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By: Where the Walls are Soft… » Blog Archive » So, Ruby’s Mom Had. No. Forearms.

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:50:27 +0000

[...] had to post the groovy-cool gizmo link… I’ve been harangued about this subject since I first brought it up, by all the Ruby fans (okay, mostly by Cardiogirl), and I can’t go another day with all the [...]

By: Dale

Dale — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:34:17 +0000

She could have just made the kittens wear the red shoes and they would have died all on their own of embarrassment, same for the frogs.

Les Says: Ooh! Now, there’s a story!

By: OldGuy

OldGuy — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:41:01 +0000

Me again

I started writing the story about the little red shoes today. I hope to have it done by tomorrow night (if not, then Monday evening for sure). I’m really stoked about it.

Les Says: I am, too! I can’t wait to read it. My mom is going to be so impressed to think they were such an inspiration! Thanks, OldGuy!

By: OldGuy

OldGuy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:10:16 +0000

Hey Les

I got an idea for the story. It’ll be a couple of days, early next week at the latest, but I’m working on it. Got another idea at the moment too, see my blog for details.

Les Says: Right away, Sir. I’m on lunch right now, so I’ll meet you over there. Grab me a Tim’s on your way, will you?

By: OldGuy

OldGuy — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:50:10 +0000

I love the frog story Les. I can just imagine two very determined girls trying to cut the legs off frogs with a butter knife. It must have been one heck of a scene. And yes, you should definitely write something about the lady with no forearms.

As to the little red shoes, sounds like an interesting story idea as well. Mind if I take a crack at it ?

Les Says: The frogs vs butter knife sure does bring some hilarious visions to mind, doesn’t it? And yes, the story of Ruby’s mom will be coming up soon.

As far as The Little Red Shoes go - I would be very pleased if you would write a story about them; you can even take the pic to illustrate, if you want it. My mom would almost certainly be interested in reading a story that these heirloom treasures might spark. They came from England on a ship with my great, great grandmother, but beyond that, we don’t know much about them.

By: cardiogirl

cardiogirl — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:42:04 +0000

(mouth gaping wide open) (hand then slaps over the hole the gaping mouth has created as she reads the last two sentences.)

Um.

I don’t know quite what to say.

And you *know* you have intrigued me beyond belief to imagine this woman, ever so gently, takin’ care of business. Minus. Forearms.

You should milk that for the next three months, Les. Readership will go through the roof in anticipation.

Les Says: Picture the slack-jawed expression on MY face upon realizing the sheer volume of heavy, heavy manual labour that woman had to accomplish in one day between raising kids, stoking woodstoves, washing laundry, making meals (and her own bread), gardening, feeding livestock, etc.

And etc.

And etc.

Minus. Forearms.

It will be a good story, won’t it?

By: Elle

Elle — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:22:41 +0000

No ‘i’ in etagere — from dictionary.com:

é·ta·gère
–noun, plural -gères
a stand with a series of open shelves for small objects, bric-a-brac, etc.

Well, you asked. Now, can I get back to reading about Ruby’s mom? Thank you.

Les Says: Thank you, Spelling Elle-Bee, er… Spell Elling-Bee. I’ll have to come up with something. Anyway, I’ll get that 20 bucks to you, ASAP.

By: Mushy

Mushy — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:40:45 +0000

Ah, finally a good cat story on the Internet. Although, I still think a .22 to the head is more humane (see The Silverbacks for more detail)!

Les Says: Yes, I remember THAT post, Mushy… MEAN! You’re MEAN!
(For the record, I will NOT eat BBQ Cat, when I visit you.)