Thursday, February 3, 2011

Friday Flash 55.....



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Growing up, we had different visions of the future.
Orwell's 1884, Clark's 2001....
You can down-load porn on a PC.
If you're rich, survive HIV.
Buy a seat on a shuttle rocket.
A tiny phone in any pocket.
But what I REALLY want to know is....
Where the FUCK is MY Jet-Pack????
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Thank You Tim Wilson for the idea...
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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52 comments:

  1. Monkey ManFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:01:00 PM EST

    So true! We still can't fly to work like the jetsons.

    My 55 is HERE.

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  2. Monkey ManFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    Oh, is that Yahtzee?

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  3. CatyFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:09:00 PM EST

    I'm glad we can't fly to work...people can still barely drive! =) Happy Friday!

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  4. Brian MillerFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:17:00 PM EST

    ha, i want a jet pack too....or a transporter....nice 55

    mine is up

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  5. limeFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:29:00 PM EST

    i wanna be able to transport like the do on star trek!

    if you read me this week you'll know why!

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  6. moondustwriterFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:33:00 PM EST

    I believe it was 1984 tho

    Loved Buck Rogers -
    not telling anyone where my jet pack is hidden

    I went back earlier than 1984

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  7. CloudiaFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:05:00 PM EST

    yeah! where is it?!



    Aloha from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral

    ><}}(°>
    Gung Hee Fat Choy!

    (\__/)
    (='.'=)
    (")_(")

    Good Luck in the
    Year of the Golden Rabbit!

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  8. Always WriteFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:20:00 PM EST

    Outer space is the new earth

    maybe there is a two for one value pack for jet packs

    mine is here

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  9. SerenaFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:36:00 PM EST

    Jet pack + fear of heights = probably not such a great idea.:-)

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  10. steveroniFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:51:00 PM EST

    Oh Mr G-Man...I may have your jet-pack. And someone added two wheels underneath. But when I fly by, folks DO still say, "Who WAS that masked man?!"

    Did a quick (means 'lame') Flash 55 this week, if you go HERE you'll find it.

    Like Brian's 'transporter' idea. WOW!

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  11. clean and crazyFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:13:00 PM EST

    that's right!! where is that jet pack!! great 55, mine is up too. gotta run and grab my babies hope to stop by in the morning with some fresh, fresh coffee!!

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  12. JannaFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:15:00 PM EST

    Every now and then I wish we had flying cars.
    And then I realize there are people who can barely drive on the ground.
    Just imagine if we added gravity to the mix.

    Thanks for another Friday 55!
    Mine's here. :)

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  13. TALONFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:15:00 AM EST

    You're so right - we got ripped off!!

    Loved your 55, Galen!

    Here's mine: TALES

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  14. magiceyeFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:30:00 AM EST

    lol! lovely 55!

    I have a question today to the American Government in 55 at
    http://instantwords.blogspot.com/2011/02/non-americansnon-humans.html

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  15. anthonynorthFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:31:00 AM EST

    Yes, I was expecting a jetpack by now. You'll find mine here.

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  16. AkelamaluFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:21:00 AM EST

    We're on the same wavelength this week G!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:23:00 AM EST

    I want my jet pack too.

    Mine is up

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  18. Belinda MunozFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:43:00 AM EST

    Me, too! Me, too! Does it come with a hand to hold? I'm afraid that's the only way I'd float about in space.

    My 55 is a bit intense (hope you don't mind) but I've been involved in the work and am so happy it's finally opening...
    http://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/city-of-joy/

    Thanks for hosting, once again and have an ass-kickin' weekend!

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  19. the walking manFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:14:00 AM EST

    Eat more vegetables and you may find your jet pack is internal, just do nt use near an open flame.

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  20. MorningAJFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:06:00 AM EST

    But I'm afraid of heights! I just want a monorail that leads directly from my front door to work. :)

    My 55 is (are?)here.

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  21. JerryFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:27:00 AM EST

    The "G" Jet we will call it....mine is up.

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  22. Scott M. FreyFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:00:00 AM EST

    All I know is that I'd need a might powerful jet pack to get this big ole' butt of mine airborne. But hey, I am wroking on that!

    here's mine: www.sobernuggets.blogspot.com

    be well!

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  23. Lucy WestenraFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:36:00 AM EST

    My first shot at this, G-Man. Mine is not quite rocket science, though.

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  24. izzyFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:38:00 AM EST

    I could use one of those jet-packs up here in snow gorge city! Thanks-
    http://izzy-conversing.blogspot.com/2011/02/flash-fiction-55-2411.html

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  25. LindaFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:07:00 AM EST

    Jet packs and smart phones, I have neither. Cool 55!

    Mine's here at Roses to Rainbows

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  26. SYFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:09:00 AM EST

    LOL... seriously.. I want my friggin Jet pack!!


    anywho I participated this friday!!! yay me..

    head over to www.questionquestpart1.blogspot.com to see what I came up with

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  27. Maude LynnFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:28:00 AM EST

    I love this one! And, where the hell is my hover craft?

    I'm up!

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  28. BubbaFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:03:00 AM EST

    As They Might Be Giants sang, "We're trapped in a world before later on. Where's my hovercraft?"

    Better late than never: Lab Rat

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  29. Hootin AnniFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:28:00 AM EST

    I played, I played....I have a 55 this week. Miss me? LOL

    ICE STORM

    Have a super great weekend everyone.

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  30. drybottomgirlFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:27:00 AM EST

    Nice, you would look good with a jet pack! Mine is up, have a great weekend and cheer for the Packers!

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  31. RavenFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:28:00 AM EST

    Yes indeed...where the heck is it? Awesome!

    Find my tale of disappointment here:

    http://autumnraven.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/friday-flash-55/

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  32. knot eyeFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:33:00 AM EST

    I read this and kept hearing "you can't handle the truth"...and we're only using 10% ???...HELP !!!

    Peace ,hp


    http://hpicasso.blogspot.com/2011/02/friday-flash-55first-things-first.html

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  33. gautami tripathyFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:00:00 PM EST

    All I want is a light-sabre!

    Here is mine:

    sinning through the skin

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  34. SFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:44:00 PM EST

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  35. SFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:45:00 PM EST

    I would love to be able to transport to India whenever I want to...sigh....♥

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  36. DonnettaFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:48:00 PM EST

    Galen: Uhmmm. You said a naughty word.

    Yes, I told you on Thursday that I posted my murderous 55er. Glad you came by to check it out. I don't think I get many readers because I haven't been visiting the blogs much this last year a half. Had the move and then little Mama going on. Ah, well...D

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  37. LarryFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:15:00 PM EST

    wow havent seen him in a long time
    I'm posted andf ready to be read you'll find you'll find the link below
    Perfect Night

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  38. PratibhaFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:09:00 PM EST

    A fun nostalgic post !!

    :D

    He painted so

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  39. Jannie FunsterFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:40:00 PM EST

    Meet Galen Jetson...

    You big grown-up boy, you. I hope you get the jetpack and soon!

    Proud to announce I just posted my 55 HERE

    xoxo

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  40. MargaretFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:17:00 PM EST

    If you had a jet-pack, there would be no room for coffee! I need my coffee in my car in the morning!

    Here is mine...

    My55

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  41. MargaretFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:20:00 PM EST

    What the #$#@#$$ Let me try it again. It didn't link...

    My 55

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  42. Doctor FTSEFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:38:00 PM EST

    Some stories are beyond pathetic. There's an example HERE

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  43. joannaFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:34:00 PM EST

    Ha Ha
    George Orwell's 1984 I almost failed history in High School over that book for I opined a whole different view. Hmmm, no points for imagination,,,

    Arthur Clark's Space Odyssey 2001 Kubrick did a fantastic job, the big screens and surround sound was just coming in NYC, it was a trip watching it...

    Get a DeLorean DMC-12 the one that was modified into a time machine; ... just sits at Hollywood studios -

    Oh came by to say have a good week end, sorry to say my 55 last week did a 160 in 55 MM was nice about it--- and this week the 55 did a 280, I could not get the pig rolled up fast enough. Sigh,

    joanny

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  44. hopeFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:11:00 PM EST

    I sort of expected a flying car by now...and not the way people fly past me on the road!

    Happy weekend. I have posted my apology for not playing.

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  45. Enchanted OakFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:53:00 PM EST

    I FORGOTto come by and say I have your jet pack.
    Free advice coming out of the woodwork!

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  46. Lulda CasadagaFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:30:00 PM EST

    If only...some day I'm sure we'll have our very own packs. I'd like mine in pink please...:) I'm finally up...

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  47. secret agent womanFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:29:00 AM EST

    Or at least my flying car.

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  48. CloudiaFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:59:00 PM EST

    (Chinese at heart and restaurant :)

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  49. Someone is SpecialFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:03:00 PM EST

    true G-Man.. Nice 55..

    Someone is Special

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  50. MonaFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:33:00 PM EST

    look under your bed :D

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  51. StrangerFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:37:00 PM EST

    I'm looking forward to receiving my jet pack any day now.

    Actually, my 4 year old son tells all his friends at school that he has one already. Maybe he'll be the one that finally develops one that's reliable and user-friendly.

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  52. Steve IsaakFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:51:00 PM EST

    LOL, fun work.

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