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Trying–1LinerWeds

Dan Antion
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Since I’ve been throwing a lot of words at you this month, I’m going to skip the lengthy (you know I can make anything lengthy) backstory to this post. I’ve been in my car a lot lately, and I enjoy using Apple CarPlay to respond to text messages hands-free. CarPlay reads a text I receive and I speak my response. Only sometimes, that response gets tangled up in something. When that happens, I hear:

“On it – Still working – Something went wrong”

This post is part of Linda G. Hill’s fun weekly series One-Liner Wednesday. If you have a one-liner, and would like to join in on the fun, you can follow this link to participate and to see the one-liners from the other participants.

I’m adding this reminder to all my posts this month. The Thursday Doors Writing Challenge (TDWC) is underway. Visit this page – Pick a door that inspires you – Write something, anything – Post it to your blog – Leave a link to your post in a comment on the TDWC page. If you don’t feel like writing, visit the page and see the wonderful things that have been written.

I can’t pass the Beauty of Moscow blossoms up
The Beauty of Moscow blossoms are beginning to fade
I’m being told that the bird bath is low and dirty.
Clean and full
Smokey comes looking for a peanut.
Of course Smokey got a peanut
“I’m guessing you want a glamor shot”
Lot’s of maple spinners this year.
If you look close, there are two bunnies. They’re recent arrivals.
One of the new bunnies. A little older than babies, but not full grown yet.
We were all stopped, but the Chevelle would get a green light before me. I hoped he would get separated from the truck
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
The children’s park looks pretty good under the green
This park is 2 mi (3 km) from the runway.
The Colt dome, almost obscured
Flag at Great River Park

63 responses to “Trying–1LinerWeds”

  1. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    Car and plane faves this week!

    Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That car was a treat to see.

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  2. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    The Apple car play sounds handy but still a tad risky …as to the contents of the texts it returns? I get into enough trouble stationary and just using predictive text 💜😁

    Lovely photos too 💜

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It reads your message back to you before sending. You can edit or cancel. Sometimes, it’s too funny and I just send it anyway ;-)

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        Lol 😂😂😂

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  3. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Yay to the new bunnies! Lovely to see them.
    Love the water and the dome in the background…a serene photo.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you liked those, Suzette. Its always a treat when we see the new bunnies. I can’t resist stopping at that park by the river. I hope you’re having a good week.

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        Thank you Dan!. And a good week to you as well.

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  4. Sheree Avatar
    Sheree

    Lovely gallery

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Sheree!

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  5. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    The one about the glamour shot was an LOL for me. Dangerous with breakfast, as you know. Sad to see the Beauty of Moscow fade, but spring never lasts as long as it should. “Something went wrong” sounds like a handy motto to me!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That little gray squirrel seemed to know exactly what I wanted. She also know there were peanuts in it for her trouble. Sorry about the cereal. The Beauty of Moscow blossoms last longer than most, but eventually, they, too, fade into summer.

      CarPlay always goes through the three steps. It never works, I always have to re-dictate the message or give up.

      I hope you’re having a good week.

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  6. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    Bunnies! ❤️
    The lilacs are lovely. Ours are just starting to bud but it doesn’t look like it’s going to be a good year.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Awww, I hope they surprise you. We’re trying to get more of those Beauty of Moscow, but they’ve been sold out for a long time. We’re on a waiting list, but…

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      1. Rivergirl Avatar
        Rivergirl

        Ours were here when we moved in. They’re old and huge, as tall as the house. One white, one dark purple. They really should be pruned but I’m almost afraid to.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Many of ours were here when we moved in (25 years ago) we had to chop them. Most of them came back fine.

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  7. GP Avatar
    GP

    I wonder if I could get the Beauty of Moscow to grow here; too hot?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I don’t know, GP. We’ve been trying to get more, but they’ve been back-ordered forever.

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  8. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    ‘“Something went wrong”, sounds like the story of my life! Lol! Love today’s one-liner.

    Lilacs may be fading, but still gorgeous. Smokey and Sammy look well fed. 1968 Chevy Chevelle is in amazing shape. I wish I could say the same for myself!

    Nice shot of Old Glory. Never get tired of seeing her.

    Happy chilly Hump Day Dan. I think we may have to turn the dang heat on tonight. 🥴
    Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      “Something went wrong” was a good one-liner for this week, as we sit, still waiting for parts for the washer repair.

      These lilacs last longer than most, but they fade into summer like everything else.

      The critters all made us smile this week, Ginger, even the pesky robin that demands a freshly drawn bath.

      Hang in there through the cold snap.

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  9. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    The gray squirrel and blue car — wow! :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Dave. The squirrels are common, but it’s rare to see a car from the 60s so well preserved in this area.

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      1. Dave Astor Avatar
        Dave Astor

        I hear you, Dan. Winter can do a number on old cars. It IS a beautifully preserved vehicle.

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  10. John Hric Avatar
    John Hric

    Good pictures. Ah the mythical clean birdbath. We have several of those. And maybe even some clean birds…

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We have clean birds, at least one clean robin. Maybe he’s trying to look good for some girl.

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  11. lois Avatar
    lois

    The Chevy is looking good! As is the little glamour shot–so sweet.
    Your lilacs are so pretty, Dan. We have Vitex down here which looks like lilac but, sadly, is not. It’s a great beach plant but invasive. We cannot win.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I expected that Chevy to pull out ahead of that truck. I’m glad he was slow off the line. It gave me a chance to get a good picture. Little Miss Samantha Squirrel knew just what I was looking for. I knew what she wanted too, a handful of peanuts.

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  12. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    “Still working on it.” You know how decades get names? I think that should be the name for this decade — it fits in so many ways and on so many levels. Dan, that Chevelle is a jaw-dropper. What a sight that must have been. Glad your camera was ready for that one. Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s a good observation, and a good decade name, Teagan. I was lucky to be first in line at my light and lucky that the truck was in a bigger hurry than the Chevy.

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  13. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    The Beauty of Moscow is gorgeous!
    Car play is a wonderful tool, but voice to text can be funny. 😂

    The car has a nice shape and that color is really great.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Car paly does mess up on some of the translation. If I’m replying to family, I usually just let it go if I think they can figure it out. Sometimes, it’s funny. That Chevy is in great shape.

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  14. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    The Moscow blossoms are gorgeous. You may need a birdbath attendant. Love that chevelle.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I am the birdbath attendant, John. That robin lands outside the window and paces until one of us goes out and empties and fills the stone birdbath (that’s the one he prefers). First he drinks, then he bathes. Then we have to fill it again because he splashes half the water out.

      I knew you’d like that chevelle.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        Robin’s are like that for sure.

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  15. Jan Sikes Avatar
    Jan Sikes

    What a gorgeous Chevelle! I would have snapped a photo of it, too.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jan. I was so happy that truck pulled away.

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  16. Rebecca Budd Avatar
    Rebecca Budd

    You have the best responses to challenges, Dan!!! I’ve been away on a blog break for the past 3 weeks and look forward to catching up on your posts.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Rebecca. I’ve been missing your podcasts. The Thursday Doors Writing Challenge is doing well. We had out 20th entry today (from Teagan).

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  17. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    At least your CarPlay is polite. My program simply types something inappropriate and ignores me. I called him Billy.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It’s polite because I selected “Australian Female” for a voice. The default voice had a long delay between when it asked “What do you want to say?” and when it started recording. I either missed the window, or only got half the message transcribed.

      Sounds like Billy needs a smack upside the head.

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  18. JT Twissel Avatar
    JT Twissel

    I can never get enough bunny pictures! I’ve never of car play – I’ll have to check it out!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We love seeing the bunnies when the new kids are out. CarPlay is pretty cool. There’s a similar system fro Android devices, so if your car supports one, it probably supports both.

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  19. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    I had to smile at your one-liner, Dan. “On it – Still working – Something went wrong.” LOL! And your photos are beautiful. The “glamor” shot is precious. 🌞

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Gwen. That’s always the sequence. She never gives up until all three tries. But I know it’s coming. The squirrel posing knows exactly how cute she is.

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  20. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    At some point one might as well pick up the phone and call someone. Those Moscow blossoms are beautiful.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You’re right Frank

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  21. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    Hands-free texting is the way to go.
    Love the flowers and that car is mint! Condition, that is…

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Hands free is great. Sometimes it just can’t figure out what I’m saying. That car is a sweet ride.

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        Haha! I bet!
        It’s a beauty!

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  22. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    That’s a very spiffy Chevelle!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I was glad I was able to get that picture!

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        Vroom, vroom!

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  23. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Nice pictures, Dan. I know this sort of situation very well.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We have such amazing technology, Robbie. Still, it’s aggravating when it fails.

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      1. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
        robertawrites235681907

        Yes, I know – smile

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  24. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Love all your photos here but those blossoms! 😱Hubby’s roommate had that same Chevelle when I first met him years ago. And it was ‘going-on’ vintage back then! We had a squirrel dart across the yard yesterday like his very golden brown tail was on fire. It was a sharp contrast to his black body fur. Show off. 🤦‍♀️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The Chevelle was a pretty cool car. The black squirrels are expanding their territory, but it will be while before they get down to you.

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      1. dweezer19 Avatar
        dweezer19

        Ha! They’d have some hefty competition here since all we seem to have are black squirrels. And those with brown tails! 🫢

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I think I’ll grab Smokey’s passport.

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          1. dweezer19 Avatar
            dweezer19

            😂😂

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  25. JoAnna Avatar
    JoAnna

    I’m not that into cars, but that blue Chevelle is pretty cool. David had a black 69 Chevelle he called, “The Monster.” Maybe I’ll share an excerpt about it from our book. It’s nice that the bird bath is low so everyone can reach it. You’re the best squirrel photographer I know. Who else would take a glam shot of a squirrel and do such a great job?

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    1. JoAnna Avatar
      JoAnna

      Oh, I already did a post: “Mom and The Monster.”

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  26. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    This one-liner seems like it could be on a tombstone. For humorous effect if’n that’s how you want people to remember you.

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