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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Well, the sun is up. It's Monday morn I'm feeling sad. I'm so forlorn I had a yard sale all day yesterday. I had to sadly bid adieu To all the memories I once knew Strangers came and took them all away So say adios, my friends This is where our story ends.. All the prized posessions I once had Are leaving with some Haitian New Yorkers on vacation, too Oh, God, I feel so bad. The baseball glove I used to own Pet rocks and socks - my princess phone The wedding ring I gave to what's-her-name My lp's and my 8-tracks, too All went for just a buck or two What have I done? I feel so darn ashamed They're leaving with some Haitian New Yorkers on vacation, too My memories have all flown I'm all alone. |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
This is cute Balladeer. But, you know, it was probably time to let the princess phone and 8 tracks go. LOL  |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I guess you're right, Eloise. The pet rocks, though, that was tough!  |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Yeah, I understand Balladeer. But hey! What about the mood rings? Are you hoarding those? That's what I would have bought!  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hey, now some of those things are collectable--one man's junk is another man's treasure. Enjoyed the poem of course. |
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Betty Gravitt Member
since 1999-09-11
Posts 222Georgia United States |
Balladeer I would have had a hard time letting the 8 tracks go. I wish I had know about yours. I still have mine. Even the one of "Leaving On A Jet Plane". I liked this my friend. Cute.B Gravitt |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Ahhhhh! The baseball glove! *sniff* May I never be too busy to help another's load, Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed. --Author Unknown |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
tch tch - oh 'deero oh 'deer. (I know - still the endless pun...) Well - I don't know the song so that didn't help - but yes, the only word for this is cute. Hehe. Well done, have fun - and junk is totally replacable - memories are not - sage advice from the Severny One. *g* < !signature-->'...I want to be free - free to know people and their backgrounds - free to move to different parts of the world...' Sylvia Plath [This message has been edited by Severn (edited 01-07-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
One man's trash is another's treasure This I know for fact But since it looks so lovely in your home I want it back! This was hilarious, Mr B. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
yanno?...That's how I got rid of my "ex"...I did get fairly good use out of her however...I got more for the two 8 tracks of Tiny Tim and the Archies though... Good poem old man....Yanno?...Light travels faster than sound...I think that's why you appear so bright till we hear ya speak... [This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 01-07-2000).] |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
Hope you kept "Cyber Seas" Paul |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Hey, 'Deer - now I've got that tune buzzing around in my head - I've gotta take off at lunch and get that Best of Mamas and Papas CD - so much talent... in them, too. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
LongJohn, my guess is that it will take you a very very long time to find that "Mama's and Papa's" CD....LOL...ya may wanna try Peter, Paul and Mary though?....LOL |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
At least you chose to part with your "treasures." *G* I have a friend who still mourns (with good reason! *G*) the fact that his mom sold his baseball card collection while he was at college... someone got a signed Mickey Mantle card in a box she sold for $5!!!! Enjoyed the read, Balladeer... but everyone around me is gonna hate you for starting me singing! LOL |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Oh, LongJohn....one more thing. Today is Friday yanno...When did Hooter's start selling CD's?....I know they have "pairs" of "C's" and "D's" but I had no idea about the music? [This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 01-07-2000).] |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Listen Mike, if things get really bad and sellers remorse sets in, I happen to have 4 or 5 pet rocks around here someplace. I'll be happy to send you one for a nominal adoption fee. (Ingenious rhyming by the way) fh |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, I have the same offer as fred Hobs and I also agree with the rhyming comment. Sy |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Toe - rofl - my musical talents are coming to the fore - and now they've dropped off the fore... how are ya? I've been prolific in my praise to you throughtout the forum |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
lol...really cute A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so funny! I was just thinking yesterday, what will become of all my junk one day. I don't really have anything that I think anyone would want to buy! I remember 8 tracks! They weren't around too long were they? Wow, this took me all the way back to grade school! What a trip!  Denise |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
This is cute , I dont have any pet rocks , I dont have any 8 tracks I dont even have a baseball glove I guess its all too much for me lol |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
Hey deer', want to come have a yard sale for us? We have a pile of "treasures" in the basement just waiting for someone to buy..who knows, you might even find something to replace what you sold. Thanks for the trip down memory lane... Hey LJA...go shopping for the music!!! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
ok, Balledeer, please satisfy this relative newcomer's curiousity! Where have thoust gone? There seems to be a huge mystery (of mystery genre proportions)as to your whereabouts! Thank you, Curiously yours, Corinne p.s. 8 tracks are back, especially if you happen to drive a 60's muscle car! |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Wow Dear one....You brought back many memories with this little ditty. I loved the song and sang right along...*giggle*. I still have a collection of lp's and the 8tracks my parents have. the pet roxks my children seem to collect on a daily basis..lol..So if you are in need of a replacement I am sure I can accomidate you. Great writing here my friend. |
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Shirleeah Storey Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 68Delaware |
You guys are hilarious. Balladeer I just love your poetry. It keeps me in stitches all day at work. But I do have a question? What is an 8 track, Mood Rings, and the Pet Rock thing? LOL And before you ask, Yes I'm still considered a youngin! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Corinne- He might still be out there looking for that Y2K Bug!  Denise |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh Deer, pet rocks, slinkies, gnomes, the "plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief" Seltzie is... I guess it could get worse than losing your [pet] rocks... LOL... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...um.... next we can have a flea market and you can buy/sell/swap all yer fleas....  |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
8-Track! You sold your 8-track! Man if I had only known... we use those things around here at the station all the time! And I don't care what they say... Mama Cass ain't dead... she's on tour with the King south of the border. Anyway... cool read there Sir Balladeer... dig the groovy sounds... now where are my colored specs and bell bottoms? Stay hip bro! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer - My 8-track still plays the greatest hits. I even have 'Elvis' UNOPENED ... guess that would mean that he hadn't left the building yet ? Funny, my friend ... hey, those 'New Yorker's' will just have a sale in April or May and you can go buy it back ! ~Marge~ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I would guess it's time for me to hold one of those too. Though my 8 tracks have been gone, but I still have those big albums, and they are a bit big for CD players these days. Enjoyed this Balladeer! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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