The Innocence of Youth

Someplace just to show that reel collectors do have a life
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dbummee
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The Innocence of Youth

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A great day down here in Florida was made even greater by a very touching little scene.
We were watching some Manatees that were around a boat launching site begging for fresh water.
They seem to love it. Sticking their noses out of the water and acting like silly drunks. Quite entertaining.
Anyway there was a little boy, no more than 4 or 5, having a great time with them, touching them,
scratching their bellies. Then came a little girl, no more than his age, that wanted to see them too.
The little boy did not know her, nor she him. Suddenly she got up and ran over to her father, and got some
jelly beans that he was holding for her. Like they were good friends, they sat down on the dock together,
with her hand out to him, offering some. Her dad came over and gave her the rest of them and they
happily shared the Manatees and the jelly beans. Wouldn't it be nice to be young and innocent again.

Tom DuRose
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