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Prompt's for 2018 - 1. Conner County PTA

I’d like to tell you about a time when I attended Conner County Junior High.

I arrived home from school one day and my dad knew something was wrong immediately.

“What’s up sweetheart?”

I rummaged in my bag and pulled out the letter a teacher had handed me as I left school.

I’d already opened and read the letter, but I watched my dad’s face pale as he read. It said…

Dear Mr. Johnson

It has come to our attention you are now in a relationship with your former lodger Mr. Michaels and that he continues to share your home.

I’m sure you’ll understand why we felt we needed to address this with you.

We are worried about the effects your current behavior will have on your daughter, Jenny Johnson.

We have had reports of you drinking with Mr. Michaels and of you being seen in compromising situations with him.

We ask you please address your behavior.

The letter was sighed from the secretary of the Conner County P.T.A

I knew about my dad’s relationship with David, and I liked David. I also knew my grandma stayed with me every once and a while so dad and David could go out and have some fun. I’d even seen them making out. The last time I’d thrown a wet cloth at them and told them to get a room. We’d all laughed about it.

But, the letter from the school almost sounded like a threat. Dad owned the local grocery store and we couldn’t afford to leave town. Everything we had was here.

“Don’t worry about this, sweetheart,” dad said and gave me a hug. He picked up the cordless phone and headed for his bedroom.

Now, I’m a very curious person so of course I listened at the door.

“Hello, this is Mr. Johnson,” came dad’s voice. “I would like to inquire as to when the next meeting of the P.T.A is…Tonight?...And any parent is welcome to attend, is that right?...Good…Thank you for your help.”

I rushed to my bedroom just as the front door open.

My dad came out his room and called out, “David? Is that you?”

“Yes, love,” came David’s cheerful voice. “I’ll be right up. Just let me get my coat and shoes off.”

Once they were in their room and I was sure they weren’t leaving again, I sneaked back to listen.

“—are you sure this is the right thing to do?” David was asking.

“I think I have to. I can’t let them think I will accept this sort of treatment. What about Jenny? What will she learn if we allow this to slide?”

“I know, but are you sure this is the right way to go about it?”

I really wanted to know what dad had planned, but it seemed I missed that bit of the conversation. I then heard movement and had to run back to my bedroom, so I didn’t get caught.

***

Dinner was a quiet affair and dad was obviously in deep thought. He was also scribbling notes on a sheet of paper by his plate. I was too far away to read it and I really wanted to know what he was writing. I was sure it had something to do with the stupid letter.

When dinner finished dad stated we had to get ready to go out to a meeting and then started clearing the table.

***

We walked into the P.T.A meeting and a hush fell over the people gathered there. I wasn’t sure what shocked people more, the fact my dad and I were there, or the fact he was hand in hand with David.

People shook off the shock and the chairman bashed a hammer on the long table where he and the other P.T.A members sat on the stage.

“I call this meeting to order.”

The agenda was gone through fairly quickly, and then came the announcement of any other business.

My dad stood and raised his hand. “I would like to address the meeting.”

Moving to the front and ascending the steps to the stage he took the microphone off the chairman. He turned to address the crowd.

“Today my daughter brought home a letter informing me that the members of this P.T.A are worried about certain aspects of my lifestyle and behavior and how it will affect my daughter. First, let me read to you what their concerns are.”

He read out the letter and I could see people starting to shuffle in their seats.

“Next I will address their concerns. Yes, I am in a relationship with David Michaels, we are very much in love and he loves Jenny as though she were his own daughter. Yes, he shares my home and since I know you are all wondering, yes, he also shares my bed. And lastly, yes, my mother does babysit once in a while, so David and I can go out on dates. We even kiss and hold hands. Just the same as any other couple getting to know each other does.

“Now, let me turn my attention to the people who showed their concern for how this behavior will affect my daughter."

Dad turned to look at the six people sitting behind the long table. “I’ll start with Chairman Bobkins, he has asked me to hook up at least seven times to my recollection.” Dad ignored the gasp that rippled through the crowd, and the death glare Mr. Bobkins sent his way. Dad just moved onto the man’s wife. “And has anyone noticed how much ice Mrs. Bobkins goes through when her husband has to go out of town?

“Mr. Smithers, can you tell the people here just why your current secretary had to leave town in such a hurry?” Mr. Smithers went a dark shade of red and looked like he was going to start shouting, but Dad didn’t give him a chance, he’d already moved onto the next person.

“Widow Brooks, you should really keep your shades all the way down, even during the day, if you don’t want the local kids sharing stories about the great education they're getting by watching through your bedroom window.

“Mr. Wood, I see you were late again. I take it it was another late night at Carl’s bar again last night?”

Lastly, dad turned to the eldest member of the P.T.A. “Mrs. Walkins, if I get someone in this crowd to try the tea your sipping there, just how much gin will they taste in it?”

Dad moved back to the front of the stage and faced the now gaping crowd.

“Owning a business in town means I hear everything. Everyone I present to you the Conner County Hypocrites.”

With that last statement, he dropped the microphone on the floor and returned to David and me. He dropped a kiss on my head and David’s lips. “Let’s get out of here.”

We stood, and with dad in the middle, we strode out the silent hall.

And that’s the story of how my dad socked it to the Conner County P.T.A

This was based on a song my dad played to me recently.
Harper Vally P.T.A sung by Jeannie C. Riley
Here is a link to it on Youtube if you want to hear it, I thought it was well written and good on the parent :) 
https://youtu.be/4ivUOnnstpg
 
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I just love this prompt. It shows perfectly how much gossip a local shopkeeper knows about and keeps quiet about.

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18 minutes ago, chris191070 said:

I just love this prompt. It shows perfectly how much gossip a local shopkeeper knows about and keeps quiet about.

 

It reminds me of the saying about how people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones :P 

 

Thanks for reading and commenting

 

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OH MY LAWD!!!!!  That brought back soooooooooo many memories!!! I remember that song. It was all over the radio way back then.  There was even a tv movie or something based on it. :yes:  When Dad stood up and started laying in on the board, I started singing.  Thanks Caz takin' me back to my teens. :thankyou:

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What LadyDe said! That is one of my all-time favorite songs, and I saw the connection at the same time she did. What a great job, Caz, and yeah, there was a movie. It took me back too. Hypocrites are as common as fat fleas on an old dog. :)  Cheers... Gary....

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You sure know how to make a woman feel her age!   The video portion of the clip is the movie based on the song, which is the audio portion.  Good adaption.

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5 hours ago, LadyDe said:

OH MY LAWD!!!!!  That brought back soooooooooo many memories!!! I remember that song. It was all over the radio way back then.  There was even a tv movie or something based on it. :yes:  When Dad stood up and started laying in on the board, I started singing.  Thanks Caz takin' me back to my teens. :thankyou:

 

I loved the song when my dad played it to me and my first thought was 'this would make a great scene'. :)  I did find the dvd as well, but it is only available in region 1 and my dvd player is region 2.

 

Thank you for reading and commenting 

 

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5 hours ago, Headstall said:

What LadyDe said! That is one of my all-time favorite songs, and I saw the connection at the same time she did. What a great job, Caz, and yeah, there was a movie. It took me back too. Hypocrites are as common as fat fleas on an old dog. :)  Cheers... Gary....

 

I'm glad you liked it Gary. I had fun writing it. Although, I've had the song stuck in my head for ages now :P 

 

Thank you for reading and commenting 

 

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4 hours ago, avidreadr said:

You sure know how to make a woman feel her age!   The video portion of the clip is the movie based on the song, which is the audio portion.  Good adaption.

 

I love older songs like this one and my dad is always finding them for me. 

 

Thank you for reading and commenting

 

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44 minutes ago, Puppilull said:

He he he... The P T A found out information is power. And perhaps got more to think about. 

 

Oh yes :yes: Never try to threaten someone (no matter how implied thats what they did) if they might have something on you that you don't want people fibding out. I remember an old tv advert from my childhood, the saying in it was... Knowledge is power, if you've got the knowledge, then you've got the power... I think that is very true, in a lot of situations. 

 

Thank you for reading and commenting

 

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Fun tale and lots of laughs, just not sure I like being reminded that I remember the song when it first came out. LOL

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5 hours ago, Caz Pedroso said:

 

I love older songs like this one and my dad is always finding them for me. 

 

Thank you for reading and commenting

 

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"Older songs?"   Ouch, ouch.

 

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4 hours ago, Dathi said:

Fun tale and lots of laughs, just not sure I like being reminded that I remember the song when it first came out. LOL

 

I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I'm getting the age comment a lot :P 

 

Thank you for reading and commenting

 

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36 minutes ago, avidreadr said:

"Older songs?"   Ouch, ouch.

 

 

Sorry, But to me it is older.

 

Now for old music I like music from as far back as the 50's. I was brought up with my mum playing records every weekend. 

 

They don't write music like they used to, I think artists today could learn a lot by listening to songs that are still known and sung today :) 

 

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21 minutes ago, Smoothy said:

Love this chapter! As always 🤣. You have such a wonderful way with words 🤗👏👏

 

Thank you, it is always wonderful to hear that someone likes what I've written.

 

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Ahh.. so good.   They had it coming.. why stir the pot when you are less than innocent.. 

Harper Valley PTA- memories.. 

Great prompt Caz.  

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1 hour ago, Defiance19 said:

Ahh.. so good.   They had it coming.. why stir the pot when you are less than innocent.. 

Harper Valley PTA- memories.. 

Great prompt Caz.  

 

Thanks Def :)  I have always thought people should keep their mouths shut about a lot of things, especially if they have things they don't want people knowing :P 

 

Thank you for reading and commenting

 

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On 9/11/2018 at 10:21 PM, Backwoods Boy said:

I always loved that song, and the story is an excellent sequel. 

 

Thank you, I am so glad you liked my take on the song.

 

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