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Under the Thumb

Brainwashed Dreams quashed ---------------- 30 October 2017 For the "One Footle Only" contest, sponsored by Judy Konos. (Honorable Mention, after 3 x podium placements)

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/16/2017 9:23:00 PM

I really like this footle. Well done.

John Michaels
Date: 11/18/2017 1:28:00 PM

Thanks very much, Line! Regards, John.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/9/2017 12:51:00 PM

A sad situation. Congratulations on this fine entry, John. Regards // paul

John Michaels
Date: 11/10/2017 4:42:00 AM

Thanks very much, Paul. Kind regards, John.

Roy Pett

Date: 11/2/2017 6:05:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved HM John, brilliant footle very clever. :))

John Michaels
Date: 11/4/2017 5:04:00 AM

Thank you, Roy - I really liked yours too. All the best, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2017 6:14:00 PM

Oh I see this is your winner. Nicely done!

John Michaels
Date: 11/1/2017 6:22:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea... am questioning my choice of entry now, but what can you do...? :) Kind regards, John.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/1/2017 1:02:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win, John! Hugs Eve ~`*

John Michaels
Date: 11/1/2017 5:59:00 PM

Thanks for the kind comments, Eve. Much appreciated. Regards, John.

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/1/2017 12:59:00 PM

Hi John, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis

John Michaels
Date: 11/1/2017 5:58:00 PM

Very kind!! Well done to you, too! Regards, John.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/31/2017 12:39:00 AM

Very nicely put, John:)

John Michaels
Date: 11/1/2017 5:58:00 PM

Thank you, Jo! Regards, John.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/30/2017 8:11:00 PM

So very true, it is so sad that happens... good luck in the contest . Hugs Eve ~`*

John Michaels
Date: 11/1/2017 5:58:00 PM

I do feel sorry for people in that situation; such a bit piece of themselves is oppressed / suppressed with no apparent way out. Thank you for your kind words of support. Kind regards, John.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/30/2017 5:53:00 PM

Hi John, This is a good one for the contest. Best wishes:-) Alexis

John Michaels
Date: 11/1/2017 5:56:00 PM

Very kind of you to say! I really liked yours, too! All the best, John.