ISKEYDOO (Strange Creatures #91) by RNGOERNER
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Description
(UF 3.04 - no post-work)
During the early autumn months in northern climes, the ISKEYDOO (a hybrid vegetive creature of tomato, squash, cucumber, pumpkin and brussel sprout mixed genetics) is sometimes found in the forgotten corners of large gardens before the first hard frost. It is a shy and confused creature, easily captured and superb eating in salads and a variety of soups and side-dishes. It's peculiar name derives from its creator, Mrs Ethyl Iskey (a horticulturist very fond of mountain doo), who late one summer day - having become discouraged with a vegetable puree she had just made - tossed the contents into the back corner of her garden where, much to Ethyl's surprise, she discovered the first ISKEYDOO growing in late September. Thinking it a mountain doo inspired hallucination, Ethyl left it alone and returned to her house and other matters; thus did the ISKEYDOO survive and thrive, spreading to other gardens. Today, it can be found in gardens across the northern temperate United States and southern temperate Canada (where it is called SACREBLEU). It has even been reported in England and parts of the European continent, believed to have been spread there by Dr. Willard T. Pot of Manchester who captured a sample during a visit to the USA and brought it back with him in a golf bag to avoid detection and thwart security measures. Because of its shyness, the ISKEYDOO is seldom seen for it tends to conceal itself in leaf litter and behind other fall vegetable matter. The number of reported sightings is, however, increasing due to a feature in the "Maine Vegetative Tattler" which was picked up and nationally syndicated (even inspiring a CNN Headline News brief two years ago) thereby increasing public awareness. At last report, Green Peace is contemplating adding the ISKEYDOO to its endangered species list; the Bush administration - understandably - declined to comment.
Thanks for all your previous viewings and support; hope you enjoy. Rik
Comments (18)
Richardphotos
people must be lost for words today. they are viewing but have nothing to say. your fractal is really wild and kind of on the weird side, which is good. the gradient does have veggies colors excellent work
CarolSassy
I just think everyone is getting chores done before the weekend. I know I'm trying to prepare to go out of town. This is so extraordinary! I really like all the cool details and those colors. It is totally gorgeous. Very cool story too!! Well done! V (:
leda_moon
Still trying to wake up here!!, coffee in one hand and tpying with one hand..LOL, Love your image, wonderful colors and love that design!!Excellent!
miwi
Great story, klasse image !!!!!!
dream12
Your story lends a wonderful humor and life to your magnificent fractal Rik. Bravo on both creations. So nice to get a peek at the the thoughts of the artist. Such a creative mind. Simply wonderful. Great way to start the weekend. Thank you!
locomouse
ROTFL!! So... it's SACREBLEU that's creeping under our pool liner? I'd better harvest it quickly cuz it's not legal here.... yet! lol! What a delightful write-up and image, Rik! Thanks for the laugh! :)
RodolfoCiminelli
A image of great creativity and imagination....!! Excellent fractalwork.....!! Beautiful intense colors....!!
KITCHAOS
That is so funny Rik!...you are "On" today...very enjoyable writing and an informative rendering of the Iskeydoo!...I am a subscriber to the "Maine Vegetative Tattler" and have been following this story closely...*
valcali
He's awfully cute...;o)
rocserum
Your story is hilarious, where can I subscribe this "Maine Vegetative Tattler" ? The colors give a good idea of the origin parents. well done. RS
Megandoc
An engaging fractal and a captivating story! Well done, Rik, on both counts.Vote
kimpe
Excellent! Very well done!
dragonsnake51
This is a really cool fractal. Love the story and thanks for the suggestion on names.
paragon5
Very nice image, Rik! Love the bright, satiny colors! If you have been seeing many of these creatures, you must have left the "wh" of the front of it's name!:)
fractalinda
Love your vibrantly colored and beautifully detailed creature feature. Vegetable puree, huh?! Who woulda guessed :?)
alightningstorm
As if the image wasn't cool enough you had to add the story that made the image come alive and jump off my screen and hide in the dark corners of my room... excellent work ~V~
D.C.Monteny
LOL, thanks for this, Rik!! The story is as delightful as the fractal. Excellent on both accounts!! V
FabioNemo
need it for my salad :))