Some really great entries there! Well done all!

I'm there! How is everyone's word count coming?

SusiQ's Nano Profile

Shhhhhh, I'm trying to catch up with my word count as we speak... LoL..
How is the writing working out for you so far?

My NaNo profile page is  http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/124071  if you want to keep tabs with me.

Thank you for your lovely comments.  :o)
I've also challenged some of the other writers to join us here.
I really love the tree photo called smothered. That is how I feel sometimes... lol
Great cloud picture in Swim at your own risk.  To me the cloud looks like a shark... :o)

Here's a submission from the writers side...
Hugs and good luck all!

The painting

I paused at the illuminated painting in the airconditioned gallery.
The swirls of various colour on the black background were intriguing and made me very quiet inside..... at first.

Then they began screaming, louder and more obvious.

My sight started spinning round and round along with the arcs of pattern till I staggered and stumbled into someone beside me. A hard grip steadied me and I took a deep breath and mumbled a quiet word of thanks to my partner. I gripped his arm then focused on the painting again.

"It's quite disturbing isn't it?"  Mark's voice nudged my senses.

"Mmmm, hang on a bit. I need to see this a bit longer if that's ok?" I was being drawn deeper into the picture again but this time I had an anchor.

"No problem," and Mark reached out to a passing waiter and grabbed a scotch on the rocks.

The patterns swirled like before but I was prepared and held on. They steadied and opened up a glorious world before me, deep, deep inside the canvas. A couple strolling along in a field of multicoloured, bobbing poppys turned into a murky rainbow of gas floating on water.

The picture changed again.

This time into Mark lying on a bedspread of many colours. His face was full of love and in his hand was an open golden box containing a delicate diamond ring. A glimpse of joy filled his expression before the colours swirled again into a shining jingle of a child's cot mobile.....

I inhaled deeply and broke the spell of the painting.

Turning to Mark I smiled... "Yes."

He frowned at me in query. "Yes, what?"

"This is the one I want and yes, so are you." my heart overflowed as he joyfully realised I was answering his question from the previous night.

My answer was within the painting.

Next time it'll have to be closer to my side of the country so I can be there for the weekend only and to $#%@ with the bosses... lol..

I wish I could go but I need 2 days 'worktime' travelling (one there and one back)

Hey did you guys here about the fuel increase due in September? You'd better budget that into your cash flow.....

AGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sooooooooo @$#@ angry..... (excuse the temper)
My 1 boss has decided that he is going overseas in November so BANG goes my plans to attend again!!!!

AGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS I haven't heard from Kora² yet...

OK, will have to talk abnormally here for a minute
(sorry, I'm used to rhyming on this website... lol)
I've emailed Koro Koro for prices and camping facilites for my own info and will share if anyone would like to know.
Those dates sound great...

Ouch about the tent!!! That sounds like an interesting tale to tell over the braai one of the nights hey? I'm used to having my air mattress deflate under me & not my tent from burning up over me.... lol

Excuse my ignorance
Tho' ignorance is bliss
What's the trip's date...?
Perhaps I did miss?

I know in November
May I know on what date?
Cause during November
I've a lot on my plate....

So I'm checking my budget
To see what to do
I'm tweaking and pulling
To be there with you

I've checked out the sites
and the one that appeals
Is the Koro² lodge
and it's welcoming feel

As to past misdemeanors
I do sympathise
So as not to cause trouble
I'll shut up and be wise......

And please dear Sir Piet..
Could you do me a favour?
bring a taste of your Mampoer
For me to there savour???

SusiQ stretches awake after being woken from her winter hibernation

Good morning to all you fine render folk
How are you now that I have woke?
My slumber has been disturbed I see
So tell me now, what's it to be?

A gathering of the renderosity crew
With animals and hilarity to view?
Such a wild and wooley weekend..
Oh I'm so glad to be your friend.

Just let me know the when and where
I'll bring my tent and food to share
But please, Sir Piet please don't forget
Pack extra pants that might get wet..........
 

My short contribution! LoL
have a great day all!

Tingling wet noses not belonging to the hounds
Drip in time to the miserable sleet and rain.
Numb and icy fingers trying to type in time.
Jittering clattering chompers stutter the sentences
As we communicate our discomfit.

Hot hands holding heated mugs of brandied coffee
Snuggling lovers sharing thick blankets on sofas
in front of neglected blaring tvs
Delicious homemade soup from mum
simmers slowly on the stove

Ahh yes,
Winter time is here

Oh that is so descriptive it almost takes me there and I'm gasping for air in the humidity and we're mid winter!
Fantastic, ThunderStone!

Hi Vera,

There are a number of sites that offer free screenplays. Some of them are very interesting while others not so hot.
If you need something unique and not are not in a hurry, try posting a challenge on this website and use the winning script as your play. I'm sure there are lots of people who'd love to see their script come alive!

Hope you are well!

http://sfy.ru/

http://www.simplyscripts.com/

Hiya Chipka,

Due to no one really responding I left this as an open challenge. So please feel free to share your work.

I know all about getting distracted!! LoL
 

Regards

That's a great website Ariana, but I am already a member of a South African online website that actually sells my work. So I cannot place my work on your site too unfortunately.

I might write a few short pieces for you if I get the time though.
Hugs
Sue