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“What are you doing over there, Little One?”
“Looking for Friday.”
“You are going to have a long look. It’s just Wednesday.”
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week our heroes were heading out of town only to miss the cut off to the backroads toward the airport. While staying on the freeway, there was some kind of police action up ahead. Larry decided to do a U-turn on the median and head back to the cut-off road. All was well until the sight of flashing red and blue lights appeared in the rear. Let’s get back and see what happens next. We’ve had a week to wonder what this is all about, and now it is the moment of truth.
“You think you can outrun them?”
“Well, you know how it works just as well as I do. We try to outrun, and they call for help, and eventually, we are running over a strip of nails and then possibly overturn or hit a lamp post.”
“How many movies have you seen, Larry?”
“Okay, I think we ought to just pull over.”
“You’re driving. I just hope we won’t regret it.”
“Look, the cut-off road is just ahead.”
“You can pull over by the exit.”
“I’m worried there is no one around.”
“What do you mean?”
“Witnesses. Andrew. Witnesses.”
“Cheeze another thing to worry about. That cop is getting closer.”
“How do we know he is after us?”
“Hahaha. Oh, I don’t know how we know. This whole trip has been a series of surprises. My money is on him wanting us to stop.”
“Okay, we’ll do it. I’ll even use my turn signal.”
“Ah, the paragon of law-abiding.”
“Yeah, okay, we are stopped. What’s he doing?”
“That’s strange.”
“What’s strange?”
“He went by.”
“You’re kidding, right?”
“Now he’s gone. Our judgment is only exceeded in quality by our paranoia.”
“Man. Do you believe this is the first time anything has gone our way? Here we are by the cut-off road and are now free to proceed to the airport. Get your phone to reroute us.”
“Already has. Go down the ramp and take a right.”
My money says they get lost on that cut-off road. These two…geesh! Happy Wednesday, John!
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Thank you, Jill. Andrew’s phone will try to help keep them on track. Happy Wednesday as well. 😁
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I bet his battery dies! 🙂
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Hahahahaha. 😂
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I woke up this morning thinking, Oh, it’s hump day. I wonder what we’ll get from John. For real!
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Aw. Thanks, Liz. You made my day for real. 😁
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You’re welcome, John!
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John,!!! My blood pressure, you’re supposed to be thinking about my blood pressure. Phew. The cop went by, 165/93
Great episode! I’m glad to see luck change for these two. Now, get to airport and get the heck out of Dodge.
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Thanks, Dan. Yes, we need to get outta this place if it’s the last thing we ever do🎶
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Haha – and now that song is stuck 🙂
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Yes I had hoped it would.
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Guess they needed a lucky break at some point.
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You would think. Thanks, Charles.
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Don’t stymie Hymie! 🙂
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Hahaha. Thanks, Billy Ray
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I’m always here for the Wednesday episodes!! Thanks, John!
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Thank you, GP.
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With the luck these guys have, I sure didn’t expect that, lol.
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I know right? Well they are not at the airport yet so we will see.
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I’m as surprised as they are! 🙂 I needed a breather, seems like all the news is dark and threatening. Yeah for the characters!
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Hahahaha. I sensed relief needed. Thanks, Gwen.
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Love this- “Our judgment is only exceeded in quality by our paranoia.” LOL!
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Thank you, Susie.
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Nice and…uh…familiar. I’ve been in that situation (though I never considered fleeing). 🙂
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I like the term” fleeing.” It has a panic undertone.
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You mean these guys are finally getting a break?? Nah, I’m not buying it! Something is gonna go wrong — I just feel it. Of course, I’ll hang on to see whether I’m right, too.
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There you go. Stay tuned.
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I’m not going to sit back and relax at all. Don’t trust that all will be smooth sailing for one second.
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This could be an April fool’s joke you know.
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It could, at that.
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It’s not. 😁
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There are two choices – keep your wits about you or keep you twits about you. Oh the fun we will have.
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I take the twits for a thousand, Alex.
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Wheew! I was worried about that one. I get 3/4ths to a panic just from a cop being behind me — even without the lights. Innate distrust of authority. Can’t help it.
Looking forward to the next episode, John. Hugs on the wing!
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Yeah, I think we all get that feeling as well. Thanks, Teagan.
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Okay, they didn’t get pulled over. But will they make it to the airport on time? Tune in next week… : )
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Yes you need to come back for answers, Cathleen. Thanks. 😁
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Just wanted you to know I came back to read your answer. For some reason, WordPress won’t let me like your response. *insert shrug here* : )
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Reboot your browser. If you have Safari sometimes it goes wacky.
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Whew! That was a close call! Maybe now they can get out without any more issues! Thanks, John!
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Maybe. Thanks, Jan
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Whew! Although I doubt it will be that easy for them.
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Maybe not. 😁
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Lol
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😁
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Well now that certainly isn’t what I expected! Whew, I’m relieved … well, kind of … who knows what awaits on the small backroad? Guess I’ll find out next week …
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So true, Jill. Who knows?
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I don’t trust that phone at all. It’s looking at me kind of funny.
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It is trying to figure out what it is seeing.
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Ha!
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That was easy.
Too easy . . . .
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Big whew!
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Yup. Long way to the airport though. 🙄
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Might be a good choice.
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