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Some Assembly Required

Hey s'up Joe? You bring the beer? Yup, I'll set it here within our reach. You know, we've been at this a year.. I see you got that last part complete. This book sure was a nice find, Bill. Yeah, though I'm not sure about these kits. What ya mean?. Hand me that wrench... This section gotta be sterile; put on yer mitts. Okay..use the forceps, it's tricky..don't flinch. Alright..install..hardware and secure into ..main assembly... How?! ...What?!... You gotta be a liar! Now, ya made me nervous, my hands are all trembly. Huh! Yup. Says right there..use bailing wire! This is critical,.. gimme the pliers. Okay, it says to install this thing over here. Install it?! ..I cant even pronounce it! But I'll try it... Hand me another beer. Now solder the what to the who? That thing-ama-gig to the whatzit rod? Oh I get it .It all makes sense now,.. I think. Then this gets installed into the Pod. Flap A goes into center slot C, Oh now it's comin' together! That's so tab B can slip on into slot D!! High fives! Let's grab another brew! 'Nother four cases or so and I'll be waivin' by by! Yep, hook that whatyacallit to the computer and Presto! And then, Buddy, you'll be flying high! What you thinkin' on? Why you drinkin' so slow? Well, ..do your neighbors still think this is a Silo? Ah don't worry,.. they're just a couple of rummies, or else. ..they would have kept this book, Joe!.... On "How To Build a Spaceship For Dummies"!

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Date: 3/9/2010 5:33:00 AM
Hey! I bought one of those books. It was written, I found out, by the Japanese, as a punishment for the atomic bomb. BIG LOVE, daver
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Date: 2/8/2010 1:15:00 PM
Robert, long time no see. I am finally viewing winnes of THIS contest and see that you placed Way to go!! a well deserved win, my friend. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 1/22/2010 4:05:00 PM
LOL wonderful ... love the not-so-subtle title and this is just great fun writing, Robert!! Congratulations on your win in Matt's contest.
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Date: 1/21/2010 11:05:00 AM
This was my favorite entry, Robert, and I have shared your concept with my friends who found it delightful as well. Congratulations on your success in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/21/2010 8:40:00 AM
I KNEW IT!! This captured me right from the start!! Now...just be sure you don't blow up the whole place!! Congratulations Robert on this winning poem!!~ Carrie
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Date: 1/21/2010 4:45:00 AM
Congrats Robert on your winning oem in Matt's spaceship contest.. wonderful poem and well deserved win... thankxxx for your many wonderful comments on my poetry also..luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 1/21/2010 3:43:00 AM
Congratulations Robert, on your success in Matt Calari’s “How to Build a Spaceship” contest with this imaginative poem. Your creative skills shine. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 1/10/2010 6:29:00 PM
Oh, Robert, I have been scratching my head trying to write something for this contest, but it could never top this! I love the kicker at the end!!! My next book will be "How to Write a Poem about Building a Spaceship for Dummies." Great work! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/10/2010 7:59:00 AM
Great fun Robert!
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Date: 1/10/2010 7:21:00 AM
Hilarious!!...Have another beer...Throw away the instructions and look at the picture (If it's not too blurry by then) Good luck in the contest...sounds like a winner! - Tim
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Date: 1/9/2010 4:51:00 PM
Sure to be in the winner's circle. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 1/9/2010 9:15:00 AM
So funny and Creative Robert......Hope it's for the contest! Thanks for all your kind and encouraging comments!!!! Love Jeralynn
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Date: 1/9/2010 5:36:00 AM
This is the winner in my books. I won't wish you good luck in the contest. You don't need it. JUST LOVE THE LINGO and the realism in this one. lol. And, thank you so much for your kind comments on 'Rose and Rose Marie'. Love, Lainie
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Date: 1/9/2010 1:03:00 AM
Very clever write. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 1/8/2010 2:20:00 PM
LOL! This is very good Robert...had me laughing so hard ...thanks for making me smile today! Good luck in the contest....this is a winner in my book! Thanks so much for sharing and for always taking the time to read my works. Much thanks too for your always nice comments and words of encouragement...all is deeply appreciated! Have a great day~Mary
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Date: 1/8/2010 11:10:00 AM
TERRIFIC!!! What a wonderful take on the contest.....love it, love it!!! (Geeze...if this doesn't sound like my husband and neighbor working out in the shop... so funny!!
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Date: 1/8/2010 10:05:00 AM
Very funny and I can so relate. A very lively rendition. Thanks for sharing, Robert and good luck on the contest. Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 1/8/2010 9:28:00 AM
Hilarious!!! Thanks for the laughter, Robert! TGIF! Peace, Audrey
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Date: 1/8/2010 9:05:00 AM
OH, and thanks for your comments as always, Andrea
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Date: 1/8/2010 9:04:00 AM
VEry very cleverl!!! If it's for the contest, I wish you the best of luck. Once again, you have made the country folks' some of the most interesting of dialog to read!!
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