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(Msg. 31) Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:08 am
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Paul Bines wrote:
>That may be the case, but the top right handcorner of Tashkent is starting
>to curl up, and I think you put Azerbaijan un upside-down.
Nothing to do with us, it was like that when we found it, nobody saw
anything, _we didn't sign for it_.
>Oh, and whoever 'dropped' the State Capital of Uzbekistan in the HaHa,
>please remove it.
That _is_ Tashkent. Have you asked the Uzbek Navy?
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(Msg. 32) Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:49 am
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In <1154049038.233271.89560.TakeThisOut@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com> Harry (The
Tailor) wrote:
>RSM Willie Earwig wrote:
>> Pub's open, lads!
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>How big is the pub? Relative to the size of an earwig batallion I
>mean...
Really doesn't matter, since they never go into the pub. If they were to
do so, it would cause no end of trouble. We pass buckets of TS out into
the yard, and what they do with it after that is their business.
Beetle
MA, Cartographer, Bombardier, Weather Witch and Village Storekeeper
Selling atonal apples, and amplified heat, and Pressed Rat's
collection of dog-legs and feet. Coffee mornings a speciality.
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(Msg. 33) Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:49 am
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Beetle wrote:
>Really doesn't matter, since they never go into the pub. If they were to
>do so, it would cause no end of trouble. We pass buckets of TS out into
>the yard, and what they do with it after that is their business.
<sniffily>
We have a perfectly good pub in the barracks, thank you very much.
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(Msg. 34) Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:58 pm
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RSM Willie Earwig wrote:
> Beetle wrote:
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> >Really doesn't matter, since they never go into the pub. If they were to
> >do so, it would cause no end of trouble. We pass buckets of TS out into
> >the yard, and what they do with it after that is their business.
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> <sniffily>
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> We have a perfectly good pub in the barracks, thank you very much.
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> RSM Willie Earwig
Well, that's okay then. If you have a barracks pub, why does Beetle
pass you buckets of TS? To refill the Barracks pub's supplies?
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(Msg. 35) Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:14 pm
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> That _is_ Tashkent.
Whatevah. The top right hand corner is STILL curling up and it is STILL in
the HaHa...
> Have you asked the Uzbek Navy?
They deny having anything to do with moving it and would like to know how
they are going to get it back unaided - I suggested that someone in the
Village with a few million friends might be able to help without
incriminating themselves collectively...
Au Res.,
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(Msg. 36) Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:08 pm
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Paul Bines wrote:
>> That _is_ Tashkent.
>Whatevah. The top right hand corner is STILL curling up and it is STILL in
>the HaHa...
Are you sure that's an actual Tashkent? Faux-Tashkent are very _in_ this
year, at least according to the Earwig Design Department.
>> Have you asked the Uzbek Navy?
>They deny having anything to do with moving it and would like to know how
>they are going to get it back unaided - I suggested that someone in the
>Village with a few million friends might be able to help without
>incriminating themselves collectively...
Well, if you were tendering for a removal contract, that might be
another matter...
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(Msg. 37) Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:05 am
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Harry (The Tailor) wrote:
>Well, that's okay then. If you have a barracks pub, why does Beetle
>pass you buckets of TS? To refill the Barracks pub's supplies?
's'right. And we pay through the spiracles for it, too.
Sometimes when Melody is very busy elsewhere and there's a big
celebration we're allowed into the Lundy's yard, but we don't go inside
at all ever. Not that we mind being Excluded, you understand, even as
the country's biggest minority population...
<brave little sniff>
<attempts to keep straight face>
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(Msg. 38) Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 4:28 pm
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RSM Willie Earwig wrote:
> Annabelle Sampson wrote:
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> >Well I can't have a battalion of Earwigs in the courtyard if I am inviting
> >the BB to the Castle to discuss Christmas arrangements, can I?????
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> First Camouflage Detachment, for'ard Harch!
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> Now all you need to do is explain why there's a saiga in your courtyard.
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> A rather lop-sided and mangy-looking saiga.
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> With earwig-shaped bits falling off.
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> Back to the drawing board, lads...
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> RSM Willie Earwig
Yes, earwig topiary is indeed a fine art, and very hard to master
indeed. A saiga isn't an easy creature to mimic, and I hear the horns
can be a right bugger to do properly. I myself know nothing of it,
unfortunately, as it has not been previously required. I think that you
could do with a talented director, earwig or otherwise, to co-ordinate
your efforts. Anyone in the village with knowledge of earwig topiary,
please step forward now...
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(Msg. 39) Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:15 pm
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Annabelle read
"Cadbury Moose" <please.RemoveThis@do.not.spam.the.moose> wrote in message
news:44C928CD.3B09@do.not.spam.the.moose...
> The Princess announced:
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>> Thank You Diem, and young Ulf.
>>
>> Sergeant Major, Dismiss the men to normal duties if you please....
>
> Is this _wise_, Your Highness? You know what that kind of
> open-ended instruction has been known to lead to.
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> (Have they put Krygystan back yet?)
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> Cadbury.
Well I can't have a battalion of Earwigs in the courtyard if I am inviting
the BB to the Castle to discuss Christmas arrangements, can I????? >> Stay informed about: Erm... Guys... Heads up... |
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(Msg. 40) Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:46 pm
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Annabelle Sampson wrote:
>Well I can't have a battalion of Earwigs in the courtyard if I am inviting
>the BB to the Castle to discuss Christmas arrangements, can I?????
First Camouflage Detachment, for'ard Harch!
Now all you need to do is explain why there's a saiga in your courtyard.
A rather lop-sided and mangy-looking saiga.
With earwig-shaped bits falling off.
Back to the drawing board, lads...
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(Msg. 41) Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:27 am
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Roger Burton West wrote:
> Beetle wrote:
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> >And I think that you probably ought not
> >to take it upon yourself to try to organise people in the village: we have
> >got along quite nicely for a number of years without anybody telling us to
> >volunteer for things.
Are you sure? Only I've got a nice efficiency quiz! Beetle, what do you
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(Msg. 42) Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:10 am
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In <1154302094.340436.193520 DeleteThis @b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Harry (The
Tailor) wrote:
>RSM Willie Earwig wrote:
>> Annabelle Sampson wrote:
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>> >Well I can't have a battalion of Earwigs in the courtyard if I am inviting
>> >the BB to the Castle to discuss Christmas arrangements, can I?????
>>
>> First Camouflage Detachment, for'ard Harch!
>>
>> Now all you need to do is explain why there's a saiga in your courtyard.
>>
>> A rather lop-sided and mangy-looking saiga.
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>> With earwig-shaped bits falling off.
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>> Back to the drawing board, lads...
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>> RSM Willie Earwig
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>Yes, earwig topiary is indeed a fine art, and very hard to master
>indeed. A saiga isn't an easy creature to mimic, and I hear the horns
>can be a right bugger to do properly. I myself know nothing of it,
>unfortunately, as it has not been previously required. I think that you
>could do with a talented director, earwig or otherwise, to co-ordinate
>your efforts. Anyone in the village with knowledge of earwig topiary,
>please step forward now...
I think you may find that the earwigs prefer to deal with these things for
themselves without interference. And I think that you probably ought not
to take it upon yourself to try to organise people in the village: we have
got along quite nicely for a number of years without anybody telling us to
volunteer for things.
Beetle
MA, Cartographer, Bombardier, Weather Witch and Village Storekeeper
Selling atonal apples, and amplified heat, and Pressed Rat's
collection of dog-legs and feet. Coffee mornings a speciality.
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(Msg. 43) Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:08 am
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(Msg. 44) Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:19 pm
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In <20060731120716.568375448537157 RemoveThis @firedrake.org> Firedrake R remarked:
>Beetle wrote:
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>>And I think that you probably ought not to take it upon yourself
>>to try to organise people in the village: we have got along quite
>>nicely for a number of years without anybody telling us to
>>volunteer for things.
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>It can be quite hazardous, too. Remember what happened to the Constable.
Well, he can't *remember* that because he wasn't here, but *I* can! That
was hard work!
And since the Mad Scientist seems to have either moved away or blown
himself up, I might have a bit of trouble doing anything about a similar
fatality these days. His input was essential to the process -- that and
the loan of his large alembic. Though I suppose Nikola could provide the
necessary electrical impulses if it were really essential.
Beetle
MA, Cartographer, Bombardier, Weather Witch and Village Storekeeper
Selling atonal apples, and amplified heat, and Pressed Rat's
collection of dog-legs and feet. Coffee mornings a speciality.
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(Msg. 45) Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:19 pm
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Beetle wrote:
>And since the Mad Scientist seems to have either moved away or blown
>himself up, I might have a bit of trouble doing anything about a similar
>fatality these days. His input was essential to the process -- that and
>the loan of his large alembic. Though I suppose Nikola could provide the
>necessary electrical impulses if it were really essential.
Pah! This so-called "animal magnetism" is simply a passing fad; steam is
clearly the true Vital Force of living creatures.
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