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To Be Fair…
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To Be Fair…

In part three of our four-part series, Erich gets eaten by a snake. Continue reading To Be Fair…

I Really Enjoy Smashing Pumpkins
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I Really Enjoy Smashing Pumpkins

Long ago a couple of would-be ne’er-do-wells attempted to take me down with a pumpkin. Here’s how it went. Continue reading I Really Enjoy Smashing Pumpkins

Drunk Bill. —Richard’s Recollection
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Drunk Bill. —Richard’s Recollection

The final retelling of the tale is here. In this version we get to read how Shadow viewed—and now, recollected—the events of that night so long ago. Continue reading Drunk Bill. —Richard’s Recollection

Drunk Bill. —Erich’s Experience
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Drunk Bill. —Erich’s Experience

Here, Eich tells how he recalls the events of that particular evening. It is interesting what he remembers differently than I do. Continue reading Drunk Bill. —Erich’s Experience

Drunk Bill. —My Memory
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Drunk Bill. —My Memory

A three part tale told from the memories of the individuals that star in this riveting adventure of heroes, villians, and discovery. Continue reading Drunk Bill. —My Memory

When is a Hole Not a Hole?—When it’s NOT a hole!
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When is a Hole Not a Hole?—When it’s NOT a hole!

The Cast: Erich (alter ego: Tiger), Myself (a.k.a. Casey Jones), Richard (nom de guerre: Shadow), with special guest appearance by … Continue reading When is a Hole Not a Hole?—When it’s NOT a hole!

P.A.W.s an’ Claws part 2
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P.A.W.s an’ Claws part 2

The Cast: Erich (the Beaker), Myself (the Bunsen). For those not familiar with Jim Henson or The Muppets, there are … Continue reading P.A.W.s an’ Claws part 2

P.A.W.s an’ Claws
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P.A.W.s an’ Claws

The Cast: Erich (the tester), Myself (the tinkerer). Last week I mentioned how gadgets for crime-fighting were in need. How … Continue reading P.A.W.s an’ Claws

Into The Sewer
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Into The Sewer

The Cast: Erich (Leonardo: he really, really loved a good sword, and still does), Myself (Raphel: more of the 80’s … Continue reading Into The Sewer

Fire in the Hole!
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Fire in the Hole!

The Cast: Erich (future firefighter), Myself (practicing pyrotechnician), Rick (a mountain of a man, with a heart to match, and … Continue reading Fire in the Hole!

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