Hello, Good Evening and Welcome one and all to the sometimes weird and always Wonderful World of the FF, where our glorious leader Rochelle invites us to write a piece of prose, poetry or pants about or inspired by a photograph. Today the photo is this one, the top of a train and associated features by the one and only Sandra Crook.
Tricky one this, the temptation to bring out Thomas the Tank Engine may well be too strong, we’ll see. So here goes…
On My Marks…
Get Set…
GO!!!
The Fat Controller missed the embarkation and speech to the public from the new Leader, on account of his haemorrhoids; he’d leant on the radiator for too long, trying to impress the new lady guard, by being slightly over casual.
“Now we can press on with HS2, “Heritage Steam 2″ the sleepy train connecting North, South, East and West and all stops in-between.”
Business leaders, entrepreneurs and commuters all over the country stared open mouthed in disbelief, as their hopes and dreams for super efficient business seemed to disappear in a Chuff of Steam.
The Leader coughed and lit his pipe.
There we are, 100 words on the nose, a take on the state of things, the whole world is going mad whilst we can do nothing but sit and watch, it’s too hot to stand in Shrawley. Hope you enjoy and hope I get in the top 30.
The Count Of North Clifton 
Oh, he smokes a pipe. It’s not who I thought it was
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It is, we just never knew, he kept it well hidden like the true meaning of HS2
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Dear Shrawley,
I had to look up Fat Controller…oh, so that’s who he is. Chugging right along now. Nicely done.
Shalom,
“Glorious Leader” 😉
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Boy, oh boy… my sons used to watch Thomas but I had forgotten about this guy!
Fun stuff, as per, Shrawls.
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Thanks Dale, trying to be a little more political, HS2 is a hot topic in UK right now
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I didn’t realise that was his name. I’m guessing HS2 is not going down well with the general public.
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Ha, to be honest, this is one part of dragging the entire country back into the last century that I would have the least problem with. As for everything else we seem to be facing…well… Thanks for lightening the mood.
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Thanks for reading, I saw the brilliant Johnathon Pie’s take in HS2 this week, very funny.
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so much said in a few words. i see the future hanging in the balance.
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It seems everywhere we turn the future lies in the balance these days! Who puts these people in charge!??!
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Haha, I was wondering if Thomas and the gang might make an appearance. Fabulous piece. The shock comes through nicely
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Thanks, I really am that predictable😂
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I had to do some looking up but can now see why many were disappointed. A good, well-written story, Shrawley.
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A lot packed in here.
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Thanks, i throw the book at these little tales!!
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