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"Getting Her Money's Worth"

Life often has been unkind, and sometimes cruel, to Allie Charles, and she’s determined not to be shortchanged and to live in the moment whenever possible…

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Crystal gave me a glowing review of "Getting Her Money's Worth." Lori Wilde, Back In The Game, Big Challenge, Funny Stories, Stardust, Cruel, Best Friends, Give It To Me, Texas

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Crystal gave me a glowing review of "Getting Her Money's Worth."

I'd definitely cast Melissa McCarthy to play Allie Charles in a film version of "Getting Her Money's Worth." The Devil's Advocate, People Of Interest, Melissa Mccarthy, People Laughing, Fat Women, Stunningly Beautiful

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I'd definitely cast Melissa McCarthy to play Allie Charles in a film version of "Getting Her Money's Worth."

"Getting Her Money's Worth" was inspired by and is dedicated to Charlene Allison. Despite her too-short life, she always got her money's worth whenever she had the chance to have some fun. Have Some Fun, Allison, Worth, Inspired, Face, The Face, Faces, Facial

"Getting Her Money's Worth" was inspired by and is dedicated to Charlene Allison. Despite her too-short life, she always got her money's worth whenever she had the chance to have some fun.

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Shelby Martin and Allie Charles met when they were recruited to play softball for a recreation league woman's team. Softball Season, Softball Life, Girls Softball, Softball Players, Baseball Softball, Softball Stuff, Softball Crafts, Senior Softball, Softball Things

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Shelby Martin and Allie Charles met when they were recruited to play softball for a recreation league woman's team.

When they finally made it to the beachside resort town, Allie pulled over at the first concession she spotted and bought an industrial-size bucket of fries and a half vat of cola. “Mmm, haven’t had these in years. Nothing better than boardwalk fries,” she said, munching away happily. Ocean City Md, Ocean City Maryland, Crab Cake Sandwich, Fries Recipe, Poutine Recipe, Beach Meals, Old Bay Seasoning, Rehoboth Beach, This Is Your Life

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When they finally made it to the beachside resort town, Allie pulled over at the first concession she spotted and bought an industrial-size bucket of fries and a half vat of cola. “Mmm, haven’t had these in years. Nothing better than boardwalk fries,” she said, munching away happily.

On their trip to Ocean City, Md., Allie and Shelby drank frozen concoctions, logged miles on the boardwalk and won cheesy prizes playing skee ball. Skee Ball, Beach Boardwalk, Salt Life, Old Skool, Amusement Park, Play Hard

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On their trip to Ocean City, Md., Allie and Shelby drank frozen concoctions, logged miles on the boardwalk and won cheesy prizes playing skee ball.

Allie and Shelby visited Washington, D.C., and took in the sights including a tour of the White House. While they were waiting in line, Marine 1, the presidential helicopter, took off from the lawn. “I bet President Reagan’s looking out his window right now,” Allie insisted, “and I’ll bet he can see me waving!” Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Roi Charles, Excited Dog, Nancy Reagan, President Ronald Reagan, American Presidents, Presidents Wives, Republican Presidents, Labrador

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Allie and Shelby visited Washington, D.C., and took in the sights including a tour of the White House. While they were waiting in line, Marine 1, the presidential helicopter, took off from the lawn. “I bet President Reagan’s looking out his window right now,” Allie insisted, “and I’ll bet he can see me waving!”

Shelby and Allie can't wait to see the piranha feeding at the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. Saltwater Aquarium Fish, Freshwater Aquarium Fish, Dwarf Frogs, Aquatic Ecosystem, Salt Water Fish, Marine Fish, Water Life, Fish Tanks, Beautiful Fish

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Shelby and Allie can't wait to see the piranha feeding at the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C.

“I’m not so sure about Clue,” Roy told his daughter. “Your brother always cheats, and you end up crying.” 70s Board Games, Clue Board Game, Vintage Board Games, Family Game Night, Family Games, Retro Toys, Vintage Toys, Vintage Finds, Clue Games

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“I’m not so sure about Clue,” Roy told his daughter. “Your brother always cheats, and you end up crying.”

"Look, Shelby. I don’t have the freedom you do to come and go as I please. I don’t have a job where I meet all kinds of people. I don’t get to go to Busch Gardens and ride around on the truck that delivers hay to the giraffes." -- Allie Charles Places In Florida, Florida Usa, Places Ive Been, Places To Go, Busch Gardens Tampa, Florida Attractions, Florida Decor, Tampa Bay Area

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"Look, Shelby. I don’t have the freedom you do to come and go as I please. I don’t have a job where I meet all kinds of people. I don’t get to go to Busch Gardens and ride around on the truck that delivers hay to the giraffes." -- Allie Charles

Allie is the live-in caretaker for a disabled young man named Andrew whose meals have to be liquefied in a blender. Tiffany Blue Kitchen, Turquoise Kitchen, Teal Kitchen, Retro Kitchen, Kitchen Decor, Kitchen Dining, Kitchen Ideas, Nautical Kitchen, Pastel Kitchen

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Allie is the live-in caretaker for a disabled young man named Andrew whose meals have to be liquefied in a blender.

“You’re going down, bucko,” Roy taunted his son as they sat side by side, cross-legged in front of the TV. Their thumbs were in constant motion on their Nintendo gaming controllers as each took his turn. Vintage Games, Retro Vintage, Childhood Toys, Childhood Memories, Thunder Cats, Arcade, Old School Toys, Super Mario Brothers

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“You’re going down, bucko,” Roy taunted his son as they sat side by side, cross-legged in front of the TV. Their thumbs were in constant motion on their Nintendo gaming controllers as each took his turn.

Shelby and Allie's softball team is known for doing a conga line dance to Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Gravevine" at the local pub after games. 60s Music, Oldies Music, Music Songs, Music Videos, Karaoke Songs, Singing Videos, Marvin Gaye, I Love Music, Sound Of Music

Shelby and Allie's softball team is known for doing a conga line dance to Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Gravevine" at the local pub after games.

Roy and his kids, Allie and Shelby and some of their softball teammates have a wild canoeing adventure on the Withlacoochee River. Canoeing, September 2014, Softball, Roy

Roy and his kids, Allie and Shelby and some of their softball teammates have a wild canoeing adventure on the Withlacoochee River.

Shelby and Roy have a fiesty Fisher's lovebird named Peeper. African Love, Eye Ring, Exotic Birds, Love Birds, Breeds, Romance, Pets

Shelby and Roy have a fiesty Fisher's lovebird named Peeper.

“You can sit here and keep an eye out for the Moby Dick of manatees and try to keep it from sinking the boat.” -- Dillon Dean Beautiful Sea Creatures, Animals Beautiful, Dugong, Sea Cow, Underwater Life, Underwater Animals, Aquatic Animals, Wale, Ausgestopftes Tier

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“You can sit here and keep an eye out for the Moby Dick of manatees and try to keep it from sinking the boat.” -- Dillon Dean

"I’m not going in there with them platterpusses,” -- Carrie Dean Australian Fauna, Australian Wildlife, Beautiful Creatures, Reptiles, Mammals, Water Animals, Unusual Animals, Platypus

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"I’m not going in there with them platterpusses,” -- Carrie Dean

Allie Charles was all about having a positive attitude, even when the situation seemed bleak. The Words, Cool Words, Words Of Wisdom, Words Quotes, Me Quotes, Motivational Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Sayings, Praise Quotes

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Allie Charles was all about having a positive attitude, even when the situation seemed bleak.

Allie definitely could identify with this sentiment. Quotable Quotes, Wisdom Quotes, Truth Quotes, Yoga Quotes, Night Quotes

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Allie definitely could identify with this sentiment.

“Why would anyone want to eat fried orca?” -- Carrie Dean Okra, Brussel Sprout, Potato Salad, Fries, Potatoes, Make It Yourself, Dinner, Vegetables, Ethnic Recipes

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“Why would anyone want to eat fried orca?” -- Carrie Dean

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"Getting Her Money's Worth"