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Wendy Weitzel's avatar

It’s on my calendar! I’ll mention it in my column too.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

That would be great, Wendy.

Thanks a million.

Feels like another launch party

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Ted's avatar

You had me at cheeseburger with extra mayo

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Bob Dunning's avatar

I may have one delivered to the stage, Ted

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erin dunning's avatar

should i wear my Beat Bobby sweatshirt?

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Absolutely required dress

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Austin Kerr's avatar

Any chance the event will be on the radio?

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Probably not, but there is a possibility it will be filmed and posted.

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Stephen Fairclough's avatar

Thanks for writing, I love connection to home.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Thanks Stephen.

Where are you now?

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Catherine LeBlanc's avatar

So thankful for your resurrection, Bob! And so bummed to be missing this event: I’ll likely be stuck on I-5 right at that time (what a great way to spend Mother’s Day). Break a leg!

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Bob Dunning's avatar

I'm pretty sure the whole event will be televised live on CBS, with Walter Cronkite narrating. Have a great trip wherever you're going.

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Catherine LeBlanc's avatar

Wow, you’re really moving up in the world! I’ll sign in from on the road (home from our first trip to see Dear Daughter in her new digs ❤️). Thanks for all you do!

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Where are Dear Daughter's new digs?

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Catherine LeBlanc's avatar

Claremont! Long drive down, then back up I-5. Happy to be with her on Mother’s Day weekend 🥰

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Have the best trip ever, Catherine. Such a joy to be together on Mother's Day.

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Catherine LeBlanc's avatar

Thank you, and I appreciate your kindness, Bob! Hope there is lots of great celebration at your house this weekend too 🥰

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Bob Dunning's avatar

There will be. When I saw your words "Bob! Hope" I thought maybe Bob Hope was coming to Mother's Day dinner.

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John Crowe's avatar

Well, crap. This sounds like a world of fun, but we have a concert at 2:00 at the Mondavi. Otherwise, we’d certainly be there, Bob. Now about that Oxford comma, if we’re late getting to Sudwerks there’s always the possibility we could eat shoots and run, I suppose.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

We'll save you some shoots.

Leave the Mondavi at 3:45 and you'll be there in plenty of time. Or get there at intermission around 5, grab a beer and act like you've been there the whole time. I won't tell.

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Bob Welch's avatar

Sounds like a great event. I'd be there in a heartbeat if I didn't live in Oregon. We're living parallel lives, Bob. When I tried to get publicity for a new book, my former paper in Eugene wouldn't even return my calls. Oh, well. Have fun!

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Those reading this should know, Bob, that I used to subscribe to the Register Guard specifically to read your stuff. You are a great story teller. Your stuff on the Pacific Crest Trail is legendary. Glad your Substack is so successful. I'll meet you halfway for a cup of coffee at the Hi-Lo in Weed.

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Donna O’Quinn's avatar

Oh, wish I could be there! I would love it and how I would love to see your bride ❤️

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Bob Dunning's avatar

She wishes she could see you, too, Donna

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andrew Newman CPA's avatar

I smell controversy! Celebrating a man on the national day of mothers

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Bill Weisgerber's avatar

Unfortunately, we’ll be in AZ for Mother’s Day🏜️…and, we’ll truly miss attending the festivities, humor, and cheeseburgers. (BTW: there IS a local chain near us there, called, “Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers” 🍺🍔. Perhaps we’ll pull in and read a selection of your work🤔💭). Congratulations on your 1st anniversary as The Wary One, Bob….it’s been a wonderful ride—particularly with the unrestricted number of pieces you’re allowed to write😜. Looking forward to many more years to come. Reminder: sleep with the script under your pillow, no whistling in the dressing room, only say “the Scottish play” (not “MacBeth”), and break a leg.🙏🏼

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Peter Lillington's avatar

Going to be a great time Bob…!!

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