Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Three Muses Challenge 21 - Long Ago and Far Away

It's my turn to host the Three Muses Challenge this week and I have chosen Long Ago and Far Away.

Thinking of LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY I was reminded of Mabel's childhood. Her father Eustace, a very 'colourful' character went to great lengths to merge into the crowd for several hours of drinking and gambling, but Mabel's mother Gertie, a very determined lady, would grab that old shotgun, and with Daisy, Doris and Mabel in tow would search out the old rascal and show him the way home. Ah such fond memories of Sunday afternoon family entertainment.

Credit to Tammara at Pixel Music and Nicole Young for the elements used, and of course, Mabel is part of the family.

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20 comments:

  1. OzstuffWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 00:02:00 BST

    I can barely type this comment because I can't stop chuckling! Ann, your recent holiday has brought you back to us, more outrageous than ever, more entertaining, more wickedly funny. No wonder Mabel grew up to be an independent woman.
    Fantastic.

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  2. "MOI" FreubelWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 00:52:00 BST

    Love reading the story Ann !
    whahaaaa. Goooo Gertie LOL
    *****
    Nice to see you back my friend !!

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  3. JudyWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 00:55:00 BST

    Fun story, loved it, Ann, great piece, hope you had a fantastic holiday!

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  4. Lori SaulWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 02:36:00 BST

    Fresh from your vaction and spunky it seems - what a delightful, humorous and brilliant collage Ann- wonderful fun !

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  5. House of HullabalooWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 03:19:00 BST

    Your art is always so original! I love it!

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  6. AliMayesWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 09:26:00 BST

    Great family resemblance there for sure! And did Eustace get home with his scruples intact?

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  7. Eila AWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 10:55:00 BST

    What a fantastic collage - and a great story, which is funny and tragic at the same time (depending on the point of view)! You have illustrated this story in a fabulous way!

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  8. FemmyWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 11:08:00 BST

    fantastic collage Ann! love the story!

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  9. YvonneWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 13:18:00 BST

    Fantastic piece, Taluula!

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  10. FayeWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 14:16:00 BST

    Wow, what a story to go along with the wonderful art, Ann! It took me a second or two to realize that this WAS a story and not someone from history that I had never heard of. You are wildly creative!!!

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  11. Sandra EvertsonWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 17:10:00 BST

    Love this!
    Great colors too!
    Sandra Evertson

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  12. MartinaWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 17:54:00 BST

    Ann, this piece is just so stunning! Amazing interpretation of the theme.

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  13. JanineWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 18:04:00 BST

    Thank you so much for your warm welcome.
    I´m looking foreward to join more of your challenges
    Janine

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  14. MeikoninginWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 19:11:00 BST

    This is such an inspiring piece, just LOVE it :) Gorgeous use of colour :D

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  15. Astrid MacleanWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 22:39:00 BST

    Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Your story is wonderful and surely could be turned into a full blown novel.. Great art and a wonderful theme. Hope you had a fantastic holiday:o)

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  16. JayneWednesday, 21 October 2009 at 22:59:00 BST

    LOL Ann,this is just wonderful,I love your Aunt Mabel pics and the story is brilliant!!

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  17. UnknownThursday, 22 October 2009 at 02:08:00 BST

    What a wonderful story!!! and wonderful piece!!!

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  18. *jean*Thursday, 22 October 2009 at 02:54:00 BST

    wonderful!! love this!!

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  19. LivArtNowThursday, 22 October 2009 at 22:13:00 BST

    This is just brilliant fun!! what a brilliant story and wonderful creation!! Love it! Hope you had a super holiday!!

    Linda

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  20. Anne (cornucopia)Sunday, 25 October 2009 at 01:01:00 BST

    Your sample for this week's theme is wonderful Ann!

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Thank you.