"Ask Buddy"   Installment number 23

Hi Buddy!

It's Me, 'Hard scrabble' in New York!

You were probably wondering when you'd hear from me again, and I bet you have worried yourself sick as a dog wondering how I've been. I know I already asked a bunch of questions, and as I mentioned, I have plenty more of'em. But first ya gotta answer some of the ones already asked. Come on already!

Too bad about your dog barfing on your keyboard! I don't have a dog, we sorta had to eat him last winter when we ran out of road kills to eat. But I do have a pet polar bear, I call him/her, not sure which, and I ain't brave enough to check, 'Polar Bear'. I mean, that's what it is right? He ate my keyboard one time. He still hasn't pooped that thing! Do you like Polar Bears? I sure do, even though one time my grandma saw one tearing down the clothesline. She grabbed a broom and ran out to give him his forty whacks.  After about ten of'em, he turned around and ate her. Don't take a broom to a bear fight! Good thing to remember.

I'm so glad you are my virtual buddy, Buddy. I really like having friends! Did I ask if you got your keyboard cleaned up. I sure do wish I'd hear from you. Maybe you could send me airfare, and I could come stay with you for a while. Do you have a nice big couch? Do you like to eat lizards? Can I bring my pet bear with me? He's potty trained. Well, sorta.

Hope to see you soon pal! Hard Scrabble in New York.

D#ar *ard s%ra&ble, Wor&i$g o@ it. I'l* c@$l ^ou! Re$@ly!