Category Archives: humour

Awkward Hello’s

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Here I was, or there, or even here and there.  Well, OK. On a towpath, walking back quite early in the morning after sampling the local brand of fresh air, lightly seasoned with diesel fumes and a sprinkling of cement … Continue reading →

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Bottled Emotions

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Things could have been worse for “Threadbare” Jo, and how often is that true:  his morale was protected by his poor understanding of his situation, but even he knew he lived in an affection free zone. Thus it was that … Continue reading →

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Testing the Boundaries

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Malcolm Vexley, or, as he liked to remind those careless of rank, Sir Malcolm Vexley, was a business tycoon of standing who enjoyed what he modestly described as “A position of note in the city.” I had no immediate knowledge … Continue reading →

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The Price Of Bread

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

I am a man holding onto a faith in the story of his own destiny, so like a salmon following its instincts, I attempt the waterfall of life because that is our duty I understand!Apart from working, I get through … Continue reading →

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A Step Too Far

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Things went slightly wrong at the wake for Geoff Weasley, and there are rumours I may have had something to do with it. His wife, or should we now be saying widow, Catherine, is a more than attractive women with … Continue reading →

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The Day Of Reckoning

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

You know that expression, “Live one day at a time:” well there comes a day for some of us, when we are living “One breath at a time”. That’s where Molly was at this moment; not all bad mind you: … Continue reading →

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Philosophical Discussions

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

“Life, to the interested, will always be interesting, regardless of your circumstances,” I tell myself as I work on the forecourt of my local petrol station, guiding customers to a fuelling booth or parking bay, depending on their purpose. Are … Continue reading →

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Post-Life Reflections

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

I lived in the age of social engagement where we chatted on Blogs and even smiled at dentists before they drilled holes in our teeth: a celebration of biological generosity which involved spreading our DNA to the four corners of … Continue reading →

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A Dating Alternative

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Rocky was easing himself inside his treasured Elvis jacket made from what he considered to be beautiful white leather, created in the days when it was still thought civilised to use such materials, complete with the tassels regarded as essential … Continue reading →

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A Brief Tribute To Common Sense

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Charles Junkett, a surname he hated by the way, and Samantha Prigg met on the first day of University at a ‘Freshers’ gathering where both were meant to throw caution to the wind and drink deeply from the froth filled … Continue reading →

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