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Another stretch done by the Hatleys. Done by first stretching your hands into the air. Then bending forward almost to your feet. Its often done by Ben Hatley after he's been sitting for too long. It is also done by his wife, Liv. Guaranteed to relax a creaky back. Its one of the exercises collectively known as 'Hatley Stretches'.
Liv: Oh no, my back's all creaky. I gotta do a Liv Lean.
Ben: You poor thing! I know what you need. My back gets creaky sometimes, too. Only I do a Hatley Hula to stretch mine.
Liv: Yeah, but the Liv Lean is much easier. All you do is throw your hands up in the air and then lean forward. You know, like you were going to touch your toes, but you just dangle your hands in front. It gives you a good, long stretch in your back. (Liv demonstrates to Ben how the stretch is done).
Ben: Wow! This really works. Its a real s-t-r-e-t-c-h! (groans in relief) Good one, Liv! My back feels great now.
Liv: (starts laughing at him) I told you so! Its one of the best back stretches. This is great! Whenever your back is sore, a Liv Lean can perk it right up.
Opal: Did I hear you right? Is that one of your stretches you do? My back's a little creaky. Can you show me?
Ben: Sure, you stretch your hands over your head and then lean down almost to the ground. It really stretches the back.
Opal: Sweet! I'm gonna have to show this to Ed. He'll love it.
Intense itching of the skin, often seen after working in the yard. Often in places in the yard where cranberries are known to grow. Most notably experienced by Ben Cranston when he can't reach his back.
Ben: Dang, I've got a bad case of the Cranberry Itch!
George: You've been out in the yard all day. Of course you got it.
Ben: (scoffs) Listen, Riker, don't do me this way. I need some calamine lotion, fast!
Liv: Ben, have you been in the Cranberry again? I told you you'd get Cranberry Itch if you go out there.
Ben: Yeah, and it's killing me. Scratch it for me, would you?
A milkshake created by Ralph 'The Rocket' Meckler. It is very similar to a Cream of Crankshaft except using mint chocolate chip in place of the rocky road ice cream and keeping the vanilla. M&Ms are also added to represent stars.
Ed: Hey Nelson, you thirtsy? Want a Cream of Crankshaft?
Nelson: I'd rather have another type of milkshake instead. But I'm not sure what kind.
Ralph M: (excited) I got one for you, Nelson. How about a 'Rocketshake'?
Nelson: Wow, Mr. Meckler! What's in that?
Ralph M: Well, it's almost like Grandpa Ed's Cream of Crankshaft, but you use mint chocolate chip instead of rocky road ice cream, there's M&Ms in it. I'll whip you one up real quick.
(Ralph M makes the milkshake)
Ralph D: (sweating and panting) What in the world is that? I've never seen a milkshake like that.
Ralph M: It's a Rocketshake. You'll love it.
Nelson: Whoah, this is awesome!! It's a real blast!
Ralph M and Ralph D: They don't call it a Rocketshake for nothing, boy!!
Ed: Ten stars!
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A game played by cats where they bat at loose strings from sweat pants. Often known to catch owners off guard, especially if swiped in a sensitive area. This game is most often played by Ralph Drabble and his cat, Oogie.
Ralph: (not realizing he's left his pants open) It's a great day for a jog.
Oogie: (pounces and lands on Ralph's crotch) Meow!
Ralph: YEOW! That dang cat! This isn't supposed to be a game of sweat bat.
June: I told you, Ralph, tie those sweatpants shut!
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Someone who intensely loves Stanley Parker of the comic strip 'The Better Half'. Stan Fans often read 'The Better Half' for hours looking at Stan's crazy antics. Stan's wife, Harriet, a.k.a Rabbit, also watches intensely. If you read 'The Better Half' religiously chances are you'll be a Stan Fan in no time. Stan Fans are all over the nation, trust me, I'm one of them!
Stan: Hey Bryant, I got the newest 'Better Half'. You want to read it with me, you big Stan Fan, you?!
Bryant: Stanley, you know it! I love you, buddy! Even if you are a big bunch of gooey.
Stan: Now, now, don't say that. Remember the Stanley S? (he does a Stanley S) That's one way I stretch all the goo off. But I'm still the same old Stan.
Bryant: Sure you are. Rabbit knows. You're both Stan Fans. Crazy guy. (starts reading the comic) Good one! You're kissing on her.
Stan: Yeah, Stan Fans have to be mushy. You're just not a Stan Fan unless you're mushy. Come here. (Stan hugs Bryant) Big Stanley S here! (they both bend into the Stanley S) See, now you're really a Stan Fan! The Stanley S shows. I love you! Stan Fans forever!
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A snack made by Liv Hatley for her husband, Ben. Whenever she bakes cookies, she leaves a bowl of cookie dough for Ben to eat. Often his grandkids want some too. And that includes Bryant Hollifield. He once said 'Raw food is all the rage. Just think of it as Cookie-Sushi'.
Liv: Anybody want some cookies? There's a bowl of Cookie-Sushi in the refrigerator.
Ben: Man, you've been cooking all day? This calls for a serious Benmobile.
Liv: Don't forget about the soy milk smoothie I left on the table for you. I want to keep my Hatley boy looking good!
Ben: Yeah, Cookie-Sushi is all the rage these days. (digs his hand into the bowl) Mmmmm, this is good. I love chocolate chip cookies!
Nick: Hey, what's that? I've never seen it. Is that some cookie dough?
Ben: (laughing) Not just cookie dough, buddy. That's cookie-sushi! Just try it. You'll love it.
Nick: (unsure) Should I taste it? Would it be too raw?
Barry: Sure! Its not so raw. You know your grandpa Ben says: Raw food is all the rage!
Nick: This is great! But how are we going to work off all this gooey?
Ben: The Benmobile, of course!! Want a ride? (hops on the Benmobile) Here we go! This is going to be good.
Nick: Sweet! You know how I love to come along for the ride when you ride this thing. (he picks up a cowboy hat) RIDE 'EM, HATLEY!
Liv: (laughing) Have fun you two! Later on, I might have to hop on there myself. Cookie-Sushi rocks! (walks over and high fives Ben)
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An exercise done by Ralph Drabble after working in the yard. It is often accompanied by coaching his body parts as if he were actually talking to them. A wonderful way work off arthritis.
Ralph: Boy, I'm stiff. I've gotta do my Drabble Stand.
Ed: What's a Drabble Stand? Is that some sort of arthritis exercise?
Ralph: Yup, works great. Guaranteed relief.
Ed: Show me how, I've never tried it.
Ralph: (demonstrating) Come on, knee, you can do it!