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"Takin' 'er Out Fer a Spin"
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"Takin' 'er Out Fer a Spin" |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Beleagured and befuddled, left with no safe place to hide, I fired up ol' number two an' took 'er for a ride. She's showin' lots of milage, but , she's still sharp as a tack. To the smell of burning rubber, we left town, and didn't look back. Bewilderment's a quiet place most any time of year, except when, maybe, Justin Case and his clan show up here. They like to to liven up the place, they're such a noisy bunch, they drive me to distraction, so , I'll beat them to the punch. Ol' number two, she handles good and corners like a dream. Distraction's not too far away, it's closer than it seems. We're cruisin' right along just makin' things up as we go, when outta nowhere, comma, signs, appear, and make us slow! An exclamation point is followed by parenthesis {I'm starting to suspect the Justin Clan is after me) I push the pedal to the floor and give 'er all she's got and smack into a period. Those confound little dots. We're waiting for the light to change... it takes eternity then pretty soon we're passing "Strange", when it occurs to me, ol' number two is running rough, I hear her engine knock about the time we come up on the "Dreaded Writers Block"! It's high and wide, and long and deep, I watch it as it grows, the Justin Clan , behind me beeps, I quote, "C'mon , lets go!". They're such a bunch of lunatics, I'm sick of all their jive, ol' number two's got nitrous, "Slick", I punch in overdrive. There ain't no room to get around or under that big thing, ol' number two she's screaming, any faster she'd sprout wings! We're plum hell bent for leather on a straight collision course, I know it's now or never, I decide to use "The Force". That writers' block disintegrates, we blast on through, WAHOO! We leave the Justins in the dust, me an' ol' number two. We pull into Distraction looking none the worse for wear. It takes lots more than writers' block to stop this smokin' pair! Well, that's my story, every word, I swear to you is true. I have been blessed, she is the best, my good ol' number two. She might need a better driver, but , regardless what you think, I've got ten against your fiver she can beat the pants off ink! [This message has been edited by Dr.Moose1 (10-22-2003 06:10 AM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
*s although I do not know the Just in's I did enjoy your fine ride M |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
this is a cute write, you did very good on the flow of the lines, and it all fell right in place... Sometimes we have to resort to our back-up....which never failed us when it was number one. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
I like this :-) |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Ah the number 2 pencil...I remember math, and pop quizzes, and long division, but maybe that's where I'm messing up...I type instead of using a # 2. No wonder I have to write about boring stuff. Now I know the secret....hehehe it's that smokin' #2 pencil. I love it!!!  Love, Terri~  |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
I use a Big Chief tablet and a crayon. Nice write.....thanks. Larry |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
nakd, Thanks. For someone who's been around here as long as you, I can't believe you've not heard of the "Justins". We go back all the way to Open Two, possibly earlier, and they're even more messed up than I am. Thanks again. Doc Magnus, Thanks. Just havin' a little fun. I've seen some of your postings and enjoyed them. Doc froggy, Glad you liked. Thanks. Doc Terri, If you can keep a secret, I actually write in pen ( pencil tends to smudge too much) but, ol' number two has more of a ring to it. Thanks. Doc dingusjr, Ha, I like your sense of humor. I used to use that same medium, but, Andrew Scott AKA "The King Of Crayons" kept taking all the good colors. Thanks. Doc |
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