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Team Work (For my son and daughter)
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Team Work (For my son and daughter) |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Team Work (For my son and daughter) By Larry Chadwick Not that they take after their father! My children were a pair, They made such a good team. Always full of mischief, Not intending to be mean. They came to pay a visit, And planned it oh so well. Each planned a prank, But neither was to tell. Larry Jr. lead the way, With a tattoo on his arm. Ginger followed close behind, With a nose ring as a charm. Their father he went silent, Sullen, not knowing what to say. They seemed so very real, He hoped that it was play. Finally Grandpa came on by, Had to sit for just a spell. He didn’t take it very good, And it was easy for us to tell. The kids they greeted Grandpa at the door, He couldn’t hide his feelings and he didn’t even try. The tattoo was a shock to him, But the nose ring made him cry. So they did what they wouldn’t do for dad, They confessed the truth right away. Grandpa learned the he’d been had, They had done it all just for play. When Grandpa headed off to home, They studied what it was they’d tried. Larry Jr. thought his tattoo did good, But Ginger won, “For me,” she said, “he cried.” July 26, 2002 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (07-27-2002 12:42 AM).] |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Kids  sometimes they go too far. I like this one.Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Are ya sayin' that YOU never ....... well of course ya didn't. Enjoyed the reality and amusement both in this piece. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
A cute prank they played on old Dad. But I’m glad they ‘fessed up to Grandpa. Hope he found it funny after he got over the shock. You can never win or lose |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) Awwwwwww, those silly rascals! LOL! Yep, Ginger sure did win that war, hehehe! Suprisingly as a boy while I was mischievious quite a lot I never was a big fan of pranks, I just said silly things that sometimes got me in trouble! (smiles) This is delightful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
a wonderful story told with a wonderful poem - loved it - Paul |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
So much warmth in this poem, Larry... You just have to forgive the mischief... especially now.  ~ warm chipmunk hugsLyra |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Well it looks like Ginger got the heads up on that one...but for some reason I'm sure Larry Jr. was able to catch at some point! Great Story Larry!!! Love ya Cindi |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nan, It was borderline. But we have reminisced about this one many times, at Grandpa's expense.  Mark, No. I would never say I never. And it was reality alright. Stressful, reality. Tracey, Yup he has a good sense of humor and a really tender heart. Spunky kids though! Thanks. Noah, We were on the edge often in our house. Thanks. Paul, Thanks for sharing in my memories! If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, It was forgiven that night! But the pranks kept coming ya' know. Thanks. Cindi, Yes indeed it was a competition! Thanks for sharing the fun. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Only good kids pull good pranks... loved the sharing of this Larry... I certainly hope there will be more like this from you! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry Thanks for this wonderful story...most enjoyed by this mother who misses those times with her own kids. Thanks! |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
That was really cute. I am glad you posted that. Put a smile on my face |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
Kids i used to play the same 1 on me mum but she saw staight through it. If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come? |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karilea, Bless you! Thanks. As they come to me they'll be told to you.Martie, Yup...know what you mean! And thanks. Kellie, It's always nice to see that smile. Thanks. MD, You have a smart mum! Thanks. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Your great poem reminds me of that old saying "insanity is heriditary - I got it from my kids!" LOL I love your sense of humor... and it's obviously shared... This is a "gotcha" worthy of your PIP scalawag cohorts! LOL |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
suthern, Isn't nice to keep things going from generation to generation. Thank you for such kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed this too. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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