and so the lovely bits began on this overcast morn, with dew upon ground, and plenty of dirt turned to mud from the lessons ahead...

and speaking of, the lad in the blue jeans was a guest of Ed's, but as it turned to be, the lad could have used a bit more of the aforementioned lessons before venturing forth...oh well, live and learn becomes the axiom of the day...

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