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Oct 23, 2016 13:22:31   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
As Halloween approaches, the veil between worlds grows thin, and the whisperings in the forest around the Ministry of Mayhem grow louder. I took a break from mopping the Ministry floors and went into the woods, hoping the solitude might freshen my perspective on things. Finding a dry spot under a large oak, I planted myself to do a little pondering, weak and weary.

While visions of sugarplums danced through my head, a familiar if unwelcome voice from the leaves interrupted my pondering (I wasn't asleep, I was just pondering deeply!!!) and began to nag me. Rasputin, the Mad Monk. Back again. Nuts! I thought the Dark Ladies had banished that pest. Obviously their banishment spell needed a little work, because here he was, bigger than life (okay, maybe a little smaller--he was, after all, ensconced in a leaf), and again insisting the Martian should invade Russia.

Hah, as if! His invasion of Rhode Island a couple of years ago was a fiasco (yes, yes, I know he won, but he had to give it back, didn't he?) Not likely he'd take on Russia.

Or would he?


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Oct 23, 2016 13:25:15   #
bnewmk Loc: Albuquerque,NM
 
Wow!Terrific shot.

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Oct 23, 2016 13:37:23   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
bnewmk wrote:
Wow!Terrific shot.


Thanks, bnewmk. Fun looking for 'faces' in the leaves, especially at this time of year. 'Rasputin' happened to pop up in this one, lol.

Thanks for the kind comments and visit, it's much appreciated, and have a Happy Halloween!

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Oct 23, 2016 13:47:28   #
PNagy Loc: Missouri City, Texas
 
Very humorous poem, but I did not realize the Dark Ladies had banished Rasputin. I thought it was Prince Yusapov.

Rasputin was the ultimate lecher. He preached that there was no spiritual merit in avoidance of sin if there was no temptation. Thus, to become holy, he would have to spend the night in a sleeping bag a female follower. Inevitably, he would pound the living daylights out of her. Next morning he explained that he had not yet reached the necessary level of spiritual development, so they would once again have to bed down together and try to avoid sexual contact.

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Oct 23, 2016 14:06:42   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Super-cool, Randy!

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Oct 23, 2016 14:19:18   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
It might be a crazy idea Randy but now maybe the best time to have a pop at Russia,just this week their fleet of warships have sailed past the British isles in a show of strength and one sailed down the English channel on their way to the Med and perhaps Rasputin has cottoned on to this.You should have a word with Martian and tell him to douse Rasputins flame.Excellent work Randy and watch you dont get burned.

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Oct 23, 2016 14:33:36   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
PNagy wrote:
Very humorous poem, but I did not realize the Dark Ladies had banished Rasputin. I thought it was Prince Yusapov.

Rasputin was the ultimate lecher. He preached that there was no spiritual merit in avoidance of sin if there was no temptation. Thus, to become holy, he would have to spend the night in a sleeping bag a female follower. Inevitably, he would pound the living daylights out of her. Next morning he explained that he had not yet reached the necessary level of spiritual development, so they would once again have to bed down together and try to avoid sexual contact.
Very humorous poem, but I did not realize the Dark... (show quote)


Thanks, PNagy. Prince Yusapov was only the FIRST to try to get rid of Rasputin. As if poison and bullets would get the job done! Nope. You're gonna need a bigger boat, and the services of a Dark Lady at the very least, or he keeps coming back. He's been an on-going nuisance for years at the Ministry. The Martian got fed up with his constant urging to invade Russia, and directed the Dark Ladies to put the whammy on old Rasputin, banish him from the Ministry grounds. And yet here he is again, skulking about in the woods outside. I'll have to speak to the girls about this.

LOL

From what I've read and the few photos that exist, he was a rather uncouth, filthy, disgusting fellow that the ladies of the time found somehow irresistible. His religious fervor, perhaps? Regardless, one of the more interesting dirtbags from history.

Thanks for your enlightening comments, and thanks for visiting. It's much appreciated!

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Oct 23, 2016 14:35:08   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Super-cool, Randy!


Thanks, Linda. Always fun seeing what you can spot in the leaves, along with a little imagination, lol. Glad you enjoyed this Halloween treat!

Thanks as always for stopping by and the kind comment, it's very much appreciated!

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Oct 23, 2016 14:46:17   #
angela k Loc: Long Island
 
Very cool.... glad you couldn't leaf him alone!!
Nice work, Randy!!

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Oct 23, 2016 14:56:07   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
angler wrote:
It might be a crazy idea Randy but now maybe the best time to have a pop at Russia,just this week their fleet of warships have sailed past the British isles in a show of strength and one sailed down the English channel on their way to the Med and perhaps Rasputin has cottoned on to this.You should have a word with Martian and tell him to douse Rasputins flame.Excellent work Randy and watch you dont get burned.
It might be a crazy idea Randy but now maybe the ... (show quote)


Thanks, Angler. Martian mentioned he'd seen the news clip about them sailing past your country. He commented that armadas sent against England haven't had much luck since 1066 or so. And besides, the Russian Navy has a long tradition of being next to useless. So I wouldn't worry all that much.

I suspect the Dark Ladies will show some interest in re-banishing Rasputin here, put a little more whammy in their whammy, so to speak. He was quite annoying last time he was here, and no one will be pleased to see him back with his constant 'Invade Russia...Invade Russia...Invade Russia' theme. I'm told he said much the same to both Napoleon and Hitler. They both took him at his word, and look what happened! I'm not sure whom he's working for, but it's not the Ministry. We do have SOME standards, you know... ; )

LOL

Thanks for the interesting comments and your visit, it's very much appreciated.

P.S.-- if this bird shows up your way after being re-banished by the Dark Ladies over here, don't listen to him, and for God's sake don't invade Russia!

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Oct 23, 2016 15:04:58   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Wouldn't want to meet him in the dark!! Hope he gets banished as quickly as poss! You could hang him out to dry until he gets all crinkly then squash him! Excellent storyline and work Randy.

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Oct 23, 2016 15:23:45   #
Irvingite Charles Loc: Irving, Tx
 

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Oct 23, 2016 16:17:45   #
Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area
 
That Rasputin is a flamin' monster, but you have captured him beautifully!!!

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Oct 23, 2016 17:08:33   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
angela k wrote:
Very cool.... glad you couldn't leaf him alone!!
Nice work, Randy!!


Lol, thanks, Angela. Lots of 'faces' in the leaves, if only you look and have a little imagination (or are bats-in-the-belfry crazy, like a certain astronaut/custodian who shall remain nameless, lol. Must be all that mopping...).

Thanks for the laugh and your visit, it's much appreciated, and have a Happy Halloween!

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Oct 23, 2016 17:14:02   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
Sylvias wrote:
Wouldn't want to meet him in the dark!! Hope he gets banished as quickly as poss! You could hang him out to dry until he gets all crinkly then squash him! Excellent storyline and work Randy.


Thanks, Sylvia. One meets the strangest people and creatures in the woods around the Ministry. I could have done without old Rasputin here, however. And I will argue long and loud about the wisdom of invading Russia, lol. But once the Martian makes his mind up... Let's hope he listens to me for once!

Great idea about hanging our leafy friend here out to dry. I'll make a point of suggesting that to the Dark Ladies, who clearly need to work a bit on their spell-casting before they try banishing him again. Make he'll banish better if he's crunchy? LOL

Thanks for the kind comments and your visit, they're always enjoyed and appreciated!

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