tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post1467204769443114192..comments2023-09-11T02:17:36.977-07:00Comments on Otto's son: Ask The BonesJonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-29576805316406031832017-03-09T06:23:06.556-08:002017-03-09T06:23:06.556-08:00Jenny B., All you have to do is ask.
Shammickite,...Jenny B., All you have to do is ask.<br /><br />Shammickite, I think that's what happens when you name them. They don't like to be pigeon-holed. I'm glad things turned around for you.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-85353802707010541182017-03-09T04:48:30.875-08:002017-03-09T04:48:30.875-08:00Once I was at the site of an ancient monastery in ...Once I was at the site of an ancient monastery in UK, and I found a bone. I kept that bone for a while, calling it my Lucky Monk's Bone, but things kept going wrong in my life, so I threw it away, and life turned around for the better! True story. Which is more than I can say for yours!!!!!Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-9468746766689924862017-03-08T15:35:54.556-08:002017-03-08T15:35:54.556-08:00I might need you to consult the bones for me one d...I might need you to consult the bones for me one day. Jenny Baranickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279021611332864848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-6685525243886076292017-03-07T14:20:34.814-08:002017-03-07T14:20:34.814-08:00onevikinggirl, They can only tell what will happen...onevikinggirl, They can only tell what will happen, not change it. So far, at least. We could use some magical white stuff here,too. Let me know how it turns out.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-71720606559589267832017-03-07T13:45:18.154-08:002017-03-07T13:45:18.154-08:00If your bones would tell my present to include sum...If your bones would tell my present to include summer weather and peacocks and my future to include long plane rides, say on Thursday and then next week, and then some magical white stuff to fall on my head, they would be so right! I just knew it!Onevikinggirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332629675054714173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-18624539453652427582017-03-07T13:29:51.617-08:002017-03-07T13:29:51.617-08:00ABFTS, Drinking coffee with the bones in the cup c...ABFTS, Drinking coffee with the bones in the cup could be very unpredictable. Karma could go either way. Good to check your cup before you pour.<br /><br />Robyn, I'll see what I can do for your love life. I'll try and filter out the strange men that are drawn to you, but I hope that doesn't cut into your writing material too deeply. <br /><br />Blog Fodder, If I win the lottery I'll share some with everyone who comments here. A good Fortune Teller can be a very scary person.<br /><br />Bill the Butcher, The smoke shifter was an item most new members of our scout troop had to go find (We were about 11 or 12 years old at the time). No one ever did. Whisky bottle spirits have been known to haunt a person.<br /><br />Ol'Buzzard, I have looked the crone in the eye and laughed. I have had to buy my pants larger ever since in order to keep my tail tucked in.<br /><br />JACKIESUE, I've always been convinced you had magical powers. For example, how did you KNOW to hit the wall just right? See what I mean? Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-22941513740960274292017-03-07T12:18:18.887-08:002017-03-07T12:18:18.887-08:00when my 2 sons were little we lived in this apt an...when my 2 sons were little we lived in this apt and the wiring was wonky on one of the light switches and I had figured out if I hit the wall just right the light would come on or go off..I had my 2 sons convinced I had magical powers and controlled light..yellowdoggrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906624317290990109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-41627743892958370232017-03-07T08:58:37.465-08:002017-03-07T08:58:37.465-08:00I thought casting bones was done by the crone of d...I thought casting bones was done by the crone of death? <br />the Ol'BuzzardOl'Buzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075162476463971258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-40216025109947332292017-03-07T03:42:17.288-08:002017-03-07T03:42:17.288-08:00What's a smoke shifter, left handed or otherwi...What's a smoke shifter, left handed or otherwise?<br /><br />You could find a lot of spirits in a whisky bottle :DBill the Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436195659154078021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-87818560159711248602017-03-07T03:42:01.660-08:002017-03-07T03:42:01.660-08:00What a wonderful story. I am sure the young lad n...What a wonderful story. I am sure the young lad never heard you and will believe in magic which is a good thing. Now if we hear of you winning the lottery with those bones, I think more of us will believe.<br /><br />A friend of mine read my fortune in Tarot Cards about 20 years ago. Scared the shit out of me, they were so accurate. Never had the nerve to go back for a reread.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-73595242382688341982017-03-06T20:45:32.284-08:002017-03-06T20:45:32.284-08:00Great work. You're a convincing wizard to this...Great work. You're a convincing wizard to this 50 year old woman too. ;~)Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-64028794046121945612017-03-06T20:36:47.588-08:002017-03-06T20:36:47.588-08:00Bravo! What a hilariously whimsical story. I loved...Bravo! What a hilariously whimsical story. I loved every bit of this. <br /><br />...Or did I? Maybe best to consult the bones.<br /><br />(Note: as a coffee fiend, I could never leave bones in a coffee cup, because I'd end up pouring coffee over it and drinking them, which cannot be good for karma)A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-49454697109377581302017-03-06T06:46:17.756-08:002017-03-06T06:46:17.756-08:00jenny_o, I hope he does. It is good to keep magic ...jenny_o, I hope he does. It is good to keep magic alive in a child's mind.<br /><br />Tom Sightings, When I look at myself I am either dumbfounded or I start laughing uncontrollably.<br /><br />Debra, I don't think he heard the truth as he was still awestruck and happy to know where his jacket was. Learning the Runes is one of those things I have always wanted to do. Need to make it more of a priority.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-24167437264996163492017-03-05T18:56:36.774-08:002017-03-05T18:56:36.774-08:00Awwww! I wish you had let the grandson continue to...Awwww! I wish you had let the grandson continue to believe in your wizard skill of reading the bone oracles. There isn't enough magic in this world!<br /><br />I had a girlfriend 30 years ago who was an expert rune reader. I recently bought a lovely set of wooden runes from a Germanic witch on Etsy. Now I just need a book or something.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-88224612990562664802017-03-05T18:33:25.262-08:002017-03-05T18:33:25.262-08:00Great story. I'd be looking at you in awe and ...Great story. I'd be looking at you in awe and amazement too.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-46413668656586321012017-03-05T16:28:57.825-08:002017-03-05T16:28:57.825-08:00The bones sound like a wayback Magic 8 Ball :)
Th...The bones sound like a wayback Magic 8 Ball :)<br /><br />That little guy is going to remember you forever, you know that, don't you?jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-31607783019533911222017-03-05T16:11:59.151-08:002017-03-05T16:11:59.151-08:00Pixel Peeper, Brilliant! Retirement, here I come!
...Pixel Peeper, Brilliant! Retirement, here I come!<br /><br />Onevikinggirl, From my ornithological experience I can often tell what kind of rodent an owl is eating by the regurgitated pellet. The dental configuration is unique to species. There is always a story in the bones. :) Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-28016835636569071392017-03-05T14:41:49.119-08:002017-03-05T14:41:49.119-08:00From my archaeology experience, I know that bones ...From my archaeology experience, I know that bones tell a story. Usually about somebody's dinner.<br /><br />(I love your stories, keep them coming!)Onevikinggirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332629675054714173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-26018085067032159752017-03-05T14:30:08.088-08:002017-03-05T14:30:08.088-08:00Of the many things I have, money is not one of the...<i>Of the many things I have, money is not one of them.</i> Let me solve this issue for you:<br /><br />Take your cup of bones into an ethnic part of town, set up shop in an old house, hang out a sign that says something like "medium" ("rare" or "well-done" don't work as well) and charge $75 for a 20-minute reading.<br /><br />You're welcome.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-36562054695310348212017-03-05T14:20:52.906-08:002017-03-05T14:20:52.906-08:00Ms. Moon, Thanks!
anne marie, I am surprised you ...Ms. Moon, Thanks!<br /><br />anne marie, I am surprised you didn't make a joke! :)<br /><br />Sioux, I honestly don't think the kid even heard us judging by his continuing reaction.<br /><br />Jennifer, I'll see what I can do. I'll let you know what I find out.<br /><br />Harry, I swear these questions come on a regular basis. I have to try and be nice no matter how stupid the questions are. I give a lot more quarter to those who ask, "This may be a stupid question, but..." I spend a LOT more time helping them.<br /><br />Ahab, I had an idea, but I still had to look it up to be sure.<br /><br />Diane, I hope you don't mind if I borrow that answer. <br /><br />Elephant's Child, Or an Oracle. Everyone needs one once in a while.<br /><br />Gorilla B, I'm pretty fair at mimicking sounds foreign words. How do I apply?<br />Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-56406302805162714072017-03-05T14:03:55.660-08:002017-03-05T14:03:55.660-08:00All you need to do now is learn a few spooky chant...All you need to do now is learn a few spooky chants and you'll be ready to fill the witch doctor vacancy in my neighbourhood.Gorilla Bananashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044093013423635830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-48784807831783276172017-03-05T12:52:50.797-08:002017-03-05T12:52:50.797-08:00Everyone needs a wizard. And everyone should be o...Everyone needs a wizard. And everyone should be one too - to someone. For someone.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-29185363515549957002017-03-05T11:02:08.995-08:002017-03-05T11:02:08.995-08:00That's cute - it's nice to have at least o...That's cute - it's nice to have at least one person in the world who thinks you're a wizard! So far the best response I've heard to a nagging customer was "It'll be in on the second Tuesday of next week, guaranteed!" Kinda shuts down the conversation.Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-69126546248486575382017-03-05T09:23:42.578-08:002017-03-05T09:23:42.578-08:00Jono, you bewitching scapulimancer!Jono, you bewitching scapulimancer!Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675629709031865432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-22422978036649578132017-03-05T08:24:06.403-08:002017-03-05T08:24:06.403-08:00This made me laugh pretty hard - particularly the ...This made me laugh pretty hard - particularly the part where you responded to the inquiry about arrival dates.<br /><br />A few years back, I researched different methods of scrying like crystal balls and ouija boards. It's all very interesting, but unfortunately, my skepticism and laziness combined to make further research impossible.Harry Hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176265571549991218noreply@blogger.com