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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Camp Papa Postcard Classics: Trackin' and Packin'.


Dear Mama,

In the mornings, we go to get some exercise with Papa. Early. Did you know that a lot of granddaddies and grandmommies wake up early to exercise at the track, too? Papa said when your bones get old you have to get them moving so they won't get stuck on you.  That's why they all go to the track.

Isaiah asked Papa if when you get old you have to wear a fanny pack and pull your socks up high, too. Papa said when you get old you wear whatever you want to wear, including a fanny pack.


Mama? I don't think Isaiah is going to choose that when he gets old 'cause he said it's a little bit not that cool. 

But don't tell Papa he said that. OK, bye.

Love,

Zachary, Age 5 and a half.
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12 comments:

  1. Ms. MoonJuly 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Don't tell Papa I said this but I'm sort of with Isaiah on the fanny pack thing. But then again, I'm a woman and can carry a purse. Maybe y'all should get your dad a Man Bag. Nah. He probably loves his fanny pack.

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    1. gradydoctorJuly 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM

      I keep telling him that in England a fanny means. . . .cough. . .uh. . yeah.

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  2. ElizabethJuly 3, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Oh, my gosh -- that's hilarious. Your dad is an awesome man.

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  3. Steph(anie)July 3, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I love this. Papa can absolutely wear whatever he wants.

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    1. gradydoctorJuly 3, 2012 at 5:22 PM

      You must have been talking to him! He makes it clear that granddaddies can wear whatever the hell they so choose. This is not limited to fanny packs. Ha ha ha ha!

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  4. gradydoctorJuly 3, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Anonymous . . . I received your thoughtful note. Letting that marinate and will see what comes to mind, okay?

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  5. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    I love Papa and Camp Papa and I want to go for a day myself - with Owen. I think the need a little female energy in there some time.

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  6. White Coat DreamerJuly 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I love these little reports for many reasons, perhaps the biggest among them is the joy and added confidence I anticipate they will bring to Zachary and Isaiah as they grow older.

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  7. White Coat DreamerJuly 4, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Dear Dr. Manning,

    This one is just a private little note (I didn't want to clutter your inbox). I saw this and felt a wave of "happy" come over me (because I immediately thought of you!) http://www.acponline.org/medical_students/impact/archives/2012/06/mykind/

    Yay for Dr. Lisa B.!

    Love,
    Anush

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  8. JulieJuly 4, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Love this! Hilarious!

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