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Florida Trip |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
We're off to Cypress Gardens, behind old Balladeer. Down highway fifty-two, and Krissy has to steer. I think she's gonna qualify for the Indy race. Eighty miles an hour and she says she'll smack his face. Lost on this concrete wasteland in Florida's bright sun, south on seventy-five, and her temper's come undone. He never heard of signals unless he's going straight. She's watching, baffled, crying, "Why won't he indicate?" He's weaving tapestries with Krissy's nerves for yarn- it's eighty miles an hour, and she's not saying, "darn". Down highway four he's driving and now she wants a smoke. She gave up the cigarettes, but I'm afraid her will is broke. Keth thinks he has Alzheimer's and forgot that we're behind, but regains her faith in him when he slows to seventy-nine. Now we're on the last leg and we'll make it, have no fear. But when Krissy gets him, we'll all pity Balladeer. Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL!!! I love this, Pilgrimage! *S* It sounds as though a theme park couldn't offer a ride comparable to the one you had getting to Cypress Gardens... Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Balladeer-style, was it? LOL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gosh! This was great--and f-u-n-n-y!!! It also gave me a peak at some of the Florida shinanigans that I missed out on! Thank you! ~ May you return for many more! ~ EA |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Bally don't like airplanes, But still he loves to fly Down the interstate that is, Not up in the sky He drives poor Toerag crazy, He drives his car too fast One will give him headaches The other will take his cash. Nan...this is without a doubt the coolest thing I've read in a long time...good job gal....!!!!!!!!!! Loved it |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL.... I'd forgotten Bal's dislike of airplanes... that makes his flying down the highways even funnier! LOL Pilgrimage, Texas is big but not THAT big... maybe one of these days we can meet halfway? *S* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nancy~ LOL ! Now you know why Bill and I stayed at the VILLA~  This poem is a 'hoot' ... and after having met YOU ... doesn't surprise me one teensy-weensy bit ! Your sense of humor was sooooooooo refreshing~ And now ... could you find a moment to 'minimize' that for me ???  LOL ! I would refractal a dacytal if I knew what to do~ I should have sat in on the lesson that you put them through~ You were a delight to have with us~ *HUGS* from the sunny shores of Florida ~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Pilgrimage Your right and he does fly on land. This was a delight to read. LOL |
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haydenjames Member
since 2002-02-14
Posts 164Antigua & Barbuda |
nicE! My poetry is at: http://www.thehayden.org |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Nan, this sounded like one heck of a ride! Wish I had been there...maybe next one! ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) Yay!!! Awwwwww, this is so cute and clever, sweet friend, always cherish these memories as I know Balladeer will look back on all of this and laugh at himself too! LOL! I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nancy, 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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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
oh gosh....rofg.....some day....some day I am gonna get to go to one of these.....thank you so much for sharing the laughter |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Lots of giggles on this one. Gosh, it is such fun hearing all about the fun time you guys had. Hugs, Marti Every now and then take a good look at something not made |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I was sitting in this car The one that flew I mean Wanted to take some pictures But no landscape I have seen Sitting there behind him With eyes that were shut tight 'Cause when I dared to open them The landscape flew like light So I held on to his head stand Sitting uptight at his back Thinking of poor sweet Krissy Trying to stick with Mack When we arrived at the Gardens And Krissy told him right He played the innocense himself But his eyes did shine too bright  Oh I love this one Nan, before and now again. He did slow down a bit though, on the way back, didn't he???  TitiaLike scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Thanks for reading, guys. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed the ride, actually, a roller coaster without the admission fee.  And Titia, I love your poem! Hah!Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, girls, I must apologize Please let me beg your pardons. I only tried to do my best To get to Cypress Gardens. The speed limit here is 70 The cops will give five more So I just add a little bit To hear the motor roar. I try to stay near 80 Foot steady on the gas And that is fast enough for me Unless i have to pass. But Isabel in the back seat Kept talking with such force Her breath against the dashboard Made the car speed up, of course. I'm sorry, Titia, you were frozen In one spot so long And sorry, Krissy, that you had to smoke To come along. I made sure you were right behind Because, of course, I knew That if a cop came from the rear He would be stopping YOU!! But everything worked out quite well And, just like Paul Revere, I yelled, "The British are coming! They're right there on my rear!!!" |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nan, ROTFLMBO What fun! Caravaning is always a challenge especially if one driver doesn't know their way around. The 'deer is quite a driver, When he's behind the wheel. He'll use the throttle, Just to make girls squeel. But I have it on good authority, He was qualifying for a race. And if he drives fast enough, The Daytona 500 will be the place. 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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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I liked your poem. It makes me think of the time I got a ticket doing about 85 on Interstate 10. I've slowed down a LITTLE bit since then. Ha! Ha! |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Balladeer-I enjoyed the ride. Anything else would have been boring!And thanks to everyone who read and replied-this one was fun to write. I wrote it while we were driving, and I loved Krissy's English expressions. I think I'll be at home during a soccer match or a pub darts game now! Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Nan, having heard this already with all the colourful language I am so glad you let the others in on this tale. HuGS lovely lady. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Nan darling heart, I loved this and having you in the front seat while Krissy was driving was a delight. I loved it, and I must say I loved the drive too, and she managed to stay right behind on the way back. wish you were back here Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Good one nan loved it even though i heard the poem before i am glad everyone enjoyed it love to you all krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Kethry, Marsha, and especially Krissy, it never would have happened without you. I love you guys, you're hysterical! Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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