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This is for you mfamilias ... i said I would have a go, and I did... :)

Have a look at her past post, folks, her description of her obnoxious Gremlin, Gary, was brilliant. I could see just him in my mind's eye.

I am no cartoonist, just a bit of fun. It did get me thinking, though, how we image our own Gremlins...:)

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mfamiliasGraduate10

He is FANTASTIC, OldFloss! So gloriously, grossly, fastfoodishly (-I know that word doesn't exist... YET-) GARY! Love the camel-toe effect of the Y-fronts, n'all. And the string vest is one of his favourites at this time of year, he puts it over his head every time I pull my trainers out and tries to destabilise me by pretending that he's doing a hold-up at Dรฉcathlon.

You are a very gifted lady in all things artistic. I will now imagine him waddling along behind me on my runs. He's now scratching his bum and complaining that everyone knows what he looks like, so he won't be able to scare anyone anymore.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10โ€ข in reply tomfamilias

Like the idea of him complaining now we all know what he looks like.. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply tomfamilias

Thanks..:0

I have had to fit him in between hospital visits with Little Mum to be... and I have to say, he was muscling in on me... picking at his nose and tossing back his greasy hair.. saying.. " You haven't got time for this and you can't draw anyway!!! "

Fortunately I knew what to expect.. little twerp! "I have my own gremlins thank you very much", I told him!

Yes, Gary.. we all know you know and we will be watching for your family and friends too! x

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mfamiliasGraduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

And did he toss his greasy locks muttering "Because you're not worth it"? His favourite trick.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply tomfamilias

Nice one x

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Millsie-J

Just so brilliant Oldfloss ! Such talent you have! Thank you for being so kind as to allow us to share.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMillsie-J

Thanks, he belongs to mfamilias , but he has chums... as we all know :)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Ha..brilliant drawing Floss...๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜‚

Just like mfamilias described. Anyone for a glass of Rose and fish an chips...

No thanks Im off for my run...๐Ÿ˜„

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toBluebirdrunner

Enjoy your run... I did mine early ! Watched the sun come up...listening to some excellent music.. eat your heart out Gremlins x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

Just about to step out of the door. Excited to be in my running gear...it still fits (gremlin no 1) can feel my foot already (gremlin no 2) you'll never do 30 mins withou stopping.. (gremlin no 3) La la la la ....

Byeeeee

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aliboo70Graduate10

He reminds me a bit of the guy in "keeping up appearances" was it marlon ie something like that? ?? and rab c nesbitt with that vest!!

Well done floss i reckon with mfam's descriptions and your piccy you make a great team to help us visualise defeating the gremlins

** Oops I better get on with my work, my teabreak is up (but I am at home today!)๐Ÿ˜Š

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IrishprincessGraduate10โ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Yes he does Ali! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

We actually met a guy in France, a few years ago whilst we were touring a Chateau in the Dordogne and he was dressed and looked exactly like Rab C nesbitt.. except he was French... totally surreal. Maybe it was Gary !!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Well done.. back to the grindstone... keeps your mind off Sunday run day sweetiexxx

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Haha! That's brilliant floss ๐Ÿค— and fits mfamilias 's description perfectly! This is the image I had when I read her post.

Your talents know no bounds. I'm sure you'll be passing them on to LittleMum'sLittleOne soon xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks you.. I think mfamilias 's posts are so funny.. there are so many talented folk on here and the best bit is how we are able to share and make each other smile.. . even when things are tough x

LMTB and lovely husband have just called in and small one was really jumping around.. maybe a little runner in the making! :)

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aliboo70Graduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

Not long now!!!๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜†

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AncientMumGraduate10

Hahaha love it :D

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAncientMum

My gremlin saw him and hid!!!!๐Ÿ™‚

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ancientrunnerGraduate10

Marvellous!!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toancientrunner

Well...Gary was so well described..he was right there in my head.. I need to identify my own gremlins now!!!

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ancientrunnerGraduate10

Mfams and I have established that Gary's cousin Graham is staying with me at the moment - and there is a definite family likeness.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toancientrunner

Noooo...I have a strong suspicion that Gary has an extremely large extended family...๐Ÿ˜

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mfamiliasGraduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

He does. And now he's famous he's calling them all up saying that they can get their pic in the paper.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply tomfamilias

Okay...! Maybe this was a really bad idea!!! Although I think folk are going to be looking to their own Gremlins now and taking some of your tips!!!

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AnneDroidGraduate10

Fantastic. Hate my gremlin so much! He's not as smart as he thinks he is though. I'm seeing through more of his lies as time goes on. :)

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mfamiliasGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAnneDroid

They are particularly talent liars. That may be why Gary has a photo of a certain DT on his wall.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAnneDroid

Shallow, sneaky and mean bullies...but, like most bullies, real cowards!

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davelinksGraduate10

I've had a go with my gremlin many times and beaten him! Great drawing floss!๐Ÿ˜Š

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply todavelinks

That is because you are such a strong character.. for you and Mrs Dave ( who is very impressive herself x)... Thanks x

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Oldfloss! You multi-talented ol' thing you! That is brilliant๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜‚xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandraj39

Not really, I paint better than I draw! I am tempted to start a portrait of my own Gremlins! :) Thanks youx

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Tryinghard2016Graduate10

That's amazing Oldfloss ! It's very easy to imagine mfamilias tying him with her belt before heading out for a run!

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mfamiliasGraduate10โ€ข in reply toTryinghard2016

I have a sneaky feeling he actually enjoys it. ;)

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Tryinghard2016Graduate10โ€ข in reply tomfamilias

Of course he would! He'd be busy gorging on all the unhealthy fast food while you're out there whipping up the miles!๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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mfamiliasGraduate10โ€ข in reply toTryinghard2016

Being forced to stay home and watch TV is very gremlin's dream. He does however tend to pull out his favourite videos, such as "Mfam's Monster Stitch 5K from Civilisation", "Overtaken by Human Coyote in Official Race", or "Is my Bum too Big in This - the Heartbreaking Tale of Midlife Lycra Angst" then puts the volume up really loud so that I can hear it.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply tomfamilias

Okay... let us not pursue that line of thought.. too early in the day :)

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mfamiliasGraduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

Speak for yourself, I'm having breakkies then I'm off for a trot :p

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply tomfamilias

My ' rest' day... I use the term loosely ! Enjoy your runx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toTryinghard2016

She writes excellent posts, motivating and for many of us, who are trying to move forward on our running journey, inspiring. ( Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, Gary) !!!

But, as well as that her posts are so astute and incredibly funny...long may it continue :)

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mfamiliasGraduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

Gary and I have whipped out our shades. Gary is practicing his autograph.

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Tryinghard2016Graduate10

Oldfloss and mfamilias I enjoy Reading all of your posts. You are such an inspiration to me

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10

Love it. It's a great drawing, so full of character, now when I procrastinate about a run that's what I'll see, it'll definitely help me get out the door. Thanks to you both.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

... I have to say... I dreamt about him last night... :) And. my gremlins are still hiding from him :)

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roseabi

Awesome

LiisaM profile image
LiisaM

LOVE it!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toLiisaM

He is rather ace, isn't he?

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