As Far As I Can Tell


Dear Boo Boo

I’ve been a big fan of Found Magazine since the first issue years ago. It’s influenced me to pick up discarded notes whenever I see them, though I’ve only run across a few gems. This morning on my walk to school I found this one:

Dear Boo Boo

That was all, the beginning of an unwritten letter to “Boo Boo”. I like thinking about who Boo Boo is and what this letter might have been about. Any ideas? Do you want to try finishing the letter?


 

Comments

… You are still sticky and moist. I wish a scab would form faster. I do not like the greenish-puss wound state that you’re currently in. Love, Jimmy-John

Posted by: e_prime on September 8, 2006 11:39 PM

Dear Boo Boo, Why did you have to close the bait shop? How will I catch any bluefish this year without your help? I suppose that I could dig for my own nightcrawlers but realistically it’s too much work. You were so conveniently located between the tire repair and the Christian book stores. I could drop off the car, pick up the latest installment of “Left Behind” and grab a size large styrofoam box of slightly chilled ‘crawlers. End of an era. You will be missed. Clive Johnstone p.s. — You were also the one who opened my eyes to selling bait through modified soda machines. Genius!

Posted by: Simon on September 10, 2006 8:04 AM

What’s up with you and Ranger Smith? Last night I saw you two at the club. All I can say is that I am crushed. Don’t call me any more, and you can forget about your cut of the picinic baskets. Yogi

Posted by: mark on September 10, 2006 10:03 AM

Dear Boo Boo, Yo, this class is stale. Mr. Nubels breathe sho does stank. I will be rollin out in ‘bout 2 minutes. When U comin over? My grams said it was straight so U betta be bouncin by soon. So U still go wit Latifa? I mean she’s straight but U know I will treet U right…U know U know! U need to write me back 3rd block. holla atacha gurl!

Posted by: emily on September 12, 2006 11:12 AM

i stumbled upon your blog via e_prime’s blog. i will return. i can’t say that i’ve been a fan of “Found” since the beginning, but i did pick up a copy of the “best of” book version after hearing about it several years ago on NPR. love it. i wish i walked more. not too many notes to notice and accumulate driving 85 MPH on 696… =(

Posted by: j.scott on September 18, 2006 11:19 PM

Dear Boo Boo, Simon King is on my trail. He knows too much. If he finds this note, we’re all doomed. I’ve written this in disappearing ink so hopefully all is not lost. Just remember: 9-44-13 NW Fremont and find Lola. Sincerely, Ranch Hand

Posted by: rr on September 19, 2006 2:55 PM


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