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Up On the Roof
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Up On the Roof |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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Up On the Roof Climbing through the window trying not to cramp, roof sitting while I pull out nails in air that's fairly damp. Second time around for me not easy at this age, but when it needs "a doing" a battle of fears, I wage. I've learned sometimes to do it right or to get it done at all, you have to depend upon yourself and hope you do not fall. So if you see me on my roof high upon the ground don't laugh, just wave and send a smile as I "reroof" by sitting down. M "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just be careful M |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Just remember this list, lovie: WATER a FIRST AID KIT A TOOL KIT A SEWING KIT (all of which require a very good knife) canned goods and a non electric can opener matches (air mattresses--always good--when yer not sleepin' on 'em, they make great flotation devices) and oh hide the ravioli (be creative  )there's more but Fred needs t'pee (that would be my dog btw) but yeah a good knife some flares (that's so you don't have to shoot the gun and be accused of thugness when yer trying t'get the attention of the Coast Guard) <--another long story RUBBER RAFTS--did I mention flotation devices? I asked for one for mother's day but I got candles in the stead...  (quick tip--save empty jugs from milk and hot glue the tops back on...glue 'em into vests, and you can float old people and children down the street...) I can teach you how to make a very smoky candle outta chicken fat and a string and a can too Smells like hell tho.  and one wax Bible... nod pray for salvation. Smirnoff? grin buy that with FEMA money and tick off the entire nation when yer rescued.  IF yer rescued. otherwise? y'just die with a smile on yer face...  Karen has lost her mind. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Funny, I first read Karen's answer, which was really a treat btw, but what I get now reading your text, is a chosen adventure. Up on the roof? No, I could not, I mean if I had the choice ... And I better send you a smile from great distance, because if I was near it would be a grimace of fear! My compliments, Maureen! Love Margherita  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Maureen, A roof is a good place to sit, it's better than the basement.  Wonderful write. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Much enjoyed, Maureen (and agreed with). Karen, you're great fun when you have lost your mind (you said it!). I hope you find it eventually (for your sake, as you may need it from time to time), but let's all have fun while you do. What does a mind look like and where does one get such a thing? I was wondering if I should acquire one, too. I once tried sanity and it drove me insane. Enjoyed everyone else's responses too. - Owl |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
Amply comfortable I hope Makes a change from the sidewalk Like it a lot Dave |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
Parachute! Don't forget the parachute. Maybe a trampoline beneath the work area, makes it easier to get back from whence you came. |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
Maybe have one of those big air bags that stuntman use if you happen to slip and fall? I really enjoyed this poem!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This was rather positive, nice to see. Watch out for those nasty nails, ok? |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Well, Maureen, banging nails into a roof is a mighty fine way of letting out the frustrations of life! Go for it, gal! |
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Liz Sinclair Member
since 2006-05-06
Posts 93Atlantis |
(hehehe) just watch out for splinters. Tis a gala ballad. Thanks for sharing. Liz...Carpe Diem |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Karen has a point! It's about survival no water what your situation. Good write, Maureen. |
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bubblesleave Member
since 2006-03-04
Posts 197Bloomington, IN |
Rooftops are risky cellers are safe, but, hey, who wants to stay in the celler forever? Glad to see ya up there on that roof...go...Girl GO! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this was great So if you see me on my roof high upon the ground don't laugh, just wave and send a smile as I "reroof" by sitting down.  and the replies, especially what it inspired in Karen's comment... ya gotta find the humor...yanno? |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
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