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Balladeer
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0 posted 2003-02-27 09:48 PM



Toe didn't have a normal childhood - not like you and me.
His folks built him a doghouse and called it his nursery.
It all worked out quite well but there was only one small hitch..
When Toe was near they dog they couldn't quite tell which was which!




Toerag was raised on Kennel Ration plus some Puppy Chow.
He licked the bowl clean every night but please don't ask me how.
The poor dog turned to skin and bones as Toerag got quite fat..
In order to survive the poor dog had to eat the cat!!!




But Toerag had a cunning brain. His instincts were quite good.
He knew somewhere there had to be some real "people" food.
He found the fridge, crawled in and then ate everything in sight
And never touched dog food again, to Bowser's great delight!




When it came time to bathe him, he was just too hard to scrub.
He always left a greasy ring around the bathroom tub.
His folks then came up with a plan to get rid of his grime
And wash the pots and pans and dishes, too, at the same time.




He had a knack for painting at a very early age.
He couldn't stay within the lines or even on the page
But he could paint his sister with a real master's touch
(Although she said, in later years, she didn't like it much!)




So that's a small idea of how Toerag started out.
It's clear to see why he is what he is, without a doubt.
So pat him on the head and tell him "Good boy!" when you can
Let's all pretend that Toe grew up to be a real man!

© Copyright 2003 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-02-27 10:14 PM


LMAO I needed a laugh. OMG!!!!!!!! This is too hilarious. I love it.

Cold hands means a warm heart

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2 posted 2003-02-27 10:18 PM


This is just too much!!


scorpio
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3 posted 2003-02-27 10:19 PM


Way to funny, Balladeer...I was laughing out loud at the verses and the pictures...great!!

believe in what your heart feels...

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4 posted 2003-02-27 10:25 PM


A smile and a half...just what I needed tonight.
Thanks B

M

and yes I will always give you support even though I couldn't help you in FLA...but you know you guys did take away my sleeping quarters...you probably should have tried the closet. It was peaceful and quite comfortable *s

GG
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5 posted 2003-02-27 10:30 PM


roflol ..I can picture it all! ..or is that 'cause you poste pictures here... well whatever! This is great! *pats Toe on the head* good wittle boy!

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
     (blink, breathe, stand, fight)

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6 posted 2003-02-27 10:44 PM


...so that explains it! I think I'll give poor Toe some puppy love and feed him some of my angel food cake. Maybe that will put a smile on his puppy dog face...

This ballad near brought to tears, Dear Deer! The photos were such a wonderful addition to your story--sad tho' it may be...

Sending you, but especially Toewag, lots of fairy dust to make your dreams come true...

Earth Angel

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7 posted 2003-02-27 10:53 PM


Oh Balladeer, I am glad to see you here. I have missed your stories so much. This is so funny.
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8 posted 2003-02-27 10:55 PM


Well you've done it again! Went and made me laugh! I especially LOVE the pictures that acompany this peice!! Keep 'em coming!
Tammy

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9 posted 2003-02-27 10:59 PM


We have to wonder how long it took you to find just the right pictures and write the perfect verses for this. Whatever it takes, please don't stop. This is absolutely PRICELESS!!! LOL
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10 posted 2003-02-27 10:59 PM




        


              

                      

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11 posted 2003-02-27 11:31 PM




(giggles in dleight) Oh my gosh, this is hilarious, sweet friend, now would he really do such a thing, well, I have no evidence to counter it, LOL! (big hugggsssss) Adolescence would be Toerag's dark ages, there is no record of ehat happened......or is there? LOL! I love this, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Balladeer, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

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12 posted 2003-02-27 11:36 PM


'deer, 'deer, 'deer...You are unquestionably one of a kind. The question is "What kind?" lol
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13 posted 2003-02-28 12:24 PM


He he, love Gunslinger's comment Michael, and I know what kind - the dearest kind.  In a world of such unrest, there is you!  This was fun!

           
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
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14 posted 2003-02-28 04:10 AM


OMG! roflmao~
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15 posted 2003-02-28 07:12 AM


I really hated to respond to this awful piece of poetry cuz I knew it would bring it back up to the top....but, I'm always one to give credit when credit is due....so....Hey, you gotta admit, I was a cute kid, and my looks changed from week to week....didja notice in the pics?.....
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16 posted 2003-02-28 07:47 AM


Balladeer
Well Toe got what he wanted and you did it up brown, enjoyed.

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17 posted 2003-02-28 07:47 PM


Thank you all for responding and commiserating with poor old Toerag..here is a picture of what the poor old fellow turned into......so sad


Nan
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18 posted 2003-02-28 08:02 PM


...Hey... It's Old "Dogface" himself...

JamesMichael
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19 posted 2003-03-01 04:19 AM


Excellent...would make a nice childrens story book...James
GG
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20 posted 2003-03-01 06:19 AM


the craziest thing is.. even looking like this, he's still got a normal TOE!

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
     (blink, breathe, stand, fight)

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21 posted 2003-03-01 07:09 AM



You guys....
are too much!

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22 posted 2003-04-28 01:03 AM


I think he must have fleas!!!!
Very funny!!!! Thank You Deer for the laugh!!!
Bridgette

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