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Post by Megan on Jan 8, 2006 3:56:16 GMT -5
I am in the middle of readin his book. Its really good so far!!! Yall should get it!!!
But anyway the point was its sad but has funny parts like this one I just had to post....
Well first of all Chucks dad was an alcoholic and was always commin home drunk and stuff, and Chucks family was very poor they barely had enough to eat on.
The rest I am quoten from the book....Oh and Wilma is his mom.
One night, Dad and my uncle Buck wanted to go out drinking and they needed some money. Mom had only five dollars left with which to buy food for Wieland and me, and she refused to give it to Dad. "Just take that money from Wilma," Uncle Buck urged. "That's right give me the money!" Dad bellowed. "No, Ray," Mom replied calmly. "You're not going to get this money. I'm saving it to buy food for the children." Uncle Buck cajoled my dad, "Ray, punch her in the mouth and get that money." Buck punched his hand with his fist, menacingly. Dad formed a fist and shook it in Mom's face. Standing tall at five foot, two inches, Mom didn't flinch. She looked my dad right in the eyes and said, "You go ahead and hit me, but you're going to have to sleep sometime. And when you do, I'm going to get a frying pan and beat you to death!" Dad unclenched his fist, and he and Buck stormed out of the house-without Mom's five dollars.
I just thought it was so funny how she stood up to him like that.
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Post by Kayla on Jan 8, 2006 19:11:20 GMT -5
I'll have to buy this book! I know that I would enjoy it. Thanks for posting the excerpt!
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Post by Me on Jan 8, 2006 23:37:33 GMT -5
now i really want to read that book. thanks for posting that excerpt. it was really interesting.
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Post by Megan on Jan 9, 2006 2:15:48 GMT -5
Your welcome! ;D
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Post by walkeralexfan on Jan 11, 2006 22:09:44 GMT -5
I read the book and it is really good!!
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Post by Tibby on Jan 12, 2006 15:44:19 GMT -5
And I´m sad because by us there´s only one Chuck´s book out and I´ve already read it about ten times...
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Post by Tibby on Feb 15, 2006 13:18:44 GMT -5
There´s something what I´m thinking about very often: - I will deveolp myself to the maximum of my potential in all ways. - I will forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater archievements. - I will always be in a positive frame of mind and covery this feeling to every person I meet. - I will continually work at developing love, happiness, and loyalty in my family and acknowledge that no other success can compensate for failure in the home. - I will look for the good in all people and make them feel worthwhile. - If I have nothing good to say about a person, I will say nothing. - I will give so much time to the improvement of myself that I will have no time to criticize others. - I will always be as enthhusiastin about the success of others as I am about my own. - I will maintain an attitude of open-mindedness toward another person's viewpoint while still holding fast to what I know to be true and honest. - I will maintain respect for those in authority and demonstrate this respect at all times. - I will always remain loyal to my country and obey the laws of the land. - I will remain highly goal-oriented througout my life because that positive attitude helps myself, my family, and my country. (Chuck Norris)I think everyone should at least try to think about it sometimes...
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Post by Kayla on Feb 15, 2006 17:22:45 GMT -5
Thanks for posting those, Tibby! I really enjoyed reading it.
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Post by Megan on Feb 15, 2006 22:44:04 GMT -5
Ya thanks!!!
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Post by Tibby on Feb 16, 2006 8:36:06 GMT -5
He´s quite an ispiration isn´t he?
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Post by Megan on Feb 16, 2006 23:06:39 GMT -5
He´s quite an ispiration isn´t he? Ya he is!!! He comes to one of our churches around here sometimes and gives speeches. Hes a great role-model!
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Post by Tibby on Feb 17, 2006 17:15:50 GMT -5
Does he really? That´s great! Have you seen him?
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Post by Megan on Feb 18, 2006 4:43:07 GMT -5
Does he really? That´s great! Have you seen him? We watched his segment on tv. But I have met him. At one of his book signings I shook his hand. I couldnt say anything though I was so nervous!!! But hes really nice!! And so is Gena!!
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Post by Tibby on Feb 18, 2006 13:47:53 GMT -5
What would I do to shake hands with him... Yeah, he seems pretty happy with Gena.
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Post by Megan on Feb 18, 2006 21:22:55 GMT -5
What would I do to shake hands with him... Yeah, he seems pretty happy with Gena. lol ya. they are cute together and hes so good with the twins. Did yall watch him on Yes Dear? He was so funny!!
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