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Sep 19, 2018 09:12:22   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
One ought to get used to it, I suppose. Reporters routinely stop by the Ministry of Mayhem, and the newbies on the beat are always fascinated by the Ministry's Dark Ladies, and Madame P in particular. Questions vary from the rude--"How old are you?"--to the ridiculous--"Were you ever burned at the stake?"

Without exception, however, they always ask "Just how fast is your broom, and how high can it fly?"

Now, as the Ministry's lone astronaut/custodian, I can tell you Madame P and her broom some years ago brought both the Martian and me back to Earth from the Moon's underground catnip caverns and didn't break a sweat. But the reporters always want a demonstration. Now and then she'll oblige them. The sonic boom as she leaves startles them, as they don't expect it, tho any damage is minimal. But on her return, I usually stand by with the fire extinguisher, just in case, as she comes in hot.


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Sep 19, 2018 09:22:41   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Another wonderful and imaginative bit of work, along with the narrative.
--Bob
Treepusher wrote:
One ought to get used to it, I suppose. Reporters routinely stop by the Ministry of Mayhem, and the newbies on the beat are always fascinated by the Ministry's Dark Ladies, and Madame P in particular. Questions vary from the rude--"How old are you?"--to the ridiculous--"Were you ever burned at the stake?"

Without exception, however, they always ask "Just how fast is your broom, and how high can it fly?"

Now, as the Ministry's lone astronaut/custodian, I can tell you Madame P and her broom some years ago brought both the Martian and me back to Earth from the Moon's underground catnip caverns and didn't break a sweat. But the reporters always want a demonstration. Now and then she'll oblige them. The sonic boom as she leaves startles them, as they don't expect it, tho any damage is minimal. But on her return, I usually stand by with the fire extinguisher, just in case, as she comes in hot.
One ought to get used to it, I suppose. Reporters... (show quote)

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Sep 19, 2018 09:31:12   #
SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio
 
Treepusher wrote:
One ought to get used to it, I suppose. Reporters routinely stop by the Ministry of Mayhem, and the newbies on the beat are always fascinated by the Ministry's Dark Ladies, and Madame P in particular. Questions vary from the rude--"How old are you?"--to the ridiculous--"Were you ever burned at the stake?"

Without exception, however, they always ask "Just how fast is your broom, and how high can it fly?"

Now, as the Ministry's lone astronaut/custodian, I can tell you Madame P and her broom some years ago brought both the Martian and me back to Earth from the Moon's underground catnip caverns and didn't break a sweat. But the reporters always want a demonstration. Now and then she'll oblige them. The sonic boom as she leaves startles them, as they don't expect it, tho any damage is minimal. But on her return, I usually stand by with the fire extinguisher, just in case, as she comes in hot.
One ought to get used to it, I suppose. Reporters... (show quote)


Is she riding the Nimbus 2018?

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Sep 19, 2018 09:39:43   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
rmalarz wrote:
Another wonderful and imaginative bit of work, along with the narrative.
--Bob


Thanks, Bob. Never let a nice sunset go to waste, lol. Been in Maine the last couple of weeks, and caught this view looking east, away from the setting sun. The fireball she's superimposed upon caught my interest, I think just a brightly lit cloud, but looks like a meteor about to crash into the ocean. Glad you enjoyed this bit of fun, and thanks as always for the kind comments and visit. Much appreciated!

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Sep 19, 2018 09:51:53   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
SueScott wrote:
Is she riding the Nimbus 2018?


Thanks, Sue. Madame P says she likes the Nimbus 2018 for a quick game of Quidditch, but not much else. Too slow, and it's not environmentally friendly. Her current ride is the updated Warp One, a plasma-driven model with a heads-up display, comes with surround-stereo and twin cupholders. That baby can MOVE!!!

; )

Thanks for the smile and your visit, always much appreciated!

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Sep 19, 2018 11:19:38   #
SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio
 
Treepusher wrote:
Thanks, Sue. Madame P says she likes the Nimbus 2018 for a quick game of Quidditch, but not much else. Too slow, and it's not environmentally friendly. Her current ride is the updated Warp One, a plasma-driven model with a heads-up display, comes with surround-stereo and twin cupholders. That baby can MOVE!!!

; )

Thanks for the smile and your visit, always much appreciated!


Cup holders - that's what it's all about!!

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Sep 19, 2018 16:15:44   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
After burners! Love the story, excellent shot and work Randy.

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Sep 19, 2018 16:17:30   #
Photog8 Loc: Morriston, FL
 

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Sep 19, 2018 20:31:20   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
Sylvias wrote:
After burners! Love the story, excellent shot and work Randy.


Thanks, Sylvia. Just a bit of fun with a photo taken up in Maine last week. Glad you had a smile, and thanks as always for the kind words and visit. Much appreciated!

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Sep 19, 2018 20:32:18   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
Photog8 wrote:


Thanks, Photog8. Good for a smile, if nothing else. Thanks for that thumb and your visit, it's much appreciated!

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Sep 19, 2018 21:09:31   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
LOL Brilliant work, Randy, and what a magnificent seascape!

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Sep 19, 2018 22:56:34   #
gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand
 
Treepusher wrote:
One ought to get used to it, I suppose. Reporters routinely stop by the Ministry of Mayhem, and the newbies on the beat are always fascinated by the Ministry's Dark Ladies, and Madame P in particular. Questions vary from the rude--"How old are you?"--to the ridiculous--"Were you ever burned at the stake?"

Without exception, however, they always ask "Just how fast is your broom, and how high can it fly?"

Now, as the Ministry's lone astronaut/custodian, I can tell you Madame P and her broom some years ago brought both the Martian and me back to Earth from the Moon's underground catnip caverns and didn't break a sweat. But the reporters always want a demonstration. Now and then she'll oblige them. The sonic boom as she leaves startles them, as they don't expect it, tho any damage is minimal. But on her return, I usually stand by with the fire extinguisher, just in case, as she comes in hot.
One ought to get used to it, I suppose. Reporters... (show quote)


Great shot and story, Treepusher, always look forward to your posts and the on going saga of the Ministry of Mayhem

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Sep 19, 2018 23:10:02   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
Dixiegirl wrote:
LOL Brilliant work, Randy, and what a magnificent seascape!


Thanks, Donna. A sunset up in Maine last week made a nice backdrop for my favorite broom flyer. I couldn’t say for sure what that fireball in the sky was, meteor, a linear cloud, or a Dark Lady, but the latter seemed most likely, lol, so I stuck Madame P on it!

Glad you had a laugh, and thanks as always for your very kind comments and visit. They’re much appreciated!

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Sep 19, 2018 23:13:22   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great shot and story, Treepusher, always look forward to your posts and the on going saga of the Ministry of Mayhem


Thanks, Greg. Always have fun doing up both the photos and stories, and I’m pleased you enjoy them. The lighter side of photography, lol.

Thanks very much for your kind words and visit, I’m always grateful!

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Sep 20, 2018 05:36:45   #
rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida
 
I knew a lady who used to leave a lot of sonic booms, but it wasn't from her broom...(it was dependent on what she had to eat.. )

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