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George McGovern

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22. Great suggestion Rebl2! Ushers in fond, at the time, terrifying memories.

Sat Aug 2, 2025, 05:54 PM

Aug 2

Wish my mom had a cell phone camera while teaching her young son to dog paddle in the creek. I can see the lessons still in my head, where the creek crossed under the road to town and the free flowing water was bitterly cold in high summer. It wasn't far from home, but she'd drive there, set up her lawn chair and gossip with the neighbors; while her first-born struggled to remain afloat. Freezing his tiny tush off. Although the creek was not deep there a short, chubby boy could always imagine being carried away in flood!

When I got a bit older the creek-ride was just right for a tyke on a bike.

(Imaginary scene, NOT my photo.)

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Suggestions please... [View all] Grumpy Old Guy Jul 30 OP

How about death? Haggard Celine Jul 30 #1

What a thoughtful topic Haggard Celine. Photos would be intriguing. Thanks! George McGovern Jul 31 #16

Smile and the world smiles with you Behind the Aegis Jul 30 #2

Multi-colour combinations. No flowers. applegrove Jul 30 #3

NFA applegrove? Very good idea! Let our imaginations go wild! Thanks! George McGovern Jul 31 #15

No flowers because a field of wildflowers has already won applegrove Jul 31 #17

Dog days of summer SheltieLover Jul 30 #4

Great idea SL! George McGovern Jul 31 #14

Thx! SheltieLover Jul 31 #18

I have several ideas Diamond_Dog Jul 30 #5

No contest (pun intentional) in my mind GOG -- you got my vote for "Smile and the world smiles with you" THX! George McGovern Jul 30 #6

Shadows is an excellent idea too! Decisions Decisions. Again thanks for soliciting opinion George McGovern Jul 30 #8

Shadows bif Jul 30 #7

I don't think wildlife has been a topic yet. Callalily Jul 30 #9

That's IT, GrampyOldGuy -- Callalily Called It Correctly -- WILDLIFE!!! KickkickkicketyKick George McGovern Jul 30 #10

Yes! SheltieLover Jul 31 #19

Wildlife is one of my favorite subjects. Grumpy Old Guy Jul 30 #11

Wildlife is a great one - I would love to see it happen Mira Jul 31 #12

Oh Mira, we CAN bring excitement to our contests! I'm so glad you see that! George McGovern Jul 31 #13

Water Rebl2 Aug 2 #20

Good idea Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2 #21

Great suggestion Rebl2! Ushers in fond, at the time, terrifying memories. George McGovern Aug 2 #22