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just mud by Ron's avatar

Please send a bottle of this stuff; it's been approved by the FDA, yes?!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Of course. But delivery time from Oz is pretty long. 😉🤓

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just mud by Ron's avatar

😅😀

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V. C. Ackerman's avatar

A Squeaky Morning - Make sure you still have your heart, Tin Man.

The Fantasy Printer - I’d love to have a printer like Fantasy.

Overpacker - If I don’t overpack for trips, I’m always worried I’ll forget to bring something very important.

Advice From Old Folks On How To Live Longer - I think even if you avoid streets filled with stray cats, the cats would still be able to smell you a mile away after handling fish all day.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I think I still do.

We all want that printer!

I used feel like that when packing, but then I realized that you are usually never far from a store if you really need anything.

You are probably right about cats. Wear a suit of armor home.

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Kim Smyth's avatar

I love all of these, Mark, but especially the tip at the end. I read it when it came out, but didn’t take the time then to comment. I had to fix that after rereading them today! ☺️

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Aw. Thank you Kim. Especially for rereading them! How nice! 🤓

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Jenise Cook's avatar

Okay, Mark, so I read this on Tuesday. Still made this old lady laugh! “Winner, winner, chicken dinner.” Thank you for an enjoyable post. 😁

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Jenise. I probably qualify to be in the book. 🤣🤓

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MJ La's avatar

Lol all of this made me giggle. And I need a good giggle right now as I battle wits and stubbornness with my new puppy 😓

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks MJ. A new puppy is a major undertaking. Best wishes! 🤓

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

"A Squeaky Morning": Oh yes! 😂

"The Fantasy Printer": Just for grins, ran down a list of some of my short stories (thanks, Medium!) and asked, Would I want to be in them? Start at the top: could be fun... probably not... no... OMG no... a world of NO... um, maybe... already was in that one, thank you, no... really, really no... oh I don't think so! SUMMARY: um, nope, not going printer shopping!

"Overpacker": Bit of random advice, do NOT compare a wife's packing habits to those of a former girlfriend or spouse. "Who would be stupid enough to do that?" Ummmm... <cough>

"Advice From Old Folks": Looking forward to future tidbits!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Great idea. There are a few of my stories I would like to visit (but probably not stay.) Especially the Baron Britpop world. And the island of Phiddle.

Never compare your wife to anyone! At least, not verbally. 🤣

Thanks, Jack.

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

Phiddle would be phun! 😉

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Phor shor!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

These old guys really know what they are talking about. Thanks, Henry -- best advice I have had in a long time! (Sure beats the advice I get over and over, which is "You need to go easy on that scotch, Sharron." As if. ) Nice writing, Mark.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

🤣 The food and drink advice kind of goes out the window in your 90s. I tried to focus on more practical, useful advice. 😉

Thanks, Sharron. 🤓

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Pennie R. S. Nelson's avatar

Fun stories Mark. I really like the Fantasy Printer one that was cool how you did that.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Pennie. I really want one of those printers. 🤣

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Justin Deming's avatar

All of these stories are so much fun - such variety! And haha! The book title is hilarious. I’m going to keep an eye out for one of those printers...

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Mark Starlin's avatar

If you see one of those printers, buy me one also. I will pay you back. 🤣

Thanks Justin. 🤓

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Connie Starlin's avatar

can't wait for the book to be published. For now I'll stay away from cats after handling tuna. thanks for the tip

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Smart. It is good advice. 😉🤣

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Elle Griffin's avatar

Ok I am so here for that book 😂

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Mark Starlin's avatar

🤣 There will be more excepts. 🤓

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Scott Ocamb's avatar

Another good set of stories. Where can I get one of those printers? I pack like you do as well. Thanks.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I keep checking the clearance rack, but so far no luck. It may have been the last one. 😉

Thanks, Scott. 🤓

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