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Trying to Balance Salt Shaker in a Crystal Mound
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Trying to Balance Salt Shaker in a Crystal Mound |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Here again in 1943 diner, her mind wondered to salt crystals held in retro shaker; She put herself in balancing act, Mounding salt around; She tried to change the center of gravity by putting glass shaker on its side; But from side to slide it fell. (Occasionally, it stood.) |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The things we do to go against the odds...  |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
You've got that right, Sunshine! But, hey, what would life be without challenge? (answer key: a lot more fun!) Thanks, Sunshine. |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Great write! Eric |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Big smile. For me its towers of ketchup packages (tee hee). Enjoyed this.  SusanThe whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
and empty creamers!! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This made me think that maybe we're going through 1943 again! ....jo |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Eric, Glad you liked it. I'm betting you've done that salt trick, too! Sadelite Susan, Never knew that could be done...wait until I tell my mature 18 year old. Perhaps she can graduate to ketchup. Thanks for responding. I enjoyed your comments. Sadelite copperbell, I've gotta admit. The creamers are pretty cool. Sadelite iliana, Hadn't thought about that... Had luch in an authetic 43 across the street from where I work. The lady who bought it has been looking for the perfect diner for 14 years! (Call that a fullfilled dream!) She and her husband moved it from upper NY to southern OHio last year. The pepsi company gave her those glass type of salt shakers to serve their product ( of course, with the pepsi emblem on them) They're really cute. I just had to be doing something while I waited for my order! (No, I didn't put the salt on the table! I just remember having done that a "few" times at Ohio State! I just had to write about it!) It's the physics interest at peak,etc. Sadelite [This message has been edited by Sadelite (06-10-2004 10:50 PM).] |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
hmm... now I know what I'll do this weekend! I've not been in for a couple days so its good to read you again Take care! Great write! Always, Alyssa Poems are made by fools like me, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's okay to pour salt onto the table and balance the shaker in it (even though I do remember from my waitressing days that it's a mess to clean up *G*)... It is NOT okay to loosen the top of the shaker so that the next patron gets a mound of salt on their food (especially if I'm that next customer!) LOL Thanks for the grins... and the memories I'll never 'fess up to! LOL |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very enjoyable read....thanks so much for sharing. Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
gg, Let me know if you figure out a solution to balancing those shakers! See you later. Take care, Alyssa. suthern, I did a little bussing at a restaurant once. Yeah, taking the lids off wasn't too cool of a thing to do. Now, come on, fess up, you HAVE balanced the shaker haven't you? I've read a little lately, but haven't responded to much. I hope everything is going well... Sadelite Enchantress, You are a sweetheart. I'm always glad to hear from you and read your work. I'll try to catch up on my reading this week. I'm looking forward to searching for your poems and those others who I've missed. Thanks for dropping by. Sadelite |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I understand. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Good One! JL She said: ”You look cute in the dark.” |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
passing shadows, Tahnks Sweet Shadow; you do understand. I looked for a post of yours today and couldn't find a recent one on the page. I hope you're still writing-that I just missed it... Take care. Sadelite JL, Glad you enjoyed it. I bet you've tried do that with the salt shakers, too--eh? Sadelite |
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C? Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 190 |
See? This is what I'm talking about |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
C? See? I'm not sure. I'll clean my lenses... Thanks, C? ! The other C |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Sadie - I like to see how little salt is needed to do that - loved this Paul |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Paul, It is good to hear from you again. I have been looking for your name when I scroll, but have noticed it's not there as much as it used to be. I hope all is going well with you and yours. Sadelite |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Sadie - I have been traveling a bit and my muse hasn't been particularly apparent lately - sometime I hope it will say WRITE! again - sure am tired of all this rain we have been having - Paul |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Goodknight, I see. Your muse will return...until then, I'll just have to be patient. Smile sent. Yes, it has been raining a lot, but was in the late 80s we had the most terrible drought. I swore I'd never complain again if it rained! Hm... I may rethink that! Glad to hear from you. Enjoy your travels. Sadie |
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