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The Summer of Stolen Tomatoes

By Sharon
June 20, 2012

They were only little tomato plants, each no more than two or three inches tall. I carefully dug two of them from the family garden and transplanted them to my own private garden hidden behind the playhouse. After all, who would ever miss two little tomato plants?

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BookerC1
Jun 19, 2012 9:45 PM CST
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I think this is one of my all-time favorites of your childhood stories. I could just see the whole thing in my mind! Oh, I'd get such awful canker sores if I ate that many tomatoes! It sure made my mouth water to think of them, though. The Cherokee Purple picture in particular made me hungry. Those are my favorites!
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Sharon
Jun 19, 2012 9:50 PM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
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It was all your images in the Database that inspired the memory, Angie! Thank you!

Thankfully tomatoes never bothered me, no matter how many I ate.
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Samigal
Jun 19, 2012 10:40 PM CST
Name: Pegi Putnam
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Loved the story! I'm hoping I have a decent crop of tomatoes this year. Mouth watering for a BLT. I think you had such a wonderful childhood!!
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Sharon
Jun 19, 2012 10:48 PM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
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Thanks Pegi.
Maybe I just remember the good stuff!
Like mouthwatering tomatoes!
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Jun 20, 2012 1:26 PM CST
Name: Margaret
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Another wonderful read about a childhood memory, I loved it!! Lovey dubby
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Sharon
Jun 20, 2012 1:48 PM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
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Thanks Margaret!!!
I really enjoyed writing this one. Big Grin
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goldfinch4
Jun 21, 2012 4:42 AM CST
Name: Chris
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Wonderful story Sharon! I'll think of it every time I eat a tomato!
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Sharon
Jun 21, 2012 9:05 AM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
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Thanks Chris!
And it's almost time for them, Happy Summer!
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