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teddypoet
...And have your visits been good, I wonder? What are your thoughts about your hometown nowadays?
posted by
Darson
on December 12, 2009 at 1:53 PM
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mariposa75
...Understandable. Thankfully things have changed for you. I listen to friends of mine that have moved into Perfectville, from the town I live in now, and they are somewhat miserable with the same small town politics that we were battling 25 years ago. It's so sad. And the usual suspects, too...those same few families whose forefathers settled that think they 'own' the town. Could be such a lovely little place; but they make it so uncomfortable and difficult for newcomers. Like I said, not very 'Christian'. I'm glad you're where you're happy right now; that's all that matters!
posted by
Darson
on December 12, 2009 at 1:52 PM
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Been there and gone back so many times...very cool post!
posted by
teddypoet_TheGoodByeFade
on December 12, 2009 at 12:30 AM
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I don't think I'll be here forever though. It's way different than it used to be though, or I might not want to be here!
posted by
mariposa75
on December 12, 2009 at 12:19 AM
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Ciel
Thank you, Ciel! Have appreciated your wordsmithing, as well!
posted by
Darson
on December 10, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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I have so enjoyed visiting your gallery of memories!
Besides having some fine stories to tell, you're adept with the words to tell them!
posted by
Ciel
on December 10, 2009 at 8:59 AM
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Pat B
No need to smack me, but I have no idea who those brothers are...I've led a rather sheltered life, you see...! Explain?
posted by
Darson
on December 10, 2009 at 6:35 AM
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mariposa75:
Uh-oh! Is that where I'm headed, too? Am I doomed to live the remainder of my days in Perfectville...? Uggh. Funny where we end it sometimes, isn't it? It sounds like you're happy there, which is all that really matters.
posted by
Darson
on December 10, 2009 at 6:34 AM
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Great story!
This could be a Coen Bros. movie!
posted by
Pat_B
on December 10, 2009 at 5:35 AM
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This is a really good post. It sounds like part of a chapter in a book! I have left my gas cap behind a few times. After living in sunny Arizona, It is hard to live somewhere else, but I'm living back in the town I grew up in. Never thought I ever would. I rarely see people I went to school with, but occasionally I run into someone I know. I don't have my year books anymore, and sometimes I recognize their face, but can't remember their names.
posted by
mariposa75
on December 9, 2009 at 11:38 PM
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FSI
Ugggh. Never in my life would I have dreamed I'd do such a dumb thing. My sister did that once, but she's 'like' that...I didn't think I'd ever fall into that category. Now I am forced to add it to my long list of life embarassments. Darn.
posted by
Darson
on December 9, 2009 at 8:19 PM
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WileyJohn
You two are too much! So, I'm sure you can relate, being from a similar place...the best part of it all is this; they have no idea how strange they are...they think WE are the weird ones!!!
posted by
Darson
on December 9, 2009 at 8:18 PM
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Kabu
...Okay, I can't stop laughing about that one! I'm sure there's an element of truth to this! Ha ah ha!
posted by
Darson
on December 9, 2009 at 8:16 PM
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So you're one of those people that rips out gasoline hoses, aren't ya?
At my father's gas station we tend to be lenient like that as well.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on December 9, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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Darson
Loved your post, so like, duh, I always love yur posts. And down below there I see 'The Wife Kabu' has made a comment bout Pembroke being like yur town, yeah well it is and no I ain't one a them DeHaans from French Hill. LOL
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 9, 2009 at 2:23 PM
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This town is just like that
Wiley says it's OK here to get divorced you still remain brother and sister.
posted by
Kabu
on December 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM
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lovelyladymonk
Ugggh. I know. The only reason I might ever want to go is if I suddenly turned rich, beautiful and famous...and even then....not so much! What I see at those things depresses me...are there really that many people that never grow up? Sheesh!
posted by
Darson
on December 9, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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Lol Darson...
I will NEVER attend a high school reunion...EVER! I can't stand stuck-up bitchy girls or self-centred jocks. And my school was full of 'em!
I'm thankful for the friends I did have in school though. They made me a part of the person I am now...
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on December 9, 2009 at 11:59 AM
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