Stuffed Animals
2008 April

At the back of the warehouse is a door to a room that V has never seen before.  “What’s in the room?” V asks.
“This is the training room.  Normally you would have spent about a month in here getting ready for your first assignment but the schedule didn’t allow it.
However, the real answer to your […]

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V came striding into the StuffedZoo warehouse tanner than ever and wearing a broad- toothed smile, “How you doing?” he says generally to the 3-4 people hanging out in the office.
They all look up from their work and respond with a non-committal, “Fine.” Then quickly re-engage with their separate activities almost as if the interruption […]

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Hi All - I just got back late this evening and I’m too tired to fill you in on the details.  I’ll get out a full post tomorrow right after I get a chance to talk to Karl…I promise!
V
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Just a quick update from V - He’s enjoying his break before the next mission.  Karl is seriously on his mind…and please stay tuned for the next full post on Monday, April 28th.  V is seriously confused and is wondering if you have any thoughts about what he and Karl should do?
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V is traveling to reflect on his relationship with Karl and plans to make his next update on his return on April 28th.
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V is wearing a huge smile that seems to sparkle against his deeply tanned body.  My heart beats excitement and confusion…my standard response when my head is in too deep.  I can’t help but smile back at his boyish enthusiasm.
“How’s it going V?” I ask as I realize that I really am happy to see […]

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Beau and I are quiet on the drive back to town but we’re both smiling the entire ride.  When we get to the hotel Beau announces, ” I’ll be back for a victory dinner after a shower.  It’s on me!”
“That’s sounds great.” I say.  “Does six work?” 
Beau nods, yes.
I grab my duffle bag from the […]

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Beau and I turn to head back to the jeep when I suddenly hear Patrick’s high pitch squeak. The next thing I know Patrick is climbing up my shirt like a crazed prairie dog. 
Beau reacts instantly apparently thinking that I’m being attacked by a rabid rodent. With a quick swoop of his cowboy hat Patrick […]

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Buzzard hawks are circling overhead and I’m hoping it’s not an ominous sign.  Beau is clearly in “The Zone” that seems universal for people that compete at the top of any profession.
I tighten my seatbelt and decide the best thing to do is to try to enjoy this rollercoaster ride over the west Texas hill […]

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Beau was early. I toss my towel on the bed and head out the door with my duffle bag; my hair is still wet. The west Texas heat instantly envelops me and I’m suddenly grateful for my wet hair… instant air conditioning.
Beau gives me one of his famous smiles. I toss my duffle bag in […]

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I finally pull into LAX.  I’m always been amused by LA’s airport.  It reminds me of a science fiction cartoon with the arches and the spaceship shaped structure.  I park the car in the StuffedZoo’s permanent parking spot and head into the terminal.  Fortunately, by the time I get inside the check-in routine takes over […]

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Turning back to Karl Finn says, “You might want to get some sleep.  I hated to do this to you but your flight leaves in 14 hours.  I’ll make sure all your stuff is ready.  You can take the StuffedZoo car now and I’ll pick it up at the airport tomorrow.”
Only the 2 of us […]

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Finn was bouncing off the walls with excitement about the latest “upgrade” to the stuffocator.  He wasn’t listening at all.  V and I finally decide that the only way we’ll get to talk is to listen first.  So for the next hour Finn drones on about a new feature of quantum mechanics he just figured […]

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I had been dreading the boat ride back to the mainland but by some miracle I didn’t get sick.  Karl and I take a taxi to the airport and get on our flight like clockwork.  Now all we need to do is sit next to each other like big boys and girls for only about […]

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I wake up to Karl staring at me in the hammock.  “Sorry,” she says, “I’m just trying to figure a few things out.  How’d you sleep?”
“Like a baby.” I say, knowing it’s a lie.  “How about you?” I ask.
“Same.” Karl replies flatly.
We both seem to be down in the dumps.
“V…can I talk openly to you?” […]

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“You’re gonna be hungry before we get back.” Karl says trying to sound back in control.
“It’s your fault.  I had to do something to occupy my time while you were doing your little snake charming routine.  I think that means I get your sandwich.” I say smiling and trying to sound upset.
“So, I take it […]

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