Post 1493. Saturday April 1
A-Z Challenge 2017
Tales of everyday life in the coastal village of Amble Bay.
Hello and welcome to Amble Bay at the start of what I hope will be an enjoyable few weeks together. I’m going to start by introducing you to Arthur. Arthur, come over here. I’ve got people wanting to meet you.
Sorry I shouted, he doesn’t always hear me!
Arthur is the village’s eldest resident. He prefers the word eldest because oldest makes him sound, well, old! You are ninety-five years young, aren't you Arthur?
I said, you are ninety–five...
Oh dear, he’s forgotten his hearing aid again!
Anyway, Arthur’s a farmer. He’s got a few cows which he milks daily, some pigs and hens. By the way, if you want some of his eggs they sell them at the Fish Inn down in Amble Avenue. If there is anything you want to know about Amble Bay our Arthur will have the answer. Won’t you Arthur?
Won't you Arthur?
I said, you are ninety–five...
Oh dear, he’s forgotten his hearing aid again!
Anyway, Arthur’s a farmer. He’s got a few cows which he milks daily, some pigs and hens. By the way, if you want some of his eggs they sell them at the Fish Inn down in Amble Avenue. If there is anything you want to know about Amble Bay our Arthur will have the answer. Won’t you Arthur?
Won't you Arthur?
That’s enough for now. I’ll let you settle into the Cherry Tree Bed and Breakfast. Doreen’s expecting you. I’ll pick you up on Monday morning and take you down to the beach. Bye for now. Come on Arthur, it’s your round!It's your round Arthur!
To read a brief description of Amble Bay and see a scribbled map just click HERE
Monday April 3 - The Beach
NICE TO MEET YOU, Arthur! :-)
ReplyDeleteHe said nice to meet you too, and please don't shout!
DeleteGreat to meet Arthur, he sounds very wise!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
So he tells me! Thanks so mjuch.
DeleteI accept your invitation. Thank you. Please pass on my salutations to Arthur. I'm looking forward to getting to know him. I expect his vivid recollections of the past will be fascinating. How's his short term memory?
ReplyDeleteShort term memory? Not good especially when it's his turn to buy the drinks!
DeleteNice to meet you, Arthur! Will go find some of your eggs at the Inn. :-) Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteThey come highly recommended Vinay!
DeleteGlad to meet you, Arthur. I look forward to hearing from you. Amble Bay sounds like a great place. Can't wait to explore :)
ReplyDeleteP.S: The map was very helpful! Thanks
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Shweta from
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Oh good!Have a great month Shweta
DeleteHope Arthur's hens aren't like mine - trying to fly everywhere, yet still wanting to stay close :-) Amble Bay sounds like a fun place to explore in April.
ReplyDeleteOh no, he has then strictly under control! Thanks Ronel.
DeleteAmble Bay sounds like a lovely little laid-back town! :D Nice to meet you, Arthur!
ReplyDeleteCalen~
Impromptu Promptlings
It is. I hope you enjoy your stay!
DeletePleasure to meet you, Arthur!
ReplyDeleteHe sounds very knowledgeable. Love the insider dope on local history that only a long time resident and a senior citizen can give. Wonderful start to your A-Z!
See you at the Beach tomorrow.
Best,
Nilanjana
Madly-in-Verse
Theme : Arabiana
Thanks so much. He knows more than I do which is a bit worrying! Enjoyed your 'A' by the way!
DeleteHi Keith - this will be fun and Arthur has started us off well ... he'll need some time to settle in to all these added friends ... but lots of history to tell us ... cheers and see you ambling around ... Hilary
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He loves to be the centre of attention! Thanks Hilary.
DeleteHello Arthur! Good to meet you here!
ReplyDeleteAnd, Hey Keith! So good to meet you too!
Looking forward to read your marathon story this April. Cheers :)
Thank you so much Shilpa. Looking forward to following you too this month.
DeleteHaha, what an intro, love it! I'll be interested in the rest too 😉
ReplyDeleteI said, NICE TO MEET YOU ARTHUR! *shakes hand*
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He said it's nice to meet you too Miss Andi!He would rather have a peck on the cheek than a shake of the hand!
DeleteAha!! Arthur sounds like my kind of fella! Hopefully, when I get to his age I hope you'll be doing all the things he's doing! And... pinching Rosey's pretty posterior? ;-)
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Me too! Cheers AJ. Great to find you again.
DeleteI learned a whole lot about Arthur without him saying a word! Excellent start, Keith, looking forward to a trip to the beach on Monday and meeting more of Amble Bay's inhabitants!
ReplyDeleteHe's a man of few words!Thanks Iain
DeleteI like your A to Z badge at he top. Very colorful as opposed to that dreary one from the challenge. Looking forward to learning more about Arthur.
ReplyDeleteI thought it needed brightening up a bit! Thanks Denise.
DeleteThanks for introducing us to Arthur, Keith. Beautifully written. Looking forward to all the episodes of fun in the tour around Amble Bay.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome moon. Thanks for your interest.
DeleteA slightly one-sided conversation, but I'm impressed by carrying on with daily milkings at that age!
ReplyDeleteIt's better that way I can assure you Nick!
DeleteOh dear, poor Arthur, but maybe he prefers it that way!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the journey! :)
He doesn't have a lot to say as you'll diiscover. The first real chatterbox will hit us on day 5!
DeleteNice to meet Arthur. Looking forward to know what happens on beach.
ReplyDeleteManisha from The Nimble Mime
A to Z Theme: Flash Fiction
Letter A: Accomplishment
A lot happens on the beach including something that really surprises unsuspecting first time visitors! Thanks Manisha
DeleteLooks like fun!
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Thanks so much Anne
DeleteHello, Arthur. I said...! Oh, well. ~grin~ This is going to be awesome!
ReplyDeleteHopefully so, I'm just crossing my fingers that I haven't bitten off more than I can chew!
DeleteChuckles! Love the playful take on this Keith. Enjoyed the respite. Looking forward to lots of fun and laughter, all through this April!
ReplyDeleteHank
Thanks Hank. I thought I'd keep it light this year!
DeleteHi Keith found your blog via Arlee Bird: What a fun beginning to the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI will be back.
Yvonne.
I'm really pleased Thank you Yvonne.
DeleteNice to meet you, Arthur! lol Can't wait to head to The Beach - sounds like a delightful little place, your Amber Bay. :)
ReplyDeleteAll these comments are going to Arthur's head! He'll be on I'm a Celebrity next! See you at the beach Vanessa
DeleteWhat a fun start to the alphabet. Hello, Arthur!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jacqui
DeleteOh, I can tell I’m going to enjoy this. So fun. Can’t wait to meet the rest of the crew, Arthur.
ReplyDelete...and they are looking forward to meeting you!
DeleteHello Arthur, hope you can hear me okay, I'm shouting at the screen.
ReplyDeleteGreat start and this is going to be such fun to read. Can't wait for the rest of the tour.
@Raesquiggles - Abbeys - a long history
The Quiet Writer
That was loud! Arthur actually heard you! Thanks so much.
DeleteHaha! totally in love with Arthur, he seems like a wise man. Also love the name Amber Bay. Can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't expecting Arthur to be such a celebrity. He's going to be a hard act for for the other residents to follow! Thanks so much.
DeleteHe is pretty busy for a 90 plus year old!
ReplyDeleteFinding Eliza
That's how he keeps well! Cheers Kristin
Deletelookign forward to exploring Amber Bay some more and it was great to meet Arthur. Hope its a fine day for the beach on Monday and no cylcones like we have had here in Queensland. Stopping by from A to Z challenge
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We've been hearing a lot about the cyclones. I hope you are safe. The weather in Amble Bay is unseasonably warm so we should be OK for tomorrow!
DeleteHello Arthur! I can't wait to hear your story!
ReplyDeleteKeith, this is a wonderful theme!
Cheers,
Anjali - Day-dreamer, occasional writer, guitar-hobbyist, and dog lover.
https://akprowling.wordpress.com/2017/04/01/a-is-for-airplanes/
He'll be popping up in several of mty tales no doubt. That wasn't my original intention but he suddenly has a bit of a following!
DeleteI'm very pleased to meet Arthur! :D Fun start to the challenge.
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...and he's delighted to meet you too! Thanks Sara
DeleteArthur is a bit like my grandma in you have to talk very loudly for her to hear. She won't get a hearing aid because it'll make her look old (she's 85)
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Funny you should say that - my Mum will be 90 next month and she won't get one for exactly the same reason! Cheers Patricia
DeleteThis put a smile on my face. I look forward to more tales from Amble Bay. I bet Arthur alone has many to tell.
ReplyDeleteHe has - just try stopping him!
DeleteIt's nice to meet Arthur. I was especially thrilled that he sells his farm fresh eggs. Monday at the beach sounds perfect because Mondays can sometime be pretty lame.
ReplyDeleteSo right. Let's have happy Mondays during April!
Delete*waves at Arthur*
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like a cutie. :D
Anna
Arthur waves back! Thanks Anna
DeleteYour story made me laugh. Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteJ -- Co-host the #AtoZchallenge, Debut Author Interviewer, Reference and Speculative Fiction Writer
2017 THEME = Speculative fiction story featuring telepathy.
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Thanks so much, I'm delighted you liked it.
DeleteGreetings Arthur! Great to make your acquaintance!
ReplyDeleteHe's delighted to meet you too Susan!
DeleteOh, I'm going to enjoy meeting the folks from Amble Bay! :)
ReplyDeleteSusan A Eames at
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I'm sure they'll enjoy your company...just don't tell them you have a travel blog!
DeleteHi, Keith! Shweta referred me to you. I've just learned that Sorchia Dubois is compiling a list of bloggers who are writing fiction for the A to Z Challenge. She's using LinxZ, so the opportunity to add our own blogs is open for only the 1st week of the Challenge. If you're interested in a bit more exposure, you might check it out. I just added Space, Time, and Raspberries, and I'm spreading the word to the other 6 fiction authors I've found, like you. I'm going to add an additional 6 from Sorchia, and publish them on my daily posts, too.
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Thaks so much for that Sue.
DeleteWhat a delightful intro to a wonderful series for the A to Z, Keith! I'm on vacation this week, so won't get caught up until after the weekend but I wanted to stop by and let you know I'll be back for more! :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy what's left of your trip Josie.
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