Tag Archives: ghosts

Smoking Mirrors – Ailsa’s WTT

Posted on 01/04/2013 by

This one left me in a bit of a quandary. I often wonder if Ailsa’s been put on the planet solely to challenge my last few remaining creativity cells? There I was, planning all sorts of experiments with fire… some bits of cardboard covered with … Continue reading →

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Zach and the Blazing Ax Wizard

Posted on 04/02/2013 by

He sat bolt upright… startled, dazed… even a tad frightened. Where was he? What was he doing in this strange place? Why was this happening to him? Then, slowly but surely it dawned on him… he was dreaming, again. The … Continue reading →

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Zach and the Bain’s Kloof Ghost

Posted on 01/02/2013 by

Zach loved Southern France, almost as much as he loved the Western Cape. Vineyards… mountains, rocky outcrops… fast flowing streams… chasms and caves. History, both real and imaginary. It was everywhere. In the ancient rock formations… in the villages, even … Continue reading →

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The Rose Quartz Power…

Posted on 28/01/2013 by

“This place is full of mystery… full of rumour, myth… tales of greed and dying. This place is touched. “ Zach will always remember that night around the camp fire at the oasis… the hot springs about a day’s walk … Continue reading →

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Aunt Gertruida and the Internet

Posted on 21/01/2013 by

Aunt Gertruida, she who knows everything, taught him so much in his life. Zach often wondered what would have become of him if his aunt hadn’t taken him under her wing. Aunt Gertruida would take him to places very few … Continue reading →

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Amos and Rolbos… Rolbos and Amos

Posted on 16/01/2013 by

It will be fair to say Amos planted a seed or two which sprouted into shoots of I know not what dimension. I’m reminded of those B-Rated horror movies where the cute pot plant turns into the monstrously overeager devourer of pets … Continue reading →

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Hessie and the Ghost of Bain’s Kloof

Posted on 14/01/2013 by

Zach was fond of Southern France, as he was fond of Portugal and even a few places along the Med in Italy and Spain. Sometimes Zach would think he should give up the high-flying Director of Libraries post he clung … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Free Spirit…

Posted on 05/09/2012 by

How did this post come about? I’m still working on all the nitty-gritty of all the details but let’s say… if you’re a WP blogger you have more and more tools available as time passes to stimulate your creativity. The wise … Continue reading →

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The 13th Lock on the Royal Canal…

Posted on 20/01/2012 by

Yep… it’s a week on already, a reminder of last Friday. Friday the thirteenth… passing the 13th lock on the RC… the train always seems to slow down when approaching this lock. I’m reminded of many things… 13… Thirteen… twelve … Continue reading →

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CWS – St Patrick’s – Trim

Posted on 04/12/2011 by

I’ve called in at the Trim Garda station on a few different occasions… to visit the local immigrations officer. On those occasions I’m usually in too much of a hurry to pop over to the church for a brief visit. So, now I’m again left confused. I do i-netting… … Continue reading →

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