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AnnaMayZing
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Without... and thick like melted chocolate.
Umbrella or hooded raincoat?
Umbrella or hooded raincoat?
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Thank you, Sara. I think I get it now. We have stew and dumplings here which, although complete different items, appear to be similar in principal. I am thinking that 'hardtack' from which your Biscuits are derived would be your equivalent to, but not the same as, our Military Ration oat biscuits which could be eaten dry or mixed with hot milk to form a kind of porridge.
More Coffee, please.
More Coffee, please.
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By biscuits, they mean this:
And the gravy is sausage gravy, which is lighter in colour and has its own rather distinct flavour. Biscuits and gravy is one of the those things that I inevitably make a beeline for when I'm South of the border. Mercifully for my circulatory system, it is fairly rare up here.
* makes a camomile tea *
Biscuits and gravy don't exist this side of the pond, so far as I know. The picture you show looks like a scone to me but that would be even worse! Is it some kind of pastry... or dumpling, perhaps?
I'll just sit here with a strong black crema and scratch my head a little...
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Morning Inspired Stories Spacers. Got hot water and coffee waiting for anyone who comes dragging in. Rumors of biscuits and gravy being served, sooner or later,are being investigated.
My 'Listening in the Rain' story has defied logic and good taste to receive a tenth vote!Many thanks to all who voted. This means there are now two entries on the SS 'Story Picks' list. Remember, vote early and, if you can figure out how, vote often on all SS stories.
Biscuits and gravy??!!
and 
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What kind of option is that? How does one choose? Ok, Maybe the Addams Family has the edge. Although...
The Clampetts or the Dukes?
The Clampetts or the Dukes?
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Morning, y'all and happy Hump Day.
If you haven't done so already, get thee to the story list and check out Anna's 'challenge' entry, 'Rembrance'. Me, I got a question. Is that spelling 'rembrance' vs 'remembrance' an example of UK vs US spelling -- or what? Confused minds wanna know.
I don't know what you mean. Looks Okay to me...
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What is your thought on this (Scott + Anna) A remake of the 1939 classic Drums Along the Mohawk?
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What is your thought on this (Scott + Anna) A remake of the 1939 classic Drums Along the Mohawk?
Not familiar with that one. The IMDB description mentions "menaced by Indians and Tories" so I worry about how to be more culturally sensitive in the handling of indigenous people and the British instead of making them the "menace". Something less black and white.
I'm not familiar with it either but there has never been anything more menacing to the stability of the UK than this particular bunch of Tories!
Mind you, in all fairness, none of the others are any better.
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I have just had the pleasure of reading the fourth chapter of a most excellent series by Redwriter entitled 'Wishing for home'.
Set during the early days of World War Two, young Danny Rogan is evacuated to the country from his home in the city.
It is a wonderful tale of angst and woe from a young boy who is treated as a servant.. indeed, a slave, by the very couple who to whom he was entrusted for protection.
This tale is not getting enough interest and I highly recommend it.
It is very well written and an intriguing story.
https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/general/-wishing-for-home-chapter-one-.aspx
Set during the early days of World War Two, young Danny Rogan is evacuated to the country from his home in the city.
It is a wonderful tale of angst and woe from a young boy who is treated as a servant.. indeed, a slave, by the very couple who to whom he was entrusted for protection.
This tale is not getting enough interest and I highly recommend it.
It is very well written and an intriguing story.
https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/general/-wishing-for-home-chapter-one-.aspx
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A few weeks ago, I submitted a story for an online magazine that had asked for stories up to 1000 words for their November edition. I submitted the story I have just posted here,
Remembrance Challenge: Remembrance | Stories Space
They used two editors' opinions to decide whether a story would be acceptable to publish or not.
The first agreed that it was but the second rejected it with the question, 'Why had I submitted for the November edition?' amongst other things. When I explained that he obviously hadn't understood the point of the story, another editor looked at it and rejected it for the same reasons.
So, here it is.
I am somewhat bemused that they didn't see the connection or understand the point of the tale but maybe that is just me.
I would be grateful for feedback to help me understand their points either here or as a comment.
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Just so you know sometimes posting a URL does not quite work. I am posting Bill's story link for him again right here.
https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/supernatural/-listening-in-the-rain-.aspx
He's right to be proud of it.
Agreed, Larry It is an excellent piece.
So, Let's sit and enjoy a steaming hot coffee on me and mull over the new challenge.
"Challenge? What challenge?" I hear you say.
I posted a new one which you can all have a go at. It has no word limitation so none of you have an excuse to ignore it.
Well? Go on then. Check it out!
