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PHOTO PROMPT © Connie Gayer
Genre: Questionable
Word Count: 100
THE CHEESE STANDS ALONE
“A dip in Farmer Gayer’s pond would feel mighty nice.” Hot from hiking, Shelley pointed at the man in overalls a few feet away and whispered to Dale. “Old buzzard’s as mean as they come.”
Dale tilted her head. “Looks harmless enough to me. Nice hat, eh? Maybe you should draw a picture of him as a peace offering.”
“Nothing doing. The wannabe art critic turned up his nose at my Winky.” Shelley opened her drawing pad to a sketch of a fawn. “That Nasal Falls curmudgeon wouldn’t know true talent if it hit him in a speeding purple truck.”
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Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
I knew that was Russell the second I saw the photo! Connie’s byline confirmed my thought. I’m going to definitely have to come up with something now. Thanks for the prompt, Rochelle. And Connie!
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p.s. nice story, btw. Filled with inside jokes I suspect. I’ll bet I know who really drew that fawn.
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Dear Ted,
There’s nothing like sharing an inside joke with a good friend, is there? Of course Farmer Gayer has it coming. ❤ Glad you'll be joining the fun. After all you were on the bus with the guy with the red clown nose and the joy buzzer. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Shelley
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PS Who do you think drew the fawn? Remember those “Draw Winky” ads?
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Dear Rochelle,
I knew something would happen for me to actually post second! Who’d a thunk kids would wake me, dog would bug me so… of course I used the situation to my advantage…
As for this, how fun to “work” with you on this…
Lotsa love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Who nu I’d wake up in time to link third. Haha. Thank you, Zeke, your magic worked all the way to Missouri. Being partners in crime has been fun, eh? I’m diggin’ it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It is very much so… our places should be switched… oh well!
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Is that feud STILL going on?
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Dear Neil,
Forever and always. Great fun. Thanks for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What feud?
This is all just funning around… 😉
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Yes, that feud
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And that “feud” is one of the things that keeps me in the FF bus driver’s seat. 😀
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😉
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Ha.. I think I know the story from this picture immediately…. I wonder if I will be safe afterwards. Love the story…
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Dear Björn,
Glad you loved the story. It was a blast to write. Now I’m bracing myself for the rebuttal. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I hope Russell’s prepared for this. His ears must be burning as he sleeps. And they probably won’t stop all day. Good one, Rochelle.
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Dear Sandra,
There’s no doubt in my mind that Russell will be up for the challenge. Since his missus gave me express permission to use the photo and roast his…um…well you get it. 😉 I can only brace and prepare for the rebuttal. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great sketch! Picture as a peace-offering is such a creative & artistic thought!
Purple speeding-truck sounds dangerous, Rochelle…
True Treasure – Anita
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Dear Anita,
I’m not sure the old coot will accept Shelley’s peace offering. He’s pretty stubborn and set in his ways. That’s what he gets for digging holes. 😉 All in good fun. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Who you callin’ a old coot?
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Can you see your reflection in that water hole you’re a-diggin’ ? 😉
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“Turned up his nose at my Winky,” OK, it’s very early in the morning, and even though I know you meant something else, my mind in the gutter went somewhere else and made me snort laugh.
Thanks
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Dear Stu.
If only the advertisers had given that silly deer a different name. 😉 Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The old buzzard might actually be happy if Shelley drew a portrait of him as good as she’d drawn the fawn. Nice story, like always😊
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Dear Shivam,
The old buzzard’s really a nice guy. Don’t tell him I said so. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I second that. He’s a big sweetheart and will get a laugh (we hope) out of this…
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I think “Farmer Gayer” is going to get a lot of “genre: questionable” stories about him this week. Looks like he might have to dig himself out of a hole after this is all done…
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Dear Trent.
I’m counting on those Farmer Gayer stories. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Mission accepted 😉
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Yay!!
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I couldn’t resist….
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So very glad you didn’t!
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Thanks
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All I saw was actor Denver Pyle in the photo and your drawing of “Bambi” makes it all the more interesting, since Pyle’s brother was an animator at Disney.
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Dear James,
It’s all about what you see. 😉 I actually did one of those “draw me” things in the magazine and someone actually came to our house to sell my folks on the idea of formal art training for me. Hope you liked my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She kept sending them in. At age 32 the art school accepted her.
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I graduated early for good behavior.
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Yeah, it only took twelve years.
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I was very studious.
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…if not committed…to my art.
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This is great. I love how it ties in with Dale’s piece.
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Dear Josh,
Truth be told I wrote mine first. Then we talked about putting them together. She just managed to link first. At any rate, I’m sure they will both hit their target. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Or rather, I tie in to Rochelle’s… 😉
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Timing is everything. Perhaps we should’ve set our alarms instead of leaving it up to Zeke. 😉
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That might have been a better idea… next time!
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No doubt there WILL be a next time. Watch out FF’rs. 😉 😀
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😀 Count me in!!
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This week is going to be great fun – but at Russell’s expense, I fear!
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Dear Keith,
Russell’s good at dishing it out. I’m sure he can take it. 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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He’s gonna love every minute of it…
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Sharply witty, m’lady, great fun.
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Thank you kind sir. 😀 Fun is what it’s all about, isn’t it?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sounds like Mr Gayer is the “butt” excuse pun. And of course one should never poke fun at anyone’s Winky.
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Dear Jilly,
Mr. Gayer has earned the “butt” position. 😉 Even Connie said so when she gave me permission to use the photo. As for Winky. Well I’m blushing. It really was the name of the deer in an magazine advert that said “Draw Winky.” Thank you for reading and making me laugh.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Welcome all to the funny farm. Is it too early to talk about the hoe in his hand?
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Dear Subroto,
Funny farm indeed. I’ll leave the hoe alone for now. 😉 Thanks for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Buahahah!
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Perhaps Russell is digging the foundation for Connie’s doghouse. She’s going to have to cough up a Hawaiian vacation to make up for this. 🙂
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Dear Christine,
More than likely he’s building the foundation for his own dog house. 😉 Actually he’s digging irrigation ditches. He’s a totally devoted husband.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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And I suspect he will enjoy writing his own take on this pic. :0
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Even if it is a feud, it brings a smile to one’slips. As usual you take the cake as well as the cherry.
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Dear Neel,
There’s no animosity in this feud. More of a one-up-manship battle. Glad you it left you smiling. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I was waiting for you to say something like it was the creator of Bambi or something, totally ignoring they Farmer Gayer connection.
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Sorry to disappoint you, Alice. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Old man Gayer, a curmudgeon? Surely not? He’s just deep in thought – and his ditch! Though he must be a grump not to like your faun friend there 🙂 Sweet and fun tale, Rochelle – you made me smile
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Dear Lynn,
He may be deep in thought, but it’s what he might be thinking that scares me. 😉 He’s definitely NOT a curmudgeon real life. Glad my story made you smile. I had a great time with this one. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You paint a fun picture between you and the joking is so friendly, it can’t help but make me smile 🙂
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Thinking about how to get us back… which he did quite well!
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Yeah … it’s a Russell story, all right, all right.
Five out of five eggplants sunny side up.
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Dear Cuzzin Kent,
With all those eggplants…Baba Ganouj …smoked…all around. Where are J’han and Sinan when we need them? Thank you. Thank you verra much.
Shalom,
Cuzzin Shelley
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Yes, where are they when they are needed? Oh, well …
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You and Dale did a bang-up job giving Russell a little grief! Luckily he had a great sense of humor and the two of you bounce off each other in a delightful way. Thanks for a fun read.
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Dear Lish,
Dale and I had a great time with this one. Of course I’d never lampoon someone without a sense of humor. Never a worry with Farmer Gayer. 😉 Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You and Farmer Gayer have a wonderful relationship – lampooning one another left and right, right and left. Touche’!
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We was just funnin’…
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The penny has well and truly dropped. Such fun!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Dear Susan,
The games have begun and we are happy. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Jacqueline Benny W(T)F,
Would you like some dip with your cheese & crackers? I’ve whipped some up especially for you and the Canuck. You won’t need your flippers in this pond, but you might want some nose plugs. 🙂 And remember, you can’t swim for an hour after eating.
Backhoe Bob
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Dear Backhoe Bob,
On second thought, I’ll hike a little further to the lap pool. 😉 Mime if I pass on the dip as well? Really not hungry. Now where’s my purple crayon?
Shalom,
Jacqueline Benny W(T)F
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Ummm… she’s the swimmer, k? But, I’ll hold her towel for when she’s done
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Haha! Fun story, Rochelle! Fancy making our Russell such a curmudgeon!
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Dear Penny,
I couldn’t resist when I saw that photo on Facebook. When I asked Connie for permission to use it, she said yes, and added that he had it coming. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, that’s truly funny! Good for Connie!
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Sometimes those scruffy old characters can be nothing but trouble.
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It’s true, Larry. Farmer Gayer’s the scruffiest. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Haha!
I like Winky! He must be a real curmudgeon indeed.
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Right? Good think in real life he’s a big softie…
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Dear Marco,
Of course Winky’s a cute little fawn. Russell needs art lessons. But in reality he’s a teddy bear. 😉 Happy to see you here in Purpleville. Thank youi.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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this one made me smile. he’s surely a man of many talents.
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Dear Plaridel,
A man of many talents indeed…and a really nice person…in real life that is.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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After seeing the photo of suited, bow-tied Russell, I don’t think I can survive after seeing him in overalls, in mud
But all for a good cause, I suppose. Great job girls 😉
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Dear Joyful,
He’s actually been helping his wife put in an irrigation system. When I saw the photo I couldn’t resist. This has been waaaaay too much fun. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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PS Thanks for jumping on the bandwagon this week. 😀
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Thanks Joy. It’s been a fun ride so far!
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Now that’s what I call “creative non-fiction!” 🙂 I love how you wove “truths” into this story, and especially liked the way you and Dale worked together. Great idea!
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Dear Jan,
There’s a certain joy in collaboration and when it comes to collaborating on roasting Russell it’s even more fun. Naturally, he didn’t take it standing in a hole. And that makes it even more fun. 😀 Thank you for the great comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It all happened so fast and so naturally… We just may have to collaborate further…
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Aw, poor “Farmer” Gayer 🙂 I liked Dale’s little Canadian “eh?” too!
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Dear Ali,
This was a delightful joint effort. I wouldn’t waste too much time feeling sorry for poor Farmer Gayer. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hey, if he wan’t to feel sorry for me let him. I could always use some sympathy.
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Another of your drawings – from childhood? Sweet.
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Dear Liz,
The sketch is actually a week old. Back in the 60’s or 70’s there was a reoccurring advertisement in magazines for correspondence art courses. Above the little deer it said “Draw Winky.” The idea was that you drew the fawn and sent it to the address given to find out if you had artistic talent. Of course it’s all part of my Russell lampoon this week. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Gorgeous drawing. Fun piece. 😁
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Thank you, Laurie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Cute! Love the link and the color purple being used. Someone special I know LOVES the color! 😉
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It was a gas… 😉 And come on, who doesn’t love the colour purple?
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Dear Courtney,
The fun of taking potshots at Farmer Gayer is that he fires right back. 😉 Like Dale says, it was a gas to do this. And what’s not to like about purple, eh?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A lively tale – love your photo this week Rochelle on the Linkz page.
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Hola Rochelle,
The comments have had me laughing. I got down to the comment box and had to go back and read the story again. Ya’ll are having too much fun. Love the interactions by all.
Abrazos,
Isadora 😎
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It’s been a hoot and a half this week!
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You’s got that right …. LOLOL
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Querida Isadora,
This was a fun story to write and even mas divertida with a partner in crime. 😉 You will have to read Farmer Gayer’s retaliation. Muchas Gracias mi amiga,
Abrazos y cariño,
Rochelle
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Querida Rochelle,
I’m going to pop over and continue in the merry laughs. Summer fun is in the air. I have una amiga que dice todo el tiempo, “Sometimes, ya jus gotta laff.” (add BIG New York accent and it rings like a bell …) LOLOL
Como siempre, mi amiga, carino,
Isadora 😎
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First time seeing your prompt thingy and I think it’s fun! Took a stab at it and I hope I did the linking correctly–if not, will you be so kind to tell me? Thank you to “Inside the Mind of Isadora” for the idea!
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Todah, Na’ama. Happy to have you aboard. Although my story this week is full of inside jokes aimed at a particular target, I hope you enjoyed it.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rochelle
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It was worth fawning over … 😉
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Hahahaha. A woman after my own heart. 😀
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Delightfully funny. Great portrait of Farmer Gayer and a gorgeous little fawn.
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Dear Sarah,
This was great fun to write. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I can imagine 🙂
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Running late this week. Dealing with FB issues of not being able to access my page after the storm thursday. grrr….. anyway, I just had to write to this picture. Love your story, Rochelle… How often artists are overlooked in their youth….
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Russel’s story makes SO much more sense now. lol
I love you guys. I wish we all lived closer.
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We would have a gas, I’ve no doubt!
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Dear Dawn,
I knew that Russell’s comeback would be worth the write. I wasn’t disappointed. I dream of an FF convention but we’re all so spread out. It would be so much fun!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It would indeed!
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Ha! Such delightful humour. That farmer looks scruffy indeed. 😉
Love the picture of the fawn. 🙂
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Dear Magarisa,
The fawn is actually a copied sketch from an old advertisement for art correspondence school back in the 60’s. The caption read “Draw Winky.” The ad went on to tell the potential art student to send in their sketch so their experts could tell you if you had talent. 😉 At any rate, it has become a bit of an inside joke between Farmer Gayer and me so I had to render him in purple and post it. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I see! Thanks for the background info. Inside jokes are the best. 🙂
Shalom shalom,
Magarisa
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I obviously don’t know the inside jokes (haha) but nice story with cute sketch. 🙂
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Stick around…you’ll learn all the insides 😉
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Hehe, I look forward to it! =)
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I’m just hoping Farmer Gayer doesn’t hit Shelly with the shovel. Can’t wait to get to his rebuttal. Thanks to Connie for this fun photo.
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Dear Karen,
I don’t think Farmer Gayer’s particularly violent. 😉 But you might have already figured out that he enjoys a good inside joke now and then. Seemed the right time. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A really great take on the prompt. Was down the country. Will have to catch up on this prompt. 🙂
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