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Bert Barling
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Bert Barling

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Genre
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Weird Western

Member Since
May 2012

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Bert Barling is a ham radio enthusiast, student of science, retired pumpkin farmer, and occasional writer. At one point in time, he was certified to give CPR and general first aid, but has since let the certification expire. It is unlikely that he will renew it. He also isn't actually a ham radio enthusiast, but still thinks they are "pretty darn neat." ...more

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Average rating: 4.25 · 4 ratings · 4 reviews · 2 distinct works
Act I: Tinder and Tear (Emp...
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message 7: by Bert
Jan 29, 2013 07:43PM

Bert Barling Touché, Bert.

Touché.


message 6: by Bert
Jan 29, 2013 07:42PM

Bert Barling It's a'ight. We're cool, Bert. Besides, you're probably right. Most likely that guy is crazy. I bet he even sits at his computer writing out internet conversations to himself.


message 5: by Bert
Jan 29, 2013 07:41PM

Bert Barling I'm sorry, Bert. I didn't mean to offend.


message 4: by Bert
Jan 29, 2013 07:40PM

Bert Barling Yes, Bert, I know how far away the moon is from the Earth. I'm not a child and don't like the tone you're taking with me.


message 3: by Bert
Jan 29, 2013 07:39PM

Bert Barling What? That guy? I have no idea who that guy is, Bert. What if he's some crazy person? What if he, like, brushes his teeth with mustard or drives an owl to work. His work is on the moon, you know. Or, well, it probably is. And that's a long way for an owl to fly.


message 2: by Bert
Jan 29, 2013 07:37PM

Bert Barling Yes, Bert, I noticed. Why didn't you accept those friend notices? See that little icon of the two grey people with the red-boxed number 1 in it? That guy wants to be your friend.


message 1: by Bert
Jan 29, 2013 07:36PM

Bert Barling You have no friends, Bert.


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