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Felix In The Sullivan Highlands
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Felix In The Sullivan Highlands |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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One of Felix’s clients arranged a summer job for him, up in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania. Felix’s old lady, she said okay. Felix thought he’d give it a try. He met some nice people there. They were rich, had loads of money. They were nice anyway, they treated him right. They gave him money, with no tricks attached. All he had to do, was run around the dinning room, and pass out pickles, and butter chips. He got to wear a nice white uniform. That was fun too. He met some nice college girls. They pretty much ignored him because he was just a scrawny kid. No one bothered him. Bobby |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
The only time was good, good enough not to be bothered. I am glad that Felix was not bothered then.  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Tom. Yes it was a great summer. One Felix and I will never forget. As you say, it was good not to be bothered. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh I like this Bobby.. am pleased that Felix got to enjoy himself without being bothered...it must have been a nice getaway for him... out of the hood I mean... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
this story telling in poem is catchy and good. thank u. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Felix was maturing and his world was expanding ~ and in the right direction!   Linda |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I am glad Felix enjoyed the "non bothering", to be left in peace can be a great gift in itself, yes. But better than "non bothering" would have been the feeling of "being loved". There are controversial aspects when a poor kid is used to serve the rich. But I am glad he has good memories of that summer. Thank you for the glimpse of sunshine here. love Margherita |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
RDB, Yes, it was a fun summer. I made a lot of friends, and grew not to hate so much. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Poddarku, I’m very glad it worked for you. Thanks for reading and commenting. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Earth Angel, Yes, it wasn’t bad at all. I picked up a lot of knowledge that summer. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Margherita, Thanks Hon, I’m glad you enjoyed the sunshine. In so many ways, that summer gave me something to live for. It was a profound influence for the good, I suppose. At first I was dead home-sick for the hood. However, I got over it. The food was good, and there was enough of it—nice tips too. Bobby |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
hey see if Felix can hook me up I need a job like that! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I am enjoying this story a lot, It came from a one single part of the story to a on-going wonderful story!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Passing shadows, Felix would take care of you, you know he would, but the place shut down years ago. I think after losing Felix, the place kind of gave up the ghost. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Artic Wind, Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed this part of Felix’s story. Bobby |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
i like everybody else am really pleased that Felix found some simple normality |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Simon, Yes, it turned out to be a great summer for Felix. It was a gem. Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I am so glad that Felix finally enjoyed some good things in his life too. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, Yes, that summer probably saved Felix's life. Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a segment of Felix's story that I can likely most relate to... even though Eagles Mere has, of course, changed dramatically, I still hang out there and in its environs (the 'endless' mountain forests.) applause for this 'penning!' |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Secondhanddreampoet, Thanks, and I'm glad you can relate. That was a time Felix will always remember, and cherish. He enjoyed those mountains, although you’ll never get him to admit it. Bobby |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This is my introduction to Felix. He sounds like a good kid doing his job. |
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