http://slow.writerscafe.org/Cumbrialad The original writings of author Wild Rose en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776018866 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Circa 1830 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2840276/ New Years Day walkTheweather forecast was for a dry, if a bit cool day; so we were upearly to make use of the short winters day. Theday woke with only a light breeze, but a bit chilly.Wepacked our bags, two light weight jumpers each, dry socks, Threeflasks of black c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2838468/ A story of Love http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2831930/ Extract from Birth of an empire http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2830493/ Exploring- SearchingFace toface skin to skinThey begin Lips tolipsHands onher hips ExploringSeeking Pimplelike n*****sTurn tosensitive castles FursurroundsSearched  Warm wetspotHe got&nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2830223/ September 20September 202211:24The nightsare getting longer and coolerTheflowers are losing petals and whole flower heads,The tipsof the tree leaves are beginning to show yellow tip; and the Holly Berries aregoing pink; some are red already. The Queendied.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2828828/  SheShe was like the firstsnowdrop of springThe brightest flower ina bouquetYou could pick her outfrom a crowd It was impossible tomiss her Her eyes met mine I looked awayEmbarrassed in case shewas watching meI looked back.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2824335/ She isreturning25 May202211:26She isreturning to usHertapestry work is still untouched "Idon't feel like it now. Later maybe, tomorrow.""thereis some rhubarb in the garden; lets bake a pie." Collectthe rhubarb, clean and chop it,Flour andfat a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2818129/ A WindyWashing Day17 May202211:20Clothes inthe washing tubAll done Scrub ascrub, poss. a poss.Rinse arinse. Squeeze a squeeze. Hanging onthe line.Peg a peg.Hanging onthe line.Thewashing comes alive. Sheet; Trousers,M &.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2817209/ TheSnowdropsTheSnowdrops poke up their green shoots From underthe barren ground A signthat new life is on its waySlowly thebud tipGrows andexpands Under thequestionable Protectionof the trailing boughs of theWeepingJapanese  Map.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2811773/ 1800. They have returned to put on a display from the factory at a country fair (Counterset Fair) Elizabeth and John have each entered their sheepdogs in the trials. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2808982/ 1800 New Year's Day sunrise Elizabeth (Accountant/shepherdess), takes John (Blacksmith) On a fell top walk to watch the sunrise on a New Year http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2808981/ !800 The Industrial Revolution. The family (Blacksmith and hill farmer) were planning to move to join an enterprise to open a Woollen textile factory (mill) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2808980/ Asleepless night08March 202211:39It hasbeen a hot dayThebedroom curtains are closed, but the windows are slightly open, to allow a coolbreath of air, to circulate.Covered bya single cotton sheet.My head onthe cool cotton pillow. Sleep wontcome.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2808133/ The Music Box  The music box sat onher bedside tableIt had been theresince the time he leftFor where?For how long? Every nightShe would turn the keyIt would tinkle ittuneBeautiful Dreamer,awake unto me   He came hom.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2808129/ Together05April 201810:31Bodies touchingSkin to skinAll warm And comfortingTo feel another Together as oneLegs and armsOur limbs Are entwined Gently our lips touchTongue licks tongueTwo are as one Your every mov.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2808119/ From mywindow 1Frank wassitting on the train on his daily journey to work. He got to thinking of thetime spent on travelling. He had tobe  up by five o'clock to catch the six o'clock bus into town; thenfollowing a fifteen minute wait. He would take the six fortyfive to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2807433/ story http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2807427/ Describing. Her first orgasm. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2807303/ Migrating Flyinghigh in 'Vee' formationSwappinglead every yardLike acycling pelotonChasingdown breakawaysThey keepup the pressure The pacenever falters  Hear themcalling Cacklingaway Saying toeach other C'mon ladskeep it go.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2805989/  Alice's Birthday GiftSo its your birthday and you want to gofor a rideWe will go down to the stables andselect a horse and suitable clothes for your presentWe got changed Alice groomed the horseShe needed help to mount so took myfirm staff as an aidOnce comfortably .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2805446/ An Evening bythe fire - or - watch TV.We wouldretire to that comfy chair, by the fire side,A smalltable to the side to hold a tankard of the finest ale,Watch theflickering flames,Makingpatterns, A dragonsbreath, in red and yellow,Smoke upthe chimney.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2805332/ The horsewith no nameYesterdaymy wife asked "Who are you? should I know you" We havebeen married for fifty-eight years Ladyquestioning her (Apparently in order to assess her) asked what day it was There wasno reply You MUSTknow .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2805246/ Overthe Rainbow10April 202010:21Itbegan at an art session for children during the lockdown"Painta happy picture, some thing to make people happy and cheerful" Asthey began to paint a few were drawing multi coloured ribbons andrainbows"Whyare you drawing rainbows?"Ov.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2795901/ November'sGales07November 202112:25Standingat the kitchen sink Watchingthe leavesBlown offtree and shrub Akaleidoscope of colourLightgreen, yellow, orange, red and brownDancing,racing,Twirlingacross the lawn  Up, over Ar.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2793953/ I will hold you in myarmsSkinto skin Chest to chestSkinto skin Lips to lipsSkinto skin Tounges playingtogetherSkinto skin Arms round each otherSkinto skin Legs intertwinedSkinto skin .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2780989/ Do you remember: Washing day Monday30July 202012:03Washing Day Monday Lines ofwashing across the streetBlowing inthe breezeShirts andpants Even asheet EarlyMonday morning Early theyriseFill the cauldron set in bricksHave bre.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2779707/ The taming of a 'tearaway daughter Beatrix is the overall boss Gail is the office manager http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2772493/ Extract from Birth of an empire The dog events involved The dos guiding the sheep through various obstacles - crossing a bridge, through a gate, a marked sheep had to be removed. enclosed in a Fold http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2772287/ Vaccinations08January 202112:26Email youare on the list for a covid vaccination Selectfrom th list of times and dates Listappears We madeour choice and entered it, entered it in my diary"Youwill receive an email confirmation" they agree with our choic.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2762304/ StrangeNew World18December 202010:53StrangeNew WorldWhat willit be like? Firms areclosing From atiny work mans cafeTo hugeconglomeratesHouseholdnames from ages pastNone aresafe Mail orderhas increasedMail orderfirms .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2761460/ Living in the "Cold War" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2759667/ Oh! What amess.05July 202012:06I am goingto make some sausage rolls she saidFlour,margarine, lard, for the pastry.Preparethe dry mixture tonight then just make the dough tomorrowFlourweighed, add the fats  With flourand fats in the bowlSheslip.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2758756/ Shopping27November 202012:21Four weeksto ChristmasShe says"lets get off early to beat the crush"Fifteenminutes after openingThe carpark is full; we get the last disabled space; the furthest from the doors. Thatis no problem just get the electric shopping scooter o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2758327/ Dam sidemill24September 202011:12Dam sidemill was being developed by a group of entrepreneurs "Dam SideDevelopments" (DSD)The personin charge of operations was a Mr Tom CollinsHe hademployed a firm of builders from out of the area to carry out all the designand buil.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2709337/ Just a bit of fun http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2646918/ Life07 May201816:48Life is a constantBattle  Struggling on our way To meet targetsOr better things Attending night schoolMoving homeSlowly climb the ladder Attain higher jobRetire from workA new life begins&n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2615209/ The hand spinner10March 201911:44She takes the wooljust as it is clipped from the sheepPicks out the caughtin twigs, straw, dead beetlesParts soiled, muddiedare separated, thrown into a tub for extra washing She pulls apart thefibres  Lines of the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2588454/ Fell walkon a misty day16November 202012:32Fell walkon a misty day Richardset out from the visitor centre car park. Making his way through the woods,with wild wood land flowers, undisturbed since the woods were planted almostone hundred years earlier. He reached .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2588005/ Working onthe market10November 202012:08We soldflower displays on an open marketOne of thegirls, who made up the displays would come with me to helpOften wewould asked "Have you this in a different colour?The girlscould have it changed in a few minutes - I would t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2490004/ Where haveyou gone to?10November 202010:06The girl Ionce knew was happyFull offunSheenjoyed lifeHad lotsof hobbies    - which one should I do today She cookedand baked for us The best cook in the world The fun.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2489989/ story of an ATA pilot http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2480962/ Why are people panic buying toilet rolls? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2469496/ 6Birthof an Empire Ch5:Work begins in earnest20August 202014:41GailGailWoke up on the Monday wondering has she done right, it was alrighther handing in her notice, but what about the other girls? If itdidn't work out, would they take orders, she didn't want to get nastywi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2467698/ 5 Birth ofan empire Ch 4 settling in5 Birth of an Empire ch4: Settling in c  22 July 2020 15:36 Percival and Ebenezer walked down to the mill, in time for clockingon time. Robert was already there with the door open. "I didn't expect to see you sosoon th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2467429/ Intended for use in Birth of an empire http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Cumbrialad/2463938/ Birthof an Empire 4 Moving on20June 202010:29DuringJanuary and February the weather was atrocious. With heavy snow andstrong winds, there were snow drifts everywhere, no road was free ofthem. 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