The morning ride
In the morning horses ride side by side
They know there out for there morning ride
The dew will shimmer on the glass
The sun will rise and begin its pass
The air is fresh and crisp and clean
You have to know the feel to get what I mean
We climb the rough ‘n’ rocky hill
And in the forest all is still
Two bays and three greys canter in time
As we make our way through the pine
Jesters smooth trot
And eyesores canter
They seem to have a breath taking stride
Oh what a glorious morning ride
One
I climb on his back, coat a glissnen
And then I sit up high and listen
I hear the magpie’s feeble cry
My horse gives a sigh
I give a nudge with my polished boots
“Walk on” I say with a voice that suits
And gladly does my horse do so
Then move on up to a trot of high and low
The horse seems to sense seems to know
That I am more that willing to GO GO GO!
We make a canter
Then I realise
This time I see
The horse and I r1
What do you think of these horse poems can I imporve them?
i like the first one the most. in the first line change 'ride' to a different word since you use it again in the next line. lines 3 %26amp; 4 are future tense but then the next lines are present. didnt care for line 6. good though.
the second one is ok. change line 9 into two separate lines, "the horse seems to sense" "he seems to know". the last line is kinda corny.
Reply:there both good but the morning ride was my favorite.
Reply:Hey! I have to say
you wrote some good poems today.
Reply:aw i like the second one best but both are very nice and i got excited thinking about being out under the sun on my horses back looking at the beautiful sky! *sigh* =)
Reply:the first one is the better one . GREAT! job!
keep it up!
scooter
Saturday, October 24, 2009
What size ride kink should i get?
i'm prolly gon get a ride kink
i ride rails and jumps the same amount
i am 5'10" - 5"11"ish and 155lb.ish, size 10 boot
i'm thinkin a 152 would that be ok on jumps?
my other thought is a 155 but i kinda want a smaller board
What size ride kink should i get?
Yeah go for a 152 for sure, boards like a Kink are supposed to be ridden on the short side and even though you are tall you are quite light in weight so a 152 would be fine. Good luck with the riding.
sweating
i ride rails and jumps the same amount
i am 5'10" - 5"11"ish and 155lb.ish, size 10 boot
i'm thinkin a 152 would that be ok on jumps?
my other thought is a 155 but i kinda want a smaller board
What size ride kink should i get?
Yeah go for a 152 for sure, boards like a Kink are supposed to be ridden on the short side and even though you are tall you are quite light in weight so a 152 would be fine. Good luck with the riding.
sweating
Rider's gear?
Can anyone pls suggest a good gear for a newbie cruiser (VT750) rider? :) I'm looking at...
Tour Master Magnum Leather Jacket
Tour Master Apex Leather Sport Pants (sport pants on cruiser? thye look more protective then deckers...)
Sidi On Road Gore-Tex Boots
Shoei RF-1000 Metallic Helmet
Gloves... can't chose.....
Planning to ride in WA all seasons except winter perhaps. Primary goal is protection, then not cold, not hot.... money is not the question at this point.
Thanks for the advice!
Rider's gear?
Tour master makes very nice riding gear, so you should be fine as far as protection goes. Shoei make great helmets (albiet expensive). I would love to have a pair of sidi boot as they offer great protection and look awesome. I don't know how hot it gets in Washishington, but i wouldn't wear leather in houston. I would have died from the heat if i wasn't wearing a mesh jacket. As far as the pants, i'm sure they'll offer plenty of protection... But i would rather wear a pair of jeans. They make jeans specifically for bikers that have kevlar and armor in the seat and knees. Do a search for "motorcycle jeans" and you'll plenty.
You may as well get some leather gloves just you'll match, (lol). Seriously though, make sure you try on everthing before you buy it to make sure it's comfortable and fits nicely. The main thing you want is protection followed by comfort then style. Make sure your helmet is DOT %26amp; Snell approved.
Also, a lot of people will buy two jackets (one for hot weather, one for cold), but i myself have a jacket with a windproof/waterproof liner and when i wear a light fleece jacket under it, i'm warm down to about 30 degrees F. If you ride in the cold weather BUY INSULATED GLOVES! Hot weather, mesh gloves are amazingly cool.
The sky is the limit when it comes to choices for riding gear. Just try things on to insure propper fit before you buy them.
Reply:check out fox creek leathers.com
Reply:Tour Master Junk. VANSON LEATHERS are the best!!!
Sidi good, but I would recommend you get Oxtar.
Gloves, Held or Alpinestars
Reply:Be sure to look at the heated clothing from either Gerbing or Tourmaster. I use the Gerbing products. Union Ridge riding pants, liner jacket and gloves. Best money I spent to be comfortable while riding. The liner jacket fit under all my riding jacket including my Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh jacket. Add in rain pants and jacket and I am good for sub freezing temps to high 90's. The heated gear has added a couple of months to my riding season.
Good for you to be concerned about the gear to wear for your protection.
Good Luck!
Reply:you will need some type of rain gear, whats better is the 2 piece rain suit with the separate jacket and pants along with the rain-boot covers, and i always carry vinyl latex doctor examination gloves I wear under my riding gloves that keep my hands dry and warm when the rain soaks thru the riding gloves, and I would highly suggest to get the wiper attachment that fits on the finger on your left glove to wipe the rain off your face shield when it rains
sunburn
Tour Master Magnum Leather Jacket
Tour Master Apex Leather Sport Pants (sport pants on cruiser? thye look more protective then deckers...)
Sidi On Road Gore-Tex Boots
Shoei RF-1000 Metallic Helmet
Gloves... can't chose.....
Planning to ride in WA all seasons except winter perhaps. Primary goal is protection, then not cold, not hot.... money is not the question at this point.
Thanks for the advice!
Rider's gear?
Tour master makes very nice riding gear, so you should be fine as far as protection goes. Shoei make great helmets (albiet expensive). I would love to have a pair of sidi boot as they offer great protection and look awesome. I don't know how hot it gets in Washishington, but i wouldn't wear leather in houston. I would have died from the heat if i wasn't wearing a mesh jacket. As far as the pants, i'm sure they'll offer plenty of protection... But i would rather wear a pair of jeans. They make jeans specifically for bikers that have kevlar and armor in the seat and knees. Do a search for "motorcycle jeans" and you'll plenty.
You may as well get some leather gloves just you'll match, (lol). Seriously though, make sure you try on everthing before you buy it to make sure it's comfortable and fits nicely. The main thing you want is protection followed by comfort then style. Make sure your helmet is DOT %26amp; Snell approved.
Also, a lot of people will buy two jackets (one for hot weather, one for cold), but i myself have a jacket with a windproof/waterproof liner and when i wear a light fleece jacket under it, i'm warm down to about 30 degrees F. If you ride in the cold weather BUY INSULATED GLOVES! Hot weather, mesh gloves are amazingly cool.
The sky is the limit when it comes to choices for riding gear. Just try things on to insure propper fit before you buy them.
Reply:check out fox creek leathers.com
Reply:Tour Master Junk. VANSON LEATHERS are the best!!!
Sidi good, but I would recommend you get Oxtar.
Gloves, Held or Alpinestars
Reply:Be sure to look at the heated clothing from either Gerbing or Tourmaster. I use the Gerbing products. Union Ridge riding pants, liner jacket and gloves. Best money I spent to be comfortable while riding. The liner jacket fit under all my riding jacket including my Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh jacket. Add in rain pants and jacket and I am good for sub freezing temps to high 90's. The heated gear has added a couple of months to my riding season.
Good for you to be concerned about the gear to wear for your protection.
Good Luck!
Reply:you will need some type of rain gear, whats better is the 2 piece rain suit with the separate jacket and pants along with the rain-boot covers, and i always carry vinyl latex doctor examination gloves I wear under my riding gloves that keep my hands dry and warm when the rain soaks thru the riding gloves, and I would highly suggest to get the wiper attachment that fits on the finger on your left glove to wipe the rain off your face shield when it rains
sunburn
Sign Humor. And I dont want to hear about how long it is. I can see it myself. Or about how much time i have.?
A sign seen on a restroom dryer at O'Hare Field in Chicago: Do not activate with wet hands.
At a car dealership: The best way to get back on your feet? Miss a car payment.
At A Laundry Shop: How about we refund your money, send you a new one at no charge, close the store and have the manager shot. Would that be satisfactory?
At a Music Store: Out to lunch. Bach at 12:30. Offenbach sooner.
At a number of US military bases: Restricted to unauthorized personnel.
At a pizza shop: 7 days without pizza makes one weak.
At a Santa Fe gas station: We will sell gasoline to anyone in a glass container.
At a tire shop in Milwaukee: Invite us to your next blowout.
At a Towing Company: We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows.
At a Used Car Lot: Second Hand cars in first crash condition.
At an Auto Body Shop: May we have the next dents?
At an optometrist's office: If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place.
At the electric company: We would be delighted if you send in your bill. However, if you don't, you will be.
At the entrance of the large machinery plant: Warning to young ladies: If you wear loose clothes, beware of the machinery. If you wear tight clothes, beware of the machinist.
Billboard on the side of the road: Keep your eyes on the road and stop reading these signs.
Car Lot: The best way to get on your feet....Miss a car payment.
Church sign: To remove worry wrinkles, get your faith lifted.
Door of a plastic surgeon’s office: Hello. May we pick your nose?
English Sign in German Cafe: Mothers, Please Wash Your Hands Before Eating.
Gym: Merry Fitness and a Happy New Rear!
In a Beauty Shop: Dye now!
In a cafeteria: Shoes are required to eat in the cafeteria. Socks can eat any place they want.
In a cleaner’s window: Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed of.
In a counselors office: Growing old is mandatory, growing wise is optional.
In a dentist office: Be true to your teeth or they will be false to you.
In a department store: Bargain Basement Upstairs.
In a dry cleaner's emporium: Drop your pants here.
In a dry cleaner's window: Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed of.
In a farmer’s field: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but be aware that the bull charges.
In a Florida maternity ward: No children allowed.
In a health food shop window: Closed due to illness.
In a hotel during a conference: For anyone who has children and doesn’t know it, there is day care on the first floor.
In a Laundromat: Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out.
In a Los Angeles clothing store: Wonderful bargains for men with 16 and 17 necks.
In a Los Angeles dance hall: Good clean dancing every night but Sunday.
In a Maine restaurant: Open seven days a week and weekends.
In a New York medical building: Mental Health Prevention Center
In a New York restaurant: Customers who find our waitresses rude ought to see the manager.
In a non-smoking area: If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action.
In a Pennsylvania cemetery: Persons are prohibited from picking flowers from any but their own graves.
In a Podiatrist's window: Time wounds all heels.
In a restaurant window: Don't stand there and be hungry, come in and get fed up.
In a safari park: Elephants please stay in your car
In a Tacoma, Washington men's clothing store: 15 men's wool suits - $100 - They won't last an hour!
In a Texas funeral parlor: Ask about our layaway plan.
In a toilet: Toilet out of order. Please use floor below.
In a veterinarian’s waiting room: Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!
In an office building washroom: Toilet out of order. Please use floor below.
In an office: After the tea break, staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board.
In an office: Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday kindly bring it back or further steps will be taken.
In downtown Boston: Callahan Tunnel - NO END
In front of a New Hampshire car wash: If you can't read this, it's time to wash your car.
In the front yard of a funeral home: Drive carefully. We’ll wait.
In the offices of a New Jersey loan company: Ask about our plans for owning your home.
In the vestry of a New England church: Will the last person to leave please see that the perpetual light is extinguished.
In the window of a Kentucky appliance store: Don't kill your wife. Let our washing machine do the dirty work.
In the window of an Oregon general store: Why go elsewhere to be cheated, when you can come here?
Inside a bowling alley: Please be quiet. We need to hear a pin drop.
Maternity Clothes Shop: We are open on Labor Day.
Message on a leaflet: If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons.
Notice in a field: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges.
On a butcher's window: Let me meat your needs.
On a church door: This is the gate of Heaven. Enter ye all by this door. (This door is kept locked because of the draft. Please use side entrance)
On a desk in a reception room: We shoot every 3rd salesman, and the 2nd one just left.
On a display of "I love you only" Valentine cards: Now available in multi-packs.
On a fence: Salesmen welcome. Dog food is expensive.
On a local plumbing company's trucks in NE Pennsylvania: Don’t sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.
On a Maine shop: Our motto is to give our customers the lowest possible prices and workmanship.
On a maternity room door: Push. Push. Push.
On a Music Teacher's door: Out Chopin.
On a New York convalescent home: For the sick and tired of the Episcopal Church
On a plumber's truck: We repair what your husband fixed.
On a repair shop door: We can repair anything. (Please knock hard — bell out of order.)
On a restaurant: Try our fish just for the halibut.
On a roller coaster: Watch your head.
On a Scientist's door: Gone Fission
On a taxidermist's window: We really know our stuff.
On a Tennessee highway: Take notice: when this sign is under water, this road is impassable.
On an electrician's truck: Let us remove your shorts.
On an established New Mexico dry cleaning store: Thirty-eight years on the same spot.
On an United Airlines emergency exit row instruction card: If you cannot read this card...
On another Butcher's window: Pleased to meat you.
On the door of a Computer Store: Out for a quick byte.
On the door of a Music Library: Bach in a min-u-et.
On the grounds of a private school in Connecticut: No trespassing without permission.
On the menu of a New Orleans restaurant: Blackened bluefish
On the wall of a Baltimore estate: Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. - Sisters of Mercy
Outside a country shop in West Virginia: We buy junk and sell antiques.
Outside a disco: Smarts is the most exclusive disco in town. Everyone welcome.
Outside a farm: Horse manure, pre-packed bags, $10. Or, do-it-yourself, $1.
Outside a Hotel: Help! We need inn-experienced people.
Outside a muffler shop: No appointment necessary. We heard you coming.
Outside a photographer’s studio: Out to lunch; if not back by five, out for dinner.
Outside a radiator repair shop: Best place in town to take a leak.
Outside a second-hand store: We exchange anything - bicycles, washing machines etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain.
Pizza shop slogan: 7 days without pizza makes one Weak.
Plumber: We repair what your husband Fixed.
Quicksand warning: Quicksand. Any person passing this point will be drowned. By order of the District Council.
Seen during a conference: For anyone who has children and doesn't know it, there is a day care on the first floor.
Sign at the psychic's Hotline: Don't call us, we'll call you.
This was seen on a car being towed by a large motor home: I go where I'm towed to.
Trucks of a local plumbing company in NE Pennsylvania: Don't sleep with a drip call your plumber.
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International Signs (Mis-Translations)
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Acapulco hotel sign: The manager has personally passed all the water served here.
Athens Hotel: Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the hours of 9 and 11 daily.
Athens, Greece hotel: Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the hours of 9 and 11 A.M. daily.
Austrian hotel catering to skiers: Not to perambulate the corridors in the hours of repose in the boots of ascension.
Bangkok dry cleaners: Drop your trousers here for best results.
Bangkok temple: It is forbidden to enter a woman even a foreigner if dressed as a man.
Belgrade hotel elevator: To move the cabin, push botton for wishing floor. If the cabin should enter more persons, each one should press a number of wishing floor. Driving is then going alphabetically by national order.
Bucharest hotel lobby: The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable.
Budapest zoo: Please do not feed the animals. If you have any suitable food, give it to the guard on duty.
Copenhagen airline ticket office: WE take your bags and send them in all directions.
Czechoslovakian tourist agency: Take one of our horse-driven city tours--we guarantee no miscarriages.
Denmark: in a Copenhagen airline ticket office: We take your bags and send them in all directions.
Finnish washroom faucet: To stop the drip, turn cock to right.
German/Austria: a sign in a hotel catering to skiers read Not to perambulate the corridors in the hours of repose in the boots of ascension.
German/Germany: in a Leipzig elevator: Do not enter the lift backwards, and only when lit up.
Germany's Black forest sign: It is strictly forbidden on our black forest camping site that people of different sex, for instance, men and women, live together in one tent unless they are married with each other for that purpose.
Hong Kong supermarket: For your convenience, we recommend courageous, efficient self-service.
Hong Kong tailor shop: Ladies may have a fit upstairs.
Istanbul hotel corridor sign: Please to evacuate in hall especially which is accompanied by rude noises.
Japanese hotel room: Please to bathe inside the tub.
Japanese hotel: You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid.
Japanese information booklet about a hotel air conditioner: Cooles and Heates: If you want just condition of war in your room, please control yourself.
Kyushi, Japan Detour sign: Stop: Drive Sideways.
Leipzig elevator: Do not enter the lift backwards, and only when lit up.
London department store: Bargain basement upstairs.
London office: After tea break staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board.
Majorcan shop entrance: English well talking.
Majorcan shop entrance: Here speeching American.
Moscow hotel lobby across from a Russian Orthodox monastery: You are welcome to visit the cemetery where famous Russian and Soviet composers, artists and writers are buried daily except Thursday.
Moscow hotel room door: If this is your first visit to the USSR, you are welcome to it.
Norwegian cocktail lounge: Ladies are requested not to have children in the bar.
Paris dress shop: Dresses for street walking.
Paris hotel elevator: Please leave your values at the front desk.
Rhodes tailor shop: Order your summers suit. Because is big rush we will execute customers in strict rotation.
Roman doctor's office: Specialist in women and other diseases.
Rome laundry: Ladies, leave your clothes here and spend the afternoon having a good time.
Sweden: in the window of a Swedish furrier: Fur coats made for ladies from their own skin.
Swiss mountain inn: Special today -- no ice cream.
Thailand: an ad for donkey rides asked Would you like to ride on your own ***?.
Tokyo bar: Special cocktails for the ladies with nuts.
Tokyo hotel: Is forbidden to steal hotel towels please. If you are not person to do such thing is please not to read this notice.
Tokyo shop: Our nylons cost more than common, but you’ll find they are best in the long run.
Vienna hotel: In case of fire, do your utmost to alarm the hotel porter.
Vienna, Austria hotel: In case of fire, do your utmost to alarm the hotel porter.
Yugoslavia: a sign in a hotel read The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chambermaid. Turn to her straightaway.
Yugoslavia: in the Europa Hotel, in Sarajevo, you will find this message on every door: Guests should announce the abandonment of theirs rooms before 12 o'clock, emptying the room at the latest until 14 o'clock, for the use of the room before 5 at the arrival or after the 16 o'clock at the departure, will be billed as one night more..
Zurich hotel: Because of the impropriety of entertaining guests of the opposite sex in the bedroom, it is suggested that the lobby be used for this purpose.
Sign Humor. And I dont want to hear about how long it is. I can see it myself. Or about how much time i have.?
Some of my favorites from the local papers...
"Is your child ready for a bigger bike? Sell the little one in the shopper"
"Free sheep (2). Ewe catch."
Reply:i am getting dizzy,cant go on .just answering for the points.sorry.reading is not one of my strong points.i am sure it is funny so i am going to laugh anyhow hahaha hehe haha coff cof coff hahahahaha loma loma ,whoo there goes my a$% ,dam i am seeing dark now [smile]
Reply:I laughed so hard that I cried too. HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
People are soooo funny sometimes.
I liked the one at the department store: special prices for men and women with 16 and 17 necks.
WHERE DID YOU GET ALL THESE?? (some were repeated)
Reply:thanx! those are good! i know some of them already from a book called 'anguished english'. it's really funny!
Reply:the ones i read were good,heres one we saw it was a restaurant and gas station eat here get gas
Reply:What a hoot! thanks for sharing!
Reply:Funny funny funny and more funny. Too much to read too little time.
Reply:That is the longest one I have ever read all the way through. Just wish it didn't repeat itself so much though. Otherwise funny.
Reply:Funny
Reply:Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs.
Reply:VERY VERY VERY VERY FUNNY. THANKS FOR THE LAUGHS!
Reply:waaaaaaay toooooo loooong.
and
you repeated several of them
skin rashes
At a car dealership: The best way to get back on your feet? Miss a car payment.
At A Laundry Shop: How about we refund your money, send you a new one at no charge, close the store and have the manager shot. Would that be satisfactory?
At a Music Store: Out to lunch. Bach at 12:30. Offenbach sooner.
At a number of US military bases: Restricted to unauthorized personnel.
At a pizza shop: 7 days without pizza makes one weak.
At a Santa Fe gas station: We will sell gasoline to anyone in a glass container.
At a tire shop in Milwaukee: Invite us to your next blowout.
At a Towing Company: We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows.
At a Used Car Lot: Second Hand cars in first crash condition.
At an Auto Body Shop: May we have the next dents?
At an optometrist's office: If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place.
At the electric company: We would be delighted if you send in your bill. However, if you don't, you will be.
At the entrance of the large machinery plant: Warning to young ladies: If you wear loose clothes, beware of the machinery. If you wear tight clothes, beware of the machinist.
Billboard on the side of the road: Keep your eyes on the road and stop reading these signs.
Car Lot: The best way to get on your feet....Miss a car payment.
Church sign: To remove worry wrinkles, get your faith lifted.
Door of a plastic surgeon’s office: Hello. May we pick your nose?
English Sign in German Cafe: Mothers, Please Wash Your Hands Before Eating.
Gym: Merry Fitness and a Happy New Rear!
In a Beauty Shop: Dye now!
In a cafeteria: Shoes are required to eat in the cafeteria. Socks can eat any place they want.
In a cleaner’s window: Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed of.
In a counselors office: Growing old is mandatory, growing wise is optional.
In a dentist office: Be true to your teeth or they will be false to you.
In a department store: Bargain Basement Upstairs.
In a dry cleaner's emporium: Drop your pants here.
In a dry cleaner's window: Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed of.
In a farmer’s field: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but be aware that the bull charges.
In a Florida maternity ward: No children allowed.
In a health food shop window: Closed due to illness.
In a hotel during a conference: For anyone who has children and doesn’t know it, there is day care on the first floor.
In a Laundromat: Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out.
In a Los Angeles clothing store: Wonderful bargains for men with 16 and 17 necks.
In a Los Angeles dance hall: Good clean dancing every night but Sunday.
In a Maine restaurant: Open seven days a week and weekends.
In a New York medical building: Mental Health Prevention Center
In a New York restaurant: Customers who find our waitresses rude ought to see the manager.
In a non-smoking area: If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action.
In a Pennsylvania cemetery: Persons are prohibited from picking flowers from any but their own graves.
In a Podiatrist's window: Time wounds all heels.
In a restaurant window: Don't stand there and be hungry, come in and get fed up.
In a safari park: Elephants please stay in your car
In a Tacoma, Washington men's clothing store: 15 men's wool suits - $100 - They won't last an hour!
In a Texas funeral parlor: Ask about our layaway plan.
In a toilet: Toilet out of order. Please use floor below.
In a veterinarian’s waiting room: Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!
In an office building washroom: Toilet out of order. Please use floor below.
In an office: After the tea break, staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board.
In an office: Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday kindly bring it back or further steps will be taken.
In downtown Boston: Callahan Tunnel - NO END
In front of a New Hampshire car wash: If you can't read this, it's time to wash your car.
In the front yard of a funeral home: Drive carefully. We’ll wait.
In the offices of a New Jersey loan company: Ask about our plans for owning your home.
In the vestry of a New England church: Will the last person to leave please see that the perpetual light is extinguished.
In the window of a Kentucky appliance store: Don't kill your wife. Let our washing machine do the dirty work.
In the window of an Oregon general store: Why go elsewhere to be cheated, when you can come here?
Inside a bowling alley: Please be quiet. We need to hear a pin drop.
Maternity Clothes Shop: We are open on Labor Day.
Message on a leaflet: If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons.
Notice in a field: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges.
On a butcher's window: Let me meat your needs.
On a church door: This is the gate of Heaven. Enter ye all by this door. (This door is kept locked because of the draft. Please use side entrance)
On a desk in a reception room: We shoot every 3rd salesman, and the 2nd one just left.
On a display of "I love you only" Valentine cards: Now available in multi-packs.
On a fence: Salesmen welcome. Dog food is expensive.
On a local plumbing company's trucks in NE Pennsylvania: Don’t sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.
On a Maine shop: Our motto is to give our customers the lowest possible prices and workmanship.
On a maternity room door: Push. Push. Push.
On a Music Teacher's door: Out Chopin.
On a New York convalescent home: For the sick and tired of the Episcopal Church
On a plumber's truck: We repair what your husband fixed.
On a repair shop door: We can repair anything. (Please knock hard — bell out of order.)
On a restaurant: Try our fish just for the halibut.
On a roller coaster: Watch your head.
On a Scientist's door: Gone Fission
On a taxidermist's window: We really know our stuff.
On a Tennessee highway: Take notice: when this sign is under water, this road is impassable.
On an electrician's truck: Let us remove your shorts.
On an established New Mexico dry cleaning store: Thirty-eight years on the same spot.
On an United Airlines emergency exit row instruction card: If you cannot read this card...
On another Butcher's window: Pleased to meat you.
On the door of a Computer Store: Out for a quick byte.
On the door of a Music Library: Bach in a min-u-et.
On the grounds of a private school in Connecticut: No trespassing without permission.
On the menu of a New Orleans restaurant: Blackened bluefish
On the wall of a Baltimore estate: Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. - Sisters of Mercy
Outside a country shop in West Virginia: We buy junk and sell antiques.
Outside a disco: Smarts is the most exclusive disco in town. Everyone welcome.
Outside a farm: Horse manure, pre-packed bags, $10. Or, do-it-yourself, $1.
Outside a Hotel: Help! We need inn-experienced people.
Outside a muffler shop: No appointment necessary. We heard you coming.
Outside a photographer’s studio: Out to lunch; if not back by five, out for dinner.
Outside a radiator repair shop: Best place in town to take a leak.
Outside a second-hand store: We exchange anything - bicycles, washing machines etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain.
Pizza shop slogan: 7 days without pizza makes one Weak.
Plumber: We repair what your husband Fixed.
Quicksand warning: Quicksand. Any person passing this point will be drowned. By order of the District Council.
Seen during a conference: For anyone who has children and doesn't know it, there is a day care on the first floor.
Sign at the psychic's Hotline: Don't call us, we'll call you.
This was seen on a car being towed by a large motor home: I go where I'm towed to.
Trucks of a local plumbing company in NE Pennsylvania: Don't sleep with a drip call your plumber.
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International Signs (Mis-Translations)
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Acapulco hotel sign: The manager has personally passed all the water served here.
Athens Hotel: Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the hours of 9 and 11 daily.
Athens, Greece hotel: Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the hours of 9 and 11 A.M. daily.
Austrian hotel catering to skiers: Not to perambulate the corridors in the hours of repose in the boots of ascension.
Bangkok dry cleaners: Drop your trousers here for best results.
Bangkok temple: It is forbidden to enter a woman even a foreigner if dressed as a man.
Belgrade hotel elevator: To move the cabin, push botton for wishing floor. If the cabin should enter more persons, each one should press a number of wishing floor. Driving is then going alphabetically by national order.
Bucharest hotel lobby: The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable.
Budapest zoo: Please do not feed the animals. If you have any suitable food, give it to the guard on duty.
Copenhagen airline ticket office: WE take your bags and send them in all directions.
Czechoslovakian tourist agency: Take one of our horse-driven city tours--we guarantee no miscarriages.
Denmark: in a Copenhagen airline ticket office: We take your bags and send them in all directions.
Finnish washroom faucet: To stop the drip, turn cock to right.
German/Austria: a sign in a hotel catering to skiers read Not to perambulate the corridors in the hours of repose in the boots of ascension.
German/Germany: in a Leipzig elevator: Do not enter the lift backwards, and only when lit up.
Germany's Black forest sign: It is strictly forbidden on our black forest camping site that people of different sex, for instance, men and women, live together in one tent unless they are married with each other for that purpose.
Hong Kong supermarket: For your convenience, we recommend courageous, efficient self-service.
Hong Kong tailor shop: Ladies may have a fit upstairs.
Istanbul hotel corridor sign: Please to evacuate in hall especially which is accompanied by rude noises.
Japanese hotel room: Please to bathe inside the tub.
Japanese hotel: You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid.
Japanese information booklet about a hotel air conditioner: Cooles and Heates: If you want just condition of war in your room, please control yourself.
Kyushi, Japan Detour sign: Stop: Drive Sideways.
Leipzig elevator: Do not enter the lift backwards, and only when lit up.
London department store: Bargain basement upstairs.
London office: After tea break staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board.
Majorcan shop entrance: English well talking.
Majorcan shop entrance: Here speeching American.
Moscow hotel lobby across from a Russian Orthodox monastery: You are welcome to visit the cemetery where famous Russian and Soviet composers, artists and writers are buried daily except Thursday.
Moscow hotel room door: If this is your first visit to the USSR, you are welcome to it.
Norwegian cocktail lounge: Ladies are requested not to have children in the bar.
Paris dress shop: Dresses for street walking.
Paris hotel elevator: Please leave your values at the front desk.
Rhodes tailor shop: Order your summers suit. Because is big rush we will execute customers in strict rotation.
Roman doctor's office: Specialist in women and other diseases.
Rome laundry: Ladies, leave your clothes here and spend the afternoon having a good time.
Sweden: in the window of a Swedish furrier: Fur coats made for ladies from their own skin.
Swiss mountain inn: Special today -- no ice cream.
Thailand: an ad for donkey rides asked Would you like to ride on your own ***?.
Tokyo bar: Special cocktails for the ladies with nuts.
Tokyo hotel: Is forbidden to steal hotel towels please. If you are not person to do such thing is please not to read this notice.
Tokyo shop: Our nylons cost more than common, but you’ll find they are best in the long run.
Vienna hotel: In case of fire, do your utmost to alarm the hotel porter.
Vienna, Austria hotel: In case of fire, do your utmost to alarm the hotel porter.
Yugoslavia: a sign in a hotel read The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chambermaid. Turn to her straightaway.
Yugoslavia: in the Europa Hotel, in Sarajevo, you will find this message on every door: Guests should announce the abandonment of theirs rooms before 12 o'clock, emptying the room at the latest until 14 o'clock, for the use of the room before 5 at the arrival or after the 16 o'clock at the departure, will be billed as one night more..
Zurich hotel: Because of the impropriety of entertaining guests of the opposite sex in the bedroom, it is suggested that the lobby be used for this purpose.
Sign Humor. And I dont want to hear about how long it is. I can see it myself. Or about how much time i have.?
Some of my favorites from the local papers...
"Is your child ready for a bigger bike? Sell the little one in the shopper"
"Free sheep (2). Ewe catch."
Reply:i am getting dizzy,cant go on .just answering for the points.sorry.reading is not one of my strong points.i am sure it is funny so i am going to laugh anyhow hahaha hehe haha coff cof coff hahahahaha loma loma ,whoo there goes my a$% ,dam i am seeing dark now [smile]
Reply:I laughed so hard that I cried too. HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
People are soooo funny sometimes.
I liked the one at the department store: special prices for men and women with 16 and 17 necks.
WHERE DID YOU GET ALL THESE?? (some were repeated)
Reply:thanx! those are good! i know some of them already from a book called 'anguished english'. it's really funny!
Reply:the ones i read were good,heres one we saw it was a restaurant and gas station eat here get gas
Reply:What a hoot! thanks for sharing!
Reply:Funny funny funny and more funny. Too much to read too little time.
Reply:That is the longest one I have ever read all the way through. Just wish it didn't repeat itself so much though. Otherwise funny.
Reply:Funny
Reply:Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs.
Reply:VERY VERY VERY VERY FUNNY. THANKS FOR THE LAUGHS!
Reply:waaaaaaay toooooo loooong.
and
you repeated several of them
skin rashes
My horse wont stay still?
when i get on my horse she moves right b4 i put my boot in her stirrup i can still get on i have no fear of riding or falling off how can i get her to stop i ride with somone else to and teh other horse does the same thing... Plus the other horse doesnt like to stand still at all how do i fix that 2 she will only stand still when off or had a couple hour ride??????
My horse wont stay still?
First make sure your boot isn't poking her into the shoulder or side as you mount.
If thats not the case, and its not a sore back issue-
She needs a reprimand. She isn't listening, shes giving you the bird and you need to show her you have control over this.
Grab the inside rein and hold it. Place your foot in, horse moves, pull on rein with a quick tug and pop her on the belly with your hand.
Place foot in stirrup again, horse gives you the bird again, reprimand again.
Shouldn't take long ;)
Reply:UNBELEIVABLE! Report It
Reply:Hi, she is just pulling the wool over your eyes, getting away with what she wants! If you can, put her head up against a fence, hold the reins very tight and say WHOA!, before you put your foot in the stirrup. Do not mount until she is still. Once up in the saddle, ask her to back each time. Do this over and over before you allow her to go forward or away from the fence. You're friend needs to do the same thing at the same time. OR, you can hold each horse's head while you mount, and practice over and over before you go to ride. It is not fair to the horse if the other person mounts and goes off, before the other mounts, until your horse learns to stand still. Practice together and practice alone. When you step in the stirrup, and the horse moves, do not mount. Stop and say WHOA! Do not mount until the horse stays grounded, and she will get it. It takes consistancy and patience. It will work. Good luck. :^)
I have been in the horse industry for 40 years as an exhibitor, horse trainer and instructor. I graduated in Animal Science from Cal Poly. I have made many world champions in the Morgan, Arabian, and quarter horse breeds in English, Western, barrel racing and gymkhana events. Many of my students have been world champions and gone on to be trainers and instructors. I raise quarter horses and paints, and also long hair Chihuahuas on my own 40 acre ranch. My 24 year old daughter trains three day eventers and insructs. I am also a vet tech, judge, and school teacher.
Reply:my paint(skibbles) short for scribbles....long story, she did the same thing make her turn bring her head 2 her shoulder make her BACK legs move not the front just the back after a few seconds of this she'll stop so you can get on o n if she does it when you put your boot in the stirrup do the same thing this is hard because you have to hop n look like an idiot till she stops then you can just get on lol brandy lions showed me how to do it to skibbles
Reply:Some good answers there. After ruling out any physical/tack issues. Agree, get a mounting block it is much better for your horse.
If she wants to move her feet when you put your boot in the stirrup then make her move them until she is sick of moving and WANTS to stand still, get on and get off again. Make sure you have a halter on over your bridle and be ready to send her in circles. This takes time for the message to sink in sometimes but it is worth the effort.
Have you ever gotten on and done nothing? Suprise her by not asking her to move forward but just to stop and do nothing. She sounds like she is anticipating what will happen next. Try getting on and asking her to back up instead. Mix it up so she will not know what she should do.
I agree that she is not listening to you and a horse that has its mind elsewhere can be unsafe. Work with your friend as the horses sound like they are bonded together so get your friend to ride away (a very short distance to begin with) and you stay where you are and your friend comes back so they realise they won't die if they don't move off together! Good luck and take the time to get this right even if it means a few weeks/months of not going out riding. You may end up being caught in the stirrup and being dragged if she continues.
Reply:Most horses walk off while mounting because of discomfort caused by pulling the tree of the saddle into the withers when you get on from the ground. You need to use a mounting block or some other higher thing to stand on if possible to spare your horse's back and withers from pain. It's also better for your back and knees. I ride in a treeless saddle and none of my horses move an inch when I get on.
Reply:this'll be brief because many people have answered this question. First make sure that she isn't moving because you are commanding her to. If she is just disrespecting you, then turn her sharply back around and then make her walk back to where you began mounting. Do this until she gets bored and quits. She'll most likely give in, but I don't know your horse, so there's not much telling.
Reply:maybe have someone hold her head as you get on or maybe have her checked out by a vet just in case.
Reply:do you use a mounting block? it might help to... she might move because you're leaning on her- many horses are trained to move away from pressure. or your boot could be poking her.
Reply:When you mount have you tried shortening your right rein? Maybe try having someone hold the horse when you get on, and then stroke the horse to let her know that she did a good job standing still. Good luck!
Reply:If it is a habit and you're sure its not pain related then patience is the only cure. I know because i've cured dozens of horses of this, and the reason they get like it in the first place is because the rider doesn't ever ask them to stand still. When you mount, hold the inside rein short. Keep it really short and let the horse go round and round, make sure you're not using any leg or any aids at all, just sit there until he stops. LET GO THE REIN IMMEDIATELY. If he walks off again, take it up short and let him go round and round till he stops, then let go again. You have to have good timing, he must see that you let go WHEN HE STOPS. You are NOT making him stop, you are teaching him that he is not to GO until you say so. The difference is crucial to the lesson. When he stands still for a time you are happy with, maybe 20 seconds is enough at first, dismount. Take a 5 minute break and start again. You can break this habit in one lesson if you have patience. Don't go for a ride that day, just do the standing lesson. After that, make sure you have time for the lesson before every ride. In a week or two, he won't do it anymore. He just needs to be sure what you want him to do.
Reply:everytime she moves a foot forward get off the mounting block and back her up a few steps and continue if she doesnt stop. Also you could get off and turn her in circles by putting pressure on her hip everytime she moves getting on
Reply:ok lets establish first
its ALWAYS RIDER ERROR so you know its something that your doing
it could be the saddle
miss fitting tack
in pain
nervous
you have let it get away with things
if any body disagrees with me you can email me and tell my why on
denikaquigley@yahoo.com.au
Reply:Have somebody hold her everytime while mounting, so she learns not to walk. Once your on, take your sturips out, let out a deep breath, and just sit. Make sure the person is still holding her. By letting her know your not making her go everytime you get on, she will stop walking off.
Reply:I sure hope that when you mount the horse you are not sticking your toe into her side. If so, the horse is trying to get away from your foot. After a while the horse anticipates this action.
If you are not sticking your foot into her side and she still dances around, try pulling one rein shorter. This will prevent her from walking off before you are seated.
Reply:What everyone else has suggested sounds good. Does she have any other problems while being ridden? This could mean a bad back or other injury...possibly even a fear from the past. If you can get a friend to help hold her while you mount. Every time the horse moves, have your friand move her back to the origional staring position so she doesn't fell like she is getting away with anything. I had the same problem with my mare and doning this seemed to work for her! After she learns that you are the boss she should submit. Also, since you won't be pulling her in the mouth or kicking her to repremend her she should lose any fears of you mounting (if she had any to start). Good luck with your horse! I hope I could help!
Reply:Hey Sweetie,
Well I'm sure that I can help you with your problum. All that you need to do when you "Tack" her is to very slowly, patiently, and quietly alow her to get used to her saddle and the feeling of the saddle and you on her back. When a horse begins to get older, she will begin to get a nervus reaction to the saddle. But, that is very easy to get over IF you know what to do and how to do it. When she begins to move just simply retract your boot from the sturrup, and gently lead her back to the original spot.
Love ToriF
Reply:It counts what is wrong. It could be you put to much weight on the one side to fast. The horse was train that way. It is hard to tell. Can not see you get on.
But to see how it feels find a kid. Get on your hand and knees. And have the kid get on your back. And bounce around lean from side to side. Then you will have a idea of what it feels like.
When you start to retrain. Get some one near to help stop her. But do not get on right away. If you keep taking her out in circles she will do circles. If you use backing then she will back. When you want a horse to stand still. That is what you need to do. So stop her right away before she moves. Once a horse start to move they move.
The person is to help only when needed. Then have the person keep moving farther away. Do not make her stand for a long time right away. Tell her she was good. Horse like dogs like to be told when they are good.
No I do not have any ideal how long it will take to retrain or horse. Do not know you or your horse.
Reply:maybe you could try lunging her to get her xtra energy run out. or give a little yank on the rains and say stand or get on her in a stall and teach her that way my mare does that but i just tell her to stand still and she does.
car makes
My horse wont stay still?
First make sure your boot isn't poking her into the shoulder or side as you mount.
If thats not the case, and its not a sore back issue-
She needs a reprimand. She isn't listening, shes giving you the bird and you need to show her you have control over this.
Grab the inside rein and hold it. Place your foot in, horse moves, pull on rein with a quick tug and pop her on the belly with your hand.
Place foot in stirrup again, horse gives you the bird again, reprimand again.
Shouldn't take long ;)
Reply:UNBELEIVABLE! Report It
Reply:Hi, she is just pulling the wool over your eyes, getting away with what she wants! If you can, put her head up against a fence, hold the reins very tight and say WHOA!, before you put your foot in the stirrup. Do not mount until she is still. Once up in the saddle, ask her to back each time. Do this over and over before you allow her to go forward or away from the fence. You're friend needs to do the same thing at the same time. OR, you can hold each horse's head while you mount, and practice over and over before you go to ride. It is not fair to the horse if the other person mounts and goes off, before the other mounts, until your horse learns to stand still. Practice together and practice alone. When you step in the stirrup, and the horse moves, do not mount. Stop and say WHOA! Do not mount until the horse stays grounded, and she will get it. It takes consistancy and patience. It will work. Good luck. :^)
I have been in the horse industry for 40 years as an exhibitor, horse trainer and instructor. I graduated in Animal Science from Cal Poly. I have made many world champions in the Morgan, Arabian, and quarter horse breeds in English, Western, barrel racing and gymkhana events. Many of my students have been world champions and gone on to be trainers and instructors. I raise quarter horses and paints, and also long hair Chihuahuas on my own 40 acre ranch. My 24 year old daughter trains three day eventers and insructs. I am also a vet tech, judge, and school teacher.
Reply:my paint(skibbles) short for scribbles....long story, she did the same thing make her turn bring her head 2 her shoulder make her BACK legs move not the front just the back after a few seconds of this she'll stop so you can get on o n if she does it when you put your boot in the stirrup do the same thing this is hard because you have to hop n look like an idiot till she stops then you can just get on lol brandy lions showed me how to do it to skibbles
Reply:Some good answers there. After ruling out any physical/tack issues. Agree, get a mounting block it is much better for your horse.
If she wants to move her feet when you put your boot in the stirrup then make her move them until she is sick of moving and WANTS to stand still, get on and get off again. Make sure you have a halter on over your bridle and be ready to send her in circles. This takes time for the message to sink in sometimes but it is worth the effort.
Have you ever gotten on and done nothing? Suprise her by not asking her to move forward but just to stop and do nothing. She sounds like she is anticipating what will happen next. Try getting on and asking her to back up instead. Mix it up so she will not know what she should do.
I agree that she is not listening to you and a horse that has its mind elsewhere can be unsafe. Work with your friend as the horses sound like they are bonded together so get your friend to ride away (a very short distance to begin with) and you stay where you are and your friend comes back so they realise they won't die if they don't move off together! Good luck and take the time to get this right even if it means a few weeks/months of not going out riding. You may end up being caught in the stirrup and being dragged if she continues.
Reply:Most horses walk off while mounting because of discomfort caused by pulling the tree of the saddle into the withers when you get on from the ground. You need to use a mounting block or some other higher thing to stand on if possible to spare your horse's back and withers from pain. It's also better for your back and knees. I ride in a treeless saddle and none of my horses move an inch when I get on.
Reply:this'll be brief because many people have answered this question. First make sure that she isn't moving because you are commanding her to. If she is just disrespecting you, then turn her sharply back around and then make her walk back to where you began mounting. Do this until she gets bored and quits. She'll most likely give in, but I don't know your horse, so there's not much telling.
Reply:maybe have someone hold her head as you get on or maybe have her checked out by a vet just in case.
Reply:do you use a mounting block? it might help to... she might move because you're leaning on her- many horses are trained to move away from pressure. or your boot could be poking her.
Reply:When you mount have you tried shortening your right rein? Maybe try having someone hold the horse when you get on, and then stroke the horse to let her know that she did a good job standing still. Good luck!
Reply:If it is a habit and you're sure its not pain related then patience is the only cure. I know because i've cured dozens of horses of this, and the reason they get like it in the first place is because the rider doesn't ever ask them to stand still. When you mount, hold the inside rein short. Keep it really short and let the horse go round and round, make sure you're not using any leg or any aids at all, just sit there until he stops. LET GO THE REIN IMMEDIATELY. If he walks off again, take it up short and let him go round and round till he stops, then let go again. You have to have good timing, he must see that you let go WHEN HE STOPS. You are NOT making him stop, you are teaching him that he is not to GO until you say so. The difference is crucial to the lesson. When he stands still for a time you are happy with, maybe 20 seconds is enough at first, dismount. Take a 5 minute break and start again. You can break this habit in one lesson if you have patience. Don't go for a ride that day, just do the standing lesson. After that, make sure you have time for the lesson before every ride. In a week or two, he won't do it anymore. He just needs to be sure what you want him to do.
Reply:everytime she moves a foot forward get off the mounting block and back her up a few steps and continue if she doesnt stop. Also you could get off and turn her in circles by putting pressure on her hip everytime she moves getting on
Reply:ok lets establish first
its ALWAYS RIDER ERROR so you know its something that your doing
it could be the saddle
miss fitting tack
in pain
nervous
you have let it get away with things
if any body disagrees with me you can email me and tell my why on
denikaquigley@yahoo.com.au
Reply:Have somebody hold her everytime while mounting, so she learns not to walk. Once your on, take your sturips out, let out a deep breath, and just sit. Make sure the person is still holding her. By letting her know your not making her go everytime you get on, she will stop walking off.
Reply:I sure hope that when you mount the horse you are not sticking your toe into her side. If so, the horse is trying to get away from your foot. After a while the horse anticipates this action.
If you are not sticking your foot into her side and she still dances around, try pulling one rein shorter. This will prevent her from walking off before you are seated.
Reply:What everyone else has suggested sounds good. Does she have any other problems while being ridden? This could mean a bad back or other injury...possibly even a fear from the past. If you can get a friend to help hold her while you mount. Every time the horse moves, have your friand move her back to the origional staring position so she doesn't fell like she is getting away with anything. I had the same problem with my mare and doning this seemed to work for her! After she learns that you are the boss she should submit. Also, since you won't be pulling her in the mouth or kicking her to repremend her she should lose any fears of you mounting (if she had any to start). Good luck with your horse! I hope I could help!
Reply:Hey Sweetie,
Well I'm sure that I can help you with your problum. All that you need to do when you "Tack" her is to very slowly, patiently, and quietly alow her to get used to her saddle and the feeling of the saddle and you on her back. When a horse begins to get older, she will begin to get a nervus reaction to the saddle. But, that is very easy to get over IF you know what to do and how to do it. When she begins to move just simply retract your boot from the sturrup, and gently lead her back to the original spot.
Love ToriF
Reply:It counts what is wrong. It could be you put to much weight on the one side to fast. The horse was train that way. It is hard to tell. Can not see you get on.
But to see how it feels find a kid. Get on your hand and knees. And have the kid get on your back. And bounce around lean from side to side. Then you will have a idea of what it feels like.
When you start to retrain. Get some one near to help stop her. But do not get on right away. If you keep taking her out in circles she will do circles. If you use backing then she will back. When you want a horse to stand still. That is what you need to do. So stop her right away before she moves. Once a horse start to move they move.
The person is to help only when needed. Then have the person keep moving farther away. Do not make her stand for a long time right away. Tell her she was good. Horse like dogs like to be told when they are good.
No I do not have any ideal how long it will take to retrain or horse. Do not know you or your horse.
Reply:maybe you could try lunging her to get her xtra energy run out. or give a little yank on the rains and say stand or get on her in a stall and teach her that way my mare does that but i just tell her to stand still and she does.
car makes
I just recently less than a month ago purchased a mongoose xr250 good bike for the money shifts & rides fine.?
But I was in Walmart %26amp; test rode the Mongoose Blackcomb %26amp; it rode %26amp; shifted like a Cadillac much nicer. Of course I'm not a bike racer or a bmx rider just a casual bike rider 90% on pavement %26amp; maybe on a lite trail. Thinking of trading in the 250 for the Blackcomb their isnt a thing wrong with the 250 %26amp; willing to pay100 bucks to boot. Is this worth the effort for no more than I ride %26amp; where I ride. To go to the expense of getting the best for a dept store bike someone help been battling this decision for a couple day's now %26amp; cant decide on the best thing to do .Is this a good idea.
I just recently less than a month ago purchased a mongoose xr250 good bike for the money shifts %26amp; rides fine.?
I had the 250. For the money, it's a good bike. It's certainly not meant for any rough jumping, or serious mountain biking. The suspension isn't geared for that. It's a good cross-country style bike. If you're just a casual rider, then I'd say "no" to an upgrade. This bike is good for what you do.
As for buying ANYTHING in a Wally World, I'd say "no" again. The bikes are put together by some hack who probably has no clue as to what he/she is doing, as evidenced by the quality of work at just about ANY W/M you go to. You can do a basic check of gears, brakes, etc, and realize they did a crappy job. I had to completely re-tune mine up from the gears to the brakes when I bought it. Buy from a bike store. They specialize, and receive the required training. They can also make solid recommendations as to what's best for your riding habits.
Last word of caution: be careful about the mountain bike bug. I started with the Mongoose 250...and before long, I was up in the thousands+ for a better-quality bike. It's a catchy fever, believe me! Good luck.
Reply:Not a good idea. Within a couple months, the new bike will not shift as new either. The shift cables will stretch over time and need adjustment to keep the shifting up to par.
There is a device called a barrel adjuster at the point where the cable enters the shifter. Tighten your rear shifter by 1/4 of a turn (by turning counter clockwise) and see if this helps. Keep tightening it until you get smooth/reliable shifting.
To adjust your front shifter, put the rear on the largest cog and the front in the middle chainring. Turn the barrel adjuster on the left shifter until you have about 1mm of clearance between your chain and the inner guide on the front derailleur. I just tighten mine until the guide makes contact with the chain, then loosen it until the chain doesn't rub anymore.
I would be certain the shifters and derailleurs on the new bike and your bike are the same type. Buying the new bike will only satisfy your shifting problems temporarily.
If you enjoy riding, consider investing in a quality bike from your local bike shop rather than one from WalMart. The difference in shifters is akin to a cheap knock off golf club and a Taylor Made. You will get a lot more quality and durability from a bike shop, along with service (a word that doesn't exist in Walmart employee training).
flower
I just recently less than a month ago purchased a mongoose xr250 good bike for the money shifts %26amp; rides fine.?
I had the 250. For the money, it's a good bike. It's certainly not meant for any rough jumping, or serious mountain biking. The suspension isn't geared for that. It's a good cross-country style bike. If you're just a casual rider, then I'd say "no" to an upgrade. This bike is good for what you do.
As for buying ANYTHING in a Wally World, I'd say "no" again. The bikes are put together by some hack who probably has no clue as to what he/she is doing, as evidenced by the quality of work at just about ANY W/M you go to. You can do a basic check of gears, brakes, etc, and realize they did a crappy job. I had to completely re-tune mine up from the gears to the brakes when I bought it. Buy from a bike store. They specialize, and receive the required training. They can also make solid recommendations as to what's best for your riding habits.
Last word of caution: be careful about the mountain bike bug. I started with the Mongoose 250...and before long, I was up in the thousands+ for a better-quality bike. It's a catchy fever, believe me! Good luck.
Reply:Not a good idea. Within a couple months, the new bike will not shift as new either. The shift cables will stretch over time and need adjustment to keep the shifting up to par.
There is a device called a barrel adjuster at the point where the cable enters the shifter. Tighten your rear shifter by 1/4 of a turn (by turning counter clockwise) and see if this helps. Keep tightening it until you get smooth/reliable shifting.
To adjust your front shifter, put the rear on the largest cog and the front in the middle chainring. Turn the barrel adjuster on the left shifter until you have about 1mm of clearance between your chain and the inner guide on the front derailleur. I just tighten mine until the guide makes contact with the chain, then loosen it until the chain doesn't rub anymore.
I would be certain the shifters and derailleurs on the new bike and your bike are the same type. Buying the new bike will only satisfy your shifting problems temporarily.
If you enjoy riding, consider investing in a quality bike from your local bike shop rather than one from WalMart. The difference in shifters is akin to a cheap knock off golf club and a Taylor Made. You will get a lot more quality and durability from a bike shop, along with service (a word that doesn't exist in Walmart employee training).
flower
When you watched TV as a kid did you think everything about Roy Roger and Dale Evens was real?
Did you think that other programs were real, like Sky King, or Gene Autry? I remember thinking when we moved to California from Florida that I was going to have my own horse and live on a ranch. I even had a named picked out for my horse. I would get to wear boots and a hat and clothes just like Dale Evens and ride my horse to school. I just knew the towns were like wild west and I would have to be careful of the bad guys. I was so disappointed to find California was just like Florida.
When you watched TV as a kid did you think everything about Roy Roger and Dale Evens was real?
Everything was real when I was watching those shows...Sky King made me want to be a pilot. Roy Rogers made me want to get a horse, and I still want a Jeep.
Now that I'm an adult, I want to see the deleted scenes where Dale Evans hauls Roy off his horse and into the boudoir...
Reply:They were a bit before my time though not far. I never did take television to serious. I remember once telling my mother during a horror movie that there wasn't anything to be afraid of that it was only paper. I have always been a huge fan of Hollywood though.
Reply:Awe . .How cute . .I think so, I probably would have been disappointed as well. As Dorthy put it . .it's the lesson learned "There's no place like home"
Reply:I never watch this bagaça. I like Sundão of the Faustão.
Ok?
Reply:Sure did
Reply:We lived in Maryland, and I figured that all the wide open spaces on T.V. were just someone's big back yard or Hollywood props. I thought the whole world was one big city, full of big gray buildings.
When the Air Force transferred Dad to Texas, I was greatly relieved to find out that the wide open spaces and countryside were more plentiful than the citiscapes.
We moved to a huge city in Texas, and I was amazed at how big and blue the sky was. It's still not that far a drive to get to the wide open spaces... but time is not always on my side, so here I am, in my 40's, in a big, big city in Texas.
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I do remember Dale Evans Rogers... I even sat behind her, in the 70's, on Branniff airplane, once..
Reply:No. Thought they were all staged for amusement value.
Reply:cant help u
Reply:When I was a kid..it was just another show..but now that I am older I think about them as real people..Also, do you think Clint Black looks like Roy when he was younger? Most people I know don't even remember Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
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When you watched TV as a kid did you think everything about Roy Roger and Dale Evens was real?
Everything was real when I was watching those shows...Sky King made me want to be a pilot. Roy Rogers made me want to get a horse, and I still want a Jeep.
Now that I'm an adult, I want to see the deleted scenes where Dale Evans hauls Roy off his horse and into the boudoir...
Reply:They were a bit before my time though not far. I never did take television to serious. I remember once telling my mother during a horror movie that there wasn't anything to be afraid of that it was only paper. I have always been a huge fan of Hollywood though.
Reply:Awe . .How cute . .I think so, I probably would have been disappointed as well. As Dorthy put it . .it's the lesson learned "There's no place like home"
Reply:I never watch this bagaça. I like Sundão of the Faustão.
Ok?
Reply:Sure did
Reply:We lived in Maryland, and I figured that all the wide open spaces on T.V. were just someone's big back yard or Hollywood props. I thought the whole world was one big city, full of big gray buildings.
When the Air Force transferred Dad to Texas, I was greatly relieved to find out that the wide open spaces and countryside were more plentiful than the citiscapes.
We moved to a huge city in Texas, and I was amazed at how big and blue the sky was. It's still not that far a drive to get to the wide open spaces... but time is not always on my side, so here I am, in my 40's, in a big, big city in Texas.
**EDIT**
I do remember Dale Evans Rogers... I even sat behind her, in the 70's, on Branniff airplane, once..
Reply:No. Thought they were all staged for amusement value.
Reply:cant help u
Reply:When I was a kid..it was just another show..but now that I am older I think about them as real people..Also, do you think Clint Black looks like Roy when he was younger? Most people I know don't even remember Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
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What is good park snowboard?
I have Size 11.5 boots but 6 ft 190 lbs. I currentls have an 06 Ride Decade 165 wide and I think its killing me in the park- its good for geting up speed and cruising, but I don't think I'll be able to spin anything bigger than a 3
What is good park snowboard?
well sense everyone and there mother has said burton boards so much is this post...im going to give you another option. the K2 World Wide Weapon is a amazing park board....its very wide and SUPER flexiable its amazing i love it so much.
Reply:Boards like the Rome Artifact, K2 WWW and Burton Dominant etc are all good park boards but as far as i know they don't come in wide sizes so they wouldent be any good for you. The Rome machine would be a good board for you its basically a Rome Artifact but in a wider size also the Nitro MFM and Option Makinen in the wider sizes are worth a look.
Reply:Burton Dominant
From sketch landings to life-or-death street rails, the Dominant™ rages harder than Rambo on roids. With the chassis locked and reloaded with our new Park Fly™ core powered up with Infinite Ride® technology, get ready for ramped up pop, stability and snow-sensitivity. Also available in the Slick for bite-free slides on everything in sight.
go out and buy it. it is sweeeeeeet.
hope this helps
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Reply:go to burtonsnowboards.com they have their boards organized so you can tell what is what
Reply:One other you might want to check out is the Nitro MFM midwide. Perfect for thouse guys with the 11 to 12 foot that dont want to fo all the way to a wide. Super poppy and responsive.
Reply:Burton Blunt.
Reply:ROME ARTIFACT!!! those boards are sick park boards im gonna get one!
http://www.romesnowboards.com/product/bo...
Reply:I love Burton, but the Dominant is pretty weak. Unless you're a jibber and just want to ride rails and boxes stay away from the Dom, it's way too soft to make a great park board. Also, it'll be too narrow with your 11.5's. If you want a Burton, go with the twin 161....it's a mid wide twin that'll work great with your size feet and still rock the park pretty well.
That said, for park riding you can do better than Burton in my opinion. I love Santa Cruz boards for the park. Their TT designs are awesome. Check out the 160 Seth Huot TT or the Park TT.
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What is good park snowboard?
well sense everyone and there mother has said burton boards so much is this post...im going to give you another option. the K2 World Wide Weapon is a amazing park board....its very wide and SUPER flexiable its amazing i love it so much.
Reply:Boards like the Rome Artifact, K2 WWW and Burton Dominant etc are all good park boards but as far as i know they don't come in wide sizes so they wouldent be any good for you. The Rome machine would be a good board for you its basically a Rome Artifact but in a wider size also the Nitro MFM and Option Makinen in the wider sizes are worth a look.
Reply:Burton Dominant
From sketch landings to life-or-death street rails, the Dominant™ rages harder than Rambo on roids. With the chassis locked and reloaded with our new Park Fly™ core powered up with Infinite Ride® technology, get ready for ramped up pop, stability and snow-sensitivity. Also available in the Slick for bite-free slides on everything in sight.
go out and buy it. it is sweeeeeeet.
hope this helps
latter
Reply:go to burtonsnowboards.com they have their boards organized so you can tell what is what
Reply:One other you might want to check out is the Nitro MFM midwide. Perfect for thouse guys with the 11 to 12 foot that dont want to fo all the way to a wide. Super poppy and responsive.
Reply:Burton Blunt.
Reply:ROME ARTIFACT!!! those boards are sick park boards im gonna get one!
http://www.romesnowboards.com/product/bo...
Reply:I love Burton, but the Dominant is pretty weak. Unless you're a jibber and just want to ride rails and boxes stay away from the Dom, it's way too soft to make a great park board. Also, it'll be too narrow with your 11.5's. If you want a Burton, go with the twin 161....it's a mid wide twin that'll work great with your size feet and still rock the park pretty well.
That said, for park riding you can do better than Burton in my opinion. I love Santa Cruz boards for the park. Their TT designs are awesome. Check out the 160 Seth Huot TT or the Park TT.
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What is a bkside 9 in snowboarding tricks??
ive heard a lot about the bkside 9 but i dont know hat it is any one know???
And is there any good websites for cheap snowboard boots which are good and have good brands like salomon and ride and K2 and others
?
Thanks
What is a bkside 9 in snowboarding tricks??
backside 9 is 2 1/2 rotations Spun backside. A backside spin is when you spin with your back facing down the mountain. If your goofy that would be spinning to your left. Regular footed you would be spinning to the right.
Great places to find sick deals are
theclickworldwide.com
dogfunk.com
ccs.com
backcountry.com
Reply:Spinning 900 Degrees looking over your uphill shoulder as you take off.
On the boots....Go try some on rather than buy online - the best brand at the cheapest price isn't a good deal at all if the boots don't fit perfectly 'cause you'll ride like a goof.
It's the most important part of the set up bro, i'd invest whatever it takes in the boots and buy the board/bindings online.
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And is there any good websites for cheap snowboard boots which are good and have good brands like salomon and ride and K2 and others
?
Thanks
What is a bkside 9 in snowboarding tricks??
backside 9 is 2 1/2 rotations Spun backside. A backside spin is when you spin with your back facing down the mountain. If your goofy that would be spinning to your left. Regular footed you would be spinning to the right.
Great places to find sick deals are
theclickworldwide.com
dogfunk.com
ccs.com
backcountry.com
Reply:Spinning 900 Degrees looking over your uphill shoulder as you take off.
On the boots....Go try some on rather than buy online - the best brand at the cheapest price isn't a good deal at all if the boots don't fit perfectly 'cause you'll ride like a goof.
It's the most important part of the set up bro, i'd invest whatever it takes in the boots and buy the board/bindings online.
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Snowboarders - how much should your feet/legs hurt while boarding?
I have a pair of boots that are my shoe size (12) but they hurt like a mofo after only half a run. I have to loosen them up and ride like that the rest of the day. They are pretty old Vans "Fargo" boot. Should they be hurting at all? What brands are good for comfortable boots? thanks!
Snowboarders - how much should your feet/legs hurt while boarding?
if they hurt at all, something's wrong.
Reply:Your boots may be the right size length wise but they might be the wrong size width wise and shape wise. When buying boots its best to try on a range of boots made by different brands and go with the ones that fit your feet the best. They should be tight but still comfortable, your toes should brush against the front of the boot, and when you lift your heel off the ground the heel of the boot should move with your foot rather than your foot pulling up through the boot. The most comfortable boots ive ever had are Northwave but they might not be right for you especially if you have a wide foot. Some other good makes for boots that are worth checking out are Vans, DC, Salomon and Thirty Two.
I would imagine your boots arnt a good fit for your feet and thats why you are getting alot of pain. But if you are a new rider it could be down to poor posture when riding i had this problem when i started. I used to lean backwards at times and id have more weight on the back foot than the front foot, and when turning id twist my body rather than shift my weight properly and my feet would suffer because of this. Hope this helps, Good Luck.
Reply:Your legs are probly supposed to get sore when your starting or if you dont have that much stregth
Your feet prolly shouldnt hurt, its got to be the boot
Reply:that used to happen to me all the time. your boots should never hurt, i think you need a new pair.
Reply:Get refitted correctly at a ski shop with a new pair of boots. Some brands fit and feel differently, so make sure your shoe size is right. Sometimes the position of your bindings can make your whole foot sore, so it depends on which part of your feet hurt - the sole, balls, ankle?
Anyway - my man rides Burton Freestyle boots and loves them.
Reply:your're not supposed to hurt ....
Reply:I used to have a pair of boots that were too tight. My feet always cramped up. I finally got a bigger size and no problems. Try wearing a very thin sock and see if that makes a difference. Also don't crank your bindings too tight across your foot. That can cause problems too.
And if it is the first day of the season, your legs are going to hurt, unless you've kept yourself in super shape over the summer.
Reply:If you're new to snowboarding your legs and feet will hurt a lot.
If you're not new, i would recommend getting a different size that fits better.
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Snowboarders - how much should your feet/legs hurt while boarding?
if they hurt at all, something's wrong.
Reply:Your boots may be the right size length wise but they might be the wrong size width wise and shape wise. When buying boots its best to try on a range of boots made by different brands and go with the ones that fit your feet the best. They should be tight but still comfortable, your toes should brush against the front of the boot, and when you lift your heel off the ground the heel of the boot should move with your foot rather than your foot pulling up through the boot. The most comfortable boots ive ever had are Northwave but they might not be right for you especially if you have a wide foot. Some other good makes for boots that are worth checking out are Vans, DC, Salomon and Thirty Two.
I would imagine your boots arnt a good fit for your feet and thats why you are getting alot of pain. But if you are a new rider it could be down to poor posture when riding i had this problem when i started. I used to lean backwards at times and id have more weight on the back foot than the front foot, and when turning id twist my body rather than shift my weight properly and my feet would suffer because of this. Hope this helps, Good Luck.
Reply:Your legs are probly supposed to get sore when your starting or if you dont have that much stregth
Your feet prolly shouldnt hurt, its got to be the boot
Reply:that used to happen to me all the time. your boots should never hurt, i think you need a new pair.
Reply:Get refitted correctly at a ski shop with a new pair of boots. Some brands fit and feel differently, so make sure your shoe size is right. Sometimes the position of your bindings can make your whole foot sore, so it depends on which part of your feet hurt - the sole, balls, ankle?
Anyway - my man rides Burton Freestyle boots and loves them.
Reply:your're not supposed to hurt ....
Reply:I used to have a pair of boots that were too tight. My feet always cramped up. I finally got a bigger size and no problems. Try wearing a very thin sock and see if that makes a difference. Also don't crank your bindings too tight across your foot. That can cause problems too.
And if it is the first day of the season, your legs are going to hurt, unless you've kept yourself in super shape over the summer.
Reply:If you're new to snowboarding your legs and feet will hurt a lot.
If you're not new, i would recommend getting a different size that fits better.
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Snowboard equip?
ok im just checkin to see if this is a good combo to buy, give suggestions if you want:
im 5.3, 100 lbs and 13 yrs old.:
-morrow peak 146 (right size for park/freestlye?)
OR a Ride team micron 142 (too small?)
-burton custom bindings:M
-burton moto boots size: 9/9.5
im sure about gettin the burton customs and motos but im not sure about the board. i tried out a 140 cm board, and it was decent i guess, but im not sure.
thanks for the help
Snowboard equip?
I have Burton Bindings and Motos I really like them and the comfort. Good board. I would go bigger... you are going to grow into the board. Investing a lot of money and then growing out of it will be a waste of cash.
Reply:the boots and bindings are good can't go wrong with burton but i would invest in a better and bigger board morrow isn't the greatest brand
Reply:First, for the bindings and boots. Burton Customs are very soft bindings, where as the missions are stiffer and more responsive. The customs are going to be better for jibbing and tweakability, and will also be more forgiving on landings, however, I would suggest the missions over customs if you don't do a ton of jibbing, and you stray away from the park. Boot wise, either of those would be a decent choice, but I'd go with the rulers over the motos. Though honestly I'd prefer to stay away from the speedzone lacing and go with traditional laces, but if you like the speedzones, they'll do fine.
Board wise, a 146 might be a bit large if your riding freestyle, and a 140-142 might suit you better, however considering you are 13, I'm sure you'll grow into the 146 in no time. I would personally stay away from morrow products as well, look into some Gnu, Nitro and Ride boards, both are good brands, and off the top of my head they make some boards that suit what you are looking for.
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im 5.3, 100 lbs and 13 yrs old.:
-morrow peak 146 (right size for park/freestlye?)
OR a Ride team micron 142 (too small?)
-burton custom bindings:M
-burton moto boots size: 9/9.5
im sure about gettin the burton customs and motos but im not sure about the board. i tried out a 140 cm board, and it was decent i guess, but im not sure.
thanks for the help
Snowboard equip?
I have Burton Bindings and Motos I really like them and the comfort. Good board. I would go bigger... you are going to grow into the board. Investing a lot of money and then growing out of it will be a waste of cash.
Reply:the boots and bindings are good can't go wrong with burton but i would invest in a better and bigger board morrow isn't the greatest brand
Reply:First, for the bindings and boots. Burton Customs are very soft bindings, where as the missions are stiffer and more responsive. The customs are going to be better for jibbing and tweakability, and will also be more forgiving on landings, however, I would suggest the missions over customs if you don't do a ton of jibbing, and you stray away from the park. Boot wise, either of those would be a decent choice, but I'd go with the rulers over the motos. Though honestly I'd prefer to stay away from the speedzone lacing and go with traditional laces, but if you like the speedzones, they'll do fine.
Board wise, a 146 might be a bit large if your riding freestyle, and a 140-142 might suit you better, however considering you are 13, I'm sure you'll grow into the 146 in no time. I would personally stay away from morrow products as well, look into some Gnu, Nitro and Ride boards, both are good brands, and off the top of my head they make some boards that suit what you are looking for.
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Environment Pre: Christmas Quiz!?
Q1 Is a White Christmas in the UK?
a) 25 snowflakes falling anywhere in the UK?
b) visible snow coverage on rooftops in five UK cities including London?
c) a single snowflake falling?
d) a Bing Crosby movie?
e) clear evidence that global warming is real?
Q2 The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. Where did it originally grow?
a) Canada
b) Mexico
c) England
d) Spain
e) North Pole
Q3 In Victorian England, how did Norfolk Turkeys Get to market in London?
a) Walked in leather or sacking boots to protect their feet
b) On Santa's sleigh
c) Rode on turkey horse and carriages
d) They didn't it was only Goose not turkey that was eaten in Victorian England.
Q4 It is better to hang your stockings on the washing line because?
a) Global warming means they dry much better?
b) Santa is getting far too old to climb down chimneys?
c) Everybody has converted to wood burning stoves?
d) Elves obviously steal them from the tumble dryer?
Don't forget! Come back for the Answers in 2 days
Environment Pre: Christmas Quiz!?
Oh boy I'm not going to do very well on this one.
1) D
2) B
3) A
4) D except it's not elves, it's underpants gnomes!
Reply:Q1 Is a White Christmas in the UK?
d) a Bing Crosby song
Q2 The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. Where did it originally grow?
b) Mexico
Q3 In Victorian England, how did Norfolk Turkeys Get to market in London?
a) Walked in leather or sacking boots to protect their feet
Q4 It is better to hang your stockings on the washing line because?
a) Global warming means they dry much better.
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Reply:E- clear evidence that global warming is real
B- Mexico
D -Goose not Turkey
A- they dry much faster ???
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a) 25 snowflakes falling anywhere in the UK?
b) visible snow coverage on rooftops in five UK cities including London?
c) a single snowflake falling?
d) a Bing Crosby movie?
e) clear evidence that global warming is real?
Q2 The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. Where did it originally grow?
a) Canada
b) Mexico
c) England
d) Spain
e) North Pole
Q3 In Victorian England, how did Norfolk Turkeys Get to market in London?
a) Walked in leather or sacking boots to protect their feet
b) On Santa's sleigh
c) Rode on turkey horse and carriages
d) They didn't it was only Goose not turkey that was eaten in Victorian England.
Q4 It is better to hang your stockings on the washing line because?
a) Global warming means they dry much better?
b) Santa is getting far too old to climb down chimneys?
c) Everybody has converted to wood burning stoves?
d) Elves obviously steal them from the tumble dryer?
Don't forget! Come back for the Answers in 2 days
Environment Pre: Christmas Quiz!?
Oh boy I'm not going to do very well on this one.
1) D
2) B
3) A
4) D except it's not elves, it's underpants gnomes!
Reply:Q1 Is a White Christmas in the UK?
d) a Bing Crosby song
Q2 The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. Where did it originally grow?
b) Mexico
Q3 In Victorian England, how did Norfolk Turkeys Get to market in London?
a) Walked in leather or sacking boots to protect their feet
Q4 It is better to hang your stockings on the washing line because?
a) Global warming means they dry much better.
from a Yank
Reply:E- clear evidence that global warming is real
B- Mexico
D -Goose not Turkey
A- they dry much faster ???
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Do any film buffs or smart searchers know the name of this movie?
I came in the middle of this movie and I would rather wait to rent it. It seems pretty good from what I've seen.
It is colored. It has a dark haired woman named Eva in it, she rides a beautiful white horse while wearing a beautiful long grey dress, black boots, and long slender gloves, in the forest. She sees a man sleeping under a tree %26amp; startles him. She insists he take her coin for good luck where he is going (America or the Congo was mentioned so I assume they are in Europe). The man with scars on him gives her a necklace/medallion and tells her he is going far away. When the lady returns from her long ride, a man is suspicious of her having been away for so long and thinks the necklace or medallion is from one of her lovers and thinks that it is in cheap taste. She said that it came from a wretch at the monastery and won't be talked to that way and walks or runs off.
The dress style is old, like before the days of cars.
Do any film buffs or smart searchers know the name of this movie?
i do not know the title, but this does sound fascinating.
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It is colored. It has a dark haired woman named Eva in it, she rides a beautiful white horse while wearing a beautiful long grey dress, black boots, and long slender gloves, in the forest. She sees a man sleeping under a tree %26amp; startles him. She insists he take her coin for good luck where he is going (America or the Congo was mentioned so I assume they are in Europe). The man with scars on him gives her a necklace/medallion and tells her he is going far away. When the lady returns from her long ride, a man is suspicious of her having been away for so long and thinks the necklace or medallion is from one of her lovers and thinks that it is in cheap taste. She said that it came from a wretch at the monastery and won't be talked to that way and walks or runs off.
The dress style is old, like before the days of cars.
Do any film buffs or smart searchers know the name of this movie?
i do not know the title, but this does sound fascinating.
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I'm taking a trip to texas?
What kind of boots should I buy??
do I need to know how to ride a horse?
someone told me they don't have air conditioning..
what should I do??
I'm taking a trip to texas?
Yep, us people out here in the West still have to put our wagons in a circle at night so them thar dang Injuns don't attack after dark. Be careful or they'll scalp ya.
Reply:Any big Texas city is like most any other huge city anywhere... freeways full of parked cars in traffic jams... smog... and yes air conditioning lol. Come dressed as you are...
Reply:You don't need boots, you don't need to know to ride a hourse. And all Homes Houses have AC.
Reply:well, the pointy boots are better at killin' critters that get in the way - except for the flying roaches. and folks will be more impressed if you can ride a longhorn.
Reply:You should buy those thigh high leather boots w/ stiletto heals, you'll be riding horses alright.
Wear very little, also get u the biggest sombrero you can find cuz aint no such thing as airconditioners.
Let me know when ur comin on down, so I can meet u at the airport w/ my chaps on %26amp; take u for a ride on my appaloosa.
Reply:You should not freak out about it because its just like the rest of the country but hotter
Reply:cowboy boots and for the rest they will help with the hores and yes they have AC.
Reply:If you are wanting boots because you just want to dress western just get what is comfortable. If you want to impress somebody? Well there is Rattlesnake skin boots, they go with just about anything you can wear. You really don't need to know how to ride a horse unless you plan to try and ride by yourself. I don't know where your from but like most places they have tour guides and the horse's are gentle. And I don't know who told you we don't have AC, lol, now there are some people that may not be able to afford AC but the most of us do have it.
What should you do? Just sit back and enjoy the ride. Going to San Antonio, enjoy the River Walk, Hemisphere Tower and Breckenridge Park and while your there you can visit the zoo and ride some horses. There is also Sea World, Fiesta Texas which is like Six Flags.
Guess you can tell where I'm from, lol. But for the most part, just have fun and don't forget to take a camera.
Hope this helped and have a Blessed Day. Slowboy
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do I need to know how to ride a horse?
someone told me they don't have air conditioning..
what should I do??
I'm taking a trip to texas?
Yep, us people out here in the West still have to put our wagons in a circle at night so them thar dang Injuns don't attack after dark. Be careful or they'll scalp ya.
Reply:Any big Texas city is like most any other huge city anywhere... freeways full of parked cars in traffic jams... smog... and yes air conditioning lol. Come dressed as you are...
Reply:You don't need boots, you don't need to know to ride a hourse. And all Homes Houses have AC.
Reply:well, the pointy boots are better at killin' critters that get in the way - except for the flying roaches. and folks will be more impressed if you can ride a longhorn.
Reply:You should buy those thigh high leather boots w/ stiletto heals, you'll be riding horses alright.
Wear very little, also get u the biggest sombrero you can find cuz aint no such thing as airconditioners.
Let me know when ur comin on down, so I can meet u at the airport w/ my chaps on %26amp; take u for a ride on my appaloosa.
Reply:You should not freak out about it because its just like the rest of the country but hotter
Reply:cowboy boots and for the rest they will help with the hores and yes they have AC.
Reply:If you are wanting boots because you just want to dress western just get what is comfortable. If you want to impress somebody? Well there is Rattlesnake skin boots, they go with just about anything you can wear. You really don't need to know how to ride a horse unless you plan to try and ride by yourself. I don't know where your from but like most places they have tour guides and the horse's are gentle. And I don't know who told you we don't have AC, lol, now there are some people that may not be able to afford AC but the most of us do have it.
What should you do? Just sit back and enjoy the ride. Going to San Antonio, enjoy the River Walk, Hemisphere Tower and Breckenridge Park and while your there you can visit the zoo and ride some horses. There is also Sea World, Fiesta Texas which is like Six Flags.
Guess you can tell where I'm from, lol. But for the most part, just have fun and don't forget to take a camera.
Hope this helped and have a Blessed Day. Slowboy
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The gunfight poem, is my poem funny?
I rode into this one horse town
And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
The gunfight poem, is my poem funny?
yeah its funny and creartive but some of your lines/syllables don't match up very well.
Reply:A good "POEM"
I like it very much
Reply:LOL.It really made me laugh.thanks for sharing!!!!!
Reply:it's cute and very creative. i like it. and very funny,
Reply:I love it, caught my interest right away to where I couldn't stop reading until the end. You should keep writing, you got some talent there, don't waste it. Also thanks for sharing that, you don't see that in here.
Reply:I liked the tale, but the poetry value is very limited
Reply:yes it is funny really creative too
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And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
The gunfight poem, is my poem funny?
yeah its funny and creartive but some of your lines/syllables don't match up very well.
Reply:A good "POEM"
I like it very much
Reply:LOL.It really made me laugh.thanks for sharing!!!!!
Reply:it's cute and very creative. i like it. and very funny,
Reply:I love it, caught my interest right away to where I couldn't stop reading until the end. You should keep writing, you got some talent there, don't waste it. Also thanks for sharing that, you don't see that in here.
Reply:I liked the tale, but the poetry value is very limited
Reply:yes it is funny really creative too
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A gunfight poem. please rate 1 - 10 1 being the worst?
I rode into this one horse town
And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not this it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
A gunfight poem. please rate 1 - 10 1 being the worst?
Not bad!! Maybe i'll give u 8/10. Thanks for the joke
Reply:haha ish
i think
7/10
x
did you write it yourself?
Reply:A simple-style poem. But not bad. I give it a 6. Good job!
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And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not this it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
A gunfight poem. please rate 1 - 10 1 being the worst?
Not bad!! Maybe i'll give u 8/10. Thanks for the joke
Reply:haha ish
i think
7/10
x
did you write it yourself?
Reply:A simple-style poem. But not bad. I give it a 6. Good job!
cat skin problem
My humorous western poem?
I rode into this one horse town
And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
My humorous western poem?
Very funny. My only suggestion would be to consider expanding the vocabulary. Your frequent use of one-syllable words gives it a very staccato sound.
Reply:It's fine. a couple of minor things: mothers (plural)
one-horse town
Just because there were two shots fired does not mean anything was hit.
I told him, "High! This suit is rented!"
One last thing: you use "This one" "one" and dull verbs like "go" "say" "step" repeatedly. Find some busier, more exact verbs to use. like "slid," "flying," "Jumping," "glare," etc.
It is a great idea, just needs to be "juiced up" a bit.
Read "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White. Memorize it.
Keep writing....
Reply:nice poem
Reply:Really cute poem. . But the 4th sentence in paragraph one and two does not flow as well. .
Reply:Cute! You should enter it into a poetry contest!
develop skin cancer
And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
My humorous western poem?
Very funny. My only suggestion would be to consider expanding the vocabulary. Your frequent use of one-syllable words gives it a very staccato sound.
Reply:It's fine. a couple of minor things: mothers (plural)
one-horse town
Just because there were two shots fired does not mean anything was hit.
I told him, "High! This suit is rented!"
One last thing: you use "This one" "one" and dull verbs like "go" "say" "step" repeatedly. Find some busier, more exact verbs to use. like "slid," "flying," "Jumping," "glare," etc.
It is a great idea, just needs to be "juiced up" a bit.
Read "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White. Memorize it.
Keep writing....
Reply:nice poem
Reply:Really cute poem. . But the 4th sentence in paragraph one and two does not flow as well. .
Reply:Cute! You should enter it into a poetry contest!
develop skin cancer
Is my western poem funny?
I rode into this one horse town
And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
Is my western poem funny?
lol yea nice, u should go into poety as a career
Reply:About a 6.5. Don't quit your day job. Thanks, it is cute.
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And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
Is my western poem funny?
lol yea nice, u should go into poety as a career
Reply:About a 6.5. Don't quit your day job. Thanks, it is cute.
microsoft excel
My poem, The gunfight, is it funny?
I rode into this one horse town
And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
My poem, The gunfight, is it funny?
Good poem - a little funny
nanny
And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
My poem, The gunfight, is it funny?
Good poem - a little funny
nanny
Is my Western poem, The Gunfight funny?
I rode into this one horse town
And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
Is my Western poem, The Gunfight funny?
Oh too lengthy my dear !
windows media player 11
And off my horse my boots go down
I step into this one saloon
But they said they'd be closing soon
It's not that it is getting late
There's a gunfight going that won't wait
I think I'll stay and stick around
Just to see the one that will go down
The gunfight will go on at noon
I check my watch, it's coming soon
I see two men with holsters on
We'll see which gun is fastest drawn
They stare each other in the face
The town is there, they pack the place
A preacher says some lines he read
Two mother's pray alone instead
They then look each other in the eye
Two shots ring out, and one will die
The one shot low, last breath he vented
I told him high, this suit is rented
Is my Western poem, The Gunfight funny?
Oh too lengthy my dear !
windows media player 11
What size board do i need?
i'm 6 '1
weigh 185
size 13 boot
i'm looking to free ride
What size board do i need?
so many variables but around a 160
if your in powder and like to go really fast go longer if you in ice and need to manuverability go shorter oh and unless your stance is way angled you will need a wide board like around 26 waist.
Reply:....what does that last guy's statement even mean. is he calling snowboarders slackers? probably a skier.
so anyway. first of all, since you're size 13 boot, you need a wide board. dont worry, theres a pretty good selection of wide boards out there. if you are looking for a free ride board you want something about mid length in your own personal size range. shorter for freestyle, longer for powder, and the shortest in your range for a jib board. by the way, for a free riding board you want it a little stiff, with plunty of pop and response. for you, i'de suggest a board from the high 150s, to the mid 160s. for free riding i'd say like a 161-163.
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weigh 185
size 13 boot
i'm looking to free ride
What size board do i need?
so many variables but around a 160
if your in powder and like to go really fast go longer if you in ice and need to manuverability go shorter oh and unless your stance is way angled you will need a wide board like around 26 waist.
Reply:....what does that last guy's statement even mean. is he calling snowboarders slackers? probably a skier.
so anyway. first of all, since you're size 13 boot, you need a wide board. dont worry, theres a pretty good selection of wide boards out there. if you are looking for a free ride board you want something about mid length in your own personal size range. shorter for freestyle, longer for powder, and the shortest in your range for a jib board. by the way, for a free riding board you want it a little stiff, with plunty of pop and response. for you, i'de suggest a board from the high 150s, to the mid 160s. for free riding i'd say like a 161-163.
windows
Garden tractor won't start.?
Changed Head gasket on my 1970's Allis Chalmers 712h, 12 hp riding mower. Turns over but won't start. But when I pull the plug boot off and jump the spark with a screwdriver in the boot and shaft of screwdriver 1/8th inch away from spark plug (spark plug still in cylinder head) the mower starts and runs. Put the boot back on the plug and it won't start. Stole a plug wire from my other mower, also a AC, and still won't start unless I pull the boot off and do the same as before. Bought a NEW plug wire and same thing. Won't start unless i pull the boot and hold screwdriver 1/8" away from sparkplug. Anyone know whats going on here. I'm baffled.
Garden tractor won't start.?
By pulling the plug wire and holding it 1/4" away, it is actually intensifying the spark by delaying the coils discharge so the amperage builds up a bit more and it also changes the timing a bit. Your problem depending on the configuration is going to be either a coil, rusty flywheel, points or timing setting.
I assume you did replace the spark plug.
Reply:It could be something as silly as a cracked spark plug. Most spark plugs are resistors of sorts, and a cracked one can lose some resistance and not spark. By creating a gap at the top of the plug, you actually "force" a spark at the tip...
Sounds silly, don't it? That may not be what is causing it, but it might help to replace the plug.
Reply:this is just a thought , have you changed the plug ? if you have to archthe plug there is a break down of voltage to the plug ,does this unit have a set of points? if so give them a close look
Reply:I believe the spark is tracking down the side of the plug insulator to ground . The plug gap may need to be reduced so as to have less resistence to ground.I would recommend dielectric grease placed on plug insulator to restrict spark tracking to ground on the outside of the plug.
Reply:Try a new plug, I had this happen in the past. Plugs fireing from side instead of on the center electrode.
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Garden tractor won't start.?
By pulling the plug wire and holding it 1/4" away, it is actually intensifying the spark by delaying the coils discharge so the amperage builds up a bit more and it also changes the timing a bit. Your problem depending on the configuration is going to be either a coil, rusty flywheel, points or timing setting.
I assume you did replace the spark plug.
Reply:It could be something as silly as a cracked spark plug. Most spark plugs are resistors of sorts, and a cracked one can lose some resistance and not spark. By creating a gap at the top of the plug, you actually "force" a spark at the tip...
Sounds silly, don't it? That may not be what is causing it, but it might help to replace the plug.
Reply:this is just a thought , have you changed the plug ? if you have to archthe plug there is a break down of voltage to the plug ,does this unit have a set of points? if so give them a close look
Reply:I believe the spark is tracking down the side of the plug insulator to ground . The plug gap may need to be reduced so as to have less resistence to ground.I would recommend dielectric grease placed on plug insulator to restrict spark tracking to ground on the outside of the plug.
Reply:Try a new plug, I had this happen in the past. Plugs fireing from side instead of on the center electrode.
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Does this seem like a good first horse?
okay i've seen this horse twice, and hes really sweet. he has the best ground manners ever, and he lifts up his feet when you ask. hes an ex race horse (a throughbred) and he responds well to leg cues he has a bumpy trot that i can get used too but he has a really nice canter .. its really smooth but the farrier put on one shoe a while ago and it was two sizes to big for it and crooked so he has a little problem where his right hind leg hits his left it doesn't bother him but its a downside and every time before i ride i'd have to put on polo wrap and bell boots( i think they're called )the lady said this problem could be fixed but my trainer said it probably couldn't and the lady said he was 11 but my trainer thought he was probably older by a year or two.. which i dont mind but yeah and also he isn't that great of a trail horse.. he can only do flat work and she said when he goes up or down he doesn't like it and shakes his head and stuff so he'd have to be trained to stop that
Does this seem like a good first horse?
if its gona be ur very first horse....i would say no! but im western and im a major beliver in quarter horses. and a horse shakin his head is a sign of discomfort or irritation...i have been in the horse world for many years and the WORST thing u can do is buy a horse that already has a foot or leg issue......be SURE before you buy ANY horse to MAKE sure you have him vet cheked,,,,...and with that leg issue there could be more harm on the inside so make sure you get his legs xrayed. its best to spend more money up front then deal with surgerys or vet bills later on...it will save you a LOT of money in the long run!:)ALSO TAT PRICE IS WAY TO EXPENSIVE FOR THAT HORSE
Reply:NO WAY!!! Race horses have way to many problems my friend has been riding for years and still has trouble with hers you need something you can trust especially since this is your first horse go to www.dreamhorse.com and look for a horse that has been riden by kids and is good on trails. He soinds like he ha health issues so if you are really considering buying him call out a vet you know and trust and ave him do a pre purchase exam
Reply:he seems pretty good but how experienced are you? how long have you been riding? if you have been riding for a long time (like 5 or 6 years) and are a good rider then you should be okay. if you have only been riding for a year or so then no, he is not a good first horse.
the head shaking thing is a problem but your trainer should be able to show you how to fix that. would you be jumping him (sense you mentioned his jumping ability)? if you are then i would think hard about that, can you handle him being new to jumping? will his foot be problematic if he goes to jump higher? the price seems high to me too.....
Reply:well you should get a easy going horse for your first horse so well he sounds pretty good.
Reply:DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY ONE
There sounds like there isnt that much wrong with the horse AND THERE IS DEFENITLY NOTHING WRONG WITH EX RACE HORSES
If the horse shakes his head it might be the bit they use not his attitude use a loose ring snaffle or something
But the only things i would be thinking of is you said it had aproblem with one of its legs from the shoe it had on i would suggest getting a vet/different farrier from the owners to check it out for u
BUT the horse sounds like it has ALOT of needs and requirements if i were u i would think twice and think of just how much effort u are willing to put in to make this horse work
if he only does ground work i would be concerend if the reason is because it hurts the horse to do otherrwise if so then i wouldnt buy
and try to turn up at the owners house one day with out letting them know that was u can be sure they have not drugged the horse
i he is older that 10 then you probably should just keep looking because u cant really teach him anything now with out and argument between u both
Also that price is absolutely rediculous for a horse wit that many faults and the age
sorry if this isnt the answer u want to hear but
maybe you should just keep looking :(
p.s if u live in the sydney area in new south wales then check out a place called "Endeavour Park Equestrian Centre" the lady who owns it is very nice and knows what she is talking abt and definatly has some nice horses up for sale!
xoxo laura
Reply:keep looking. i wouldnt buy him for a first horse.
Reply:I would say that horse isn't the best. If I were you I would deffinatly go with a quarter horse. They are extremely reliable horses. But start with a horse around 15 or so. Make sure it has no health issues or behavorial problems. And also make sure it's eyes aren't blue or white at all. They are known to have depth perception problems.
Reply:really think about if this is the horse you want, because it's going to be your horse, and it's got to be the perfect one. Try a lot of horses, and you'll know when you have the horse you really want. Good luck on your hunt!
Reply:You didn't really say how you intend to use the horse and how much experience you have, or your age, sex and body size. All of these are important. In any event, based on the info you've provided, I strongly recommend against buying this horse.
You can find plenty of horses for the price range you're considering, without the potential problems and "excess baggage" this horse seems to have. I'm particularly concerned about his uneven stride, rough trot, and unsuitability for trail riding. I seriously doubt that his uneven stride is due to a recent horseshoeing problem. It sounds like a conformational defect.
Personally, I wouldn't restrict myself to a single breed, such as quarter horses for example. Judge the individual horse on its merits - disposition, training, conformation, etc. There's nothing wrong with a good grade horse (mixed breed).
If possible, look at 10 or more horses before making your decision. It will be fun and educational. By the time you've done this, you'll have a much better idea what to look for and how much to pay.
To me, appearance is important. I want a horse who is alert, with good head and neck carriage and good general body shape - AS WELL AS a good, even stride in all gaits.
The size of the horse should fit the rider. The current fashion is for big horses, 15+ hands. To me, this is ridiculous. Many of the best horses will be smaller than this (and lower priced, because of the big horse mentality of most buyers). If you insist on a 15+ hand horse, you are eliminating many of your best prospects.
If you are an inexperienced rider, in general I recommend that you stay away from young horses (under 5 or 6 years of age) unless they are very calm and well-trained. Except under special circumstances, I seldom buy a horse over 10-12 years of age. I expect to put a lot of time, money and effort into training my horses and I want a payback over several years.
Also, older horses may be "used up" depending on how they've been ridden and trained, or have too many bad habits with are difficult to unlearn.
I recommend a gelding for your fist horse, although many mares are also suitable. Do not consider a stallion.
Good luck!
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Does this seem like a good first horse?
if its gona be ur very first horse....i would say no! but im western and im a major beliver in quarter horses. and a horse shakin his head is a sign of discomfort or irritation...i have been in the horse world for many years and the WORST thing u can do is buy a horse that already has a foot or leg issue......be SURE before you buy ANY horse to MAKE sure you have him vet cheked,,,,...and with that leg issue there could be more harm on the inside so make sure you get his legs xrayed. its best to spend more money up front then deal with surgerys or vet bills later on...it will save you a LOT of money in the long run!:)ALSO TAT PRICE IS WAY TO EXPENSIVE FOR THAT HORSE
Reply:NO WAY!!! Race horses have way to many problems my friend has been riding for years and still has trouble with hers you need something you can trust especially since this is your first horse go to www.dreamhorse.com and look for a horse that has been riden by kids and is good on trails. He soinds like he ha health issues so if you are really considering buying him call out a vet you know and trust and ave him do a pre purchase exam
Reply:he seems pretty good but how experienced are you? how long have you been riding? if you have been riding for a long time (like 5 or 6 years) and are a good rider then you should be okay. if you have only been riding for a year or so then no, he is not a good first horse.
the head shaking thing is a problem but your trainer should be able to show you how to fix that. would you be jumping him (sense you mentioned his jumping ability)? if you are then i would think hard about that, can you handle him being new to jumping? will his foot be problematic if he goes to jump higher? the price seems high to me too.....
Reply:well you should get a easy going horse for your first horse so well he sounds pretty good.
Reply:DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY ONE
There sounds like there isnt that much wrong with the horse AND THERE IS DEFENITLY NOTHING WRONG WITH EX RACE HORSES
If the horse shakes his head it might be the bit they use not his attitude use a loose ring snaffle or something
But the only things i would be thinking of is you said it had aproblem with one of its legs from the shoe it had on i would suggest getting a vet/different farrier from the owners to check it out for u
BUT the horse sounds like it has ALOT of needs and requirements if i were u i would think twice and think of just how much effort u are willing to put in to make this horse work
if he only does ground work i would be concerend if the reason is because it hurts the horse to do otherrwise if so then i wouldnt buy
and try to turn up at the owners house one day with out letting them know that was u can be sure they have not drugged the horse
i he is older that 10 then you probably should just keep looking because u cant really teach him anything now with out and argument between u both
Also that price is absolutely rediculous for a horse wit that many faults and the age
sorry if this isnt the answer u want to hear but
maybe you should just keep looking :(
p.s if u live in the sydney area in new south wales then check out a place called "Endeavour Park Equestrian Centre" the lady who owns it is very nice and knows what she is talking abt and definatly has some nice horses up for sale!
xoxo laura
Reply:keep looking. i wouldnt buy him for a first horse.
Reply:I would say that horse isn't the best. If I were you I would deffinatly go with a quarter horse. They are extremely reliable horses. But start with a horse around 15 or so. Make sure it has no health issues or behavorial problems. And also make sure it's eyes aren't blue or white at all. They are known to have depth perception problems.
Reply:really think about if this is the horse you want, because it's going to be your horse, and it's got to be the perfect one. Try a lot of horses, and you'll know when you have the horse you really want. Good luck on your hunt!
Reply:You didn't really say how you intend to use the horse and how much experience you have, or your age, sex and body size. All of these are important. In any event, based on the info you've provided, I strongly recommend against buying this horse.
You can find plenty of horses for the price range you're considering, without the potential problems and "excess baggage" this horse seems to have. I'm particularly concerned about his uneven stride, rough trot, and unsuitability for trail riding. I seriously doubt that his uneven stride is due to a recent horseshoeing problem. It sounds like a conformational defect.
Personally, I wouldn't restrict myself to a single breed, such as quarter horses for example. Judge the individual horse on its merits - disposition, training, conformation, etc. There's nothing wrong with a good grade horse (mixed breed).
If possible, look at 10 or more horses before making your decision. It will be fun and educational. By the time you've done this, you'll have a much better idea what to look for and how much to pay.
To me, appearance is important. I want a horse who is alert, with good head and neck carriage and good general body shape - AS WELL AS a good, even stride in all gaits.
The size of the horse should fit the rider. The current fashion is for big horses, 15+ hands. To me, this is ridiculous. Many of the best horses will be smaller than this (and lower priced, because of the big horse mentality of most buyers). If you insist on a 15+ hand horse, you are eliminating many of your best prospects.
If you are an inexperienced rider, in general I recommend that you stay away from young horses (under 5 or 6 years of age) unless they are very calm and well-trained. Except under special circumstances, I seldom buy a horse over 10-12 years of age. I expect to put a lot of time, money and effort into training my horses and I want a payback over several years.
Also, older horses may be "used up" depending on how they've been ridden and trained, or have too many bad habits with are difficult to unlearn.
I recommend a gelding for your fist horse, although many mares are also suitable. Do not consider a stallion.
Good luck!
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I need a Registered Name for a Missouri Fox Trotter?
I need a registered name for my Missouri FoxTrotter, buckskin, gelding. His barn name is Boots. He is 12 years old and a sweetie! He rides English, western, does bareback, jumping, some dressage. I have some pics at:
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa2/w...
And this::
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa2/w...
And also this...::
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa2/w...
I hope someone can help me... If you have ANY suggestions it would be appreciated.. Thanks!!!!
I need a Registered Name for a Missouri Fox Trotter?
Hi there again Emily...all the links you've provided for the photos do not work.
I already had answered you before, but I don't know if the names were helpful. Here's my previous answer:
... variations of Boot's name:
Boots %26amp; Lightening
Foxy Boots
Missouri Mission Boots
Nike
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And this::
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I hope someone can help me... If you have ANY suggestions it would be appreciated.. Thanks!!!!
I need a Registered Name for a Missouri Fox Trotter?
Hi there again Emily...all the links you've provided for the photos do not work.
I already had answered you before, but I don't know if the names were helpful. Here's my previous answer:
... variations of Boot's name:
Boots %26amp; Lightening
Foxy Boots
Missouri Mission Boots
Nike
148 or 154 size snowboard?
I'm looking at a 148 and a 154 on ebay. I've been out of the snowboarding scene for almost 4 years now and have forgotten alot about snowboard specs. I used to ride a 147, but I have Medium bindings and size 10 boots I'm using and the guy selling the 148 said if I have size 9 boots or bigger that I should go with a board bigger than a 148. Can some of you Shaun Whites out there elaborate on this for me please? thanks.
148 or 154 size snowboard?
Board size is more dependent on your physical attributes, as well as what you like to do on the mountain.
If you're short, and light I'd say, 5'6", 150 lbs or so, the 148 might be good if you like to jib (hit rails and ride through the park).
If you're anything over that, regardless of what you like to do, I'd go with the 154.
Summary:
Bigger body = Bigger board.
Big boots = wider board.
Park/freestyle rider = shorter board.
Groomer/powder rider = longer board.
Reply:Get em both!! one park killer and the other as a all mountain rider. werd.
Reply:that is a really poor worded question.
Anyways,
I know nothing about your body and thats what counts more.
Size 10 is barely above average foot size and you should be fine.
C++
148 or 154 size snowboard?
Board size is more dependent on your physical attributes, as well as what you like to do on the mountain.
If you're short, and light I'd say, 5'6", 150 lbs or so, the 148 might be good if you like to jib (hit rails and ride through the park).
If you're anything over that, regardless of what you like to do, I'd go with the 154.
Summary:
Bigger body = Bigger board.
Big boots = wider board.
Park/freestyle rider = shorter board.
Groomer/powder rider = longer board.
Reply:Get em both!! one park killer and the other as a all mountain rider. werd.
Reply:that is a really poor worded question.
Anyways,
I know nothing about your body and thats what counts more.
Size 10 is barely above average foot size and you should be fine.
C++
And the question is...?
ok, so I have just moved in another state and enroled in high school there. Since I do not have a car and the school is quite a walk away, I found a ride. he is one of those rednecks who wear cow-boy boots and and call jeans "bridges" (kind of akward to me). yet it was nice of him to offer to pick me up every morning. obviously, I think he likes me, but I just need the ride. next week is his birthday. what should I do? give him a card or do nothing? it really stresses me out.
he is a nice guy, but just not my type.
And the question is...?
give him some gas money for his birthday. I'm sure he would appreciate that. Oh and its britches.
Reply:he may not be your type, but you might change your mind later. I did. A nice friendly card would do the trick. good luck
Reply:I would go ahead and get him a card, because he's nice to give you a lift to school, just nothing overly friendly or flirtatious. But doing nothing would seem kind of rude.
Reply:Is he your age. If you are under 18, and he is over, find another ride. In terms of a gift, cookies or candy are always nice. Make it clear that you just want to be friends!
Reply:get him a card but dont miss lead him ok
Reply:a card should be fine...just dont get one that the text on it could mislead him in ANY way....and dont get him any gifts...just the card...he will appreciate it without him thinking you are attracted to him.
or if you are too worried about choosing the right card...just tell him happy birthday...it is just as good...everyone feels better when someone remembers their birthday...
finance
he is a nice guy, but just not my type.
And the question is...?
give him some gas money for his birthday. I'm sure he would appreciate that. Oh and its britches.
Reply:he may not be your type, but you might change your mind later. I did. A nice friendly card would do the trick. good luck
Reply:I would go ahead and get him a card, because he's nice to give you a lift to school, just nothing overly friendly or flirtatious. But doing nothing would seem kind of rude.
Reply:Is he your age. If you are under 18, and he is over, find another ride. In terms of a gift, cookies or candy are always nice. Make it clear that you just want to be friends!
Reply:get him a card but dont miss lead him ok
Reply:a card should be fine...just dont get one that the text on it could mislead him in ANY way....and dont get him any gifts...just the card...he will appreciate it without him thinking you are attracted to him.
or if you are too worried about choosing the right card...just tell him happy birthday...it is just as good...everyone feels better when someone remembers their birthday...
finance
Ariat or Tredstep?
IF you have worn/ridden in both, which do you prefer? Ariat has a wider boot selection, but I have been told (mostly by people living outside the US, where I am) that Tredstep is a billion times more comfortable and flexible. They are more or less comparable in price.
I need new paddock boots, so does anyone have any thoughts?
Ariat or Tredstep?
I've never bought tredstep. I do love ariat though, they are comfortable and really well made and last a long time.
Tredstep is more flexible because it is made from softer leather and a higher quality, but soft leather isn't really good for boots, especially schooling boots that you'll be wearing around alot, because they will wear out much faster and in the long run you'll be buying the tredstep more often.
Reply:I've not heard of or used tredstep boots but I have a pair of Ariats and I adore them. It took a while to get them fitting as I have really wide feet and even with the ariats I had to stretch them slightly (the ariats were the only boots I found in about 5 months of searching that didn't instantly cause cramp) Once they were 'broken in' as such I live in them. I recently came off my tb and broke both ankles, my right foot was at right angles to the side of my leg and the only thing I was fussed about was whether they would have to cut my boots off. Because of the zip they managed to take them off without cutting!! Yea!! This kinda shows how much I love my ariats.
A kinda seperate point on boots, the surgeon said if I hadn't had proper boots on I would have gone through the skin so always wear boots not just trainers or wellies cause the boot provides more support.
Reply:I love my ariats! I have paddock boots and tall boots by them, and have had no problems breaking them in. All my friends get mad blisters from their tall boots at pony club rallies but I've never had any problems with any ariat boots. The leather is good quality and they come in lots of sizes, so I think you'll be able to find a good fit.
Reply:Ariats all the way. I have tried tons of boots, and ariats are better. They last longer, are very comfy, I use ariat brands in my paddock boots and in my tall boots, they are just so comfortable, I can wear them all day long with out a problem.
Reply:Ariats! I've found them more comfortable then anything else and that say something as I've worn them for 10hrs straight some days. They hold up great to, I've have pr thats going on 8 yrs old that's regularly worn but still in good shape, but then they should considering they were the most expensive top of the line ones when I bought them but I guess it paid off for 8 yrs of wear.
Reply:I have both, and I wore ariats for a long time until I got my first tredsteps. Tredsteps are wider in the toe and wear better for be because of how the boot is joined from the sole to the top. It is just my preference but I find that tredsteps are more comfortable. I like Blunnies too.
Reply:i have Ariat boots.. i love them.
Reply:I wear Ariat because they are better.
Reply:Ariat, I have long narrow feet (size 11 womens, US) so Ariat work the best, but just see what fits you the best!
Reply:treadsteps last longer.
for a summer boot, the selection they have is really all you need.
FISH
I need new paddock boots, so does anyone have any thoughts?
Ariat or Tredstep?
I've never bought tredstep. I do love ariat though, they are comfortable and really well made and last a long time.
Tredstep is more flexible because it is made from softer leather and a higher quality, but soft leather isn't really good for boots, especially schooling boots that you'll be wearing around alot, because they will wear out much faster and in the long run you'll be buying the tredstep more often.
Reply:I've not heard of or used tredstep boots but I have a pair of Ariats and I adore them. It took a while to get them fitting as I have really wide feet and even with the ariats I had to stretch them slightly (the ariats were the only boots I found in about 5 months of searching that didn't instantly cause cramp) Once they were 'broken in' as such I live in them. I recently came off my tb and broke both ankles, my right foot was at right angles to the side of my leg and the only thing I was fussed about was whether they would have to cut my boots off. Because of the zip they managed to take them off without cutting!! Yea!! This kinda shows how much I love my ariats.
A kinda seperate point on boots, the surgeon said if I hadn't had proper boots on I would have gone through the skin so always wear boots not just trainers or wellies cause the boot provides more support.
Reply:I love my ariats! I have paddock boots and tall boots by them, and have had no problems breaking them in. All my friends get mad blisters from their tall boots at pony club rallies but I've never had any problems with any ariat boots. The leather is good quality and they come in lots of sizes, so I think you'll be able to find a good fit.
Reply:Ariats all the way. I have tried tons of boots, and ariats are better. They last longer, are very comfy, I use ariat brands in my paddock boots and in my tall boots, they are just so comfortable, I can wear them all day long with out a problem.
Reply:Ariats! I've found them more comfortable then anything else and that say something as I've worn them for 10hrs straight some days. They hold up great to, I've have pr thats going on 8 yrs old that's regularly worn but still in good shape, but then they should considering they were the most expensive top of the line ones when I bought them but I guess it paid off for 8 yrs of wear.
Reply:I have both, and I wore ariats for a long time until I got my first tredsteps. Tredsteps are wider in the toe and wear better for be because of how the boot is joined from the sole to the top. It is just my preference but I find that tredsteps are more comfortable. I like Blunnies too.
Reply:i have Ariat boots.. i love them.
Reply:I wear Ariat because they are better.
Reply:Ariat, I have long narrow feet (size 11 womens, US) so Ariat work the best, but just see what fits you the best!
Reply:treadsteps last longer.
for a summer boot, the selection they have is really all you need.
FISH
A Good story ?
It is March 31st,2009
My name is Steve Weattie. Alot of people call me Steve Wheaties, my wife calls me Steevey Weevey. I live in the busy city of Boston. I have a job as a manager of internfal affairs at the Boston Public Library. It may sound a bit espionage saying that I handle internal afairs but I'm the head boss for all that goes on at the library. I'm the man that handles security. Someone steals a book in front of our cameras Im the man that security tells first,I'm the man that handles books coming in to this library and out and know what books should be banned from this library.I wasnt all that good in math as a kid but I deal with library funds at times. Im not the head man to handle that but I work with everyone.
It's alot to handle for one man. It may seem a bit unrealistic. How can one man be handling all these things for a library? Sounds like something out of a story. I would have thought so too,but its all true. Im a busy man but I worked hard in my life to get this far to the top. As a kid I always wanted to be a librarian,I did too when I was a teenager,I just became something more at the end. It's alot of responsibilty but I'm an organized man. I have enough time to be here at this library everyday except for Sundays and be home by 6 or 7 to spend the night with my wife.
Today is March 31st,2009. It is 5:29 A.m. Im laying down next to my sweet wife _____. She's sleeping peacefully and I feel like everything is right in the world with me. She lays there so sweet. Her bosom rising and falling with every breath,her beautiful face in peace,every aspect of her is beautiful. With her next to me I feel like I can do anything. As usual she sleeps with her pink fluffy pillow,her pink fluffy blanket,in her pink pajamas. If I didnt know by now that her favorite color in the world is pink, I would have to be a very stupid person.It's funny to be sleeping with a pink blanket,a pink pillow underneath my head as well. At least I dont wear the pink pajamas. I have still some man dignity on me. For her though, I would walk down the street in pink. I would be laughed at but it would be worth it to make her happy. My colors for me have always been black and yellow. I cant seem to know why I like both. I cant just like black or just like yellow. I only like these colors in a combination. Their too distinct colors but I seem to enjoy both colors as well as pink which I began after I met ____.
It is 5:45 A.m now and that means I should take a shower now. I get out of our king sized Serta Bed, thats one good bed never had a bad nights sleep with that bed, and walk to the bathroom to take a shower.It feels nice under my feet to walk on the pink mats in the bathroom. Sigh. Well... I do this everyday and I wouldnt change it for the world. I always feel content with my life. I mention pink so much and I tolerate my wifes adoreness with pink. Its a fine color just as red or blue would be ,but I dont consider myself to be less a man to like the color. Its funny that I always assure myself that everyday when I reach the bathroom. It's just a funny habit I have. I dont think its a bad habit at all. It keeps my life in balance doing almost the same thing everyday. I say almost since I never know what me and my wife will do. Shes very engergetic and outgoing so one minute we could be eating and next me and her could be throwing water at each other for fun. I also never know what will ever happen at work. THeres always something that could happen at work...a book stolen, a disturbed patron making a scene in the library entrance, you just never know.
It is 6:03 A.m and I have finished taking a shower. Im dressed in one of my best suits since today I know I have a meeting with a few members of the Children Donation FUnd. I will be making sure that the libray has the theme of children and caring for needful children. Ill prob prospose the idea of putting childrens faces around the library and donation boxes near the childrens room,near entrances and such. It shouldnt be a bad day. Its Tuesday and Tuesdays are the days where usually activity and such is very slow. No problem for me though..if work is slow then at least Ill have my house to come home to with ____.
It is 6:25 A.m and Im eating breakfast at my polished table with pink flower designs. Im eating Cocoa Puffs from a pink bowl with a pink flower spoon. Im reading yesterdays Boston Globe since the newspaper doesnt come to our house till 7 o clock. I usually am behind the news by one day but thats ok for me since I read the news just to know current events or to bring up some such thing I read in the newspaper in a meeting like "Why are we all acting like the Dubois family that fought over their dog for ? Lets just be the state of Massachusetts and get rid of the Dubois family?"
It is 6:45 A.m. Ive cleaned my cereal bowl ,put away the cocoa puffs and am heading upstairs to kiss ____ goodbye. I would be a fool to try to wake her up since she never can wake up early. If I tried to wake her up with me in the morning she would be cranky the whole day. Well,she'll be waking up soon since she may want to go to the mall later. As she told me there will be a new purse out on sale today that will have a built in cell phone holder,a mini tv screen to watch the latest soap operas and it even has satellite so you can watch any nationality of soap operas wheter it be Japanese or Russian or even Arab. Hmm...I also think this new purse will be pink and have an automated cell phone operator meaning I think if you click some certain button the purse it can put your phone on to answer a call. Shes always saying how sometimes I call her and she can never pick up the phone because its in her purse and she has to try to find the phone in her purse and by that time she misses the call. So..maybe this will be a good purse for her.
"____ Im leaving for work ok? I left you some goodies on the kitchen table and a surprise in your make -up kit. ON the kitchen table I have for her a pumpkin pie for her that I bought last night . In the make -up kit ive left for her 200 $. Of course shes not a spend thrift we have to do some food shopping, so I dont expect her to use all that money for the purse. Well I hope so. "hhmmm..ok my steevey weevy Ill see you later then." I moved for the usual good morning kiss . I kissed her on her lips. Most of the time that would wake her up but today I could see she was a bit tired so I gave her a not too long kiss on the lips and one on her forehead and cheek. I Then I put my hand threw her hair and said Ill see you later _________" "Mhmm k Steevey I love you." I love you so much more _____ ,I told her.
It is 7:21 A.M. I kissed my wife goodbye earlier. I walked out of the house,into the garage, entered my black Beemer that was next to my wifes Beemer, a pink convertible. My beemer was the usual sedan. It had the usual leather seats,GPS system, pink dice in the mirror one pink one actually and the other one black,heating on the seats,and a kickin stereo system. Yeah kickin..well for listening to music it always makes me feel cool and young.
It is 7:27 A.M. and I m close to the library. Theres plenty of traffic at this time. I just have to drive down this street,pass Boston Common,take a right at Lowe's Theater and just head straight down and I'll be there. As of now Im close to nearing Lowe's Theater. Too many s toplights and people passing. So many commuters are clogging up this street. Every damn minute Im stopping for them! It's just annoying that they pop up every few feet when you gain a foot. I remember my days as a commuter so I cant get pissed at these people. I use to try to run past cars and people to reach the train station to catch my train. Hmm...my commuter days are one of my greatest years in my life as well. Its how I met ______ in fact. Hmm...something also happened on a train back then but I cant seem to remember.
It is 7:35 A.m and I am now at Lowe's Theater just have to turn right and Ill be on the street that leads to the library. Look both ways and hmm...wow look at that black dump truck there. Jet black with a shade of yellow on the side to spell some words. I cant read the words. Aha funny my favorite two colors on this weird dump truck black and yellow. So..anyway look left. To the left I have the dump truck here and to the right just that street and just looking for pedestrians.
It is 7:36 A.M and I flick the switch to turn my right signal on. Tick Tick Tick the green arrow ticks and tocks on my dashboard. I turn my wheel slowly to the right. I look fast again to my left while my Beemer is in motion. The black and yellow truck is coming up fast to me. My heart is getting faster. Maybe I should wait for this thing to pass. Im in the middle of the road though. I just cant stop. I keep on moving and hope that the driver will realize his mistake and stop. My car is still in a turn and suddenly the truck is somehow so close to me that I can see the driver inside. I cant believe my eyes. I thought I would never see HIM again. How is he here? All I know is that this thing I once knew but I dont have time to think. I have to get out of his way!. Before I have time to think of what Im going to do for a motion with my car the dump truck smashes hard into the driver side of my car. My side. I feel an intense pressure on my left like someone just took my whole side and squeezed it all together. My heart is being crushed by pounds of metal. I cant breathe. THe light of day is gone and I only see complete darkness. Im going to die. Why must I die? I dont want to leave _____. I love her too much. How could she handle it? I dont know how I can be thinking when I probably have serious injuries. I feel the pain so intense and yet I expected to lose consciousness. My sight is of blackness and I think maybe Ill be able to stay awake threw all this,maybe I will stay alive. As soon as I even begin to think this I feel like I'm rolling over and over and over and over. My head is crashing against the ceiling of the car I think. What the hell is goin on? I cant think anymore. I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant............................
"Goooood morning everyone. This is abc News in the Morning and I'm Patrick o DOnell "
"And im Sara Fontaine who will give you your traffic updates.
"Im Lindsey Hamilton who will be giving you your Boston weather for the day.
"Aaaand I;m Johnny Repp who wull be giving you your update on who married who,who broke up with who,and who wants to break up with who on your entertainment news.
THIS IS abc NEWS IN THE MORNING.
"Good Morning to our viwers. Today is Tuesday March 31st 2009. Its 7:59 on this windy day wouldnt you say Sara?
"Ill tell you it sure was Patrick. I almost was blown away today by the winds but thats for Lindsey to tell us right ?
"Of course of course"
"In this mornings news, two Turkish planes bombed Kurdistan today due to PKK militants killing 10 Turkish militants outside of a customs building in the Istanbul District.
"OOO doesnt sound good now does it Patrick?"
"Well...that may not sound good but today in Boston there will be the annual Children week.
"Oh yes I was looking forward to that."
"So for all those people that would like to chip in and help some children...the event will be held at the Boston South End pubic Library today at 3 p.m and should last till 7 p.m tonight and then of course same time tomorrow . There should be groups for children to play in and for adults,small workshops on how we can help our chidlren.
"O yes that does sound nice. For anyone thats trying to get anywhere near the Boston Library you wont have much luck.
" Why is that Sara who is with the traffic who should have said that she was the traffic woman.
"AHAHAH well Lindsey it's a bit shocking to find that there was an accident right across from the Boston Common nearly a half hour ago. " "Oh wow right in a public street too. "
"Yes so dont try going down Winter,Summer, or Franklin ST. Besides that there was one accident on Rt. 128, there is a bit of a bulge there but there shoud be an estiamted wait time in traffic of 5 -10 minutes. Besides that the roads are clean this morning.
"Yes thank you Sara. Back to the news, it seems that on the story of that accident that Sara told us there are 7 people injured,one man it is said to be believed dead and there is one person missing as well. It's a strange accident. Lets go with Rebecca Chong with more details who is live now at the scene".
"Yes Patrick. The scene here is devastating. It seems at 7:36 this morning a man who is yet to be identified at the moment was in a 2009 BMW 202 X when as he was taking a turn he was struck by an incoming dumpster truck stricking his drivers side. The bmw was smashed completely on the drivers side and if you look down the street here you can see that the dump truck was actually moving the bmw along the street. No drivers were hurt but the Bmw hit a curb and spun over injuring at least 7 pedestrians. From what we know,these injured people have not serious injuries. It seems to be that these people were harmed not by the car itself but by metal pieces of the car.
In fact we have here with us a man that saw the whole collision while sitting on a bench waiting for the 7:40 bus. Say your name sir." "Yeahh hi my names Bill Shawmut. I was sitting here on this bench and Im looking at this Bmw right? Im thinking to myself what would I do to get me one of those babies? One second im looking at this beaut and the next second Im seeing a huge dump truck like a big mother beep beep."
"Excuse me sir?"
"O yeah sorry about the swearing but this thing was pretty big. Like black and yellow I aint ever even seen a truck with yellow and black maybe white and yellow but not black. Anywayss this truck smashes into the driver side of the car right? and its still moving! This truck is still pushing this Bmw along the street! Im thinking what the hell aint the driver realized he just crashed into somethin? So this truck is just plowing this car down the street and Im standing up to see down the street now. Then the bmw kind of moved away from the truck and hit the sidewalk. All I know is then I be seeing this car flip over. Then like all these pieces of the car start flyin around everywhere and im thinkin to myself **** (beep) it better not be explodin now. Luckily it didnt. But yeah I saw the metal flyin everywhere. From my angle I could only see the car and the truck but not any people. God bless anyone involved in this accident. Might I add that this whole morning is ruined and its all to blame for one ************ (BEEP)driver on the road It was the scariest **** (beep) I seen in my life."
"Thank you Bill for that insightful account of what has happened here today. As Bill has told us the bmw is completely wrecked. We did manage to see the driver of the BMW in one quick glimpse. We'll have some footage of him later live. From what we could see he had wounds to his head. We can see from our distance the BMW did have the use of airbags. As for the truck ...it seemed to have stopped a few feet after the BMW. THres not much we can say for the truck. Its a truck so...not much damage has been done to this truck. Theres dents on the front. Theres no driver found. Witnesses say they did see people running after the accident. It is possible that this will turn out to be a case of Hit and run and if the driver of the BMW dies...well then this will soon to be called manslaughter. Back to you Patrick.
Hmm....Steevey. Why does he always do that? He thinks he doesnt wake me up when he kisses me but he does! Hes such a romantic though doing that. Let me check the time. Only 6:54! Steve must have just left like a few minutes ago. I didnt even get to sleep in . Grrrr. Well im up now might as well get my **** done. Lets see first thing is bathrooom. Didnt he say something about something in my make-up kit? Hmm..whats in there? Probably some nice book he got from the library. I never use to like to read but hes so convincing. "Just read it honey! Come on you know you wanna _____! Come on ____ everyone lets go! Come on lets get to it,You know you wanna do it!" "Steve be quiet Ill read the book. " "Fine read the book and then you'll come up to me all thanking me honey.
Yup thats my Steevey. The book he picked out for me was great and yeah I did give him a hug. Hes just so sweet who wouldnt want to hug him besides me? Ahaha yeah so lets see whats in the make-up kit. My make -up kit is near the sink on the shelf. Its one big shelf so definitely my stuff wont be falling down. Hmm...lets see whats in here. He left a note on the kit.
_____..I know how much you wanted that special thing youve been wanting and today you can get it! Yay for you! Dont forget though dont go too crazy because Im gonna be hungry tonight so I was thinking maybe like Steak with rice or whatever you want. Either way we need to do some shopping for food. Dont forget ______ I love you =)
Awww thats nice of him but whats in here. I hate it how he likes to build the suspense of things just give whatever it is to me now! I opened the box and there it was two nicely folded hundred bills and a beautiful ring next to it. O my God! When did he get this?! Its soo beautiful! Of course! Today was the day we first met ! How could I forget? Aghh mornings they make me stupid.
Ill like never take this ring off. Its like at least 2 karot or 3 whatever! Its real diamond for sure! Like I cant believe it! How could he do this? I never would have guessed! Pheww ok..I have to calm down. Whats the 200 dollars for though? All on food? We're not that low I think. Lets see I know hes bad at math but we usually worry about just what to eat for tonight and go day by day, not stack up on food. So...he should know we usually use about 50 for a good meal. 150 dollars what could I do with that? He couldnt want me to get....? No way. He wouldnt be that nice to me in one day! I already have a beautiful ring on me! He wouldnt want me to get the purse! Let me see that note again.
"I know how much you wanted that special thing you've been waiting for and today you can get it!" He really wants me to get the purse! I cant believe he actually listened to me always talk about it. I thought he was half asleep at the table when I always told him the special features to that purse. He would always act like he was sleeping too! I never thought....he is sooo getting that steak and rice tonight! I better hurry up, get in the shower and eat something real quick. The malls open up at like 7:30.
Ok its 7:15 . I had to rush a bit and it was hard to choose which pink shirt I wanted to wear for today and the shoes too but I did it and I have still time to eat something reall fast. Lets see...Im in the kitchen and whats that on the table? A pie and chocolate? Can this day get any better for me? I love pie! How could he do this to me?! I dont have the time to eat the pie now,I could eat it in the car but then Ill get my pink floor mats messy and then I'll have crumbs! Theres chocolate too though. Um... come on choose ____! Pie or chocolate! Thats it screw the chocolate. Pie your coming with me! Let me just get a fork then me and you are out of here mr. pumpkin pie.
7:30 in the morning. I cant believe I'm awake this early and not in a grouchy mood. If it wasnt for this ring and that pie and this purse then I probably would be in a shitty mood today. I made it to the mall at 7:25. It's close to our house. I actually half finished the pie...it was soo good! I just couldnt stop eating! Well...here Iam now at Sears waiting for the teenage girl to ring me up for my nice purse. "O MY GOd your actually getting this? This is like the coolest purse ever!"
"Yeah I know right? So..how much will it be ?
"Its going to be $148.13" "I handed her the cash and I received back my change. I liked this girl . She had a good style to her. I could see she had good style and her eyelashes...those were so nice .
"Did you know you have nice eyelashes?"
"Really? Awww thank you! Well ive been tired like **** but that just really cheered me up thanks! "
I nodded to her and left the store. It felt good to feel like a young girl. Im usually not always like this saying cool and stuff. But...I still sometimes feel like a teenage girl . Whenever I walk into a mall, Im just 16 years old again. Lately Ive just been feeling like that age since I heard of that new purse. But...I think Ill be acting my age after tomorrow. I still have to finish that essay professor grant gave me. I'm still at Northeastern going to finish my masters in Science. Soon Ill be finished this year so.. I dont know where Ill go from there, but im glad that at least im not a bum to sit around the house all day. I dont know ...maybe after this degree..I can have the thought of children. At least if kids come into my life now there would be a loving father who has a firm and high job and at least a mother with a degree that could get her a decent job if someday Steevey lost the job or took ill. Always have to think for the future.
It's 7:37 as of now and Im on the way to my car. I feel sad now for some reason like I forgot something or Im missing something important though I dont know what it could be. Well..maybe its just my mind telling me get back home and finish that term paper now! Well..Im in my sweet pink BMW and ready to get back home!
It is 7:50 and I'm out of my car and have my keys in the hole of the door. My cell phone rings. This would be the perfect chance to see how my purse does its magic. I press the brown button on the side of the purse,you can barely even see it it blends in so well with the purse. Instantly I know that the purse has put me threw with whoever is calling. I say
"Hello?"
"Is this Mrs. Weattie?"
"Yes this is she, who is speaking ?"
"This is Seargent Nick Randal from the South End Boston Police Department."
"O wow, I wasnt expecting a call from an officer. Um...is there a reason that your calling me so early? Did I do something wrong?
"No maam no. Its not that, maam as a procedure I usually tell people that if you are standing now you may want to sit down.
"For what reason, besides Im like right about to get into my house so I just cant sit on the ground.
"Well maam if you must you should sit on the ground. Maam..this morning at 7:35 your husband Steve was struck by a dump truck across the Lowe's Theater. It was a very serious accident. Your husbands car is completely ruined,in fact barely recognizeable. As of now, for sure we know that he is in the ER. The paramedics told us that your husband's heart had stopped twice and that they had to inject adrenaline to get his heart beating again. He has received serious head trauma and multiple bruises to his body. He is living and is not in I believe ICU, I dont know why he is not there or in an operating room but for sure we know that he is in the ER and that it would be wise if you could come down to the hospital. "
"Steevey no how could Steevey...it it cant be him. It must be some one else. He was just on his way to work. He doesnt take a highway or anything! It cant be him!!! NOOO!!"
"Maam we are completely sure it is him. He had the id of Steve Wheatie,27 years old, resident of 245 Andalos St. Boston."
"Its just....will he be all right???
"Maam I cant say for sure. I suggest you go see him at the hospital and now maam I have other matters to attend too. Good day.
"Good day? Good day! What the hell do you mean a good day? My husbands been in an accident and your going to tell to have a good day!You stupid cop pig!"
I cant take what he just told me. How can Steevey be in the hospital? He could be dead! Steevey! WHY?! I fell to the ground and my door opened to the entrance of my house. Steve, no you cant die. How? I feel like my heart will burst how can this happen? I look up and see my house. Steevey its like hes here in front of me. Memories of him here come bac to me. Him bringing me into this house the first time with me in his arms as we walked into his house,walked on where im sitting as husband and wife. Steevey kicking our stair case there by accident when his team won the soccer match,him screaming GOOOAAAAALLLLL! Him taking a kick and slapping him his foot on the staircase and him hopping in pain still saying
"OWWW,goalllll! ___I need some ice!"
How can this have happened to him?
"Steevey,no. Please God dont let this happen to him".
5 minutes ago seems like a whole other world. I only feel pain,fear,and love for my husband in this new world. O God,I have to go get there fast. I cant let him go. Nooo. Steevey. Tears flow down my eyes as I drive to the hospital with our memories together racing threw my head. Steve.Dont die. Dont.
8:35 in the morning. Im at the hospital and I'm speaking to Dr. Roknilajah that has seen Steevey.
"How is he ? Will he live? Please tell me yes please.
"Maam someone upstairs must sure like him. Hes fine."
"He is! O my God! YES! I start jumping and down not caring that others are looking at me as they pass by. My husband will live ! YES!
"Maam if you could please calm down for a moment."
"What? Dont tell me theres some kind of other problem."
"Maam,your in some way scaring the patients with your yelling for joy."
"The patients dont know that my Steevey is going to live! You hear all that you patients! My husband will live! Take that!
"Mrs. ____ please calm down. I have to tell you your husbands situation here."
"What? Dont tell me you just made me do all that for nothing. Hes okay right?"
"Not per say. As of now he is sleeping as both you and I would sleep. He is not in a coma or such at all. We know that his heart stopped on the way here. Im very suspicious of this since his damages to his head are not fatal. You see maam...I was under the impression I would be receiving a patient with severe head trauma,enough that would have the brain so badly affected to stop the heart. Your husband has inguries that could be healed in less than 2 weeks. He has only a deep scratch that will be located near his eyebrow. As I said he can be healed. I can not say how he will be when he wakes up since he has not gained consciousness per say. He has spoken though so that rules out coma. He will have to stay the week for us to monitor his vital signs and see if he has been affected by this accident.
"But...hes still well right?"
"Yes he is well. We will on the safe side though monitor him. We could even discharge him tonight but its not that. Its just he almost died in the ambulance and it would be recommended that we see if some thing like that will happen again. It could have just been from shock that his heart stopped but you understand me right?
"Yes, I completely understand. As long as my husband is well then im well. So.. can I see him now? "
"Yes if you would just follow me this way we should be at his room in a minute or 2. So..follow me. I have to admit your husband is a lucky man to be alive.We know that the accident was very severe. The car is completely wrecked We were told plenty of times by the paramdedics. Your husband must have had worn his seat belt and probably had good German airbags. "
"Ahahaha yeah. Well...I love Beemers. I had a car one time that was like a death trap when I was 16. It was soo unsafe. But..I got a car from my dad and even that wasnt safe. The beemers though are just so adorable,fast and dependable. My husband well..he just saw my car when I met him and he just fell for BMWS. We're BMW people so..its good we are if it was those airbags that helped to prevent him from hurting himself."
"Bmws you say? My family hates BMWS. By the way we are almost to his room. Anyway my family,we are Desi,my father forbid any German cars. He say first they too expensive and that they are too small and are unsafe for drivers. My father tried to make my family Toyota lovers. He still has his Toyota but I went for the Honda instead.
"You go for Hondas! AHAH I dont know why Im laughing,we're in a hospital,but a Honda! Their so bad! Everyone knows that! Back in teh day they were good with the accords but the new gxs and all are soo bad.! Wow, sorry I just lately have had a weird experience. I feel like im 16 again lately. Just a little stage im going threw."
"Hey its no problem o we all have our stages and no offense I take for the Honda thing. I know myself Honda is bad, I want to trade for NIssan,it is much cheaper than Honda. Anyway here is your husbands room,room 613. Shall we go in?"
"Yes obviously!"
"Ok.'
"Steeevey.Steevey, Steevey Weevey get up. Come on my Steevey Weevey!"
I was in darkness but I could here her voice calling to me. I couldnt see but I tried to move my arm to the dark to reach her. It sounded like ____ was above me calling for me. I had to reach her . ______! _____! Im here . Im here!
"Are you little man? Are you here or are you just talking to yourself?
"Who...whos there?"
"An old friend just saying hi. I'll keep in touch."
That voice in the darkness ...it sounded familiar. It was a raspy voice that sounded too old to even speak...a voice that evoked fear threw me. I felt myself shiver. Where am I?
"STEEVEY! GET UP! COME ON GET UP STEEVEY! PLEASE!"
I heard her voice and all fear was washed away from me. I couldnt even remember who spoke to me. All I knew was ____ back and I had to find her. I saw light in front of me. I could see it and I ran to it. I ran to her voice. I saw the light grow and grow and grow until my whole sight was filled with light.
I opened my eyes to look into my loves eyes ____. She was kissing me and I kissed back. I felt like I had run a thousand miles and my reward after the struggle of running was to be with ____.
"mmmm...this is a nice way to wake up,can we do more things?"
"Steevey! Dont ever scare me like that again! I thought that you would never wake up! I almost was going to shove water down your head! Dr. Roknilajah though said it would spoil the equipment. "
"What did you say? Doctor? Where am I ____?"
"Steve its ok. Your in a hospital. Its like 8:45 in the morning". You had an accident this morning at 7:35.
" WHAT?! I had an accident less than an hour ago?! How am I?"
"Calm down Steevey." She gave me a hug and rubbed my hair. I was beginning to get scared but her hug calmed me down. It was like she had a mystic power to somehow remove all all the pain and fear from me.
She spoke to me in whispers like I was her child rubbing my hair threw.
"Shhh. Steevey its ok. You had an accident but its ok. Your ok. You just came out of it with a scratch."
Thats it a scratch?"
"Isnt that funny Steve? The doctor says you have the same scratch as me right near your left eyebrow except yours is going to be a a whoole lot bigger than mine.
"O real nice way to cheer me up ____"
"Ahahah im sorry I just lately have been feeling like I'm 16 again. Its strange I even said like! I've been using like today like at least 100 times!.
"____ thats fine...when do you think I fell in love with you? I fell in love with you when you were 16. If your going to be 16 then I;ll fall in love with you all over again.
"Awww Steevey. You always have something sweet to say dont you?
"Baaby I may be lying down here but Ill always be sweet for you and Ill keep on being sweet. I was beginnning myself to feel like I was young again. Strange. I hadnt said those kind of pick up lines since I was 16. It must just be that my mind is believing from ____ that we are 16 again.
"sO... Steve. Do you feel better?"
I feel great now ____ but when do I get out of here? Thats the question I want to get answered.
"Steve your not allowed out of here for like a week. Ooops I said like again. I mean your not allowed to leave this hospital until a week has passed.
"Oh wow. What am I going to do the whole time? "
"Rest of course. Get your strength back. You'll need your energy.
"Energy?"
"Well...did you think I would forget about this ring and this purse? I think you'll need to get your energy back because honey you and me will be busy with some fun work soon.
"Oooo well dont get my heart racing for you ____ or else the doctors will think Im going crazy over here.
"Ahahah well Steevey Ill be bacK in a bit to get you something to cheer you up.!
"Ok ____ I cant wait to see what it is . I smiled to her and she gave me another of her gorgeous smiles.
I layed my head down on the pillow more and couldnt believe that I was here in a hospital,feeling completely normal with only a scratch on my head. Im in a hospital and my BMW is probably trash now. Its funny how my life changed in less than an hour. I guess I'll be missing that childrens week at the library. I dont think they let cell phones in here so I'll have to ask ___ to call Charlie because he'll have to cvoer for me. Hes my assistant so he knows most of my plans of what I was going to say and do...well.. the boring stuff. Its the funny that he wont have or the wit but at least he;ll get my point across with everyone. I wonder what ____ will bring me. Maybe a pie. I could go for some pie right about now.
Poor Steevey. He must feel like crap right now. Im so thankful that at least hes alive. He still has his sweetness going for him. He seems normal so Im so glad that at least hes all right. I think some pie,though,will cheer him up. Good thing I saved half of it. Im in the hospital's parking lot,its an elevated parking lot so I'm on the 3rd floor. I'm now in front of my pink Beemer putting my keys into the doors lock.
"Dont think he likes that pie. I think he likes chocolate better." What,WHERE THE hell did that voice come from?
"Who's there?"
"An old friend paying my regards to an old friend."
"Well...ok old friend,stay the **** away from me you hear?! You sound like a perv and I've seen movies,I'm not going to be the fool girl to keep on talking to the killer so that he can get closer to me to get me!.
"Ooo feisty little girl arent you?"
"Well ____ dont worry you will be seeing more of me around lately. Eve heard of taking a chill pill? HAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
Aghhh that laugh. This mans laugh sent goosebumps running down my spine. I started shaking a bit. It must just be the wind and its cold so...thats just a laugh. I better get in my car now...this pervert could be like right next to me!
I turn the key in the lock and quickly get in my beemer. I shut the door and quickly hit the automatic lock for the doors. I put the key in the ignition. Im backing up from my parking space. I look behind me. "BOOO!" "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" He's right there sitting in the seat in the back. I scream uncontrollably and run from my car. I quickly take the keys out of the ignition quickly,run out of the car like theres no tomorrow. Other people looking for parking spaces drive by me "Watch it you dumb broad!" "Shove it Im friggin running here!"
Whoa..why am I talking like this and what am I running for? Maybe I'm seeing things. Maybe there was no guy in the car. My door was locked when I entered so...maybe im just imagining things. I think maybe I need a quick nap. Whats happened today has made me feel like I've been awake straight for a week.
I feel like a fool walking back to my car. What if there is someone in the car? What the hell am I walking back to the pervert guy? My cars just right there,I can see it. Its about 45 ft. from me. I dont see anyone in the car. I definitely think I was imagining things. A car suddenly comes around the corner. I feel safer if there was a witness around when I get near the car. If there was someone here they woudnt try **** to try and get me. I run to my car and the driver looking for a space passes by me when I reach my Beemer.
No one is in my car and my door is open still. I definitely think I just imagined that guy. What am I fooling myself? Of course I saw him. Maybe though he was behind the car outside and not inside the car. It doesnt matter. It was probably just some lonely hobo looking for some money and prob from me a piece of ***. AHAHAHAHAHAAHAH! Likes he gonna get it! I dont think so! AHAHAHAHAHAH! Ok...im so not surprised now that Im thinkinng like this and randomly laughing. I think Ill just go with the flow with what my minds doing. I've been too serious lately. Now just in case I think Ill put my Beemer in a different space. Maybe on the 1st floor. Then im soo giving Steevey his pie. Then he can have the pie to eat...and me to cheer him up! He's already had a bad day but Im going to try to make it better since he made the beginning of my day the greatest.
"Phewww that tasted good." I told ____ after finishing a plate of pumpin pie in my room.
"I know right? You bought like the best pie for me. Whered you get it from anyway? "
"Hmm...I think I think I got it from BJ's."
"You went to BJ's last night? Thats like almost all the way near Cambridge! You went all the way down there last night just for me?" "Well...I was low on aftershave so I had to get that too."
"Steevey, you went all the way to BJ;s just for aftershave? Couldnt you just get that from Sams club,its like a few streets away from our house! " "____ your right but then again, Bj's makes some good pie dont they? "
"Awww so you did go all the way out there just for me!".
"Did you think I would forget the day that we first met? It was the best day of my life. How could I forget it? It was when I met you and that was the best thing to ever happen to me. I met you ____ ,you my best friend in life,my companion"
"Steevey shut up. Your like going to make me cry! I understand. I'll admit that at first I thought you were just another guy from their little gang trying to suck up to me. I was thinking what a lame kid pretending like he actually wants to protect me? Could you do a better job acting ?
"Ahahaha"
"Yeah,Steevey. Im glad I met you that day. I remember I was having a shitty day too. Its like when I started speaking to you,like everything just cleared up and I felt so happy and glad to be around with you.
"Aww ____ now im going to cry. I dont have that kind of affect on you. "
"Of course you do,your my Steevey." She rubs my cheek and looks at me. Her face is so sad. I know how hard it must be for her to see me in this bed,looking like I;m helpless. I see a tear come from her eye and fall down onto the bed.
"___ dont. Please dont cry. I dont want you to cry. I'm ok,I'm going to get threw this for you.
"No Steevey. Its not fair! How could this have happenned to us? You left for work like any other day! You left me the most beautiful gifts that no one has ever given me,you didnt do anything wrong and look whats happened to you! I cant stand to see you here. It's not you. I'm use to seeing you happy and dancing all weird and all that other stuff you do to try to make me laugh."
"_____ come here." I open my arms for her and she enters into my arms. I give her a long hug and a tear falls from my eye into her hair. "I will get threw this. Dont worry ____. Ill get threw this for you. I'll take us away from this pain. Ill take the sadness and pain away from you like I did back at the station." I'll take it all away soon ______.
It is 4:45 P.M March 31st,1999.
"Can I have your attention please? Now boarding for the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaack number 7. I repeat now boarding for the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaaaaaack number 7."
Finnaly, theres my damn train. I'm 16 years old. I'm in South Station in Boston. It is 4:45 P.M. I am sitting at a table with my backpack on my shoulders,eating a Milky Way candybar. I'm sitting with hundreds of other people waiting for other trains to pull in,to Needleham,to Attleboro,to Marlborough,and for others to Florida and Washington D.C. I dont have much time to waste,since if I move slow then I will probably not get a seat for myself and I will have to sit with someone,probably a smelly lady who hasnt taken a shower in days,or maybe next to someone eating a smelly sandwhich. Either way if I want my own whole seat I should move now. The Worcester Express gets packed pretty fast.
It is 4:46 P.M. I get up from my chair and walk to the closest trash bin. I look back to make sure I did not leave anything behind. My seat has in less than 20 seconds been already taken by another person. Seats in the station are hard to get in the afternoon due to packs and packs of people trying to get home from here. I turn my head back from that person who took my chair and look for the trash bin which I find is near the bookstore they have here. Not a bad book store but the prices are soo damn expensive. $21.95 is the price for one Dr. Seuss book. I'm like what the hell? How many commuters are suckers here too actually buy from this store? It seems alot are because this store is still in business.
It is 4:47 P.M. Im turning away from the trash bin and walking a bit faster to the doors that leads to the track. I'm passing by the food court with passing Au Bon Pain,Mcdonalds,Som Dum Guy Chinese food,and I'm outside where the trains are waiting to be boarded. The intercom once again says "Now boarding on the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaaaaack number 7. Also now boarding on the 4:58 train to Providence on traaack number 9. Now boarding on the 4:58 train to Providence on traaack number 9.
I'm walking down the train platform to chooose a car to go too. Hundreds of people are walking with me looking for a car to choose . I walk a bit down since the further cars you go too the less people there are. Everyone takes the first 3 cars and thats where its most packed. Theres some hold up a bit up front. Why is everyone kind of slowing down? Hmm...I try to see more on my tippy toes and I can see that its just a group of kids my age their in the middle of the platform. Well..they should move. Im not going to wait here on this platform all day.
"You know what Jack? I dont like pink. I think pink is for fags,and for girls well then you must be for girls with girls right baby?
"Shut the **** up and leave me alone. Just let me get in the damn train.
"Ooo but what if we dont want too ?"
"Well then I'll just have to kick your *** wont I?
"Oh you hear this Jack?"
"O yeah I be hearing this Johnny. This girl got fangs watch out."
"Ahahah.. how bout this baby dolll, why dont you come with me and Jack here and we'll show you a good time around Boston.
"No thanks I dont need a couple of fags to show me the gay bars around here. I dont go for fags,their not my type."
"You stupid little bit.....!
"Excuse me Johnny is it? Leave the girl alone."
I dont know why I stepped forward. I didnt even know I had the guts to do this. But..I saw that this Johnny was gonna take a hit at this girl. I knew that if he did one hit that someone would stop him if he tried for another but I couldnt allow for even one hit to hit her precious face. I could not just go on with my business without protecting this girl. She was too beautiful. I never saw a girl as pretty as her. I felt like I had to protect her from these scumbags. I had a feeling he was going to make a move so I pushed threw the crowd,got close to Johnny and caught his hand in mid-air before he could do anything.
"Yo,what the hell this kid doing Jack? Let go of my damn hand you little....."
"Hey I dont need to hear any swearing from your mouth. Ill let your hand go if you can leave this girl alone,good idea?
"Like **** it is" " I was soo occupied with this Johnny and me thinking I was saving the day for this girl that I forgot about Johnny's other hand and the other guy Jack.
He took his other hand and punched me hard in the chest. No one saw that move because Jack moved in and got behind me and punched me in the back. I was on the ground. I was thinking what is the girl doing now? What the hell,theres a fight going on here and no one is saying anything. These people,commuters,are so ******* dumbasses! I was on the ground,in a kneeling position.
"I think little boy you picked the wrong fight to play in. Why dont you come with us and we can all have a little fun, Me,Jack and this bitc.....
"I told you shut the hell up! "
My temper came suddenly threw the pain of being punched. I took my hand and punched Johnny behind his leg. His leg by reaction bent down and I took that oppurtunity to rise up and me be above him I took my knee and slammed it hard against his face. As for Jack he stood there in shock and so...for him I turned around and tried to give him one good punch from me. He tried to run away from me . I didnt want to let him get away without some pain so I tried to kick his leg. I did and he ran into a few commuters knocking down a 2 men. His face hit the pavement and I could see at least there was some burns there to let him feel some pain.
I turned around and looked for the girl. She was stepping on the hand of Johnny.
"Who's the *****? WHo?"
"Owww owwwww. Let me go!"
" Not until you say it.!"
"All right All right Im the *****!"
"And what color do you love?"
"I love pink,all right owww oowwwww! damn stop! I said it! I love pink!
"Thats right you better be loving pink! Pink everything got it?!
"Yeah yeah let me go!"
"Hey anything you want to say to this guy? I was just in shock of how she was handling him,then I realized she was speaking to me.
"Ooo yeah. Who loves pink Johnny? I couldnt hear you from over here."
"I love pink. Im sorry, I wont say anything about you guys,just let me go!
"All right get out of here then no ones stopping you!"
The girl let go of his hand and he tried to get up and she kicked his butt. Literally she kicked his butt and he went falling flat on his face on the hard pavement of the platform. I was laughing and we both laughed together. We were laughing like crazy. It was just soo funny. It was something you think you would see on Madtv but this was just too funny. Johnny got up and I saw that he had a scrape on his face and a bloody nose but at least nothing serious from me giving him a knee. My knee kind of hurt but I thought that is definitely worth it to feel some pain. It means that you had a fight and kicked butt at the end.
Johnny ran back down the platform running with a limp holding his butt. It was such a funny scene that me and the girl laughed at him and pointed at him. The commuters were staring at us like we were lunatics. They even turned to look at what we were pointing at. Johnny was gone but we were still pointing so I think the commuters believed we were laughing at the station.
"Wow...that was soo funny."
"I know right? Like did you see him run holding his ***? What a loser."
I felt now a bit shy speaking to a girl I didnt even know. I was thinking to myself ok your speaking to a girl. Well come on keep on speaking. Dont just walk off now into the train and leave it at that!
"Um...yeah so we make a good team kicking butt.
"Ahaha yeah I guess we do. You did a good job of getting those guys. Thanks for what you did. Like I dont think anyone was even going to do anything."
"Well...if you've been on the train alot then you should know that commuters are like zombies. They just walk and thats about it. They dont really have much sense and can be the biggest suckers for anything."
"Ahahaahahah! Wow thats funny. So your a brave,thoughtful, funny guy. Whats your name?"
"I'm Steve."
"Thats it,just Steve?"
"Yeah,just Steve.
"Hmm...well since your so cute and so nice I think I'll call you Steevey! "Steevey...hmm that sounds good. Am I like your lost puppy to name me? "
"You could be. Where you been all this time? I been taking this train for a week now but I havent seen you around before." "
"Last call boarding call for the 4:58 Worcester Express,last call for the 4:58 Worcester Express.
"Oh I think thats time for us to leave this place" said the girl.
"Yeah I guess so. Wow look,we're like the only people on this platform now."
"Yup so...Steevey shall we go in? She pointed to the train car.
"Well after you maam".
"Aww thank you Steevey."
We entered the train together and I felt like I was in a whole new world. I've been using the commuter rail to get to school this whole year and its already the end of March and wow...theres a bit of a change in my life now meeting this beautiful girl.
It is 4:58 P.m, March 31st 1999.
Who is this guy? I cant believe he just saved me from those guys. I probably could have got them both but still...he actually came and stood up for me. Thats sweet...I didnt see no one else do that for me. He handled it so well too...well except for that punch at the beginning he got from that guy but I think he was too distracted looking at me. His face was like what the hell am I doing? It was soo funny. But he really saved me from those guys. Steevey...thats such a nice name. I always come up with the cool things. Hmm...Steevey. Steevey Weevy. That sounds nice. I should sit with him, see how this Steevey is. Who knows ,speaking to these commuters has been so boring,its like they have no life. Steevey,I think maybe he could entertain me for the ride like that would be so fun. Well first I want to see how he's going to handle getting me or himself a seat. I know for sure he wants to be serious with me if he sits with me,if he sits across me,then hes such a mamas boy.
Ok..lets see shes right behind me and every chair is filled with people. There must be a way to get a seat. I want to sit next to her. I never even sat next to a girl before and spoke to her! Maybe I should find my own seat and just say Ill see you later then. What am I stupid? I just saved the girl and I'm just gonna let her go just like that? Shes so different from other girls. Most of the girls are all the same just trying to show their fronts and backs as much as possible. But shes not like that. I def can see her front and back but not because she wants everyone too,its just there. She seems so unique,her looks are great and she's funny too. I could definitely have fun speaking to her. It'd be I think like the first time I actually have a whole conversation with a girl and this trip is like an hour and a half so that would definitely be a long conversation. Im just too shy. I have to step up. Im so going to get me and her a seat. Just me and her.
Ok what the hell is Steevey doing? Hes just standing there,looks like hes thinking. Like wow,if its going to take him this long to find a seat,I think I should find my own seat then and call it quits with him.
"EXCUSE ME."
"Yes son?"
"Sir,your sitting in my seat."
"Excuse me ? I didnt see you sitting here before but if you would like too I can share this seat with you and if the girl over there is with you,I can let her fit here too.
"Sir,thats a great idea. Thats very thoughtful of you but you see sir,shes my sister. She's um...come here.
I lean close to the guys ear...
"Shes a bit retarded,birth defect at birth."
"O how tragic.
"Yes sir,its hard for her to adjust to life. You see sir,today is the first time that she is on a train. Now she may not look scared,but you see I tried sitting her down in the last car with some people and she completely started screaming. If you catch me sir,I didnt want to stay in that car since I would be receiving stares and such and I dont want my sister to be stared at.
"O yes son. I understand. I had a grandmother who was exactly the same way. I had to watch her everyday at my home. It was hard but it feels good in the end that your helping your family doesnt it?
"Yes it is sir... it will help her in the future. "
"Yes,so you need the whole chair then,because she'll prob get nervous with me right?
"Yes sir,howd you know? My grandmother was the same when we use to go to the groceries. God bless your soul young man."
"As well as yours sir for taking care of your grandmother."
"Yes,thank you and good luck with your not soo well sister.
"Thank you sir."
O my God! I cant keep a straight face here! Its so hard. Im not the well sister! AHAHAHA that was sooo damn funny and smart as well. Like wow,that was classy bsing. Well I think he got us seats.So...he must want to sit with me because theres one empty seat next across from the large seat. So...he definitely wants to sit with me.
"After you maam."
"Uhhh thank you Steevey brother hahaha".
"Thank you sister." I sit down across from the girl in the single chair.
I really do want to sit next to her but I want to be sweet to her first.
"So..why are you sitting there? What did you get this huuuge seat for?"
"I got it for you. You look tired and I thought I would give you a seat for you to rest."
"Aww...thats so nice. You bullshitted that guy just to get a seat just so I can get this huge seat?"
"Well,yeah like I said you look tired and I think maybe you should relax,put your feet up. You couldnt do that with me there.
"O really? And why is that?"
"Well let me show you why."
I got up from my seat and sat down next to her.
"Put your feet up now and you;ll see why I thought you also wouldnt want me to sit there." She put her feet up and her shoes rested on me. She was wearing pink flufy boots. They looked nice. They werent even dirty from her walkin whereever. Her boots were even perfect. I didnt know what was going on here but I felt like this girl was someone special. Not just your average girl you meet and then never see again. I think this girl was someone that would be a good friend of mine for the future.
"Hmm..I see your point but why wouldnt you want my foot on you? You dont love my pink boots?"
"Of course I love your boots! Their pink and I like pink as a color. I just never thought of making it my favorite color. "
"Well you should because pink is like the most best color in the world. It's like so pink! Its bright,its pink. Pink is good with everything,food,clothes,cars even,even for hair!
"Ahahaha well if you say so. Before we keep on talking..um..I didnt get your name yet.
"Ahahah really? I'm ____"
"Thats a nice name to have."
"You think so or are you just saying that?"
"Well you tell me does this face lie? =).
"Ahahaha no I dont think so but thanks for telling me that.
"So your Steevey and im ____.
"Yup."
"So...do you mind my shoes on you?
"No,no its ok. Keep them there. If your boots being there makes you feel better then leave them there. At least I get to look at your nice pink boots."
"Aww, I realize that you have alot of sweet things to say. Can you always talk sweet?" "Well...yeah most of the time I can talk sweet. I'll tell you now..Im a bit shy so..I never really used my sweetness with other girls. In fact your probably like the first girl that I ever really had a long conversation with.
"Omg really? I feel so special now. So im the first girl to hear Steevey's sweetness!"
"You could say that. So...you live in Worcester?"
"No I live in that other little town near Worcester."
" Oooo you mean Strawberry." "Yup,strawberry. How bout you? "
"Im a woostarian born and raised."
"Awesome, I know Worcester like the back of my hand. Where do you live around ?
"Do you know Main South? I live around there."
"OOoo the not so good area. So what are you doing on a train going all the way from Boston?"
"I go to school in Boston. The school system in Worcester sucks.
"Hmm..well I go to Strawberry and it not that bad. The school is kind of gay but ehh..its ok."
"Thats cool I guess."
"So...what have you been going to Boston this week for? "
"This week is lke the worse week to be in school for me right now so I've been skipping.
"Skippping school?You actually skip school? That doesnt really help you out much at the end does it?"
"Are you a nerd?"
"What, you think im a nerd? What happened to sweet,funny,brave Steevey?"
"Ahahaha well...you were sticking up for school. If you went to Strawberry high then you woudldnt be talking like that."
"Maybe thats true,but still you get one day to hang around but is it really worth it? A day is 24 hours but if you fail in life thats about 50 years ahead of you in failure. "
"50 years of failure? I dont think I;ll be missing out on much if I skip a week.
"Yeah but one week leads up to two weeks and then two weeks leads up to three weeks and then"
"Steevey I get it! Ok!You say I shouldnt skip school.
"Welcome to the 4:58 Worcester Express. This is the 4:58 Wooorcester Express. This train will be making stops too Backbay,West Natick,Framingham,Ashland,Southborough,W... Wooooooorcester. We hope you enjoy your trip today with the MBTA. The train will move in just a few moments so..please take your seats"
"So..____ how old are you?"
"Im 16 right now." "How about you?"
"Im 16 too,yay we're 16 woohoo!"
An old man sitting in the seat in front of us turned in his chair to look at me and ___.
"Hey,kid can you quiet down?!"
"Kid? Im a kid. Old man would you please stay in your business and Ill stay in my business?" I told the guy. ____ was turning a light shade of pink on her cheeks and I was wondering if she knew even her body turned pink at times.
"Dont try to act like a smartass all right kid? Ive had a bad day and I dont need to hear kids yelling behind me. I hear enough noise from my wife."
"Your wife is noisy? Well maybe she should be! Im a woman and I think that your wife made a mistake choosing you for a husband. "Hmpphhh,just keep quiet ok?"
"We;ll try sir. If you could please turn around then we shall try our most bestest to be quiet ok mr adult? =) I told the guy with a big smile.
"Smartas..." The man turned back to his seat.
"I guess we're good at dissing people too"
"Yeah,these people are so annoying. I hate people like that. Why cant they just mind their own business?"
"I dont know ___, sometimes people have their problems and they dont know where to put their feelings. I dont want to receive that guys feelings though. I have my own problems."
"Yeah,this year has been hell for me. I have to work right after I get off this train. Thats like till 9 and then I have like load of h.w and I'm too lazy to do it now.
"I usually do the h.w now or sleep." I told ____.
"Sleeping sounds good. I'm so tired. Howd you know that I would like get tired and do this whole stretch myself out?"
"I kind of had a feeling thats all. It's like a sixth sense for me. I see something or an event and in my mind I just plan something out like what can follow next. I saw you and you just looked tired too me so..Im thinking we're going on a train and theres these big chairs,maybe she'll want to lay down."
"Maybe that guy was right,maybe you are a smartass!"
"Hey ___,I'm so not. I'm just smart but that doesnt mean I'm not funny."
The train suddenly makes a bulge and _____ is pushed almost out of her seat. I quickly lean myself forward and catch her around the waist. "Hahahah,I wasnt expecting that! Thanks for that too,nice reflexes."
"I couldnt just let you fall on the floor with me sittting above you. I would feel feel bad that I didnt do anything. And its a dirty floor and you dont need to get yourself dirty."
"Dirty? I;m a dirty girl little boy."
"Your dirty? Ohh so if you hold on, let me get a tissue and wipe you off."
"No,you loser I'm dirty,get it? Ok so your getting boring."
"Yeah,I think I;m just tired myself,alot has happened for me for one day. Your alot of work to take care of.
"I think your doing a good job at it but its ok I can handle things,it's no problem."
"Yeah I know,its just my personality I guess,I just dont want a pretty girl to hurt herself,by the way this is so random but you say like alot."
"Yeah no kidding. I can like say like a 100 times in a conversation. Like how was the weather today,wasnt it like great,like I wore my boots for nothing because like I thought it was going to snow in Boston today. Ahaha thats how I usually say like."
"I say like but I say you know alot when I'm nervous."
"I didnt hear you say you know yet so you must not be nervous yet?"
"I'm a chilled out guy __ nothing gets me nervous"
"You know what Steevey your right! I love you too much and for that I want to give you a kiss."
"A KISS?! Um...why would you want to do that now? I mean,you know we just met,you know. "
"Steeevey its ok I;m going to kiss you right now!
"No...you know its ok,I just think you know...nows that the, you know, time to start kissing here on, a you know train!
"I got you! I cant believe it. Me giving you a kiss is what would make you nervous?"
"Um...I never kissed anyone before."
"That sucks for you Steevey. Dont worry I;m not going to kiss you,I think you need some chapstick anyway."
"What? My lips arent that bad!" I touch my lips and feel that their kind of rough.
"Ok,so..maybe they need some chapstick but you dont think I have good lips?
"Their not pink lips like mine!"
"I see like actually a mix of pink and red."
"No,theres only pink. You must be color blind because there is only pink."
"Oooooo,yeah pink. Wait when I turn my head this way,then,yeah, you do have pink lips!"
"I told you I have pink lips silly Steevey."
"Now arriving at BackBay. Baackbayy."
It is 5:10 p.m March 31st 1999.
"So... I'm tellin this kid to chill out,then he takes a punch at me right at my face but he gets me in the chin!"So,I punched him in the face back...but just like a side punch but then he called me some low name like fag or something then....."
"Then what,come on tell me more!" "So,I lost it. I just started chasing him down the parking lot and hes screaming like a baby. I'm all get over here boy! Get over here! Then I tackled him down but the teachers saw me so I got suspended,we both got it too. Then when we were having our suspension he was telling me... "Hey,Steve man,why did you punch me for?"
"What a loser. He actually asked you that?
"Well,I think there was a swear somewhere in that question but I cant remember in what context did he swear."
"AHAHAHAH"
"FINAL STOP WORCESTER! FINAL STOP WORCESTER!"
It is 6:38 P.m,March 31st 1999 .
"Well,it looks like we're here."
"Yup,so if you let my boots go Steevey."
"What? Oh,yeah! Sorry." What was I doing? I realized that I had been rubbing _____'s leg,or what it looked like when I realized it massaging. I quickly took my hand away and let her feet fall to the floor by accident.
"You could'nt have done that a bit easier?"
"Sorry,I just realized that I was massaging your leg kind of.
"You didnt know you were doing that?"
"No,was I doing that the whole time?"
"Yeah,that felt good though."
"I'm glad it did but I didnt even know I was doing it." "Who cares? We have to get off the train." "Yeah,lets go." I stood up from the chair and walked down the car with ____ behind me. I coudlnt believe it. I had such a great time speaking with her. We talked about everything and I'm sure we probably got alot of attention with us laughing. I cant believe that I spoke with her and I was even massaging her without realizing it? Whats going on with me?
It doesnt matter. I wont see her if she goes to school. She met me because she's skipping! Crap! I should get her cell or something then to speak with her. Thats better than nothing I guess.
That was great to speak with Steevey. I didnt think that he would be that fun speaking with. He's just different from other guys. He's weird but in a nice way. I cant explain it. Aghh,I'm so tired. Well,he's from here so maybe we can hang out sometime. Imagine that,we could have a friggin great time. Laughing at the people we see. I wish he was at my school. We would be getting everyone. Everyone would envy us. Hmm...so...he is right about school though. My friends are great to hang with in Boston but will they be around me 50 years from now? Maybe not. 50 years from now..phewww thats a long time from now. What if I grew up to have no friends? How would I get threw life? I wouldnt be skipping anything if I didnt have any friends.
Wait! I met Steevey because I'm skipping. How will I see him again if I'm not skipping? ****! I should get his cell or something then to speak to him. Thats better then nothing I guess.
"Steevey,whats you cell phone number?"
"____ whats your cell phone number?"
"JINX!"
"JINX!"
"DOUBLE JINX!,got you Steevey!"
"No I got you first ____ but Ill let it go"
"Let it go? I think your dreaming!"
"Whatever! I just want to know can I get your number?"
"Yeah of course! Do you got a number?"
"Yup. I dont got a cell on me now but I got one."
"Ok so Steevey want to get a paper? "
"Yeah let me get it out of my backpack."
I drop my backback in front of her feet and bend down to look inside my backpack. While I'm looking I take a look at ____ and look at her shoes and move my sight up from her boots to her legs,from her legs to her chest,from her chest to her lips,from her lips to her eyes. From her eyes.....
"Steevey,I dont have any paper! So why are you looking at me?"
"I thought I saw something in your eye thats all."
"What was it?" "I dont know"
"Real nice Steevey,you see something and you dont know what it is."
"Ok I got the paper and a pen. So..._____ your number puh lease?"
"Ok so its 457-846-8610. Yours is?"
"Got your handy dandy cell phone ready ___?"
"Yeah yeah,just hurry up ,its friggin cold!"
"Ok,ok its 457-145-9076. "
"Ok,and thats the number for Steevey. Ok all done your in my contacts. Now let me get to my damn car. Want to walk me to my car? "
"You got a car?"
"Yeah Steevey,im 16. Dont you have a car?"
"Actually no. I get picked up by my mom. Shes parked probably at the front of the station.
"Well...my cars in the back of the station which is where we are so... do you just want to go to your mom?
"No,its ok. I always take a few minutes to get to her anyway when I come here since I usually buy a snack from the station. "
"Ok Steevey."
"You have a beemer."
"Yeah do you like it?"
"It's ok."
"Its ok? Thats it?
"Well I always wanted a Honda Accord. Those are the best."
"Steevey,are you crazy? Get your head inside my car noww!"
"What?" Before I know it she takes me by the collar of my shirt and leads me into the car. She opens the passenger side door and shoves me inside.
"What the fu...........................O my God!"
"What was that Steevey?" "...................................,Whe... have you been all my life baby?"
"Steevey are you talking to me? Hey stop kissing my dashboard!"
"I cant help it ___. This car is just amazing. These pink seats,the pink mats. This car smells like pie and chocolate too! What kind of spray did you use?"
"Welll......" She opens the glove copartment and chcolate wrappers and some candy bars fall out. She turns my head so that I;m facing the passenger seats. There is a half finished pie wrapped in a pink wrap sitting on the seat.
"Mmmmm that looks tasty ___. What kind of pie is it?"
"It's pumpkin pie. Its one of my most like favoritest pies in the whole world. "
"Hmm..well I think I have some time to spare with my mom but,um..I know you have to go to work but instead of kissing your saver of the day, you can share with me some of your delicious pie or how about we eat it together?
"Um...dont you have a mom to go too?"
"Okay so your trying to push me away now? Your so mean.
"Iam not!"
"Yes you are. You dont want to share. Your kindegarden teacher so failed in teaching you sharing.
"Shut up Steevey and open the other door for me. Lets eat some damn pie."
"Phew...that tasted goooood ______"
"Yeah I know right? Its so friggin good. No one can resist the power of the pumpkin pie."
"No kidding,so where did you get it from?"
"I got it from BJ's in Masalborough,the one near the highway."
"Wow,they make awesome pies,I'm not much of a pie lover. In fact I like havent eaten a pie since like the 5th grade maybe."
"What? How can you say you havent eaten pie in like a million years? Are you craazy?"
"I must be because I'm loving pie now."
"Yeah no kidding Steevey."
"So,I think I made you late for work by like 5 minutes. Sowwy ____"
"No,its all right Steevey. I probably wouldnt have eaten that until after work. But I feel so much better with pie in me to do anything,even work!"
"Whoa calm down ____. There wasnt anything like illegal in this pie right?"
"Shut up Steevey. Oh would you look at that. You have something on your chin.
"What? I dont feel anything on my chin. Let me check your mirror. Yeah theres definitely not anything there.
"O I think I see something there Steevey." I'm going for it. I just want to do it to see what he'll do. This is so stupid but I'm going for it for fun. Just for fun to see how he'll react. I just hope he doesnt go all Bruce Lee on me with his reflexes and like karate chop me.
What is she talking about? There is nothing there. I dont see nothing on my chin. Maybe she can get it for me,whatever it is,Ill show her my face to better get whatever is there on my chin. "See _____, theres nothing here check yoursel! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm what the mhmmmmmm.
I cant believe I'm actually kissing him right now. Why am I even doing this? I moved in for the kiss. I'm not a crazy girl going after the guys but Steevey,he just attracts in me some weird way that no other guy has. Okay why am I thinking like this? Why am I thinking about mushy mushy romantic stuff? This is weird. I feel so different. Whats up with this Steevey? Mmmmm forget thinking for now. For now let me just kiss this guy here. Mmm..his lips taste like pumpkin pie. My favorite!
It is 6:45 P.M, March 31st 1999
"Phewww...that tasted good."
"Ahahaha your not a bad kisser Steevey for a first time kisser."
"I guess I didnt need chapstick after all."
"Thats because my pumpkin pie made your lips fresh and sweet."
"Good job ____,now your learning the ways of talking sweet."
"Whatever you say."
"Why did you do that for?"
"I dont know,just something to do for fun. I just randomly thought "kiss the Steevey" and I did."
"So,was there anything on my chin after all?"
"Well,wheres a goatie? I think you would look good with a goatee around there.
"I dont think my beard is ready to go all goateeish. For you though ____,I'll make a goatee come out for you."
"I think I've had enough sweetness for one night Steevey. I cant believe after all this I still have to go to work. Too bad we couldnt hang out tonight but...a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
"Ok _____,that was corny."
"I know but it sounded like great to say for the moment. "
"Whatever you say. So...thanks for the kiss. Ok that sounds weird saying thanks for but it was a good experience. Um...so I guess I'll call you later?"
"Yeah I guess you will. Now hurry on back to your mama."
"Hey dont worry about me and my mama. Pretty soon I'll be the one driving the nice Beemer just like you."
"Good luck with that Steevey. Just make sure you dont get it jacked down at Main South." "Hey,my Beemer will be pink. Who would want to be seen jacking a pink Beemer. Anyone seeing them with that would be laughing at them.
"You never know Steevey,I think there are some jackers who have the hots for pink. Maybe I'll even be the one jacking your ride."
"I'd like to see you try baaby."
"Ahahaha ok so I definitely gotta run or else my boss will fire me and my parents will have a fit so okay Steevey,get out of my car now.
"Okay ____, Ill talk to you later." "You too Steevey."
It is 6:48 P.M,March 31st 1999.
"What took you so long?Did the train come late?"
"Uhh..no mom. Just the train met something new in the railroad tracks today. I guess the train cant work without this new thing in the tracks because once the train left that something in the railroad,the train felt like it was missing one of its pieces to keep on moving down the railroad tracks."
"Steve,what are you talking about? Did someone offer you drugs in the train today?You better have said NO!"
"No,mom no. No drugs. Just never mind. I had a test today so maybe I'm just tired. "
"You better at least receive a 80 in that test. You studied all night on that Algebra test."
"Yeah,no kidding. I dont know. I hope I do good on that. I didnt like the look the teacher gave me when I gave in the test. She looked at my test like it was a piece of crap. "
"Steve,watch your mouth!"
"Mom,crap isnt a swear!"
"In my book it is,and that means that crap is a swear."
"So,mom in your book is stupid a book? Stupid as in the book you made is stupid?"
"Steve,dont argue with me. Dont make me take away your computer."
"Aghhh,mom I'm just tired. I dont need a threat of losing my stuff.
"Why dont you sleep then Steve while I drive home?"
Sounds good mom. Sounds good.
"What took you so long girl?! Did you even think about coming on time tonight? Or did you think that your services werent needed here tonight? "
"Ricky,I know I'm late by like 5 minutes. I'm sure no customers came in 5 minutes."
"How would you know,you werent at your register 5 minutes ago."
Okay,why is Ricky acting like something is up his pants? He really needs to see some help. It's only 7:07,work started at like seven so I dont see why he's acting like I showed up an hour late. After I said bye to Steevey,I had some chocolate and then I decided to take I-290 to get to work faster. If I even tried using Strawberry St.,I would have been caught in so much traffic and then RT. 9,aghhh I would have came at like 8. Rick should shut his mouth since I'm here 7 minutes late instead of an hour.
Ricky is my lame manager's assistant. He's the guy that watches the employees when the manager is'nt around or when the manager is at the Customer Service desk,which is like everyday. So,I have never even seen the manager. For Ricky though,I see alot of this kid. Hes like probably only 17 and he thinks that he can boss me around. These kind of people really need to get their butt kicked like that Johnny kid. I would so do it now but I better have another job lined up for myself if I do that.
"Ricky,I think your exagerating. I think I do know if someone was coming to my register 5 minutes ago."
"O really Miss ___,how would you know that?"
"Hey Zeyno! Yeah did you see anyone come up my register in the past 5 minutes?"
"Nah girl,nah. Theres not even anyone here. No ones been coming up to my register for I say 10-15 minutes at least."
"Thanks Zeyno"
"Hey Ricardo!"
"HEYY ____! What you be needing from the Ricardo baby?"
"Ricardo,you see anyone come up my register in 5 minutes?"
"Nah,no one. Only register to get anyone has been Catalina down on register 2. We just be all waiting here for people."
"Thanks Ricardo"
Ricky was looking at the clock above him which was on the stores wall near the exit. His back was turned to me and I tapped him on the shoulder. I wish I didnt though,when I took my finger back, it was all wet. Ewww,was that like gel or sweat? I didnt want to know.
"Excuse me, Ricky did you listen to my fellow employees?"
"_____, I dont have time to listen to what you or your fellow employees have to say. Just please get to your register while I settle matters that have suddenly come up to my attention in a department."
"Ok Ricky,you have fun with those matters in the womans department."
"Excuse me ___ did you say something?"
"Yeah,Ricky I said I wish I could do what you do,the way you make sure everything is organized in the store. "
"Why thank you ____. With that kind of attitude,you could get somewhere one day."
He walked off to the mens clothing but everyone knew that he walked threw the mens clothing to get to womans clothing and did whatever he did in that department.
"Yo ____ you got Ricky gooood. We were all crackin up!"
"Yeah ____,you always can make someone look a fool cant you?"
"Yeah guys,it's a gift."
"Excuse me girl over there! Are you open?!"
"Yes maam,number 7 is open. By the way my name is _____ not girl.
"_____ what a nice name. Would you be so nice as to ring me up with these items here in my cart?" "Certainly maam."
It is 10:07 A.M, March 31st 2009.
"I remember Rick being an idiot that day. I dont know why I remember so well him being like that. He was like that every day but on that day I can remember everything so clearly."
"Same here ____. Why didnt we ever speak about March 31st before? We've known each other for 10 years and been married for 6 years! We never even brought it up on the anniversary of the day we met all those years before. It would be me with something special for you and you something for me. Then,we'd just go on with our lives."
"Steevey,this is like what I learned in some psychology I wanted to take a few years back,about the human mind,um...what was it,hmm?"
"It's ok ____ if you cant remember,I cant remember half of what I learned in---"
"Hold it! Now I remember. Our minds are so use to things that we have that when it is taken away from us,the mind must cope and adapt to the new changes that has occured. To lose something precious and dear can make the brain go threw stress and threw that stress,the brain has to fix its self consciousness and change the habits that we learn to do with that something or someone. To actually get back what we lost,then the brain must rearrange it's self again and put back the old habits,all that stuff that it tried to erase it must put back. As human nature,we then take care and love more that something or someone. Steevey,I think that we almost lost each other today. We were never in this kind of predicament before although I have a feeling like I've gone threw this before."
"Gone threw before? What do you mean? I dont remember having any fatal accident. Your right though,when I was driving to work this morning I saw some commuters and I thought back to my travelling days. I just remember thinking too myself that it was great travelling because I met you at the end and then I had a feeling like something else happened on a train before. It's weird.
"That is weird Steevey,how can we just forget something if it is important? I can remember almost everything we did with each other since 10 years back. Its not like trying to remember your 1st grade science project."
"My project was too put plant seeds in a sponge and see if it would grow."
" Okay....well let me fix my point. Its not like trying to remember your first baby steps. Beat that!"
"Um....well I remember.....yeah."
"I thought so hmphhh."
"Anyway _____, that was a good day speaking to you on the train. Did we speak to each other that night? "
"Um...I dont think I can remember."
"Why?"
"I dont know. I havent thought back that long for awhile. I mean yeah I always remembered how you saved me from the two guys,I can even still remember their names. Johnny and Jack,so I also remember some of our conversation in the train. That night I was tired. I dont think thats important Steevey. I think whats important to remember is what happened to us those years back. I'm sure we were still young when whatever happened.
"Right ____,but I dont think whatever happened on the day we met."
"Probably not. But whatever happened it happened to both of us together because how can we both know there was something bad that happened.
"Wait,why do you think something bad happened ____?"
"Well come on Steevey,if something good had happened,dont you think we would remember it? Mostly I'll admit now,its just been you celebrating our first day we met. I celebrate every day I'm with you. The point is Steevey,if something bad had happened that day to both of us,I'm sure you would remember. Any other day...well I dont think you would remember because its JUST another day knowing me,not for the first time. You understand what I'm trying to get at Steevey?"
"___,just wow. My head must be just too slow to catch up with yours. That means your smarter than me today! I love you when you talk smart just like you did when you told me about children's eye colors."
"Steevey,this is serious here. It's great that we're taking a trip down memory lane together but like remember that you were in an accident! I was stalked by some weirdo in the parking lot! You told me you saw someone in the truck you thought you saw before! Steevey,something is like going down big here with us and I'm scared! You cant get us out of this because you have to be stuck here in this bed! What am I suppose to do when visiting hours are over?! I'm too scared to go home! Like what the hell? Something is going on with us Steevey! Sweet talk is over! I know we have a strong love but our love wont stop whoever or whatever's going on out there to get us! I just cant take it Steevey! I wish you could just be with me when I have to go home tonight! I'm sorry that like I'm raising my voice too! Like I need to get this all off my chest Steevey! Listen to me here! Dont tell me the drugs put you to sleep!"
"ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"
"Steevey,I know your awake. I know you can hear just like you heard me talk about that purse at the table. "
"Okay,fine so I'm up. ___ I cant believe your acting like this. First of all,it's not like you. Thats how I'am suppose to talk. Okay...but you want serious Steevey. Well...here he is ___. I say that we have nothing to fear in the present. It's just in our past something happened,it didnt affect our relationship or else we wouldnt be married but something happened and I think we're just being very paranoid. There shouldnt be anyone trying to get us, I didnt pick any fight with some guy at work. I think theres nothing we can do right now. Just because we want to remember something,doesnt mean it will just come like that! I know that we've someone or something but it could just be our minds playing tricks with us! We have to calm down! What the hell happened to us in less than an hour? Why are we talking like this?
"Steevey,I dont know. I feel so scared like I'm not in control of myself right now.
"____,thats impossible. Nothing has happened to us in the past hour. All we did is hug and then.... I guess I slept with you."
"What?! How'd we do that in here? You must be going crazy Steevey or maybe thats your something talking!"
"Hey,stay with me here ___. You know I meant like I slept on your shoulder. I think we fell asleep in each other's arms right?
"Yeah,I felt so comfortable with you and then I just had a dream of you saving me from those guys and what I was thinking when I met you and then I remembered everything we did,even that kiss.
"What? You had the same dream I did! I felt like I was reliving every moment of it. My heart beating fast and me thinking my head should I stay with her or not. You felt that way too?
"Yeah! Like exactly the same."
"Okay,thats weird ___"
"No,its not. You said so yourself that you wanted to make me feel better. Right before I fell asleep,I remember you said that you were going to take everything away and make me feel better like you did at the station."
"I said that and I meant that. Okay but _____,I just want to know why are we acting like this? Why are we sounding like theres a killer outside our door? Why arent we talking mushy mushy like everything is right in the world? When I woke up after the accident you were here happy to see me alive. Now...I'm alive and well but your freaked out and somehow Iam too! What's going on?
"Okay Steevey. We're not going anywhere with this thing about what happened to who and who did what? Why dont we take a deep breath. (Sigh)
(Sigh)
"Feel better Steevey?"
"Yeah.I feel a bit better. Everyone always said taking deep breaths helps out alot in difficult situations."
"Well,I guess everyone was right,werent they?"
"Mhmm,I guess so."
"Steevey,this may sound weird but...it's still so early in the morning only 10:17. We have till 9 p.m till visiting hours are over. I want to do whatever I have to do with you before the day is over. I feel like if we dont do whatever has to be done then when the clock strikes 12,something even worse will happen to us."
"____,nothing bad has happened to you. It's only me that has been in an accident and I thank God that I came out of it alive with just a deep scratch."
"Steevey,this calls for a time of psychology. I know I'm like studying Science right now but I think my 1st years of college will help us out here because thats when I took psychology."
"So,____ what do you expect us to do sitting in this hospital room?"
"I expect us too get things straightened out. I want us to remember everything thats happenned to us. Not everything but everything when we were 16. Our first year knowing each other. I just feel that there wasnt anything to happen to us after that. Dont ask me why Steevey,I just dont know why,just trust me on this."
"I was just going to say the same thing ____. Your right though. Whatever it is,maybe nothing at all even,we should try to remember. Even like I said if it is nothing,whats so bad about remembering our past right?"
"Steevey,your absolutely right."
" Okay ___,so what did you do after that Rick thing,anything important?"
"No,well it was a slow night so I spoke with my friends at the counter and thats about it,how about you?"
"Got home and I think I just spoke to some friends on the phone and iming too."
"Yeah! Iming,...wow I havent done that for agess! Like wow I'm surprised we still even remember that stuff!"
"Yeah no kidding,once we got to college we just stuck with the e-mails."
"Ok,Steevey so stick to the subject here before I slap your head."
"Ok ok ok! So...what did you do that night at your job?"
It is 7:45 P.m,March 31st,1999
Wow,why does time have to move so slow? Why is it that whenever I'm enjoying myself,thats when time moves its ***? Why is it whenever I'm doing the most boring crap,thats when time decides to slow itself down? Ughh. Ive only been at my register for like 45 minutes but it feels like 3 hours already. No one has approached my register with their useless shopping since that old lady came up. I cant believe she called me girl. Like hello? I wear a name tag that says in bright blue:
"Hello Customer! My name is ________! How can I assist you today?" with a bright yellow smiley face on the side of the tag. You like cant miss my name in blue dark letters. That lady just had to call me girl. What the hell was her problem? Shes lazy to not look at my tag? I was standing like 2 ft away from her. Okay,calm down. Your so bored that your complaining in your head about some lame lady. I got to find something to do with everyone. Oh hey,theres Zeyno. She's coming over to my register. Well...if she comes over to speak to me,well then everyone will just leave their reigsters and just come hang with me at mine.
"Hey ___,dont you wish we could just bust out of here and go see a movie right now?"
"Yeah,Zeyno. And after that we could go eat out!"
"Yeah Im pretty hungry. Where would you want to go?"
"Probably Uno's or something. I dont know. As long as whereever we go has some desert with some nice pie or something sweet...then I'm so there."
"You and your desert. Dont you think you should chill with the pie and stuff? Even when your hungry you say pie. Like right now I'm hungry and I could go for some chicken!"
"Yeah chiickaaan! I want to get my hands on some of that KFC ****." Thats Ricardo.
"KFC? Ricardo thats like the place everyone says has rats! I would never eat there. Imagine if I found like a rats *** in my chicken! Like ewwwwwwwww!"
"AHAHAHAHAHAH! Rats ***? Okay ___ I was so not expecting to hear that."
"Ahahahaha, ____ you know what ___? I still go for chickaan rats *** and all. Chicken is chicken to me. No rat is gonna change that."
"Okay but your going to KFC by yourself later. I'm so not going to a place with rats."
"I'm right with you ___. Sigh. We still have another 2 hours of this."
"Yeah no kidding Zeyno. I'm like so tired. I still have h.w to do after work and like I dont even think I could hang with you guys after work. I'd get home to late."
"Ahhh,so ____ its a good thing you didnt come too late tonight. Rick would have tried to fire your *** if you should up at the 7:30 time.
"Yeah Ricardo! I had to like almost speed down 290! I was like busting my beemers butt off. I was like in such a rush I almost even missed my exit! I thought I passed it and I was like ****! I was gonna go into a fit then I saw a sign that said my exit was for another mile so I was like phewww.
"Your Beemers one fast car ____. That thing kicks ***."
"Thanks Ricardo"
"So..___ you had to speed down 290 and all because the train came late?"
"Howd you know I was taking a train today?"
"Drrr?You like was tellin us all you were gonna skip today and take the train to Boston in the morning."
"OOOO,yeah I did. I've had a weird day for sure. My friends were kind of assholes in Boston. They like made me pay for everything. The subway,the food,the movie,everything was just kind of bad today for me.
"What makes it weird though?"
"Welllll.....I met a guy."
"You met a guy? Again?"
"___,yo girl how many guys you going to meet?
"Guys shut up! It wasnt like that! This guy was...different."
"Dont tell me you found a he/she."
"Aahahahahah!"
"Ahahahaha! Shut up Ricardo! This guy was definitely a guy. I friggin even kissed this guy."
"You what?! Yo this girl must be going locko on us Zeyno."
"Ill say. How can you kiss a guy in like less than a day?"
"Actually less than 2 hours."
"Were you high when this was all goin on?"
"Hey,this guy is different ok? He wasnt after a piece of me." He was like .................
It is 7:38 P.m, March 31st 1999
393kts(7:40:25):hey whats up?
jengaboy347(7:40:29):yo,I;m doing good Steve,how bout u?
393kts(7:40:35):tired,same as usual I guess.
jengaboy347:dude,your always tired. You always same the same thin everytime I say how about u?
393kts:because dude,it's true. I'm always tired. I friggin take a train and travel like 70 miles every day.
jengaboy347:I still think your wack to be doing that but hey thats your problemo,not mine. So,yo I got my coach yelling at me today.
393kts:for what? did you kick some guys *** again?
jengaboy347:nah. I wasnt too good quarterback at practice today. My arm just felt like crap.
393kts:dude,you throw too hard I'm sure. I suck at football but I know I was always throwing the ball wrong because with one throw my arm felt like I dislocated it or something.
jengaboy347:yeah...so..wanna invite Kiana?
393kts: Why not? This im needs some fun in it I guess dont it?
jengaboy347:no **** man. I think shes idle or away. But she prob wont accept the invite from me. Maybe from you.
393kts:why not you? why is it always me inviting her?
jengaboy347:dude, I dont know! maybe she likes you or somethin. she never accepts my invites. she just always does for you.
393kts:dude thts bc your always randomly dissin her.
jengaboy347:yo,she just has a big mouth. I have to speak my opinion dont i?
393kts:theres a saying that goes if you dont have nothing nice to say dont say it at all.
jengaboy347:whats that from? Confuscius?
393kts:I dont know ...jsut a saying. i prob would be sayin yes though if you were Chinese.
jengaboy347:i guess im not though. just ur american soulja boy.
393kts:ok so ill be invinting kiana. what was her sn again? its not on my list.
jengaboy347:Ilubyoudoo567
393kts:okay I'll invite her.
It is 7:40 P.m,March 31st 1999
Ilubyoudoo347:hey steve and whats your name again jenga?
jengaboy347:up yours.
Ilubyoudoo347:thats not very nice now is it Billy?
393kts: okay guys,quit it. just lets say hi and moooove on.
Ilubyoudoo347:ok so whats new steve?
393kts:um....nothing much. well...I met a girl today.
Ilubyoudoo347:lmao! omg! lmao! lmfao!
jengaboy347:ok dude thats just tooo funny.
393kts:OKAY why do u guys have to lol and stuff at me?
Ilubyoudoo347:bc thats like the funniest thing ive heard all day. you meet a girl? actually talk and get into a relationship?! lmao!
393kts:wait hold on! who said relationship? i just said one thing.
Ilubyoudoo347:steve,if it wasnt serious you wouldnt have brought it up and obviously you want to have a relatinship because your acting all defensive.
jengaboy347:im glad that Kiana came here because u always open ur mouth for the ladies dont u man?
393kts:i was getting to it with u man.
jengaboy347:i wasnt born yesterday man.
Ilubyoudoo347:so how is she? Is she a wild sexy girl?
393kts: ok ! that was so messed up especially hearing that from u kiana. maybe from bill its ok but u?
Ilubyoudoo347:what can i say?i jsut think like a guy sometimes. i guess im a tom boy.
393kts:ahaha well just calm down about it.
jengaboy347:ok dude so how was she?
393kts:well..we kissed.
jengaboy347:...............................
Ilubyoudoo347:no way! noooooooooooo way would u ever kiss a girl! omg! u kissing a girl and in one day?!
393kts:actually in like 2 hours.
393kts:ok hold on guys. im gonna have to call u up. um...my dad needs to use the internet.
Ilubyoydoo347:ok well you better not be running away from us. we know ur number.
jengaboy347:and where you live.
393kts:hey if i said im calling you guys then iam with the power of three way calling.
jengaboy347:wohoo
Ilubyoudoo347:okie then
It is 7:45 P.m,March 31st,1999
Okay I cant believe I just told Kiana and Bill that. Even they cant believe it! Well I want to tell someone about her. ____,shes so beautiful and the loveliest girl I know. To kiss her....thats the greatest feeling. To have someone elses lips on yours...someone's lips on yours that you actually care for,its the greatest feeeling in the world.
Hi this is me the author.and id like to say this story isnt finished yet. I started this story 2 months ago and got busy with school to never finish. i have time now..and before I write on more..i wanted to see what was the general feel people had when they read this. like boring? romantic? awwww material? =)
please give your views. constructive criticism and idea very much welcomed. Thanks for your time.
A Good story ?
Writer to writer, don't ever show the unfinished to the people, because people like different things, have different ideas, and different tastes. If you listen to people as you progress the novel or story while getting opinions from people, you'll end up changing your story so much that you end up with a collage of crap just impressed people. I understand you want opinions but write what you want - you'll always have an audience. Don't doubt yourself because, for me, the best thing about writing is the work - not the aftermath.
Reply:I just took like an hour and a half to read this and didnt want to stop!!! it was really good....you should finish it!!! you should write a book or something!! its really annoying not to read the ending!! FINISH PLEASE!!! Report It
Reply:i'll be honest and say that I didn't finish reading the whole thing. You writing style takes too many rabbit trails for the reader to be able to focus on the story. Keep a direct train of thought in your descriptions.
One good example is a sentence towards the beginning:
"I get out of our king sized Serta Bed, thats one good bed never had a bad nights sleep with that bed, and walk to the bathroom to take a shower."
It just doesnt flow very well. You might take out the "thats one good bed..." insert and use it as a seperate sentence somwhere else. Your punctuation also needs to give your words definintion. The reader needs to be interested, and not skipping over every other sentence because it is irrelevant. Don't just talk, SAY something. Keep my attention.
The story plot itself isn't too bad at all. I just need to hear your personality in the story. Less rambling and better sentence structure.
Reply:Your story bores me to sleep.
Please keep what you want to say or question short and brief, so that everybody can follow without waste of time, otherwise publish your short story into a booklet.
This is suppose to be a question and answer session, not writing a short story.
Sorry, no offence meant.
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My name is Steve Weattie. Alot of people call me Steve Wheaties, my wife calls me Steevey Weevey. I live in the busy city of Boston. I have a job as a manager of internfal affairs at the Boston Public Library. It may sound a bit espionage saying that I handle internal afairs but I'm the head boss for all that goes on at the library. I'm the man that handles security. Someone steals a book in front of our cameras Im the man that security tells first,I'm the man that handles books coming in to this library and out and know what books should be banned from this library.I wasnt all that good in math as a kid but I deal with library funds at times. Im not the head man to handle that but I work with everyone.
It's alot to handle for one man. It may seem a bit unrealistic. How can one man be handling all these things for a library? Sounds like something out of a story. I would have thought so too,but its all true. Im a busy man but I worked hard in my life to get this far to the top. As a kid I always wanted to be a librarian,I did too when I was a teenager,I just became something more at the end. It's alot of responsibilty but I'm an organized man. I have enough time to be here at this library everyday except for Sundays and be home by 6 or 7 to spend the night with my wife.
Today is March 31st,2009. It is 5:29 A.m. Im laying down next to my sweet wife _____. She's sleeping peacefully and I feel like everything is right in the world with me. She lays there so sweet. Her bosom rising and falling with every breath,her beautiful face in peace,every aspect of her is beautiful. With her next to me I feel like I can do anything. As usual she sleeps with her pink fluffy pillow,her pink fluffy blanket,in her pink pajamas. If I didnt know by now that her favorite color in the world is pink, I would have to be a very stupid person.It's funny to be sleeping with a pink blanket,a pink pillow underneath my head as well. At least I dont wear the pink pajamas. I have still some man dignity on me. For her though, I would walk down the street in pink. I would be laughed at but it would be worth it to make her happy. My colors for me have always been black and yellow. I cant seem to know why I like both. I cant just like black or just like yellow. I only like these colors in a combination. Their too distinct colors but I seem to enjoy both colors as well as pink which I began after I met ____.
It is 5:45 A.m now and that means I should take a shower now. I get out of our king sized Serta Bed, thats one good bed never had a bad nights sleep with that bed, and walk to the bathroom to take a shower.It feels nice under my feet to walk on the pink mats in the bathroom. Sigh. Well... I do this everyday and I wouldnt change it for the world. I always feel content with my life. I mention pink so much and I tolerate my wifes adoreness with pink. Its a fine color just as red or blue would be ,but I dont consider myself to be less a man to like the color. Its funny that I always assure myself that everyday when I reach the bathroom. It's just a funny habit I have. I dont think its a bad habit at all. It keeps my life in balance doing almost the same thing everyday. I say almost since I never know what me and my wife will do. Shes very engergetic and outgoing so one minute we could be eating and next me and her could be throwing water at each other for fun. I also never know what will ever happen at work. THeres always something that could happen at work...a book stolen, a disturbed patron making a scene in the library entrance, you just never know.
It is 6:03 A.m and I have finished taking a shower. Im dressed in one of my best suits since today I know I have a meeting with a few members of the Children Donation FUnd. I will be making sure that the libray has the theme of children and caring for needful children. Ill prob prospose the idea of putting childrens faces around the library and donation boxes near the childrens room,near entrances and such. It shouldnt be a bad day. Its Tuesday and Tuesdays are the days where usually activity and such is very slow. No problem for me though..if work is slow then at least Ill have my house to come home to with ____.
It is 6:25 A.m and Im eating breakfast at my polished table with pink flower designs. Im eating Cocoa Puffs from a pink bowl with a pink flower spoon. Im reading yesterdays Boston Globe since the newspaper doesnt come to our house till 7 o clock. I usually am behind the news by one day but thats ok for me since I read the news just to know current events or to bring up some such thing I read in the newspaper in a meeting like "Why are we all acting like the Dubois family that fought over their dog for ? Lets just be the state of Massachusetts and get rid of the Dubois family?"
It is 6:45 A.m. Ive cleaned my cereal bowl ,put away the cocoa puffs and am heading upstairs to kiss ____ goodbye. I would be a fool to try to wake her up since she never can wake up early. If I tried to wake her up with me in the morning she would be cranky the whole day. Well,she'll be waking up soon since she may want to go to the mall later. As she told me there will be a new purse out on sale today that will have a built in cell phone holder,a mini tv screen to watch the latest soap operas and it even has satellite so you can watch any nationality of soap operas wheter it be Japanese or Russian or even Arab. Hmm...I also think this new purse will be pink and have an automated cell phone operator meaning I think if you click some certain button the purse it can put your phone on to answer a call. Shes always saying how sometimes I call her and she can never pick up the phone because its in her purse and she has to try to find the phone in her purse and by that time she misses the call. So..maybe this will be a good purse for her.
"____ Im leaving for work ok? I left you some goodies on the kitchen table and a surprise in your make -up kit. ON the kitchen table I have for her a pumpkin pie for her that I bought last night . In the make -up kit ive left for her 200 $. Of course shes not a spend thrift we have to do some food shopping, so I dont expect her to use all that money for the purse. Well I hope so. "hhmmm..ok my steevey weevy Ill see you later then." I moved for the usual good morning kiss . I kissed her on her lips. Most of the time that would wake her up but today I could see she was a bit tired so I gave her a not too long kiss on the lips and one on her forehead and cheek. I Then I put my hand threw her hair and said Ill see you later _________" "Mhmm k Steevey I love you." I love you so much more _____ ,I told her.
It is 7:21 A.M. I kissed my wife goodbye earlier. I walked out of the house,into the garage, entered my black Beemer that was next to my wifes Beemer, a pink convertible. My beemer was the usual sedan. It had the usual leather seats,GPS system, pink dice in the mirror one pink one actually and the other one black,heating on the seats,and a kickin stereo system. Yeah kickin..well for listening to music it always makes me feel cool and young.
It is 7:27 A.M. and I m close to the library. Theres plenty of traffic at this time. I just have to drive down this street,pass Boston Common,take a right at Lowe's Theater and just head straight down and I'll be there. As of now Im close to nearing Lowe's Theater. Too many s toplights and people passing. So many commuters are clogging up this street. Every damn minute Im stopping for them! It's just annoying that they pop up every few feet when you gain a foot. I remember my days as a commuter so I cant get pissed at these people. I use to try to run past cars and people to reach the train station to catch my train. Hmm...my commuter days are one of my greatest years in my life as well. Its how I met ______ in fact. Hmm...something also happened on a train back then but I cant seem to remember.
It is 7:35 A.m and I am now at Lowe's Theater just have to turn right and Ill be on the street that leads to the library. Look both ways and hmm...wow look at that black dump truck there. Jet black with a shade of yellow on the side to spell some words. I cant read the words. Aha funny my favorite two colors on this weird dump truck black and yellow. So..anyway look left. To the left I have the dump truck here and to the right just that street and just looking for pedestrians.
It is 7:36 A.M and I flick the switch to turn my right signal on. Tick Tick Tick the green arrow ticks and tocks on my dashboard. I turn my wheel slowly to the right. I look fast again to my left while my Beemer is in motion. The black and yellow truck is coming up fast to me. My heart is getting faster. Maybe I should wait for this thing to pass. Im in the middle of the road though. I just cant stop. I keep on moving and hope that the driver will realize his mistake and stop. My car is still in a turn and suddenly the truck is somehow so close to me that I can see the driver inside. I cant believe my eyes. I thought I would never see HIM again. How is he here? All I know is that this thing I once knew but I dont have time to think. I have to get out of his way!. Before I have time to think of what Im going to do for a motion with my car the dump truck smashes hard into the driver side of my car. My side. I feel an intense pressure on my left like someone just took my whole side and squeezed it all together. My heart is being crushed by pounds of metal. I cant breathe. THe light of day is gone and I only see complete darkness. Im going to die. Why must I die? I dont want to leave _____. I love her too much. How could she handle it? I dont know how I can be thinking when I probably have serious injuries. I feel the pain so intense and yet I expected to lose consciousness. My sight is of blackness and I think maybe Ill be able to stay awake threw all this,maybe I will stay alive. As soon as I even begin to think this I feel like I'm rolling over and over and over and over. My head is crashing against the ceiling of the car I think. What the hell is goin on? I cant think anymore. I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant............................
"Goooood morning everyone. This is abc News in the Morning and I'm Patrick o DOnell "
"And im Sara Fontaine who will give you your traffic updates.
"Im Lindsey Hamilton who will be giving you your Boston weather for the day.
"Aaaand I;m Johnny Repp who wull be giving you your update on who married who,who broke up with who,and who wants to break up with who on your entertainment news.
THIS IS abc NEWS IN THE MORNING.
"Good Morning to our viwers. Today is Tuesday March 31st 2009. Its 7:59 on this windy day wouldnt you say Sara?
"Ill tell you it sure was Patrick. I almost was blown away today by the winds but thats for Lindsey to tell us right ?
"Of course of course"
"In this mornings news, two Turkish planes bombed Kurdistan today due to PKK militants killing 10 Turkish militants outside of a customs building in the Istanbul District.
"OOO doesnt sound good now does it Patrick?"
"Well...that may not sound good but today in Boston there will be the annual Children week.
"Oh yes I was looking forward to that."
"So for all those people that would like to chip in and help some children...the event will be held at the Boston South End pubic Library today at 3 p.m and should last till 7 p.m tonight and then of course same time tomorrow . There should be groups for children to play in and for adults,small workshops on how we can help our chidlren.
"O yes that does sound nice. For anyone thats trying to get anywhere near the Boston Library you wont have much luck.
" Why is that Sara who is with the traffic who should have said that she was the traffic woman.
"AHAHAH well Lindsey it's a bit shocking to find that there was an accident right across from the Boston Common nearly a half hour ago. " "Oh wow right in a public street too. "
"Yes so dont try going down Winter,Summer, or Franklin ST. Besides that there was one accident on Rt. 128, there is a bit of a bulge there but there shoud be an estiamted wait time in traffic of 5 -10 minutes. Besides that the roads are clean this morning.
"Yes thank you Sara. Back to the news, it seems that on the story of that accident that Sara told us there are 7 people injured,one man it is said to be believed dead and there is one person missing as well. It's a strange accident. Lets go with Rebecca Chong with more details who is live now at the scene".
"Yes Patrick. The scene here is devastating. It seems at 7:36 this morning a man who is yet to be identified at the moment was in a 2009 BMW 202 X when as he was taking a turn he was struck by an incoming dumpster truck stricking his drivers side. The bmw was smashed completely on the drivers side and if you look down the street here you can see that the dump truck was actually moving the bmw along the street. No drivers were hurt but the Bmw hit a curb and spun over injuring at least 7 pedestrians. From what we know,these injured people have not serious injuries. It seems to be that these people were harmed not by the car itself but by metal pieces of the car.
In fact we have here with us a man that saw the whole collision while sitting on a bench waiting for the 7:40 bus. Say your name sir." "Yeahh hi my names Bill Shawmut. I was sitting here on this bench and Im looking at this Bmw right? Im thinking to myself what would I do to get me one of those babies? One second im looking at this beaut and the next second Im seeing a huge dump truck like a big mother beep beep."
"Excuse me sir?"
"O yeah sorry about the swearing but this thing was pretty big. Like black and yellow I aint ever even seen a truck with yellow and black maybe white and yellow but not black. Anywayss this truck smashes into the driver side of the car right? and its still moving! This truck is still pushing this Bmw along the street! Im thinking what the hell aint the driver realized he just crashed into somethin? So this truck is just plowing this car down the street and Im standing up to see down the street now. Then the bmw kind of moved away from the truck and hit the sidewalk. All I know is then I be seeing this car flip over. Then like all these pieces of the car start flyin around everywhere and im thinkin to myself **** (beep) it better not be explodin now. Luckily it didnt. But yeah I saw the metal flyin everywhere. From my angle I could only see the car and the truck but not any people. God bless anyone involved in this accident. Might I add that this whole morning is ruined and its all to blame for one ************ (BEEP)driver on the road It was the scariest **** (beep) I seen in my life."
"Thank you Bill for that insightful account of what has happened here today. As Bill has told us the bmw is completely wrecked. We did manage to see the driver of the BMW in one quick glimpse. We'll have some footage of him later live. From what we could see he had wounds to his head. We can see from our distance the BMW did have the use of airbags. As for the truck ...it seemed to have stopped a few feet after the BMW. THres not much we can say for the truck. Its a truck so...not much damage has been done to this truck. Theres dents on the front. Theres no driver found. Witnesses say they did see people running after the accident. It is possible that this will turn out to be a case of Hit and run and if the driver of the BMW dies...well then this will soon to be called manslaughter. Back to you Patrick.
Hmm....Steevey. Why does he always do that? He thinks he doesnt wake me up when he kisses me but he does! Hes such a romantic though doing that. Let me check the time. Only 6:54! Steve must have just left like a few minutes ago. I didnt even get to sleep in . Grrrr. Well im up now might as well get my **** done. Lets see first thing is bathrooom. Didnt he say something about something in my make-up kit? Hmm..whats in there? Probably some nice book he got from the library. I never use to like to read but hes so convincing. "Just read it honey! Come on you know you wanna _____! Come on ____ everyone lets go! Come on lets get to it,You know you wanna do it!" "Steve be quiet Ill read the book. " "Fine read the book and then you'll come up to me all thanking me honey.
Yup thats my Steevey. The book he picked out for me was great and yeah I did give him a hug. Hes just so sweet who wouldnt want to hug him besides me? Ahaha yeah so lets see whats in the make-up kit. My make -up kit is near the sink on the shelf. Its one big shelf so definitely my stuff wont be falling down. Hmm...lets see whats in here. He left a note on the kit.
_____..I know how much you wanted that special thing youve been wanting and today you can get it! Yay for you! Dont forget though dont go too crazy because Im gonna be hungry tonight so I was thinking maybe like Steak with rice or whatever you want. Either way we need to do some shopping for food. Dont forget ______ I love you =)
Awww thats nice of him but whats in here. I hate it how he likes to build the suspense of things just give whatever it is to me now! I opened the box and there it was two nicely folded hundred bills and a beautiful ring next to it. O my God! When did he get this?! Its soo beautiful! Of course! Today was the day we first met ! How could I forget? Aghh mornings they make me stupid.
Ill like never take this ring off. Its like at least 2 karot or 3 whatever! Its real diamond for sure! Like I cant believe it! How could he do this? I never would have guessed! Pheww ok..I have to calm down. Whats the 200 dollars for though? All on food? We're not that low I think. Lets see I know hes bad at math but we usually worry about just what to eat for tonight and go day by day, not stack up on food. So...he should know we usually use about 50 for a good meal. 150 dollars what could I do with that? He couldnt want me to get....? No way. He wouldnt be that nice to me in one day! I already have a beautiful ring on me! He wouldnt want me to get the purse! Let me see that note again.
"I know how much you wanted that special thing you've been waiting for and today you can get it!" He really wants me to get the purse! I cant believe he actually listened to me always talk about it. I thought he was half asleep at the table when I always told him the special features to that purse. He would always act like he was sleeping too! I never thought....he is sooo getting that steak and rice tonight! I better hurry up, get in the shower and eat something real quick. The malls open up at like 7:30.
Ok its 7:15 . I had to rush a bit and it was hard to choose which pink shirt I wanted to wear for today and the shoes too but I did it and I have still time to eat something reall fast. Lets see...Im in the kitchen and whats that on the table? A pie and chocolate? Can this day get any better for me? I love pie! How could he do this to me?! I dont have the time to eat the pie now,I could eat it in the car but then Ill get my pink floor mats messy and then I'll have crumbs! Theres chocolate too though. Um... come on choose ____! Pie or chocolate! Thats it screw the chocolate. Pie your coming with me! Let me just get a fork then me and you are out of here mr. pumpkin pie.
7:30 in the morning. I cant believe I'm awake this early and not in a grouchy mood. If it wasnt for this ring and that pie and this purse then I probably would be in a shitty mood today. I made it to the mall at 7:25. It's close to our house. I actually half finished the pie...it was soo good! I just couldnt stop eating! Well...here Iam now at Sears waiting for the teenage girl to ring me up for my nice purse. "O MY GOd your actually getting this? This is like the coolest purse ever!"
"Yeah I know right? So..how much will it be ?
"Its going to be $148.13" "I handed her the cash and I received back my change. I liked this girl . She had a good style to her. I could see she had good style and her eyelashes...those were so nice .
"Did you know you have nice eyelashes?"
"Really? Awww thank you! Well ive been tired like **** but that just really cheered me up thanks! "
I nodded to her and left the store. It felt good to feel like a young girl. Im usually not always like this saying cool and stuff. But...I still sometimes feel like a teenage girl . Whenever I walk into a mall, Im just 16 years old again. Lately Ive just been feeling like that age since I heard of that new purse. But...I think Ill be acting my age after tomorrow. I still have to finish that essay professor grant gave me. I'm still at Northeastern going to finish my masters in Science. Soon Ill be finished this year so.. I dont know where Ill go from there, but im glad that at least im not a bum to sit around the house all day. I dont know ...maybe after this degree..I can have the thought of children. At least if kids come into my life now there would be a loving father who has a firm and high job and at least a mother with a degree that could get her a decent job if someday Steevey lost the job or took ill. Always have to think for the future.
It's 7:37 as of now and Im on the way to my car. I feel sad now for some reason like I forgot something or Im missing something important though I dont know what it could be. Well..maybe its just my mind telling me get back home and finish that term paper now! Well..Im in my sweet pink BMW and ready to get back home!
It is 7:50 and I'm out of my car and have my keys in the hole of the door. My cell phone rings. This would be the perfect chance to see how my purse does its magic. I press the brown button on the side of the purse,you can barely even see it it blends in so well with the purse. Instantly I know that the purse has put me threw with whoever is calling. I say
"Hello?"
"Is this Mrs. Weattie?"
"Yes this is she, who is speaking ?"
"This is Seargent Nick Randal from the South End Boston Police Department."
"O wow, I wasnt expecting a call from an officer. Um...is there a reason that your calling me so early? Did I do something wrong?
"No maam no. Its not that, maam as a procedure I usually tell people that if you are standing now you may want to sit down.
"For what reason, besides Im like right about to get into my house so I just cant sit on the ground.
"Well maam if you must you should sit on the ground. Maam..this morning at 7:35 your husband Steve was struck by a dump truck across the Lowe's Theater. It was a very serious accident. Your husbands car is completely ruined,in fact barely recognizeable. As of now, for sure we know that he is in the ER. The paramedics told us that your husband's heart had stopped twice and that they had to inject adrenaline to get his heart beating again. He has received serious head trauma and multiple bruises to his body. He is living and is not in I believe ICU, I dont know why he is not there or in an operating room but for sure we know that he is in the ER and that it would be wise if you could come down to the hospital. "
"Steevey no how could Steevey...it it cant be him. It must be some one else. He was just on his way to work. He doesnt take a highway or anything! It cant be him!!! NOOO!!"
"Maam we are completely sure it is him. He had the id of Steve Wheatie,27 years old, resident of 245 Andalos St. Boston."
"Its just....will he be all right???
"Maam I cant say for sure. I suggest you go see him at the hospital and now maam I have other matters to attend too. Good day.
"Good day? Good day! What the hell do you mean a good day? My husbands been in an accident and your going to tell to have a good day!You stupid cop pig!"
I cant take what he just told me. How can Steevey be in the hospital? He could be dead! Steevey! WHY?! I fell to the ground and my door opened to the entrance of my house. Steve, no you cant die. How? I feel like my heart will burst how can this happen? I look up and see my house. Steevey its like hes here in front of me. Memories of him here come bac to me. Him bringing me into this house the first time with me in his arms as we walked into his house,walked on where im sitting as husband and wife. Steevey kicking our stair case there by accident when his team won the soccer match,him screaming GOOOAAAAALLLLL! Him taking a kick and slapping him his foot on the staircase and him hopping in pain still saying
"OWWW,goalllll! ___I need some ice!"
How can this have happened to him?
"Steevey,no. Please God dont let this happen to him".
5 minutes ago seems like a whole other world. I only feel pain,fear,and love for my husband in this new world. O God,I have to go get there fast. I cant let him go. Nooo. Steevey. Tears flow down my eyes as I drive to the hospital with our memories together racing threw my head. Steve.Dont die. Dont.
8:35 in the morning. Im at the hospital and I'm speaking to Dr. Roknilajah that has seen Steevey.
"How is he ? Will he live? Please tell me yes please.
"Maam someone upstairs must sure like him. Hes fine."
"He is! O my God! YES! I start jumping and down not caring that others are looking at me as they pass by. My husband will live ! YES!
"Maam if you could please calm down for a moment."
"What? Dont tell me theres some kind of other problem."
"Maam,your in some way scaring the patients with your yelling for joy."
"The patients dont know that my Steevey is going to live! You hear all that you patients! My husband will live! Take that!
"Mrs. ____ please calm down. I have to tell you your husbands situation here."
"What? Dont tell me you just made me do all that for nothing. Hes okay right?"
"Not per say. As of now he is sleeping as both you and I would sleep. He is not in a coma or such at all. We know that his heart stopped on the way here. Im very suspicious of this since his damages to his head are not fatal. You see maam...I was under the impression I would be receiving a patient with severe head trauma,enough that would have the brain so badly affected to stop the heart. Your husband has inguries that could be healed in less than 2 weeks. He has only a deep scratch that will be located near his eyebrow. As I said he can be healed. I can not say how he will be when he wakes up since he has not gained consciousness per say. He has spoken though so that rules out coma. He will have to stay the week for us to monitor his vital signs and see if he has been affected by this accident.
"But...hes still well right?"
"Yes he is well. We will on the safe side though monitor him. We could even discharge him tonight but its not that. Its just he almost died in the ambulance and it would be recommended that we see if some thing like that will happen again. It could have just been from shock that his heart stopped but you understand me right?
"Yes, I completely understand. As long as my husband is well then im well. So.. can I see him now? "
"Yes if you would just follow me this way we should be at his room in a minute or 2. So..follow me. I have to admit your husband is a lucky man to be alive.We know that the accident was very severe. The car is completely wrecked We were told plenty of times by the paramdedics. Your husband must have had worn his seat belt and probably had good German airbags. "
"Ahahaha yeah. Well...I love Beemers. I had a car one time that was like a death trap when I was 16. It was soo unsafe. But..I got a car from my dad and even that wasnt safe. The beemers though are just so adorable,fast and dependable. My husband well..he just saw my car when I met him and he just fell for BMWS. We're BMW people so..its good we are if it was those airbags that helped to prevent him from hurting himself."
"Bmws you say? My family hates BMWS. By the way we are almost to his room. Anyway my family,we are Desi,my father forbid any German cars. He say first they too expensive and that they are too small and are unsafe for drivers. My father tried to make my family Toyota lovers. He still has his Toyota but I went for the Honda instead.
"You go for Hondas! AHAH I dont know why Im laughing,we're in a hospital,but a Honda! Their so bad! Everyone knows that! Back in teh day they were good with the accords but the new gxs and all are soo bad.! Wow, sorry I just lately have had a weird experience. I feel like im 16 again lately. Just a little stage im going threw."
"Hey its no problem o we all have our stages and no offense I take for the Honda thing. I know myself Honda is bad, I want to trade for NIssan,it is much cheaper than Honda. Anyway here is your husbands room,room 613. Shall we go in?"
"Yes obviously!"
"Ok.'
"Steeevey.Steevey, Steevey Weevey get up. Come on my Steevey Weevey!"
I was in darkness but I could here her voice calling to me. I couldnt see but I tried to move my arm to the dark to reach her. It sounded like ____ was above me calling for me. I had to reach her . ______! _____! Im here . Im here!
"Are you little man? Are you here or are you just talking to yourself?
"Who...whos there?"
"An old friend just saying hi. I'll keep in touch."
That voice in the darkness ...it sounded familiar. It was a raspy voice that sounded too old to even speak...a voice that evoked fear threw me. I felt myself shiver. Where am I?
"STEEVEY! GET UP! COME ON GET UP STEEVEY! PLEASE!"
I heard her voice and all fear was washed away from me. I couldnt even remember who spoke to me. All I knew was ____ back and I had to find her. I saw light in front of me. I could see it and I ran to it. I ran to her voice. I saw the light grow and grow and grow until my whole sight was filled with light.
I opened my eyes to look into my loves eyes ____. She was kissing me and I kissed back. I felt like I had run a thousand miles and my reward after the struggle of running was to be with ____.
"mmmm...this is a nice way to wake up,can we do more things?"
"Steevey! Dont ever scare me like that again! I thought that you would never wake up! I almost was going to shove water down your head! Dr. Roknilajah though said it would spoil the equipment. "
"What did you say? Doctor? Where am I ____?"
"Steve its ok. Your in a hospital. Its like 8:45 in the morning". You had an accident this morning at 7:35.
" WHAT?! I had an accident less than an hour ago?! How am I?"
"Calm down Steevey." She gave me a hug and rubbed my hair. I was beginning to get scared but her hug calmed me down. It was like she had a mystic power to somehow remove all all the pain and fear from me.
She spoke to me in whispers like I was her child rubbing my hair threw.
"Shhh. Steevey its ok. You had an accident but its ok. Your ok. You just came out of it with a scratch."
Thats it a scratch?"
"Isnt that funny Steve? The doctor says you have the same scratch as me right near your left eyebrow except yours is going to be a a whoole lot bigger than mine.
"O real nice way to cheer me up ____"
"Ahahah im sorry I just lately have been feeling like I'm 16 again. Its strange I even said like! I've been using like today like at least 100 times!.
"____ thats fine...when do you think I fell in love with you? I fell in love with you when you were 16. If your going to be 16 then I;ll fall in love with you all over again.
"Awww Steevey. You always have something sweet to say dont you?
"Baaby I may be lying down here but Ill always be sweet for you and Ill keep on being sweet. I was beginnning myself to feel like I was young again. Strange. I hadnt said those kind of pick up lines since I was 16. It must just be that my mind is believing from ____ that we are 16 again.
"sO... Steve. Do you feel better?"
I feel great now ____ but when do I get out of here? Thats the question I want to get answered.
"Steve your not allowed out of here for like a week. Ooops I said like again. I mean your not allowed to leave this hospital until a week has passed.
"Oh wow. What am I going to do the whole time? "
"Rest of course. Get your strength back. You'll need your energy.
"Energy?"
"Well...did you think I would forget about this ring and this purse? I think you'll need to get your energy back because honey you and me will be busy with some fun work soon.
"Oooo well dont get my heart racing for you ____ or else the doctors will think Im going crazy over here.
"Ahahah well Steevey Ill be bacK in a bit to get you something to cheer you up.!
"Ok ____ I cant wait to see what it is . I smiled to her and she gave me another of her gorgeous smiles.
I layed my head down on the pillow more and couldnt believe that I was here in a hospital,feeling completely normal with only a scratch on my head. Im in a hospital and my BMW is probably trash now. Its funny how my life changed in less than an hour. I guess I'll be missing that childrens week at the library. I dont think they let cell phones in here so I'll have to ask ___ to call Charlie because he'll have to cvoer for me. Hes my assistant so he knows most of my plans of what I was going to say and do...well.. the boring stuff. Its the funny that he wont have or the wit but at least he;ll get my point across with everyone. I wonder what ____ will bring me. Maybe a pie. I could go for some pie right about now.
Poor Steevey. He must feel like crap right now. Im so thankful that at least hes alive. He still has his sweetness going for him. He seems normal so Im so glad that at least hes all right. I think some pie,though,will cheer him up. Good thing I saved half of it. Im in the hospital's parking lot,its an elevated parking lot so I'm on the 3rd floor. I'm now in front of my pink Beemer putting my keys into the doors lock.
"Dont think he likes that pie. I think he likes chocolate better." What,WHERE THE hell did that voice come from?
"Who's there?"
"An old friend paying my regards to an old friend."
"Well...ok old friend,stay the **** away from me you hear?! You sound like a perv and I've seen movies,I'm not going to be the fool girl to keep on talking to the killer so that he can get closer to me to get me!.
"Ooo feisty little girl arent you?"
"Well ____ dont worry you will be seeing more of me around lately. Eve heard of taking a chill pill? HAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
Aghhh that laugh. This mans laugh sent goosebumps running down my spine. I started shaking a bit. It must just be the wind and its cold so...thats just a laugh. I better get in my car now...this pervert could be like right next to me!
I turn the key in the lock and quickly get in my beemer. I shut the door and quickly hit the automatic lock for the doors. I put the key in the ignition. Im backing up from my parking space. I look behind me. "BOOO!" "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" He's right there sitting in the seat in the back. I scream uncontrollably and run from my car. I quickly take the keys out of the ignition quickly,run out of the car like theres no tomorrow. Other people looking for parking spaces drive by me "Watch it you dumb broad!" "Shove it Im friggin running here!"
Whoa..why am I talking like this and what am I running for? Maybe I'm seeing things. Maybe there was no guy in the car. My door was locked when I entered so...maybe im just imagining things. I think maybe I need a quick nap. Whats happened today has made me feel like I've been awake straight for a week.
I feel like a fool walking back to my car. What if there is someone in the car? What the hell am I walking back to the pervert guy? My cars just right there,I can see it. Its about 45 ft. from me. I dont see anyone in the car. I definitely think I was imagining things. A car suddenly comes around the corner. I feel safer if there was a witness around when I get near the car. If there was someone here they woudnt try **** to try and get me. I run to my car and the driver looking for a space passes by me when I reach my Beemer.
No one is in my car and my door is open still. I definitely think I just imagined that guy. What am I fooling myself? Of course I saw him. Maybe though he was behind the car outside and not inside the car. It doesnt matter. It was probably just some lonely hobo looking for some money and prob from me a piece of ***. AHAHAHAHAHAAHAH! Likes he gonna get it! I dont think so! AHAHAHAHAHAH! Ok...im so not surprised now that Im thinkinng like this and randomly laughing. I think Ill just go with the flow with what my minds doing. I've been too serious lately. Now just in case I think Ill put my Beemer in a different space. Maybe on the 1st floor. Then im soo giving Steevey his pie. Then he can have the pie to eat...and me to cheer him up! He's already had a bad day but Im going to try to make it better since he made the beginning of my day the greatest.
"Phewww that tasted good." I told ____ after finishing a plate of pumpin pie in my room.
"I know right? You bought like the best pie for me. Whered you get it from anyway? "
"Hmm...I think I think I got it from BJ's."
"You went to BJ's last night? Thats like almost all the way near Cambridge! You went all the way down there last night just for me?" "Well...I was low on aftershave so I had to get that too."
"Steevey, you went all the way to BJ;s just for aftershave? Couldnt you just get that from Sams club,its like a few streets away from our house! " "____ your right but then again, Bj's makes some good pie dont they? "
"Awww so you did go all the way out there just for me!".
"Did you think I would forget the day that we first met? It was the best day of my life. How could I forget it? It was when I met you and that was the best thing to ever happen to me. I met you ____ ,you my best friend in life,my companion"
"Steevey shut up. Your like going to make me cry! I understand. I'll admit that at first I thought you were just another guy from their little gang trying to suck up to me. I was thinking what a lame kid pretending like he actually wants to protect me? Could you do a better job acting ?
"Ahahaha"
"Yeah,Steevey. Im glad I met you that day. I remember I was having a shitty day too. Its like when I started speaking to you,like everything just cleared up and I felt so happy and glad to be around with you.
"Aww ____ now im going to cry. I dont have that kind of affect on you. "
"Of course you do,your my Steevey." She rubs my cheek and looks at me. Her face is so sad. I know how hard it must be for her to see me in this bed,looking like I;m helpless. I see a tear come from her eye and fall down onto the bed.
"___ dont. Please dont cry. I dont want you to cry. I'm ok,I'm going to get threw this for you.
"No Steevey. Its not fair! How could this have happenned to us? You left for work like any other day! You left me the most beautiful gifts that no one has ever given me,you didnt do anything wrong and look whats happened to you! I cant stand to see you here. It's not you. I'm use to seeing you happy and dancing all weird and all that other stuff you do to try to make me laugh."
"_____ come here." I open my arms for her and she enters into my arms. I give her a long hug and a tear falls from my eye into her hair. "I will get threw this. Dont worry ____. Ill get threw this for you. I'll take us away from this pain. Ill take the sadness and pain away from you like I did back at the station." I'll take it all away soon ______.
It is 4:45 P.M March 31st,1999.
"Can I have your attention please? Now boarding for the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaack number 7. I repeat now boarding for the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaaaaaack number 7."
Finnaly, theres my damn train. I'm 16 years old. I'm in South Station in Boston. It is 4:45 P.M. I am sitting at a table with my backpack on my shoulders,eating a Milky Way candybar. I'm sitting with hundreds of other people waiting for other trains to pull in,to Needleham,to Attleboro,to Marlborough,and for others to Florida and Washington D.C. I dont have much time to waste,since if I move slow then I will probably not get a seat for myself and I will have to sit with someone,probably a smelly lady who hasnt taken a shower in days,or maybe next to someone eating a smelly sandwhich. Either way if I want my own whole seat I should move now. The Worcester Express gets packed pretty fast.
It is 4:46 P.M. I get up from my chair and walk to the closest trash bin. I look back to make sure I did not leave anything behind. My seat has in less than 20 seconds been already taken by another person. Seats in the station are hard to get in the afternoon due to packs and packs of people trying to get home from here. I turn my head back from that person who took my chair and look for the trash bin which I find is near the bookstore they have here. Not a bad book store but the prices are soo damn expensive. $21.95 is the price for one Dr. Seuss book. I'm like what the hell? How many commuters are suckers here too actually buy from this store? It seems alot are because this store is still in business.
It is 4:47 P.M. Im turning away from the trash bin and walking a bit faster to the doors that leads to the track. I'm passing by the food court with passing Au Bon Pain,Mcdonalds,Som Dum Guy Chinese food,and I'm outside where the trains are waiting to be boarded. The intercom once again says "Now boarding on the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaaaaack number 7. Also now boarding on the 4:58 train to Providence on traaack number 9. Now boarding on the 4:58 train to Providence on traaack number 9.
I'm walking down the train platform to chooose a car to go too. Hundreds of people are walking with me looking for a car to choose . I walk a bit down since the further cars you go too the less people there are. Everyone takes the first 3 cars and thats where its most packed. Theres some hold up a bit up front. Why is everyone kind of slowing down? Hmm...I try to see more on my tippy toes and I can see that its just a group of kids my age their in the middle of the platform. Well..they should move. Im not going to wait here on this platform all day.
"You know what Jack? I dont like pink. I think pink is for fags,and for girls well then you must be for girls with girls right baby?
"Shut the **** up and leave me alone. Just let me get in the damn train.
"Ooo but what if we dont want too ?"
"Well then I'll just have to kick your *** wont I?
"Oh you hear this Jack?"
"O yeah I be hearing this Johnny. This girl got fangs watch out."
"Ahahah.. how bout this baby dolll, why dont you come with me and Jack here and we'll show you a good time around Boston.
"No thanks I dont need a couple of fags to show me the gay bars around here. I dont go for fags,their not my type."
"You stupid little bit.....!
"Excuse me Johnny is it? Leave the girl alone."
I dont know why I stepped forward. I didnt even know I had the guts to do this. But..I saw that this Johnny was gonna take a hit at this girl. I knew that if he did one hit that someone would stop him if he tried for another but I couldnt allow for even one hit to hit her precious face. I could not just go on with my business without protecting this girl. She was too beautiful. I never saw a girl as pretty as her. I felt like I had to protect her from these scumbags. I had a feeling he was going to make a move so I pushed threw the crowd,got close to Johnny and caught his hand in mid-air before he could do anything.
"Yo,what the hell this kid doing Jack? Let go of my damn hand you little....."
"Hey I dont need to hear any swearing from your mouth. Ill let your hand go if you can leave this girl alone,good idea?
"Like **** it is" " I was soo occupied with this Johnny and me thinking I was saving the day for this girl that I forgot about Johnny's other hand and the other guy Jack.
He took his other hand and punched me hard in the chest. No one saw that move because Jack moved in and got behind me and punched me in the back. I was on the ground. I was thinking what is the girl doing now? What the hell,theres a fight going on here and no one is saying anything. These people,commuters,are so ******* dumbasses! I was on the ground,in a kneeling position.
"I think little boy you picked the wrong fight to play in. Why dont you come with us and we can all have a little fun, Me,Jack and this bitc.....
"I told you shut the hell up! "
My temper came suddenly threw the pain of being punched. I took my hand and punched Johnny behind his leg. His leg by reaction bent down and I took that oppurtunity to rise up and me be above him I took my knee and slammed it hard against his face. As for Jack he stood there in shock and so...for him I turned around and tried to give him one good punch from me. He tried to run away from me . I didnt want to let him get away without some pain so I tried to kick his leg. I did and he ran into a few commuters knocking down a 2 men. His face hit the pavement and I could see at least there was some burns there to let him feel some pain.
I turned around and looked for the girl. She was stepping on the hand of Johnny.
"Who's the *****? WHo?"
"Owww owwwww. Let me go!"
" Not until you say it.!"
"All right All right Im the *****!"
"And what color do you love?"
"I love pink,all right owww oowwwww! damn stop! I said it! I love pink!
"Thats right you better be loving pink! Pink everything got it?!
"Yeah yeah let me go!"
"Hey anything you want to say to this guy? I was just in shock of how she was handling him,then I realized she was speaking to me.
"Ooo yeah. Who loves pink Johnny? I couldnt hear you from over here."
"I love pink. Im sorry, I wont say anything about you guys,just let me go!
"All right get out of here then no ones stopping you!"
The girl let go of his hand and he tried to get up and she kicked his butt. Literally she kicked his butt and he went falling flat on his face on the hard pavement of the platform. I was laughing and we both laughed together. We were laughing like crazy. It was just soo funny. It was something you think you would see on Madtv but this was just too funny. Johnny got up and I saw that he had a scrape on his face and a bloody nose but at least nothing serious from me giving him a knee. My knee kind of hurt but I thought that is definitely worth it to feel some pain. It means that you had a fight and kicked butt at the end.
Johnny ran back down the platform running with a limp holding his butt. It was such a funny scene that me and the girl laughed at him and pointed at him. The commuters were staring at us like we were lunatics. They even turned to look at what we were pointing at. Johnny was gone but we were still pointing so I think the commuters believed we were laughing at the station.
"Wow...that was soo funny."
"I know right? Like did you see him run holding his ***? What a loser."
I felt now a bit shy speaking to a girl I didnt even know. I was thinking to myself ok your speaking to a girl. Well come on keep on speaking. Dont just walk off now into the train and leave it at that!
"Um...yeah so we make a good team kicking butt.
"Ahaha yeah I guess we do. You did a good job of getting those guys. Thanks for what you did. Like I dont think anyone was even going to do anything."
"Well...if you've been on the train alot then you should know that commuters are like zombies. They just walk and thats about it. They dont really have much sense and can be the biggest suckers for anything."
"Ahahaahahah! Wow thats funny. So your a brave,thoughtful, funny guy. Whats your name?"
"I'm Steve."
"Thats it,just Steve?"
"Yeah,just Steve.
"Hmm...well since your so cute and so nice I think I'll call you Steevey! "Steevey...hmm that sounds good. Am I like your lost puppy to name me? "
"You could be. Where you been all this time? I been taking this train for a week now but I havent seen you around before." "
"Last call boarding call for the 4:58 Worcester Express,last call for the 4:58 Worcester Express.
"Oh I think thats time for us to leave this place" said the girl.
"Yeah I guess so. Wow look,we're like the only people on this platform now."
"Yup so...Steevey shall we go in? She pointed to the train car.
"Well after you maam".
"Aww thank you Steevey."
We entered the train together and I felt like I was in a whole new world. I've been using the commuter rail to get to school this whole year and its already the end of March and wow...theres a bit of a change in my life now meeting this beautiful girl.
It is 4:58 P.m, March 31st 1999.
Who is this guy? I cant believe he just saved me from those guys. I probably could have got them both but still...he actually came and stood up for me. Thats sweet...I didnt see no one else do that for me. He handled it so well too...well except for that punch at the beginning he got from that guy but I think he was too distracted looking at me. His face was like what the hell am I doing? It was soo funny. But he really saved me from those guys. Steevey...thats such a nice name. I always come up with the cool things. Hmm...Steevey. Steevey Weevy. That sounds nice. I should sit with him, see how this Steevey is. Who knows ,speaking to these commuters has been so boring,its like they have no life. Steevey,I think maybe he could entertain me for the ride like that would be so fun. Well first I want to see how he's going to handle getting me or himself a seat. I know for sure he wants to be serious with me if he sits with me,if he sits across me,then hes such a mamas boy.
Ok..lets see shes right behind me and every chair is filled with people. There must be a way to get a seat. I want to sit next to her. I never even sat next to a girl before and spoke to her! Maybe I should find my own seat and just say Ill see you later then. What am I stupid? I just saved the girl and I'm just gonna let her go just like that? Shes so different from other girls. Most of the girls are all the same just trying to show their fronts and backs as much as possible. But shes not like that. I def can see her front and back but not because she wants everyone too,its just there. She seems so unique,her looks are great and she's funny too. I could definitely have fun speaking to her. It'd be I think like the first time I actually have a whole conversation with a girl and this trip is like an hour and a half so that would definitely be a long conversation. Im just too shy. I have to step up. Im so going to get me and her a seat. Just me and her.
Ok what the hell is Steevey doing? Hes just standing there,looks like hes thinking. Like wow,if its going to take him this long to find a seat,I think I should find my own seat then and call it quits with him.
"EXCUSE ME."
"Yes son?"
"Sir,your sitting in my seat."
"Excuse me ? I didnt see you sitting here before but if you would like too I can share this seat with you and if the girl over there is with you,I can let her fit here too.
"Sir,thats a great idea. Thats very thoughtful of you but you see sir,shes my sister. She's um...come here.
I lean close to the guys ear...
"Shes a bit retarded,birth defect at birth."
"O how tragic.
"Yes sir,its hard for her to adjust to life. You see sir,today is the first time that she is on a train. Now she may not look scared,but you see I tried sitting her down in the last car with some people and she completely started screaming. If you catch me sir,I didnt want to stay in that car since I would be receiving stares and such and I dont want my sister to be stared at.
"O yes son. I understand. I had a grandmother who was exactly the same way. I had to watch her everyday at my home. It was hard but it feels good in the end that your helping your family doesnt it?
"Yes it is sir... it will help her in the future. "
"Yes,so you need the whole chair then,because she'll prob get nervous with me right?
"Yes sir,howd you know? My grandmother was the same when we use to go to the groceries. God bless your soul young man."
"As well as yours sir for taking care of your grandmother."
"Yes,thank you and good luck with your not soo well sister.
"Thank you sir."
O my God! I cant keep a straight face here! Its so hard. Im not the well sister! AHAHAHA that was sooo damn funny and smart as well. Like wow,that was classy bsing. Well I think he got us seats.So...he must want to sit with me because theres one empty seat next across from the large seat. So...he definitely wants to sit with me.
"After you maam."
"Uhhh thank you Steevey brother hahaha".
"Thank you sister." I sit down across from the girl in the single chair.
I really do want to sit next to her but I want to be sweet to her first.
"So..why are you sitting there? What did you get this huuuge seat for?"
"I got it for you. You look tired and I thought I would give you a seat for you to rest."
"Aww...thats so nice. You bullshitted that guy just to get a seat just so I can get this huge seat?"
"Well,yeah like I said you look tired and I think maybe you should relax,put your feet up. You couldnt do that with me there.
"O really? And why is that?"
"Well let me show you why."
I got up from my seat and sat down next to her.
"Put your feet up now and you;ll see why I thought you also wouldnt want me to sit there." She put her feet up and her shoes rested on me. She was wearing pink flufy boots. They looked nice. They werent even dirty from her walkin whereever. Her boots were even perfect. I didnt know what was going on here but I felt like this girl was someone special. Not just your average girl you meet and then never see again. I think this girl was someone that would be a good friend of mine for the future.
"Hmm..I see your point but why wouldnt you want my foot on you? You dont love my pink boots?"
"Of course I love your boots! Their pink and I like pink as a color. I just never thought of making it my favorite color. "
"Well you should because pink is like the most best color in the world. It's like so pink! Its bright,its pink. Pink is good with everything,food,clothes,cars even,even for hair!
"Ahahaha well if you say so. Before we keep on talking..um..I didnt get your name yet.
"Ahahah really? I'm ____"
"Thats a nice name to have."
"You think so or are you just saying that?"
"Well you tell me does this face lie? =).
"Ahahaha no I dont think so but thanks for telling me that.
"So your Steevey and im ____.
"Yup."
"So...do you mind my shoes on you?
"No,no its ok. Keep them there. If your boots being there makes you feel better then leave them there. At least I get to look at your nice pink boots."
"Aww, I realize that you have alot of sweet things to say. Can you always talk sweet?" "Well...yeah most of the time I can talk sweet. I'll tell you now..Im a bit shy so..I never really used my sweetness with other girls. In fact your probably like the first girl that I ever really had a long conversation with.
"Omg really? I feel so special now. So im the first girl to hear Steevey's sweetness!"
"You could say that. So...you live in Worcester?"
"No I live in that other little town near Worcester."
" Oooo you mean Strawberry." "Yup,strawberry. How bout you? "
"Im a woostarian born and raised."
"Awesome, I know Worcester like the back of my hand. Where do you live around ?
"Do you know Main South? I live around there."
"OOoo the not so good area. So what are you doing on a train going all the way from Boston?"
"I go to school in Boston. The school system in Worcester sucks.
"Hmm..well I go to Strawberry and it not that bad. The school is kind of gay but ehh..its ok."
"Thats cool I guess."
"So...what have you been going to Boston this week for? "
"This week is lke the worse week to be in school for me right now so I've been skipping.
"Skippping school?You actually skip school? That doesnt really help you out much at the end does it?"
"Are you a nerd?"
"What, you think im a nerd? What happened to sweet,funny,brave Steevey?"
"Ahahaha well...you were sticking up for school. If you went to Strawberry high then you woudldnt be talking like that."
"Maybe thats true,but still you get one day to hang around but is it really worth it? A day is 24 hours but if you fail in life thats about 50 years ahead of you in failure. "
"50 years of failure? I dont think I;ll be missing out on much if I skip a week.
"Yeah but one week leads up to two weeks and then two weeks leads up to three weeks and then"
"Steevey I get it! Ok!You say I shouldnt skip school.
"Welcome to the 4:58 Worcester Express. This is the 4:58 Wooorcester Express. This train will be making stops too Backbay,West Natick,Framingham,Ashland,Southborough,W... Wooooooorcester. We hope you enjoy your trip today with the MBTA. The train will move in just a few moments so..please take your seats"
"So..____ how old are you?"
"Im 16 right now." "How about you?"
"Im 16 too,yay we're 16 woohoo!"
An old man sitting in the seat in front of us turned in his chair to look at me and ___.
"Hey,kid can you quiet down?!"
"Kid? Im a kid. Old man would you please stay in your business and Ill stay in my business?" I told the guy. ____ was turning a light shade of pink on her cheeks and I was wondering if she knew even her body turned pink at times.
"Dont try to act like a smartass all right kid? Ive had a bad day and I dont need to hear kids yelling behind me. I hear enough noise from my wife."
"Your wife is noisy? Well maybe she should be! Im a woman and I think that your wife made a mistake choosing you for a husband. "Hmpphhh,just keep quiet ok?"
"We;ll try sir. If you could please turn around then we shall try our most bestest to be quiet ok mr adult? =) I told the guy with a big smile.
"Smartas..." The man turned back to his seat.
"I guess we're good at dissing people too"
"Yeah,these people are so annoying. I hate people like that. Why cant they just mind their own business?"
"I dont know ___, sometimes people have their problems and they dont know where to put their feelings. I dont want to receive that guys feelings though. I have my own problems."
"Yeah,this year has been hell for me. I have to work right after I get off this train. Thats like till 9 and then I have like load of h.w and I'm too lazy to do it now.
"I usually do the h.w now or sleep." I told ____.
"Sleeping sounds good. I'm so tired. Howd you know that I would like get tired and do this whole stretch myself out?"
"I kind of had a feeling thats all. It's like a sixth sense for me. I see something or an event and in my mind I just plan something out like what can follow next. I saw you and you just looked tired too me so..Im thinking we're going on a train and theres these big chairs,maybe she'll want to lay down."
"Maybe that guy was right,maybe you are a smartass!"
"Hey ___,I'm so not. I'm just smart but that doesnt mean I'm not funny."
The train suddenly makes a bulge and _____ is pushed almost out of her seat. I quickly lean myself forward and catch her around the waist. "Hahahah,I wasnt expecting that! Thanks for that too,nice reflexes."
"I couldnt just let you fall on the floor with me sittting above you. I would feel feel bad that I didnt do anything. And its a dirty floor and you dont need to get yourself dirty."
"Dirty? I;m a dirty girl little boy."
"Your dirty? Ohh so if you hold on, let me get a tissue and wipe you off."
"No,you loser I'm dirty,get it? Ok so your getting boring."
"Yeah,I think I;m just tired myself,alot has happened for me for one day. Your alot of work to take care of.
"I think your doing a good job at it but its ok I can handle things,it's no problem."
"Yeah I know,its just my personality I guess,I just dont want a pretty girl to hurt herself,by the way this is so random but you say like alot."
"Yeah no kidding. I can like say like a 100 times in a conversation. Like how was the weather today,wasnt it like great,like I wore my boots for nothing because like I thought it was going to snow in Boston today. Ahaha thats how I usually say like."
"I say like but I say you know alot when I'm nervous."
"I didnt hear you say you know yet so you must not be nervous yet?"
"I'm a chilled out guy __ nothing gets me nervous"
"You know what Steevey your right! I love you too much and for that I want to give you a kiss."
"A KISS?! Um...why would you want to do that now? I mean,you know we just met,you know. "
"Steeevey its ok I;m going to kiss you right now!
"No...you know its ok,I just think you know...nows that the, you know, time to start kissing here on, a you know train!
"I got you! I cant believe it. Me giving you a kiss is what would make you nervous?"
"Um...I never kissed anyone before."
"That sucks for you Steevey. Dont worry I;m not going to kiss you,I think you need some chapstick anyway."
"What? My lips arent that bad!" I touch my lips and feel that their kind of rough.
"Ok,so..maybe they need some chapstick but you dont think I have good lips?
"Their not pink lips like mine!"
"I see like actually a mix of pink and red."
"No,theres only pink. You must be color blind because there is only pink."
"Oooooo,yeah pink. Wait when I turn my head this way,then,yeah, you do have pink lips!"
"I told you I have pink lips silly Steevey."
"Now arriving at BackBay. Baackbayy."
It is 5:10 p.m March 31st 1999.
"So... I'm tellin this kid to chill out,then he takes a punch at me right at my face but he gets me in the chin!"So,I punched him in the face back...but just like a side punch but then he called me some low name like fag or something then....."
"Then what,come on tell me more!" "So,I lost it. I just started chasing him down the parking lot and hes screaming like a baby. I'm all get over here boy! Get over here! Then I tackled him down but the teachers saw me so I got suspended,we both got it too. Then when we were having our suspension he was telling me... "Hey,Steve man,why did you punch me for?"
"What a loser. He actually asked you that?
"Well,I think there was a swear somewhere in that question but I cant remember in what context did he swear."
"AHAHAHAH"
"FINAL STOP WORCESTER! FINAL STOP WORCESTER!"
It is 6:38 P.m,March 31st 1999 .
"Well,it looks like we're here."
"Yup,so if you let my boots go Steevey."
"What? Oh,yeah! Sorry." What was I doing? I realized that I had been rubbing _____'s leg,or what it looked like when I realized it massaging. I quickly took my hand away and let her feet fall to the floor by accident.
"You could'nt have done that a bit easier?"
"Sorry,I just realized that I was massaging your leg kind of.
"You didnt know you were doing that?"
"No,was I doing that the whole time?"
"Yeah,that felt good though."
"I'm glad it did but I didnt even know I was doing it." "Who cares? We have to get off the train." "Yeah,lets go." I stood up from the chair and walked down the car with ____ behind me. I coudlnt believe it. I had such a great time speaking with her. We talked about everything and I'm sure we probably got alot of attention with us laughing. I cant believe that I spoke with her and I was even massaging her without realizing it? Whats going on with me?
It doesnt matter. I wont see her if she goes to school. She met me because she's skipping! Crap! I should get her cell or something then to speak with her. Thats better than nothing I guess.
That was great to speak with Steevey. I didnt think that he would be that fun speaking with. He's just different from other guys. He's weird but in a nice way. I cant explain it. Aghh,I'm so tired. Well,he's from here so maybe we can hang out sometime. Imagine that,we could have a friggin great time. Laughing at the people we see. I wish he was at my school. We would be getting everyone. Everyone would envy us. Hmm...so...he is right about school though. My friends are great to hang with in Boston but will they be around me 50 years from now? Maybe not. 50 years from now..phewww thats a long time from now. What if I grew up to have no friends? How would I get threw life? I wouldnt be skipping anything if I didnt have any friends.
Wait! I met Steevey because I'm skipping. How will I see him again if I'm not skipping? ****! I should get his cell or something then to speak to him. Thats better then nothing I guess.
"Steevey,whats you cell phone number?"
"____ whats your cell phone number?"
"JINX!"
"JINX!"
"DOUBLE JINX!,got you Steevey!"
"No I got you first ____ but Ill let it go"
"Let it go? I think your dreaming!"
"Whatever! I just want to know can I get your number?"
"Yeah of course! Do you got a number?"
"Yup. I dont got a cell on me now but I got one."
"Ok so Steevey want to get a paper? "
"Yeah let me get it out of my backpack."
I drop my backback in front of her feet and bend down to look inside my backpack. While I'm looking I take a look at ____ and look at her shoes and move my sight up from her boots to her legs,from her legs to her chest,from her chest to her lips,from her lips to her eyes. From her eyes.....
"Steevey,I dont have any paper! So why are you looking at me?"
"I thought I saw something in your eye thats all."
"What was it?" "I dont know"
"Real nice Steevey,you see something and you dont know what it is."
"Ok I got the paper and a pen. So..._____ your number puh lease?"
"Ok so its 457-846-8610. Yours is?"
"Got your handy dandy cell phone ready ___?"
"Yeah yeah,just hurry up ,its friggin cold!"
"Ok,ok its 457-145-9076. "
"Ok,and thats the number for Steevey. Ok all done your in my contacts. Now let me get to my damn car. Want to walk me to my car? "
"You got a car?"
"Yeah Steevey,im 16. Dont you have a car?"
"Actually no. I get picked up by my mom. Shes parked probably at the front of the station.
"Well...my cars in the back of the station which is where we are so... do you just want to go to your mom?
"No,its ok. I always take a few minutes to get to her anyway when I come here since I usually buy a snack from the station. "
"Ok Steevey."
"You have a beemer."
"Yeah do you like it?"
"It's ok."
"Its ok? Thats it?
"Well I always wanted a Honda Accord. Those are the best."
"Steevey,are you crazy? Get your head inside my car noww!"
"What?" Before I know it she takes me by the collar of my shirt and leads me into the car. She opens the passenger side door and shoves me inside.
"What the fu...........................O my God!"
"What was that Steevey?" "...................................,Whe... have you been all my life baby?"
"Steevey are you talking to me? Hey stop kissing my dashboard!"
"I cant help it ___. This car is just amazing. These pink seats,the pink mats. This car smells like pie and chocolate too! What kind of spray did you use?"
"Welll......" She opens the glove copartment and chcolate wrappers and some candy bars fall out. She turns my head so that I;m facing the passenger seats. There is a half finished pie wrapped in a pink wrap sitting on the seat.
"Mmmmm that looks tasty ___. What kind of pie is it?"
"It's pumpkin pie. Its one of my most like favoritest pies in the whole world. "
"Hmm..well I think I have some time to spare with my mom but,um..I know you have to go to work but instead of kissing your saver of the day, you can share with me some of your delicious pie or how about we eat it together?
"Um...dont you have a mom to go too?"
"Okay so your trying to push me away now? Your so mean.
"Iam not!"
"Yes you are. You dont want to share. Your kindegarden teacher so failed in teaching you sharing.
"Shut up Steevey and open the other door for me. Lets eat some damn pie."
"Phew...that tasted goooood ______"
"Yeah I know right? Its so friggin good. No one can resist the power of the pumpkin pie."
"No kidding,so where did you get it from?"
"I got it from BJ's in Masalborough,the one near the highway."
"Wow,they make awesome pies,I'm not much of a pie lover. In fact I like havent eaten a pie since like the 5th grade maybe."
"What? How can you say you havent eaten pie in like a million years? Are you craazy?"
"I must be because I'm loving pie now."
"Yeah no kidding Steevey."
"So,I think I made you late for work by like 5 minutes. Sowwy ____"
"No,its all right Steevey. I probably wouldnt have eaten that until after work. But I feel so much better with pie in me to do anything,even work!"
"Whoa calm down ____. There wasnt anything like illegal in this pie right?"
"Shut up Steevey. Oh would you look at that. You have something on your chin.
"What? I dont feel anything on my chin. Let me check your mirror. Yeah theres definitely not anything there.
"O I think I see something there Steevey." I'm going for it. I just want to do it to see what he'll do. This is so stupid but I'm going for it for fun. Just for fun to see how he'll react. I just hope he doesnt go all Bruce Lee on me with his reflexes and like karate chop me.
What is she talking about? There is nothing there. I dont see nothing on my chin. Maybe she can get it for me,whatever it is,Ill show her my face to better get whatever is there on my chin. "See _____, theres nothing here check yoursel! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm what the mhmmmmmm.
I cant believe I'm actually kissing him right now. Why am I even doing this? I moved in for the kiss. I'm not a crazy girl going after the guys but Steevey,he just attracts in me some weird way that no other guy has. Okay why am I thinking like this? Why am I thinking about mushy mushy romantic stuff? This is weird. I feel so different. Whats up with this Steevey? Mmmmm forget thinking for now. For now let me just kiss this guy here. Mmm..his lips taste like pumpkin pie. My favorite!
It is 6:45 P.M, March 31st 1999
"Phewww...that tasted good."
"Ahahaha your not a bad kisser Steevey for a first time kisser."
"I guess I didnt need chapstick after all."
"Thats because my pumpkin pie made your lips fresh and sweet."
"Good job ____,now your learning the ways of talking sweet."
"Whatever you say."
"Why did you do that for?"
"I dont know,just something to do for fun. I just randomly thought "kiss the Steevey" and I did."
"So,was there anything on my chin after all?"
"Well,wheres a goatie? I think you would look good with a goatee around there.
"I dont think my beard is ready to go all goateeish. For you though ____,I'll make a goatee come out for you."
"I think I've had enough sweetness for one night Steevey. I cant believe after all this I still have to go to work. Too bad we couldnt hang out tonight but...a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
"Ok _____,that was corny."
"I know but it sounded like great to say for the moment. "
"Whatever you say. So...thanks for the kiss. Ok that sounds weird saying thanks for but it was a good experience. Um...so I guess I'll call you later?"
"Yeah I guess you will. Now hurry on back to your mama."
"Hey dont worry about me and my mama. Pretty soon I'll be the one driving the nice Beemer just like you."
"Good luck with that Steevey. Just make sure you dont get it jacked down at Main South." "Hey,my Beemer will be pink. Who would want to be seen jacking a pink Beemer. Anyone seeing them with that would be laughing at them.
"You never know Steevey,I think there are some jackers who have the hots for pink. Maybe I'll even be the one jacking your ride."
"I'd like to see you try baaby."
"Ahahaha ok so I definitely gotta run or else my boss will fire me and my parents will have a fit so okay Steevey,get out of my car now.
"Okay ____, Ill talk to you later." "You too Steevey."
It is 6:48 P.M,March 31st 1999.
"What took you so long?Did the train come late?"
"Uhh..no mom. Just the train met something new in the railroad tracks today. I guess the train cant work without this new thing in the tracks because once the train left that something in the railroad,the train felt like it was missing one of its pieces to keep on moving down the railroad tracks."
"Steve,what are you talking about? Did someone offer you drugs in the train today?You better have said NO!"
"No,mom no. No drugs. Just never mind. I had a test today so maybe I'm just tired. "
"You better at least receive a 80 in that test. You studied all night on that Algebra test."
"Yeah,no kidding. I dont know. I hope I do good on that. I didnt like the look the teacher gave me when I gave in the test. She looked at my test like it was a piece of crap. "
"Steve,watch your mouth!"
"Mom,crap isnt a swear!"
"In my book it is,and that means that crap is a swear."
"So,mom in your book is stupid a book? Stupid as in the book you made is stupid?"
"Steve,dont argue with me. Dont make me take away your computer."
"Aghhh,mom I'm just tired. I dont need a threat of losing my stuff.
"Why dont you sleep then Steve while I drive home?"
Sounds good mom. Sounds good.
"What took you so long girl?! Did you even think about coming on time tonight? Or did you think that your services werent needed here tonight? "
"Ricky,I know I'm late by like 5 minutes. I'm sure no customers came in 5 minutes."
"How would you know,you werent at your register 5 minutes ago."
Okay,why is Ricky acting like something is up his pants? He really needs to see some help. It's only 7:07,work started at like seven so I dont see why he's acting like I showed up an hour late. After I said bye to Steevey,I had some chocolate and then I decided to take I-290 to get to work faster. If I even tried using Strawberry St.,I would have been caught in so much traffic and then RT. 9,aghhh I would have came at like 8. Rick should shut his mouth since I'm here 7 minutes late instead of an hour.
Ricky is my lame manager's assistant. He's the guy that watches the employees when the manager is'nt around or when the manager is at the Customer Service desk,which is like everyday. So,I have never even seen the manager. For Ricky though,I see alot of this kid. Hes like probably only 17 and he thinks that he can boss me around. These kind of people really need to get their butt kicked like that Johnny kid. I would so do it now but I better have another job lined up for myself if I do that.
"Ricky,I think your exagerating. I think I do know if someone was coming to my register 5 minutes ago."
"O really Miss ___,how would you know that?"
"Hey Zeyno! Yeah did you see anyone come up my register in the past 5 minutes?"
"Nah girl,nah. Theres not even anyone here. No ones been coming up to my register for I say 10-15 minutes at least."
"Thanks Zeyno"
"Hey Ricardo!"
"HEYY ____! What you be needing from the Ricardo baby?"
"Ricardo,you see anyone come up my register in 5 minutes?"
"Nah,no one. Only register to get anyone has been Catalina down on register 2. We just be all waiting here for people."
"Thanks Ricardo"
Ricky was looking at the clock above him which was on the stores wall near the exit. His back was turned to me and I tapped him on the shoulder. I wish I didnt though,when I took my finger back, it was all wet. Ewww,was that like gel or sweat? I didnt want to know.
"Excuse me, Ricky did you listen to my fellow employees?"
"_____, I dont have time to listen to what you or your fellow employees have to say. Just please get to your register while I settle matters that have suddenly come up to my attention in a department."
"Ok Ricky,you have fun with those matters in the womans department."
"Excuse me ___ did you say something?"
"Yeah,Ricky I said I wish I could do what you do,the way you make sure everything is organized in the store. "
"Why thank you ____. With that kind of attitude,you could get somewhere one day."
He walked off to the mens clothing but everyone knew that he walked threw the mens clothing to get to womans clothing and did whatever he did in that department.
"Yo ____ you got Ricky gooood. We were all crackin up!"
"Yeah ____,you always can make someone look a fool cant you?"
"Yeah guys,it's a gift."
"Excuse me girl over there! Are you open?!"
"Yes maam,number 7 is open. By the way my name is _____ not girl.
"_____ what a nice name. Would you be so nice as to ring me up with these items here in my cart?" "Certainly maam."
It is 10:07 A.M, March 31st 2009.
"I remember Rick being an idiot that day. I dont know why I remember so well him being like that. He was like that every day but on that day I can remember everything so clearly."
"Same here ____. Why didnt we ever speak about March 31st before? We've known each other for 10 years and been married for 6 years! We never even brought it up on the anniversary of the day we met all those years before. It would be me with something special for you and you something for me. Then,we'd just go on with our lives."
"Steevey,this is like what I learned in some psychology I wanted to take a few years back,about the human mind,um...what was it,hmm?"
"It's ok ____ if you cant remember,I cant remember half of what I learned in---"
"Hold it! Now I remember. Our minds are so use to things that we have that when it is taken away from us,the mind must cope and adapt to the new changes that has occured. To lose something precious and dear can make the brain go threw stress and threw that stress,the brain has to fix its self consciousness and change the habits that we learn to do with that something or someone. To actually get back what we lost,then the brain must rearrange it's self again and put back the old habits,all that stuff that it tried to erase it must put back. As human nature,we then take care and love more that something or someone. Steevey,I think that we almost lost each other today. We were never in this kind of predicament before although I have a feeling like I've gone threw this before."
"Gone threw before? What do you mean? I dont remember having any fatal accident. Your right though,when I was driving to work this morning I saw some commuters and I thought back to my travelling days. I just remember thinking too myself that it was great travelling because I met you at the end and then I had a feeling like something else happened on a train before. It's weird.
"That is weird Steevey,how can we just forget something if it is important? I can remember almost everything we did with each other since 10 years back. Its not like trying to remember your 1st grade science project."
"My project was too put plant seeds in a sponge and see if it would grow."
" Okay....well let me fix my point. Its not like trying to remember your first baby steps. Beat that!"
"Um....well I remember.....yeah."
"I thought so hmphhh."
"Anyway _____, that was a good day speaking to you on the train. Did we speak to each other that night? "
"Um...I dont think I can remember."
"Why?"
"I dont know. I havent thought back that long for awhile. I mean yeah I always remembered how you saved me from the two guys,I can even still remember their names. Johnny and Jack,so I also remember some of our conversation in the train. That night I was tired. I dont think thats important Steevey. I think whats important to remember is what happened to us those years back. I'm sure we were still young when whatever happened.
"Right ____,but I dont think whatever happened on the day we met."
"Probably not. But whatever happened it happened to both of us together because how can we both know there was something bad that happened.
"Wait,why do you think something bad happened ____?"
"Well come on Steevey,if something good had happened,dont you think we would remember it? Mostly I'll admit now,its just been you celebrating our first day we met. I celebrate every day I'm with you. The point is Steevey,if something bad had happened that day to both of us,I'm sure you would remember. Any other day...well I dont think you would remember because its JUST another day knowing me,not for the first time. You understand what I'm trying to get at Steevey?"
"___,just wow. My head must be just too slow to catch up with yours. That means your smarter than me today! I love you when you talk smart just like you did when you told me about children's eye colors."
"Steevey,this is serious here. It's great that we're taking a trip down memory lane together but like remember that you were in an accident! I was stalked by some weirdo in the parking lot! You told me you saw someone in the truck you thought you saw before! Steevey,something is like going down big here with us and I'm scared! You cant get us out of this because you have to be stuck here in this bed! What am I suppose to do when visiting hours are over?! I'm too scared to go home! Like what the hell? Something is going on with us Steevey! Sweet talk is over! I know we have a strong love but our love wont stop whoever or whatever's going on out there to get us! I just cant take it Steevey! I wish you could just be with me when I have to go home tonight! I'm sorry that like I'm raising my voice too! Like I need to get this all off my chest Steevey! Listen to me here! Dont tell me the drugs put you to sleep!"
"ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"
"Steevey,I know your awake. I know you can hear just like you heard me talk about that purse at the table. "
"Okay,fine so I'm up. ___ I cant believe your acting like this. First of all,it's not like you. Thats how I'am suppose to talk. Okay...but you want serious Steevey. Well...here he is ___. I say that we have nothing to fear in the present. It's just in our past something happened,it didnt affect our relationship or else we wouldnt be married but something happened and I think we're just being very paranoid. There shouldnt be anyone trying to get us, I didnt pick any fight with some guy at work. I think theres nothing we can do right now. Just because we want to remember something,doesnt mean it will just come like that! I know that we've someone or something but it could just be our minds playing tricks with us! We have to calm down! What the hell happened to us in less than an hour? Why are we talking like this?
"Steevey,I dont know. I feel so scared like I'm not in control of myself right now.
"____,thats impossible. Nothing has happened to us in the past hour. All we did is hug and then.... I guess I slept with you."
"What?! How'd we do that in here? You must be going crazy Steevey or maybe thats your something talking!"
"Hey,stay with me here ___. You know I meant like I slept on your shoulder. I think we fell asleep in each other's arms right?
"Yeah,I felt so comfortable with you and then I just had a dream of you saving me from those guys and what I was thinking when I met you and then I remembered everything we did,even that kiss.
"What? You had the same dream I did! I felt like I was reliving every moment of it. My heart beating fast and me thinking my head should I stay with her or not. You felt that way too?
"Yeah! Like exactly the same."
"Okay,thats weird ___"
"No,its not. You said so yourself that you wanted to make me feel better. Right before I fell asleep,I remember you said that you were going to take everything away and make me feel better like you did at the station."
"I said that and I meant that. Okay but _____,I just want to know why are we acting like this? Why are we sounding like theres a killer outside our door? Why arent we talking mushy mushy like everything is right in the world? When I woke up after the accident you were here happy to see me alive. Now...I'm alive and well but your freaked out and somehow Iam too! What's going on?
"Okay Steevey. We're not going anywhere with this thing about what happened to who and who did what? Why dont we take a deep breath. (Sigh)
(Sigh)
"Feel better Steevey?"
"Yeah.I feel a bit better. Everyone always said taking deep breaths helps out alot in difficult situations."
"Well,I guess everyone was right,werent they?"
"Mhmm,I guess so."
"Steevey,this may sound weird but...it's still so early in the morning only 10:17. We have till 9 p.m till visiting hours are over. I want to do whatever I have to do with you before the day is over. I feel like if we dont do whatever has to be done then when the clock strikes 12,something even worse will happen to us."
"____,nothing bad has happened to you. It's only me that has been in an accident and I thank God that I came out of it alive with just a deep scratch."
"Steevey,this calls for a time of psychology. I know I'm like studying Science right now but I think my 1st years of college will help us out here because thats when I took psychology."
"So,____ what do you expect us to do sitting in this hospital room?"
"I expect us too get things straightened out. I want us to remember everything thats happenned to us. Not everything but everything when we were 16. Our first year knowing each other. I just feel that there wasnt anything to happen to us after that. Dont ask me why Steevey,I just dont know why,just trust me on this."
"I was just going to say the same thing ____. Your right though. Whatever it is,maybe nothing at all even,we should try to remember. Even like I said if it is nothing,whats so bad about remembering our past right?"
"Steevey,your absolutely right."
" Okay ___,so what did you do after that Rick thing,anything important?"
"No,well it was a slow night so I spoke with my friends at the counter and thats about it,how about you?"
"Got home and I think I just spoke to some friends on the phone and iming too."
"Yeah! Iming,...wow I havent done that for agess! Like wow I'm surprised we still even remember that stuff!"
"Yeah no kidding,once we got to college we just stuck with the e-mails."
"Ok,Steevey so stick to the subject here before I slap your head."
"Ok ok ok! So...what did you do that night at your job?"
It is 7:45 P.m,March 31st,1999
Wow,why does time have to move so slow? Why is it that whenever I'm enjoying myself,thats when time moves its ***? Why is it whenever I'm doing the most boring crap,thats when time decides to slow itself down? Ughh. Ive only been at my register for like 45 minutes but it feels like 3 hours already. No one has approached my register with their useless shopping since that old lady came up. I cant believe she called me girl. Like hello? I wear a name tag that says in bright blue:
"Hello Customer! My name is ________! How can I assist you today?" with a bright yellow smiley face on the side of the tag. You like cant miss my name in blue dark letters. That lady just had to call me girl. What the hell was her problem? Shes lazy to not look at my tag? I was standing like 2 ft away from her. Okay,calm down. Your so bored that your complaining in your head about some lame lady. I got to find something to do with everyone. Oh hey,theres Zeyno. She's coming over to my register. Well...if she comes over to speak to me,well then everyone will just leave their reigsters and just come hang with me at mine.
"Hey ___,dont you wish we could just bust out of here and go see a movie right now?"
"Yeah,Zeyno. And after that we could go eat out!"
"Yeah Im pretty hungry. Where would you want to go?"
"Probably Uno's or something. I dont know. As long as whereever we go has some desert with some nice pie or something sweet...then I'm so there."
"You and your desert. Dont you think you should chill with the pie and stuff? Even when your hungry you say pie. Like right now I'm hungry and I could go for some chicken!"
"Yeah chiickaaan! I want to get my hands on some of that KFC ****." Thats Ricardo.
"KFC? Ricardo thats like the place everyone says has rats! I would never eat there. Imagine if I found like a rats *** in my chicken! Like ewwwwwwwww!"
"AHAHAHAHAHAH! Rats ***? Okay ___ I was so not expecting to hear that."
"Ahahahaha, ____ you know what ___? I still go for chickaan rats *** and all. Chicken is chicken to me. No rat is gonna change that."
"Okay but your going to KFC by yourself later. I'm so not going to a place with rats."
"I'm right with you ___. Sigh. We still have another 2 hours of this."
"Yeah no kidding Zeyno. I'm like so tired. I still have h.w to do after work and like I dont even think I could hang with you guys after work. I'd get home to late."
"Ahhh,so ____ its a good thing you didnt come too late tonight. Rick would have tried to fire your *** if you should up at the 7:30 time.
"Yeah Ricardo! I had to like almost speed down 290! I was like busting my beemers butt off. I was like in such a rush I almost even missed my exit! I thought I passed it and I was like ****! I was gonna go into a fit then I saw a sign that said my exit was for another mile so I was like phewww.
"Your Beemers one fast car ____. That thing kicks ***."
"Thanks Ricardo"
"So..___ you had to speed down 290 and all because the train came late?"
"Howd you know I was taking a train today?"
"Drrr?You like was tellin us all you were gonna skip today and take the train to Boston in the morning."
"OOOO,yeah I did. I've had a weird day for sure. My friends were kind of assholes in Boston. They like made me pay for everything. The subway,the food,the movie,everything was just kind of bad today for me.
"What makes it weird though?"
"Welllll.....I met a guy."
"You met a guy? Again?"
"___,yo girl how many guys you going to meet?
"Guys shut up! It wasnt like that! This guy was...different."
"Dont tell me you found a he/she."
"Aahahahahah!"
"Ahahahaha! Shut up Ricardo! This guy was definitely a guy. I friggin even kissed this guy."
"You what?! Yo this girl must be going locko on us Zeyno."
"Ill say. How can you kiss a guy in like less than a day?"
"Actually less than 2 hours."
"Were you high when this was all goin on?"
"Hey,this guy is different ok? He wasnt after a piece of me." He was like .................
It is 7:38 P.m, March 31st 1999
393kts(7:40:25):hey whats up?
jengaboy347(7:40:29):yo,I;m doing good Steve,how bout u?
393kts(7:40:35):tired,same as usual I guess.
jengaboy347:dude,your always tired. You always same the same thin everytime I say how about u?
393kts:because dude,it's true. I'm always tired. I friggin take a train and travel like 70 miles every day.
jengaboy347:I still think your wack to be doing that but hey thats your problemo,not mine. So,yo I got my coach yelling at me today.
393kts:for what? did you kick some guys *** again?
jengaboy347:nah. I wasnt too good quarterback at practice today. My arm just felt like crap.
393kts:dude,you throw too hard I'm sure. I suck at football but I know I was always throwing the ball wrong because with one throw my arm felt like I dislocated it or something.
jengaboy347:yeah...so..wanna invite Kiana?
393kts: Why not? This im needs some fun in it I guess dont it?
jengaboy347:no **** man. I think shes idle or away. But she prob wont accept the invite from me. Maybe from you.
393kts:why not you? why is it always me inviting her?
jengaboy347:dude, I dont know! maybe she likes you or somethin. she never accepts my invites. she just always does for you.
393kts:dude thts bc your always randomly dissin her.
jengaboy347:yo,she just has a big mouth. I have to speak my opinion dont i?
393kts:theres a saying that goes if you dont have nothing nice to say dont say it at all.
jengaboy347:whats that from? Confuscius?
393kts:I dont know ...jsut a saying. i prob would be sayin yes though if you were Chinese.
jengaboy347:i guess im not though. just ur american soulja boy.
393kts:ok so ill be invinting kiana. what was her sn again? its not on my list.
jengaboy347:Ilubyoudoo567
393kts:okay I'll invite her.
It is 7:40 P.m,March 31st 1999
Ilubyoudoo347:hey steve and whats your name again jenga?
jengaboy347:up yours.
Ilubyoudoo347:thats not very nice now is it Billy?
393kts: okay guys,quit it. just lets say hi and moooove on.
Ilubyoudoo347:ok so whats new steve?
393kts:um....nothing much. well...I met a girl today.
Ilubyoudoo347:lmao! omg! lmao! lmfao!
jengaboy347:ok dude thats just tooo funny.
393kts:OKAY why do u guys have to lol and stuff at me?
Ilubyoudoo347:bc thats like the funniest thing ive heard all day. you meet a girl? actually talk and get into a relationship?! lmao!
393kts:wait hold on! who said relationship? i just said one thing.
Ilubyoudoo347:steve,if it wasnt serious you wouldnt have brought it up and obviously you want to have a relatinship because your acting all defensive.
jengaboy347:im glad that Kiana came here because u always open ur mouth for the ladies dont u man?
393kts:i was getting to it with u man.
jengaboy347:i wasnt born yesterday man.
Ilubyoudoo347:so how is she? Is she a wild sexy girl?
393kts: ok ! that was so messed up especially hearing that from u kiana. maybe from bill its ok but u?
Ilubyoudoo347:what can i say?i jsut think like a guy sometimes. i guess im a tom boy.
393kts:ahaha well just calm down about it.
jengaboy347:ok dude so how was she?
393kts:well..we kissed.
jengaboy347:...............................
Ilubyoudoo347:no way! noooooooooooo way would u ever kiss a girl! omg! u kissing a girl and in one day?!
393kts:actually in like 2 hours.
393kts:ok hold on guys. im gonna have to call u up. um...my dad needs to use the internet.
Ilubyoydoo347:ok well you better not be running away from us. we know ur number.
jengaboy347:and where you live.
393kts:hey if i said im calling you guys then iam with the power of three way calling.
jengaboy347:wohoo
Ilubyoudoo347:okie then
It is 7:45 P.m,March 31st,1999
Okay I cant believe I just told Kiana and Bill that. Even they cant believe it! Well I want to tell someone about her. ____,shes so beautiful and the loveliest girl I know. To kiss her....thats the greatest feeling. To have someone elses lips on yours...someone's lips on yours that you actually care for,its the greatest feeeling in the world.
Hi this is me the author.and id like to say this story isnt finished yet. I started this story 2 months ago and got busy with school to never finish. i have time now..and before I write on more..i wanted to see what was the general feel people had when they read this. like boring? romantic? awwww material? =)
please give your views. constructive criticism and idea very much welcomed. Thanks for your time.
A Good story ?
Writer to writer, don't ever show the unfinished to the people, because people like different things, have different ideas, and different tastes. If you listen to people as you progress the novel or story while getting opinions from people, you'll end up changing your story so much that you end up with a collage of crap just impressed people. I understand you want opinions but write what you want - you'll always have an audience. Don't doubt yourself because, for me, the best thing about writing is the work - not the aftermath.
Reply:I just took like an hour and a half to read this and didnt want to stop!!! it was really good....you should finish it!!! you should write a book or something!! its really annoying not to read the ending!! FINISH PLEASE!!! Report It
Reply:i'll be honest and say that I didn't finish reading the whole thing. You writing style takes too many rabbit trails for the reader to be able to focus on the story. Keep a direct train of thought in your descriptions.
One good example is a sentence towards the beginning:
"I get out of our king sized Serta Bed, thats one good bed never had a bad nights sleep with that bed, and walk to the bathroom to take a shower."
It just doesnt flow very well. You might take out the "thats one good bed..." insert and use it as a seperate sentence somwhere else. Your punctuation also needs to give your words definintion. The reader needs to be interested, and not skipping over every other sentence because it is irrelevant. Don't just talk, SAY something. Keep my attention.
The story plot itself isn't too bad at all. I just need to hear your personality in the story. Less rambling and better sentence structure.
Reply:Your story bores me to sleep.
Please keep what you want to say or question short and brief, so that everybody can follow without waste of time, otherwise publish your short story into a booklet.
This is suppose to be a question and answer session, not writing a short story.
Sorry, no offence meant.
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