to it, Teach 😉
I thought you were cutting back?
MUWWAAHH!!
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Me too . . . me too 😉
Oh yeah, that. I can find loopholes
M-U-W-A-H!!
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I’ve no doubt. 😉
I can see that. You are the sneaky one.
💋
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Learning is so much fun! Teaching too! Both.
All in love.
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Oh yes. Tit for Tat
All in love.
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I must be on my A game. I don’t want to go in half cocked.
Totes
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Yes, you must. Fully alert and no pussy-footing around, is always best.
Yep.
😘😘
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For the win!
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We’re both winners!
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WOOT!!
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I like your door, even if it is a window. It has a soft beauty to it.
The other one looks rough and complex
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Thank you. Of course, mine is actually a window and from the inside 😉
Crispina’s is more the door of a gaol 😉
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On a crips February day, seeing a scene like that would be paradise. What a great substitute.
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That’s what must have been in the back of my mind for me to go there.
Glad you liked my substitute!
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You always do these challenges justice!
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You are such a generous friend!
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Ugh, make that “crisp,” not crips. Sorry
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No worries – I figured 😉
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Awwww! I like them apples very much! 🙂
This was fun! 🙂
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So glad you like!!😊
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Me do! 🙂
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🙂
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