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Playing the Numbers |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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the illegal numbers racquet used to be played on the street check the personals ads in the paper next day see if you won the numbers racquet was run by the guys with bent noses for the most part big money in it just like there is today in those days if you played the numbers on credit and didn't pay busted kneecaps was sure to get your attention these days playing the numbers have gone legit sorta in the back of my mind I still see the bent noses crowd involved somehow I play the numbers twice a week powerball, lotto and pick 3 six buck a week tonight is the night they draw I have my numbers I know the odds not looking to become a millionaire still . . . each night each night they draw the numbers I get a little twinge in my chest and a gnawing feeling inside me saying, what if it would really happen it's there each time they draw I think this might be my night to win I think about who I will help when I win and who I won't help payback is a futhermucker I get a warm glow thinking about not having to worry about money anymore I go the quick pick route used to pick my own numbers doesn't matter chances are I'm not going to win anyway still . . . as time nears to draw the numbers I get a little twinge in my chest ©March 9, 2011 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~ After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles." ~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
 I considered it a cheap vacation. A lotto ticket, a six pack of beer, and one of those Real Estate freebie-catalogs... every Saturday. Even longer ago, I used to play the bookie cards--the trick was to watch the spreads. Thanks Jer. I've been going down a lot of avenues via Memory lane lately.  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I so know the feeling. For about 5 minutes, I come up with some very big dreams. Good one Jerry~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, serenity for being here. Blues, I'm laughing at your comment. ~ After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles." ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Nice "then" and "now" Jerry.It's cool seeing it through your eyes and words. Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Good morning, Lori, it is good seeing you here, and thank you. ~ After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles." ~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You expressed the feelings of anticipation very well here, dear Jerry. Something many can relate to I guess! Who has never hoped to change his life with a spectacular prize? Love, Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hi, Margherita, so good to see you here. I just play the numbers, not expecting to win, but also understanding that it is possible. At least I'm not like a neighbor of mine who is convinced the manipulate the number on purpose to keep you from winning. He says they cheat. I maintain is is just luck and no "system" can beat it. ~ After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles." ~ |
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