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Re: Re: Re: RPresta
Good thinking RP, A little reflection sometimes, it is a always how the readers perceive the work. I suppose one cannot please everyone. I just thought I might have imagined the whole thing. 
posted by
C_C_T
on November 16, 2016 at 12:57 AM
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Re: Re: RPresta
Yes, I pulled it, edited it a bit, and reposted. I don't often do that, but sometimes change my mind.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on November 15, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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Re: Bill
Yes Bill if the adult has big fingers.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 10:13 AM
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ReNaut
Yes sad though, It hardly happened when folk were poor they just quarreled and made it up.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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CCT
Yes - I suspected there was an interesting wrinkle at the end, and you didn't disappoint - there is...
posted by
Nautikos
on November 15, 2016 at 9:54 AM
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Re: CCT So many questions when they are little
Yes I suppose we cannot stay wondering for ever. I am taking vitamin D. I wonder if you do. ?
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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Is there room for an adult to have big nails sir?
posted by
BC-A
on November 15, 2016 at 9:34 AM
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Re: It's rare to find a man like your Jack of all trades, what with the
Yes we do rough carpentering at time Pat. I suppose children are smaller versions of ourselves, hope you feel better. I know you have a lot to put up with lately, it is a tough one.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 9:33 AM
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Ask your Dad FS. On second thoughts as one of the old guys. Yes children want to know things.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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Re: adnohr
That's sad adnohr, for you as well. Yes I don't think I have gone through it ,but I was very late developer.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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Re: RPresta
The onions and shallots are for pickling mainly, but I really can't make it out. Folk buy them after about a week and say they are the nicest pickles they have tasted, He says it is his old grannies recipe. They do donate quite a sum to the local Hospice and I think that is the reason they have not been told to close the stall. Yes I remember asking an Aunt of mine different questions ,but she did not know the answers. I remember. Go on tell me did you pull a poem or was I dreaming I usually look at yours and come back later. I pulled one the other day, I hope it is not catching.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 9:25 AM
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Re:UKUSA
Yes we dwarfs do not count time like you humans, Shalom.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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Re: Shobana
I suppose so Shobana . Archie has worked with me on and off since he was twelve ,he thinks he is one of the family.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 9:13 AM
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Re: Lanetay
I think he tries to do too much pickling LT.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 15, 2016 at 9:11 AM
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Archie seems to stat busy
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Lanetay
on November 15, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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That's lovely - children are so innocent in their ways and so inquisitive. I suppose Archie just looks out for your best.
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shobana
on November 14, 2016 at 8:41 PM
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good stuff, as always Sir Octogenerion you!
Shalom, shalom I often pray
Wholeness with peace, I meant to say
Instead we opt for the Hebrew
Deeply satisfying, like CC's home brew!
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posted by
NocrossJustchristmas
on November 14, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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C_C_T
Hope Archie settles down. And that the strawberries are good next year. All those onions and shallots...whatever for? To donate? I read the poem as the little girl's getting a new Mommie...interesting subject for a poem. It is so cute when they ask, ask, ask. And they remember, remember, remember. I loved how my dad was so patient with all of my endless questions. Thanks for the memories, very nice. 
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Sea_Gypsy
on November 14, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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Poor wee tyke in the poem. My rugrats are going through the same thing...again...but asking the questions about the new 'Daddy'. Problem is that they are asking their present daddy instead of asking Mommy, because she's rarely around. I think man-o-pause is a real thing, and Archie seems to be in the throes of it.
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adnohr
on November 14, 2016 at 5:06 PM
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I have heard of male menopause. I am not sure if it is a real thing or more of a joke...I can picture that conversation happening with the little girl.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 14, 2016 at 4:02 PM
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It's rare to find a man like your Jack of all trades, what with the
carpentry and the gardening knowledge and all the other things he does. Your poem captures a child's way of thinking so well. ☺
posted by
Pat_B
on November 14, 2016 at 2:41 PM
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CCT So many questions when they are little
then they grow up way too fast. very sweet poem.
posted by
Kabu
on November 14, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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