Saturday, August 4, 2018
What a relief to be in my sanctuary. Sit down and relax relax with me.
Last time, I voiced my dislike of acronyms. It inspired our marvelous Story Reading Ape to be a bit of a prankster. He spontaneously created a slue of acronyms as he wrote a story (yes, he became the Story Telling Ape), which continued the adventures of Atonement, Tennessee’s otherworldly pigs.
Please welcome back, Artie the Genius Chimp and creation of the Story Reading Ape. I proudly present to you, an original story by Chris Graham.
You can read Deme, Honeybell, and the Batmobile here. Without further monkeying around, here’s another snort story.
Artie Meets the Glowing Pigs
Artie the inventor and TSA-RT (Time/Space/Alternative-Realities Traveller) Chimp was in a right fix…
LYEDS (Light Years, Eons and Dimensional Shifts) from home; the SbMCW (Smallest, but Most Crucial, Widget) in his MTSA-RTM (Mobile Time/Space/Alternative-Realities Travelling Machine), had broken, leaving him well and truly stranded in the back-end of NW2 (nowhere/no-when).
To make matters worse, he was so far out of the TSCL (Time Space Continuum Loop), there was no light in that part of the multiverse, apart from his machine’s main headlight, which couldn’t reach back into heart of the MTSA-RTM (see above) “engine.”
A thorough search of his EK (Emergency Kit) revealed the presence of an RW (Replacement Widget) and necessary tools, but the total lack of his H-T (Headband-Torch), probably “borrowed” by one of the other NGs (Naughty Chimps), so they could RTCiB (read their comics in bed), meant he couldn’t see to carry out the necessary repairs.
There was no other choice. Artie had to go into DPS (Deep Pondering State) in order to send out a TDS (Telepathic Distress Signal) and hope that an SSF (Someone/Something Friendly) would hear it and come to help.
Within nanoseconds, his DPS was interrupted by a loud PLOP (a short sharp noise) and two glowing piglets greeted him.
“Hello Artie, our names are Deme and Honeybell, we are your DRs (Designated Rescuers), how may we help?”
“Hello, Deme and Honeybell, so good of you to come so quickly.”
“If you could hover over this compartment and increase your GFs (Glow Factors) a bit more, I should be able to see well enough to fix my machine,” Artie suggested to the pigs.
In less time than it took to read this report, Artie removed and replaced the SbMCW (see above).
Being a well-mannered chimp, Artie gave Deme and Honeybell a lift back to their home, before returning to his.
The moral of the story?
Always check that everything is in your EK before leaving home.
Always practice your DPS, you never know when you might need to use it.
Always treat all creatures with respect, you never know when you might need their help.
TSRA
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The End.
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If you have any questions about the “Atonement-verse” feel free to leave them in a comment. I love to hear from you. Hugs and glows!
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Now, promoting my “partner in crime,” Chris Graham.
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Here’s the requisite shameless self-promotion of my own books…
Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I
The Three Things Serial Story: A Little 1920s Story Kindle
Original Artie Story Copyright © 2018 Christopher Graham
This is a work of fiction. Characters, names, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, locales, or events is entirely coincidental.
Copyright © 2018 by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
All rights reserved.
No part of this work may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights.
All images are either the property of the author or provided by free sources, unless stated otherwise.
Just working on catching up with you, and a few others, now. Hope the rest of summer has been good to you, Teagan. I love these autumn days now. The main heat has passed!
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It’s a delight to see you whenever you can manage, Lavinia. It’s finally cooler here too. If only we could send some of this rain out west. Hugs.
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Thanks for the COL (chuckles out loud), Chris and Teagan. Love the pics too! My head is still spinning from all the acronyms! Ha! Hugs to you both ❤️
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Hi Janice. Thanks for visiting. Chris will be happy you liked the story. Hugs!
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Hope your head stops spinning soon, Janice ❤️
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Reblogged this on Art by Rob Goldstein and commented:
The title alone is worth a reblog. Something whimsical from Teagan’s Books.
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Haha… Not a title you see every day, huh? Thanks again Rob.
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It’s a wonderful title.
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If you could see my smile it would say everything. 🙂
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It’s worth it all to see you smile, Rob. Hugs on the wing.
Oh! Thanks for reblogging too. I appreciate it. Hugs.
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🙂
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Teagan, all I can think about when I read your posts is my deep admiration for your imagination. I marvel at it. Best wishes.
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Thank you very kindly, David. You’ve made me smile. That’s why I enjoy writing “urban” fantasy. I can remove the limits of imagination and yet combine it with the day-to-day world. I appreciate you visiting. Have a thriving Thursday! Hugs
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😂😂😂 LOL! I am ROFL! 😉🤣 What a great story and I’m glad that everything worked out for Artie, Deme and Honeybell! ❤️
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😀 So glad you enjoyed it, Nicole. Chris will be delighted.
I was thoroughly drenched in alphabet soup! Hugs!
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Well, hopefully he didn’t break your brain after your tough weeks at work! 💖💖🍻
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Hilarious and so very cute. And thanks for the apes and pigs. Got my day back at work off to a flying pig start 😉
Huge hugs!
xxx
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Haha! I’m glad to lend a hand, Christoph. Thanks for taking a moment to visit. LOL, my Monday went with a THiaHB (to hell in a hand basket) even faster than usual and promises to keep going until it crashes through the gates, crosses the River Styx and starts making it’s way down Dante’s circles. Hugs on the (pigs) wing!
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Hi Teagan and Chris! What a lovely sanctuary! I would never leave! I enjoyed the story very much––cute! 😀 xx
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🙂 I’d sure like to have one like it, Vashti. Then again, I’d settle for a lot less too. 😉
I’m glad you enjoyed Chris’s story. Thanks for visiting. Hugs!
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Glad you enjoyed the tale, Vashti 🤗
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What a beautiful sanctuary, Teagan. I’d be happy to join you there anytime. Chris made my head hurt with all the acronyms. 🙂 Well-done.
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Isn’t it though? You’d be welcome any time, Jan. Nice to pretend for a moment, since I don’t own anything. Sorry about the headache — I thought mine would come off my shoulders! LOL. Thanks so much for visiting. Hugs!
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Glad you HAL’d (had a laugh), Jan 😂
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Great way to start off my week! Enjoyed it:)
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Thanks, DL. Always glad to give a giggle! Chris will be happy you enjoyed it. Hugs.
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This is so fun, creative, great combination between each line and story you added…Bravo!!
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Thanks so much, Mihran. Chris will be happy too. Hugs.
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Glad you enjoyed the tale, Mihran 🤗
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I am with you on the acronyms front Teagan most of which I just don’t get and it winds up bigtime…A brilliant story though from Chris and for once I can forgive all the acronyms 🙂 Loved it!
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Haha! So true, Carol. And the ones I drown in are never defined. At least Chris let us know what he was talking about. I’m happy you had a good time here. Chris will be too. Happy new week hugs!
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Just as well or I for one would not have had a clue, Hugs 🙂 xxx
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Glad you ETT’d (enjoyed the tale), Carol 😂
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Haha 😂
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No monkeying around, this made my morning!!! 🐵
Looking around, I think I can’t wait until we’re a Planet of Apes lol 🙈 🙉 🙊
Hope everyone is having a wonder-filled week so far!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Mega going bananas for this story!!! hugs xoxoxo 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
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Hi Donna, it’s great to see you! Ha! Ya know… And I’m definitely having a Monday of a Monday… But seeing you brightens the sky even in Mordor. Thanks for visiting. I’m so happy you enjoyed this story from Chris. Mega hugs right back — Monday Monday and every other day.
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Hi Donna, Did you know that, technically, Earth is already a Planet of the Apes? Humans are just NAWA (naked apes with attitude) 😂
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Wouldn’t it be great to have a writing sanctuary like that! It’s good to know that the mischievous pigs were able to help out the mischievous apes!
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Oh yes indeed, it would, Andrea. Actually, I’d be happy to own any place I could call my sanctuary. I’m happy you enjoyed this visit. Chris will be delighted you liked his story. Hugs on the wing!
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Glad you enjoyed the tale, Andrea and I agree about that sanctuary 😍
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This was so much fun, Teagan. And if you’d had a room like that picture, I was totally coming over for the weekend.
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Haha! You’d be most welcome, Teri. Chris will be happy you enjoyed his story. I couldn’t resist sharing it. Hugs!
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You’d definitely find a large furry ape on that settee, Teri 🦍👍🤗
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Haha. I’d make sure there was a suitable settee, dear Ape. And I’d make an outdoor playground for the Four Naughty Chimps. 😉
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Ah – there are only four who dance, but there are LOTS more in the troop, Teagan 🦍🤗❤️❤️🤗🦍
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Oh dear…. I’ll have to imagine a property with a park-like vast outdoor-space… That can be made into a Renaissance Faire where all the chimps can take parts. Might as well put them to work, right? 😉
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I’ve been trying for years to get them to work, Teagan – Artie is the only one who actually does anything – but only what he WANTS to do – sigh 🦍🤗❤️🤗🦍
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Reblogged this on ravenhawks' magazine and commented:
Great story Chris and Teagan! So cute I have to share!
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Hi Dyanna. Thanks so much for reblogging. Happy new week hugs!
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Many thanks for sharing, Dyanna 👍🤗
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I think to understand the DPS of glowing piglets requires a certain amount of LSD!
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Ha! Thanks for visiting, Jan. Have a great new week.
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😱Shhh – the other NCs (Naughty Chimps) will wreck Artie’s workshop looking for his stash, Jan 😂
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Love the MOtS (moral of the story), Chris! That’s a cool cover on your mom’s book. Waving to Teagan, too. Enjoy what’s left of the weekend.
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Thanks for visiting, Mary. I haven’t seen the news this weekend, but I hope all is well in your world. Hugs! ❤
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My pleasure, Teagan. Updated news shows the fire growing but so is containment. They’ve had quite a battle the past few days weekend with wind and heat. My son is still safe but many are in harms way. Thank you.
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Thanks for this Mary. I’m glad to know he’s safe. I don’t know how you’ve held up — I know it’s difficult. I would have been an utter wreck. Huge hugs.
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I’ve had my moments, Teagan. Hugs.
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Thanks, Mary – I hope those fires get put out soon 🤗
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So do I. Thanks, Chris.
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Fatastic, wonderful, amazing … i dont know more words. 🙂 Thank you, Teagan and Chris. Have a good week ahead. Michael
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You are so kind, Michael. Thank you. Chris will appreciate your comment too. A wonderful week to you as well. Hugs!
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Thank you Teagan, also for another wonderful read. Michael 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed the tale, Michael 👍😃
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Love it, Chris! Thank you for posting! Michael
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Usually over the weekend I will pop over to Teagan Geneviene to find out what flapper era gem she might have treated us to. This week TSRA (The Story Reading Ape) has broken out of his VIPE (Very Important Person’s Enclosure) and has taken over Teagan’s blog to write a short story…Artie Meets the Glowing Pigs is JPWA (jam packed with acronyms) apparently a pet hate of Teagan Geneviene.. oops….#recommended
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I couldn’t resist a bit of TTT (Teasing Teagan Time), Sally – thanks for sharing 🤗❤️🤗
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I am sure it made her week Chris.. very amusing..TTFN ♥
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Indeed it did make my week, Sally. Thanks for sharing from the Smorgasbord. Hugs.
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My pleasure Teagan..hugsx
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.
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Thanks for sharing from you place, Traci. Have a great new week. Hugs!
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Thanks for sharing, Traci 🤗🤗🤗
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What a cute story, Chris! I love all the anacronyms – and the ones that weren’t too. And yes, be kind to animals because you never know…. 🙂 Thanks for bringing another smile to my day, Teagan. ❤
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Thank you for visiting, Diana. It’s my honor to host Chris. Happy weekend hugs!
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Glad you enjoyed it, Diana 🤗🤗🤗
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Super fun, Teagan. LOL (the only one I can come up with right now.)
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LOL re the LOL! I’m no better at coming up with them than I am at remembering them. Thanks for visiting. Chris will be happy too. Hugs!
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It’s always great to have flying pigs at your disposal 🙂
Love your sanctuary, Teagan, it’s lovely!
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Thanks Jacquie. I’m glad you enjoyed the visit. Chris will be happy too. Hugs!
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Oh my word, Teagan, I am so bad with acronyms. This was an interesting exercise for me trying to remember them all.
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Ha! You’re much better than me, Robbie. I think my head would have exploded if I’d tried. Chris amazed me coming up with all of them. Happy weekend hugs!
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GYET (Glad you enjoyed them), Robbie 🤗
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I’m going to leave the acronym creation to MCA (more clever apes.) 🙂 Thanks for the fun attitude adjustment Chris and Teagan. Can you beam me over to that cute room in the photo? It looks like a perfect place to write, rest, and ponder life!
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Hi Brad. Isn’t that a lovely room! LOL, I rather like your acronym.
I’m happy you enjoyed this post. Thanks for visiting. Happy weekend hugs.
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Thanks Teagan. Daily hugs, writing, and play sounds like a great Rx! 🙂
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I like that FAA (Fun Attitude Adjustment), Brad 👍😃
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Thanks Chris. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Today, You Will Write and commented:
What’s Saturday without a little bit of Teagan and a little bit of Chris? Congrats on the 500 post! And without further ado enjoy this piece: Artie Meets the Glowing Pigs.
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Thanks so much Melissa, on the 500th post. You’re so kind to share this from your place. Happy weekend hugs!
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Thanks for sharing, Melissa 🤗🤗🤗
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Gosh, what fun. and I have learned my lesson… cleaning up my act, ASAP!
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Haha! That’s the acronym that is most frequently sent to me at work, Annette.
Thanks for visiting. Hugs on the wing!
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I deal with so many acronyms that I have grown to shake my head – thanks for applying the appropriate AAAF (Acronym Attitude Adjustment Factor). This was just what I needed to put a rainy Saturday on the right path.
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Hi Dan. At work they don’t even know what half the acronyms they use mean. Then I’m left trying to explain them to some new executive. Yes, a lot of head-shaking from me too. I’m glad Chris and I could bring a little sunshine to your Saturday. Maybe you’ll give yourself a break from all those projects. You’ve been working really hard. Happy weekend hugs!
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Wow! MMBWSMA (My mind boggles with so many acronyms)! Great to hear from Artie and Deme and Honeybell again. Thanks, Chris and Teagan!
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Ha! MMBWSMA too, Olga! At work I’m always drowning in alphabet soup. 🙂
Thanks for taking time to visit. Hugs to your mom — I hope she’s feeling better. And a great big hug to you too.
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Glad you enjoyed the tale, Olga 🤗🤗🤗
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
😱 WAAA (Wild Acronyms Ahead Alert)… 😱
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Haha! I just imagined my phone buzzing with that alert, Chris! The other day I had a weather alert for “Falling Trees.” (Due to the ground being to saturated to support many of the huge old trees.) That felt strange. So I wouldn’t be surprised by whatever kind of alert came next. 😉
Thanks for sharing from the tree-house. Mega hugs.
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WOW – You had RAIN, Teagan? 🦍🤗❤️❤️🤗🦍
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Yes, dear Ape… Rotten Atmospheric Irksome Necessity (RAIN). Sorry… that’s the best I can do. My brain is not acronym-friendly. 😉
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It’s the weekend, Teagan – ADS (Acronym Deficiency Syndrome) will automatically kick in 🤗❤️❤️🤗🦍
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More WOTA from the chimp… oh, that’s Wisdom Of The Ages..
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LOL. Yes, Artie is indeed a wise chimp. Thanks for visiting, Geoff. Happy weekend hugs!
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Wisdom of the Apes surely, Geoff 🦍😃
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