The One That Got Away

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Thursday Thirteen - Grandma isn't listless anymore

On St. Patrick's Eve, my granddaughter made a leprechaun trap.
This is the fourth year she's tried and once again the little
guy has escaped, leaving a trail of gold glitter and green candy.
Undaunted, she has already begun planning a new and improved
trap for next year.

Her adventures have provided the inspiration for today's list.

Things that can be lost or hard to catch:

time,
breath,
temper,
friends,
thoughts,
money,
interest,
health,
perspective,
respect,
a break,
keys
and as my granddaughter would tell you, a leprechaun.

Grandma



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Comments

  1. From TracieMarch 18, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    What a fun idea....I've never heard of making a leprechaun trap before!

    Great list. Happy TT!

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  2. Shelley MunroMarch 18, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    I've never heard of a leprechaun trap either. Making one sounds like fun.

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  3. Melissa MashburnMarch 18, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    what a cute way to do your list. I enjoyed reading it.

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  4. i beatiMarch 18, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    he has them doesn't he - my 2 gift cards ??? sandy

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  5. I am HarrietMarch 18, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Leprechaun? that's so cute.

    Have a great Thursday!
    http://harrietandfriends.com/2010/03/hot-job-senior-citizen-whats/

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  6. Americanising DesiMarch 18, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    love it :D

    Upcoming and Awaited

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  7. IrishcodaMarch 18, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Leprechaun trap, how cute! All the things you list are hard to catch. For us, catching a break is about as hard as catching a leprechaun! ;)

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  8. KarenMarch 18, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Great idea! I remember trying to catch leprechauns in elementary school. So much fun!

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  9. Closed eyes...March 18, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Sweetness! :D

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  10. Susan Helene GottfriedMarch 18, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    I love it. You've really found a way to make magic out of the Wearin' o' the Green.

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  11. Alice AudreyMarch 18, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    I remember my kid's preschool making leprechaun traps and helping put down little green footprints. It was fun.

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  12. CelticlibrarianMarch 18, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    I heartily approve of this list. I've never made a leprechaun trap, though. I'll bet that my Grandpa Dan knew how. Sigh.

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  13. SandyM204March 18, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    I've never heard of a leprechaun trap but will definitely make one next year with my granddaughters.

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  14. sherileeMarch 18, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    This year is the first time I've heard of a leprechaun trap... what would one do with a leprechaun if caught? Fun list!

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  15. Cacai M.March 19, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Leprechaun? :-) Thanks for the share grandma.. Indeed those are hard to catch up or could be lost.. we just have to enjoy every minute if it is in our hands.. Have a great day grandma..

    My Thursday Thirteen thoughts

    ~hugs~

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  16. LADYHIGHTOWERMarch 19, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Oh my! My daughter will love doing this next year! Blessings!

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  17. burn078March 19, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Same here. I haven't heard a leprechaun trap precisely because of different culture. I really appreciate the time that you have spent in visiting and commenting my blog.

    Looking forward to reading more of your post Grandma

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  18. GattinaMarch 19, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    Loosing temper happens often to me, but only for a few minutes, lol !

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  19. Emily/RandomabilityMarch 19, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Great list!!

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