May the Second 1933

Gold cherry

By luigi_pagano

Tue, 05 May 2026
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11 comments
 

It wasn't grandmother Bessie
who in 1933 sighted the monster
known by the nickname Nessie.

On the contrary, I heard they say
that it was a Mrs. Aldie Mackay,
as printed in the Courier in May.

She was the hotel manageress
who, with hubby, on a fine  day,
was driving towards Inverness.

Glancing across the calm and still
waters of the nearby Loch Ness,
they experienced a sudden thrill.

John, the husband of Aldie Mackay,
heard his dear wife's excited cry
but he didn't know the reason why.

He was told she'd seen a creature
that resembled a whale-like fish
with a deepwater reptile's feature.

This is the story they'd later tell
to the Inverness Courier's reporter
and water bailiff Alex Campbell.

Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by memphis on

I enjoy your great storytelling. Luigi Pagano is a renowned warrior and poet.

Alex Alexander

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

And I enjoy sharing my efforts with my ABC colleagues, Alex Alexander. Thanks for your appreciation.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Makis on

I walked my dog by the side of Loch Ness for some years Luigi, when I lived in Dores, and never once saw Nessie. What I did see though, was a thriving industry making a living out of her! A guy called Steve lived in a converted van parked on the shore and made models which he sold to mini bus loads of American tourists arriving every day. His favourite expression was God bless America!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It shows the initiative of a good entrepreneur, Makis. There must be similar businessmen selling Eiffel Tower models in Paris and Italian counterparts flogging reproductions of the leaning tower of Pisa. Still, I am sure that not all buyers are American. laugh

Cheers, Luigi.

 

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

Great IP response Luigi - thank you! I had no idea it's been going for so long

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Good legends are enduring, Claudine.

Best wishes and thanks, Luigi

 

Submitted by drew_gummerson on

Enjoyed this and it made me look up the story of Aldie MacKay and it is just as you say. I cycled from Inverness to Loch Ness last year and what a beautiful place. 
 

Congratulations. It's our not so rarely sighted Pick of the Day. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks, Drew. Unlike Nessie, this has come to the surface for all to see. 

The POD is greatly welcomed.

Best, Luigi

 

 

Submitted by Starfish Girl on

Wouldn't you just love there to be a creature hidden in the depths. Enjoyed this.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I think we have to look harder. Thanks for reading and commenting, Staefish Girl.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I think we have to look harder. Thanks for reading and commenting, Staefish Girl.

Luigi x