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Larry C

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0 posted 2002-04-29 02:14 PM

Balladeerwho…(not a yodel)
By Larry Chadwick

Did anyone else notice,
How Balladeer aged…overnight?
It seemed rather odd,
He must have had a fright!

The photographic evidence,
Was there for all to see.
One day he looked quite young,
And then he looked old to me.

Under normal circumstances,
I wouldn’t say a thing.
But he looks so much better,
Now like some curmudgeonling.

Impossible you want to say,
Oh lighten up I reply.
It isn’t even a word,
But he’s changed you can’t deny.

So once again like wine,
If you don’t have too much.
Balladeer has aged quite well,
But I’ll bet he needs a crutch.

April 29, 2002

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

[This message has been edited by Larry C (04-29-2002 10:32 PM).]

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

1 posted 2002-04-29 02:39 PM

Excuse me while I duck to cover

Larry C

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2 posted 2002-04-29 02:43 PM

Interloper,
There you are! Sure takes a lot to bring you out. You can run but don't you dare hide...LMBO

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

Marsha

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3 posted 2002-04-29 02:57 PM

Larry darling boy this is utterly utterly wonderful. But oh my you’d better duck and say it came out wrong. Actually you’re right he looks smiles better, I love the new piccy, it makes him look much more human. That’s not age you know its character.

Absolutely fabulous writing darling boy I love it.

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

suthern

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4 posted 2002-04-29 04:34 PM

I love the latest picture
Of our charming Balladeer!!!
And you say he needs a crutch??
Yip-peeeeeee!!! I'll volunteer!
Perhaps some of his talent
Will ooze out in his sweat...
For the chance to write such verse -
What better job could I get?
But even if that flawless rhyme
Isn't something he can share,
It would be my pleasure
To help him, cause I care.
Fair weather friends are many -
Trouble shows up and they're gone...
But Deer, I've got a shoulder
You're welcome to lean on!
Now granted, I'm no young chick
We might wobble and fall -
But I make a good cushion....
You might not mind at all. *EG*

Fer shame, fer shame, Larry.... you can't just steal Long John's peg leg that way! LOL I enjoyed this very much. *S*

Larry C

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5 posted 2002-04-29 04:39 PM

Mushy,
That's why he improved with age...he has so much character! Thanks dear. Not you 'deer.

suthern,
You know some people are sneaky about what they want. You just put it right out there! Awesome. But I'm guessin' he's still in great shape. Now we just have to see what condition his condition is in...

Thanks for the fun response.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

[This message has been edited by Larry C (04-29-2002 04:41 PM).]

paladin

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6 posted 2002-04-29 04:43 PM

Ah.But I say he has aged like a fine wine.Meant to be savored sip by sip.I lift a glass to a fine poet.Cheers!

paladin

suthern

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7 posted 2002-04-29 04:53 PM

Larry: ROFL... Deer's watched my Toerag Worship Services FAR too long to expect subtlety from me! LOL

Larry C

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8 posted 2002-04-29 05:02 PM

Paladin,
I have a feeling there will be a price for being a "tea totaller"! But none could argue your words dear sir...

suthern,
Then he'll not be soon disappointed! Nor am I...thanks for participating in the fun.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

bsquirrel

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9 posted 2002-04-29 05:20 PM

Heh heh.

Greeneyes

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10 posted 2002-04-29 07:41 PM

I have a feeling the game is about to begin...

Neat write...

Lauren~

~Sinking fast into
an ocean of you,
what if I told you,
what if I said
that I love you
do we dare cross
that line between your
heart and mine~

Honeybee
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11 posted 2002-04-29 07:48 PM

Tee hee! Let the SPAM wars begin!

Umm, in this case, consider me 'Switzerland'

Balladeer is a very fine wine indeed!- a cutie pattootie at that!

And Mr. Sagitarrius is one sassy lil

hehe but, I luv it!

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Larry C

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12 posted 2002-04-29 07:49 PM

bsquirrel,
heh heh

Lauren,
Actually...I think it already began.

LOOKOUT!!!

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

[This message has been edited by Larry C (04-29-2002 07:50 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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13 posted 2002-04-29 09:09 PM

(giggles in delight) Oh Larry, yep yep yep, looks like the games have begun indeed, get ready to round up that home plate! (big hugggssssss) This is wonderful, sweet friend, you are such a delight to us all, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Balladeer

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14 posted 2002-04-29 09:53 PM

Hi there, Larry! I'd love to talk but I'm a little busy right now composing your demise...

Get back to ya soon

(While you're waiting, perhaps you could learn how to spell yodel

)

[This message has been edited by Balladeer (04-29-2002 09:54 PM).]

Larry C

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15 posted 2002-04-29 10:29 PM

Missy,
You snuck up on me. Hope you enjoy the game half as much as me.

Noah,
Thanks...though you know the outcome is fixed.

'Deer,
Too dang funny. Spell check failed me again! (I hate that.)

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

[This message has been edited by Larry C (04-29-2002 10:38 PM).]

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16 posted 2002-04-29 10:34 PM

Oh, and Suthern girl...you can be my crutch any time! Decrepit or not, I can still raise a little cane!!

Duncan
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17 posted 2002-04-29 11:54 PM

Speaking of pics, Larry...you must be dumber than you look! LMAO Just kidding, Lar.
(I'd sit in the front row but I don't wanna get hit by the words that are gonna be flying soon.)

Larry C

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18 posted 2002-04-30 12:05 PM

Duncan,
It was time to liven up the party! My brothers were both bigger than me...I have no fear! Oooooooooooh...quick...
DUCK! Just kidding.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

BluesSerenade
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19 posted 2002-04-30 01:23 AM

Watch out now, me thinks you're about to get yours.

Larry C

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20 posted 2002-04-30 01:26 AM

Lori,
Yup...he sent me to my room to wait!

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

Larry C

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21 posted 2002-04-30 01:36 AM

'Deer,
I'd say I'm overcome with grief,
And wanna take it back!
But then on top of being fun,
My plan would be off track.

And further more SIR Balladeer,
We only hurt the ones we love.
You do know that I'm drugged,
And fighting with one glove.

But that's okay I'll take the shot,
More fun I can't recall.
Oh yeah, that's right, I'm drugged,
I'm the luckiest of us all.

So when the dust has settled,
And the joust is finally done.
I'll say I was convalescing,
When Balladeer had his fun.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

Duncan
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22 posted 2002-04-30 01:49 AM

Oh yeah, that's right, I'm drugged,
I'm the luckiest of us all.

You better be sharing!

Mysteria

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23 posted 2002-04-30 01:57 AM

Oh boy! Never did I think I would be sticking up for the Balladeer, but here I go...actually he is not at all old looking Larry, maybe you need to check out getting glasses

and, he can hustle up a hill pretty darn good too. I think his new picture is way better than the last one as he does have a wonderfully catchy smile. Oh and by the way...do you know of any old timers that can recite LONG poems by heart from memory? YUP, he can! Look out, he's gonna get ya!

Imagination is more important that knowledge
~* Einstein *~

Larry C

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24 posted 2002-04-30 02:22 AM

Duncan,
I think sharing is illegal! I have enough to get me throught tomorrow unless the doc give me a refill... Thanks for the fun.

Sharon,
I think he has the most handsome face on our sight as men go. However, he is also the best poet among men here. But you can't be coddlein' the older folks. They're tough folk. They're used to life being a little hard. And they're anxious to teach young bucks like me a thing a two. So what a perfect service to offer the 'Deer at no charge. He is smilin' by now right?

It is an opportunity for instruction one generation to another and we all know the score is set to come out in his favor. That is the beauty of it all.

So since I understand the ground rules so well I really wanna play...please can I play.

NO NOT SNOWBALLS!

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

[This message has been edited by Larry C (04-30-2002 02:24 AM).]

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25 posted 2002-04-30 09:51 AM

OH Balladeer

waiting for you to respond.....where are ya??? LOL just didnt want this to die...

~Sinking fast into
an ocean of you,
what if I told you,
what if I said
that I love you
do we dare cross
that line between your
heart and mine~

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (04-30-2002 09:52 AM).]

Larry C

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26 posted 2002-04-30 09:55 AM

'Deer,
See how much more attention you're getting and from such beautiful women...you never had it better.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

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27 posted 2002-04-30 10:35 AM

There was a young poet, not so very long ago
took to challenging the Balladeer, don't you know...
Now that young fellow, he's not quite been the same,
for you don't challenge the 'Deer at his very own game!

You do know how to Duck, Larry, yes?

Larry C

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28 posted 2002-04-30 10:40 AM

Karilea,
Are you kidding? I wouldn't miss this for anything. I'm the Energizer Bunny.

'Deer has just been waiting for the chance to ge somebody and like the deer in Dark Sides Cartoon with a target on his chest - "Bummer birthmark Hal!" That's me...

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

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29 posted 2002-04-30 10:51 AM

Thanks for bringing me out of the doldrums, Larry...been looking to lock horns with somebuddy!

Hey, you know the difference between beer nuts and deer nuts?

Beer nuts are $2.98 a pound and deer nuts are under a buck!

That joke is very deer to me

Larry C

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30 posted 2002-04-30 10:54 AM

'Deer,
You know how to keep a convalescing man entertained deer friend. Just can't stop smiling. And btw, my wife said, right after her C-zure that you get an A+ in her book. LMBO still.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

Pilgrimage
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31 posted 2002-04-30 12:53 PM

Ohh, I liked this one. I'll hide and watch.

Nan

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32 posted 2002-04-30 12:58 PM

oh. i was gonna help ya Larry (Bal picks a good fight and i figured you might need it) until you said HE was teh most handsome male on Passions.... tch-tch-tch.

Too late!

ROFL - I love watching people attack him, because he always comes back pretending like he doesn't deserve it!

Very funny!

Christopher (the most handsome male at passions)

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33 posted 2002-04-30 01:10 PM

Oh you two are the funniest characters.
Thanks for the laugh.
Sandra

Larry C

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34 posted 2002-04-30 01:12 PM

Nan,
It'll probably be safer that way! Thanks.

Christopher,
Sorry dear boy...if age is what improves the looks. Then, my vote is with the 'Deer. But I love your spirit. Thanks.

Sandra,
And in such fine company! Thanks.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

[This message has been edited by Larry C (04-30-2002 01:14 PM).]

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35 posted 2002-04-30 02:39 PM

Gee, Chris...PRETEND I don't deserve it? I'm a pussycat and it is only my kind, generous nature that allows me to be subjected to such unwarranted attacks!

As far as the handsome bit goes, there's a rule of thumb one can always go by...

Handsome men allow others to say it for them
Wannabes try to proclaim it themselves :

Christopher

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36 posted 2002-04-30 02:44 PM

hahaha! touche Michael!

Larry C

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37 posted 2002-04-30 03:20 PM

Boys...boys,
Well, okay feel free to go at it.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

Dr.Moose1
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38 posted 2002-04-30 07:21 PM

Larry C,
Thanks for your recent replys. I will admit I got a chuckle out of this ( it's always good to see someone attempt to rattle old "Deers'" cage.) Beware though, the repercussions of toying with "Big Game" often have undesirable side effects.
Regards,
Doc

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39 posted 2002-05-01 02:39 AM

Simply fabulous ... Hahahah!

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40 posted 2002-05-01 03:21 AM

ahh poor larry, a lesson for this you will learn that i know all too well

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41 posted 2002-05-01 03:49 AM

ya'll are too much! thanks for the laughter tonight

Larry C

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42 posted 2002-05-01 10:29 AM

Doc,
Thanks and it was fun to see you get into the frey. A few bruises from a joust are just part of the price to play. LOL

Janette,
Hey...thanks. Glad you enjoyed. ;>

Kevin,
Since you were sluffin' off and I'm home 24-7 for a week...it seemed like the right thing to do. Turns out I was right! LOL

Thanks.

Dixie,
Anything for a little fun. Glad you enjoyed the joust.

Thanks.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

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