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Sept 28, 2020 18:05:11 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Sept 28, 2020 18:05:11 GMT -5
Somewhere in time's own space, there must be some sweet pastured place Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow, some paradise where the horses go; For, by the love that guides my pen, I know great horses live again.
-- Stanley Harrison
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Sept 28, 2020 20:06:14 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Sept 28, 2020 20:06:14 GMT -5
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Sept 28, 2020 20:08:34 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Sept 28, 2020 20:08:34 GMT -5
Made this for my grandsons...
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Sept 28, 2020 21:28:27 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Sept 28, 2020 21:28:27 GMT -5
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Sept 28, 2020 22:10:51 GMT -5
Post by tims70ar on Sept 28, 2020 22:10:51 GMT -5
I first heard this recited by Lou Holtz when he was the HC of the Arkansas Razorbacks Not sure of author.
The Wrecking Crew
I stood on the streets of a busy town, Watching men tear a building down: With a "Ho, heave, ho," and a lusty yell, They swung a beam and a sidewall fell.
I asked the foreman of the crew, "Are those men as skilled as those you'd hire if you wanted to build? "Ah, no," he said, "no indeed. Just common labor is all I need.
I can tear down as much in a day or two, As would take skilled men a year to do." And then I thought as I went on my way, Just which of these two roles am I trying to play?
Have I walked life's road with care, Measuring each deed with rule and square? Or am I one of those who roam the town, Content with the labor of tearing down?
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Sept 29, 2020 2:55:13 GMT -5
Post by PonyGirlJCM on Sept 29, 2020 2:55:13 GMT -5
I first heard this recited by Lou Holtz when he was the HC of the Arkansas Razorbacks Not sure of author. The Wrecking CrewI stood on the streets of a busy town, Watching men tear a building down: With a "Ho, heave, ho," and a lusty yell, They swung a beam and a sidewall fell. I asked the foreman of the crew, "Are those men as skilled as those you'd hire if you wanted to build? "Ah, no," he said, "no indeed. Just common labor is all I need. I can tear down as much in a day or two, As would take skilled men a year to do." And then I thought as I went on my way, Just which of these two roles am I trying to play? Have I walked life's road with care, Measuring each deed with rule and square? Or am I one of those who roam the town, Content with the labor of tearing down? Wrecking Crew I watched them tear a building down, A gang of men in Sydney Town. With a push and a shove, And a mighty yell! They swung a beam And the side wall fell. I asked the Boss if his men were skilled? Were they men to hire, if he had to build? He gave a smile, said "No indeed!" Just casual Labourers are all I need!" "They can easily wreck in a day or two, What Builders would take a year to do!" And I thought to myself as I walked away, That's not the role I like to play, I'm glad I'm a tradesman who works with care, Measuring Life with a ruler and square, I shape my deeds to a well made plan, And patiently do the best that I can. ~ Tony Illingworth ~
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Sept 30, 2020 19:18:06 GMT -5
Post by spiderjohn on Sept 30, 2020 19:18:06 GMT -5
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Sept 30, 2020 19:19:10 GMT -5
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Oct 1, 2020 10:17:27 GMT -5
Post by spanky on Oct 1, 2020 10:17:27 GMT -5
I love Leon's brand of sport poetry.
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Oct 1, 2020 13:40:37 GMT -5
Post by otis0930 on Oct 1, 2020 13:40:37 GMT -5
Wrote this for my Grandkids:
Little ant, little ant They tell me you're so strong So I stepped on you and now your dead I guess that they were wrong
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Oct 2, 2020 10:39:25 GMT -5
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Post by Badactor on Oct 2, 2020 10:39:25 GMT -5
Wrote this for my Grandkids: Little ant, little ant They tell me you're so strong So I stepped on you and now your dead I guess that they were wrong That's a great one! 🤔😂
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Oct 2, 2020 10:42:39 GMT -5
Post by shoes on Oct 2, 2020 10:42:39 GMT -5
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Oct 6, 2020 11:35:51 GMT -5
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Post by Badactor on Oct 6, 2020 11:35:51 GMT -5
Thank you, 'shoes... Orson Welles, wonderful!
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Oct 6, 2020 11:36:39 GMT -5
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Post by Badactor on Oct 6, 2020 11:36:39 GMT -5
I only recently discovered this one...
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Oct 7, 2020 1:33:29 GMT -5
Post by PonyGirlJCM on Oct 7, 2020 1:33:29 GMT -5
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Oct 7, 2020 10:58:41 GMT -5
Post by tenfurlongs on Oct 7, 2020 10:58:41 GMT -5
In 2009 "Hamilton" was still being polished, but imagine getting to hear this in public for the first time.
TW
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Oct 13, 2020 9:19:10 GMT -5
Post by tenfurlongs on Oct 13, 2020 9:19:10 GMT -5
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Oct 18, 2020 8:33:58 GMT -5
Post by shoes on Oct 18, 2020 8:33:58 GMT -5
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Oct 26, 2020 20:41:44 GMT -5
Post by Badactor on Oct 26, 2020 20:41:44 GMT -5
Special thanks to PonyGirl
for making this possible
by sending the ALFs. Mikey loves 'em!
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