Blowing the Big Boys in the Bluebell Woods
Posted on: March 15, 2008Copyright © 2008 Sticky Pen
My father got a job in another town, which caused us to move to our new home in early summer. This was a bit of a problem for me because I started my new school just as it was about to close for the holidays. This did not give me a chance to make new friends and I faced the prospect of spending the hot summer days on my own. Two days into the holiday period I was bored stiff, so I volunteered to mow the front law. Stripped down to a little pair of white shorts and my trainers, I let the lawn mower loose on the unruly grass.Hearing voices, I looked up and saw Jimmy Pearce and Billy White, both members of the school rugby team. Although I had seen them play I didn't really know them as they were in the year ahead of me. Jim asked me if I was enjoying myself and when I shook my head he made a suggestion. "Bill and I are going to the bluebell woods tomorrow, if you would like to come with us. We’ll take some sandwiches and drink cans, kick a ball about, and have a good time.” I could not say yes quickly enough, the thought of spending the day with these two guys was much better than being bored on my own. Next morning we set off, walking along the road, then the lane, until finally reaching ...
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