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Am I a troll? I admit I kinda look like one right now....

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Thank you!

While I have the opportunity I’d like to share a better Airbnb movie: Barbarian. It’s on HBO for free! And it’s good!

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The first act of Barbarian contained the best bits of horror I’ve seen in years!

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I was genuinely surprised at some twists in the film. It was refreshing!

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Congratulations!

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Congratulations, guys!!!

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Good sir, is there any chance this could be a regular exercise? Not for prizes but for practice. I had fun reading all these.

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Excellent idea! I have one in mind right now.

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Very genuinely looking forward to it.

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This contest just slipped my mind -- too busy doing nothing.

Now, in the 'lost contests' game, I'm back to one down. And from this moment on, I'm going for an all time record.

Congrats winners!

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Let's see whose the biggest loser......me, you or Brandon Ward who almost wins alot? Or me that couldn't win once cuz we were cursed enough.

Your day will come and I bet it will be worth the wait......In the meantime I've got Story Nights.......

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He loses last, wins best?

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An my life, there's that.....

I was 3 days away from fucking chaos like I've never known before because I didn't move into an AIRBNB. Exploiting my friends would never be an option for me, not for any money or gulp a gift box from Chuck. Love ya Chuck, but not like that!

One day my friend will tell all.

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I will however exploit the fuck out of those that have hurt me though................

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Cross your fingers, your prize ought to arrive in the coming week.

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🤞 🤞

Hopefully it arrives by the 23rd at 12:45 pm. A second after the ref stops Morocco getting their pants pull down by Croatia. I'll be the only guy in a good mood that day.

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Congrats to the winners! There are so many unbelievably creative and talented people here.

I'm new here in the comments section, so I wanted to take a sec to introduce myself. My name is Karin, and I am kicking myself so hard right now. I subscribed to this Substack the second I heard about it back in September 2021. Unfortunately, however, after the first couple of weeks life got in the way and I completely fell behind. I've finally had a chance to catch up on reading/listening to almost all of the posts and comments -- and I am absolutely blown away.

Chuck, I know you hear this all the time...but let me add my voice to the chorus of THANK YOU for doing this! You have created a profoundly beautiful thing here, and I can't wait to be an active part of it. Just reading the posts and comments after the fact has been an education that is nothing short of life-changing. No exaggeration.

I'm kicking myself because I missed over a year of being able to interact with this amazing group of people. Insult to injury: I live in New York, so I could have been getting to know some of you in person for the past couple of months! But I'm here now, and I'm so looking forward to being a part of this magical circle of incredible humans.

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Omg can you make it to the Churchill Tavern at 6:30 tomorrow evening with something to read? You will get caught right up.

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Even just come watch us read

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Oh, damn -- that's happening tomorrow? I don't have anything ready to read, but I'll try to come watch and support.

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Please do! The last one is the 28th for 2022 so you still have 2 weeks too. We are on the second floor and all you have to do is sign a waiver for Chuck. I've got 3 videos up. It's so addictive........

We are there from 6:30 to 9:30. See you really haven't missed much!

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Thanks for spreading the words Karie Anne!

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Hi Karin,

Send me your email and I will add you to the email list for regular event updates and reminders. Hope to see you tomorrow :)

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That's great, thanks! My email is kkohlmeier@gmail.com. Thanks so much for putting the NYC chapter together. Can't wait to meet everybody. (I'm not sure if I'll make it tomorrow, but I'll definitely be joining soon.)

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Hello Karin -- Please take note. Community is not a substitute for actually writing. Yes, support and validation are great -- as was drinking wine after Tom's workshop -- but make writing, even something small, a daily habit. Okay? Okay.

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But she showed up to support us and I'm thinking you may see her on the next.......she's very interesting and sweet.

Thanks Karin because that was very short notice!

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Absolutely! I'm almost done with a story that I hope to summon the courage to read at the next meeting. :-)

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Congratulations, winners! 🎊

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Oh my gosh! Thank you Chuck, what a way to end the weekend.

It really bugged me that they never returned to the telescope. I was thinking more Rear Window vibes but having seen the clip you linked, eye impalement is clearly the way to go!

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Congrats to the winners 🎉

This was a great way to practice revision. By looking critically at someone else’s work, you can be ruthless. It’s often hard to step away from your own ideas, especially when you’ve become fond of them.

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Well, that first story was true on my part I told except for one part lol. I couldn't tell the story because the best parts are someone else's story who i have convinced to write and as soon as they legally can..........

Not feeling like a loser .........but these contests are difficult......

I'm very disappointed you couldn't see my boots in the video. I'm going to have to wear them in Portland on December 19 when I come to Hindsight.

Pooping in a bag isn't as gross as you would think........you just need plenty of cedar.

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Ok, I nominate Brandon Ward for a prize because I went back and you did say there would be 4 winners.

If that doesn't work, Brandon, send ME your address and I will send you a Karie package lololol!!!!!! I would too!

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I could.....

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How about a Harry Potter bookmark?

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Dude, Thanksgiving is almost here and I wanna get a win under my belt. Our alliance needs to step up. We have to try a whole new approach, less is more I think......

We are very much Chuck's trolls here and I kinda look like one in my next video. I got my hair very red and I'm not loving it lol .....

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Brandon, I just figured out what id send you as a prize.

The day after my Mom died, I bought a Raggedy Ann at a tag sale at a trailer park in Tennessee.......I guess I let grief and the fact it was her desire to always give me one, buy it?????, but yeah I can't even give it away now lololol.........

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Thanks. This was a lot of fun to think about. Eric

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Congratulations to the winners! Maybe you can use this win to get a job writing better shows for Chuck to get drunk too. Maybe you should watch Frozen instead Chuck.

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I am Karie Anne's anxiety about her bio......

I just have flashbacks to getting published as a teenager and the reason I didn't want fame in the first place.

It's coming. One thing at a time for me lol.

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This was fun! It was cool to see what others came up with!

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