—the end of an era, out with the old, in with the new…there are any number of cliche’s that we could use but this week marks a turning of the page here in the pub — with claudia and myself stepping aside so that bjorn and the team can take the pub forward into its next phase of being….
BUT
…haha, there is always a but…before we go, we want to go out with a BANG and celebrate the nearly four years that we have been at the helm here…so Claudia and I have decided to transport you back in time for one week…back to the a time when knights roamed the land and defended castles &
when there was a change, or reason to celebrate they held the games, tests of skill, the joust…city gates wide open, guests from all across the land, a hustle bustle in the cobbled alleys…
„Mom, why are they walking barefoot?“ A small group of monks, on their way to prayer, a little boy with a slingshot, aiming for the doves that fly across the market place in search for crumbs “You think they ever going to finish that cathedral?” “I don’t know, the fashion changed from romanesque to gothic, they’re re-doing arches…” Scent of fresh baked bread, a beggar in the corner & i slip an apple on his lap. “See that tall man over there? He’s an engineer, a scientist, italian painter–” “Dang, he got an awesome beard”
“Can’t wait for the games to start.. just look at this guy with his shining armor–”
so you could write about: games, art, costumes, wealth vs. true wealth, courage, chivalry, politics….
Thursday for MeetingTheBar, we will be holding our own type of joust…so be ready to pick a team…we wanted to try something special for this, so the prompt will go up at 6am already — but the Linky will not appear, and comments will not be open, until 3 pm. This gives you a little time to get the armor on, and the pen working before we go live.
Saturday is OLN, or the change over party before dVerse 2.0 takes over on Monday. So bring out your poems, bring out your poems…we will pull the cart around and pick up the bodies.
We hope you have fun with us this week…and as ever, see you out on the trail.
brian miller said:
pubs open…
Lisa said:
hola Brian
brian miller said:
hey you…long time no see…smiles.
claudia said:
i’m mixing cocktails behind the bar…ha
smiles
brian miller said:
hey you…dancing much today?
smiles.
claudia said:
trying my hands— ähhh feet on tango..ha
smiles
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I want a mojito 🙂
claudia said:
my specialtiy…
mishunderstood said:
I love mojitos…
Anthony Desmond said:
just throw a bottle at me.
claudia said:
olive oil?
ha
Anthony Desmond said:
Oh, yes! save me the $22 a bottle costs here… oy. lol
Anthony Desmond said:
changes… changing the oil… don’t wanna be an oily man *homer simpson voice*
brian miller said:
hahaha…think i will pass on being an oily man, but hey — i am not above changing the oil….
Anthony Desmond said:
I wouldn’t be either… if I knew how to… ha
brian miller said:
oh man…i gotta come visit some time and we will jack the car up and crawl under it…you havent lived til you have taken a drizzle of half burnt oil in the face…
claudia said:
real men that fear nothing and no one…
smiles
brian miller said:
except dragons…it is a healthy thing to fear dragons…
but i am sharpening my lance — for thursday,
just saying…ha
claudia said:
it def. is a healthy thing to fear dragons..
&i’m sharpening my lance as well….hahah
kanzensakura said:
My nihonto is in my obi primed and ready for whatever horrible creatures appear. And a wrench or two in case change the oil gets dicey.
brian miller said:
hey i already talk to bjorn…and apologized in advance cause we are going to make a mess this week…i mean, when you get people in armor and horses all up in the pub…and dancing, and masks, and … flame blowers…its goanna get messy so…oily it may be…ha
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I think we are prepared with some paint here and there and we might need a few new glasses.
Anthony Desmond said:
I’m ready for the mess… but you and C will clean up on the way out, right? haha… also, someone hasn’t started on his poem for tomorrow… don’t ask who…
brian miller said:
come on man…one good thing about the snow and being stuck in the house…i am written for the week already….ha.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Ouch… I have to start to write soon…. I might sit here in the corner chewing on my pen..
Anthony Desmond said:
At least I’m not alone here… haha
Anthony Desmond said:
oh of course you are, quick hands… I’ll be up most of the night writing mine. woot for sleep deprivation
Gabriella said:
Good for you, Brian. I am a bit ahead of my usual schedule too.
Mary said:
Ya, a bit of mess is fun! And it is always fun to choose a set of new glasses….lots of sales this time of year. HA!
claudia said:
i can change tires – haven’t tried oil changing yet – but – you never know..
brian miller said:
oh i have changed a tire or 20 in my day…ha…
just had a flat last week…
Mary said:
You are better than me, Claudia. I know how a tire should be changed…LOL…but it would never be me doing the changing!
claudia said:
smiles… it’s actually quite satisfying to change a tire… a neighbor once showed me when i just had my first car and since then i changed quite some of them
Mary said:
Yes, I am sure it would be satisfying & give one a sense of accomplishment….actually very cool.
Gabriella said:
I have never changed a single one either, Claudia. Someone showed me how to do it once but I never had a flat tire after that first episode.
kanzensakura said:
When I got my first car, my father took me out and showed me to change tires, oil, spark plugs, replace belts….he didn’t want his only angel child at a disadvantage on the road. Now eith all this computer stuff on tires, I feel like a dinosaur.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
There is nothing better than a party.. will there be Jesters at the tournament too? There has to be jesters….
brian miller said:
there was to be jesters for sure…
claudia said:
oh most def.
Abhra said:
Hi Brian – don’t know what to say, think I have shared my feelings before. Thank you for all the guidance you have given me….am still struggling to go return home and have a stable life, but I will try to participate this week –
brian miller said:
cool man, will be good to see you — despite your struggles brother…
and i hope that you make it home soon….
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Oh I so much want to see your poetry this week…
claudia said:
i hope that things turn out good for you abhra and it would be lovely to see you around this week
Anthony Desmond said:
it’ll be nice to see you this week man… blessings to you.
brian miller said:
Already, stepping out…gotta go get my son from play practice….be back in a bit to have a little fun in the pub….
claudia said:
be safe on the road bri… once you’re back i’ve probably drifted off to dreamland already..
Mary said:
I hope this bad weather leaves you soon, Brian. It really has you in its grips this year.
Mary said:
Sounds like a fun week ahead. I should rest up for the tourney and for all of the activities planned.
brian miller said:
ha.
a nap is in order…
Mary said:
And Claudia, I definitely hope to have one of those mojitos you are mixing. It is a little early here, but…….
Mary said:
I’ve been trying to practice up with my sword…but I must say my technique leaves a lot to be desired.
Anthony Desmond said:
lemme teach you a couple moves… when I was a kid, I was a master with a lightsaber
Mary said:
Wow, Anthony….I will take you up on those lessons. Smiles. Gotta be prepared for the week.
brian miller said:
as long as you dont cut yourself you are good…smiles.
claudia said:
practicing a bit here as well… even tried on one of those armors but heck…they’re just sooooo heavy
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Remember it’s swords.. swords.. what a change from all the words…
Gabriella said:
I am glad the pen is a mighty sword… I am not sure I could handle a heavy lance.
brian miller said:
pen fights all the way around…
The Course of Our Seasons said:
hmmm – I wonder if I could use a couple of dragons to thaw out some frozen pipes? Sounds like quite the shindig in the works – smiles
claudia said:
they may overheat them… just saying…they’re not really good in allotting the heat… smiles
The Course of Our Seasons said:
dang dragons – never have been the dependable sort – thanks for reminding me 🙂
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
If you bring dragons we might need a little bit of carpenter help as well to prepare for next week 🙂
The Course of Our Seasons said:
they do have the tendency to just follow along and fly about – hard to restrain once they have had a little too much mead
Gabriella said:
Sounds like we are going to be busy next week. I can probably manage with painting the walls but do not ask me to fix pipes.
brian miller said:
ha. that might make for a good use of a dragon….or maybe to clear the yard of all the snow….hmmm…..
Mary said:
Well, I have to leave the ‘bar’ for a bit, as I have to pick up grandchildren, but I will be back to check on the action later!
brian miller said:
have fun with the grands mary…
Mary said:
Thanks, Brian!!
MarinaSofia said:
Those medieval knights could probably drink a fair amount of mead, cider, beer or whatever else they were brewing during that period… Although drink and clanking big metal weapons sounds like a lethal combination to me! Lucky we are all sensitive poetic souls then, who wouldn’t harm a fly…
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I have heard that words can sting like swords.. 🙂
brian miller said:
i bet you could get a good beat out of clanging swords and armor….
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Now I’m heading of to bed.. 🙂 I look forward to some chivalry
brian miller said:
sleep well sir bjorn….
dkirkstokes said:
I’m having a Coors Light since it’s early in the day; cheers! For the last several days practically all of my thoughts have been poetic. After reading the prompt a poem about a timid knight rolled right out, and it includes travel… travel safely, friends, wherever the path leads. Since I can’t post my poem until tomorrow, I’ll take my seat against the wall and have a few more sips, and enjoy the festivities.
brian miller said:
coors is a bit salty to me…ha…
thats the spirit….look forward to catching you knight tomorrow night…
dkirkstokes said:
Speaking of salty, could you pass that bowl of peanuts?
brian miller said:
most definitely…ha
Kathy Reed said:
Sounds like fun…best put my thinking cap on and ink in my well….smiles..
brian miller said:
nice. look forward to seeing you kathy…smiles.
kanzensakura said:
Hmmmmm, you all think of jousts and knights and ladies…I envision samurai! Men in silk hakamas with bamboo armor and katanas and wazikashis – the nihonto…antlered helmets…their hair in a warrior’s knot. I’m weighing in here as onnabugeisha with my wazikashi – Minimakaze – South Wind – wish we did prose sometimes. I have my five part story of the Samurai and the Wren….ah well….guess I’ll have to go European on this!
brian miller said:
oh no….dont limit yourself…we would love the diversity of seeing something different…smiles…
kanzensakura said:
And btw – I’ll have a nice decanter of that Shimizu no Mai sake…..
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Of course.. the bar is still well quipped.
kanzensakura said:
I do not have a doubt! And those behind the bar are always so friendly. 🙂
kelly said:
Sounds like a fabulous week of fun!
brian miller said:
oh yeah…I am sure you can find you a pretty dress….smiles.
Susan said:
A medieval tourny!? Goodness! War without nuclear bombs; war with champions, no hard feelings, lots of ribbons and simmering unrequited love. I know nothing about this kind of romance (haha) but will see if I can pull up some of the past. You are doing this change-over with style!
Susan said:
PS: Did I miss a second dVerse anthology created by you guys, Brian and Claudia?
brian miller said:
nope. thought I sent all the letters out last week via email…
will pop over and send you one here in a bit…
brian miller said:
we like to have a little fun….smiles.
Susan said:
I’ll drink to that!
katiemiafrederick said:
OH GOD.. i love open ended out of the box prompts like this.. and it’s quite a send off for you creative minds that make this site so enjoyable.. and in my attempt it will be ‘someone’ defending GOD from the ‘medieval’ ‘Romanized Christians’ today…
Anyway.. thanks for the early heads up to get my ‘knight’ and or ‘soldier’ going..:) in the most creative way i ‘don’t know how’… in other words.. what comes.. what may.. will be.. will see.. it before.. or now.. but not me.. in planning way…. to be… or not to be.. it is what it is…. in sum..
mary..;)
brian miller said:
ha. I look forward to your defense…
have fun with it man…
biggerthanalasagna said:
How exciting! This should be a fun week!
anmol(alias HA) said:
I am quite late in recognizing the change.
Thank you, Brian and Claudia, for setting up the foundation and giving shape to this excellent community. You two are commendable poets and I am so glad that I could be a participant of prompts at dVerse, under your leadership.
And I congratulate and give my heartiest wishes to Bjorn and the team. I am looking forward to what comes next. 🙂
mishunderstood said:
Popping in to clean up the aftermath….eww…..maybe not…did you use real swords in here?!! Yikes! 🙂