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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 7 Sep 2016 14:39:29
Message: <57d05ee1$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/7/2016 5:04 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:09:03 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 9/7/2016 11:10 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 07/09/16 09:43, Stephen wrote:
>>>> On 9/6/2016 8:27 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>> On Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:52:37 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Oval
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bebop Man!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Russell Square.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hip, very hip.
>>>>>
>>>>> Two hips?  What a waist. :)
>>>>
>>>> Two hips and no hurrah?
>>>>
>>>> Tisk tisk.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Trying to think of an appropriate response, but totally failing.
>>>
>>> So I'll just make a move:
>>> Westminster
>>>
>>>
>> Playing close to home, smart.
>>
>> Vauxhall
>
> I have banana bread....so Baker Street.
>
>
>

We have an anniversary. Pudding Lane's the hotspot so Monument.


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     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 7 Sep 2016 15:01:13
Message: <57d063f9$1@news.povray.org>
On 07/09/16 19:39, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/7/2016 5:04 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:09:03 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 9/7/2016 11:10 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> On 07/09/16 09:43, Stephen wrote:
>>>>> On 9/6/2016 8:27 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>>> On Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:52:37 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Oval
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bebop Man!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Russell Square.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hip, very hip.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Two hips?  What a waist. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> Two hips and no hurrah?
>>>>>
>>>>> Tisk tisk.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Trying to think of an appropriate response, but totally failing.
>>>>
>>>> So I'll just make a move:
>>>> Westminster
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Playing close to home, smart.
>>>
>>> Vauxhall
>>
>> I have banana bread....so Baker Street.
>>
>>
>>
> 
> We have an anniversary. Pudding Lane's the hotspot so Monument.
> 

Clever move, but not as clever as:
Temple

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Stephen
Subject: Short leg on.
Date: 7 Sep 2016 15:11:26
Message: <57d0665e$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/7/2016 8:01 PM, Doctor John wrote:

>>>
>>> I have banana bread....so Baker Street.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> We have an anniversary. Pudding Lane's the hotspot so Monument.
>>
>
> Clever move, but not as clever as:
> Temple
>

You have the advantage of home ground, sir.

Put the blockers on Jim. I warrant.


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     Stephen


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 7 Sep 2016 16:43:42
Message: <57d07bfe@news.povray.org>
On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:11:25 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 9/7/2016 8:01 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> 
> 
>>>> I have banana bread....so Baker Street.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> We have an anniversary. Pudding Lane's the hotspot so Monument.
>>>
>>>
>> Clever move, but not as clever as:
>> Temple
>>
>>
> You have the advantage of home ground, sir.

Indeed.

> Put the blockers on Jim. I warrant.

Oh, I think so as well.  Going to shut that down with a royal decree from 
Victoria.

Jim



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"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 7 Sep 2016 17:36:29
Message: <57d0885d$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/7/2016 9:43 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Put the blockers on Jim. I warrant.
> Oh, I think so as well.  Going to shut that down with a royal decree from
> Victoria.

Almost a royal flush. So Samantha tells me. ;)


Let's serpentine to Rotten Row.


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Regards
     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 13:58:45
Message: <57d1a6d5$1@news.povray.org>
On 07/09/16 22:36, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/7/2016 9:43 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> Put the blockers on Jim. I warrant.
>> Oh, I think so as well.  Going to shut that down with a royal decree from
>> Victoria.
> 
> Almost a royal flush. So Samantha tells me. ;)
> 
> 
> Let's serpentine to Rotten Row.
> 
> 
Decides a visit to the old stamping ground of the SOE (St Ermin's Hotel)
is called for:
St James Park

John
-- 
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 13:58:52
Message: <57d1a6dc$1@news.povray.org>
On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:36:28 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 9/7/2016 9:43 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> Put the blockers on Jim. I warrant.
>> Oh, I think so as well.  Going to shut that down with a royal decree
>> from Victoria.
> 
> Almost a royal flush. So Samantha tells me. ;)
> 
> 
> Let's serpentine to Rotten Row.

:pauses a beat:

How long do we wait for the good Doctor John before declaring a mugwump 
and a go?  I can't find that situation in my rulebook.



-- 
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 14:04:00
Message: <57d1a810$1@news.povray.org>
On 08/09/16 18:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
> How long do we wait for the good Doctor John before declaring a mugwump 
> and a go?  I can't find that situation in my rulebook.
> 

I beat you to the post by a micro-second.
[Chalks up another near miss]

John
-- 
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 14:05:36
Message: <57d1a870$1@news.povray.org>
On 08/09/16 19:04, Doctor John wrote:
> On 08/09/16 18:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> How long do we wait for the good Doctor John before declaring a mugwump 
>> and a go?  I can't find that situation in my rulebook.
>>
> 
> I beat you to the post by a micro-second.
> [Chalks up another near miss]
> 
> John
> 
BTW this post puts us at the half-way point.
[Buys round of drinks]

John
-- 
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Mike Horvath
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 14:28:42
Message: <57d1adda$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/7/2016 12:02 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:43:01 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 9/6/2016 8:27 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:52:37 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>>>> Oval
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>> Bebop Man!
>>>>
>>>> Russell Square.
>>>>
>>>> Hip, very hip.
>>>
>>> Two hips?  What a waist. :)
>>
>> Two hips and no hurrah?
>>
>> Tisk tisk.
>
> Everything's coming up roses. :)
>
>
>

Is there a way to unsubscribe from this thread?


Mike


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 15:01:47
Message: <57d1b59b$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/8/2016 6:58 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 07/09/16 22:36, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/7/2016 9:43 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> Put the blockers on Jim. I warrant.
>>> Oh, I think so as well.  Going to shut that down with a royal decree from
>>> Victoria.
>>
>> Almost a royal flush. So Samantha tells me. ;)
>>
>>
>> Let's serpentine to Rotten Row.
>>
>>
> Decides a visit to the old stamping ground of the SOE (St Ermin's Hotel)
> is called for:
> St James Park
>

We circle and circle.

Green Park

-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 15:02:50
Message: <57d1b5da$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/8/2016 7:28 PM, Mike Horvath wrote:
> On 9/7/2016 12:02 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:43:01 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 9/6/2016 8:27 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> On Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:52:37 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>> Oval
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>> Bebop Man!
>>>>>
>>>>> Russell Square.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hip, very hip.
>>>>
>>>> Two hips?  What a waist. :)
>>>
>>> Two hips and no hurrah?
>>>
>>> Tisk tisk.
>>
>> Everything's coming up roses. :)
>>
>>
>>
>
> Is there a way to unsubscribe from this thread?
>
>
> Mike

No but you can join in and close it quicker. :-P

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Regards
     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 15:11:51
Message: <57d1b7f7$1@news.povray.org>
On 08/09/16 19:28, Mike Horvath wrote:
> 
> Is there a way to unsubscribe from this thread?
> 
> 
> Mike

You have been assimilated. Resistance was futile.
Henceforth you will be known as 9 of 3.7

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 20:35:34
Message: <57d203d6$1@news.povray.org>
On Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:28:49 -0400, Mike Horvath wrote:

> On 9/7/2016 12:02 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:43:01 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 9/6/2016 8:27 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> On Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:52:37 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>> Oval
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>> Bebop Man!
>>>>>
>>>>> Russell Square.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hip, very hip.
>>>>
>>>> Two hips?  What a waist. :)
>>>
>>> Two hips and no hurrah?
>>>
>>> Tisk tisk.
>>
>> Everything's coming up roses. :)
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Is there a way to unsubscribe from this thread?

Looks like you're using Thunderbird, so yes, there probably is a way to 
ignore any thread you don't want to read.  I haven't used Thunderbird in 
a long, long time, so I couldn't tell you what that way is.

Jim

-- 
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 20:36:01
Message: <57d203f1$1@news.povray.org>
On Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:01:44 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 9/8/2016 6:58 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 07/09/16 22:36, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 9/7/2016 9:43 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>> Put the blockers on Jim. I warrant.
>>>> Oh, I think so as well.  Going to shut that down with a royal decree
>>>> from Victoria.
>>>
>>> Almost a royal flush. So Samantha tells me. ;)
>>>
>>>
>>> Let's serpentine to Rotten Row.
>>>
>>>
>> Decides a visit to the old stamping ground of the SOE (St Ermin's
>> Hotel)
>> is called for:
>> St James Park
>>
>>
> We circle and circle.
> 
> Green Park

Hyde park, keeping up the park theme. :)



-- 
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 20:36:17
Message: <57d20401$1@news.povray.org>
On Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:04:00 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 08/09/16 18:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> How long do we wait for the good Doctor John before declaring a mugwump
>> and a go?  I can't find that situation in my rulebook.
>> 
>> 
> I beat you to the post by a micro-second.
> [Chalks up another near miss]

Indeed you did, and indeed you did. :)

Jim



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"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 8 Sep 2016 20:36:42
Message: <57d2041a$1@news.povray.org>
On Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:05:36 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 08/09/16 19:04, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 08/09/16 18:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> How long do we wait for the good Doctor John before declaring a
>>> mugwump and a go?  I can't find that situation in my rulebook.
>>>
>>>
>> I beat you to the post by a micro-second.
>> [Chalks up another near miss]
>> 
>> John
>> 
> BTW this post puts us at the half-way point.
> [Buys round of drinks]

Already to half-way?  That was quick. :)

Jim



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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 08:00:01
Message: <web.57d2a3cb768b9400378091ce0@news.povray.org>
Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:05:36 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>
> > On 08/09/16 19:04, Doctor John wrote:
> >> On 08/09/16 18:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
> >>> How long do we wait for the good Doctor John before declaring a
> >>> mugwump and a go?  I can't find that situation in my rulebook.
> >>>
> >>>
> >> I beat you to the post by a micro-second.
> >> [Chalks up another near miss]
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> > BTW this post puts us at the half-way point.
> > [Buys round of drinks]
>
> Already to half-way?  That was quick. :)
>
Yup. It's not really that hard (as Samantha might say)

Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
Battersea Park

John (using mobile, so no sig)


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 09:10:54
Message: <57d2b4de$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/9/2016 12:58 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> On Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:05:36 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>>> On 08/09/16 19:04, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> On 08/09/16 18:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>> How long do we wait for the good Doctor John before declaring a
>>>>> mugwump and a go?  I can't find that situation in my rulebook.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I beat you to the post by a micro-second.
>>>> [Chalks up another near miss]
>>>>
>>>> John
>>>>
>>> BTW this post puts us at the half-way point.
>>> [Buys round of drinks]
>>
>> Already to half-way?  That was quick. :)
>>
> Yup. It's not really that hard (as Samantha might say)
>

And she should know, sitting on your right hand.


> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
> Battersea Park
>

Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.

NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)

> John (using mobile, so no sig)
>

Well set one up then. With your rinky dinky shiney new phone. :-P


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     Stephen


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 11:14:36
Message: <57d2d1dc$1@news.povray.org>
On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:10:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:

>> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
>> Battersea Park
>>
> Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.
> 
> NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)

Hmmm.

Langdon Park, I think.  Yes, definitely.

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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 14:34:29
Message: <57d300b5$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/9/2016 4:14 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:10:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>>> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
>>> Battersea Park
>>>
>> Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.
>>
>> NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)
>
> Hmmm.
>
> Langdon Park, I think.  Yes, definitely.
>

What type of pin are you sticking in the map?
Unless it is silver with a sapphire gem, head. It will be in breach of 
the High Heid Yin's whisperings. And you know how that effects you 
waters. ;)

Bless you!

-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 15:54:20
Message: <57d3136c$1@news.povray.org>
On 09/09/16 19:34, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/9/2016 4:14 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:10:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>>> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
>>>> Battersea Park
>>>>
>>> Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.
>>>
>>> NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)
>>
>> Hmmm.
>>
>> Langdon Park, I think.  Yes, definitely.
>>
> 

In that case:
Finsbury Park

> What type of pin are you sticking in the map?
> Unless it is silver with a sapphire gem, head. It will be in breach of
> the High Heid Yin's whisperings. And you know how that effects you
> waters. ;)
> 

I thought it was you that had trouble with his waters ;-)

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 16:00:41
Message: <57d314e9$1@news.povray.org>
On 09/09/16 01:35, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:28:49 -0400, Mike Horvath wrote:
> 
>> On 9/7/2016 12:02 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:43:01 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 9/6/2016 8:27 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>> On Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:52:37 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Oval
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bebop Man!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Russell Square.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hip, very hip.
>>>>>
>>>>> Two hips?  What a waist. :)
>>>>
>>>> Two hips and no hurrah?
>>>>
>>>> Tisk tisk.
>>>
>>> Everything's coming up roses. :)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Is there a way to unsubscribe from this thread?
> 
> Looks like you're using Thunderbird, so yes, there probably is a way to 
> ignore any thread you don't want to read.  I haven't used Thunderbird in 
> a long, long time, so I couldn't tell you what that way is.
> 
> Jim
> 

It's very simple. Press 'K' when on any thread you want to ignore. Why
you'd want to do that though ....

BTW Don't let 9 of 3.7 see this. I feel he is trying to escape the hive.

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 16:27:14
Message: <57d31b22$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/9/2016 8:54 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 09/09/16 19:34, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/9/2016 4:14 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:10:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
>>>>> Battersea Park
>>>>>
>>>> Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.
>>>>
>>>> NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)
>>>
>>> Hmmm.
>>>
>>> Langdon Park, I think.  Yes, definitely.
>>>
>>
>
> In that case:
> Finsbury Park
>
>> What type of pin are you sticking in the map?
>> Unless it is silver with a sapphire gem, head. It will be in breach of
>> the High Heid Yin's whisperings. And you know how that effects you
>> waters. ;)
>>
>
> I thought it was you that had trouble with his waters ;-)
>

Oh aye. The waters are a troubling thing. Great for the feelings, ye know.

Coniston Water.
Take that.

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     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 17:13:14
Message: <57d325ea$1@news.povray.org>
On 09/09/16 21:27, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/9/2016 8:54 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 09/09/16 19:34, Stephen wrote:
>> I thought it was you that had trouble with his waters ;-)
>>
> 
> Oh aye. The waters are a troubling thing. Great for the feelings, ye know.
> 
> Coniston Water.
> Take that.
> 

Gives Stephen a large Glenmorangie* to mix with aforesaid water.


*Stupid spile chucker doesn't recognise a decent malt. Nor does it
recognise the famous English body of water where Donald Campbell died.


John
-- 
It's not about bravery.
It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Doctor John
Subject: BTW Jim
Date: 9 Sep 2016 17:20:38
Message: <57d327a6$1@news.povray.org>
Why the hell do Republicans have an elephant, and Democrats have a
donkey as their respective logos?

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 17:25:33
Message: <57d328cd$1@news.povray.org>
On 09/09/16 14:10, Stephen wrote:
>> John (using mobile, so no sig)
>>
> 
> Well set one up then. With your rinky dinky shiney new phone. :-P
> 

Yes, boss ... I intend to do so, but it was a bitch just getting
registered to post. Have you seen the length of the authentication code?

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 17:31:51
Message: <57d32a47$1@news.povray.org>
On 09/09/16 01:35, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
> Looks like you're using Thunderbird, so yes, <snip>

Why does this remind of the late, unlamented Clippy? :-D

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 22:07:51
Message: <57d36af7$1@news.povray.org>
On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:31:50 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 09/09/16 01:35, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> 
>> Looks like you're using Thunderbird, so yes, <snip>
> 
> Why does this remind of the late, unlamented Clippy? :-D

I thought that was part of the game. :D



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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 22:08:15
Message: <57d36b0f$1@news.povray.org>
On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 21:00:41 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> It's very simple. Press 'K' when on any thread you want to ignore. Why
> you'd want to do that though ....

Ah, yes, I remember that now. :)  Interesting/good to see that it hasn't 
changed.



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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 22:09:30
Message: <57d36b5a$1@news.povray.org>
On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:34:24 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 9/9/2016 4:14 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:10:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>>> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
>>>> Battersea Park
>>>>
>>> Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.
>>>
>>> NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)
>>
>> Hmmm.
>>
>> Langdon Park, I think.  Yes, definitely.
>>
>>
> What type of pin are you sticking in the map?
> Unless it is silver with a sapphire gem, head. It will be in breach of
> the High Heid Yin's whisperings. And you know how that effects you
> waters. ;)
> 
> Bless you!

Well, *naturally* I used that kind of pin.  I'd never (intentionally or 
otherwise) breach the High Heid Yin's whisperings.

:D



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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 9 Sep 2016 22:10:15
Message: <57d36b87$1@news.povray.org>
On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 21:27:09 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 9/9/2016 8:54 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 09/09/16 19:34, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 9/9/2016 4:14 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:10:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
>>>>>> Battersea Park
>>>>>>
>>>>> Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.
>>>>>
>>>>> NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)
>>>>
>>>> Hmmm.
>>>>
>>>> Langdon Park, I think.  Yes, definitely.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>> In that case:
>> Finsbury Park
>>
>>> What type of pin are you sticking in the map?
>>> Unless it is silver with a sapphire gem, head. It will be in breach of
>>> the High Heid Yin's whisperings. And you know how that effects you
>>> waters. ;)
>>>
>>>
>> I thought it was you that had trouble with his waters ;-)
>>
>>
> Oh aye. The waters are a troubling thing. Great for the feelings, ye
> know.
> 
> Coniston Water.
> Take that.

I've got some, thanks.  I think I shall pass this water on.....

Tower Bridge.



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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: BTW Jim
Date: 9 Sep 2016 22:11:15
Message: <57d36bc3$1@news.povray.org>
On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:20:38 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> Why the hell do Republicans have an elephant, and Democrats have a
> donkey as their respective logos?

It's a long story.  The short version is that one group is very 
forgetful, and the other group brays a lot. :)



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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: BTW Jim
Date: 10 Sep 2016 01:50:19
Message: <57d39f1b$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 3:11 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:20:38 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> Why the hell do Republicans have an elephant, and Democrats have a
>> donkey as their respective logos?
>
> It's a long story.  The short version is that one group is very
> forgetful, and the other group brays a lot. :)
>
>
>
It is not that long a story.

http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/donkey-elephant.html

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From: Stephen
Subject: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 01:54:02
Message: <57d39ffa$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 3:10 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 21:27:09 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 9/9/2016 8:54 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 09/09/16 19:34, Stephen wrote:
>>>> On 9/9/2016 4:14 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:10:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
>>>>>>> Battersea Park
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)
>>>>>
>>>>> Hmmm.
>>>>>
>>>>> Langdon Park, I think.  Yes, definitely.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>> In that case:
>>> Finsbury Park
>>>
>>>> What type of pin are you sticking in the map?
>>>> Unless it is silver with a sapphire gem, head. It will be in breach of
>>>> the High Heid Yin's whisperings. And you know how that effects you
>>>> waters. ;)
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I thought it was you that had trouble with his waters ;-)
>>>
>>>
>> Oh aye. The waters are a troubling thing. Great for the feelings, ye
>> know.
>>
>> Coniston Water.
>> Take that.
>
> I've got some, thanks.  I think I shall pass this water on.....

All water has been passed by the management. :)

>
> Tower Bridge.
>
>
>
Good move. I did not expect that.
Sent John to the tower. Nice one. :)

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     Stephen


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 01:59:09
Message: <57d3a12d$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 6:54 AM, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/10/2016 3:10 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 21:27:09 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 9/9/2016 8:54 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> On 09/09/16 19:34, Stephen wrote:
>>>>> On 9/9/2016 4:14 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:10:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
>>>>>>>> Battersea Park
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hmmm.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Langdon Park, I think.  Yes, definitely.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> In that case:
>>>> Finsbury Park
>>>>
>>>>> What type of pin are you sticking in the map?
>>>>> Unless it is silver with a sapphire gem, head. It will be in breach of
>>>>> the High Heid Yin's whisperings. And you know how that effects you
>>>>> waters. ;)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I thought it was you that had trouble with his waters ;-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Oh aye. The waters are a troubling thing. Great for the feelings, ye
>>> know.
>>>
>>> Coniston Water.
>>> Take that.
>>
>> I've got some, thanks.  I think I shall pass this water on.....
>
> All water has been passed by the management. :)
>
>>
>> Tower Bridge.
>>
>>
>>
> Good move. I did not expect that.
> Sent John to the tower. Nice one. :)
>

Woops! That puts him in huff (assuming he does not have a get out of the 
Tower Free card). So it is my turn.

Liverpool Street Station.

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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 06:41:18
Message: <57d3e34e$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/9/2016 10:25 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 09/09/16 14:10, Stephen wrote:
>>> John (using mobile, so no sig)
>>>
>>
>> Well set one up then. With your rinky dinky shiney new phone. :-P
>>
>
> Yes, boss ... I intend to do so, but it was a bitch just getting
> registered to post. Have you seen the length of the authentication code?
>

No I can't remember. I use copy and paste.


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 06:49:44
Message: <57d3e548$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 3:09 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:34:24 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 9/9/2016 4:14 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:10:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Anyhow, continuing the parks theme:
>>>>> Battersea Park
>>>>>
>>>> Straying slightly off piste but still within the rules.
>>>>
>>>> NCP Car Park at Tottenham Court Rd. (The deep one.)
>>>
>>> Hmmm.
>>>
>>> Langdon Park, I think.  Yes, definitely.
>>>
>>>
>> What type of pin are you sticking in the map?
>> Unless it is silver with a sapphire gem, head. It will be in breach of
>> the High Heid Yin's whisperings. And you know how that effects you
>> waters. ;)
>>
>> Bless you!
>
> Well, *naturally* I used that kind of pin.  I'd never (intentionally or
> otherwise) breach the High Heid Yin's whisperings.
>
> :D
>
>
>
I knew it. You use a pin.
Perfectly legal but a bit like using a capo with classical guitar.

-1 style points  :P


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 06:54:20
Message: <57d3e65c$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/9/2016 10:13 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 09/09/16 21:27, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/9/2016 8:54 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 09/09/16 19:34, Stephen wrote:
>>> I thought it was you that had trouble with his waters ;-)
>>>
>>
>> Oh aye. The waters are a troubling thing. Great for the feelings, ye know.
>>
>> Coniston Water.
>> Take that.
>>
>
> Gives Stephen a large Glenmorangie* to mix with aforesaid water.
>
>
Thinking about it. I'll have mine straight.

Slàinte.


> *Stupid spile chucker doesn't recognise a decent malt. Nor does it
> recognise the famous English body of water where Donald Campbell died.
>
>

It is not very good. It's recommendations looks random at times.


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     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 09:43:22
Message: <57d40dfa$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 11:41, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/9/2016 10:25 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 09/09/16 14:10, Stephen wrote:
>>>> John (using mobile, so no sig)
>>>>
>>>
>>> Well set one up then. With your rinky dinky shiney new phone. :-P
>>>
>>
>> Yes, boss ... I intend to do so, but it was a bitch just getting
>> registered to post. Have you seen the length of the authentication code?
>>
> 
> No I can't remember. I use copy and paste.
> 
> 
Have you tried to copy and paste on a mobile?

Of course, things would have been easier if someone would develop a
newsreader app for Android. [Hmm. Wasn't Warp in the app development
business at one time?]

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 09:45:22
Message: <57d40e72$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 11:49, Stephen wrote:
> Perfectly legal but a bit like using a capo with classical guitar.
> 
> -1 style points  :P
>  

... or wearing trainers with a suit.

John
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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 09:47:53
Message: <57d40f09@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 06:59, Stephen wrote:
> 
> Woops! That puts him in huff (assuming he does not have a get out of the
> Tower Free card). So it is my turn.
> 

Bastard!

> Liverpool Street Station.
> 

[Reverses play]
Bond Street (Well, You Only Live Twice)

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 11:32:52
Message: <57d427a4$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 03:07, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:31:50 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
> 
>> On 09/09/16 01:35, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>> Looks like you're using Thunderbird, so yes, <snip>
>>
>> Why does this remind of the late, unlamented Clippy? :-D
> 
> I thought that was part of the game. :D
> 

Looks like you're trying to play MC. Would you like some help with that?

Clippy
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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 11:36:49
Message: <57d42891$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 2:47 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 06:59, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> Woops! That puts him in huff (assuming he does not have a get out of the
>> Tower Free card). So it is my turn.
>>
>
> Bastard!
>
>> Liverpool Street Station.
>>
>
> [Reverses play]
> Bond Street (Well, You Only Live Twice)
>

Illiterate!
You cannot Reverse Play whilst in Huff.

{I see a Snake Looming, in your tea leaves.}

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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 11:38:59
Message: <57d42913$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 2:45 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 11:49, Stephen wrote:
>> Perfectly legal but a bit like using a capo with classical guitar.
>>
>> -1 style points  :P
>>
>
> .... or wearing trainers with a suit.
>

Heaven forbid!

Plimsolls are acceptable as a fashion statement, though.


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 11:40:38
Message: <57d42976$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 2:43 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 11:41, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/9/2016 10:25 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 09/09/16 14:10, Stephen wrote:
>>>>> John (using mobile, so no sig)
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well set one up then. With your rinky dinky shiney new phone. :-P
>>>>
>>>
>>> Yes, boss ... I intend to do so, but it was a bitch just getting
>>> registered to post. Have you seen the length of the authentication code?
>>>
>>
>> No I can't remember. I use copy and paste.
>>
>>
> Have you tried to copy and paste on a mobile?
>

You have access to a five year old.
Use him.

> Of course, things would have been easier if someone would develop a
> newsreader app for Android. [Hmm. Wasn't Warp in the app development
> business at one time?]
>

Not that I remember.

@Warp  Were you?


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 11:42:25
Message: <57d429e1$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 4:32 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> Looks like you're trying to play MC. Would you like some help with that?
>
> Clippy


#@$% Off! Pal. :)

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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 11:46:23
Message: <57d42acf$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 16:38, Stephen wrote:
> 
> Plimsolls are acceptable as a fashion statement, though.
> 

Indeed. I once wore plimsolls to a black tie do. Nobody commented until
near the end, when an old crusty army type approached me and said:
'I wish I had your courage young man. I'd have been a damn sight more
comfortable'

John (40-odd years on)
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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 11:48:27
Message: <57d42b4b$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 16:42, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/10/2016 4:32 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> Looks like you're trying to play MC. Would you like some help with that?
>>
>> Clippy
> 
> 
> #@$% Off! Pal. :)
> 
Looks like you're trying to delete my functionality. Would you like some
help with that?

Clippy
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 12:02:26
Message: <57d42e92$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 4:48 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 16:42, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/10/2016 4:32 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> Looks like you're trying to play MC. Would you like some help with that?
>>>
>>> Clippy
>>
>>
>> #@$% Off! Pal. :)
>>
> Looks like you're trying to delete my functionality. Would you like some
> help with that?
>
> Clippy
>


http://mp3take.biz/play/782634b6a02f795e/doctor-who-theme-song/

Exterminate! Exterminate!

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