It was a spectacular Saturday in Smallville! Thankfully, the boys had made up with JoJo---well, let's say they had forgiven him for not getting Wake-Up Calls. It had been rough. Ralph Sampson transferred to Johnsonville High due to the vicious beating he took two weeks prior. The fellers figured if JoJo could save his head, more power to him!
The day started off with extra sleep until 9:00. JoJo awoke to the smell of Blueberry Pancakes! He was in his dining chair within 37 seconds! Remi laughed at JoJo's head.
"Ha, Brother got smushed hair on one side!"
JoJo rarely paid his little sister any attention and this would count as one of those times.
"Smells good, Ma!"
"Well, thank you, my boy!" JoJo's mother's health had been really good for the last 3 weeks.
After JoJo gobbled down 6 pancakes, 3 pieces of bacon, and 2 glasses of chocolate milk, he let out a loud burp to show his appreciation to the cook.
Dan didn't see it that way. "Son, are you an animal or a person?"
"Oh excuse me, everybody. Uhhh...person, Dad."
Dan realized his choice of words were not the best. "Son, I'm sorry. I know you are not an animal, but PLEASE do NOT burp at the table when you are at someone else's house."
"Sure, Dad."
"So, what activities do you boys have planned today."
"First, we are going to hang out at Tommy's. He has new records. Next, we are going to play some football. After that...about 1:30, we will listen to Larry Munson's call of Georgia vs Ole Miss."
"Sounds like fun!"
"Yessir."
Sure enough, JoJo, Greg, Oliver, and Jay showed up at Tommy's during the morning between 10:00 and 11:00. Tommy had 3 new records:
Wildfire by Michael Martin Murphy
Get Down Tonight by KC and the Sunshine Band
Magic by Pilot
The fellers listened to the songs and the radio for about an hour. Mrs. Wildfire fixed hotdogs, potato chips, and Coca Cola.
Man is this good JoJo thought.
All the guys remembered to thank Mrs. Wildfire (exactly like their parents had told them).
It's time for Backyard Football! JoJo liked suiting up and playing for the Rec. Dept., but he gave up the game and his dream of making it to the NFL when he arrived at Smallville High School. Besides, the band needed him on Friday nights for the Half-Time Show! So, getting to show off his football skills in the backyard was fun. Since, there were only 5 fellers, Tommy played All-Time Quarterback. It was a tough game. The guys used the One-Point System for scoring---meaning a touchdown was worth a point. They all decided that 1:00 would end the game. It was 12:59, and the game was tied. The other team had the ball, so JoJo played back and suckered Greg into thinking he was open. Just as the ball left Tommy's hand, Jo jumped the route and made the interception. He raced down the sidelines (the tree line), and danced into the end zone (the area between the clothes lines).
What a thrill! Maybe I can still make it in the NFL one day!! JoJo kidded himself.
Almost time for the Bulldawgs! The guys grabbed a snack and went into Tommy's room.
"Get the picture. Dawgs dressed in white pants, red jerseys, and red helmets. Ole Miss in those dark blue pants, white jerseys, and those dark blue helmets." Larry Munson painted the scene.
The game was pathetic! The Dawgs lost 28 to 13. All the boys went home a little down.
Almost every time JoJo was down, he would call Cindy. He was so glad to be off Phone-restriction. And he had to admit---his grade were really good now. But oh how he hated to behave in class! JoJo had gotten his own phone in his room for his birthday about 2 weeks prior. He dove on his bed, pick up the receiver, and dialed Cindy's number: 555-1268. Unfortunately, Cindy was not at home. About that time Nancy called. She said Cindy was at her house. They had been shopping. Yippee JoJo thought. Nancy asked if JoJo wanted to come over.
"To your HOUSE?"
"Why yes, JoJo. Do you have other plans?"
NO! JoJo thought. "Nancy, let me check with my Dad, and I'll call you back."
"Sure, JoJo."
"DAD............
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