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In the Playground

In the Playground Fists fly Black eye - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 'One Footle Only' Contest Sponsored by Judy Konos Placed 1st © 29th October 2017

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/28/2017 8:20:00 PM

Yes Paul that is so true. Regards Darlene De Beaulieu.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2017 9:08:00 AM

Thank you Darlene. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/25/2017 8:14:00 PM

Oh Paul, I love this! This is an awesome, intelligent and witty write and I'm so happy you placed 1st - Congratulations on your win.. Warmest wishes always ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2017 3:28:00 AM

You are most generous, Susan:) Thank you! Have a lovely day. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/23/2017 3:36:00 PM

I did not notice at first, but I had commented to this one before, so let me go see if I can find one I have not seen!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2017 3:46:00 PM

:) no problem...you can stop for a cup of tea :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/16/2017 9:16:00 PM

Awesome footle. Congrats on your win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/17/2017 2:23:00 PM

Thank you, Line. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/13/2017 11:22:00 AM

Oh!! No!! Congrats on your win as I see you got some congrats..Thanks for stopping by my page..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 11/13/2017 3:53:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. Always a pleasure to have you here. Regards // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/11/2017 12:08:00 AM

One footle only and one fist! or maybe a few, great write!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/11/2017 10:26:00 AM

Perhaps they each received a black eye, Arthur:) Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/9/2017 8:49:00 AM

Oh, oh, come let's stop them, very well put, Paul:) congratulations again:)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2017 10:45:00 AM

Unfortunately other children usually prefer to see a fight than to stop it, Jo!! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi

Date: 11/6/2017 2:35:00 AM

Cute... smart...

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2017 10:41:00 AM

Thank you Pashang:) Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/4/2017 3:57:00 PM

Aren't you the smart one, dear. Congratulations! Hope all is well. Miss you.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2017 10:21:00 AM

You too are missed, Eileen. Thank you for the lovely comments. Hugs // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 11/3/2017 7:59:00 AM

Great punch, Paul.Regards.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2017 10:19:00 AM

Thank you, Rajat. Hope you're keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 11/3/2017 7:47:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Paul. I like the minimalist story telling you did with your footle. They are fun.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2017 9:14:00 AM

Your feedback explains exactly what a footle's job is, Agnes:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 11/3/2017 5:45:00 AM

Congrats Paul, So excited that you receive a first placement and so well deserved ...Maria :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 4:58:00 PM

Thank you very much, Maria; your support is appreciated. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/1/2017 10:37:00 PM

Yay Paul! Congratulations on your great first placement! Love this one! : )

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 4:54:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments a congrats, Connie. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/1/2017 8:10:00 PM

Nice win, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 4:56:00 PM

Thank you Kim. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/1/2017 6:32:00 PM

I loved this one Paul many congrats on your top spot:-) i continued my string of footles and posted a second poem:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 4:57:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I must read your new footle string. Hugs // paul

John Michaels

Date: 11/1/2017 5:32:00 PM

Swinging back around to offer congrats for your First Place win! Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 4:21:00 PM

Thank you for re-visiting, John. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2017 5:29:00 PM

way to go. First place!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 4:20:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. There were other entries deserving of a top placement. Regards // paul

Luke Irwin

Date: 11/1/2017 5:23:00 PM

Well done, congrats

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 3:44:00 PM

Thank you, Luke. Pleased to be standing with you on the podium. Regards // paul

Kevin Shaw

Date: 11/1/2017 3:10:00 PM

Very good, a Worthy winner, regards, Kevin

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 4:05:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Kevin....thank you. // paul

Brian Davey

Date: 11/1/2017 2:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your first or fist place finish

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 3:45:00 PM

:) Thank you, Brian. Regards // paul

Roy Pett

Date: 11/1/2017 1:20:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Paul, brilliant footle. :))

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 3:43:00 PM

Thank you, Roy. In fact, all the winning entries merited a high placing. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 11/1/2017 12:55:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win ! Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 3:34:00 PM

A double visit and congrats are both appreciated, Eve...thank you! hugs // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/1/2017 12:49:00 PM

Lol! Paul, Congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 3:31:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. Regards // paul

John Michaels

Date: 10/30/2017 5:20:00 PM

Nice one, Paul!! Footles normally work best when strung together, so this is a really interesting contest - and you've done a great job! Good luck with the contest. Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 3:32:00 PM

Pleased that you like it, John...also glad that Judy was of the same opinion:) Regards // paul

Sneha Rv

Date: 10/30/2017 10:43:00 AM

Haha this is so clever!! It will do very well in the contest :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2017 3:27:00 PM

Thank you Sneha; your forecast was absolutely correct:) Regards // paul