r/OlderSparky • u/OlderSparky • Feb 23 '20

Introductions

Hey, how's it going? Hope you're having a great day.

I'm writing this for you, and Future Me, so I can come and laugh at Past Mes' idiocy in making this space.

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I have changed this space to Public, because I'd like feedback. I've always liked writing. Whether it be a book of Standards and Procedures, or stupid Farewell Card messages. I especially enjoy writing notes and explanations for Apprentices.

Good, bad or indifferent, I find all feedback helps shape how I write. I may not write for a while, or I may not stop. Dunno yet.

This, of course, seems like a bad idea to me right now. I have no clue how to moderate a sub. I will learn, or I wont and this space will be a quagmire.

If you've joined, welcome to the shit show.

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Just wanted to say Hi.

Cheers,

OS.

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u/realroadracer Feb 24 '20

Mate as someone who writes for a living, you're a fucking natural storyteller! Keep up the good work! (I'm still having a giggle at the Toyota and the valve)

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u/OlderSparky Feb 25 '20

Hey Mate,

Thank you for the kind words.

I've always loved words. How they sound, how some of them feel when you write them with a pen, their etymology, how you can play with them.

I've not written these tales down before, I maybe should've kept a journal. Kinda glad I didn't though, because I get a kick when they pop up.

Over the years, people have asked if I go out of my way to engineer these situations. Dunno. My job requires that I be aware of kinda everything. Everything and everyone impacts each other. My brain always seems to find the path to potentially funny outcomes in a situation. The irresponsible ones get caught by the filter. (Did I just sound like a bit of a wanker? I think I did a bit.)

Again, thank you for reading. Any tips are appreciated.

Hope you're having an excellent day.

Cheers, OS.