Thursday, January 13, 2011

Friday Flash 55.....

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G-Man.....?
I understand your dilemma!
You've worked hard these past four years
to bring useless information and a smile to DOZENS
of people from all over the World.
But remember... You have a full-time job, AND a real
3-D life! Cut back on your 'obsession', and concentrate
on Your Baby...Friday Flash 55!!!
Five Cents Please.....

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So there it is in a nutshell... I'll still visit my friends,
And I'll occassionally play in some prompts from around
Blogdom. But I'm NOT letting my Sales and private life
suffer because I have self imposed "obligations".
I'm still irrevrently around, and It will ALWAYS be business
as usual on Fridays...
So if you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55
Please come tell The G-Man!
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment....Then BOOK!
So from the most gracious host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick Ass Week-End!!!
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64 comments:

  1. Monkey ManJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:01:00 PM EST

    so there you have it.
    My 55 is HERE .

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  2. Brian MillerJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:01:00 PM EST

    smart choice g-man...and definitely understandable...but will look forward to fridays...

    i am up...

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  3. Monkey ManJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    I will be facing the same situation very soon.

    Oh - Yahtzee.

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  4. moondustwriterJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:09:00 PM EST

    I'm glad that you were only charged 5 cents for that advice.

    G- You are appreciated - dont know how you do it without help. I am grateful for a team that covers my back.

    waiting for knight

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  5. CloudiaJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:23:00 PM EST

    I hear you!




    Aloha from Waikiki

    Comfort Spiral

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  6. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:24:00 PM EST

    Definitely worth the nickel!

    I decided to do a show and tell for my 55. Hope it is acceptable and up to your standard. It can be found HERE

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  7. Maude LynnJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:50:00 PM EST

    Take care of business at home, G-Man!

    Mine will be up in the morning.

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  8. secret agent womanJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:54:00 PM EST

    Enjoy the increased home& work time.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:08:00 PM EST

    I know how you feel. I've had to cut back a bit myself just so I can actually write the books I try to get published. But I'll always visit anyone who comes to visit me.

    Mine is here

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  10. clean and crazyJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:11:00 PM EST

    aaa you got busted on the computer!!!! hey i got one up too!!

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  11. g-manJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:19:00 PM EST

    Susie....Not at all!!
    I just didn't want to feel obligated EVERY DAY!

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  12. KBJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:23:00 PM EST

    Been there, done that. I understand where you are coming from. Balance is the key :)

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  13. KBJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:24:00 PM EST

    Oh and I've done a 55 this week !

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  14. SerenaJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:28:00 PM EST

    Everybody deserves a little R&R time -- well worth the 5 cents, I'd say.

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  15. Yvonne OsborneJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:55:00 PM EST

    Whew, you scared me there for a minute. I thought you weren't doing Fridays anymore and I was going to be annoyed. Even though I haven't been a very faithful flasher I expect you to always be here on Friday! Totally understandable that you step back a bit. Blogging is fun but it isn't life. I'm up.

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  16. MargaretJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:13:00 PM EST

    http://margaretbednar365.blogspot.com/2011/01/fiction-55-alls-fair-in-love-and-war.html

    This is my first and hopefully not my last! It was much harder than I thought. Thank you for hosting this!

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  17. MargaretJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:14:00 PM EST

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  18. MargaretJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:26:00 PM EST

    http://www.margaretbednar365.blogspot.com/2011/01/fiction-55-alls-fair-in-love-and-war.html

    Thought I would try this again to direct link it. If it doesn't work, I'm sorry!

    I see many others have done a direct link HELP ME! :) Can someone explain it to me, please?

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  19. TALONJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:36:00 PM EST

    Lucy is very very wise as is the G-man :)

    My 55: Cautionary

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  20. JannaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:40:00 PM EST

    You scared me for a moment there...
    So you ARE still doing Friday 55, right? I love it so much, and it wouldn't be quite the same without you to lead everything.

    Thanks for the time you put into every week of this!
    Mine's here. :)

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  21. JihadGeneJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:41:00 PM EST

    I ruv U man!

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  22. MeJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:42:00 PM EST

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  23. MeJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:44:00 PM EST

    Oh, my dear friend. I *so* get this. But you knew that, right?

    Be well, Galen.
    -C

    PS - Mine, half-assed though it may be, is up. Tried the hyperlink thing but am having technical difficulties tonight. :(

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  24. SheilaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:50:00 PM EST

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  25. SheilaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:54:00 PM EST

    Ugh! I totally get this and have had to cut back on a lot of networking to stay sane...which is why I haven't been around here in awhile...but I was inspired to join tonight. Hope you don't mind...thx :)

    I Gotta See That Eye

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  26. joannaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:56:00 PM EST

    g-man

    there is a lot of that going around... I myself go to one of those gypsy fortune telling machines but they charge 25 cents, and last time I followed the advice printed on the ticket, well I will save that for another time.... but will say that I did get myself in a peck of trouble,,sigh!

    mine hopefully will be up sometime tomorrow on Friday...work & stuff in the way...

    joanny

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  27. A Daft Scots LassJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:15:00 AM EST

    Gr8 55.

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  28. ClaudiaJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:19:00 AM EST

    think i should book a session with lucy as well...know this dilemma...

    my 55 is here

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  29. anthonynorthJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:30:00 AM EST

    Always take care of home. You'll find mine here.

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  30. ShadowJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:01:00 AM EST

    yip, i understand. there's a time and a place for everything, and the 3D does take preference. love ya!

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  31. gautami tripathyJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:56:00 AM EST

    I think I will soon land up in the same state..

    Here is my "55 words":

    a raw rant

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  32. Belinda MunozJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:27:00 AM EST

    I myself prefer the smiles over too much useful information. Glad you're not abandoning us on Fridays. And glad to be linking up again.

    Here's mine: http://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/01/that-at-home-feeling/

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  33. magiceyeJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:57:00 AM EST

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  34. magiceyeJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:59:00 AM EST

    sorry for deleting the comment above

    repeating here

    good on you mate!!

    my ultimate 55 http://instantwords.blogspot.com/2011/01/ultimate.html

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  35. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and ArtistsJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:12:00 AM EST

    back with a seccond 55 for the week that i wrote to a music prompt...making the rounds now...happy friday everyone.

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  36. NessaJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:41:00 AM EST

    Yeah, those self imposed obligations are enough to make you totally wack-o. Blogging becomes a full-time job too easily.

    Flash 55 - New Beginnings

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  37. Eaton Bennett aka Berenice AlbrechtJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:02:00 AM EST

    I understand completely, G-daddy!!!
    I'm so glad you're not disappearing altogether...that would make me sad.

    Soooo, another real life 55 from me.
    :))

    itchy scratchy

    hugs, Eaton

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  38. BubbaJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:13:00 AM EST

    I don't blame you for cutting back, G-Man. As long as you're here for Fridays, I'm sure we'll be alright.

    THIS is my 55.

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  39. Scott M. FreyJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:26:00 AM EST

    helloe my friend in the maize and blue, bye bye RR, hello Mr Hoke. Here's to good things and a return tothe big blue machine!

    My 55 is here: www.sobernuggets.blogspot.com

    I apologize for not being around the past few 55's, been a busy fellow!

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  40. Dulçe ♥January 14, 2011 at 8:30:00 AM EST

    You mean a Dozen thousand people, and fifty five million cents -of course!
    :)

    Yes Some 3-D life I need too!
    I've posted something 4 u today...

    Peaceful weekend GMAN and all of you readers!

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  41. hopeJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:47:00 AM EST

    You had me worried for a minute there...just when I get BACK in the swing of 55s I thought they were leaving the station. :)

    Understand totally! Have a great weekend!

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  42. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:07:00 AM EST

    Be yourself, enjoy life..

    agree with your standpoint on your 55.

    here is My 55, Thanks!

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  43. JadeyJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:52:00 AM EST

    G-man I have missed you and everyone else. I am back and hopefully this time I can keep doing it. But you summed it up with your 55 work calls. Have a great 55 hugs to you

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  44. Myrna R.January 14, 2011 at 9:55:00 AM EST

    I'm not submitting this week for some of the same reasons you give in your 55. I sure understand.

    Glad you'll continue Friday 55. Take care.

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  45. MorningAJJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:19:00 AM EST

    Glad to know you're still going to be around on Fridays.

    I've done a very tired 55

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  46. Jannie FunsterJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:31:00 PM EST

    I think it's AWESOME you are seeking balance between Real Life and blogging. I can totally relate. I have cut back to posting 2 days a week so I can get around to you guys' blogs better.

    Fridays (and you ) will continue to RULE!!


    I posted a 55whooo-hoooo!!

    xoxo

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  47. StrangerJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:06:00 PM EST

    Looks like everything I wanted to say has already been expressed. I can relate and I'm relived that you'll continue hosting the Flash Fridays. You are, after all, the most gracious host from coast to coast.

    Mine's up.

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  48. drybottomgirlJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:09:00 PM EST

    Now I really like you! Peanuts are just about the best, and Lucy is a rare breed. Stick with your convictions and I will see you on Fridays! Mine is up and have a sweet weekend....

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  49. Enchanted OakJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:18:00 PM EST

    I understand, G-man. Priorities...

    My 55 is here

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  50. hedgewitchJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:53:00 PM EST

    The internet can suck every minute of your day away. And garlic doesn't work--I've tried. Glad you're keeping the 55 going!

    Here's mine--(and I'll be making the rounds a bit later--Much as I hate it, I also have to pry my rear up and do a few things today):

    Goodbye Already

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  51. JerryJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:10:00 PM EST

    Understood G. There is a fine line between mind and 3D matter. I have been very hit and miss lately and on vacation and forgot it was friday! I'll put a quik one up now.

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  52. Susan at Stony RiverJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:17:00 PM EST

    I *love* this post (thanks Lucy, definitely a nickel's worth LOL)

    Real life is out there claling, isn't it? Which I guess is why I keep doing 55s... !! and I did one. And I should also cut way way back on the online thing.

    Have a great weekend Mr. G!

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  53. Susan at Stony RiverJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:17:00 PM EST

    IT'S CALLING, I meant. Jeeeeeze, typing impaired today.

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  54. JerryJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:12:00 PM EST

    Ok Galen...I got one done. Now go sell some stuff and I'll see you around the cyber cafe' soon.

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  55. GABJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:52:00 PM EST

    I understand..as you know I have cut back blogging. But I dont have a job like you just a family who pretty much do their own thing. Including Mr Gab which you can read all about. I will look forwards to your friday 55 posts.

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  56. Adam Common, PoetJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:12:00 PM EST

    http://poetrybyadamwhite.blogspot.com/2011/01/55-flash-fiction-friday.html

    That's my cheeky punt for today, Enjoy.

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  57. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:33:00 PM EST

    G, please don't you ever stop Flash 55 .. EVER!!
    I will give you company.. worry not :) Here is my 55..
    Have a rocking weekend, my friend...
    Write on...

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  58. Lulda CasadagaJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:45:00 PM EST

    Totally understand..that is why I only do the 55's. And even sometimes i get sidetracked and can't make it. Mines up! :)

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  59. MillieJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:00:00 PM EST

    Very wise human. My human should get a clue about that. Hers is posted here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2011/01/14/beginnings/

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  60. MorningAJJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:21:00 AM EST

    Hey G-Man. Thanks for the visit to my blog - and the coffee ;)I have Biggby's Michigan Cherry from breakfast today. A friend from Ann Arbor ships it over for me.

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  61. izzyJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:45:00 AM EST

    I hope all is well and peaceful for you today! thanks for sharing as always.
    I am going to dash around and read as much as I can-I did come visit yesterday and then had to "Run-"
    http://izzy-conversing.blogspot.com/2011/01/flash-fiction-55-11411.html

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  62. joannaJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:51:00 PM EST

    G- Man

    My 55 became a 105 === a villanelle, so I left it that way... oops,

    joanny

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  63. limeJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:53:00 PM EST

    balance in all things

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  64. TinaJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:27:00 PM EST

    I think there are many of us who have had to make that hard decision. And because of those real life obligations, I have no 55 this week. I so appreciate this meme, though. You're indeed a gracious host and you definitely Kick-Ass!

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