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Pick a line and like a hooked fish run with it

contest by John Lawless

I was having a beer at the bar then she walked in It was more of a strut with the sway of her hips. Her ruby red lips were made for kissing In the mirror behind the bar I caught her looking at me and raised my glass. She waited a while before she sat beside me. She ordered whiskey, neat Smelled like lavender and honey and I'd bet money she'd talk to me before I'd say a word to her. I thought - 'which of us is using the best bait.' I got a nibble when she asked what I was drinking. I turned my head but all I said was, 'a cold one.' Her great big gorgeous green eyes would've caught me if I was a fish. "Don't talk much, do you? Or maybe you have 'issues." She questioned my "manhood." I stood to adjust my pants and her eyes bit my fly. I told her, "My eyes are up here." She smiled as I reeled her in.

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Date: 5/9/2024 4:04:00 PM
Mark, wonderfully entertaining, love the ending!
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Date: 5/8/2024 9:46:00 AM
haha love your sense of humor Mark!!!
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Date: 5/7/2024 5:30:00 PM
Mark, your humor has been sorely missed. I've no doubt this is a guy's point of view. If she hadn't spoken first, would you have given in? If that puts you on the spot...I'm not sorry ;-)
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/8/2024 7:12:00 AM
I have to say no so you won't tell my wife. lol Lin Thanks
Date: 5/7/2024 4:21:00 PM
ha ha ha you reeled me in with your story and i'm hooked on the humour here Mark! hugs jan xx
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/8/2024 7:12:00 AM
ha you're not a fish. Thanks Jan

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