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Sunday, August 15, 2010



Singed and black
She once wore red
Luckily she's alive
Lives with me—pays no rent
Once in a while for old time's sake she guards my door


(140 characters)

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© 2010 Jimmiehov
All Rights Reserved
Picture from Susan's blog, Stony River, of her neighbor's burned lady in armor door guard figure.
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22 comments:

  1. JimSunday, August 15, 2010 10:01:00 PM

    I had misread Susan's explanation so was thinking the armored figure was a lady.

    I am not going to change my story though. He is rather slender.
    ..

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  2. Sylvia KSunday, August 15, 2010 10:03:00 PM

    I love your story as it is. I'm glad she is appreciative! Not all of us are! Fun take on the pic of the day, Jim! Hope you have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  3. KSunday, August 15, 2010 10:27:00 PM

    You're right. He is rather thin in the waist.
    Nice one.

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  4. G-ManSunday, August 15, 2010 11:49:00 PM

    Maybe the Knight was Gay?

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  5. moondustwriterMonday, August 16, 2010 12:22:00 AM

    Now that's a story I would like to hear more of.

    Nice one Jim

    thanks for visiting was trying to find you in the blog maze

    Moon smiles

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  6. ninotazizMonday, August 16, 2010 12:43:00 AM

    Joan of Arc was his girlfriend?

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  7. AnonymousMonday, August 16, 2010 1:11:00 AM

    A gay knight in a suit of armor possibly. LOL I love this. Never mind Susan's instructions. It's you to interpret the picture anyway you want and I really enjoy this. Love the Gravatar by the way :)

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  8. John (@bookdreamer)Monday, August 16, 2010 1:49:00 AM

    I see you treat your woman right - no pay but light duties. Gone for predicament today. My 140 is here

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  9. anthonynorthMonday, August 16, 2010 3:01:00 AM

    And why should chivalry be gender specific? ;-)

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  10. PatMonday, August 16, 2010 9:28:00 AM

    Wow! Very unique take on this week's picutre, Jim. I like it. The poor girl sounds like she has PTSS from the fire.

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  11. SparkleFarkelMonday, August 16, 2010 12:25:00 PM

    Perhaps your knight was what inspired Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) to sing "Dude Looks Like a Lady"?

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  12. Mama BadgerMonday, August 16, 2010 2:11:00 PM

    I like it! A light days work for free rent.

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  13. SouthLakesMomMonday, August 16, 2010 2:38:00 PM

    How lovely to link it to Susan's backstory! Well done, Jim~

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  14. Michael G-GMonday, August 16, 2010 3:06:00 PM

    Loved your story, Jim. (And thanks for the Paris Hilton reference in your comments on mine ;)]

    Have a great week.

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  15. EG CameraGirlMonday, August 16, 2010 3:58:00 PM

    I think the armor looks feminine too. :)

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  16. hopeMonday, August 16, 2010 4:23:00 PM

    That is a rather wasp waisted suit of armor. :)

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  17. Bill ~ {The Old Fart}Monday, August 16, 2010 5:24:00 PM

    A picture Speaks a Thousand Words. Laugh at Thom's comment.

    Don't Mind Susan, her Bark is worse than her Bite. ☺

    I still am leaning towards an EMO Suit of Armor.

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  18. AnonymousMonday, August 16, 2010 8:14:00 PM

    I think that deal worked well for both parties concerned! Good take on the picture.

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  19. septembermomMonday, August 16, 2010 9:17:00 PM

    She's a regal guard for sure...LOL.

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  20. jabblogTuesday, August 17, 2010 3:45:00 AM

    Why shouldn't ladies wear armour? Well, I suppose the chastity belt was a sort of armour.
    Jim, we have WD40 in UK and have used it liberally and frequently through the years. I hope your tin man is regularly oiled and polished.
    Janice

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  21. Susan at Stony RiverTuesday, August 17, 2010 6:55:00 PM

    Nice one! I like it a lot - and having a lady knight is such a nice twist.

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  22. JinksyWednesday, August 18, 2010 8:40:00 AM

    Erm... at the risk of sounding a little anti-feminist - if it belonged to a lady, wouldn't the visor be up? First, you could see her come hither eyes, and second, she'd be able to talk without sounding like she was a ventriloquist's dummy, and all ladies like to talk - don't they?! :)

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