Thursday, February 16, 2012

Friday Flash 55.....




The eventual fatal weakness of Emperor Claudius,
was that he was easily controlled by his wife.
Agrippina started in...
"Eat your dinner darling, those Chanterelles came
all the way from Gaul. And tomorrow you WILL adopt
my son Lucius Domitius, then you'll have a WORTHY successor"!
(Henceforth known as Nero Caesar Augustus Germanicus)


The delicious Chanterelle is sometimes confused with the
deadly Webcap, also known as 'The Assassin Mushroom'
(Cortinarius Rubellus). The toxic effects of this killer often
takes up to TWO Weeks to dispose of it's victim.
What a Bitch eh?
If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55
Please come tell The G-Man
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment....Then BOOK!
So from the most toxic host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick Ass Week-End!!!
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54 comments:

  1. The Thirteenth CrossingFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:59:00 PM EST

    Looks like Aslan to me.

    55 Flash Fiction Friday: Set Fire

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  2. TeresaFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    You just crack me up! What a great way to start the weekend with so much great writing!

    Mine is here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/the-birth-of-a-poem/

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  3. ScarletFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:06:00 PM EST

    didn't know that... mine is up:

    http://a-sweetlust.blogspot.com/2012/02/question.html

    have a great weekend ~

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  4. hedgewitchFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:09:00 PM EST

    All those episodes of "I,Claudius" suddenly come back to mind--lovin the mushroom lore, my friend. Did you know mushrooms are the only plant to provide Vitamin D?

    I'm playin, with an oldie from out of the hedgewitchian Vaults:

    Night Light

    Be around to visit tomorrow.

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  5. MeFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:10:00 PM EST

    Every visit to your blog is educational. :)

    I managed to find 55 words this week. Mine is HERE.

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  6. Brian MillerFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:11:00 PM EST

    yikes....def got to watch those kind of invitations...devious....

    i will be in tomorrow in the AM>....

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  7. Monkey ManFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:14:00 PM EST

    'Shrooms!!! Love 'em. HEY! I played.

    HERE is my 55 for this week.

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  8. Steve IsaakFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:39:00 PM EST

    Good scene-setting. Thanks for hosting this (again)!

    Here's mine, Turn it.

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  9. Jannie FunsterFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:12:00 PM EST

    The webcap, is that a nightcap after much web surfing?

    Great picture. She's the witch, right? And the wardrobe is somewhere off in the distance?

    Jannie has no 55 up, but jannie still loves you, G-Man!!

    xoox

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  10. author.nara.maloneFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:27:00 PM EST

    Hmm, so that's what those are for. I've got them growing all over the back yard.

    Mine's up: Flipping Out

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  11. TALONFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:48:00 PM EST

    You just can't trust fungi (or, apparently, wives - lol).

    Have an amazing weekend, Galen!

    My 55: Rara Avis

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  12. JANUFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:34:00 PM EST

    Good we don't like mushrooms.

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  13. Vinay Leo R.February 16, 2012 at 10:50:00 PM EST

    Agree with Teresa... this was hilarious! :)

    My Flash 55 is here this week: http://artofleo.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/for-what-sins/

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:51:00 PM EST

    You're very funny..... always a great visit.

    I'm up with a minor announcement....

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  15. MargaretFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:04:00 AM EST

    History is always so interesting when I visit here... ha!
    Orange mushrooms, though? That's just crazy - I'll stick with morel mushrooms!

    I have a very sorry 55 this week - truly done in 55 seconds! (I spent what little time I had struggling with the haiku's. Sick kids are a calling me... but first, here is my 55 :)

    Guilty

    I'll be around sometime late tomorrow to comment.

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  16. Ann (bunnygirl)February 17, 2012 at 12:07:00 AM EST

    I'd love to know how much of what Suetonius wrote was true. He sure made his people out to be a wild and crazy bunch!

    Doll Collector

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  17. moondustwriterFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:45:00 AM EST

    Hmm the cupbearer on vacation?

    Great epicurean 55 Galen
    Thanks for the weekly inspiration

    cold case

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:01:00 AM EST

    blame it on the wife! {smile}

    my 55 is up! have a FABulous weekend, G.

    http://haikulovesongs.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/sinnerman-fmhcd16/

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  19. Alice AudreyFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:33:00 AM EST

    Yeah, she was bad. Worse, he was smart enough to see it coming.

    Mine is up

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  20. ShockgrubzFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:20:00 AM EST

    Two weeks? That's heinous! I like your double five and Ceasar's original name.

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  21. Doctor FTSEFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:05:00 AM EST

    Psychedelic stuff for the week-end, eh, G-Man? Nice picture prompt.

    My 55 words

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  22. MorningAJFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:20:00 AM EST

    Is that the one that's also known as Destroying Angel? It's supposed to be the best tasting mushroom you'll ever eat. One to die for, you might say! ;)

    My 55 are here. And maybe should carry a parental advisory note....

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  23. Someone is SpecialFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:27:00 AM EST

    OMG...! This is great G-Man... My 55 is here and I'm back home after a long time...

    Someone is Special

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  24. anthonynorthFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:31:00 AM EST

    Deliciously funny :-)
    You'll find mine here.

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  25. AkelamaluFebruary 17, 2012 at 6:50:00 AM EST

    Fun and interesting G!

    Mine's up too.

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  26. DaydreamertooFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:04:00 AM EST

    They were such a serious lot about killing their friends and relatives too, weren't they :)

    Mine's up:
    Somebody's Father

    Have a great weekend!

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  27. drybottomgirlFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:12:00 AM EST

    Very cool G-man and thanks for the mushroom tip, its always good to know! My 55 is up so have a super sweet weekend!

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  28. PratibhaFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:27:00 AM EST

    you are such a wonderful treasure of tales .. and you use them so good ..

    Bridal dreams

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  29. JANUFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:35:00 AM EST

    My 55 is here..http://janukulkarni.blogspot.in/2012/02/unsung-heros.html

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  30. LauraFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:40:00 AM EST

    LOVE it!!! How perfect for a week that started with valentines...that was some valentine she gave him!

    Here's my 55:

    http://www.shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com/2012/02/within-hands-breadth.html

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  31. the walking manFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:05:00 AM EST

    I Participated


    MMMMMMMMushrooms. O the delicate hand that feeds on such a delicacy is a delight.

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  32. Other MaryFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:49:00 AM EST

    Hey, gotta watch out for those funny shrooms G-man! :o)

    Mine is here:
    http://writinginthebachs.blogspot.com/2012/02/cabin-fever.html

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  33. izzyFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:22:00 AM EST

    Vindictive much?!~ yikes-
    Poor Claudius. Wheww-
    Great piece if you want to kill someone off slooowwwly...
    Thanks for 55's.
    Back at it with Fammblee ( family)
    'tis such a slippery slope! ;)

    http://izzy-conversing.blogspot.com/2012/02/ff55-21712-definitive-preferences.html

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  34. Jannie FunsterFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:00:00 AM EST

    She's baaaaaack.

    :)

    :)

    :)

    xoxo

    And check your email, about to send ya one.

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  35. Brian MillerFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:06:00 AM EST

    yo man...told you i would be back...smiles...happy friday...finishing my trip around the 55 world and...

    mine is up

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:21:00 AM EST

    Dude, what are you smoking, or should I say eatin'? As they used to say at the Dead concerts, watch out for the funguys, bah ha ha... Seriously, I've not had enough sleep and am off to work, but you did so well with your lore, I'll offer you an idea for lunch, I got from the Grammys. cheers ~

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  37. Maude LynnFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:33:00 AM EST

    Two weeks? Yikes!

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  38. RavenFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:04:00 AM EST

    Lol...oops.

    I made it today. Hope you have an amazing weekend :)

    http://autumnraven.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/flash-friday-55-7/

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  39. happygirlFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:26:00 AM EST

    Funny. Gripping yarn with a deadly ending. I tried my hand.
    http://beinghappygirl.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-office-space-in-55-words.html

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  40. GABFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:20:00 PM EST

    dont eat mushrooms! LOl sorry this was a very good one

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  41. HelenFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:52:00 PM EST

    Oops ... left my link on your Vodka post! No, I haven't been drinking ~ it's 9:52am here.

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  42. HelenFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:53:00 PM EST

    I'm thinking about shrooms in a new way ...

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:35:00 PM EST

    outstanding blog.

    I wish to do a poem in 55 words, not sure if I am making it,

    please visit me to check it out for me,
    let me know.
    thank you, gentleman.

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  44. Jannie FunsterFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:13:00 PM EST

    Ahhhh, the direct link here to G-Manland from Funsterland works like a 350 in a Yugo!!

    Works well, that is. Like a charm. A top.

    THANK YOU!!

    xoxo

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  45. hopeFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:23:00 PM EST

    Ah, the high brow feast this week...what better way to cleanse our minds from some of those words you've been sharing! :)

    Have completed the root canal. When my braincells return, I shall play again. Have a great long weekend!

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  46. Jannie FunsterFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:39:00 PM EST

    I believe Jannie has recently posted a 55 HERE, Kind Sir.

    xoxo

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  47. limeFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:43:00 PM EST

    ah the calculations. think i'll stick with the nice little button mushrooms and portobellas. seems safer that way.

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  48. PattiKenFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:30:00 PM EST

    Oh, what a scheming woman...

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  49. ManicddailyFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:47:00 PM EST

    Remind me to avoid anyone named Agrappina. (The name makes me feel a stomach ache coming on.)

    Here's mine. A Flash 55 back to the days before GPS.

    A Flash 55 back to the days before GPS

    (i'm hoping I can do the link right.)

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  50. Glenn ButtkusFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:21:00 PM EST

    G-Man, been checking you out
    for eons, since Jannie adores you.
    Brian Miller too. So here is my
    Friday Flash 55, OH CHRIST:
    http://bibliosity.blogspot.com/2012/02/oh-christ.html

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  51. DonnettaFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:46:00 PM EST

    And where can you get this delicacy? hahaha

    Mine is up. Says it all for me this evening.

    Hope you are well. D

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  52. Secret Agent WomanFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:54:00 AM EST

    I've always wanted to pick wild mushrooms but I"m convinced I'd end up with the deadly ones.

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  53. LindaMarch 9, 2012 at 10:40:00 AM EST

    Very cool. I love the way your mind works.

    I'm running on empty these days, but here is my contribution at Roses to Rainbows.

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  54. happygirlApril 20, 2012 at 2:10:00 PM EDT

    Mushrooms for dinner, with a kick for the bucket. I'm having dinner, too. Mine's here.

    http://beinghappygirl.blogspot.com/2012/04/ken-cooks-dinner.html

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