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Grandpa's Tales |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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My grandpa is an old man, but not as old as he used to be. He did not live with dinosaurs, or tigers the size of trees. He didn't miss them by too much according to the tales he told; and I took his tales for gospel 'cause to me his word was gold. He did not walk ten miles to school. He rode a giant raccoon. When they needed one more for baseball, he had this pet baboon. Said that ape could hit the ball so far the Yanks persuaded him to sign. Then he got so drunk with the Babe one night he had to serve hard time. (Chorus) Cowboys, Injuns and Magic Dragons at bedtime would give him a call. Lumberjacks, whales and tall tales; my grandpa knew them all. The Sultan of Egypsy was Ben Salami Ben. He telephoned my grandpa every Friday night at ten. Told grandpa he should tell me all about his magic rug. He said he'd take me for a ride if I gave grandpa a hug. He had three big ol' pyramids and a camel he called Joe; just like the camel on the pack of cigarettes grandpa smoked. He nibbled only palm trees, and he drank only pure sand. I guess that is the good life for an egypsy man. (Chorus) Cowboys, Injuns and Magic Dragons at bedtime would give him a call. Lumberjacks, whales and tall tales. My grandpa knew them all. I 'member the time that Superman called grandpa for advice. He wondered if he looked "sissy", out fightin' crime in tights. Grandpa pondered for a moment; he liked to stop and think. Then he told him not to bleach his cape or it would turn bright pink. Cowboys, Injuns and Magic Dragons at bedtime would give him a call. Lumberjacks, whales and tall tales. My grandpa knew them all. (Bridge) They lived in mystic places Pennsyltucky and Ohoho. or in big foreign cities like Amstertoodoggoneslow. (Chorus) Cowboys, Injuns and Magic Dragons at bedtime would give him a call. Lumberjacks, whales and tall tales. My grandpa knew them all. |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
ah this made me smile, my dad had some real good stories and was always so much fun to listen to  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Love it! Grandpa may have stretched the truth a wee bit, but left you with miles of inspirational ideas! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed reading this! ARCTIC WIND |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank ya Sea glad I got a smile out on the page here. I appreciate the read and the visit. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yes, Kacy he did leave me with tons of inspirational material. Thanks for the read and comments. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
AW Glad you enjoyed. C'mon back anytime. Eric |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I see your ability to weave a fine tale comes naturally! *S* This is pure delight, my friend... much enjoyed! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your Grandpa's quite a character. ~ a kaleidscope of fun! With his menagerie of comrades, ~ That's how the West was won! He rode a magic carpet, He rode a camel too. He rode upon a racoon's back ~ And all of this is "True". Eric, it would appear that the nut didn't fall far from the family tree!  Loves 'n Laughs, Linda Lou  |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thank you Ethome this is a very vivid and entertaining write...Very enjoyable to read about your father... best wishes yann |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Eric, Your Grandfather sounds like a fun person. It's very nice you had a storyteller for a Grandfather. Bobby |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Eric...I see now where you got your story-telling nature. There is much love within this fun family song. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
ethome - you sure do write some great songs. This one is no execption, very nicely done... BC |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hi Ruth Thanks for the read and the comment. Yep, I guess he handed down some of that to me but I think he was the master of it all.....LOL! Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Dear Linda I love ya even when you call me a nut.....He he jus kiddin. Thanks for the cute verses and the kind thoughts. Take care Eric |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh, I enjoyed this Eric! I had a Grampa with VERY similar qualities, lol. What a wonderful world of fantasy to grow up in. Blessed indeed with imagination. I think your Grampa handed it down beautifully! Very much enjoyed this!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Yann. I'm glad you found this entertaining. I appreciate the visit and the comments. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Bobby Yep, he sure was a fun person. Great entertainment makes one appreciate the work of others who create in a similiar vein. Thanks for the visit and comments, much appreciated. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Martie Always a pleasure to read your words. Yes, he was a great influence but I'm afraid I don't have the abilities he had. However, the love is definitely there. Thanks for the kind words. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Bill I try to write them as good as I can. I appreciate that comment as it's one of my favorite hobbies. Thanks for the read and the visit. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Kit McCallum!! Where in world have you been? It's so nice to read your words after such a long time. You know what I mean if you had a grandfather the same way. Surely do appreciate your words after such a long lost time. I remember so many of your absolutely delightful writes.....They were great! Eric |
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Marc-Andre Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501 |
Eric, this is one of the most entertaining pieces I have read lately. I was thoroughly captured in its flow from the first line, the rhymes are not only good but actually fun too, rich in images and humour. I'll go fetch my coffee and come back for a second read. Among good pieces, this one, at least for me, stands out as your best. Keep'em coming! Mark |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Mark I thank you for all those kind thoughts and I always appreciate your visits. Eric |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Eric, What a keeper! I would love to hear the song. Oh how lucky you were to have had a Grandpa like yours. He's the Grandpa I used to long to have when I was little. Thank you so much for this smilin', happy poem/song. Alison |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Alison I'm so glad you enjoyed this. It truly is a gift to have a granfather like that and I loved all the stories. Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Totally awesome, dear Eric! Yes, I too believe he has inspired you to become a songwriter and Poet! What a precious gift for a child such a Grandpa! Love, Margherita |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
this 'write' was grand fun!! MUCH (long-sustained) applause for this fine 'penning' !! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I would love to hear this as a song - is it online somewhere Eric? I printed it for the little boy down the way here, he is going to "dig" this big time! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Your Grand-dad is not the only one with a great imagination my friend, you are not far behind. I enjoyed your post Eric, well done. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Great post Eric, much enjoyed. Take care my friend. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Your Grand-dad is not the only one with a great imagination my friend, you are not far behind. I enjoyed your post Eric, well done. Lindsay |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Margherita Thanks for the kind words and I hope so! Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Bruce Glad you had some fun with this.\I appreciate the read and the response. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey there BC lady. No, I don't have it as a song yet but am working on it. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Lindsay Thanks for the comments in triplicate...(smile).... I appreciate the kind words very much. Eric |
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