Henry mathis

Hey there "Maddock",

Where you been hiding? I been searching all over. Serious "turn and a half" searching in all the old haunts. Ain't a stone, cubboard, alter, or prostitute you hidden under. Man, you were the best of the gang. Seriously tops of the trade and all that. you were the force that drove us. Without you half the mayhem wouldn't have happened, slappy would not have spent 7 years in jail. (which helped us how many times?) And we never would have scored the life of ease that led to our downfall. Yes I know. After we got the big money, the adventure didn't seem enough. Why risk everything for gains you didn't need? the thrill was gone. There were no demons, no gods, and certainly no governemnts that offered enough to make any more risks worthwhile. So sure... we slowed down. then stopped getting together. The rush of "do or die" was gone because nothing could compare. But you lost touch so completely. Even without the games, we could have still hung out. I know you moved on. Tried to distance yourself to your past. To fit in with "respectable society". But be honest. Don't you miss it? Don't you miss us a little bit? I mean, even when we weren't risking everything for fame and fortune. Well, okay mostly fortune, but riches always carries a price. weren't you the one who said that famous quote? When you were targetted in the slums by 3 whores, and 2 pickpockets? ahhh sorry, but I still enjoy the memories. And your wit. The point is, we need you back. The rest of the group has tried to move on. we have tried different avenues for our thrill seeking. but none of it compares to the old days. We have the whole crew: "Mudslick", "Harry the Toad", "Blades", "Laughs-at-the-Devil" Even "Sara" has come back. We have tried. But it's not the same without you. I know the old days are done for you, but we have something that might appeal.

Paranoia. I know, you thought it was lame. Well not lame, but what was your word..."jr. high" But, trust me in adulthood this RPG seriously surpasses everything you can dream of. I have read your blog, I know you claim you have left your "geek" ways in the past. But it's part of you. It's in your blood. Look at the drivel you post. Your soul is crying for creative outlet. And from your occasionaly "knock knock" posting, a fresh sense of humor as well. Trust me we all have grown and matured as you have. (okay some not as much as other, but believe me harry has come along way in his own fashion.) Paranoia has gone from a "kill your buddy fest" to kind of an extreme McCarthism. Picture "wild cards" on steroids. actually maybe not on steroids, since you don't get the super powers. But you do get all kinds of gadgets. It's no longer kill everybody in 5 minutes and start over. That was fun in it's way. And I won't deny, harry will still sneak some fart jokes in. (he has come a long way, but only in his fashion Still. we are sneaky, and political, and it has become much more fun. Sara has even managed to work her character in through a time-warp/cafeteria replicator experiment. So you know there is always a surprise. And the best part is...our GM. Is Mikey. you remember the swarthmeister. Some of the best subtrefuge, and you never did get out of that "celestial orca" trap of his. (hehehe he finally told us. The solution was so simple. Except you had to say exactly..."pull out the mushroom in the corner." You said "pull on all the mushrooms" so Michael just figured you had started as far away as possible, and gave pre-emptory tugs. So when you finally got to the key mushroom, you were so bored and downtrodden, you didn't feel the resistance. heheh that's why it didn't register magic either. it was a straight plug. Oh that was a beauty.) and he has gotten more devious and subtle since. Anyway, even if you aren't interested. At least give us a note that you're okay. And we are old enough, image doesn't matter (or can be bought up) so you can associate with us again. We feel the same about you. Sure it took Andy a little while to become less of a "playboy snob" but once he figured out cash surpassed image, and he wasn't married yet, well, even he will hang with you. So the group is meeting at the old coffee place. (it's still there, and still has high schoolers rolling dice.) Just to hang out and chat. None of use will bring dice. (well you never know about harry, but otherwise, you know what I mean.) Whaddya say pal?

Dr. Leihoff

Hey there Doc,

Please excuse the cavalier attitude regarding my email, but this is a heavy subject dude, and seriously I don't wanna mess it up. Wow. You know how to put a bummer on any occasion. I mean....damn dude. Me and the woman been together 3 years. Now you wanna operate on me just in case of somethign that happens once a month? I mean that's 1 in 28 odds on my part. That isn't horrible. Not to mention what does it do for me? I mean I'm already married to her. It don't matter whether I'm the daddy of any new kids coming around, or not. So long as I'm legal husband, I'm legal tender. So, what good does the operation do me? By the time she's pregnant, it will be too late. And we only have sex every 3rd week, (skipping sex if she's ovarilly active as I believe you in the medical proffesion call it.) So it's not like I will be getting her pregnent soon. Heck the way her cycle has been lately I haven't had sex sine may. Anyway. I do appreciate your efforts and concerns, but as you can see there is no reason whatsoever for me to help with your birth control initiative. Basically I can't cut back on dangerous sex anymore. (hell to be honest I can't cut back on sex anymore.) So good luck with your initiative, and if you ever have an initiative for illegitimate children, come back through. The neighborhood is ripe for that.

Thank you for your time.

Timmy

Hey there Timmy,


How's the big guy doing? We are getting along fine here, but I truly wanted to check in on you. I know you are starting school now, and that's always a big change. It's going to be a big change for you every year, even bigger if you move. But fortunately you don't have to worry about that part this year. Still 4th grade is a big year. You are one step closer to jr. high school, and one step away from kindergarten. How is it going. I know it's early, but if there is anything I can do to help you let me know.

I am also wondering about sunday school. I k now they don't assign homework like regular school. And you don't have to think about it except once a week, but is it going okay? I know when I was your age there was plenty I didn't understand, and as your godfather, I feel it's my duty to help you out. I know from experience that just going to church doesn't really help you out with what your faith is all about, so please let me know any questions you have about god. Or something that comes up in sunday school that you don't understand. While I don't understand God and the church completely, I will gladly help you any way I can. I will tell you right now that you will not learn everything you need to understand the church merely by going. If you have questions, ask them. Ask your sunday school teacher, ask me, ask the priest, ask your parents, ask everybody you can think of. There are too many people who miss out on God because they try to answer the big questions themselves. And to be honest sometimes we don't have the answers to the big questions. But it is better to ask the big questions and have help finding the answers than to keep them bottled up inside and finally decide there are no answers.

So that was a little heavy, but on the plus side, I'm going to be seeing you in a month or so. Thanksgiving is coming up, so you better get the old ball out and practice with your dad, because I am going to put you through your paces this year. It's good writing to you, and I am looking forward to seeing you again. Please feel free to write or call me about anything you think you need to talk about. I'm pulling for you kiddo.

with god's and my love,
Uncle Pher