Lost in Translation

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

Some break under the pressure, but some keep standing.

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

Paula

August 30, 2015

B&W, Black & White Sunday

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

brenda

August 30, 2015 at 12:35 am

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

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1. Paula
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:27 am
  
  Thank you very much, Brenda. See you soon.
  
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2. Paula
  
  December 15, 2015 at 3:07 pm
  
  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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Debbie Smyth

August 30, 2015 at 12:56 am

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
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:28 am
  
  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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anotherday2paradise

August 30, 2015 at 1:24 am

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
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:45 am
  
  This means a lot, precious. I’ll see you soon xx
  
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Colline

August 30, 2015 at 1:29 am

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

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1. Paula
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:30 am
  
  Thank you, Colline. I will be looking forward to seeing you again.
  
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The Jagged Man

August 30, 2015 at 5:19 am

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
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:31 am
  
  Thank you, John. See you when I get back.
  
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Foghorn The IKonoclast

August 30, 2015 at 6:16 am

Be well… get better.

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Squeeze! | Travel with Intent

August 30, 2015 at 8:00 am

[…] Linked to B&W Sunday […]

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76sanfermo

August 30, 2015 at 8:38 am

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
  
  August 30, 2015 at 9:12 am
  
  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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76sanfermo

August 30, 2015 at 8:40 am

PS. Ho dimenticato il commento…

Molto indovinata e spiritosa , la tua foto!

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1. Paula
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:45 am
  
  Grazie Anna.
  
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Bicycle | Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

August 30, 2015 at 9:20 am

[…] Black and White Sunday […]

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tgeriatrix

August 30, 2015 at 9:23 am

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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morselsandscraps

August 30, 2015 at 9:32 am

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
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:51 am
  
  Thank you, Meg. See you.
  
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Sue

August 30, 2015 at 9:57 am

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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LDG luciledegodoy

August 30, 2015 at 10:46 am

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
  
  August 30, 2015 at 2:18 pm
  
  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
    
    August 30, 2015 at 2:35 pm
    
    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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DailyMusings

August 30, 2015 at 12:30 pm

Paula I hope you are feeling better soon and healing.

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1. Paula
  
  August 30, 2015 at 2:22 pm
  
  I’ve read you DM and I thank you for your hopes. Hugs
  
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Ese’ s Voice

August 30, 2015 at 2:33 pm

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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sustainabilitea

August 30, 2015 at 4:23 pm

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

janet

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1. Paula
  
  August 30, 2015 at 6:31 pm
  
  I appreciate that you care Janet. It means a lot.
  
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lumar1298

August 30, 2015 at 4:28 pm

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

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

August 30, 2015 at 8:51 pm

[…] Lost In Translation […]

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DailyMusings

August 30, 2015 at 8:52 pm

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

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1. Paula
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:55 am
  
  I love it, DM.
  
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  1. DailyMusings
    
    August 31, 2015 at 11:57 am
    
    so glad!
    
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Tish Farrell

August 30, 2015 at 9:24 pm

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
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:55 am
  
  I will Tish. Thank you for caring.
  
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Marilyn Armstrong

August 30, 2015 at 10:57 pm

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
  
  August 31, 2015 at 8:02 am
  
  You too, Marilyn, take good care and thank you for everything.
  
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SQUEEZED BUT NOT QUITE FALLEN | SERENDIPITY

August 30, 2015 at 11:03 pm

[…] Black & White Sunday: Squeeze […]

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Marilyn Armstrong

August 30, 2015 at 11:05 pm

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
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:17 am
  
  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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Phil Lanoue

August 31, 2015 at 6:09 am

Outstanding images, sorry to hear about the injury.

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1. Paula
  
  August 31, 2015 at 7:13 am
  
  Thanks Phil
  
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tms

August 31, 2015 at 9:26 am

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

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Black and White Sunday: Squeeze | Beyond the Brush

August 31, 2015 at 3:27 pm

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

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Lynne Ayers

August 31, 2015 at 3:44 pm

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
  
  August 31, 2015 at 5:08 pm
  
  🙂 Wonderful and quaint. Thank you!
  
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desleyjane

September 1, 2015 at 2:51 pm

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

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Cardinal Guzman

September 2, 2015 at 1:42 pm

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

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pommepal

September 3, 2015 at 8:07 am

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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Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

September 3, 2015 at 8:56 am

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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Mark Kertesz Photography

September 5, 2015 at 3:30 am

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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lisadorenfest

September 6, 2015 at 11:52 pm

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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Uday Narayanan

September 8, 2015 at 4:14 am

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

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Lignum Draco

September 8, 2015 at 3:14 pm

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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Jaspa

September 11, 2015 at 4:05 pm

Hope your recovery is going well, Paula!

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restlessjo

September 11, 2015 at 8:58 pm

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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themofman

September 12, 2015 at 5:58 pm

All beautiful work here.

Paula, get well real soon!

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Otto von Münchow

September 25, 2015 at 10:38 am

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

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Ron Hillmar

September 28, 2015 at 11:05 am

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

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Madhu

September 29, 2015 at 9:33 am

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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Dina

October 16, 2015 at 7:06 pm

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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equinoxio21

October 17, 2015 at 1:10 am

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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October 25, 2015 at 8:59 pm

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bits and pieces on photo

November 2, 2015 at 1:16 am

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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Sreejith Nair

November 5, 2015 at 11:22 am

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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Patti Kuche

November 24, 2015 at 4:52 am

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

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February 3, 2016 at 8:30 am

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