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Basking Turtle

I'm camped on the shoreline in a very thick bog area, surrounded by sounds of crickets, frogs and other voices of nature. A turtle basks just above the water's surface. For hours I relax and peacefully view it, but alas, this is all in my imagination. The turtle has been basking in its large fish tank aquarium, where at times I will gaze upon it for hours, my mind a wandering

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Date: 12/31/2012 8:36:00 AM
Good read. No doubt both of you were dreaming of the bog's wild shoreline. Have you ever listened to Pink Floyd's Grandchester Meadows? Give it a go and tell me if it doesn't fit your piece.
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Date: 12/17/2012 7:41:00 PM
this is nice ,Billy. I can just see you doing this. HOw are things going? are you working now since you got laid off?
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Billy Thekidster
Date: 12/17/2012 8:23:00 PM
I'm on what I refer to as "winter vacation" Andrea. I'm not a big fan of working construction during the winter months, so I save my pennies during the warmer working months and just kick back for the winter...sometimes life is good. Hope you are well.

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