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Friday Night at Wal-Mart |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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It's Friday night at Wal-Mart! I am set and dressed to go! It is time to get a head start To the greatest place I know. Parking lot is full already Though the night has just begun Hey! It's Friday night at Wal-Mart! This is gonna be such fun!  I can see the Wal-Mart shoppers Seeking bargains left and right Young and old and teeny-boppers Buying everything in sight. Grab a large bag or a small cart Load it up till it gets full 'Cause it's Friday night at Wal-Mart And I'm charging like a bull!!!  Take a walk to Sports department, Grab a putter....practice putts. People eye me in amazement Thinking I am slightly nuts Maybe so but I've a good heart Never bothered anyone. It's just Friday night at Wal-Mart And i'm having lots of fun!! Over to the Book department Read my favorite magazine Browse through Time, S.I. and Newsweek Reader's Digest, Silver Screen. You won't ever catch me fall short Of the news that's happening When it's Friday night at Wal-Mart.. It's an academic thing!!!  I may ogle pretty misses Dressed in shorts and mini-skirts. In my mind I send them kisses Though I don't overtly flirt. Love to watch the girls in tight shorts Reach for items on the shelf. Yep, it's Friday night at Wal-Mart And I just can't help myself!! Shoe department is my next stop, Look for something comfortable.. Sneakers, loafers, boots and flip-flops Try them till I've had my fill. Never buy them - I just like to Revel in the way they feel. It is Friday night at Wal-Mart.. Such an economic deal!  You can saunter to the Snack Bar, Grab a dog and cherry coke, Have a meal that will go far Without making you go broke. Have a seat and watch the shoppers Walking up and down the aisle. I love Friday nights at Wal-Mart! How they always make me smile! There are other things to do here... Try out toys in Juvenile, Head on over to Electronics, Watch some t.v. for a while. Sniff the flowers in the Garden Shop.. Their perfume fills my nose. There is so much more to Wal-Mart Than a rack or two of clothes!  But it's late - my age is showing And I musn't overdo. Time to get my body going Now that Friday night is through. Week-end's now off to a great start Since I had a real good time Spending Friday night at Wal-Mart And I didn't spend a dime!!!! |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
So that's where Tracey is!!! They have senior citizen bingo every Tuesday morning at the Wal-mart here. I hear it's a great place to pick up babes!!! Good one, Michael! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I'm sure Wal-Mart would LOVE this Mike. It's going to be a classic! You have the talent for seeing things poetically. |
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Radrook Senior Member
since 2002-08-09
Posts 648 |
Thanks for the tip mate! That's where I'm taking my next date! Liked this humorous poem. Thanks for sharing. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
HEYYYYY, Balladeer. I like this and so will all the other Wal-Martians out here. I felt like I was going from department to department with ya'll. I lo-o-o-ove Wal-Mart, too...and I love your poem, too. very good. Thanks for sharing it. Best Wishes To All From Ethel/garysgirl P. S. I like all those graphics, too. How do you get them there?!? [This message has been edited by garysgirl (10-06-2002 02:30 AM).] |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
whooooohoooooo can I go with you to Wal-Mart it sounds sooooooo great Deer  enjoyed the read a lot ((Hugs)) Charisma |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Well Mike they do slash prices. But you don't ever slash the quality of your poetry. This is excellent. I have windows XP and I can't get topic review to come up when I click on it. If you're a windows XP'er then maybe you know what's happening??? Other than that keep wrtiting them up! |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
We got nothing like that here, the fancy shops in town have three departments, booze, clothes and food. But you can't be the country shops, no bigger than an our average US bathroom stall with a crazed couple behind the counter who insist on preforming searches on shoppers to see you nicked any of those 10 cent lollipops while their backs are turned. Ranting and attempting humour...not working here. I'll leave it the humour to the great Balladeer. Good to read you again. El riesgo vive siempre! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Remind me never to accept a date with a Walmart shopper. I've got better things to do...Dairy Queen, Pop Pop's Pizza, Dollar Store... But I could never say it like you do. C'est Magnifique! Liz |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Ok, ok, you finally convinced me... next week Friday - Geesh the things you do to get a date!  Great poem Mike and lots of fun to read. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a wonderful Wal-mart poem, Balladeer! If anyone can write a perfect poem for Wal-mart, it is you. Thank you for the journey through Wal-mart. Where I live, that is the only big shopping store to go to. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Was that you? in aisle two? and dor in aisle four? DeVine was fine as Sy bought more! Nan ran around [first time in town!] Was that you? in aisle two? In OUR WalMart? THIS town? LOL...great rhythm, cute rhymes... c'mon back, any time! [This message has been edited by Sunshine (10-06-2002 08:54 AM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
 Oh Boy!! WalMart!! Oh Boy!! lol. This was an awesome read. I think all of us at one time or another has wandered the isles looking for "something" on special, especially for us. Hey! Who doesn't like a bargain.....or simply people watching?Meet ya in the candy department! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Just the PERFECT laugh for this Sunday morning !  I KNOW you met Marsha, Kethry and Krissy on Aisle #7 ! You quack me up .... Honest Injun ! (and YOU need inspiration ?) ... LOL ! You ARE inspiration !  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I hadn't realized how much fun I had been missing out on! Guess you know where I'm spending my Friday nights from now on! Wal-Mart would love this---except for the line, "and I didn't spend a dime!!!" haha This was such an entertaining read---and with pictures and all! Thanks for the morning pick-me-up piece! Linda |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
You’re my kind of party animal. I actually do this for entertainment. When I was younger, I'd also take new cars out for a drive. And, likewise, I wouldn't spend a dime. Thanks, Melton |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Screaming Laughing!!! Michael, you are too much for the small screen and WOW, this is such a treasure. Hugs, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a treat to find you shopping In the mall on Friday night, Balladeer, there's no debating, This was such a true delight! What a smile, I got from reading, All your antics at the mall, Rhythmic, cadence overflowing, Such a grin, you gave to all. Sigh … your writing's always brilliant … You have such panache and style; I could follow every movement, As you went from aisle to aisle. Now I know where you've been playing, So, my 'deer, let's make a date; At the WallMart, I'll be waiting, Friday night … at ten to eight!  ~*~ LOL ... you've gotta know I just loved this Michael ... excellent writing! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (10-06-2002 10:48 AM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I really enjoyed this, Mr. Deer...hmmm, I wonder if they have a WalMart in Maui? |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You worked really hard to write this... Superb Michael.... And you are right, ya don't even have to spend a dime.... |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
LOL is this what I have to look forward tooo??? Meet ya there.....  fun write, as we expect from you... Lauren~ I need some distraction |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Friday night at Wal-Mart  I think I've missed you there I was dancing through the aisles But didn't see you anywhere I was looking for some Spam Because I liked the taste It appeared you'd ate them all Isn't that a waste So you are a Wal-Mart rooky tried out all but nothing bought Balladeer you dirty rascal You are smarter than I thought  TitiaLike scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (10-06-2002 03:40 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I too was at our Wal-Mart on this past Friday night. I always get a bargain and I don’t’ even have to fight! I got some new “personals” in a pretty shade of blue, the quality is sure to last, experience tells me this is true. I give up my eBay Friday nights, to walk each and every isle, before I know it ~ my cart is full, I’ve collected quite a pile. I stop in for a carmel sundae to see if there’s men around, Yes Wal-Mart is the store for me, best pickup place in town. Your poetry makes me try, to rhythm and to rhyme, I loved this Wal-Mart poem, Michael You make me laugh every single time.   Howdy Neighbour  Sharon [This message has been edited by Mysteria (10-06-2002 03:19 PM).] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Duncan....Tracey's at senior citizen's bingo? Methinks you are in big trouble!!!! DeVine One..Not sure they would like the ending! Thanks for reading.. Radrook...LOL! She'll love you for it (maybe) garysgirl...Wal-martian! I LOVE IT!! (I'll e-mail you on the graphics) Charisma...Hey! I've missed you so much I'll take you anywhere!!!! ethome..I thank you, friend. Yes, I'm an XP'er but I don't have that problem...sorry. Brian...LOL! Actually you described that pretty well. I can picture it! Thanks for reading, Sir Madden.. Liz...if I ever showed up with you at Wal-Mart all of the other men would turn Walgreen! Munda...Deal! Ask Titia about Wal-Mart. I think Marsha got her there once or twice! SmartChick...thanks! In some towns Wal-Mart is the only social club, too! Sunshine...that was me (but in aisle three), buying Spam in the house of Sam, watching you walk down aisle two Nightshade..Aw, you must feel right at home in the candy Dept along with all the other sweets *wink* Marge....met them? I spent time in the camping department where they had pitched a tent! I hear they've taken jobs a security guards so they can stay there overnight!! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Earth Angel...there are so many delights around we don't recognize. It all depends how we look at them....have fun!! Melton...Wow! You're my idol. I never went that far, didn't feel like dealing with car salesmen....did have real estate agents show me a few houses, though Marti....Glad you like it!! There's a smile down every aisle at your local Wal-Mart store Kit...Friday night at ten to eight? Kit, my dear, you have a date! It's the only way that I'll Get to walk you down the aisle!  MArtie...sure they do - it's called Maui-Mart!! Have a wonderful trip! Barry...aha! A fellow traveler down the pathways of delight! Thanks for reading... Greeneyes...well, if you're not there you better be on Target!! Hey, it's not such a bad fate... Titia..When Wal-Mart gets a shipment Of their weekly load of Spam A small alarm sounds in my head And-WHAMMO!- there I am! So meet me there on Friday And I'll offer you a bite Then, afterwards, perhaps we'll have A little dutch delight!! Mysteria...in my wildest dreams I cannot picture you inside a Wal-Mart! Oh, the chaos and the sound of screeching cart wheels flying up and down the rows! The second a price dropped, you would be there...and there!...and there!! I would pay greatly for a video of that!!! Thank you, m'lady!! |
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Miss Behavin' Member
since 1999-06-16
Posts 84 |
You surely weren't Mysteria at Walmart Friday night, Or you'd have spent a hundred bucks At every aisle in sight! How do you go into that store And come out spending none? I too go there and spend my dough It's really so much fun. One aisle I missed, I must go back; I hope it's not too late. It's Sunday night, they're not closed yet... I need a Walmart date!!  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Michael I LOVE Wal-Mart! When Wal-Mart came to Canada, that meant I could eat and shop at the same time cool beans! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Wal-mart seems to be the happenin' place! Figures you'd be in on that. Super Wal-Marts are even better! 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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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yassee ladies!!! This old fart's even too cheap to buy a quart of "Equate" motor oil (compare to Quaker State 10W-30) for his race car..AT WALMART!!!..... Balladeer....this is a great write...I enjoyed it....it is pathetic though when all we have to look forward to is a night on the town at Walmart though...ain't it?.... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
LOL@Toe's reply. 'Deer...only you can write one of these and have me in tears...from laughing so hard. Great fun read..take me with you next time? ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yea, you are probably one of those that park in the fire lane and then when confronted by parking lot security, you say you just went in to grab something real quick. (I think it's time for a job change) Loved this one Deer...and you got it just right, for sure! |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
If I could do it without spending a dime__now that would be the day. nice write my friend, maybe we'll run into each other seeing we both shop/stop at Wally World. Lucky Dale |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (giggles in delight) How about tomorrow night we stop in at the Cracker Barrel and play some humongous checkers and mess with the jukebox and play with those Balsa gliders and play around with the rocking chairs and pretend they are rocket chairs! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, have a fun time, might wanna bring just a couple dollars after 10:00 when everything gets blue light, I LOVE IT, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Balladeer, 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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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
LOL!!! I think my trips to Wal Mart will never be the same! Even waiting in long lines, will no longer drive me insane. I'll always think of you... and find a way, to be amused! Deb |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Miss Behavin'..if that's your pic you need more than Wal-Mart to get a date! Mysteria...you can eat and shop at the same time at E-Bay!!! Larry....Super Wal-Marts are king!!!!!!!!! Toerag....look forward to? I'm there now! Enchantress...I'd love to! We could make those prices drop!! passing shadows..when the security guards come up I just say "No speake spani!!" lucky....I'll be outside riding the mechanical horse! Noah....you BELONG in a cracker barrel!! LOL! I can never get those tees in the right holes!! Deb...thanks! A lot of people get amused thinking about me...especially my ex-wives! I appreciate you... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Balladeer - wait for me now, I'm coming to Wal-Marts, Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhooooooooo!! BC |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
sigh, I love Wal-Mart! But in my area it's pretty much the only place around to shop. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
and in the pet department they're selling furry chipmunks with underground apartments rodents reading poetry oh what a fascination cheekpouches swaying to and fro in grand hallucination its Friday night at Walmart lets all hoot and holler they're selling nuts and acorns for ten cents on the dollar I love the life that you put into your poems, Michael... they're like true folk songs  ~ Walmart chipmunk hugsLyra |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Mr. Mack, I worked at a Wal*mart, in the shoe department no less, for four years during summers to help pay for college. I *hated* customers like you. Loved the poem, though. Mikey |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Oh brother, how much of my life is that? lol! I've become the typical Wal-Mart University student who goes there at LEAST once a day. *grins* I love this one! A toque IS a hat! And I have one! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dearest heart you know I never knew such a divine place exisited till I came to these shores, but having discovered it along with Denny's I am as happy as a grig. And since they are side by side here I know how to get there and get back to the villa what more could I want. As always you write divinely and I love it, and YOU just knew I would. Truly wonderful writing I love it utterly utterly utterly. as always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I just sent this one to a friend of mine who's been working at Walmart for about 3 months or so.....You 'Deer are a riot!!!! LOVED IT!!!!!!!! Bridgette |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL! Thanks, Bridgette! WALMART RULES!!!!!! |
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