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Ariel, thanks for sharing this story, and for challenging me in my
own writing!
posted by
MountainClimber57
on June 26, 2006 at 2:28 PM
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Silver Moon
That's okay, I'm only sorry I couldn't hep you.
I hae always has a passion for history, especially the less well known byeways, and I'm old enough that, when I was a boy, WW1 was still fresh in people's memories. Of course, many who fought in that war, went on to fight in the next. So, naturally I've always had a strong interest in both wars.
My eldest brother, who was killed at Crete in WW11, was actually born in France in WW1, when my father was in charge of a large gang of Chinese coolies, unloading ammunition and supplies. Don't ask me how, or why, my mother was also there, 'cos I've no idea.
You've set me thinking that one day I'll write a post about that.
Thank you for dropping in. BTW, if ever I can help with any queries, please do ask. OKay?
posted by
ariel70
on June 26, 2006 at 1:15 PM
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Thanks, Ariel...
I knew it was a stretch, but I had to ask. I know a writer in the Midlands by that name. A few years ago, as I was researching for a WWI novel I had begun working on, he told me he would put me in contact with a gentleman writer he knows, who now lives in Spain, and is something of an expert on things military. I didn't know whether you're very knowldegable in that realm or not, but this story reminded me of Leigh's offer (which I never took him up on, for some reason), so, I had to ask after I read it.
posted by
SilverMoon7
on June 26, 2006 at 12:37 PM
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Ariel,
Marvellous! (Oh my God, here we go again...
) But, like you, I have neither patience nor time left for coyness...
posted by
Nautikos
on June 26, 2006 at 10:21 AM
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Nautikos
How very true! Alas, as you well know, when one gets to over 40 ( LOL ) temptations become ever more rare in one's life.
They are therefore to be grasped eagerly with both hands. And teeth. And tentacles, or any other suitably adaptable appendages.Does tend to turn the gals off a bit tho'.
However willing to resist is the spirit, the temptations of the flesh to yield beckons ever more alluringly,
" ... for ever at my heels I hear,
Time's winged chariot drawing near."
posted by
ariel70
on June 26, 2006 at 4:26 AM
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Silver Moon
Afraid I can't help you with that. Before we came to live in Spain, we lived in Norfolk, and I don't know anyone by that name.
Sorry. And thank you for dropping in
posted by
ariel70
on June 26, 2006 at 4:17 AM
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Ariel,
I really enjoyed this piece. I have question for you, completely unrelated. Do you know a man named Leigh B., out Staffordshire way?
posted by
SilverMoon7
on June 26, 2006 at 3:56 AM
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Ariel
Your writing is a lovely thing.
I have a new blog I am trying. I hope you will not be offended if I promo it and ask you to check it out.
http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Justi/
posted by
Justi
on June 25, 2006 at 12:48 PM
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Ariel,
I'm happy to note that I am not the only sinner! You too can't resist giving in to temptation...
posted by
Nautikos
on June 25, 2006 at 12:03 PM
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Whacky
Thank you for your two heiroglyphs LOL
Thought I was back in King Tut's tomb for a moment there.
posted by
ariel70
on June 25, 2006 at 5:17 AM
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Trevor
Many thanks for you flattering comment.
I saw " All quiet on the Western Front" back in ( I think ) the 1930s. That was when my mates and I used to sneak into the cinema thro' the ladies' toilet window. Got a hard smack across the ear if caught!
posted by
ariel70
on June 25, 2006 at 5:16 AM
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A and B
Mnay thanks for your comment.
If only reality was more often like that!
posted by
ariel70
on June 25, 2006 at 5:14 AM
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Nautikos
Uh, huh. You're one of these here pun-dits, are you?
posted by
ariel70
on June 25, 2006 at 5:13 AM
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Ariel,
yes, it's Remarque-able...
posted by
Nautikos
on June 25, 2006 at 4:51 AM
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Touching story. The individuals are not at war. Lol.
posted by
A-and-B
on June 25, 2006 at 4:10 AM
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your writing evokes images similar to those that can be found (although not as gory) in All's Quiet on the Western Front.
posted by
Trevor_Cunnington
on June 24, 2006 at 8:39 PM
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posted by
Whacky
on June 24, 2006 at 3:45 PM
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Blanche
Thank you for your erudite comment.
Alas, nowadays Johnson's aphorism that " Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel" is far more popular.
It is no longer considered sweet but unpalatably bitter.
I haven't forgotten that music post that I promised to write!
posted by
ariel70
on June 24, 2006 at 2:57 PM
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Ariel, Dolce et decorum est pro patria morir.
posted by
Blanche.
on June 24, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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