Am 28.09.2014 16:50, schrieb Doctor John:
> On 28/09/14 13:58, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> My lord Cardinal. The queues at the most holy of warehouses, (Blessed be
>> to the name of IM. [chants] Inventory Management) were beyond even my
>> powers to avoid. Even with the holly sixpence you gave me for going.
>> There is nothing else but to use
>>
>> The Frankie Howard joke book.
>>
>> [Sotto voce and turns away] May God have mercy. Did you notice his
>> sandal size?
>>
>
> So! I am surrounded by incompetents and idiots. Prepare the Cliff
> Richards playlist... But first play 99 Red Balloons

[Singing in a foreign language to the tune]

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On 29/09/2014 00:40, clipka wrote:
> Am 28.09.2014 16:50, schrieb Doctor John:

>> So! I am surrounded by incompetents and idiots. Prepare the Cliff
>> Richards playlist... But first play 99 Red Balloons
>
> [Singing in a foreign language to the tune]
>

He also marches to the beat of a different drum. ;-)

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     Stephen

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Am 29.09.2014 02:04, schrieb Stephen:
> On 29/09/2014 00:40, clipka wrote:
>> Am 28.09.2014 16:50, schrieb Doctor John:
>
>>> So! I am surrounded by incompetents and idiots. Prepare the Cliff
>>> Richards playlist... But first play 99 Red Balloons
>>
>> [Singing in a foreign language to the tune]
>
> He also marches to the beat of a different drum. ;-)

No, doesn't. No marching involved.

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On 28-9-2014 17:38, Doctor John wrote:
> On 28/09/14 15:50, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>> So! I am surrounded by incompetents and idiots. Prepare the Cliff
>> Richards playlist... But first play 99 Red Balloons
>>
>> Mwahhahhahhah!
>>
>> John
>>
>
> [A bubbling sound is heard from the cask. Also a faint hiccup}
>

[groan] Oh no! Not 99 Red Balloons! Please dear God! /not/ 99 Red Balloons!

[plunges below Amontillado surface]

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On 29/09/14 08:28, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> 
> [groan] Oh no! Not 99 Red Balloons! Please dear God! /not/ 99 Red Balloons!
> 
> [plunges below Amontillado surface]
> 

I think we shall turn the volume up ... and place the speakers on top of
that cask of amontillado.

John
-- 
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It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children

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On 29/09/14 08:39, Doctor John wrote:
> 
> I think we shall turn the volume up ... and place the speakers on top of
> that cask of amontillado.
> 
> John
> 

<voice from behind>
Sometimes, your eminence, you can be a real bastard.

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On 29/09/2014 09:04, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/14 08:39, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>> I think we shall turn the volume up ... and place the speakers on top of
>> that cask of amontillado.
>>
>> John
>>
>
> <voice from behind>
> Sometimes, your eminence, you can be a real bastard.
>

Too silly. :-)

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     Stephen

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On 29-9-2014 10:04, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/14 08:39, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>> I think we shall turn the volume up ... and place the speakers on top of
>> that cask of amontillado.
>>
>> John
>>
>
> <voice from behind>
> Sometimes, your eminence, you can be a real bastard.
>

[Suddenly, the cask explodes, and in a wave of Amontillado, Father 
Thomas roles to the feet of the Cardinal. Heady fumes spread through the 
vaults. The torches splutter]

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum! Vade Retro Satanas! Devil! /You/ are the devil in 
Cardinal's disguise! I recognize you, despite your large splaying feet! 
I recognize you for your love of 99 Red Balloons!

Father Thomas

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On 29/09/14 13:18, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> 
> [Suddenly, the cask explodes, and in a wave of Amontillado, Father
> Thomas roles to the feet of the Cardinal. Heady fumes spread through the
> vaults. The torches splutter]
> 
> Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum! Vade Retro Satanas! Devil! /You/ are the devil in
> Cardinal's disguise! I recognize you, despite your large splaying feet!
> I recognize you for your love of 99 Red Balloons!
> 

Ah! Father Thomas. How nice of you to join us.

You appear to be somewhat wet. If you would just come to this handy
stake we shall soon have you dried off.

Cardinal John (fumbling in pocket for lighter)
-- 
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You hold it in trust for your children

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On 29-9-2014 16:16, Doctor John wrote:
> Ah! Father Thomas. How nice of you to join us.
>
> You appear to be somewhat wet. If you would just come to this handy
> stake we shall soon have you dried off.
>
> Cardinal John (fumbling in pocket for lighter)
>

Back! Back I say! You are him indeed! The Beelzebub Lord of the 
subterranean fires! Him of the split hooves and forked tongue! Him of 
the scaly tail and horned brow! Fi! Fi indeed! You betrayed yourself 
indeed! Indeed you did, with the 99 Balloons! Ha! Do I not know indeed 
the 99 names of Beelzebub? The names from Azrazel to Zyrzazel?

Lay off you slime! Lay off I say!

[makes cryptic sign with left hand]

Father Thomas

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On 29/09/14 15:32, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> 
> Back! Back I say! You are him indeed! The Beelzebub Lord of the
> subterranean fires! Him of the split hooves and forked tongue! Him of
> the scaly tail and horned brow! Fi! Fi indeed! You betrayed yourself
> indeed! Indeed you did, with the 99 Balloons! Ha! Do I not know indeed
> the 99 names of Beelzebub? The names from Azrazel to Zyrzazel?
> 
> Lay off you slime! Lay off I say!
> 
> [makes cryptic sign with left hand]
> 

Ha! You are hoist by your own petard. You used your left hand.

Minions, seize him and bind him tightly.

Now, Brothers Clipka and Stephen, if you would just sign these
confessions of heresy we might find it in our heart to deal with you
leniently.

Cardinal John (with his fingers crossed behind his back)
-- 
Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children

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On 29-9-2014 16:46, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/14 15:32, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>
>> Back! Back I say! You are him indeed! The Beelzebub Lord of the
>> subterranean fires! Him of the split hooves and forked tongue! Him of
>> the scaly tail and horned brow! Fi! Fi indeed! You betrayed yourself
>> indeed! Indeed you did, with the 99 Balloons! Ha! Do I not know indeed
>> the 99 names of Beelzebub? The names from Azrazel to Zyrzazel?
>>
>> Lay off you slime! Lay off I say!
>>
>> [makes cryptic sign with left hand]
>>
>
> Ha! You are hoist by your own petard. You used your left hand.
>
> Minions, seize him and bind him tightly.
>
> Now, Brothers Clipka and Stephen, if you would just sign these
> confessions of heresy we might find it in our heart to deal with you
> leniently.
>
> Cardinal John (with his fingers crossed behind his back)
>

The right hand is for our sweet Saviour! The left is for the arse!

Father Thomas

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On 29/09/2014 15:32, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> Him of the split hooves and forked tongue! Him of the scaly tail and
> horned brow!

I knew that I should not have publish that photograph. Sorry Fiendish 
Doctor.

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     Stephen

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On 29/09/2014 15:46, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/14 15:32, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>
>> Back! Back I say! You are him indeed! The Beelzebub Lord of the
>> subterranean fires! Him of the split hooves and forked tongue! Him of
>> the scaly tail and horned brow! Fi! Fi indeed! You betrayed yourself
>> indeed! Indeed you did, with the 99 Balloons! Ha! Do I not know indeed
>> the 99 names of Beelzebub? The names from Azrazel to Zyrzazel?
>>
>> Lay off you slime! Lay off I say!
>>
>> [makes cryptic sign with left hand]
>>
>
> Ha! You are hoist by your own petard. You used your left hand.
>
> Minions, seize him and bind him tightly.
>
> Now, Brothers Clipka and Stephen, if you would just sign these
> confessions of heresy we might find it in our heart to deal with you
> leniently.
>
> Cardinal John (with his fingers crossed behind his back)
>

The name is Billy not silly and it is definitely time for your pills. Nurse!


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Regards
     Stephen

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On 29/09/2014 16:00, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>
> The right hand is for our sweet Saviour! The left is for the arse!

Bravo!
He walked right into that one.

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Regards
     Stephen

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On 29/09/14 16:00, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>
> 
> The right hand is for our sweet Saviour! The left is for the arse!
> 
> Father Thomas
> 

[A crash of thunder and a lightning bolt strikes the ground mid-way
between Father Thomas and Cardinal John]

Disembodied voice: BUGGER, MISSED!

Cardinal John: Jesus Christ!

Disembodied voice: Close but no coconut!

Cardinal John
-- 
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On 29-9-2014 17:37, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/14 16:00, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>>
>>
>> The right hand is for our sweet Saviour! The left is for the arse!
>>
>> Father Thomas
>>
>
> [A crash of thunder and a lightning bolt strikes the ground mid-way
> between Father Thomas and Cardinal John]
>
> Disembodied voice: BUGGER, MISSED!
>
> Cardinal John: Jesus Christ!
>
> Disembodied voice: Close but no coconut!
>
> Cardinal John
>

[Authoritative voice in the background: Cut! Cut!]

What now? Not satisfied again? [aside to John] He wanted over-the-top 
and he got over-the-top, dammit!

[shivers] That foul weak tea in the cask will be my death. I am freezing!

[aside to Stephen] Do you still have some of that Grouse in your flask?

Thomas

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On 29-9-2014 17:28, Stephen wrote:
> On 29/09/2014 15:32, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> Him of the split hooves and forked tongue! Him of the scaly tail and
>> horned brow!
>
> I knew that I should not have publish that photograph. Sorry Fiendish
> Doctor.
>

It is all over the internet now.

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On 30/09/2014 08:20, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 29-9-2014 17:37, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 29/09/14 16:00, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>>>
>>>
>>> The right hand is for our sweet Saviour! The left is for the arse!
>>>
>>> Father Thomas
>>>
>>
>> [A crash of thunder and a lightning bolt strikes the ground mid-way
>> between Father Thomas and Cardinal John]
>>
>> Disembodied voice: BUGGER, MISSED!
>>
>> Cardinal John: Jesus Christ!
>>
>> Disembodied voice: Close but no coconut!
>>
>> Cardinal John
>>
>
> [Authoritative voice in the background: Cut! Cut!]
>
> What now? Not satisfied again? [aside to John] He wanted over-the-top
> and he got over-the-top, dammit!
>

Director! He couldn't direct a Salvation Army picnic.

> [shivers] That foul weak tea in the cask will be my death. I am freezing!
>
> [aside to Stephen] Do you still have some of that Grouse in your flask?
>

Of course, of course. But John will have some of the expensive stuff. 
That tastes like your Dutch Cigarettes, smell.

[to John] Well?

[aside to Thomas] Deep pockets and short arms.


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Regards
     Stephen

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On 30/09/14 10:18, Stephen wrote:
> 
> Director! He couldn't direct a Salvation Army picnic.
> 
>> [shivers] That foul weak tea in the cask will be my death. I am freezing!
>>
>> [aside to Stephen] Do you still have some of that Grouse in your flask?
>>
> 
> Of course, of course. But John will have some of the expensive stuff.
> That tastes like your Dutch Cigarettes, smell.
> 
> [to John] Well?
> 
> [aside to Thomas] Deep pockets and short arms.
> 

[ignores comment, proffers flask filled with Lagavulin]

Come on, lads, let's go to the pub.

[Exits sound-stage followed by all]

[Shouts over shoulder as they depart] Oi, Tarantino, we'll be in the
Bios and Bootstrap when you need us.

John
-- 
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It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children

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On 30/09/2014 10:32, Doctor John wrote:
> On 30/09/14 10:18, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> Director! He couldn't direct a Salvation Army picnic.
>>
>>> [shivers] That foul weak tea in the cask will be my death. I am freezing!
>>>
>>> [aside to Stephen] Do you still have some of that Grouse in your flask?
>>>
>>
>> Of course, of course. But John will have some of the expensive stuff.
>> That tastes like your Dutch Cigarettes, smell.
>>
>> [to John] Well?
>>
>> [aside to Thomas] Deep pockets and short arms.
>>
>
> [ignores comment, proffers flask filled with Lagavulin]
>

It works every time :-D

> Come on, lads, let's go to the pub.
>

The best thing we can do in the circumstances.


> [Exits sound-stage followed by all]
>
> [Shouts over shoulder as they depart] Oi, Tarantino, we'll be in the
> Bios and Bootstrap when you need us.
>

If the Kat is joining us. We better go to the lounge. "The walking zeroes"


[sings] Hi diddly dee a Webblie's* life for me"



* Information Workers of the World Wide Web

Ken Macloud http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_MacLeod#Writing

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Regards
     Stephen

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On 30-9-2014 13:11, Stephen wrote:
> On 30/09/2014 10:32, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 30/09/14 10:18, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>> Director! He couldn't direct a Salvation Army picnic.
>>>
>>>> [shivers] That foul weak tea in the cask will be my death. I am
>>>> freezing!
>>>>
>>>> [aside to Stephen] Do you still have some of that Grouse in your flask?
>>>>
>>>
>>> Of course, of course. But John will have some of the expensive stuff.
>>> That tastes like your Dutch Cigarettes, smell.
>>>
>>> [to John] Well?
>>>
>>> [aside to Thomas] Deep pockets and short arms.
>>>
>>
>> [ignores comment, proffers flask filled with Lagavulin]
>>
>
> It works every time :-D

Truth be said: the Lagavulin tastes better /after/ the Grouse than 
/before/. Haw! Haw! Haw! :-D

>
>> Come on, lads, let's go to the pub.
>>
>
> The best thing we can do in the circumstances.

Yes indeed. By the way, I still have that steaming frock on me. Won't 
they refuse me?

>
>
>> [Exits sound-stage followed by all]
>>
>> [Shouts over shoulder as they depart] Oi, Tarantino, we'll be in the
>> Bios and Bootstrap when you need us.
>>

Haw! Haw! Haw! Serves him right!
I'm getting sick of the guy. Maybe I should go back to the good old 
stage. [takes on drama voice] To Be or Not To Be In Yonder Pub. That's 
The Golden Question of 1000 Pounds. Haw! Haw! [cough] Hraw!

>
> If the Kat is joining us. We better go to the lounge. "The walking zeroes"
>
>
> [sings] Hi diddly dee a Webblie's* life for me"
>

Maybe we should go to New Mars? If they accept fools. :-D

>
>
> * Information Workers of the World Wide Web
>
> Ken Macloud http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_MacLeod#Writing
>

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On 30/09/14 15:25, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> 
> Truth be said: the Lagavulin tastes better /after/ the Grouse than
> /before/. Haw! Haw! Haw! :-D
> 

Indeed, like many of the great pleasures of life, you need to be weaned
on to it.

> 
> Yes indeed. By the way, I still have that steaming frock on me. Won't
> they refuse me?
> 

When was the last time you were in the B & B? The management has
changed; they're all recovering sys-admins now ... and, even better,
they've kept on the delectable Araminta Binter-Van Gorkum-Splinter as
barmaid.

> Haw! Haw! Haw! Serves him right!
> I'm getting sick of the guy. Maybe I should go back to the good old
> stage. [takes on drama voice] To Be or Not To Be In Yonder Pub. That's
> The Golden Question of 1000 Pounds. Haw! Haw! [cough] Hraw!
> 

If I was you, I'd mix a little more tobacco with those unusual green
herbs you're smoking ;-)

John (running to the bar and getting the first round in before Stephen
can say anything)
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On 30/09/2014 23:07, Doctor John wrote:
> John (running to the bar and getting the first round in before Stephen
> can say anything)

Mine's a Lovelace and lemonade

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     Stephen

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On 01/10/14 00:03, Stephen wrote:
> On 30/09/2014 23:07, Doctor John wrote:
>> John (running to the bar and getting the first round in before Stephen
>> can say anything)
> 
> Mine's a Lovelace and lemonade
> 

Too late. You'll have a Lagavulin and like it.

John McJohn of that Ilk
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On 1-10-2014 0:07, Doctor John wrote:
> If I was you, I'd mix a little more tobacco with those unusual green
> herbs you're smoking ;-)

That's what my gp is telling me too.

Thomas

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