Charlie come up with a corker this week. Gosh, I love that guy!
My BarkaLounger Dream
Fishing, that’s what I was doin’
On a lake I’d been canoein’
Water was the only sound
No one else for miles around
A brand new plug I’ve never tried
Pabst Blue Ribbon by my side
There I was, doin’ fine
Felt a tug on the line
Suddenly a children’s scream
Destroyed my Barcalounger Dream
Destroyed! Kablooey! Demoed! Blasted!
Dream was lovely while it lasted
Neighbor’s pool, that’s the spot
Where kids all gather when it’s hot
And shriek with all their kiddie powers
Just goes on like that for hours
What a bunch of little brats!
Imagine adults doing that!
(Actually, I kinda can
With thousands of us in the stand)
Thought perhaps, with summer done
There’d be less screaming to their fun
Nope, it may be cooler weather
They are just as loud as ever
Day of rest would suit me fine
I don’t need to hear them whine
Another Pabst, no delayin’
Let’s see if the Pat’s are playin’
If those kids still get me mad
I’ll crank the volume up a tad!
Charlie hit the nail on the head with this one. Kids sure do scream a lot when they’re playing.
When was the last time you screamed like that? I think mine must be riding the roller coaster down to the Skowhegan Fair eons ago. Or maybe a few years back when I surprised Charlie with an excursion to the Halloween Spook-tacular up to Bucky Dumont’s farm. We hadn’t been in years, 
not since Bucky’s sons, John and Jamie, took over. It’s become a real destination event, and is open again this year after taking 2020 off. I saw a flyer for it just the other day.
“Experience your worst nightmares in this monster a minute excursion into the Maine woods. Guaranteed to creep you out big time, this attraction is not suitable for children under sixteen and those suffering with heart conditions. Enter if you dare!”
Let’s just say, it didn’t disappoint.
That’s it for now. Catch you on the flip side!
Hear Ida Tell It: Scream
Three Live Shows
December 10-12, A Very Ida Christmas! at The Public Theatre in Lewiston, ME
Friday at 7:00, Saturday at 2:00, and Sunday at 3:00