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The Tale of The Turtle Tower.
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The Tale of The Turtle Tower.

The Cast: Erich (a giant dust bunny), Myself (finder of lost treasure, proprietor), Randon (the temp). Back in the 90’s … Continue reading The Tale of The Turtle Tower.

Erich Throws Me Through a Window.
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Erich Throws Me Through a Window.

The Cast: Erich (destroyer of glass window panes), My dad (cool as a cucumber), Myself (desperate to not be skewered). … Continue reading Erich Throws Me Through a Window.

Here There Are Monsters!
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Here There Are Monsters!

The Cast: Erich (helper extraordinaire), Monsters (they are real), Myself (quick on my feet, but not in my head). When … Continue reading Here There Are Monsters!

I Saw The Sign—And Then Stole It.
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I Saw The Sign—And Then Stole It.

The Cast: Erich (Mr. Stickyfingers), Myself (the one with the tools and a five-finger discount). I don’t know if it’s … Continue reading I Saw The Sign—And Then Stole It.

Almost There
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Almost There

The Cast: Erich (the weather watcher), Myself (the guy with the spare boots). Ideal hiking weather is different for everyone. … Continue reading Almost There

Where There’s a Whip, There’s a Way.
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Where There’s a Whip, There’s a Way.

Before this tale begins, a few things need to be made known. First: Indiana Jones is awesome! Always has been, … Continue reading Where There’s a Whip, There’s a Way.

If a Tree Fell in the Woods…
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If a Tree Fell in the Woods…

At 16 Erich was always fun. Eager to do anything. Eat it, lick it, climb it, kiss her… Well you … Continue reading If a Tree Fell in the Woods…

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The First Time I Broke Into a Bank

Along Main Street, there were several sections of older buildings. Many of which were connected by a shared wall. There … Continue reading The First Time I Broke Into a Bank

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