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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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In lieu of photographic snapshots I gathered memories as snippets of Life, travelers anecdotes, words, from the young and the old from the timid and bold, stories of Life as told on Greyhound bus lines, through towns with old mines and sometimes, little minds. Not all the tales bear repeating. Some memories are better if fleeting. But from the cabs to the planes, from busses, ferries and trains, I rode them all, and I had a ball! And I never slept a wink, not at all! If ever you are bored with Life and your Life is lacking inspirational strife, hop on a Greyhound and hold on tight, for the stories you'll hear are often scary, my dear! But have no fear for the next stop is always near, and you can hop off anywhere and run for cover from Life, teeming Life. Or you can hold on tight, swallow your middle class fright, then start up a conversation with a perfect (or not so perfect) stranger. I dare you! But know when to stop or before the next depot your ears might get hot! In Montana a young man related this tale he said he had heard last night while in jail: Burly man says to wife: I wear the pants in this family! (Man in oversized overalls drops his drawers, to make a point) Timid petite wife: Oh my, those pants are way too big for me! I could never wear those! Man, smiling: Yep, that's right, and that's why I wear the pants in the family! (Wife smiles as she drops her petite drawers on the floor.) Man: why, those drawers are way too small! I'd never get into those! Wife, (smiling even more now): Exactly. And that's the way it'll stay until you have a change of attitude! So, like I said before, if ever you get bored and have nothing to post at the board, hop on a Greyhound! But don't fall asleep, for there are stories to listen to, and some you'll want to keep. But this may not be one of them. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Yes indeed, just wait and try the RTD Light-Rail in Denver sometime or go to a coffee-shop on the 16th Street Mall, it is amzzing hearing what others have to say and that can be a cure to writers block anytime or just to grab some extra inspiration! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, Why not keep it?  So you had an interesting trip, eh? Tell me more...please! Welcome BACK! If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Not all the tales bear repeating. Some memories are better if fleeting. But from the cabs to the planes, from busses, ferries and trains, I rode them all, and I had a ball! And I never slept a wink, not at all! Kacy...This is why I missed ya! You always make me smile. I rode a bus, couple times to see a girl and I wrote to her while I looked out the window and dreamed. Wasn't a bad way to spend a few hours. But I didn't talk to anyone!!! Guess I missed a few good stories, huh? |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Noah, yes, the Mall scene can fill your notebook with treasures. The lite rail and RTD are....interesting. Larry, thanks! Some of the things I saw and heard made my camel's hair curl. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Duncan, maybe it's time for you to ride the rails again? It might cure you of your pubtransphobia. It's another world out on the highways and byways when you travel "public." |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, I forgot to mention that I got a failure notice (actually two) when trying to respond to your email. Nancy and I have some Greyhound stories. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
When I have time I want to ride the rails...riding the trains in Europe is a blast...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry, hope you were using the new email address. Let's hear a GL story or two. Does Nancy write? James, I agree, the trains in Europe are fun! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, I used the address listed here on PiP's and used your email in the reply mode three times and they all failed to deliver. Said your box was full!  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MidniteSun~ Totally delightful~  Like they said in Vaudeville ... 'Leave 'em laughing' .... And you did !!! With a chuckle from you ... I exit~ Night-night~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Its so good to see you back here again, Kacy... I bet you have lots of good poems written about your trip to Colorado from Alaska... I especially loved the part about the burly man and his wife....smart woman...she! Thanks for sharing it with us.  ~ big loud chipmunk laughing hugsLyra |
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Gabriel Frost Member
since 2002-08-15
Posts 216Between midnight thoughts |
I like it.Very interesting and funny. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Marge, thanks for letting me know you got a chuckle from this one.  Lyra, I thought it was funny too. Everyone on the bus was laughing except for one man, who may well have been the original subject of the story. Gabriel, thanks, and it's nice to meet you! Larry, my ISP informed me they will be revamping and installing a new server this weekend, so Sunday eve 'till Monday early morn there will not be any servings served up...  time for a new poem, serverless servers? |
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