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Black & White Sunday: Squeeze (response to guest challenge)

Some break under the pressure, but some keep standing.

 

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NOTICE: After this post I will take a break to try to recover from my injury. It is making my life really hard now as I move with difficulty and can only manage to be driven to the office. Using laptop in my free time is hampering the recovery so I have to give it a rest. I will be back, once I have recovered,  with all the scheduled posts  and guest hosting.

P.S. I will look at your entries for this challenge and link to your posts before I sign off. 

 

 

Entries to this challenge:

Squeeze by Debbie

Bicycles by Geriatrix

Squeeze by Susan Judd

Squeeze by DM

Squeezed by Ese 

Squeezed by Marilyn Armstrong

Squeeze by Lynne

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69 responses to “Black & White Sunday: Squeeze (response to guest challenge)”

  1. brenda Avatar
    brenda

    Sorry to hear you are hurt…hope your road to recovery is smooth. Love the image

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Brenda. See you soon.

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    2. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Brenda, I was looking for your blog today, but it says it no longer exists. Is that true, or you are experiencing some technical issues?

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  2. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    Brilliant response, Paula!
    Sorry to hear you’re struggling with that injury. Wishing you a speedy recovery – I’ll miss you. I may be taking a break soon too, but all being well I’ll be watching for your return.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’ll miss you too Debbie. I just hope that everything works well out and that I don’t have to miss my trip to Bilbao in October.

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  3. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    Love your image for this challenge, Paula. Brilliant choice! I wish you everything of the best for your complete recovery. So sad to know you’re suffering. *hug*

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      This means a lot, precious. I’ll see you soon xx

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  4. Colline Avatar
    Colline

    Love this photo Paula!
    Get well soon and I look forward to seeing you back.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Colline. I will be looking forward to seeing you again.

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  5. The Jagged Man Avatar
    The Jagged Man

    Paula I have been a little “squeezed” myself the last two weeks so I understand the need to take time off and heal. I did not have choice going in but none the less I do going forward. Be well and breathing ever day for it is a blessing.

    Peace~ John

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, John. See you when I get back.

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  6. Foghorn The IKonoclast Avatar
    Foghorn The IKonoclast

    Be well… get better.

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  7. Squeeze! | Travel with Intent Avatar
    Squeeze! | Travel with Intent

    […] Linked to B&W Sunday […]

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  8. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    Mi dispiace tantissimo per il tuo problema di salute….
    Spero e ti auguro una pronta guarigione!
    (Poi , un giorno , mi racconti tutto……….)
    A.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’ll tell you when I know more. It has been two weeks now and it is getting worse. Doc thought it would go away, but it is not. I have to do tests, and I can hardly walk.

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  9. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    PS. Ho dimenticato il commento…

    Molto indovinata e spiritosa , la tua foto!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Grazie Anna.

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  10. Bicycle | Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

    […] Black and White Sunday […]

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  11. tgeriatrix Avatar
    tgeriatrix

    When I read “squeeze” I immediately thought of these bikes. I have never seen so many bikes together!
    Love your coke tin! I am very sorry to hear you are hurt. Get well soon, we all miss you!

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  12. morselsandscraps Avatar
    morselsandscraps

    Oh my dear friend, I’m so sorry things are bad. I hope the time out helps the healing and that you’re back in action soon. I’ll think of you with caring every time I drive past my beach, or walk along it. Your image expresses something of your state of mind I think, and as always it is beautifully conceived and photographed. You manage to make a squashed coke can elegant and eloquent.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Meg. See you.

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  13. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Paula, I like your response to the challenge! Really sorry to hear your injury isn’t improving, do hope you can rest up and recover soon. i’ll miss you – take care and look after yourself. xx

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  14. LDG luciledegodoy Avatar
    LDG luciledegodoy

    Paula, I’m sorry to learn that your injury hasn’t been healing as fast and painless as you had imagined.
    You’re taking the right decision to take time off. I wish you all the best and that they find soon a way to resolve this.
    Thanks again for inviting me to guest post here. It’s been a honor.
    I like your entry very much. A squeezed coke was a great idea. Thanks! Get well soon!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks Lucile, and thank you for looking at my response. About my health, it is not about getting well at a slower pace or with pains.. the fact is that the injury is of unknown origin, that I don’t have a diagnosis yet in spite of paying for a private consultation with a specialist, and that my condition has aggravated significantly in the last week.

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      1. LDG luciledegodoy Avatar
        LDG luciledegodoy

        You’re most welcome, Paula.
        I’m even more sorry to hear that. I do wish you well and hope you will find the source of this injury as soon as possible. I know how stressful this can be.
        Keep strong and all my best wishes.

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  15. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    Paula I hope you are feeling better soon and healing.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’ve read you DM and I thank you for your hopes. Hugs

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  16. Ese' s Voice Avatar
    Ese’ s Voice

    I am so sorry about your injury, dear Paula – please take care and all the time you need&can to heal. Sending the good vibes your way with a hope you will feel better soon.
    Your photo is perfect – original, clever and wit! I get the feeling that looking at it longer and closer, could almost notice the movement of the very squeeze. And I love your choice of music, of course… Hugs, Ese

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  17. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Lovely responses and praying that your problem reverses itself and healing begins soon.

    janet

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I appreciate that you care Janet. It means a lot.

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  18. lumar1298 Avatar
    lumar1298

    How original… I always squeeze the can before throwing it out. Habit…

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  19. Black & White Sunday: Squeeze | A Day In The Life Avatar
    Black & White Sunday: Squeeze | A Day In The Life

    […] Lost In Translation  […]

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  20. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    here’s my take on squeeze https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/08/30/black-white-sunday-squeeze/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I love it, DM.

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      1. DailyMusings Avatar
        DailyMusings

        so glad!

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  21. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    This is such a good response, Paula. Wishing you a speedy recovery. The first step of knowing you need to rest is very wise. Take every care 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I will Tish. Thank you for caring.

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  22. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    Get better. I’m having painful repetitive motion injury issues too and I’m going to take a couple of weeks off also. You can’t recover if you don’t stop doing stuff that prevents healing. Feel good soon!!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You too, Marilyn, take good care and thank you for everything.

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  23. SQUEEZED BUT NOT QUITE FALLEN | SERENDIPITY

    […] Black & White Sunday: Squeeze […]

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  24. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    And just so you won’t have to wait for late-arriving posts … http://teepee12.com/2015/08/30/squeezed-but-not-quite-fallen/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you for being so considerate and prompt, Marilyn. I love these two examples for the theme. You know how much I like your winter landscapes.

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  25. Phil Lanoue Avatar
    Phil Lanoue

    Outstanding images, sorry to hear about the injury.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks Phil

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  26. tms Avatar
    tms

    1. I love the picture – this is a real good “squeeze”!
    2. Get better soon, Paula. Cheers!

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  27. Black and White Sunday: Squeeze | Beyond the Brush Avatar
    Black and White Sunday: Squeeze | Beyond the Brush

    […] Paula’s Black and White Sunday […]

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  28. Lynne Ayers Avatar
    Lynne Ayers

    Hi, Paula. Rest up and get well for your trip. Here’s my Sunday link – https://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/2015/08/31/black-and-white-sunday-squeeze/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Wonderful and quaint. Thank you!

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  29. desleyjane Avatar
    desleyjane

    Love that coke can. So sorry you haven’t been well Paula. Best wishes for your recovery.

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  30. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    I’m sad to hear about you back Paula. Cheers to speedy recovery!

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  31. pommepal Avatar
    pommepal

    I’m sure your coke can is very symbolic for you at the moment Paula. So sensible to take time out and give the body every chance to heal. I can see from the comments that all your blogging buddies are sending you lots of good vibes, so take care and hopefully you will soon be revving on all 4 cylinders. I’ll look forward to seeing you back here soon.

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  32. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist Avatar
    Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

    Great squeezed photo. I hope your recovery is swift for your sake. Will miss you but don’t come back until you are better. Cheers Irene

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  33. Mark Kertesz Photography Avatar
    Mark Kertesz Photography

    Hi Paula, can you remind me, what is it exactly that is causing you trouble? Important thing is to get some rest away from the laptop so you can heal properly. Btw. the image has such a nice balance to it.

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  34. lisadorenfest Avatar
    lisadorenfest

    Wonderful submission for the Lucile’s guest challenge. I hope the pain subsides and you are back here challenging us again soon!

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  35. Uday Narayanan Avatar
    Uday Narayanan

    Nice photo, Paula. And the words really complement the image. Paula, I hope you are recovering well.

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  36. Lignum Draco Avatar
    Lignum Draco

    I was wondering why I hadn’t seen you for a while. I hope you get better soon. No need to reply, Paula. Just rest up.

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  37. Jaspa Avatar
    Jaspa

    Hope your recovery is going well, Paula!

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  38. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Bless you, Paula- this doesn’t sound at all good! I’m so sorry to read this because I started with a huge grin on my face at your fun photo. I can only add my good wishes for your speedy recovery. Sending hugs 🙂

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  39. themofman Avatar
    themofman

    All beautiful work here.

    Paula, get well real soon!

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  40. Otto von Münchow Avatar
    Otto von Münchow

    Sorry to read about the injury. May you recover quickly!

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  41. Ron Hillmar Avatar
    Ron Hillmar

    Hope your recovery is going ok, miss you around here!

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  42. Madhu Avatar
    Madhu

    Oh no, sorry to hear that Paula! Hope you are healing well and on the road to a full recovery. Sending warm hugs your way xoxo

    PS: Fantastic capture as always 🙂

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  43. Dina Avatar
    Dina

    I’m so sorry to read about your injury, Paula. We wish you all the best, get well soon!
    KLEM, Dina ❤

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  44. equinoxio21 Avatar
    equinoxio21

    Salut. Navré pour la blessure. By the time I got back to your blog, I hope you are now reasonably better.
    Ya te puse recepción en mi mail. Mejor que Reader. All my best wishes for a full recovery.
    Beijo e abraço
    Brian

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  45. Photo-a-day Series 9 (color and art comics) | In the Zone

    […] is a silly little comic I sent to Paula, master linguist and photographer who is currently sidelined with a knee injury […]

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  46. bits and pieces on photo Avatar
    bits and pieces on photo

    Haven’t been active here so didn’t know about the latest. Sorry to hear about your injury. Hope things get better soon.

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  47. Sreejith Nair Avatar
    Sreejith Nair

    Dear Paula, I am so sorry to read about your injury.

    Hope you are recovering fast, get well soon!

    I have also taken a rather long break and came back afresh 🙂

    In between, an excellent post, a powerful one, to keep us engaged till you are back 🙂

    Sreejith.

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  48. Patti Kuche Avatar
    Patti Kuche

    Hello Paula, waving hello to you in hopes you are in better health. So many best wishes to you.

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  49. A to Z Vibrant (sunsets, sports, kids) – In the Zone

    […] Out on the court… (I took this shot because it reminded me of Paula’s very cool “Squeezed” can from last year – here) […]

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