SHORT STORY WRITERS CONTEST for Sep-Oct 2021 --LEGENDS OF THE FALL-- LF2021 --WINNERS NAMED

originally posted by: argentus
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Excellent theme, because it was so open-ended and interpretive. I mean, look at ALL the variants that your theme produced!!!! I can't WAIT to see what you'll come up with next!!! [no pressure

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Thank you! Who knows what I might conjure up.

a reply to: AccessDenied

I would twirl my moustache if I had one.

a reply to: JohnnyAnonymous

some wonderful Chai Tea

I thought I liked Chai Tea, that is, until a friend from India game me some "authentic" chai tea.
His family ran a tea plantation. That chai was so dang pungent I couldn't even get it past the package.
What is sold in the US is mostly a cream milk tea with a little spice.

originally posted by: JAGStorm
a reply to: JohnnyAnonymous

some wonderful Chai Tea

That chai was so dang pungent I couldn't even get it past the package.
What is sold in the US is mostly a cream milk tea with a little spice.

I agree wholeheartedly.

That's why I drink TAZO Chai Tea (not the creamy or spice type). It is by far the best I've tasted here in the US (IMO). No one has come close to approaching their mixture. TAZO Classic Chai Tea

I will say that I also like "Constant Comment" by Bigelow. Bigelow Constant Comment

....and when in the mood... I'll dip into a lovely cup of Cinnamon Stick (also by Bigelow) Bigelow Cinnamon Stick Tea

I've drank many cup's of Tea in various Countries... but here in the US, the above are my top 3.

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I will say that I also like "Constant Comment" by Bigelow. Bigelow Constant Comment

Love that tea. Here’s the crazy thing, people found out I like tea, so I have received more tea as gifts than any one human should have.

My favorite teas
Harrods Earl Grey (btw you can make homemade Earl Grey with black tea & bergamot)
Jasmine tea - The cheap ol’ orange tin Chinese kind
Believe it or not, plain ol’ Lipton in iced tea!

My least favorite roobios - tastes like an old shoe with a cigar dipped in it!

"Chai" means tea

Saying "Chai tea", is essential like saying "Tea tea"

😊

Like "Baby kitten", "round circle", or "ATM machine"

I forget what the term is for phrases such as these

I better go now, it is almost "12AM, in the morning" 😁

Also, on the subject,

Dilmah extra strength premium Ceylon for me. 2 tea bags per cup

Dilmah Extra Strength Premium Ceylon

And I personally have never understood why so many people drink Earl grey tea. I think it tastes like dirty sink water. Undrinkable

But then again, I've only ever tried cheap Earl grey

originally posted by: Compendium
"Chai" means tea

Saying "Chai tea", is essential like saying "Tea tea"

😊

Like "Baby kitten", "round circle", or "ATM machine"

I forget what the term is for phrases such as these

I better go now, it is almost "12AM, in the morning" 😁

That's how we like our tea here, soooo nice we say it twice!

If we're talking about chai, I personally like to make dandelion chai. It's just dandelion roots, baked until dried and pulverized. Simple and pretty good. And a good way to get even with the weeds in your yard.

a reply to: DontTreadOnMe

Oh man, that sure was a lot of fun!!! I can't wait for the next contest. I am on pins and needles waiting to hear the next theme announced.

Congratulations to all the winners! Your hard work and enthusiasm, and all those great stories- well, everyone just did a Great Job. Cheers, and read you next time!

"Chai" means tea

Saying "Chai tea", is essential like saying "Tea tea"

😊

Like "Baby kitten", "round circle", or "ATM machine"

I forget what the term is for phrases such as these

I better go now, it is almost "12AM, in the morning" 😁

It's called a tautology. Like saying "adequate enough" or "dilapidated ruins".

What's taking so long...................................?

a reply to: Terpene

For? 🤔

originally posted by: Terpene
What's taking so long...................................?

Patience. Theme chosen. Giving people time to rest, enjoy the American thanksgiving.
Good things come to those who wait.

a reply to: AccessDenied

Yes, my grasshopper legs got all twitchy

Good things come to those who wait.

Better things to those who do

a reply to: AccessDenied
Hopefully it's another open-ended one... but then again pretty much all of the themes for the contests are open-ended, so that's pretty much saying hopefully they don't break the traditions
Missed the deadline for LF but looking forward to this new one.

originally posted by: AccessDenied

originally posted by: Terpene
What's taking so long...................................?

Patience. Theme chosen. Giving people time to rest, enjoy the American thanksgiving.
Good things come to those who wait.

Exactly.

Look for something the first half of December.
After the the turkey leftovers are consumed

C11H12N2O2. Tryptophan dreams. You know, if I was in a hurry, I'd live somewhere different.

I can't wait to see what the new theme is, however I'm patient. The anticipation is part of the rush.

Haha...you know, I dream of picking the theme myself...something cool and open-ended as well. Obviously I'm not sharing my idea cos someone will steal it lol.