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Mike was ridin' shotgun I was sittin' on the hump Ledford's got the steering wheel There's the devil in our trunk Drivin' up to Sherkston For a day of sun an' fun Doin' ninety miles an hour That's how Jerry liked to 'run' Headin' towards bikini beach On a road called Thunder Bay Flying by the local yuks And laughin' all the way Glove box stuffed with Genny Cream Women filled our head Passin' blind on narrow roads Lucky we're not dead Jerry pulls out left again To pass this lumberin' truck But there's a 'semi' comin' up ahead I think we need some luck Jerry's wearin' a devil grin Gas pedal's on the floor I'm just hangin' on for life As we hear that big truck roar In just a half a heartbeat that Ford swerves to the right Jerry's grinnin' ear to ear Mike pees his pants from fright Jerry dives from the high board A graceful perfect swan I meet these cool hot chicks 'bout then While Mike puts clean shorts on written 2018.10.31
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Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 11:08 AM
OH MY, how did I ever miss THIS one. This is so awesome, Francis. A very well deserved trophy win for whatever contest it was written for!!
Grasso Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 3:14 PM
Thanks, Andrea. It's a true story from my misguided youth. Everything except the part about me finding the "hot chicks". That was an embellishment! ...Fran
Awtry Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 2:52 PM
this was nail biting suspense and then the funny ending! Whew that was a ride! Congratulations on your trophy win!
Grasso Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 1:10 PM
Thank you, P.S. Happy to hear you got a laugh reading it. ...Fran
Smith Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 11:41 AM
Good Mike brought a change, loved it Fran...
Grasso Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 7:57 AM
Thank you, Charlie. ...Fran
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October 31, 2018 at 10:09 AM
Fabulous fun read! Enjoyed :)
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October 31, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Thanks, Maureen! True story! Glad you enjoyed reading it. ...Fran
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