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Have You Ever ...............
Aug 26, 2018, 5:53 PM
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Sat down under the shade of a beautiful old oak tree on a summer day with a slight breeze blowing and enjoying a glass of cold water, or iced tea or lemonade with not a worry in the world?
Benn sitting in your favorite recliner and your old dog rambles over to you and the look on it's face that plainly says, "I need a hug and a good back rub"?
Looked up to the fluffy clouds and saw a cloud formations that looked exactly like some other object?
During a much needed and welcome rain, ran around in the rain until every inch of your clothing was wringing wet?
On a beautiful cloudless night, looked into the skies and saw bright and shiny stars and wondered just far away they were?
See a flock of geese flying in a VEE formation and wondered why one side of the VEE ?was longer than the other?
While in bed at night heard the wailing sound of a steam locomotive whistle and wondered where you would end up if you were aboard that train?
Caught a "skeeter hawk" or June Bug and tied some of your Mother's sewing thread around it before letting it fly off. dragging the thread?
Turned your head skyward and opened your mouth to catch a few falling snow flakes.
Had one of your children or grandchildren run up to you, give you a big hug and tell you, "I love you"?
Caught lightning bugs in the early evening just as they were turning on their "lamps", put them in a jar and then placed the lid with holes in it on top? The hoes were always made with an ice pick.
Told by your Mother it was time to quit playing and get your bath because tomorrow was a school day?
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Yup 12/12***
Aug 26, 2018, 6:06 PM
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 26, 2018, 6:08 PM
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"Yes" to all of the above except grandchildren, even though I have twin 41 year old married daughters. That is a good list of some of life's simple pleasures, viewed through the eyes of someone (like me) who can appreciate the privilege of just "being" and "having been". There are many other things that can be added to the list, like skipping a stone across calm water, hitting a baseball over the fence, catching a football for a first down, winning a foot race in track, getting a special girl to go to a dance, seeing your first covey rise and many more. I get the same feeling watching a Clemson football game, because I can remember the feel of the pads, the uniform, the helmet, the football, the effort and the aches and pains that went along with the results of competition. I am constantly reminded that "We were young once". It's a melancholy feeling of incredible appreciation for the experiences lived and goals achieved. It's a shame it has to end, but thanks for the reminders.
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 26, 2018, 7:31 PM
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I have and it's always good to be reminded of those life blessings. Thank you Joe.
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 26, 2018, 7:35 PM
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Have you ever looked to the sky and saw clouds form a perfect Tiger Paw? Can't wait till Saturday.
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 26, 2018, 7:35 PM
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Have you ever looked to the sky and saw clouds form a perfect Tiger Paw? Can't wait till Saturday.
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Aug 26, 2018, 7:47 PM
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 26, 2018, 7:50 PM
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Have been blessed with them all
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 26, 2018, 7:53 PM
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Or birthed a child and held it to your breast and so many more life’s treasures
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 26, 2018, 10:59 PM
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YES!!!, to all of Joe21's questions (and thanks, man!), and just to say, it's what poetry is made from. My daughter was born a serious premie, at like 25 weeks, and as they whisked her off to the NICU I simply paced the floor and prayed. The doctor came in a little while later and put his hands up in the air and said, "if I had to come into this world as a 25 week old baby, this is the way I would want to do it!!!" I simply fell to my knees... as I do every morning, thanking God for his blessings... She is now majoring in Music Education at Converse College, she plays the organ at Pacolet United Methodist Church which I attend with her every Sunday. And... and... and...
Go Tigers!!!
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yes, I have
Aug 26, 2018, 11:50 PM
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and blessed to have been there
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 27, 2018, 12:18 AM
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"Looked up to the fluffy clouds and saw a cloud formations that looked exactly like some other object?"
Funny that you should ask. Only last week I looked up briefly, and saw a sky full of PAWS. Not sure if that was an omen or what. I was going to take a picture but had left my phone inside the house. In a minute they were gone, but I think it's a sign.
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 27, 2018, 12:30 AM
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Yes I have, Joe.... All of the above ! And every one a blessing. Thanks for the memories !
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 27, 2018, 8:15 AM
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The reason one line of geese flying in a VEE formation is longer ------ there are more geese in that line.
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Re: Have You Ever ...............
Aug 27, 2018, 8:18 AM
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Thanks for sharing. +1
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