Earl it would be like those books by people in the middle ages that were purported to be real, but were only fantasies. Like searching for Prester John and the like.
Go for it. When my parents retired, they set off on adventures around the world, reaching every continent including Antarctica. My siblings and I often had no idea what country they were in. They did that for nearly 20 years till Mom got too sick.
If we could remember them, our childhood fantasies would make for interesting reading, if we could remember them. Er. . .um. . .uh. . . did I already say that?
Earl, remember that time your uncle left you an old ring and you and a bunch of buddies decide to go on a road trip to take it back to the manufacturer and you had to keep fending off a strange little man who used to own the ring and wanted it back and fighting off OTHER groups who ALSO wanted the ring even thought it was just a plain old ring with some chicken-scratch writing on it?
Nah, who would want to read something like that? Never mind.
I’ve lived in Japan, New York, Seattle, and Wyoming and traveled to Europe, Canada, and many other parts of the U.S. They were all rather disappointing. There’s no place I’d rather live than here in California.
I think by the time we’re 50+ we’ve done enough to write a small book. A little tweaking,here name changes there. Heck string together stuff from the comments sections. Not saying you’ll even get paid for it, but you can do it.
allen@home over 3 years ago
Yea Earl that’s probably a good idea. Of course you could just makeup a whole bunch of stuff in a book. Might get away with it.
sirbadger over 3 years ago
Good idea. Climb Mount Everest and then write a book about it.
Orcatime over 3 years ago
Cart before the horse again.
iggyman over 3 years ago
One step at a time, Earl!
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
Arguing with Opal over many years could be considered an adventure!
Frog-on-a-Log Premium Member over 3 years ago
I keep meaning to go out and have some travels and adventures too.
GuntherGrass over 3 years ago
So would I.
Doug K over 3 years ago
You could write about how you traveled out of bed, to the bathroom, and into the chair that you’re sitting in.
You could write a sequel about going outside, taking a walk to the park, and sitting on a park bench.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 3 years ago
Earl it would be like those books by people in the middle ages that were purported to be real, but were only fantasies. Like searching for Prester John and the like.
Grace Premium Member over 3 years ago
Oh my, are we going to see Opal and Earl take a trip?
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Earl you cannot have step 2 … before step 1 ;-)
ERBEN2 over 3 years ago
Where is Roscoe and Charlie ?
[Traveler] Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m not must of a writer, but I have had some adventures and did some traveling.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
First, start small…like travel around the house, then the neighborhood…
LeftCoastKen Premium Member over 3 years ago
Never too late the begin thinking about maybe getting around to starting, Earl …
cdward over 3 years ago
Go for it. When my parents retired, they set off on adventures around the world, reaching every continent including Antarctica. My siblings and I often had no idea what country they were in. They did that for nearly 20 years till Mom got too sick.
1953Baby over 3 years ago
Nah, ya don’t need to travel, Earl. Make it up—it’s called fiction.
Chris over 3 years ago
or you could make up stories about these trips you may or may not have made. :D
BearsDown Premium Member over 3 years ago
“A funny thing happened at the fabric store…”
Wichita1.0 over 3 years ago
Like my suddenly realizing Ive set my last 4 P.I. stories in New Orleans and I’ve never actually BEEN there…
ANIMAL over 3 years ago
I think THAT ship has sailed…….
trainnut1956 over 3 years ago
“From the Sofa to the Fridge – There and Back Again”
sandpiper over 3 years ago
If we could remember them, our childhood fantasies would make for interesting reading, if we could remember them. Er. . .um. . .uh. . . did I already say that?
I'll fly away over 3 years ago
He could start when he, Opal and Nelson went to the Grand Canyon and he took her photo of when she said she was speechless.
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
Earl is hoping and a wishin…..
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 3 years ago
Excellent idea.. and your first travel adventure can be putting these clothes away.. properly!
Indianapolis Smith over 3 years ago
Earl, remember that time your uncle left you an old ring and you and a bunch of buddies decide to go on a road trip to take it back to the manufacturer and you had to keep fending off a strange little man who used to own the ring and wanted it back and fighting off OTHER groups who ALSO wanted the ring even thought it was just a plain old ring with some chicken-scratch writing on it?
Nah, who would want to read something like that? Never mind.
tremaine53 over 3 years ago
Yeah, Earl, there’s THAT part of it…
ChessPirate over 3 years ago
Hey Earl, you might get some ideas from the comic strip “Pickles”… ッ
submachine over 3 years ago
Leave that for others, just sit back and enjoy
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
Earl gets these urges from time to time?
thewizofaz over 3 years ago
It’s called “living a life well wasted”.
Ratkin Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’ve lived in Japan, New York, Seattle, and Wyoming and traveled to Europe, Canada, and many other parts of the U.S. They were all rather disappointing. There’s no place I’d rather live than here in California.
jader3rd over 3 years ago
Maybe Earl could draw a series of comics based off of his home life.
Buckeye67 over 3 years ago
Well Earl you should have thought of that a long time ago. You can never start that bucket list too soon.
zeexenon over 3 years ago
Bone Soup Cook TV show, maybe Hawaiian native recipes are still available.
kab2rb over 3 years ago
That is what author’s do the adventure, Earl you do not leave the house much.
Ukko wilko over 3 years ago
Research! He can apply for a grant to pay for it.
LFate over 3 years ago
Better get started Earl, time is running out!
christelisbetty over 3 years ago
OK doesn’t Earl have a cartoonist Brother ? Or is that Ben?
well-i-never over 3 years ago
The man needs a motorcycle.
christelisbetty over 3 years ago
I think by the time we’re 50+ we’ve done enough to write a small book. A little tweaking,here name changes there. Heck string together stuff from the comments sections. Not saying you’ll even get paid for it, but you can do it.
scpandich over 3 years ago
There’s always a catch.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
…and take copious notes.
generic16 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I traveled to the market a few days ago, and it was an adventure finding what I needed… Then I took a nap.