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Show Fair Forever .27 else? " she asked. 'A drink of water? Or maybe a bathroom break? You 've been in here a while.' ':..", No thanks,' I answered. 'I'm Bradley of the Amazing Bladder. Weak heart, iron kidneys. I can wait all da) The old guy laughs out loud. He's so tickled he slaps his leg. "Bradley of the Amazing Bladder," he chuckles, and some spittle runs down his chin. He wipes it with a weathered hand, I pause and study the old guy. He can hardly contain his pleasure. He reminds me of a little boy who's engrossed in a bedtime story. I continue. Amanda laughed, too. She said, 'Nice to meet you, Bradley of the Amazing Bladder. I like your trshirt.' I pulled out my shirt and looked at the picture. 'Baby sea turtles,' I explained. 'Racing to the water.' , 7 know,' she said. 7 have one like it. The logo for the Coastal 5K race,. I ran it two years ago.' . 'That's the same year my dad ran,' I said proudly. 'He gave me the shirt. It's a little big, but he knew I loved sea turtles.' 'So do I!' Amanda said, beaming. 'They hardly stand a chance, the little guys, racing to the sea after they hatch. Against all odds!' She paused then and added, 'It's like magic the way'they know what to do. Every one that survives is a miracle, don 'tyou think?' |