I am happy … no, happy isn’t the right word. I am seriously moved by this award. I was enjoying the awards for my photography, it is nice to see that people appreciate what I take. But to receive this award for my poetry is … it’s … I am completely lost for words.
I have received the Very Inspiring Blogger Award from Sleepy Tales And Lucid Dreams and I can’t thank you enough.
You’ve seen the rules before, so:
Thank you Sleepy
Now 7 things about myself.
- I was nearly killed once when I was in the Territorial Army and the driver of the vehicle I was in decided to race another vehicle of the same type down the motorway, and the prop-shaft broke. Had the piece of metal I was sitting on (between the seats) been a few millimetres thinner, it would have skewered me. I started smoking again on that day.
- When I was 17, I was told that if I didn’t give up smoking soon, I would be dead by the time I was 40. I finally gave up when I was 38. When I woke up on my 40th birthday, I stuck my finger up saying I’m alive (then my life went downhill but that’s besides the point LOL) It has picked up again recently though
- I used to have a stalker …. and realised a few days ago … I still do. Which is exceedingly scary, but hopefully they don’t know that I am on to them.
- I got a pair of Victoria Frances glasses off of a very good friend at Christmas (2011)
- We had a house fire in 1971 and all photos of me as a baby were burnt (sounds convenient doesn’t it )
- All of my orchids and bamboo plants have died, and my bonsai tree is barely clinging to life.
- I brought my first Christmas present today (18-09-2012)
To receive this award, I nominate:
Since starting to create this post, I have also been nominated for the One Lovely Blog award from Patricia D Drury
I have already listed seven things about myself, so I’m not going to do any more as it was hard enough doing them.
So the One Lovely Blog Award goes to:
Hey I’m seriously late to the party here! Alastair, doing a bit more around the house re: a minor injury by another household member. Thank you so very much. I know I did thank you at my location just didn’t pop over here to pick up another amazingly wonderful Award! All my thanks, my friend! Penny
You are more than welcome Penny
There has been a lot that has struck a chord with me and has inspired me either in my bloggage or in the real world 
Smiling here, my friend!
Congratulations for your double awards!! Can’t say I’m much surprised you have received an award for your poetry, very very beautiful poetry!!
Always love the 7 things….oh oh….now I’m going to have to come up with 7!! :p
Thank you so much for sharing this honor of Inspiration, truly means so very much to me!!
Hugs,
Christina ~
Thank you very much Christina. I’m really impressed myself with how much it has taken off. To get the award for it, is …
Oh, I can’t wait to read your seven things
You are more than welcome. Being the inspiration that you are, you definitely deserve this award
Hey congrats on your awards!! They are sure fun!! Thanks for passing one on to me!
Thank you Cee, and you are more than welcome. Love your blog. Love taking part in the Share Your Week as well
You deserved it, Alastair! You really did.
And the 7 things were interesting, I must say. Glad to know you’ve stopped smoking as well
Thank you Sarin. It has certainly made a difference to my life
Great to know!
Congratulations dear Mondrak, Thanks and Love, nia
Thank you Nia
You got a nod from the Universe. It is telling you that you are going forward in the right direction. Congratulations.
Thanks Jofelyn
Congratulations!!! Well deserved.
(now, stop smoking!!!)
Thanks
And I did.
31st January 2005 haven’t smoked since.
Extra Congratulations! I know that is really hard to do.
Thanks. It was. I didn’t think I was ready. I gave up on the same day as my then wife to support her. She has since quit a further three times. No idea if she smokes now, I only talk to her about the kids. Got no other reason lol.
I still have my days when I think “I could really murder a cigarette”. That usually goes in a few seconds though.
Congratz
Your poetry is moving so I’m not really surprised you got an award for it! Keep it up
Thank you Sleepy. Thank you so much. That means a lot hearing (or reading) someone saying that.
Thank you
Double YAY!
Wait – Triple – I see my name on the list. Thanks for sharing the Lovely Blog Award with me!
You are more than welcome Rosy
Congratulations, Alastair. Oh, do take care of yourself. I am worried about this stalker.
Don’t worry Celestine, I’m just paranoid lol
Congratulations my friend!
Eric
Thanks Eric
Oh my goodness – what interesting facts you’ve presented! (seriously, a stalker???) Anyway, congratulations – you deserve it. Your poems are wonderful! =D
Thank you so very much