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I went to the market yesterday with big plans for making a festive little Easter cake, which seemed like a good idea... at the time.
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We were running low on provisions so I jotted down a few items, milk, butter, a dozen eggs and flour, that should do nicely.
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Once at the market I quickly gathered all of the ingredients I needed making sure to open the carton of eggs to be certain none were cracked.
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I loaded my groceries into the car, slipped under my seat belt and headed along home.
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I had the radio turned up listening to beautiful classical music, pulled up to a red light when suddenly a chill went up my back... I had the distinct feeling I was being watched!
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The light turned green, trying to pretend it was just my imagination
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I turned the music up and continued along my way.
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It has been an especially busy week here in Texas, I got to attend a huge antiques fair that was absolutel, hey did
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you hear something?
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I could have sworn I heard someone sneeze...
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hey there it is again!
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Now I know you had to have heard it THAT time?!
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It sounded like EHHH AHHH CHOOOoooo and then a tiny small gesundheit even!
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And jeepers! Its coming from the back seat!
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I pulled over to the side of the road,
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got out and cautiously
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went around to the trunk,
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legs trembling, brow sweating, hands shaking.
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The moment of truth... I flung open the trunk door!
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I heard in a very loud voice, NOWS OUR CHANCE GUYS! MAKE A RUN FOR IT!
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And thats exactly what they did, the dirty dozen rolled down to the floor board, hopped out and scrambled away scattering in every direction!
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I thought to myself oh well, so much for our Easter cake, I guess I'll just pick up a couple of smoothies they're better for us any ways! Happy Easter Everyone, may your day be filled with sunshine, joy and lots of brightly colored eggs!