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Introduction
"The
Story of Panhandle Pete, Part 1" has been in the making about 20 years.
I have 3 more parts in various stages of development. I really tried for
about 6 months to find a publisher in the dirt world, but publishers like
to classify stuff, and Pete just won't be classified!
I spent the next 6 months reworking the drawings to work in HTML and finally
launched my ebook February 7, 2001. I would like to present here an excerpt
from "Pete, Part I", in which Panhandle Pete buys a lottery ticket in
anticipation of the Saturday night Lotto drawing.
The
Story of Panhandle Pete, Part I
While
Hippy Ron built gear, Pelican Bob went for beer
And, of course, the rest of the supplies.
Pete and Sam went along, too-they had some other things to do
To be ready to leave by sunrise.
It
was Saturday afternoon and Pete did what Floridians do-
He bought himself a lottery chance.
The others said no way, we'll save our money today.
Pete was sure he held the winner in his hands.
Of
course, Pete felt that way almost every Saturday,
As soon as he had bought his ticket.
He made plans for the cash - some worthy, some rash,
And he hoped and he prayed that he'd pick it.
As
he walked back down the street, it occurred to Pete
Maybe these weren't his lucky numbers anymore.
He had played and played Saturday after Saturday-
Three, four, eight, eleven, fourteen and twenty-four.
Well,
what the heck, it's only a buck bet!
Thought Pete, as he turned on the T.V.
The first number was eight and he thought that was great.
Next, twenty-four, eleven and three.
Why,
never before have I picked more than four,
Thought Pete, as they picked the last two picks.
Four and fourteen came up on the screen!
Our friend Pete thought he was going to be sick!
Sam
couldn't believe it as Pete started to scream it,
Look here! I've got the winner!
When they had checked three times more, they rushed out the door-
They completely forgot about dinner!
Copyright;
Sheila
Malone
Email:
Sheila@heyfish-head.com
Web Site:http://www.heyfish-head.com/Pete's_Home_Page.html
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