On 31-1-2014 13:20, Doctor John wrote:
> On 31/01/14 08:25, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> Just so.
>>
>> [now, where did I get that expression from?]
>>
>> Thomas
>
> Rudyard Kipling?
>
> <wanders off, kipling> Kiple, kiple, kiple
>

No (although it may come from there through the author, who knows). It 
is an expression much used by the people on the continent Essos (across 
from Westeros) in 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George Martin. A huge 
story spread over five huge volumes to date, with two more to be 
published in future. I am almost finishing the fifth volume (A Dance 
with Dragons) and, although I am rather critical about fantasy in 
general, I think this is a major read. The plot is highly elaborate, 
inventive, and surprising; the characters' psychology is mostly sound 
and necessarily complex; the locations are original and believable.

Probably better known by its HBO series name "Game of Thrones". However, 
I always prefer the books over the film, although I have not seen them 
in this case and they are reputedly well made.

Thomas

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