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Lacking the Luxury of Playing With Fire
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Lacking the Luxury of Playing With Fire |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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Cheap charcoal calls for drastic measures. Should have gathered wood. I am well aware of the instructions on the starter fluid... "Never apply this product on lighted fire or hot coals." But, cheap charcoal calls for drastic measures. You do what you have to do. My sons often watch me BBQ Sometimes for pleasure. Often due to necessity. I make sure they understand the reasons behind the instructions. Do as I say... Not as I do. While I do what I have to do. Cheap charcoal calls for drastic measures. Like... Walking to the grocery store... With a backpack and a broken ankle. Like... Splitting hotdogs lengthways in order to get two meals from a single pack... Two weeks left in the month. Do what you have to do. I hope you never have to. Do as I say. Not as I do. But always... Do what you have to do. Regardless of instructions. Determination Fortitude Knowing "secrets" Do not make the blisters less painful. But... They come with the territory of... "Do what you have to do" Maybe... The first noticeable difference between man and ape is that we burned off all our fur... Doing what we had to do ? My sons are fully aware of the instructions. My blisters are a well kept secret. |
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sky1er Junior Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 16Peru, currently |
fortitude is right! what colorful imagery. and the flow is lovely. also, it made me want a hot dog. so your poetry makes me hungry for more. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, XO! How are the blisters? "Do as I say. Not as I do." ~ I'd be a wealthy woman if I had a dollar for every time my Mom would say that to me while I was growing! ~ Mind you, there are those who believe that I still haven't grown up!  It sounds as though your sons are learning from the best, Dear Fire Starter. lol Hugs to you! XO Linda |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
ROFL! How funny is that??!!...  ...probably not so funny if you're you....but it was funny to me...  enjoyed! g "...Never regret anything that made you smile..." |
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CudMonk Junior Member
since 2007-11-28
Posts 21 |
Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. You really took a creative spin on expressing these sentiments and, in my humble opinion, did an exceptional job. Your poetry, itself, reminds me of a steam of lighter fluid. Good job. Cheers Adam |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Understanding this write, after living 6 years in Alaska...often doing 'what I had to do' for survival. Good to read you again! Hope you remember to gather some dry kindling. (PS..Old duct tape pieces rolled up into a small ball work great when desperation hits. But keep a small window space open for fresh air!) |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
From my little branch on the tree I have seen it ... My father in law lived with us once and every time he lit that bbg, I had a sore spot on my tongue from repressing the words that wanted to come out. He left the bbq right near the house next to the propane gas tank and poured on the fluid. And hotdogs split in half tase sooo good! "late" |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Some blisters are worth there weight in gold, too! Guess we all have to wear a few. Great write, Larry. I've missed reading you and so many other great writers of late and this was a treat! *hugs*.....jo |
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