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    Most of the crowd is parents with kids. They look towards us apologetically then start dragging the kids away. On the other hand, the frat brothers who seem to have gotten the word that we can wait ‘til the fire department flushes us out start rushing the process. A couple who have already thrown run around to help shag balls at the tank; they form sort of a fire brigade. A couple more come around and start filing pie plates. They pull all the pledges except Ray (in the tank) into a line I
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    I am sorry that I have offended with the Nazi uniform. It was thrown in, as was an earlier reference to a KKK minority in the fraternity, to build in development for later conflicts within the fraternity. Nobody will be wearing it at the carnival.
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    Fortunately we were near the carnival entrance. I nearly keep up with Joe as he sprints back to the booths. Nice view, by the way. “Look sharp guys, the big brothers are coming!” Joe’s shout startled the half dozen folks in line at the time, but didn’t scare anyone off. I wasn’t worried for the guys because of my chat with Dan & George. Still, I owed them a good show and a good report to their big brothers. So . . . should I get to work real fast to show we are a team, or should I chi
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    Not sure I can keep the act much longer I change to the weather. “You think we’re going to get rained out? “I-D-K! I know we need the rain but today is the wrong day for it.” Joe looks around at the clouds on the horizon. While he is looking I see some customers take their money. He looks back at them at the pie throwing line and recognizes one. The third person in line points at Joe and asks, “When’s he getting back there?” “Do you know him?” I ask the potential client. “Sure, we’re on
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    Torn between the fun of the good-natured banter and the desire to let him know how much I appreciate the help, I opt for the latter. “Keep this up and I’ll recommend you all for medals.” “Dude, you’re awesome. Come meet our pledge captains.” Two college dudes of the type I already had working for me ambled up to greet us. Joe springs forward to introduce me, but is interrupted. “Pledge! Is that any way to address your pledge captain?” I watch closely because I can’t yet tell whether they
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    Thank you for the kind words!
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    Don't be ridiculous. Nobody gave 43 cents. One person gave $3.35 and another gave $1.08. Whatever were you thinking?
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    A couple people came up to throw at Mike while Jack changed and Joe entertained the kids with pies. I turn to Jeff. “No pressure from me, but when the kids see Jack up there, they’re gonna ask for you next.” “I know. If I have to, I’ll take a few pies but I’m not going to go up in the tank. I’ll watch our money and cell phones.” “Suit yourself. Isn’t the weather great for this?” “It is now,” Jeff admitted, “but another front is coming in later.” He pointed off to the north horizon, and
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    Thank you for the encouragement. You are right, I don't know the song. But I have google. It wouldn't be Billy Currington singing "Good Directions?"
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    The guys waited for John to respond to the suggestion that he take the first shift. For someone who had been talking so big just a few minutes ago, it was jarring how he suddenly changed back to the quiet, reserved type. I was getting more and more impressed with the rest of the guys, though. They didn’t push or harass John, just watched. Then I remembered what he whispered to me while the others were occupied. It gave me an idea. “Since the gates are about to open, we need to revert back
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    I'm considering having the pledge masters bring lots of thing to make the task more spicy. I could add a lawn chair and an aurtificial fire desplay and have a particular character sit there while character thinks this reminds him of some song he can't quite place.
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    Thanks for the encouragement. bp
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    I'm new to this. How do I PM you? I am interested in what particular errors you saw, but would like a direct rather than posted description of them. I assume PM is the way to do that? bp
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    I was in the Air Force for a few years. We would refer to a "Naval Salute," which was, actually, bringing your hand to the area of your belly button rather than to the area of your forehead.
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    As per normal, there are some good natured arguments about who should climb into the dunk tank first. I decide it’s time for me to pipe up. “Sounds like an RHIP situation to me.” That is greeted by enthusiasm from the troops. As it dawns on Joe what that means, I see him shrug again. Then he leans over and whispers in my ear. “I’ve been worried about John. He’s too quiet. So if this helps him come out of his shell, I’m game. Let him take charge for a while.” Then he turns to the small
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    I wasn’t exactly sure about the layout of the carnival, but did vaguely recall seeing port-a-johns right next to our booths. “Let’s go find out,” I replied. Now that I was sure they were really going to be with me for the day I started thinking a little more clearly. “I’m going to drive over to our stand. There’s room for the locker if you put it in the back carefully. I think there’s only room for one of you in the passenger seat, though.” “Can we drive too?” asked one of the minions. “P
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    It had been a dark and stormy night. Sorry for such a nearly cliché start, but I wasn’t feeling creative, positive, healthy, or anything good. The fact that the storm had blown over in the wee hours of the morning only helped a little. You would think that going to a carnival would be something to look forward to - even if I was working at it. But so much was riding on this one that I was just upset. We had been trying to raise money for 3 months to qualify for a challenge grant. Our pros
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    "The Youth Empowerment Center is a safe place for teens to hang out and express their sexual identity - without being harassed. It provides activities, counseling, tutoring, and referrals for other social services. The YEC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, but is struggling from a loss of government funding.” Will Scott and Ben be able to raise enough money to keep it open. And what surprises do they have in store for each other in the process?
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    Not a real post. Just need to get to 5 so I can try posting a story. bp
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    My apartment.
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    I've found that being around the right people is much more effective than drugs or therapies. Some people tear you down on purpose. Others bring you down to their level without even realizing it. But there are those who can cheer you up. I hope to find more of the latter type of people. bp
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    Fifty years ago or more, this would have happened anyway with all sorts of people in power - just without cell phones. Just saying.....
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    I only vaguely remember her act, but do remember it fondly. Most clearly, I remember when she did a bit where she played piano like a master. Before starting, she sat down at the piano then pulled off one glove quickly first, then started pulling off the other - which was about 12 feet long. Her facial expressions as it kept coming were priceless. Then, she could actually play piano really well - go figure. I hope we get to see a revival of her work. bp
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