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Angelo and the Van
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Angelo and the Van |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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Bones kid Angelo works the Pizza Hut down the street. One of the chicks working there owns an old converted bread truck that’s been converted into a van. It’s outfitted with sleeping facilities. The Pizza Hut kids had loads of fun with that van. The kids did everything from overnight sleepovers down at Penn Treaty Park, to trips up to Willow Grove Amusement Park. Bones would have loved to come along, but of course he couldn’t, he was just too old. Bobby |
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viking_metal Senior Member
since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337In a Jeep, Minnesota. |
Everybody deserves those sort of memories. Bones should round up some older friends to do the same. I'll come along. -P Everyone deserves to be loved, even you. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Bones needs to get out of the city, He should hitch-hike out to Colorado and go mountain climbing. Tracey. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Paul, For the good wishes for Bones. Bones already has those kinds of memories. Penn Treaty Park is just down the street, and around the corner. Bobby/Bones |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Tracey, Bones has been out west, it was fun. He loves the city of Philadelphia, and would never leave it. Bobby |
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Bloodline Member
since 2009-05-23
Posts 236Oklahoma |
Such poignant capture of young life, and yes the memories, Bloodline |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Bloodline, The hood is an old, dark, and dirty place, however our kids are sweet, and kind. Love Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks James, I'm glad you liked the poem. Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Mentally, he was too old, Bobby? Good poem - this is up there among the best of the Bones poems. xoxoxo Alison |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Alison, Bones was too old physically, and mentally. Angelo would feel a little uncomfortable with his old man tagging along in the van. Angelo was quite a "hound" then. Now he's married, and quite settled down with his lovely wife. Love Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
another fine 'slice-of-real-(Philly)life' impressionism! MUCH applause (from the PA 'endless' backwoods)!! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Bones was wise to realize that he was too old, Bobby. Ida |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
quote: I think I just picked up on something that I have missed up to now. You are Bones? Or Bones is based on your experiences? Hugs to you, A |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Bruce, I'm pleased that the little poem worked for you. Thanks for the kind applause. It's great to hear from the backwoods. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Ida, You have it right. Those kids were just way to wild for old Bones. Bones is the Patriarch around here. Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Alison, You've nailed it right. Thanks for the kind hugs. Hugs right back at youse. Love Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Well, dang, no wonder I have liked that Bones so much. A |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Alison, For your kindness to Bones. Love Bobby |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
I'm a little late, I haven't logged into the forum for a couple of weeks. But I like your thoughts, I too look at the younger kids and remember what I use to do and wanted to do. I was born in Utah, lived most of my life there and yet never learned to ski. Right in the heart of the best powder snow in the world. oh! we did not have the oppertunity that the kids have now eather. Love 'un stuff Billie C. |
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Joe Houck Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 324california |
i like this. i feel for Bones. i'm 27 but i still feel like playing with some good ol' GI-JOE'S at times...these movie remakes of the Joe's and Transformers aren't making it any easier either...*sigh* Joe |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Billie, All of Bones kids seem to work hard for what they get. Bones has been fortunate that way. They all left the nest rather early. Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Joe, I'm sure that there is nothing wrong with playing with GI-JOE'S, and stuff. That sounds like fun. Bobby |
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