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.
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.
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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.
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Is she riding the Nimbus 2018?
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!
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!
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!!
Sylvias
Loc: North Yorkshire England
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!
Thanks, Photog8. Good for a smile, if nothing else. Thanks for that thumb and your visit, it's much appreciated!
LOL Brilliant work, Randy, and what a magnificent seascape!
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.
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Great shot and story, Treepusher, always look forward to your posts and the on going saga of the Ministry of Mayhem
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!
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!
rlaugh
Loc: Michigan & Florida
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