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Robert E. Jordan
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0 posted 2009-11-06 07:11 PM


The aged Bones sits around,
remembering the old days,
and how hungry he would get.  

He remembers
pulling his first trick,
and the money
he got for doing it,
and how much it hurt.  

Then he had money
to buy some food,
and he liked that a lot.  

It’s surprising the habits
you can grow into
while coming along.

Bobby

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Alison
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1 posted 2009-11-06 08:04 PM


Bobby,

I have missed you lots.  Are you better and does this mean that we will be seeing more of you again?

I miss Bones, but I miss you more.

Love,
Alison

Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2009-11-06 08:36 PM


Thanks dear Alison,

Bones and I are pretty much over our bout with hyponatremia.  We are eating salt like good boys.  I don't know what happened, we both have always liked a lot of sodium chloride.  I'm thinking of installing a salt lick in the dining room.

Love Bobby

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3 posted 2009-11-07 05:38 PM


Almost sounds like prostitution.
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4 posted 2009-11-08 02:11 AM


I am just glad that you are both back.  Missing on you and Bones.

A

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5 posted 2009-11-08 12:09 PM


enjoyed
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6 posted 2009-11-08 01:44 PM


hello Bobby, enjoyed your words.

yann

Robert E. Jordan
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7 posted 2009-11-08 05:48 PM


Thanks SlowlyFallAway,

You hit the nail on the head.  That's exactly what it was.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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8 posted 2009-11-08 05:50 PM


Thanks dear Alison,

We missed seeing you too, and we are glad to be back.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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9 posted 2009-11-08 05:51 PM


Thanks dear Vandana,

I'm pleased you enjoyed the poem.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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10 posted 2009-11-08 05:52 PM


Thanks Yann,

For your kind words on the porm.

Bobby

GBride
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11 posted 2009-11-09 07:20 AM


yes, and now I am in the habit of checking in and seeing how old Bones is doing.
Sex is money, in any culture, in any historical age, some people want money, some want sex.
Sometimes it is for cash in hand, sometimes it is for preferential treatment.
It has always been this way, it is that way now, and it will always be this way.
Keep writing Bobby, we need storys.

Robert E. Jordan
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12 posted 2009-11-09 03:26 PM


Thanks GBride,

I'm pleased that the poem worked that way for you.

Bobby

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13 posted 2009-11-11 08:09 PM



Good one Bobby but you didn't tell us what sort of trick that he pulled. We all might

be able to make some money if we knew what it was. Take care and look after Bones.

Lindsay

Bill Charles
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14 posted 2009-11-11 11:39 PM


Bobby - nice to see you again, didn't know you were ill. Wish you the best...

BC

Robert E. Jordan
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15 posted 2009-11-12 09:36 PM


Thanks Lindsay,

Turning a trick is an act of prostitution.  It involves letting another person use your body for money.  It is very painful, and you wouldn't want to go there, unless you had to.

I always look after Bones.

Bobby


Robert E. Jordan
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16 posted 2009-11-12 09:38 PM


Thanks Bill,

For the good wishes.  I was down with hyponatheria, a lack of sodium in my blood stream.  I'm better now, and eating lots of salt.

Bobby

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17 posted 2009-11-21 03:46 PM


Eating is definitely a habit it's hard to break... I hope Bones never knows hunger again... for food OR caring! *S*

I'm glad you're feeling better, Bobby!!

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18 posted 2009-11-22 12:44 PM


They say:' The boy is the father of the man.'
I reckon young Bones had a lot to teach the man.
Love ya , Bobby.

Robert E. Jordan
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19 posted 2009-11-22 08:49 PM


Thanks dear Suthern,

Bones got lucky in later life, and he no longer suffers that way.

Thanks for your kindness, I'm pleased to be feeling better too.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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20 posted 2009-11-22 08:52 PM


Thanks dear Osprey,

Yes, the boy did teach the older Bones a great deal.  Actully, almost everything worthwhile that old Bones knows.

Bobby

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