My wife received this copy/paste from a friend and when i read it the first person to come to mind was Cracker Larry….I don’t think Larrys casket would hold all the marbles… RIP Larry this is my marble for you.
IT’S WHAT YOU SCATTER ;
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I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes… I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas.
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I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn to the display of fresh green peas. I am a pushover for creamed peas and new potatoes. ;
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Pondering the peas, I couldn’t help overhearing the conversation between Mr. Miller (the store owner) and the ragged boy next to me. ;
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‘Hello Barry, how are you today?’ ;
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‘H’lo, Mr. Miller. Fine, thank ya. Jus’ admirin’ them peas. They sure look good’ ;
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‘They are good, Barry. How’s your Ma?’ ; ; ;
‘Fine. Gittin’ stronger alla’ time.’ ; ; ;
‘Good. Anything I can help you with?’ ; ; ;
‘No, Sir. Jus’ admirin’ them peas.’ ; ; ;
‘Would you like to take some home?’ asked Mr. Miller. ;
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‘No, Sir. Got nuthin’ to pay for ‘em with.’
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‘Well, what have you to trade me for some of those peas?’
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‘All I got’s my prize marble here.’ ;
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‘Is that right? Let me see it’, said Miller. ;
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'Here ‘tis. She’s a dandy.’ ;
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‘I can see that. Hmm mmm, only thing is this one is blue and I sort of go for red. Do you have a red one like this at home?’ the store owner asked. ;
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‘Not zackley but almost.’
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‘Tell you what. Take this sack of peas home with you and next trip this way let me look at that red marble’. Mr. Miller told the boy.
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‘Sure will. Thanks Mr. Miller.’
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Mrs. Miller, who had been standing nearby, came over to help me.
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With a smile she said, 'There are two other boys like him in our community, all three are in very poor circumstances. Jim just loves to bargain with them for peas, apples, tomatoes, or whatever. ;
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When they come back with their red marbles, and they al
I just read of Cracker Larry’s passing. A good man has died. The evidence that Larry’s life was well spent is the many lives he touched and the great memories he left behind.
I am thankful for Larry and the many others on here who have shared their lives. Larry’s family will be in my prayers.
So sad to read of this mans passing. I have read many of his threads and thought this is a good guy, I am sure he was as ornery as the rest ,but could tell he Loved his life and felt blessed to be married to his wife.Another great soul to the lord, blessings for his family and good winds to Larry.
I just received this from Dori, and she asks that I share it.
Craig:
I wanted to let you know that yesterday morning my son Chris, Larry’s brother Don, his wife Marian, and I went offshore to fulfill Larry’s request of spreading his ashes out at sea. A long time friend and boat captain, Judy Helmey ,took us out . Larry used to fish with her years ago when he had his charter boat. She had many tales of fishing offshore with Larry and the many crazy things that happen when you run a charter business. We had an outgoing tide and a beautiful morning. Larry is now where he always belonged, riding the waves looking for fish. I always said he had salt water in his veins and that he loved the ocean and boating more than anything else with the exception of family. At least that is what I say out loud, but I think boating/fishing came first and family ran a close second!!
I ask that you either share this email with all his boat building friends or simply let them know that he is out there in his favorite place and that the next time y’all go fishing and catch a big one it may be courtesy of a man who did as much as he could with the time that he had on this earth. The only other request I have yet to fulfill is a big party to celebrate Larry’s life . I have not been in a partying mood, so I have put that aside until I feel like I am strong enough. I will let you know when that happens. Love to all,
