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Rusty Old Pickup Truck (In Vegas)
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Rusty Old Pickup Truck (In Vegas) I met her at a bus stop in Las Vegas. That's where I picked her up in my rusty old pickup truck. She needed a ride and I wanted to give one. Just got into town from a long drive in the middle of the night trying to make it to Vegas before the morning light. Her name was Aloe Vera and mine was Slim Jim. I thought we would look good together so I told her to grab her bag and get on in. I was in town for what I call a gambling holiday but I told Vera later in the evening we'd have plenty of time to play. We checked into a local dive 'cause my pickup felt more comfortable beside other old rides. We left her in the good company of some fifty five Chevy's and even a thirty four Ford, some assorted Harley's and an old rusty Honda Accord. I told Vera to go ahead and soak a warm bath and then to settle in because the gambling tables were already calling out to Slim Jim. Blackjack was my favorite but the slots were know to get me hot so I focused on the gambling but it was all for naught. An eight hour drive and I was broke in two. Time to go and tell Vera the gambling holiday, and any future plans appeared to be through. Vera didn't take kindly to the words that I said. Never the less she said, "Come on big boy to bed." On the game tables I lost everything I had. But Vera treated me so good that I couldn't be sad. Early the next morning everyone was smiling, even my rusty old pickup truck was standing tough. An incredible night with Vera convinced me that I was due for a heapin' of good luck. About then Vera said to me, "Slim Jim we had ourselves a beautiful night and today is going to be our lucky day, for in the secret pocket of my bag I have a few silver dollars tucked away." "That's good Vera, for I have one tucked away too, so let's get over there to that casino and see what we can do". I stepped up to the MegaBucks to try my good luck. Three silver dollars and only one pull and then back to the rusty old pickup truck. If we won me and Vera would be millionaires, if we lost, well in Vegas no one really cares. Slowly I dropped the silver dollars in. Like thousands before me I prayed for a win. I closed my eyes as I pulled on the machines arm. I heard it spinning, I heard it stop, and then I heard a loud alarm. Bells were ringing, lights flashed for Vera and me. Yep, me and Vera won those mega bucks and we rode off into the sunset in my rusty old pickup truck. Next week Vera and me are flying to Monte Carlo to try out our run of good luck. Yep, me and Vera and my rusty old pickup truck. JamesLee June29 2003 IDidn'tReally WinAMillion |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
that was fun |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Well....what can I say Pick-up trucks have always caught me attention! Great story! Tima C |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Some men have a dominant "pickup truck" gene.Thier life is some how empty with out one. paladin |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Some story you have here. You know it must be in the blood. My son loves old pick up trucks and motorcycles and snowmobiles.His first truck was mostly rust with skull bones painted on the side. Good one. Bonnie j aka Bon-Bon |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
James, I really liked this story-poem. It was good... And, I liked the little note at the bottom where you said that you really didn't win a million. LOL  Hugs  Ethel |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Fun story you've woven...dreams are pipes of fun...sorry you had to put in the disclaimer. :O} I'm going to pretend it was just cuz you didn't want us all lookin' you up for a share. hehehehe Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you passing shadows, timothysangel, paladin, Bonnie, garysgirl and Vas for the nice responses... Actually it was my girlfriend that went to Vegas recently so I wrote this for her, just having a little fun...James |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
interesting and fun poem james ....thank you for the words... Goldenrose. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
wonderful write James - enjoyed the read! Roniece  |
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