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felix_numinous

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23. Mango knew his challenge
Mon Jun 18, 2012, 08:57 PM
Jun 2012

he had to see through the illusions of life and grasp the hidden message before him. What was he supposed to do? He could feel the nature spirits around him--at least THEY answered his call--encouraging him and giving him strength. As soon as he felt himself filled with confidence the scene changed before him--and the naked women stood next to the tree upright--and their laughter rang out throughout the hills.

Mango, a rather small Indian man [View all] kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 OP
Could it be because Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #1
His eyes laughed and and his soul danced to the joyful song that runs through us all. davsand Jun 2012 #2
Calikid, a rather small honky man calikid Jun 2012 #3
AHEM Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #4
There have been many stories felix_numinous Jun 2012 #5
The Animals! kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #6
And the secret was Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #7
all enjoyed singing felix_numinous Jun 2012 #8
The village was becoming downright festive. kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #9
TALK ABOUT DOWNRIGHT FESTIVE! Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #10
Yes, indeed! The shindig was about to be complete with kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #11
The scene before Mango began to fade felix_numinous Jun 2012 #12
Mangooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oh Mangoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #13
... felix_numinous Jun 2012 #14
And then something went zip! kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #15
And he knew that all life felix_numinous Jun 2012 #16
For some reason, Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #17
Surrounded by paradise, kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #18
As he cut through thick brush Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #19
Mango blew his horn felix_numinous Jun 2012 #20
Just on the outskirts of the village Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #21
Oh, and this was not good, not good, not good! kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #22
Mango knew his challenge felix_numinous Jun 2012 #23
More and more of the devas buzzed his ears Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #24
Run, Mango, Run! kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #25
As fast as he could, Mango made it up a high tree Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #26
As Mango gazed up at the sky felix_numinous Jun 2012 #27
He was growing fainter by the moment Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #28
The Tree was shaking.. kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #29
Mango, shocked, screamed at the tiger Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #30
AT first he was relieved.. kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #31
Then, he remembered Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #32
Mango was aghast felix_numinous Jun 2012 #33
He decided he had picked up strange broadcast from some far away planet Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #34
'Just keep going' felix_numinous Jun 2012 #35
After a mist seemed to pulsate through him, kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #36
It was a barely worn path, yet visible Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #37
And he immediately recalled that famous discussion kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #38
And just to think Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #39
After the incident at the dentist, kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #40
He let out a very large BURP Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #41
Which led to a hunger the likes of which kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #42
His car hit a bump so hard Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #43
He saw lights ahead felix_numinous Jun 2012 #44
Mango looked at his hands. kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #45
"But" Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #46
Just as Mango recalled that eating kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #47
Mango said, Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #48
Now he wasn't an actual mango anymore felix_numinous Jun 2012 #49
It was his old friend Weevy Greevy! Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #50
Feelin' Groovy! kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #51
So Mango and his good friend Weevy felix_numinous Jun 2012 #52
"My Head is ablaze.. kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #53
Just then a tall figure in a long white robe floated into the scene Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #54
Mango just smiled. kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #55
Mango laughed so hard something went--pop! felix_numinous Jun 2012 #56
Hmmm, what was that pop! Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #57
The anecdote for the ayawaska kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #58
WE NOW INTERRUPT THIS BROADCAST TO BRING SOME CIVILITY BACK TO THIS THREAD Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #59
... felix_numinous Jun 2012 #60
As he sat awhile on the drifting surfboard,to ponder all these wonders, kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #61
And they all broke out into laughter felix_numinous Jun 2012 #62
Just then Zar showed up again Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #63
"Pick Me, Pick Me," kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #64
The council debated, felix_numinous Jun 2012 #65
As Mango listened to the forthright kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #66
And finally, tick tick tick, the decision came in! Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #67
MANGO LAUGHED, kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #68
The Munumuni celebration went on for weeks felix_numinous Jun 2012 #69
"Heh," Mango guffawed... kimmerspixelated Jun 2012 #70
His feet went plop, up on the table Ricochet21 Jun 2012 #71
And shine it did. kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #72
Weevy said, Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #73
"No Wonder!" kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #74
Greevy said, Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #75
Just then a beam of light came out of a tiny hole felix_numinous Jul 2012 #76
But Weevy had this nagging feeling... Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #77
"Ah Dang!" kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #78
"Oh yes, AND I FORGOT!" Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #79
All packed felix_numinous Jul 2012 #80
And gosh almighty, kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #81
Harriet, his landlord Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #82
You guessed it... kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #83
They saw a glow in the sky felix_numinous Jul 2012 #84
Yet, the glow got brighter Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #85
Buddha! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #86
But,But before Weevy could respond... kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #87
(off the record) Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #88
(there are no coincidences) kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #89
(I had a dream felix_numinous Jul 2012 #90
(Wow, Felix! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #91
"Clarity," kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #92
Weevy was sitting there, inspired by the sight of The Buddha Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #93
"Why, Weevy... kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #94
"That's okay," said Weevy Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #95
Without hesitation, Mango stuck his hand down into his pants kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #96
Just then, a crazy-looking white-haired old lady Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #97
'Didn't you see the Buddha in the......" felix_numinous Jul 2012 #98
Swirving,swirling Hips! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #99
"Herbert, Herbeeeeerrrrrttttt" Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #100
"DOn't be insane! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #101
"That girl can still boog-gay!" Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #102
Just then Mango stuck his finger out to the wind... kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #103
"Oh my God!!" Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #104
During one of those rare life moments when kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #105
Decided that they Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #106
As Herberrrttt watched the stormy winds kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #107
Everyone must be doing Laughter Yoga! Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #108
( Recall Mango's chief characteristic...refer to the first post) The punchbowl kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #109
After 15 games Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #110
The new old bag, kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #111
Mango screamed Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #112
Hell's Bells! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #113
Buddha kept trying to put on the shoes Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #114
"Good Gawd Almighty," kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #115
"Holy Shiva", said the Buddha... Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #116
Of course, by now, Weevy was just coming to, kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #117
Then the Buddha whispered to Weevy Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #118
Okay, WTF, man! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #119
"What miracle?" Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #120
"First of all," kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #121
"Yeh well Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #122
(dang...beat me to the bowling shoes angle! HAR HAR!) kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #123
Herberrrt was known for his laughter too felix_numinous Jul 2012 #124
Just then Mango's cell rang. kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #125
Just then Weevy shouted Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #126
There was a sound in the sky felix_numinous Jul 2012 #127
Oh Goosely! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #128
"make a nice paste out of it Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #129
(OMG, LMAO) kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #130
Mango said Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #131
Frog a Giggin ...giggly giggly goo! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #132
Just then, this GREAT BIG woman charged into the scene Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #133
Snapping out of it, he said "Who's Butch, Bitch!?" kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #134
Just then Mango started to wonder felix_numinous Jul 2012 #135
The mad woman was chasing him Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #136
About that time, Mango stubbed his toe BiGTIME kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #137
Butch said Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #138
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