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Jon Paul Johnson, Cousin

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It's possible this story is actually about Jeff. If I'm remembering wrong I hope they'll both forgive me. 
Like the rest of his cousins, I've looked up to Big A my whole life in every way. Living just down the hill from the Thatcher clan while growing up was a lesson in humility because it always seemed like they could do anything they put their mind (and considerable skill) to. I don't remember whether this was a regular thing, but at least once Aaron was babysitting at our house. My dad likes his food spicy and Aaron found a bottle of crushed red pepper in our kitchen. I doubt that any of us kids had ever tried it (if Dad said it was spicy, it was something to avoid!), but we bet him that he couldn't put some in his mouth without taking a drink. Well, he took a flake of red pepper and stuck it in his mouth.  Nothing happened at first but then after a few seconds his face started going red and he ran to the sink to rinse his mouth out. I remember thinking that was the funniest thing to watch.

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  1. The ThatchersMarch 20, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    If is was your dad's I'm sure it was really hot. Thanks for sharing.
    Love you,
    Aunt Kathy

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