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Life and scribbles on the far side of SIXTY-FIVE

Flash in the Pan – Radio

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“You like the Winking Judge, Georgie?”“Yeah.” The nine-year-old grinned and pulled a scarlet earlobe. “Sounds like an announcer. He said we can do it again next week. Please, can I?”

His father pursed his lips, squeezing back a smile. “I disappear for two minutes and you’re buddies all ready? He’s gotta be ninety or thereabouts, one of the oldest members.”

Georgie’s freckles faded into blush. “How come I never heard about amateur radio operators before?”

“You’ve been fixated on Xbox and iPhone games.”

“This is cool. You’ll teach me?”

“The boy scouts have programs for young people like you.”

“Yeah? I heard of them.”

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His father cocked his head. “In a disaster or emergency, cell phones may die, but not these babies. Your mom used to be a YL.”

“What’s that?”

“A female amateur operator: young lady. Her voice caught my attention. That’s how we met.

“Seriously. My Mom?”

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Author: Let's CUT the Crap!

I'm getting a little LONG in the tooth and have things to say about---ouch---AGEing. I believe it's certainly a state of mind but sometimes it's nice to hear that you're NORMAL. I enjoy reading by the truckload. I'm a grandma but I don't feel OLD although I'm not so young anymore. My plan is to stick it out as long as I can on this lovely planet and only will leave it kicking and screaming!

57 thoughts on “Flash in the Pan – Radio”

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  1. The Hook
    March 9, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    I liked this.
    It made me feel things.

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  2. The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
    March 9, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    I like this one a lot. The young/old connection. His freckles fades into blush=great expression!

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  3. ramblingsfromamum
    March 9, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    another case of bring back the good old days… 🙂 made me smile and liked scarlet earlobe x

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  4. nancyrae4
    March 9, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    This made me think of my ex-husband. He was an ham radio operator years ago. Best thing about him:) Good job. You made me smile.

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  5. sueslaght
    March 10, 2014 at 12:41 am

    The post made me smile. The discovery of something old by the young.

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  6. Lucid Gypsy
    March 10, 2014 at 2:36 am

    Lovely to read of a budding relationship between young and old and now hi mum will be a heroine too 🙂

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  7. cobbies69
    March 10, 2014 at 5:16 am

    I am now on the other end of this old and young… me being the oldie.. nice take.

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  8. heylookawriterfellow
    March 10, 2014 at 9:27 am

    I dig this!

    Are you expanding any of these Flash In the Pans?

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    • Let's CUT the Crap!
      March 10, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Not as a rule, but I keep them for the time I find myself twiddling my thumbs. Ha. That’s not going to happen. Actually, one or two have had work done to send out. Thanks for asking HLaWF. 🙂

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  9. Jacqui Murray
    March 10, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I love how you always add little surprises at the end. I need to learn that from you.

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    • Let's CUT the Crap!
      March 10, 2014 at 11:46 am

      Bless you.O owe you at least a dozen bottles of a fine wine. Jacqui, you make me feel good about myself. Thank you.
      I don’t know how any of what I scribble finds its way to the page. Sometimes the words hammer me, and at others I need a hammer to beat them out, and I’m always hesitant about pressing the publish button. With so many wonderful writers here, I feel each time is my first one.

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  10. Chatter Master
    March 10, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    I have a feeling if we read about his life later on, the radio would play a role in something wonderful in his life. Like this relationship. 🙂

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  11. D.G.Kaye
    March 10, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Love your little surprises Tess, I will miss you while you away. 🙂 xo

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  12. Glynis Jolly
    March 11, 2014 at 12:08 am

    I really liked this story. Sure, it’s short but says a lot.

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  13. Valentine Logar
    March 11, 2014 at 6:44 am

    Oh fun, a bit of romance. This is nice, sweet too.

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  14. Sherri
    March 11, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Pulling on scarlet earlobe…squeezing back a smile…freckles faded into blush…oh Tess, why can’t I write like you???? Love this, and yay for Boy Scouts 😉

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  15. TBM
    March 13, 2014 at 10:17 am

    My father used to love his radio. I remember him spending hours talking with people

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  16. A Joyful Ministry/A Joyful Traveler
    March 13, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    I’ve never even seen what an amateur radio looks like. I don’t even know what and x box is. I’ve heard of an i-phone and watch people use them. Is there hope for people like Me? Can I join the club too?

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  17. butimbeautiful
    March 16, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    I like the young/old connection too! Another gem, Tessa!

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  18. Delft
    March 23, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Love how the boy is impressed with his mom. So cute! 🙂

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  19. The Writing Waters Blog
    March 24, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    Cute story. The more things change, the more they stay the same.(?)

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