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[rick_man]

They say when you hit the bottom of the barrel you can only go back up again. It's a pleasant thought, but not necessarily true. You can hit the bottom and decide to stay there, because being at the bottom of the barrel, or bottom of the bottle, is more comfortable and sometimes safer, than working your way out again

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[ms_m_burns]

I hope I do see you, Alan. Perhaps join us for dinner some evening...

[rick_man]

Perhaps I will.

[dianelane]

I'm beginning to have my doubts about that last phrase. If you're crossing the ocean and decide you want to feel a little less frozen, Los Angeles is always warm.

[rick_man]

I rather enjoy Los Angeles, especially if there is a reason to be there.

[golden_boy]

I'm not sure why anyone would think you are a figment of anyone's imagination, Alan...but I'm old and easily confused.

Do call when you get here. And remind Diane that it's only September. The icebergs haven't formed yet. *grins*

[rick_man]

You're not as old as you think you are, although the easily confused part I can certainly understand.

No, the iceburgs don't appear until NEXT month. *winks*

[golden_boy]

No, I'm older. *grins*

Actually, it takes them a bit to form. They'll be around for the ice fishing, though.

[rick_man]

You're only as old as you feel. Or in your case, look. ;)

I'm stashing a hidden bottle of Scotch.

[mir_otto]

Sometimes those edges are safer than the main roads.

[rick_man]

Sometimes they are, because at least you know how close you are to falling over.

[mir_otto]

And can choose to stay near the risky cliffsides, or follow the straight and narrow.

[rick_man]

Which do you choose, my dear? To take the risk, or stay on the straight and narrow?