Caddoc is a man with a dress sense all his own but when I saw him yesterday, out in the rain alone, I was startled when I noticed that he held above his head a very large umbrella in a garish shade of red. He looked for all the world like the guy from Magpie Tales but I thought "That's Caddoc Trellis, from Abergele, Wales... So what on earth's he doing in this seedy part of town?" And if his Ada saw him, would she be inclined to frown? Would he try to reassure her with "I must have lost my way. I was off to buy a pressie, love, in nearby Colwyn Bay. I think I missed my turning as I headed through Pensarn and then it started raining, dear, I muttered "Drat!" and "Darn"'cos when my brolly is unfurled I can only see my feet so I don't know how I ended up in this decrepit street of drinking dens and betting shops, Houses of Ill Repute where naughty girls in fish-net tights hold out Forbidden Fruit. So lead me homeward, Ada, and when all is done and said, I'll gladly do some penance in my lonely garden shed."
a pair of fish-net tights?
Oh, this is quite the enchanting Tale! The answer is YES.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant and convincing excuse! - I can only see my feet so I don't know how I ended up... - So rain is truly more dangerous than I thought! Love the ryhthm and rhyme too
ReplyDeleteIs there absolutely nothing you take seriously, the pair of you?
ReplyDeleteWhat's that comment on my post doing other than make me laugh? I'll have you know this was a serious enquiry.
Ah, what the hell, laughter is the best medicine, so why not.
The wee man is capable of every mistake in the book. Pure, dead brilliant!
ReplyDeleteNow Ada Trellis in fishnet tights! Picture PLEASE! I hope the fun never stops.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Interesting take on this Magpie. Very enjoyable!
ReplyDeleteLucy - Your wish was my command!
ReplyDeleteHa! Nothing like not knowing where you are because you can't see from under your garish umbrella! Think the person will fall for it?
ReplyDeleteBelievable- and funny! thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou made me smile today. Thank you. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a hoot! More need to see and read this! It is word and humorous flow perfect......!! And that picture..!
ReplyDelete....if I ever need names for a couple of future pets/toys/flowers/anything....Ada and Caddoc it will be.......!!
Zack? Zack, love . . . just come and look at this! Your pin-up girl in fish-nets!
ReplyDeleteI'll have you know, Lucy Westenra, I'll be after anybody who uses My Beloved's picture as a pin up - Zack included! Be warned!!!!
ReplyDelete(Thinks:- How much might he pay for the privilege, should I allow him to be the exception to the rule?)
Ada's legs are remarkable - has she insured them?
ReplyDeleteYes! Love the legs, shame about the face!
ReplyDeletehaha... Come clean Cad, from where did you obtain the tights?
I lost my train of thought after the um, lovely stocking image.
ReplyDeleteah a gift to get you out of a tough situation....likely excuse he didn't know where he had roamed....good job
ReplyDeleteGiggle...I must have a pair myself...
ReplyDeleteOh, those legs! You bring this all so much to life and I am wearing a huge smile. I loved your poem, and I think it is so clever that you cropped the photo...it is perfect for your Magpie.
ReplyDeleteHave so enjoyed learning, via many Magpies responding to this photo prompt, the word Brolly. It was new to me and now it practically rolls off my tongue (or would if there were rain right now!).
Lovely brilliant tale and Ada looks stunning!
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I only got here this morning, and so glad about that. What a great way to start a Monday--laughing!
ReplyDeleteThank you.