Welcome to launch week. I know, I know, you regulars have heard all about this, but some people only show up for certain posts, sooooo. I promise to minimize the marketing. In fact, David says he has more important things to talk about anyway. Plus, we have Linda’s Saturday prompt to deal with. Hmmm, looks like she made this one with David in mind:

If we were having a beer, you’d be in a generous mood.

“Curley, please pour my young friend a nice cold glass of Modelo.”

“And a John Howell’s special for you?”

“Yes.”

“I’ll get these drinks up right away, but this is two weeks in a row that you’re buying, what’s the occasion?”

“Dan and Willow’s book went live on Wednesday. He brought me a copy—you did bring me a copy, didn’t you, Dan?”

“Of course, David. As I told you, I write for beer.”

“I knew there was a reason.”

“A Rascal Todd Mystery with Brody Thompson? How did you come up with that?”

“Well, I write after beer, too.”

“Now that the book is available, what’s next for you?”

“We still have a number of people helping us to spread the word. There will be posts, mostly on Wednesdays, between now and mid-July.”

“Ah yes, marketing. Do you like that part of being an author?”

“No. I enjoy writing, but marketing is too much like business.”

“Well, we didn’t come here to engage in that. We came here to drink.”

“And drink you shall. Dan, here’s your beer. David, a glass of John Howell’s Bourbon, a snifter of seltzer and a glass of ice—someday you’ll have to explain that.”

“You see, Curley…”

“Someday, David. Not today. Unless you boys need anything, I have some customers on the patio working up a large tab.”

“Any other projects underway, Dan?”

“I’ve got a few changes to make in my shop, and then I have a couple woodworking projects I hope to complete.”

“Any writing?”

“Always, but it’s too soon to share any details. How about you, anymore family affairs on the calendar?”

“We have a wedding coming up, but I think I can talk my wife out of going.”

“How so?”

“It’s a destination wedding, and the destination is in the Caribbean, in August.”

“Just in time for hurricane season.”

“My thoughts exactly.”

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61 responses to “Whats Next?—SoCS”

  1. Good idea to avoid the hurricane season and I have never heard of yarn bombing haha but I guess it keeps the trees warm!

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    1. It’s very big here in the UK. Especially on post boxes.

      https://images.app.goo.gl/JsoZC4NjU2pKxRTcA

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      1. Those boxes are a much better shape than ours. They look cute with the yarn tops.

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        1. They are very popular, the do all sorts, park benches, lampposts, electric boxes, trees, railing , shop fronts 💜💜💜

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    2. The local Arts Council does it in this park to draw attention to arts and crafts events.

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  2. Good morning Dan …David buying two weeks in a row!!!

    Mind you he has got the book now!

    I love the photo ..mm! Your squirrels are getting very cheeky demanding a toll for passage 🙂 I spotted the bunny and smokey too…that’s the reward ?

    Have a good day 💜☺️

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    1. David was always going to get a copy of the book, I just hope he enjoys it.

      The squirrels can be demanding. One used to sit on the mailbox and stare. If we didn’t happen to come by, he would knock on the door. Every year there’s at least one that leans a little harder.

      Have a great weekend.

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      1. Animals are amazing Characters….the can get so bold! 💜😔

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  3. I wonder how the tree feels about it? Happy weekend, Dan! xx

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    1. I like to think they enjoy the attention, but I wouldn’t know. Have a great weekend, Jo,

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      1. Thanks Dan! It’s a good thought. I’m struggling with flu at the moment so taking life very quietly xx

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        1. I hope you feel better soon.

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  4. Squirrels and rabbits, beer and books seems like all is well with you Dan

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    1. It’s all about priorities, Brian. The critters remind us that we agreed to feed them.

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  5. That’s a nice size munching buns. Must be lots of tasty treats..

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    1. Yeah. Some people call them weeds, and most of the people around here spread chemicals to keep them out of the green carpet. We’d rather feed the bunnies.

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      1. On behalf of bunny bereft Mainers…
        Thank you.

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        1. We had a woodchuck show up one day this week. We haven’t seen him/her since.

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  6. The green everywhere is wonderful! As tedious as the rain has been, it sure has left color in its wake. The honeysuckle is lovely, and it too takes me back to Grandma’s house, just like the Mock Orange. But my favorite in the gallery is that playground. It makes me wish for younger knees!

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    1. We can smell honeysuckle all over town. I think they say it’s invasive, but it can have the corner of our fence behind the shed. The bees love it, birds are nesting in it and it smells lovely. That playground is such a nice thing for the kids. Maybe even better than the monkey bars we had ;-)

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  7. Ah, hurricane season – ya gotta love living in the tropics, eh?
    Happy Flag Day, Dan!

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    1. Thanks GP. I think the flags are going up at the memorial today.

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  8. What do the squirrels think of the yarn? Do they avoid it, get stuck in it, or not notice?

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    1. I don’t usually see squirrels in this park. They spray so much stuff on the playing fields, there’s not much left for birds or squirrels to eat.

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  9. My honeysuckle plant has not come back yet, but we have not had hot weather except for a couple of days this week. We’ve had rain, cold and hail which is extremely unusual for us. The growing season is short anyway, so unless you go to the store and buy plants, you’re out of luck.

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    1. We’ve had very strange weather. We had a few really hot days, but lots in the 60s with lows in the 40s.

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  10. “Someday, David. Not today.”–oh, that made me laugh. Good one, Curley.

    When I first moved to Florida, that was when I smelled honeysuckle. I could not get over the fragrance–it is beautiful. I will gladly take all the rain we’ve been getting–everything here looking nice and green, too. Happy weekend, Dan!

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    1. Thanks Lois. It is a pretty fragrance.

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  11. I love seeing all the green, Dan. We have lots of bunnies here, too, although not so much green. However, our house backs up to the golf course, so we do get to see green while having a low desert yard. 😉. Congratulations to you both on the book and whatever your next endeavors are.

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  12. These honeysuckle photos are lovely. I can practically smell them from here. Hope your marketing phase goes smoothly and you enjoy your next endeavor.

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    1. Thanks Laura. I do hate marketing, but it is a good story. I think I need to spread the word.

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  13. A Caribbean destination wedding in August? Have they lost their minds?

    What’s with the yarn-bombing of trees?

    And, do you think if I supply the %$#! squirrels with peanuts, they’ll stop eating my garden? (peas, lettuce, eggplant!!) My little plants didn’t stand a chance against these marauders…

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    1. The yarn-bombing is organized by the local Arts Council to call attention to arts and crafts events in town.

      Our squirrels don’t bother the garden, but it doesn’t work with everyone. The ones we worry about are the bunnies.

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  14. Congratulations once again, Dan, on your and Willow’s new book. I am happy to report that it is on my summer reading list!

    I do enjoy the great dialogue between David and you… so fun. I like that he checked that you brought the book before placing the “payment” order for drinks… LOL.

    Wonderful photos of the critters. Yes, I did spot the bunny near the fence and the squirrel on the fence. Smokey is soooo cute.

    The flag and its contrast with the tall trees is a great photo. As are all your photos Dan. Love the closeups of the apple tree and of the bee in the Honeysuck.

    Speaking of projects, enjoy your woodworking pursuits.
    And have a great weekend!

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  15. I love these little pub chats. Congrats on the book coming out!

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  16. Congratulations, Dan, on the book finally flying into the world. Fly, fly my pretties! :D

    Fly, My Pretties! – THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

    LOL. Sorry. I couldn’t decide between that and the song Little Green Apples. I chose to honor your book rather than the lovely gallery. Hugs.

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    1. Thanks Teagan. I wish I could send it off in every direction. I like that scene.

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  17. Congrats, Dan! Great pics as usual!

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  18. Writing for beer? I’ll drink to that! 🍻

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    1. Got to make it work somehow, Paul.

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  19. Congratulations on the release, Dan! I’ve added to my TBR list and look forward to reading it. Great use of the prompt and love the photos!

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    1. Thanks Jan. This time the prompt was pretty easy to work in. I hope you enjoy the book.

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  20. Everything is indeed green, if a bit wet.

    The wildlife looks like it suits them as well. (K)

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    1. I think they prefer it to drought conditions as well. We had that two summers ago, and everyone was struggling.

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      1. Yes, a little on the wet side is preferable to too dry.
        And Happy Father’s Day Dan!

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  21. Ahhhh, gotcha.

    Well. Damn. I dunno what else can have eaten my peas, etc. 4 feet off the ground!

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    1. We have chipmunks that would do that.

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  22. Mmmmm, honeysuckle! And what a cooperative bunny. Is it a professional model? It certainly knows how to pose to advantage.

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    1. They all seem to know when I need a pretty picture.

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  23. My sister is a knitter. Maybe she could start a yarn bombing here. That would be cool.

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  24. I sent her the yarn bombing photo. Hope that’s okay.

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