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Under the Thumb

Brainwashed
Dreams quashed

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30 October 2017

For the "One Footle Only" contest, sponsored by Judy Konos.
(Honorable Mention, after 3 x podium placements)

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Line Gauthier

November 16, 2017 at 9:23 PM

I really like this footle. Well done.

John Michaels

November 18, 2017 at 1:28 PM

Thanks very much, Line! Regards, John.

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 12:51 PM

A sad situation. Congratulations on this fine entry, John. Regards // paul

John Michaels

November 10, 2017 at 4:42 AM

Thanks very much, Paul. Kind regards, John.

Roy Pett

November 2, 2017 at 6:05 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved HM John, brilliant footle very clever. :))

John Michaels

November 4, 2017 at 5:04 AM

Thank you, Roy - I really liked yours too. All the best, John.

Andrea Dietrich

November 1, 2017 at 6:14 PM

Oh I see this is your winner. Nicely done!

John Michaels

November 1, 2017 at 6:22 PM

Thanks, Andrea... am questioning my choice of entry now, but what can you do...? :) Kind regards, John.

Eve Roper

November 1, 2017 at 1:02 PM

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

John Michaels

November 1, 2017 at 5:59 PM

Thanks for the kind comments, Eve. Much appreciated. Regards, John.

Alexis Y.

November 1, 2017 at 12:59 PM

Hi John, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis

John Michaels

November 1, 2017 at 5:58 PM

Very kind!! Well done to you, too! Regards, John.

Joanna Daniel

October 31, 2017 at 12:39 AM

Very nicely put, John:)

John Michaels

November 1, 2017 at 5:58 PM

Thank you, Jo! Regards, John.

Eve Roper

October 30, 2017 at 8:11 PM

So very true, it is so sad that happens... good luck in the contest . Hugs Eve ~`*

John Michaels

November 1, 2017 at 5:58 PM

I do feel sorry for people in that situation; such a bit piece of themselves is oppressed / suppressed with no apparent way out. Thank you for your kind words of support. Kind regards, John.