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Thursday, 2 May 2013

Normal, Well Almost Normal Service Has Resumed.......

Gosh n'stuff, wasn't that um fun in April.  So many folks bringing further awareness of the alphabet.  "A is for Arghhh!"   "B" is for Belch!"  Ah yes and the letter "M", my alternative anarchic alphabet challenge, the "Z to A", met the "A to Z", at that point.  Just like two very different alphabet ships passing in the night.  "M is for Metrosexual."   "Z is for Ziggy played guitar...."

Maybe I might do a reflections post.  Yep, just take a photo of my mirror.
No, the above photo is not my mirror!  Suddenly, my blog roll has this popping up.  No more of that "A is for Apple." or "Z is for Zap My Zipper!".  If you don't know about the group mentioned in the photo, the following information can further clue you in >>>> Alex J. Cavanaugh: The Insecure Writer's Support Group   This group is often referred to as the "IWSG."  This got my delusional mind all excited.  I thought "IWSG" meant, "I Was Seeking Gary."  I'm devastated to find out different.  

So now we are in May.  As in the month of May.  Before you ask....And now for something completely important.
Do you think the above photo is self-explanatory?  Of course. "I just want to go home and draw bunnies..."  Much to my surprise, the lovable, shy and oh so unassuming Tammy Theriault, begged me, sorry, asked me, ordered me, to be interviewed.  

After several back and forth responses.  Replies to replies to replies and recaps to recaps to recaps, the interview, thankfully ended.  Yes, I survived.  However, I've got this urge to hang out with my friend, "The Sasquatch."  

If you haven't yet dropped by and read this must-read interview on Tammy's fantastically awesome n' stuff site, you will discover this life-changing event, over here, yes over here>>>>>;MY LIVE, not so really but kinda, CHAT WITH GARY PENNICK!!

Normal, well almost normal service has resumed........
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93 comments:

  1. Tammy Theriault2 May 2013 at 00:42

    OH MY GOSH! I MUST CHECK IT OUT!!! :D

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 00:46

      YAY, IT'S TAMMY!!

      I SHALL GO AND CHECK IT OUT. I BET IT'S AWESOME N'STUFF!

      Gary :)

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  2. Anonymous2 May 2013 at 00:45

    Checked out the interview. It was exactly what I expected lol. Great job on confusing the interviewer. I think even Oprah and Barbara Walters would have had their hands full with you.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 00:58

      Hey Delores,

      I'm getting interviewed by Jerry Springer to the chant of "Gary! Gary! Gary!..."

      Gary :)

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  3. Tammy Theriault2 May 2013 at 00:46

    OH MY GOSH! I MUST CHECK IT OUT!!! :D

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 00:58

      YAY, IT'S TAMMY!!

      I SHALL GO AND CHECK IT OUT. I BET IT'S AWESOME N'STUFF!

      Gary :)

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  4. Angela Brown2 May 2013 at 00:56

    That is too cute. I'm not sure I've gotten a full grasp of what normal is anymore lol!

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 01:04

      Hey Angela,

      Unnormal, is that word? Anyhow, to heck with my spell check! Unnormal is the new normal! LOL

      Gary :)

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    2. Ida Thought2 May 2013 at 06:20

      You are tapping into your Danish spirits here Gary... to make a word an opposite they just add an U to the beginning - I pronounced it oonormal like they would, makes perfect sense to me :)

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    3. klahanie4 May 2013 at 16:15

      Hey Ida,

      Always fun tapping into my Danish spirits. We had fun as opposed to unfun ..oofun....:)

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  5. Al Diaz2 May 2013 at 00:56

    Hahaha, "I was seeking Gary" hahaha. If that were the title, I wouldn't have so much trouble each time I write the acronym alone. I think I'll remember it now.
    That interview with Tammy rocked! It was so funny. And you are privileged with some special friends too.

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  6. klahanie2 May 2013 at 01:11

    Hi Al,

    If that helps you remember "IWSG", than that's a good thing.

    Thanks for thinking the interview with what's her name, oh yeah, Tammy, rocked! Seriously, my good friend, it's a great privilege to know decent people like your good self and some other special friends and what's her name, oh year, Tammy! :)

    Gary :)

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  7. Alex J. Cavanaugh2 May 2013 at 02:16

    Tammy does rocking interviews!
    Thank you for highlighting the IWSG. No, we are not seeking Gary, because we have already found him!

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 02:25

      Hi Alex,

      Yes she does! I seem to be none the worse for wear.

      No problem highlighting the "IWSG". I know it means a lot to those involved and I hope it brings more to join in. Ah yes, you found me. Thanks :)

      Gary :)

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  8. Jeff Hargett2 May 2013 at 02:46

    Mom! Sasquatch keeps staring at me! He's giving me the creeps! (Where did you find that thing, Gary?)

    Wonderful interview. It's always good to see the Penny-inspired human at his best. I guess the Jack Russell drank all the Jack-Daniels leaving you with the drink-by-numbers leftovers.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 22:20

      Hi Jeff,

      What thing? Oh that magnificent creature, the Sasquatch. You don't find the Sasquatch, the Sasquatch finds you! It has a parking space and a bench outside a gift shop in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.

      Of course it was a wonderful interview. Bet you could tell how starstruck Tammy was. Jack Russell was drinking 'Kickapoop' Joy Juice' :)

      Thank you, Jeff.

      Gary :)

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  9. Anonymous2 May 2013 at 03:35

    'I thought "IWSG" meant, "I Was Seeking Gary." I'm devastated to find out different.

    Very VERY funny!!

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 22:23

      Hi Wendy,

      Aha, I'm sobbing uncontrollably that "IWSG" meant something else. How could they!

      Thank you, Wendy.

      Gary :)

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  10. Anonymous2 May 2013 at 04:18

    Great post Gary,......whatever is normal??????


    Yvonne.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 22:25

      Hi Yvonne,

      Thanks for that. Normal for me, is back to being 'unnormal' :) Whatever that is.

      Thank you, Yvonne.

      Gary :)

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  11. Ida Thought2 May 2013 at 06:17

    I comeda hea becausa I wasa seekinga Garya...it's an old italian man spirit taking over my voice again... Ok Doll, I mean Sasquatch lover, you get a mention in my last two posts, but the one in my Reflections A to Z Challenge 2013 isn't very sweet. I am heading over to read the interview now.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 22:41

      Hi Ida,

      Good grief, an Italian man's spirit with kinda a 'New Yawk' Italian accent. Yes, okay, I admit it. I love the Sasquatch. Brings back my hippy days!

      Thank you, Ida.

      Gary :)

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  12. Suzanne Furness2 May 2013 at 06:43

    I was seeking Gary - going to remember that now every time it comes around! Checked out the interview, seems like you had a blast. Don't think I've been 'normal' in years!

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:11

      Hi Suzanne,

      That's fantastic. An easy way to remember what "IWSG" should really me :) The Sasquatch had an even bigger blast. Being surreal is my 'normal'. Nearly back to um normal.

      Thank you, Suzanne.

      Gary :)

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  13. Old Kitty2 May 2013 at 09:20

    Whoa!! I think I need more coffee and re-read this very surreal interview! LOL!!!!

    OH Gary!!! Kardasians (sp) vs Joan Rivers!!??! LOL!!

    Take care
    x

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:15

      Hi Old Kitty,

      Y'all have some more coffee. You hear? That's more like um 'normal' for me in that interview :)

      Joan Rivers is going clubbing with me. Just have to find our 'clubs'. The "Kardashians", an evil alien lifeform threatening the Star Ship Enterprise!

      Be well,

      Gary
      x

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  14. Teresa Ashby2 May 2013 at 09:25

    I'm afraid I hid from the A to Z! Glad normality has returned and now off to check out Tammy's blog :-) x

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:16

      Hi Teresa,

      I hid from that ridiculous A to Z, also. Have fun at Tammy's :)

      Gary :) x

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  15. Eat To Live2 May 2013 at 11:33

    What a GREAT Sasquath that is Gary.... and I am headed over right now to read the interview.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:19

      Hi Terry,

      The Sasquatch thanks you :) If you see Tammy, would you say hi for me. Thank you, Terry.

      Gary :)

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  16. River2 May 2013 at 11:44

    So that's the Sasquatch. He's shinier than I thought he would be.
    Shorter too.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:21

      Hi River,

      Yes indeed, that is the legendary Sasquatch. The Sasquatch likes to bathe in cooking oil. Yes, quite short for a Sasquatch. Only eight feet tall :)

      Thank you, River.

      Gary :)

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  17. Manzanita2 May 2013 at 11:54

    Like the song says, You did it your way. Fun "after the party" things to recap. Ah shucks, I think they were seeking Gary.
    I'm going to buzz right over and read your interview. I'm ready.....

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:24

      Hi Manzanita,

      Ah yes and I left my heart in San Francisco, my hair in Halifax.

      Did you mention fun after the party? Did you have balloons and really neat cakes n' stuff? :)

      Happy buzzing, dear friend.

      Gary :)

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  18. Pat Hatt2 May 2013 at 12:45

    LOL making IWSG all about you, way to go! And let the mirror show, read the interview too over at the other zoo, and fun sure came due.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:28

      Aha Pat Hatt,

      I Was Seeking Gary
      Evidently, quite contrary
      The mirror shall reveal
      An interview surreal

      Gary :)

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  19. Susan Flett Swiderski2 May 2013 at 13:10

    Thanks for making it all the way from A to Z... er, from Z to A... welcome to May! You mean the IWSG ISN'T all about you? Darn. What a disappointment.

    Okay, off I go to check out that interview. (This is gonna be gooooood!)

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:34

      Hi Susan,

      Z to A, all the way :) Yes, thank goodness it's May. Hi May, how are you? IWSG should be all about me, yes ME! Darn it! The nerve of them!

      Happy checking, Susan.

      Gary :)

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  20. Unknown2 May 2013 at 14:16

    I loved the interview! Yay for sasquatch space, and so sorry the IWSG isn't "I Was Seeking Gary." But you can be the honorary blog-hop mascot, right? :-)

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:37

      Hi Lexa,

      Thank you. The Sasquatch can have any space it wants :) Yes, my devastation is complete. I'm evidently the unofficial anti A to Z mascot! Yay :)

      Thank you, Lexa.

      Gary :)

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  21. Elizabeth Seckman2 May 2013 at 15:55

    Hilarious interview. You guys crack me up!

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:39

      Hi Elizabeth,

      Thank you and you also survived the interview :)

      Gary :)

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  22. Yolanda Renée2 May 2013 at 17:05

    So funny, great afternoon read, made me smile and laugh aloud!

    Keep up the good work, both of you!

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:40

      Hi Yolanda,

      I appreciate that and positive result knowing it made you smile and laugh :)

      Your kind words are appreciated.

      Gary :)

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  23. Anonymous2 May 2013 at 17:17

    Normal is relative, Gary. It's all a matter of perspective, my friend.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:45

      Hi M. J. Joachim,

      You do understand that this was about 'normal' service as in getting back to more of what I usually like to do on my site? Now that the alphabet challenge is over, my normal service is getting back to its 'unnormal'.

      As someone who has posted various modules on perspective, I know all about such things. This was a good-natured fun post, my friend.

      Gary :)

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    2. Anonymous3 May 2013 at 02:14

      Yes, of course! I had a lot of fun with this post myself:) hahaha - backwards is as backwards does....Have a great evening, my friend:)

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    3. klahanie3 May 2013 at 15:30

      Hey M.J.,

      Thank you, dear lady. Wishing you a peaceful, positive weekend.

      Gary :)

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  24. Joylene Nowell Butler2 May 2013 at 17:42

    Gary! I love what you've done with your hair! Very Penny-like!

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:47

      Hi Joylene,

      Thanks. It's just the way I looked when I went to a Jethro Tull concert. Penny and I could pass for twins.

      Gary :)

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  25. L. Diane Wolfe2 May 2013 at 18:09

    I saw your interview the other day, Gary. I still want to meet Sasquatch.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:48

      Hi Diane,

      Oh yes, must head over to the interview. I shall make arrangements for you to meet the Sasquatch.

      Thank you, Diane.

      Gary :)

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  26. MunirGhiasuddin2 May 2013 at 18:51

    The interview was quite interesting. We got to know a little bit more about you for example you are not from Maine.
    I would never think that the IWSG would be your reflection. LOL

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:51

      Hi Munir,

      Quite interesting is good. No, not from Maine or any east coast State. A state of confusion, more like :)

      No, the IWSG photo doesn't look anything like me. The very bottom photo would be closer.

      Thank you, Munir.

      Gary :)

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  27. Sherry Ellis2 May 2013 at 20:48

    What a cute sasquatch. I want one!

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:52

      Hi Sherry,

      Your very own Sasquatch should be at your place in the next few days. It's been flown via Blog Air.

      Thank you, Sherry.

      Gary :)

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  28. Rob Z Tobor2 May 2013 at 22:37

    Normal I am good at normal, and I too am blogging in normal mode again and will be for a long long time to come. Strange how we are all being normal in parallel universes, but I am assured that this is what normally happens. Well done good sir.

    Rob Z Tobor

    Not Norman L

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:55

      Hi Rob,

      Ah thank you, you got this posting! :) We both now get back to what we normally do, even if it's surreal in a not surreal, surreal sort of way. In the parallel universes, we both understand that each universe should be accepted as all different, all equal. Thank you, Rob. You're a good guy.

      Gary :)

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    2. Rob Z Tobor4 May 2013 at 21:37

      Mostly good . . . . . :)

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    3. klahanie4 May 2013 at 22:06

      Rob,

      Indeed! :)

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  29. Laura Eno2 May 2013 at 22:42

    I was seeking Gary...hey, that works! ;) It was a great interview and unnormal should definitely be a word.

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    1. klahanie2 May 2013 at 23:58

      Hi Laura,

      I shall suggest to the IWSG type folks to rethink what it means. I Was Seeking Gary has an awesome sound to it. Unnormal is my normal and I'm glad you liked the interview.

      Gary :)

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  30. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com2 May 2013 at 23:14

    Normal service has resumed? Drats. I don't want normal. IWSG! That is, I Was Seeking Gary when I clicked on your blog link.

    Now, I shall hop around to see some silly interviews.

    Cheers, Gary. Be well. Stay silly and unnormal. We love you that way.
    xoRobyn

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    1. klahanie3 May 2013 at 00:01

      Hi Robyn,

      Normal service as in normal for me which is unnormal or normal or I have no idea what I'm talking about :) During the month of April, I actually behaved myself!

      Hope you like the silly interview.

      Silly and unnormal, guaranteed. Be well, dear friend.

      Gary :) x

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  31. Dixie@dcrelief3 May 2013 at 01:25

    Hi Gary. I like being abnormally confused ... .. .... .... ... (leaving bread crumbs to find my way back from the interview... .. .
    ....) that was funny too. "IWSG" I was sooo Garified!

    Aw, reveal more oh mighty hairy Sassy friend! xx

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    1. klahanie3 May 2013 at 15:28

      Hi Dixie,

      Abnormally confused is the way forwards, or backwards, or I haven't got a clue what the heck I mean.

      Ah yes, the interview. Lucky Tammy! :) IWSG aka I Was So Gone.

      The Sasquatch is your friend. All will be revealed :)

      Once upon a time, Hansel and Gretel..xx :)

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  32. Blue Grumpster3 May 2013 at 07:29

    Really, I didn't know the alphabet was that long. Wherever I went... there it was again. And again. And again. I myself prefer numbers. Like One is for One-a-bees, Two is for Twosome. Well, the list is endless. Literally.

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    1. klahanie3 May 2013 at 15:23

      Hi The Blue Grumpster,

      Quite the buzz in your reply. Your numbers thought is thought provoking, bordering on profound. Three is for threesome and four is for foreskin....I'm quick at totalling up numbers...I hasten to add...

      Norman numbers :)

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    2. Blue Grumpster4 May 2013 at 21:19

      See, I knew I could count on you to dig my style.
      Didn't even take you a very long while.

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    3. klahanie4 May 2013 at 22:05

      Hey Blue Grumpster,

      Oh yes, I dig your style. You be the gardening Santa...hoe, hoe, hoe.

      Are you impressed with my ability to catch onto your style on your bestest blog, ever?

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  33. rhymeswithplague3 May 2013 at 12:45

    The opposite of normal is not unnormal or even oonormal if your inner Dane is working, it is abnormal, ab as in half of the Scandihoovian singing group abba or perhaps ab as in the place on your belly where there should be a six-pack of muscular splendidity but instead there is only a pot.

    I do not understand this post but I do intend to pop over and read the interview with Tammy as well as the IWSG link to Alex Whats-his-name, but I cannot leave without telling you that I really like the beach picture up at the top of your blog, in fact I like it almost as much as the view of the Sidney opera house you used to have, but I guess you can't have everything.

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    1. klahanie3 May 2013 at 15:19

      Ah rhymeswithplague

      Which of course rhymes with vague. Delighted to see you in a jovial frame of frame, within a frame, out of the frame. When I have the "Blogger's Got Talent" awards, you will be up for upcoming and bestest comedy act. No question about that.

      If you understood this post, I'd be rather worried. Alex is one of my most ardent of my fans. Almost as much as your fine self. Sydney and the opera house send their regards. A bit of a gidday and fair dinkum' to you.

      Bjorn

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  34. cleemckenzie3 May 2013 at 16:42

    Well. now that I can recite the alphabet in reverse as fast as I can in the "normal" way I'm a hit at parties. Thanks to you, Gary. However, you've called into question that issue of normal like no other writer during this Hop, so now I'm dealing with matters existential, which I haven't considered since that college philosophy course. Could Penny lend a hand, er, paw?

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    1. klahanie3 May 2013 at 22:01

      Hi Lee,

      Your ability to recite the alphabet backwards and forwards and probably uʍop ǝpısdn, brings much joy to my heart. Indeed, I interacted with something that went out of my 'normal' nature to just stick with doing my usual set of onward, rambling, bordering on incoherent postings. To conform in a non-conformist way, was way out of my normal, 'unnormal' way of doing things. Penny is willing to help you with your um 'pablishing'. She realises humans need all the help they can get.

      Be well and thy seeketh wisdom.

      Gary :)

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  35. John Going Gently3 May 2013 at 22:20

    He has feet like mine,

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  36. Carrie Butler4 May 2013 at 04:28

    I loved it! :D

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    1. klahanie4 May 2013 at 16:16

      Hi Carrie,

      And the Sasquatch loves you back! :)

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  37. Julia Hones4 May 2013 at 12:56

    Hi Gary, I will read the interview. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. Take care.

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    1. klahanie4 May 2013 at 16:18

      Hi Julia,

      Thank you and I hope you find it enjoyable. My pleasure to leave a comment on your thoughtful, superbly written site. Be well, my friend and a peaceful weekend to you.

      Gary :)

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  38. Hilary Melton-Butcher4 May 2013 at 15:59

    Hi Gary - I read the interview ... how Tammy kept up with you I don't know .. your typing finger certainly works ... oh oh - I guess it's unwinding after the Z-A postings ..

    Great fun - and Sasquatch is a tad too hairy for me .. but I love his smile and those toes! Cheers and enjoy the long weekend - we have damp and chill!! Hilary

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    1. klahanie4 May 2013 at 16:22

      Hi Hilary,

      Thanks for reading the interview. How I kept up with Tammy's back and forth emails to add more stuff, is beyond me. Yep, winding down after the Z to A.

      I can always send a shaven Sasquatch your way. You'll be the talk of the town. Enjoy your long weekend. I reckon you will have some sunny, warm weather. Thank you, Hilary.

      Gary :)

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  39. Sassy 4 May 2013 at 18:11

    Hi Gary, hope all is well. I love the picture on your blogs header. Now off to visit Tammy's site. :)

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    1. klahanie4 May 2013 at 22:09

      Hi Madison,

      All is well, my dear friend. Thank you, the header is Tresaith beach in Wales. Thanks for commenting on Tammy's site.

      Be well and I hope you are focusing on the positives :)

      Your friend,

      Gary

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  40. The Happy Whisk5 May 2013 at 00:49

    I love the big funny toes on that last picture.

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    1. klahanie5 May 2013 at 21:49

      Hi The Happy Whisk,

      Between you and me, the Sasquatch loves to have its toes tickled :)

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  41. Empty Nest Insider5 May 2013 at 09:42

    Loved the interview! I wish we could have actually seen it to know who cried first!

    Julie

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    1. klahanie5 May 2013 at 21:51

      Hi Julie,

      Glad you loved the interview. I'm pretty sure I cried first. Every time I thought the interview was over, another question to a question to a reply to response to a question, came through on my email account. Yikes! :)

      Gary :)

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  42. Mina Burrows7 May 2013 at 16:52

    Oh! I haven't read the interview post. Heading their now. :)

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    1. klahanie8 May 2013 at 18:37

      Hi Mina,

      Hope you enjoyed the interview. Tammy was okay also :)

      Gary :)

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I do try to comment back to each commenter individually. However, I might have to shorten my replies or give a group thank you. That way, I can spend more time commenting on your blogs. Thank you and peace, my friend.