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The Adventure of My Boy and Mumbo Jumbo

.....Mommy walks and Jamie toddles inside the BIGGEST plane. Jamie thought he was inside its belly. The storm roars outside. The thunder is loud inside the metal beastie. They sit. Lightening flashes. Jamie screams “No!” The plane swallows them like Pinocchio in the whale! Jamie thought of his toy plane at home. The REAL Mumbo Jumbo jet roars, speeding down the runway. “Good morning everyone.” A voice says “This is your Captain for the flight from Bangor to New York. Once we’re above the clouds the weather should clear. Remain in your seats.” Jamie wasn’t going anywhere. “How’d Mumbo Jumbo get so big?” Jamie thinks. He looks out the port hole at the lights. Jamie begins talking to the plane. Mumbo Jumbo roars and whooshes, as if to reply. “Is that you little one?” The planes vents ask. “How’d you get so small?” “Mommy and Daddy made me!” He chatters to the drone of the engines. “Mommy and Daddy are makers? Oh that it explains it. That’s How you new my name.” Mumbo hisses. “Makers know everything. What’s your name, Tiny?” “Mommy calls me My Boy.” “You will be My Boy too!.” Says Mumbo. “For this ride I will take care of you and mommy.” “But, but YOU ATE US!” Jamie whimpers. “Why’d you do that?” “Ate you? I didn’t eat you My Boy. I’m keeping you safe inside me, just like Mommy did before you were born.” BOOM went the thunder. Crackle ZAP went the lightening. Jamie screams. Mumbo Jumbo rises up, up above the storm and into the sunlight. A round circle of lemony yellow falls into Jamie’s lap. It was so warm. He stops crying. The clouds look like cotton balls out the window just like the fields in Peter Rabbit story! Mommy let Jamie down and he runs up the aisles. He chases the lady with the orange juice! He peeks in a tiny room with a potty! Suddenly, his ears hurt and he runs to Mom. She’s brought his old bottle and sucking it makes his ears pop! After a lunch of fruit, Mom gives him cookies on the small table. Soon a voice comes through the air “We will be landing at the airport in five minutes. Return to your seats! Buckle –up! “Daddy?” Jamie says. “No, the pilot!” Mom smiles. “Ready to land My Boy?” Jamie was bouncing with excitement. The plane bounces and jiggles across the runway. “Thank you!” Jamie says to both “Mum’s” “You’re welcome.” Mumbo Jumbo and Mommy say. Off they go to Grandpa’s arms, and with a bye wave of wing the plane leaves. “Good bye My Boy.” Mumbo Jumbo roars! “See ya next time!”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 9/27/2010 11:47:00 AM
A wonderful tale, congratulatios on your win with this one. Caryl
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Date: 9/26/2010 5:48:00 PM
I love this one, Deb! Congratulations on your win in Carol's contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/26/2010 4:38:00 PM
congratulations on this fine win in the contest, Debbie
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Date: 9/26/2010 4:25:00 PM
Really cute story. Something like Jonah and the whale. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 9/26/2010 4:03:00 PM
Congrats Debbie on your super win in the Story Time contest .. a wonderful write and win to enjoy tonight TEACH with luv... pupil..in luv...
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Date: 9/26/2010 3:49:00 PM
Congratulations on your 5th Place win in my Story Time contest Deborah. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/19/2010 11:39:00 AM
Yes I thought HE thought the jet was Mumbling & the jet thought the child was mubling LOL
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Date: 9/19/2010 10:11:00 AM
what a fun name for a jumbo jet, Deb. This is so cute. is it for the story contest? I hope it does well! LUv, Andrea
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Date: 9/16/2010 3:49:00 PM
I'm back again, Debbie....just discovered my #1 place in your Road to Well Ville contest, and I am so honored!! That was such an enjoyable theme to write about....I almost wrote about several other "interesting" remedies...oh my goodness, the list is endless!! Thanks soooo much for liking my goofy poem, based on a real "Ethel"....scary lady, but knew her stuff!! Thanks again!!
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Date: 9/15/2010 3:21:00 PM
This one left me smiling!!! I do believe you have flown with a little guy just like this, it sounds as if you have lived this adventure in the air through the eyes of that little guy! A fun poem, delightful !! :)
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Date: 9/15/2010 1:14:00 PM
It must be intimidating for a small child to board a plane remembering who Pinocchio ended up in the belly of the whale. I like the way the plane converses with him and explains it is there for his protection. A cute reflection on Jamie's first plane ride, Deb. Fun story! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/15/2010 12:40:00 PM
Very cool write Debbie and good luck if for the Story Time contest... great piece luv... thankxxx ..received book yesterday...now need time to sit quiet and read...haha... now that will be a feat..luv..
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