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Title: A Winter's Tale
Post by: New shoot on December 22, 2018, 12:30
T'was deep midwinter on the allotment forum, but while all the members were rushing around with their Christmas preparations, something was stirring ....

A strange greenish glow appeared in the distance.  It waxed and waned, but then spread slowly.  'Oh no' whispered New shoot 'it's a.....'
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: mumofstig on December 22, 2018, 12:56
magnetic storm, my mobile won't work and...
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Post by: Goosegirl on December 22, 2018, 13:39
… actually, do I really care? I'd rather watch the Aurora Borealis because I don't get charged for it unless I ...
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: sunshineband on December 22, 2018, 13:46
mistakenly leave it switched on in my pocket.

The green glow spread even further, and in the centre could be seen...….
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: mumofstig on December 22, 2018, 14:26
a giant slug, who just learned that his nemesis has been banned ....
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Post by: grinling on December 22, 2018, 15:18
from eating his favourite....
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: sunshineband on December 22, 2018, 15:54
food of huge juicy slugs.

"At last" thought he.... or rather, he/she, as slugs are neither and both of course ….. " All I need now is a lovely damp spot to set up home"
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: Growster... on December 22, 2018, 17:59
Harry the hedgehog opened one eye and saw his breakfast, lunch and dinner marching towards his comfy kipping spot...

'Aaaaaaaaaaah' he mumbled, then...
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: New shoot on December 22, 2018, 20:18
picked with little appetite at his bowl of vegan soy based slugs, which was all he was allowed under his ASBO.  'What I need is a fairy godmother' he sighed ...

Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: snowdrops on December 22, 2018, 22:03
And as if like magic she appeared with Fairy Plotfather in tow. After reviewing the situation they both said in unison.....
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: mrs bouquet on December 22, 2018, 23:57
You know what, we are going to have to stop drinking the beer in those slug traps because …….
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: New shoot on December 24, 2018, 09:30
'We're sure we just saw a singing parsnip'.

'Don't be daft' muttered Harry.  'No such thing', but as he said this a door creaked open and ...
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: JayG on December 24, 2018, 11:32
...there was an entire choir of singing parsnips, accompanied on the piano by Charlie Bears Parsley.

Harry couldn't quite make out the tune, but it sounded very much like...
Title: Re: A Winter's Tale
Post by: mrs bouquet on December 24, 2018, 12:51
Parsnip wine tastes fine and beats beer all the time, so move it, dig it ……. Mrs Bouquet