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Dad's Seed Money
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Dad’s Seed Money By Larry Chadwick “Dad, it’s time I got a new bike. I want something better than a trike.” So off we went to the store, To see what he would settle for. There it hung at the top of the wall, They wanted $200 and that was all. But I spotted one down below, For $50 we could just go. We bartered and finally agreed, Another $150 he would need. That very day he made twenty bucks, Because waiting for a bike really sucks. At ten years of age that was pretty good, He did much better than I thought he would. I went straight to the printer for some business cards, Explaining all the service he could offer for their yards. He’s been a money maker ever since that day, Always motivated if you are willing to pay. Industrious, persistant and determined too, That’s my boy and I am proud of you. In the garage that bike still sits, Now a Harley is parked right next to it. As time goes by things seem to repeat, Kids like toys get bigger, ain’t that sweet? June 22, 2002 Larry’s Landscape Service…funded his youth well from 1980-1985 |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Damn...he's smart, good-looking, knows how to make money, has a great dad, AND HE OWNS A HARLEY????? sigh...bet his WIFE is beautiful, too!  (subtle hint of questioning) ROFL...er...maybe...HEY!!! I ain't married YET!!!'s to Larry! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karen, He married one of our best friends. Met her three years after we did at my 45th Birthday Party. She's gorgeous, smart, educated... He leads a charmed life.  And thanks for all those kind things you said.  Show you care to those you love...today. [This message has been edited by Larry C (06-23-2002 01:58 AM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
sigh...somehow I just KNEW... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yep...the good ones are taken, FAST... Kudos to your son, and more still, to the father who instilled the values he's learned to rely upon... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a wonderful poem, Larry. Your son is so smart. And, a money maker, too. You don't find many of those these days. Thank you for sharing this. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
A wonderful lesson and a perfect poem to go with it. Loved the rewards you write of, and I don't mean just the toys! Nice work Larry~ as always... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Good for him, Larry....but he was trained by the very best Dad there is... so that is to be expected....  ~ lots of Sunday hugsLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) YAY!!! Oh Larry, you are such a woderful dad and I know you are always going to make your son very happy as Ginger will always be happy to have such a loving dad in her heart! (big hugggsssssss) ow, about that Harley, young man! LOL! This is wonderful, 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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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Larry C. You should be as proud of yourself as you are of your son. For....without your values, he might have gone in a different direction. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes they get big very fast...James |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karen, So...did you want help with this project? Karilea, Poverty has its advantages. LOL Thanks. SC, That seems to be the truth. Thanks. Lori, But the toys are a nice benefit. *smile* Thanks. Lyra, Well now...I'm sure that can be argued. But, thanks. Noah, Go figure...a Harley, ain't life grand? And thanks. Barry, Always the choices in life...he did good for sure. Thanks. James, The toys...right? I know. Thanks.Show you care to those you love...today. |
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