Still Aiming High


Pure rain, sharp, cold and very wet, pricked at my cheeks as I raced forwards. Droplets of water tickled as they trickled down my face and neck, seemingly gathering in my sodden collar. Not enough to stop me, however.

Whatever the weather, I will still fly.

I’m aiming higher and getting better.

Once I’ve properly mastered the flight, I’ll work on the landing.

One thing at a time.

No rush. All things considered.

20 responses to “Still Aiming High”

  1. Eric Tonningsen avatar

    “One thing at a time.” A good strategy and way forward!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      It works, Eric. Most times quite well as well! 😀

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  2. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

    Sorry for spewing coffee all over this lovely story. How have you been landing then if you still need to work on it but AFTER you master flying. Any broken limbs to report? 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Terribly, Tess.
      I’ve NEVER been good at landing. I’m OK with my approach, but at the last moment I get a sudden feeling I’m (you’ll never believe this!) going to miss! And then it goes horribly wrong. No broken limbs, but a few broken fences.
      Sorry about your coffee… hope it’s all cleaned up now.

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      1. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

        My poor laptop groaned because it doesn’t like water. *kidding*

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          They do like to have a moan from time to time, don’t they, Tess?!

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  3. nrhatch avatar

    Great attitude for attaining altitude!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Exactly what I think, Nancy!

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  4. prenin avatar

    That’s the way to handle life! 🙂

    God Bless my flying friend! 🙂

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      It is indeed! Keep flying exactly!
      Thanks, Prenin.

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  5. Diane Henders avatar

    Love it! “So far, so good”, as the optimist said while falling past the third floor…

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I hope he lands better than I normally do, Diane! 😉

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  6. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    keep Flying Tom, glad you are aiming High…

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks once again, Sue.
      I’m aiming… and hopefully one day will be reaching!

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  7. shreejacob avatar

    LOL….reminds me of the Greatest American Hero…he had to work on his landing a lot too 😛

    As Sue says Keep flying as high as you can 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I remember him – he had trouble with all his powers, if I remember rightly. Not like my very good friend, the world famous super-hero Aquatom, who was always in control of his powers. I don’t know where he is at the moment though…
      And, I’m aiming higher and higher Shree. Whether I’ll get there is another thing, but I can aim!

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  8. Gray Dawster avatar
    Gray Dawster

    This reminds me of my aeroplane attempts at landing in GTA5
    there is one training session where one has to land on a road bridge
    and can I get a Gold for the landing? NO is the simple answer to
    that but I am flying brilliantly, now all I need are those perfect landings 🙂

    Sorry to rattle on about my new game Tom 😦 lol

    Andro

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      No worries, Andro… I’ve heard that there are a lot of people wrapped up in this game right now.
      Good landings are over-rated anyway!

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      1. Gray Dawster avatar
        Gray Dawster

        Yes I guess so, but then
        crash landing is not an option 😦 lol

        Enjoy your Tuesday Tom 🙂

        Andro

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