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Subject: Writers Forum:Summer Picnic: "Picnic Tales"

Wolfenshire opened this issue on Mar 13, 2025 · 22 posts


Wolfenshire posted Thu, 13 March 2025 at 4:56 AM Site Admin

Main Community Summer Carnival Forum Announcement

Games, Challenges, Prizes. Join the fun.

County Picnic Starts: Friday, July 25, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT
County Picnic Ends:  Sunday, Aug 31, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
Winners Announced: Monday, Sep 8, 2025

Manager: Wolfenshire, Forum Moderators

Writers Forum: "Picnic Tales"


Welcome to the writers picnic challenge. This is a two part challenge. You can do one or both of the challenges. The first challenge is to write a picnic-inspired piece—a short story about a family reunion gone wild, or a poem about the taste of lemonade, or a picnic inspired love letter. The second part of the challenge is to pair your writing with a visual. Create an image of your love letter written on a napkin, or any appropriate image for the writing you chose to do. Post the writing and visual below. (No A.I. or stock images).


Staff is permitted to enter, but will not be eligible for prizes. Staff must Clearly state if an entry is staff to avoid confusion for the judges.



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Wolfenshire posted Fri, 25 July 2025 at 9:30 AM Site Admin

Welcome to the Summer Picnic.


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caty77 posted Mon, 28 July 2025 at 7:45 AM


"Picnic by the tree"

Amity and her friends decided to make a huge picnic near a wonderful tree, not far from the town. That tree is special by his huge size, but also because it is not in his usual environment. Another strange doing in town and around. But it made its way in this new place, as much as everyone.
Yesterday again, Amity was talking about the picnic with Sadie, who confirmed the lunch. After that, a hiking afternoon was expected, like Amity never explored around the town since her coming. She was very excited at that idea, specially like Sadie and the Pigsten brothers are those who know the best the surroundings.
Amity wishes to visit the hills which are on that side of the town like they are the closest and the highest around. She has no intention to make a long journey so far, even if it is tempting to explore like the others did before. It is just her pixie's roots which are waking up those last times and pushing her that way.
Yet, now she is at the meeting point, later than expected to install the picnic, Amity begins to wonder if she did not understand badly the agreement, like nobody is in view. And, if she understood correctly, she has no idea why her friends are making such a joke on her. So much pain to make good food and to bring it until here for nothing!

But Amity forgot what day it is: her birthday. Her friends have not forgotten and they are well decided to make her a huge surprise to celebrate the occasion.
And the hike? It will be a gift of course, but to do another day!


Rendered in DS - normal render - 3 Delight
Postwork in Photoshop
No AI


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Wolfenshire posted Mon, 28 July 2025 at 9:54 AM Site Admin

Fantastic picnic scene!!


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TerraMoore posted Sun, 03 August 2025 at 1:14 PM

Picnic Thief (A Limerick)

I know we’re all tired, so I will keep this brief,

From weather to traffic, this trip has been nothing, but grief,

But since we’ve all been distracted,

It seems that our picnic basket,

Has gained a rather opportunistic thief!


msansing posted Mon, 04 August 2025 at 7:24 AM Site Admin

TerraMoore posted at 1:14 PM Sun, 3 August 2025 - #4498493

Picnic Thief (A Limerick)

I know we’re all tired, so I will keep this brief,

From weather to traffic, this trip has been nothing, but grief,

But since we’ve all been distracted,

It seems that our picnic basket,

Has gained a rather opportunistic thief!

Love your limerick :)! 


TerraMoore posted Mon, 04 August 2025 at 9:38 AM

msansing posted at 7:24 AM Mon, 4 August 2025 - #4498538
TerraMoore posted at 1:14 PM Sun, 3 August 2025 - #4498493

Picnic Thief (A Limerick)

I know we’re all tired, so I will keep this brief,

From weather to traffic, this trip has been nothing, but grief,

But since we’ve all been distracted,

It seems that our picnic basket,

Has gained a rather opportunistic thief!

Love your limerick :)! 

Thank you! :)

Wolfenshire posted Mon, 04 August 2025 at 2:38 PM Site Admin

Love the strawberry thieving crow.


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TerraMoore posted Tue, 05 August 2025 at 11:46 AM

Wolfenshire posted at 2:38 PM Mon, 4 August 2025 - #4498551

Love the strawberry thieving crow.

Thanks! :)

Wolfenshire posted Sat, 09 August 2025 at 9:14 PM Site Admin

.



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AmandaT posted Sun, 10 August 2025 at 1:47 PM



A Little Glass of Sunshine

Just a sip of this lemonade,
that earlier today I made,
brings that little sunshine into my day,
reminds me of all the reasons I want to stay.
An outdoor picnic is more than just the food,
it's all about that happy mood,
flowers, sunshine, and life that lasts,
all brought back with a sip from that glass.

Oh what a joyous little picnic and glass of sunshine. 


Wolfenshire posted Sun, 10 August 2025 at 3:07 PM Site Admin

Is that lemonade recipe a family heirloom recipe, hand down for generations? I think we could bottle it and make a fortune. 


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AmandaT posted Tue, 12 August 2025 at 7:20 PM

Wolfenshire posted at 3:07 PM Sun, 10 August 2025 - #4498741

Is that lemonade recipe a family heirloom recipe, hand down for generations? I think we could bottle it and make a fortune. 

It is for sure! :) Would love to bottle it and let others enjoy it as well =)

Digitell posted Wed, 13 August 2025 at 9:00 AM Forum Moderator

caty77 posted at 7:45 AM Mon, 28 July 2025 - #4498244


"Picnic by the tree"

Amity and her friends decided to make a huge picnic near a wonderful tree, not far from the town. That tree is special by his huge size, but also because it is not in his usual environment. Another strange doing in town and around. But it made its way in this new place, as much as everyone.
Yesterday again, Amity was talking about the picnic with Sadie, who confirmed the lunch. After that, a hiking afternoon was expected, like Amity never explored around the town since her coming. She was very excited at that idea, specially like Sadie and the Pigsten brothers are those who know the best the surroundings.
Amity wishes to visit the hills which are on that side of the town like they are the closest and the highest around. She has no intention to make a long journey so far, even if it is tempting to explore like the others did before. It is just her pixie's roots which are waking up those last times and pushing her that way.
Yet, now she is at the meeting point, later than expected to install the picnic, Amity begins to wonder if she did not understand badly the agreement, like nobody is in view. And, if she understood correctly, she has no idea why her friends are making such a joke on her. So much pain to make good food and to bring it until here for nothing!

But Amity forgot what day it is: her birthday. Her friends have not forgotten and they are well decided to make her a huge surprise to celebrate the occasion.
And the hike? It will be a gift of course, but to do another day!


Rendered in DS - normal render - 3 Delight
Postwork in Photoshop
No AI


(message edited because I forgot to don't put a signature)

Wonderful little story and image! Greatly done! Thank you for sharing!
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Digitell posted Wed, 13 August 2025 at 9:02 AM Forum Moderator

TerraMoore posted at 1:14 PM Sun, 3 August 2025 - #4498493

Picnic Thief (A Limerick)

I know we’re all tired, so I will keep this brief,

From weather to traffic, this trip has been nothing, but grief,

But since we’ve all been distracted,

It seems that our picnic basket,

Has gained a rather opportunistic thief!

Ya gotta watch out for those crows! They are sneaky rascals! Fantastic image! Thank you for sharing!
AMD RYZEN 9 9950X 16-Core 4.3GHz (5.7 GHz Turbo)
DDR5 64GBRAM
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
Apevia 1000W GOLD Power Supply
Windows 11 PRO


Digitell posted Wed, 13 August 2025 at 9:04 AM Forum Moderator

AmandaT posted at 1:47 PM Sun, 10 August 2025 - #4498736



A Little Glass of Sunshine

Just a sip of this lemonade,
that earlier today I made,
brings that little sunshine into my day,
reminds me of all the reasons I want to stay.
An outdoor picnic is more than just the food,
it's all about that happy mood,
flowers, sunshine, and life that lasts,
all brought back with a sip from that glass.

Oh what a joyous little picnic and glass of sunshine. 

Oh my! , a snake instead of a worm at the bottom! How delicious! Cool drawing! Thank you for sharing!
AMD RYZEN 9 9950X 16-Core 4.3GHz (5.7 GHz Turbo)
DDR5 64GBRAM
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
Apevia 1000W GOLD Power Supply
Windows 11 PRO


Lobo3433 posted Wed, 13 August 2025 at 1:48 PM Forum Moderator

Digitell posted at 9:00 AM Wed, 13 August 2025 - #4498845
caty77 posted at 7:45 AM Mon, 28 July 2025 - #4498244


"Picnic by the tree"

Amity and her friends decided to make a huge picnic near a wonderful tree, not far from the town. That tree is special by his huge size, but also because it is not in his usual environment. Another strange doing in town and around. But it made its way in this new place, as much as everyone.
Yesterday again, Amity was talking about the picnic with Sadie, who confirmed the lunch. After that, a hiking afternoon was expected, like Amity never explored around the town since her coming. She was very excited at that idea, specially like Sadie and the Pigsten brothers are those who know the best the surroundings.
Amity wishes to visit the hills which are on that side of the town like they are the closest and the highest around. She has no intention to make a long journey so far, even if it is tempting to explore like the others did before. It is just her pixie's roots which are waking up those last times and pushing her that way.
Yet, now she is at the meeting point, later than expected to install the picnic, Amity begins to wonder if she did not understand badly the agreement, like nobody is in view. And, if she understood correctly, she has no idea why her friends are making such a joke on her. So much pain to make good food and to bring it until here for nothing!

But Amity forgot what day it is: her birthday. Her friends have not forgotten and they are well decided to make her a huge surprise to celebrate the occasion.
And the hike? It will be a gift of course, but to do another day!


Rendered in DS - normal render - 3 Delight
Postwork in Photoshop
No AI


(message edited because I forgot to don't put a signature)

Wonderful little story and image! Greatly done! Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful image really great work 

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Lobo3433 posted Wed, 13 August 2025 at 1:49 PM Forum Moderator

Digitell posted at 9:02 AM Wed, 13 August 2025 - #4498846
TerraMoore posted at 1:14 PM Sun, 3 August 2025 - #4498493

Picnic Thief (A Limerick)

I know we’re all tired, so I will keep this brief,

From weather to traffic, this trip has been nothing, but grief,

But since we’ve all been distracted,

It seems that our picnic basket,

Has gained a rather opportunistic thief!

Ya gotta watch out for those crows! They are sneaky rascals! Fantastic image! Thank you for sharing!
Great image those croissants look so realistic the texturing is great  

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TerraMoore posted Fri, 15 August 2025 at 4:48 PM

Thank you Digitell and Lobo3433 :) 


caty77 posted Wed, 20 August 2025 at 9:20 AM

Thank you guys!


AmandaT posted Sun, 24 August 2025 at 2:27 PM

Thanks Digitell!


Wolfenshire posted Sat, 30 August 2025 at 5:24 PM Site Admin

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