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Race to the Outhouse
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Race to the Outhouse By Larry Chadwick At gramas house if you had to pee, It was always a great big chore. You couldn’t just go down the hall, And open the bathroom door. An outhouse was all she offered me, It always seemed so far away. I’d hop and I’d dance about, Hoping the inevitable to delay. I’d dance and I’d dance some more, But I never could dance all night. Sooner or later I just had to go, But nobody understood my fright. The guard of the outhouse was my blight, I had to run, I could never walk. He always scared the *#! out of me, That nasty rooster, the big red cock. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ROTFLMAO!! For me, it was the mischievious moose, but at my sister's, not grammas. This one is just too funny!!!  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ya' know...the similarities just don't seem to stop. ROFL A moose? I'd settle for the chicken. LOL Thanks! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Pluck! pluck! pluck! Yep, a moose. I gotta go now(pun intended) it's my daughter's turn at the keyboard. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
I don't think my broom would have done me much good against the moose. LOL |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Huge Laugh!!!!  Oh do I know this. And the freezing cold....the noises of the woods. I had fox, raccoon, skunk, rabbits, (SNAKES) the whole woodland forest to shoo away just to go shoo shoo!!! LOL. I used to dream...when I get rich I'm gonna get Mamaw a real bathroom! Loved this!Sincerely, Regina |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is so cute. Can't say that I remember the outhouse at my grandparents place (though I've been told there was one). They must have moved to a place with indoor plumbing by the time I was old enough to form memories. You write your memories very well. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* oh you do bring back memories and not all pleasant ones either. A MAGNIFICENT poem that had me laughing and laughing. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
So.. um... Do you use the upstairs or the downstairs room?  |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
I remember out houses.You forgot to mention the wasps,black widow spiders and smell.We had the convenience of having a "two holer"and a Sears and Roebuck catalog.It served a dual purpose.Reading and wipeing. paladin |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I enjoyed this very much... it brings back memories of things I do NOT miss! LOL And ROFL @ Nan's pic... the ultimate company policy! LOL |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* Oh BRAVO Nan....BRAVO!!!! I LOVE IT. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is so funny. But, I bet it wasn't funny, then. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Regina, Are we old or were our families poor? LOL Too many critters to fend off for me. Glad you enjoyed. Tracey, I've heard the line "that was before my time" before. It seldom works for me these days.  Startime, We'd never have guessed going potty would bring fond memories.  LOL thanks.Nan, Side by side was the way I knew, Because of the business we do. The one on top had a great view, But guess what would happen to you. LOL Paladin, You would be mistaken, I didn't forget: Hanging my bum on an open hole, Just so I could take a pee. Wide cracks in the walls, Now all my cousins could see. Should I go on? LOL Suthern, Thanks! And really good point on Nans picture. Startime, Shame on you. hehehe Poop, I wish I was in management. SmartChick, Very perceptive. It scared me to death. I always hoped they'd slaughter him. But nooo!!! [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 10-19-2001).] |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Larry, What can I say to this one?ROFL!!! Love it dear! hugs Cindi |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Cindi, Careful or you'll be racing to the outhouse!  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
ROFL ... oh this was wonderful Larry ... it brought back soooooo many memories for me of our little cottage up in Muskoka when I was a child. We battled the raccoons in the dark of night to make our way up the little hill to the outhouse. Many a time, I'd beg my older sister to accompany me ... holding her hand tightly all the way until she stood guard outside the door, LOL. Much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry! Give me back MY broom! This Enchantress needs it for Halloween! This is as funny as the car ride I took last night with you and the gang! Kit!! I love Muskoka! Go there as often as possible and there are some weird wild creatures in those woods!  Great write and lots of fun Larry.... ~hugs, Nancy~
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
/Kit, I was at a disadvantage. I am the oldest. But you know exactly what I felt. LOL Thanks. Enchantress, Okay, you can have the broom but don't get very far away. LOL Glad you enjoyed. |
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