#Fowc #Hoopla
Saturday 20th April, 2019
Have a go, step right up – try your hand at getting the Hoop
On the target
Of course , land it on the right target – you’ll get a
Prize, It’s all down to where your hoop
Lands – and that’s down to your
Aim and Throw
Another piece from Inky, in response to richa’s Freedom of Expression Challenge
Crack open the party poppers, for its an
Extra special day today
Lots of people are coming to share in
Excitement, in honour of somebody who’s having a really significant
Birthday….
raise the roof
and dance till you drop….
tell the celebrant how loved they are
on their very special day – and
never forget to enjoy yourselves too!
Salford Quays, 22nd November 2018
Christmas is coming……
We might be in November, but we’ve had a bit of festive decoration arrive on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal today
A number of brightly decorated snowmen, have found themselves stood around and about in locations at Salford Quays. From The Lowry to Mediacity UK, They’re all based around Raymond Briggs’ original fun character and have been decorated by local children and young people in the area.
Its Been a buzzy few months for local artworks as previously we had Bee in the City land in Salford as part of the Hive in Manchester. When they flew to pastures new, the Snowmen paid us a visit. While the Bees raised money for the We Love Manchester Fund, This time all funds will go to BBC Children in need
Feel free to comment on the snowmen I’ve captured….I’ll post more as and when i find them.
An acrostic on the Carousel, by Inky.
Crazy, the way this
amusement ride of colour turns
round and around to the sound
of the pipes in its middle
under the musics charms the
stallions and fillies move up and down
expect laughter and cheers from the
little ones, who’ve been waiting all summer to ride it
Blackpool, 11th April 2017
Tuesday saw me take a little trip up the motorway to Blackpool with my sister Anne Marie and my two nephews James and George
Blackpool Tower
It wasn’t really seaside weather so, we visited the Tower circus and the Sea life centre instead….
The sea life centre was our first place we visited – and we all enjoyed the sharks, and the dolphins and Rays (as well as the fish)
looking at the big fish!
Jellyfish
Mr Lobster
Stingray
Big Grumpy Fish
My nephews with their Mummy (my little blister)
The Circus Ring – Before the Show
There were lots of acrobats, and juggling and trapeze acts at this show, and plenty of clowning around…and lots of laughter.
We finished off the day with a picnic lunch by the tower.
Its a little thing…
Expectation
it starts with the little things
growing up as a kid,
you really want to ride the big dipper,
but end up on the small caterpillar ride instead
And you want the best of the ice-creams
you saved some space after lunch
but the outcome’s much smaller than the picture
those biscuits look like they’re munched
But the fellow behind this is not fickle
and he’s not as mean as he seems
though harsh it may seem at the start
he wants to fulfil your dreams
So that space in that tum is not full yet
there’s a place that is not out of reach
selling bonbons and fudge and candyfloss
that you enjoy walking down street towards the beach
in response to the prompt
Wind
A Blustery wind
on a stretch of sand
a perfect launchpad
to set off a kite
As it captures
the northern breeze
it rises high
and its tail follows
Watch as the wind
and the sun in the sky
paint colours down
on the seaside below
Twisting and turning
the kite ducks and dives
using the wind
to stay alive
Other Kite poems : https://inkdropblog.wordpress.com/2015/10/24/ode-to-a-kite/
Salford, Wednesday 27th July
(Via Blackpool, Morecambe and Colwyn Bay :))
Parasols parade
A pageant of all colours
Prepared for picnics
Hermit crabs scuttle
Across the sandy shore
Safety in numbers
Candy floss floating
on long wooden carry sticks
windmills turn in breeze
And tiny fish await
A delightful day dish
Dipping down below
A piece in response to the daily post prompt
A new flavour for Ice cream ?
This is a job for my inner child….if not for letting the younger members of my family loose in the kitchen to create to their hearts content
There’s already so many to choose from, it surprises me how the likes of Ben and Jerrys manage to come up with new ones.
However, there’s always something missing from the mix.
I mean – walking into Whittard’s there’s a whole host of flavours for coffee and hot chocolate…
So along those lines – how about a new Neapolitan Ice cream ? a Deconstructed Banana Split, with Banana, Chocolate and Marshmallow flavours. Thing is with Neapolitan is, it doesn’t have to be the same three flavours – pick your favourites and go wild. You could go all zesty with Orange lime or lemon – or even deconstruct a northern English favourite with Vimto inspired flavours – i’m thinking Blackberry, Raspberry and Grape.
You could add your favourite sweets into the mix – Jelly Beans, Chocolate Drops, Popping Candy…”Space Dust” – now that would raise a smile.
And of course there’s always the fun fictional fruits – remember “willy wonkas chocolate factory” – Snozzberry ice cream anybody?
So let the kids loose in the kitchen as their favourite sweets mix with their favourite flavours, banana with chocolate, chocolate with cherries, strawberries and cream…
The Fun thing about it is you’ll have three of your favourite flavours and as it softens coming out of the tub – it’ll mix into a heavenly taste.
In response to the prompt
Falling snow, covers the ground
Over hills and more – wind is only sound
On a patch of land – some Y shaped feet
Towards a pond coming down the street
Perhaps they’re on a hunt for some food
Rallying in number – Not being rude
In parallel cyclists head through the snow
Navigating the way to the warmth the go
Towards the house leaving trails with glee
Some little feet – my nephews, heading home for tea!
