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We Had This Great Idea

We had a great idea, my brother and I. It would have worked except for sister Di. She had to get in on the action you see. Which caused us all sorts of trouble, us three. We had this idea to stand on some stools. Mom was gone, I was in charge of the rules. A video we were making, which would have worked Except Di went too far, and quickly jerked. When her pot fell with a slap and a bash Junior threw his to make a bigger crash. Not to be the only one left out, I threw my pot, and began to shout. For Mom had arrived and was not so happy. She made us clean it all up, we felt pretty sappy. Years later we all look at the video tape and laugh. But on that day I would have rather been a giraffe.

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Date: 3/15/2020 11:21:00 PM
Sometimes things we did in childhood does cause lifelong mirth! I can relate. Enjoyed this a lot, Caren. :=)
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/16/2020 11:02:00 AM
I had so much fun after I saw a photo of three children standing on stools - each ready to throw a pot with a plant.
Date: 3/15/2020 1:04:00 PM
Caren, You told of these 'kids at play' so well that I laughed in spite of myself. 'Video tape', such fine memories. Note: We all wish we were a giraffe sometimes. -Richard
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/16/2020 11:03:00 AM
I do think a giraffe would be the best for I am five foot two.

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