Childhood – The Inkwell

Moving House

#Promptuarium A few books A few pens And his camera A Selection of Clothes And A Santa Claus Mug All heading on to pastures new Away from the place he always knew Along with a friend – his old teddy bear Soon to be in a Bedroom – Atop some new stairs

Old Times

Fun among the trees as cubscouts swing back and forth until the howl for lunch or another activity on campsite until the call back – theyll swing off the tyres or play on the wood stumps

Aspire

#socs #aspire He sits at his easel with pencil, pastel and paints creating a vision of what he has seen purply blue skies and bright yellow stars coin shaped replicas of earth venus and mars ambition portrayed for the locals to see not bad going for a lad of three and he’s left his thumbprint,Continue reading “Aspire”

In a spin

#MLMM #Spin #Roundabout It might have been fun at first naughty, some might say, to attempt going round the roundabout solely on your own perhaps, next time, you might induce your playground pals to join you – to save you from nausea

Cooling Off

#FFFC After picking up dad’s catch in the heat of the day the three brothers enjoyed themselves splashing about in the cool water before returning the fish to mum for tea

Berserk

#Fowc #Berserk By the time , you’ve got a handle on this everything has changed reactions wild , leads to a rockstar event in the room stopping the wild child – and tempering the rising mercury could explode in your face but really – when the devil has turned back into an angel, you’ll keepContinue reading “Berserk”

Chips by the beach

#childhood #beach #memories #Blackpool Childhood reminiscences held by a moment in grease proof paper positioned in a way – that seagulls didn’t spot the hidden treasures barmcakes by Blackpool prom ? yearly occurance – on the days they’d be testing the lights toasty hot – fresh out of the fryer helpings of salt and vinegarContinue reading “Chips by the beach”

Looking through the bakers window

#napowrimo #bakers #window I can remember walking past the bakers shop I was six or seven, a special treat – but only to be eaten after lunch and that was if – i could find it you see, my treat was hiding around the bread rolls playing peek a boo by the chocolate cakes andContinue reading “Looking through the bakers window”

Old Bear

#Octpowrimo #Childhood A bit rough round the edges but he’s still as loveable as ever now sat in the corner with the newer toys a compendium of memories from days gone by companions and confidante when the darkness falls or the ghosts come to town unexpectedly best thing of all – he’ll always be thereContinue reading “Old Bear”

Squeegee

#fowc #squeegee Someone’s idea of being Alan Sugar for a day qualified ? hardly….but we were definitely equipped up to our eyeballs in sponges, window mops and extremely soapy water. each car getting the full wash gratefully receiving payment for the work we did everyone making sure each car was bright as a button forContinue reading “Squeegee”