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Fun times. I wonder what happened to those guys with the buckets. Maybe you need a follow up story

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Mar 3Liked by Robert Basler

Their guide, Mr. Peabody then helped them into his Time Machine. Upon landing they found themselves somewhat overdressed for the Roman Vomatorium. They quickly changed into togas and were told “You can leave your hat on.”

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Mar 3Liked by Robert Basler

“I assured him that wouldn’t be a problem.” Hahaha. As a follow up to this article, I am reminded of a book I read called SIBERIA. It was huge and long and while “fascinating” I have never had the urge to visit the area.

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Mar 3Liked by Robert Basler

I thought you were going somewhere good with this story?!?

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Mar 4Liked by Robert Basler

Does Michelin issue negative stars?

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Mar 4Liked by Robert Basler

Brilliant piece, but hope your nose has recovered.

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Mar 4Liked by Robert Basler

Wow, lots to process in this one. The photo of you and David hit me with inexplicable Fargo (the movie) vibes.

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Mar 3Liked by Robert Basler

Bob,

Your description of the alcoholism treatment center Has forced me to give up drinking and I don’t even drink. I think the hats are great, But then I have always loved red fox.

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Oh, if I were still teaching high school English, what a wonderful writing assignment your challenge would have made! And I could have burned the midnight oil red-penning something more interesting than what a hundred teens did on their stupid summer vacations.

I repeat, you've led a fascinating life, Mr. B.

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Mar 3Liked by Robert Basler

Well said! I wish I had seen that hat.

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Mar 3Liked by Robert Basler

Yuk. ps did you ever find your nose and fingers?

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Another amazing story, joining in the category of hard to believe but why would Bob lie about such things? Especially barf buckets? It does seem like a radical way to cure alcohol intolerance disorder (aka alcoholism) but if it works, well, ok then. I can imagine many different endings to the story, so I'll stop here and leave it to readers' imaginations.

Thanks Bob.

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