DISCUSSION THREAD -- October 2020 75 -Word Writing Challenge

The thing about @Hugh 's entry was it reminded me so much of

"Woodman Spare That Tree" -

My family in my youth used to listen to it hundreds of times laughing our heads off and immitating the singers expressions in time with the singer.

75RPM records changing the needle every time - those were the days my friend. None of this mouse click auto repeat crap of todays youth. You had to work for your music. The needle often stuck in your thumb as you lifted it up to undo the screw.

Up Lube - PAH

Thanks Hugh for the memory.
 
TheEndIsNigh said:
The thing about @Hugh 's entry was it reminded me so much of

"Woodman Spare That Tree" -

My family in my youth used to listen to it hundreds of times laughing our heads off and immitating the singers expressions in time with the singer.

75RPM records changing the needle every time - those were the days my friend. None of this mouse click auto repeat crap of todays youth. You had to work for your music. The needle often stuck in your thumb as you lifted it up to undo the screw.

Up Lube - PAH

Thanks Hugh for the memory.
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Sounds like you all had a lot of fun to that song!

I knew I was taking the idea from somewhere and probably several somewheres, but I couldn't think where. Now that you've posted this link, I remember that I've definitely seen "Woodman spare that tree!" written in a number of cartoons etc, but never really understood the reference.

Meanwhile over on the POLL the voting looks pleasantly open yet again: anything could still happen.
 
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Here are mine..Drum roll please..

Honorable Mentions:
  1. This ain't not Picnic by @M. Robert Gibson I normally don't lean towards poetry (it's just me) but I really really loved this take on Teddy Bear picnic.
  2. Salvation by @Droflet . A heart rending tale of unconditional love. Simply lovely.

Runner Up : goes to Murderer's Moon by @Victoria Silverwolf . The story sucked me in like I was there and oh what a surprise ending that would melt even the hardest hear. It was a toss-up up but the humour and unorthodox style of my first vote put it over the edge.

My vote goes to @Danny McG . Unconventional, hilarious and with an originality without equal!

Cheers

BB
 
My fab 5 & vote went to:

@Cat's Cradle -Running Won't Save You - hectic and inane, fantastic images
@Droflet - Salvation - powerful, emotional, great word economy
@Karn's Return - In The Passing... - love the quirk and oooh-aaaah ending
@Astro Pen - Saw No More - exquisite horror, nicely wrapped up
@Moonbat - Follow The Trail - delivers a good swift punch to the guts
 
Oh wow!
Another vote, how awesome (and all the votes I've got were unexpected tbh)
Cheers Bren G :)
 
wagtail said:
My fab 5 & vote went to:

@Cat's Cradle -Running Won't Save You - hectic and inane, fantastic images
@Droflet - Salvation - powerful, emotional, great word economy
@Karn's Return - In The Passing... - love the quirk and oooh-aaaah ending
@Astro Pen - Saw No More - exquisite horror, nicely wrapped up
@Moonbat - Follow The Trail - delivers a good swift punch to the guts
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Thanks for the mentions there. :)
 
Perfect October choices, @Moonbat, on the genre and theme. :) I enjoyed reading our stories.

My selections:

Honorables:
Danny McG, chrispenycate, Karn's Return, Astro Pen, paranoid marvin, johnnyjet

Shortlist:
Kerrybuchanan, Hugh, Phyrebrat

Vote:
Victoria Silverwolf

I see the horror and sadness inherent in this beautifully written story.

Thank you to: @nixie, @M. Robert Gibson, @BT Jones, and @Elckerlyc for the listings. :)
And huge thanks to: @wagtail, @Wayne Mack and @Ian Fortytwo for the votes - I was thrilled to see I'd received them! Best of luck, all, the rest of the way in the voting, CC
 
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@Ashleyne
@Victoria Silverwolf
@Danny McG
@Droflet
@wagtail
@Cat's Cradle
@M. Robert Gibson
@mosaix
@Bren G
@Luiglin
@Guttersnipe
@chrispenycate
@Marvin
@jackwinabox57
@Karn's Return
@paranoid marvin
@MikeAnderson
@TheEndIsNigh
@Hugh
@Peter V
@nixie
@scarpelius
@Perpetual Man
 
Parson cautiously advances the notion that one can't be too careful.

scarpelius thoughtfully provides a philosophical vision of ultimate fate.

jd73 imaginatively paints a portrait of courage under pressure.

Phyrebrat broodingly conveys the importance of ecological systems.

Ursa major wittily provides an epic of heroic fantasy with a wry twist.

Starbeast amusingly blends familiar tales into a unique brew.

Perpetual Man daringly mixes the whimsical with the gruesome.
 
@Victoria Silverwolf Thanks for your lovely comment and continuing your fine reviews. I resisted using your name as inspiration for another story. Like "Silverfox", which I've used a few times. I wanted to do something other than werewolf or vampires tales. Keep up your gothic goodness in story telling.

Tons of fantastic entries as usual. Great blend of shocking, disturbing, nightmarish dramas, along with a few touching tales.
 
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