Father Figurehead

by Nick on 29th June 2010



Father Figurehead

Originally uploaded by Nick Heyward


Out into the unknown. Blown across many oceans. Standing tall and free, firm and gracious in spirit. Powerful and gentle. Kind and wise. Burning with a beautiful heart. An endless journey through life. No guilt to give and no guilt to receive. He who would be king of the seas and of the winds. The stars shine bright for his rest. His sunshine so powerful from his nourishing best. His food a picnic of delight, but you wouldn’t wish to pick a fight with this one. For he is a hunter of the family and trained well in the art of duckling and diving for pearls and swirls of colourful presence. What a water geezer. He who is the source of all power whose rays illuminate the world. Illuminate my heart so that it too can do your work. Peace. Thank you.

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50 Comments →
  1. sue on 29th June 2010 at 8:29 pm permalink

    Amazing what effort went into making things years ago.
    Who would we put on a modern day figurehead anyway? Peter Andre? Russell Brand? Probably just as well it doesn’t happen anymore I think!!
    Hope he didn’t make you walk the plank….

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    • Nick on 29th June 2010 at 8:43 pm permalink

      I actually think they’d make great figureheads Sue… Not quite what I had in mind, but you know…

  2. richmond harding on 29th June 2010 at 8:30 pm permalink

    like ulysses…..or oddyseus….the creator sails….like jason…hera, is his lead…?

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    • Nick on 29th June 2010 at 8:47 pm permalink

      He is Nicholas Neptuer from the is lands of plentiful fish. I blow into his sleeping satellite dish of a night time you know…

    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 8:50 pm permalink

      Oh what was her name again?

    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 8:52 pm permalink

      Tasmin Archer, I remembered.

  3. zbd on 29th June 2010 at 8:37 pm permalink

    Cutie.. :) shall we dance?

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    • Nick on 29th June 2010 at 8:48 pm permalink

      A sea shanty?

    • zbd on 29th June 2010 at 9:07 pm permalink

      1 2 3 ?

  4. Helen on 29th June 2010 at 8:49 pm permalink

    Where is this Nick?

    I’m assuming he’s not a garden ornament?

    Not sure who I’d put at the front of a ship these days.Would have to give it some thought. I don’t mind Peter Andre, I think he has a good heart.
    :-)

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  5. zbd on 29th June 2010 at 9:07 pm permalink

    ..I find myself REALLY fancying Peter Andre.. am I wrong? Moreover, why doesnt he fancy MEEEEeeeeee! :(

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    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 9:13 pm permalink

      He just hasn’t met you yet ;)

    • zbd on 29th June 2010 at 9:20 pm permalink

      I like that answer helen.. ALOT! :)

    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 9:39 pm permalink

      I can’t take the credit Deb… it’s Mickey Bubble.

    • zbd on 29th June 2010 at 9:47 pm permalink

      I have a confession… I have met Peter…. :(
      I have another confession I can not deal with Mickey Bubble….

  6. Nick on 29th June 2010 at 9:24 pm permalink

    “Isn’t it way past your bedtime girls?” Said father figurehead…

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    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 9:30 pm permalink

      Can’t I stay up just a little bit longer? Pleeeeease?
      :)

    • zbd on 29th June 2010 at 9:31 pm permalink

      ..I need tucking in! ;)

  7. gary on 29th June 2010 at 9:39 pm permalink

    For Sparta

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  8. gary on 29th June 2010 at 9:41 pm permalink

    Formica

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  9. gary on 29th June 2010 at 9:42 pm permalink

    Formaldehyde

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  10. zbd on 29th June 2010 at 9:50 pm permalink

    Gary.. did any one tell you that that you look Just like Paul McCartney…the likeness is…. well frankly… amazing!
    S P O O K Y

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  11. Nick on 29th June 2010 at 10:30 pm permalink

    Gary, are you Paul McCartney?

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    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 10:33 pm permalink

      I’m Paul McCartney and so’s my wife.

    • zbd on 29th June 2010 at 10:41 pm permalink

      that must be confusing for you both Gary I mean Paul I mean….?

  12. gary on 29th June 2010 at 10:43 pm permalink

    I’ve been rumbled Nick. I only met up with you to see if I could steal a decent melody, as of late i have been struggling

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    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 10:49 pm permalink

      Syrup of figs Gary. My granny swore by it. Actually she swore quite a lot ;)

  13. Nick on 29th June 2010 at 10:47 pm permalink

    Is Paul buying people’s bodies now? I did suggest he start up a little bodysnatching company. I set one up last year and bought a few, ya know… He’s a great snatcher is our Paul, as we can see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz-GsnB2UvE

    And a good spinner of a yarn it seems too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A85ipUgy5B4

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    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 10:52 pm permalink

      Shocking!

      He does a mighty good irish accent.

    • zbd on 29th June 2010 at 10:52 pm permalink

      Theres a few bodies I wouldnt mind buying.. tho I have had mine of offer for the last few days to pay for the MOT… (on the car not me) and do you know what… there were no takers!!! maybe Im tooooo scary???
      Or just simple losing my touch!?

    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 10:55 pm permalink

      That’s not true – I offered £20 for your ankles remember ?

    • Nick on 29th June 2010 at 10:57 pm permalink

      His Irish accent is a Corker!

    • Helen on 29th June 2010 at 10:58 pm permalink

      Boom Boom Mr Nicholas! :D

  14. Nick on 29th June 2010 at 10:59 pm permalink

    I bought all the happy bodies from the happiest parts of the limbs of Great Britain and drove them all to heaven for tea and flapjacks and reflexology… Lovely heavenly bodies :-)

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    • zbd on 29th June 2010 at 11:01 pm permalink

      got any photos?
      :)

  15. Nick on 29th June 2010 at 11:03 pm permalink

    Alas, they all went to the light…

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    • zbd on 29th June 2010 at 11:05 pm permalink

      well thats ok then.. Im happy.. the light is the place to go to when your done with partying..

  16. gary on 29th June 2010 at 11:09 pm permalink

    Lots of bodies

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDBkySeyiDo

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  17. Helen on 29th June 2010 at 11:12 pm permalink

    I’m bored with Paul McCartney now. I’m sorry if I offend. :(

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  18. gary on 29th June 2010 at 11:12 pm permalink

    Goodnight………………………………………………………Tonight

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRCgueckAXE

    fantastic bass line

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  19. Nick on 30th June 2010 at 10:07 am permalink

    Strange summer days indeed fade away to the sound of something sweet. The next day’s birdsong!

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  20. Nick on 30th June 2010 at 4:25 pm permalink

    It’s also a coot chick from last summer :-D

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  21. Ellie on 1st July 2010 at 9:11 am permalink

    Lovely words & positve message as always. Right on!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzPA-FrVu3I

    Reply

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