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A Little More Shoofly Junction
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A Little More Shoofly Junction |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now 
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“A LITTLE MORE SHOOFLY JUNCTION” by Bill Charles ~~~~ I’ve been away from that place Shoofly Junction for a while now, but remember many of those times there and some of the people I met like the guy that used to pick up coal all of the time, heck I can’t remember his name, must be a mature thing, hey, it’s not a getting older thing now, anyway he picked up coal all winter to keep his shack down by the river warm, kinda felt sorry for him in a way, heard he got hurt in one of them coal mine accidents like Dorsel did back some time ago and couldn’t work no more… Now there’s a real treat, Dorsel that is, I’m sure you all know by now that he’s my step dad, and always treated me OK, like when we used to go up the holler chasing down them beers, h’aaaa, I was chasing more than beers, but anyway, I remember those times coming home late sneaking in the windows so’s mom wouldn’t catch us, heck I will never forget that time she popped him over the head with that frying pan, but I’ve already written about that episode a little while ago, but heck that man was and still is one helluva guy no matter what anyone says, no one else took me in when I was down and out, I respect him for that, never asked me why or how, but was just always there when I needed a place, love that man I do… Why him and mom helped me buy my first car, a real hot rod Ford it was, whew, some of those good looking coal miner daughter’s spent some times in that hot rod, but I’m not going to give those secrets up, except I wonder what ever happened to Frankie, that good looking daughter of that coal miner that came looking for us one late night, whew, that was a close one for sure, and as I think about it whatever happened to Barbara, and her sister Patty I wonder… Anyway, Dorsel is getting up in age now, but I’ll never forget him for his help and wisdom, and all of those good times we had.For you Dorsel, thank you from me, and as I think about it, I need to get back there soon, to say hello to that special coal miner… And maybe find out where Frankie ever went to, hehehe…. ~~~~ |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
   (smiles) Hehehe, sounds like that Dorsel is one goodfella, so how about Barbara and all them other folks there, how they doing lately? (big hugggsssssss) You always take us to special places in your wonderful poetry, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bill, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill...You know I love your Shoofly stories..this one is no exception. Yep, I think you need to get on back there too...seems like a might fine place! Hugs! |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
This is wonderful write, Bill. I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hey, BC, you know they got a lot of good 'pickers and grinners' up in them thar hills!!!! Loved the easy smiles this brought to me.......~S~ Life is what you make it |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
and it brought smiles and pictures to me, too! It does sound like a warm time and place! Sadelite |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
I love your descriptive talents! Eric |
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