Congratulations, New York Joe.

Thought revealing your identity was the kiss of death for this scenario. I was wrong 'bout that.

Once again, Congratulations.

Even a blind hog comes up with a 'tater ever oncet in a while!

Thanks,
NewYorkjoe

I don't think you'll be accused of playing favorites by choosing NYJoe; he's nobody's favorite.

Congratulations Joe for a truly prickly predicament.

I would expect a "left-handed compliment!" Still, I will value it!

'Sides, I was my momma's favorite (did I mention I was an only child?)


Thanks,
NewYorkjoe

That's a fun read - congratulations, Joe.

I'd love to read more when they're available!

-MarcC

But, unlike Earl Stanley Garner (and some others) he is really only one writer, not a boiler room filled with hack writers churning out quick-selling pulp.

It takes thousands of years to make a diamond, it takes FPW some time to create his literary gems!

NewYorkjoe

Hmm, well now we know what Wal-Mart security people are really thinking about all day! :eek:

Congrats, Joe!

Coming from a lady of discernment and distinction, it means even more!

NewYorkjoe

I would expect a "left-handed compliment!" Still, I will value it!

'Sides, I was my momma's favorite (did I mention I was an only child?)


Thanks,
NewYorkjoe

I thought I was being liberal in my praise.

I thought I was being liberal in my praise.

another famous New Yorker

. . . . a Communist, 'cause I'm left-handed!
that's the hand I use!
Well, never mind.

("A Simple Desultory Phillipic")

Thanks, Scott, I am undeservedly lucky!

Still, I 'd trade the prize to be a character in a Repairman Jack novel and die in an interesting (and gruesome) way! Now, THAT would be immortality!

NewYorkjoe

So Joe, without giving away the details, was there a way for Jack to get out of that "impossible" situation?

So Joe, without giving away the details, was there a way for Jack to get out of that "impossible" situation?

In the '30s,
one writer left his hero suspended by his heels over a tiger pit, the rope slowly fraying from the flame of a candle at the end of an installment of a serial novel. Seemingly, there was no way he could survive! His audience anticipated the next week's installment to see how he could possible escape. The next installment began . . . "Once out of the pit, . . ."

Yes, I believe there is a way, but it will take cunning, subterfuge, preparation, and help!

NewYorkjoe

Great Job Joe and Congrats! Put my vote in for the runners up (us being able to read them) as well!

Great Job Joe and Congrats! Put my vote in for the runners up (us being able to read them) as well!

Inspiration does not work to a schedule! I was lucky.

NewYorkJoe