So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye


Tra La La LA LA La lala la lalalalaaaaa!

This Blogger’s Block has me beaten. Broken. Defeated.

Yes, I know I have things to write about.
Yes, I know I have stories to continue… laboratory experiments to report on… Mansion explorations to officially record… Views from the Window to post… One Minute Rambles to ramble on about… bad portraits to portray… rhymes to write… historical facts to twist – erm – share… Even though I know all that… I’m like a hollow shell. Devoid of ideas.

Sometimes, a break is needed.

Step completely away from the keyboard.

Exactly what I was thinking!

Hopefully, this isn’t the end.

Is it over?

No, it isn’t.

Not permanently, anyway.

Where’s my spark?

A temporary rest should reignite the spark inside me, allow me to flow and grow and create and write and soar.

Ahem.

‘Think of something new’ is less poetic, but closer to the truth. ‘Remake something old’ is even closer, but again, I still need to fill the gap to do that.

There’s something that needs filling!

I shall be away, and look for something to fix my block while I’m at it.

It shouldn’t be for too long. Maybe a week or so. A battery recharge. If I’m recharged any sooner, I’ll be back sooner.

See you soon. The music featured in this rather musical extravaganza of a post, by my standards, is obviously copyright the respective artists, who I’d thank personally if I knew them, as I don’t, I shall thank them generally. The videos have all been ‘borrowed’ from YouTube. The Tra La La LA LA La lala la lalalalaaaaa! from the beginning of the post is an original creation of mine, and can be used freely.

36 responses to “So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye”

  1. prenin avatar

    A break is definitely needed!!! 🙂

    See you when you get back!!! 😉

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Prenin.
      I’m kind of half back now, so it’s a start I suppose!

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  2. CMStewart avatar

    Tom takes a break to stroll ‘long the lake, along comes a drake, creating a quake, which churns up a wake, for goodness sake… I hope the wake is fake…

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      😀 Tom replies late, and then checks the date, and is now in a state, as he’s lots on his plate, to reply to all comments (8*) – but which are all great! (*ish! 😉 ) Sorry, CM – yours is better!

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  3. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

    Rotten luck, Tom. I know of which you speak. I’ve been there a time or two…or three. Banging your head against the wall doesn’t help either. A break always seem to work. Come back soon…ah…no p.r.e.s.s.u.r.e.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I’m kind of back, Tess, of a fashion anyhow. We shall have to see if any further head-banging is required!

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  4. Visionkeeper avatar

    Yep….As I mentioned last post, sometimes we just need a change to get a restart. Have a pleasant rest and welcome in the spring. Nature always recharges ones batteries and it feels so good. Happy days to you TL….VK 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, VK. I’m back. And the break was good!

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  5. penpusherpen avatar

    Ah Sir Aquatom, ’tis Lisa and her bucket, or … was it a euphemism? *cough* …. ok, ok I shall behave.. but WHAT in high Heavens at thou thinking of? I know I go and take breaks, (was the last one about a year? ^^’ ) but come on… Get those brain cells working out… give ’em good talking too…Tell Fingers to getting cracking.. (NO please, I hate the sound of cracking fingers!!) OH alright, I shall desist and dece…or is it cease and desist? anywho… come back soon, fresh as a daisy… Please, please don’t eat the … sorry… Norberts gone a bit dolackadaisical… or it could be me.. See thee soon or else…. 😀 xPenx..

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Hi Lady P. I’m now as fresh as a daisy! I’m back. Kind of.

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  6. lameadventures avatar

    Tom, I went “on hiatus” for a few months in 2012 to focus on writing my book. No harm in stepping away for a while. Hopefully, you’ll return rejuvenated and re-inspired.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I hope that’s the case, LA… only time will tell. But a break every now and again is good. I have your book by the way, although I have still to read it… time and tide and all that!

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      1. lameadventures avatar

        Thanks for getting my worst seller, Tom! That’s so kind of you.

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          My pleasure, LA!

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  7. The Laughing Housewife avatar

    Like I said…good man! Enjoy the break. We’ll be here when you get back.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks Tilly. I’m back, but in the midst of a staggered return. Kind of. The break was enjoyable.

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      1. The Laughing Housewife avatar

        It always is 🙂

        I had an unscheduled break of two weeks or more. I keep meaning to post but can’t find the time…

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Tilly, I keep meaning to post but can’t think of anything to post… well, *couldn’t* anyway. Now I post when I can. Time permitting as well. What’s going on???

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  8. Diane Henders avatar

    Enjoy your break, Tom! 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Diane. It was grand!

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  9. Jo Bryant avatar

    A break sometimes is exactly what is needed…enjoy yours Tom

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Jo. It was good!

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  10. The Writing Waters Blog avatar

    Have a good rest Tom.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Rebecca. I did.

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  11. Gray Dawster avatar
    Gray Dawster

    Don’t be away for too long Tom,
    you have some excellent friends on
    your Space that will miss your
    networking friendliness and fine
    postings…

    Andro

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Andro. I’m back, but won’t be posting quite as often as before, I think. Or maybe I will…

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      1. Gray Dawster avatar
        Gray Dawster

        Great to see you Tom
        have an awesome weekend 🙂

        Andro

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Thanks, Andro!

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          1. Gray Dawster avatar
            Gray Dawster

            Wow is it a week since I was
            last here? I’m getting worse…

            Have a fun afternoon and evening Tom 🙂

            Andro

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            1. Tom Merriman avatar

              It’s been about that long since I was last here, Andro!
              Time flies, doesn’t it?
              Enjoy your time! 😉

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              1. Gray Dawster avatar
                Gray Dawster

                Thanks Tom
                and I hope that
                you are enjoying
                your time away
                from the computer
                also my wicked
                friend 🙂 🙂

                Andro

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  12. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    I had several breaks too.. 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Sometimes, it’s good to just get away… although sometimes that makes it harder to get back into it!

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