Sunday, January 30, 2011

Microfiction Monday: Beachcombing Bill and Ben

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the world's best meme, coming to you from Susan at Stony River. One of the highlights of a dangerous writer's week. Enjoy.



(ALERT: THE FOLLOWING MAY BE CONFUSING UNLESS YOU KNOW ABOUT 1950s & 60s BRITISH TELEVISION PROGRAMMES)

After flowerpot liberation, Bill and Ben were beachcombers, with a new friend: Little SeaWeed. 'Twas cleanliving, with all the soap ashore. (139 characters)

(Thought I'd give my British readers a trip down memory lane. "The Flowerpot Men" were big in my youth. You can read all about them and their friend, Little Weed here--if interested.)

Thanks in advance for your comments. I look forward to visiting in return over the next couple of days.
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22 comments:

  1. PeggyJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Sounds like a great program Michael. Thanks for the link, made your story just pop!
    Have a great week my friend.
    (We had Ding Dong School with Miss Francis.
    Your program sounds way better!)

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  2. DianneJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Litte SeaWeed just makes me smile thinking about it :)

    I loved your previous post
    wonderful quote
    and I live the term 'gird your loins'

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  3. Michael G-GJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    DanPloy, when you show up here, I am still laughing about your comment over @ Susan's. Tarts indeed!

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  4. hopeJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Ah, you broaden our horizons. :)

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  5. JimJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    That's real nice, Michael.
    I had not heard of The Flowerpot Men. They must have come up in one of the inky interludes between one of my several lives.
    ..

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  6. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Oh, it's a British thing. I was just confused. Should have clicked on the link. Duh.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  7. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Okay, clicked the link. Understand a little better now. Whew. For a while I thought it was just me.
    -- K

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  8. Sylvia KJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Oh, love that Little Sea Weed, makes me smile, too!

    Sylvia

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  9. G-ManJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Continental Humor Eh?
    Great Take My Friend...G

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  10. PatJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I enjoyed reading about the Flowerpot men, using the link you gave. The old beachcombers look abut the right age of the liberated flowerpot men in 2011. I see that Little Weed has cleaned up his act! Very cute!

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  11. Susan FobesJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I didn't know anything about the flower pot men and enjoyed the reading and your take!

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  12. DanPloyJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Hi Michael,

    Oh, yes, I remember the flower pot men and there is a remarkable likeness. Little 'sea' weed is inspired.

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  13. KarenJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Thanks for sharing the Flower Pot Men with us...I'm off to learn more! :>

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  14. Lisa Ricard ClaroJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Thanks for the link. I was all asea until I clicked over to read about the Flower Pot Men. How cute. My childhood was obviously lacking! LOL

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  15. Rinkly RimesJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Yes, I remember the Flowerpot Men. Nice reminder.

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  16. anthonynorthJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Definite nostalgia there. I remember Bill and Ben well.

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  17. Doctor FTSEJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Nice Little Weed!

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  18. izzyJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Love the idea of flower pot men-I'll have to read up on now- thanks!

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  19. septembermomJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I'm happy to learn about the Flower Pot Men too. Clever microfiction today :)

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    So I DIDN'T dream up Flowerpot Men! That's great news...everyone I've asked around here says they can't remember them--but the song still spins in my head..."Bill and Ben, Bill and Ben...Flowerpot Men, Flowerpot Men"....
    I didn't know it was a British show though--must have been on CBC...thanks for the trip down Memory Lane!

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  21. Elizabeth MuellerJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Clean living, aye? Lol! How funny. :)

    ¸.•´♥Elizabeth

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  22. ruthiFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Well I learned something new today. Thanks for sharing.

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