LUNCH LETTERS NOTICE: your letter to mr lunch may be reprinted here or elsewhere * * * BACK TO MR. LUNCH * * * Dear Vivian, I wrote to you some years back to get t shirts for my 2 children and books for others and sent you $1 too much, and for such generosity on my account, you wrote back to say how pleased you were and that you would be able to eat that day, something like that...anyway I digress, My 2 now want to know if there will be any more Mr. Lunch adventures or is he in retirement now? Still keep up the excellent work the pair of you, and hope your kids grow strong and healthy Regards Barny A LETTER IS SENT BACK FROM THE BIRD-CHASING OFFICE Barny, Thanks for the kind words. I have started a Mr. Lunch book, that will be number 4 in the series (my goal for the series, and idea for a full set is: 100) but these things seem to take forever, which is a very long time. Right now I'm writing another Olive book and then we have a couple of others that are almost fully dressed and ready to present to the hungry public. Vivian Walsh Hello Mr. Lunch, My name is Madalym and I'm 13 years old. Sorry to say that I have never read any of your books. I came across your books when I was looking for comics. You look very familiar. I try to think of where I might have seen you, then I remembered I saw a Xmas program about a dog who wanted to be a reindeer and had a penguin for a friend. Was that you or just a look alike? Do you have your own TV show if so was it canceled? Please email me back before I go crazy. Madalyn A LETTER IS SENT BACK FROM THE BIRD-CHASING OFFICE Madalyn Are you truly so saavy? Yes, Olive is a dear member of the extended Lunch family, as a matter of fact, her nick name here is Snacks. She is close to, but seperate from Mr. Lunch. All these dogs are terriors which means canine-wise that they love the earth and love to appear in book form and star in tv specials (but not series.) thanks for writing your fond fan letter, we loved receiving it, Mr. Lunch Dear Mr. Lunch, I am two years old and I love your books. I especially liked when you played the cello. You are a very talented dog. I was happy to see a scientific super cake at my aunt's wedding. How can I make one at home? Could you divulge the formula? Thank you. Isaac Lees A LETTER IS SENT BACK FROM THE BIRD-CHASING OFFICE Dear Mr. Lees, Your Aunt must have had a super wedding. A blast. As everyone knows the surest way to a groom's heart is by putting good multi-flavored cake through the stomach, and then, apparently the sweetness permeates the heart, and you're married! As you've probably guessed, we can't give out the cake receipe--it's too dangerous, Mr. Lunch * * * BACK TO MR. LUNCH * * * Hello, My name is Zach and I am 3 years old. What is your favorite bird? Is it Ambrose? A LETTER IS SENT BACK FROM THE BIRD-CHASING OFFICE Hello Zach Miller, We are happy you have taken the time to send a note over the wires. It arrived at break time. Some of the birds were chatting up on the telephone wires and felt your letter moving through the wire with their feet. You ask me to pick my favorite bird... Hmmmm.... Ambrose is a fine, brave bird. And dedicated too. Falcon, the homing pigeon, is very kind about pointing out where the bird-chasing office is when we've too far out in the woods. Hummingbirds are almost like bugs. There's a duck named Gunhild who risked her neck to help get me out of jail once. I have great respect for the smart Judge Owl...I don't think I could possibly pick a favorite bird. They're all so different, and besides I wouldn't want to hurt the feelings of the big Hawk that lives in the woods. That would be dangerous. Sorry, Mr. Lunch Dear Mr. Lunch: I just read your book MR. LUNCH TAKES A PLANE RIDE. My school assignment is to read a book and write a letter to the author. I hope you can respond so that I may show my teacher. After chasing bird all day, how long do you sleep? I also want to know, how old are you in dog years? Have you ever been in a movie? The part when Mr. Lunch is going and says good-bye to the food, the mirror and the radio. A LETTER IS SENT BACK FROM THE BIRD-CHASING OFFICE Dear Perry Hill, Mr. Lunch finds it interesting that practically the first thing you ask him about is his nap schedule. Interesting that this is what pops into your head when you get the opportunity to write to one of the world's most professional bird-chasers. It makes us, here at the bird-chasing office, think we're dealing with a big sleeper. Yes, it is true, good rest is a key to good bird-chasing...plenty of rest...lots after lunch, and then a bit more later in the afternoon, most of the night, rarely in the morning though -- Mr. Lunch has got to work. Mr. Lunch has never been to a movie, but he recommends them to you. He hears they are excellent. Mr. Lunch has a hard time keeping track of when one dog year ends and a new one begins. Certainly he and his vet have tried to chart out the years...but Mr. Lunch has lost track. And finally, "the part when Mr. Lunch is going and says good-bye to the food, the mirror and the radio," he's doing that to you, right now. Okay Perry, assignment completed, you can take your nap now, signed, Mr. Lunch's coach and typist, Quincy (with advice from Ambrose, the red bird) * * * A nice note was sent to Mr. Lunch by twins, Charlotte and Owen (and their Dad). Somehow their letter was changed into garbled computer nonsense but the following response remained: A LETTER IS SENT BACK FROM THE BIRD-CHASING OFFICE Hey you space twins....and parents. Bad elephant here.....that silly dog left his bird-chasing office unlocked. Don't tell anyone I was here....I am supposed to be in the pokey. Anyway.....can I sell you some nice previously-owned bird seed? ooops....here comes some birds.......gotta go!!!!! sinisterly yours, Count von Papalippa Pacharoni, III, esq. xyz inc. * * * BACK TO MR. LUNCH * * * Dear Mr. Lunch, I really like your website and I was wondering if you have a job other than chasing birds. A LETTER IS SENT BACK FROM THE BIRD-CHASING OFFICE Why, chasing birds is my one true profession, but I do have some sound hobbies. I have taken up the art of bird calls. I hope to be fluent in a number of different bird languages by Spring. My favorite, and best bird call, is the popular Whooping Crane. Happy to hear from you, Mr. Lunch * * * BACK TO MR. LUNCH * * * Dear Mr. Lunch, I like your pictures very much. I wish I was Mr. Lunch so I could have all the fun adventures you have. I want to be a professional bird chaser too someday. Just how does one become a professional bird chaser? Can you recommend any good schools? Can't wait to read your new book Free Lunch. Sincerely, Jasper and Bud Peen A LETTER IS SENT BACK FROM THE BIRD-CHASING OFFICE Jasper and Mr. Bud, Maybe you would enjoy the French Academie de Oiseau avec le Chase. It is fiercely intense and should prepare you for a rich full life sans apprehension. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, we recommend you mail in some drawings of Mr. Lunch and his companions, the birds. May you receive an A plus. Mr. Lunch did not attend this academy. No chien allowed. He is strictly untrained. Good luck with your studies. Always a pleasure to hear from you... Quincy, Mr. Lunch's time keeper Please e-mail Mr. Lunch. he has a whole office of birds standing by. NOTICE: your letter to Mr. Lunch may be reprinted here or elsewhere * BACK TO MR LUNCH * OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST: * * * Space Monkey * * * * * * Store * * * * * * * * * Mr. Lunch * * * * * * * * * Olive * * * * * * * * * Books * * * * * *