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Canada seems set to lift its border restrictions in August so I can visit my son in Vancouver without having to quarantine. My husband could go before since he is Canadian, but I would need to quarantine, which wouldn't work. Then after that visit, we can hopefully go to Newfoundland to see my husband's extended family. This time we'll fly. Not sure I want to make that car trip to Newfoundland again. It's rather long.

Cheers!

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What a cozy space you all have here.

I'll just have a cuppa while I try and get a feel for this place. I made an account recently after hearing about the almost closure of the site. I was really moved by everyone's passion to keep Stories Space going. Hopefully, I will be able to contribute to the survivor contest if I stop procrastinating long enough to finish my draft. I got a late start. The few stories I've read so far have been outstanding.

For those that think they know me from the dark side, I will say there's absolutely nothing filthy or obscene about me. I don't even know what the dark side is. Here, I keep it clean.

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I will have an entry.

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The Nat/Padre game thing was very upsetting. My brother and his family were at the game. They didn't hear much where they were, but it was frightening for them.

It's good to see a few more comp entries on the front page.

I'm tired but can't sleep. Family issues again, sigh, no surprise there, but some things exhaust me more than others.

I'll grab a handful of cookies to go.

I hope Monday is kind to everyone.

Cheers!

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My entry has moved from Google Docs to a saved draft on here. Just want to take another go at it before I pull the trigger. However, have to finish some yard work first.

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Looks like the coffee is ready. I'll have a cuppa.

It just occurred to me that the folks that we get to judge our contest may not be members and perhaps they will become a few new members after this competition.

It was a shame about the Nationals and the Padres game last night in Washington. Just a sad sign of the times in America.

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CuriousAnnie has just added her story to the list.

Verity: We’ll Be Home By Christmas

Survivor: The Little Survivor

AnnaMayZing: Over The Top

KatarinaTechgoddess: I'm Still alive

CuriousAnnie: Broken Banns


I am anxiously waiting for more, but not at 11:59 PM. Yes, Verbal, I'm looking at you.

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Well, only if it comes with a glass of Moscato!

If it gets that bad, the glass is yours. I'll already have drunk the rest of the bottle.

Sounds like I might need to bring my own bottle and share with you! Lol!

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My vestigial tail is wagging: there must be coffee close by! A cuppa, please. I have video therapy in 25 minutes.

All vestigial tail pics and gifs were disturbing. This gif probably better represents your mood and expression.

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en re: Larry's CT scan report.

WAHOO!!! (please pardon those last to ungrammatical exclaimation points -- I just couldn't resit, honest.;)

Yesterday was the birthday of Carl/Fuzzy) while Larry/Survivor got that great CT report. To celebrate both events, here's a little sports news from their neck of the woods.

Sports tidbit: Two high school baseball players from the stomping grounds of Larry, and Carl, who had been signed by my LSU Tigers, were drafted by their hometown team, the Kansas City Royals in the early rounds of the MLB draft. And while it is true that the school's cheerleaders are perky and and the Golden Girl dancers are most alluring money is money, especially when there's a gob of it available for going pro. Here's hoping they both make it to the majors and have great careers.

I was gonna brag on the slugger from Verbal's beloved Mets winning his second straight home run derby yesterday, but I forgot his name. (the hitter, not Verbal)

Thanks for the coffee, Larry. and big hugs for Sarah on account of her cookies. Think I'll take some of both and slip over to the corner table. And since I remembered to bring my rain hat, I'll sit under the leaky window A/c and ponder the imponderable, or at least the implausable.

Later, Inspirators.

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So today I begin to write a horror fairytale, which I don't think is even a genre.

Some of Tanith Lee's stuff kind of went there. And Gaiman at times. Charles de Lint got pretty dark at times. And a few others. I'm not sure it has ever been named as a genre, but it certainly exists though a lot of it tends to get tagged as "urban fantasy" rather than "horror".

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Well, got my wish. Awesome drama at Euro. Poor England. I thought they showed magnificent ball control (Verbie The Love Bug is tittering), but alas, they lost 3-2 in penalties. So much pressure. So much history. Love it.

Speaking of history, now there are three active tennis greats with 20 major championship victories. Unbelievable. US Open will possibly break the tie.

Next Up: The Open Championship. The pandemic cancelled last year’s event. This one will be emotional. Great tournament, as always. And then, I think I’m done with sports for a while. The Olympics, unless something absolutely astounding happens, will be a lessor event. The Olympics is about bringing people from around the world together to celebrate athletic achievements. It should have been postponed one more year. But that’s the old sports and recreation administrator in me talking. The other voices in my head have no opinion on the matter. One says get some limoncello. A couple say cold brew coffee. And yet another says get the chainsaw and hockey mask and scare the neighbours later this evening.

All three sound pretty good.

McLarry of the family Green, my daughter starts her acting/dancing/singing camp tomorrow. Ballet is done for the year. Decided none over the summer. So, her musical camp will be her sole focus. I know you appreciate those that participate in the performance arts. She’s also a little sketchy, and by sketchy, I mean artist.

Last night, the neighbours had a party and kept us up to around two. Long story. I’m still pissed. Even after I yelled at them at the top of my lungs to shut the f’n music off. They tried to apologize this morning. I said I can’t hear you.

Anyway, while being kept awake, my daughter drew this amazing scene with multiple winged demons descending upon their home. I wish I could post it to show you, but she reminded me that that would be a copyright infringement.

Sheesh. Who’s raising this kid? 🤣🤣🤣

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Eleven, count'em, eleven days left to get your story in. Mine is just about there. Just trying to stick the landing. Who else is going to join our wonderful trio of Verity, Survivor, and AnnaMayZing?

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THE COOKIE BANDIT IS RIGHT HERE!!!

Finished writer's critique group today, and for once I did NOT feel like an imposter! So that's an excellent way to start the day.

20 days to get a comp entry in, right? Sigh. I promise to read all of them, but not before I get an idea - I almost slole Larry's by accident!

The rest of today: edit the geese story. Grill. Watch the Mets double header (playing the hapless Pirates). Roland, sorry about your Cubbies. They lost 11 in a row and look to be on the cusp of a fire sale. I'm guessing we'll end up with Bryant. And his contract.

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Coffee please. And ALL THE COOKIES! HAHAHAHAHHA!!! (That was a maniacal laugh.)

I may be too late to help with the goose story, but found a couple:

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This one has robotic geese. Really.

How much worse than the real thing can they possibly be? (Unpatriotic Canadian aside: Canada Geese are the more horrible nuisance animals alive.)