Pegman is MIA

Posted on March 14, 2018 by J Hardy Carroll

Even Pegman takes a vacation. He is resting deep beneath the ground where no light can penetrate, let alone wifi. He shall return next week.

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Treasure Cay, Bahamas

Posted on March 10, 2018 by K. Rawson

Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas © Google Maps

As I write this, the wind and rain are doing a striking impression of a car wash outside my window, a half a million people on the East coast are still without power (due to a bomb cyclone), and many areas of the UK have seen unprecedented snowfall. So, with many schools on Spring Break, let’s take a wee vacation.

This week Pegman takes us to Abaco, Bahamas. You won’t find much in the way of streetview out in this neck of the Bahamas. Mainly because you won’t find much in the way of streets. You can use the photo provided, or dangle Pegman over the map to find your own slice of paradise.

Your mission is to write 150 words inspired by what you find. Will you treat us to comedy? Tragedy? Sci Fi Slipstream Historical Fiction? Your only limit is your imagination. And of course the previously mentioned 150 words. Once you’ve polished your story-poem-essay, share it with other Pegman contributors using the link up below.

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Clinton Road, West Milford, New Jersey

Posted on March 3, 2018 by K. Rawson

Clinton Road, West Milford, New Jersey © Google Maps

There is a road some fifty-three miles NNE of New York City with a strange reputation. This week, Pegman has stranded you there.

Volumes have been written about Clinton Road in West Milford, NJ, but you only need to write 150 words. The only limit is your imagination.

Feel free to capture your own streetview. If you’re not up to a weird tale, feel free to wander anywhere within the state of New Jersey for your story.

Once your 150 words are polished, you can share with other contributors using the Linkup below. Reading and commenting on others’ work is part of the fun!

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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Posted on February 24, 2018 by K. Rawson

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic © Google Maps

This week Pegman is back in Europe, visiting the Czech Republic for the first time. You’re invited to stroll the city of Karlovy Vary and choose your own view. Take your inspiration and write no more 150 words. Once your poem, story, or essay is polished, share it with others at the link up below:

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Reading and commenting on others’ work is part of the fun! Enjoy your stay.

This week’s destination has been on my real life bucket list ever since watching The Grand Budapest Hotel. Plus, visiting will give me a chance to dig into my Czech roots. Currently accepting donations for on-site research 😉

Karen

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Palisade Rim/Ute Petroglyph Trail, Colorado

Posted on February 17, 2018 by K. Rawson

Palisade Rim/Ute Petroglyph Trail, Colorado © Google Maps

I hope you brought your hiking boots, because this week Pegman is taking us off-road to the Ute Petroglyph Trail, Colorado.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to write 150 words inspired by the location. Feel free to wander about the site and capture your own view. Once you’ve written and polished your story, poem, or essay, share it with others using the Linkup below. Reading and commenting on others’ work is part of the fun.

Have fun and beware the rattlers and prickly pear!

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Terni, Italy

Posted on February 10, 2018 by K. Rawson

Terni, Umbria, Italy Google Maps

All right all you lovers, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this week Pegman takes us to Terni, Italy, the birthplace of St. Valentine.

Your mission is to write, revise, and polish 150 words inspired by the location. Feel free to use the image provided, or tour the area yourself using Google Maps and find your own view.

When you’re finished, share your story at the link up below. As a consideration to others, please limit your piece to 150 words.

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Northern Coast, Norway

Posted on February 3, 2018 by K. Rawson

Northern Coast, Finland © Google Maps

This week, Pegman takes us north again, this time to the Northern Coast of Finland Norway. Your mission is to write 150 words–be it poetry or prose–about the location. Feel free to use the photo I snagged, or take a tour and chose your own view of Finland or Norway. (edited)

UPDATE: I screwed up in all my plopping around on the map wound up in Norway instead of Finland as I intended. Thanks to Sartenada for letting me know. Anyway, so this week is a bit of a freebie–you are free to chose locations in Norway or Finland. My apologies for mixing this up. Next week I plan to work on my map reading skills!

Once your story is polished, share it with other Pegman contributors at the linkup below. Reading and commenting on others’ stories is part of the fun. Thanks for stopping by!

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Bristol, United Kingdom

Posted on January 27, 2018 by K. Rawson

Bristol International Balloon Festival, United Kingdom © Gilbert Fanchini Google Maps

This week Pegman visits Bristol in the southwest of England.   This week’s location was suggested by the talented and inspiring Kelvin M. Knight, blogger and flash fiction ninja. If you haven’t already, wander over and check out his blog.

Your mission is to write a 150-word story, poem, or essay inspired by this week’s location. You’ll find both photo spheres and streetview to inspire you. Once your piece is polished, please share it with other Pegman contributors using the link up below.

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Click here if you have a location to suggest to Pegman. Looking forward to everyone’s stories!

Karen

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Pico Duarte, Dominican Republic

Posted on January 20, 2018 by K. Rawson

Pico Duarte, Haiti © David Pineda, Google Maps

This week Pegman takes us to Haiti’s neighbor, the Dominican Republic, in the central Caribbean. Feel free to use the crazy capture I posted, or find your own photo sphere anywhere within the country’s borders.

Your assignment is to produce 150 words (or less) inspired by this week’s location. Will it be fiction? Essay? Poetry? The only limit is your imagination. After you’ve polished your piece, you can share it with other participants at the link up:

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Reading and commenting on others’ stories is part of the fun!

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What Pegman Saw: Fiji

Posted on January 13, 2018 by K. Rawson

Paradise Tavenuni Resort © Kathy Barrett, Google Maps

After two weeks in the arctic, and then a visit to a war torn nation, I figured we all deserved a vacation. Hope you packed your swimsuit and sunscreen! After a few weeks of brutal cold here in the Midwest, I’m more than ready to head to Fiji for real–but Pegman is going to have to make do.

Your mission is to write a 150-word (or less) story, poem, or essay inspired by the location. You can use the photo provided, or you can browse the photospheres and find your own view.

Share your work using the Inlinkz button below. Reading and commenting on others’ stories is part of the fun!


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