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


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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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     Stephen


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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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     Stephen


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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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     Stephen


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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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     Stephen


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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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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 11:48:27
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!

-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 16:34:35
Message: <57d46e5b$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 17:02, Stephen wrote:
> http://mp3take.biz/play/782634b6a02f795e/doctor-who-theme-song/
> 
> Exterminate! Exterminate!
> 

I see you are beginning to lose your cool. Would you like some help with
that?

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


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 16:36:33
Message: <57d46ed1$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 16:36, Stephen wrote:
> 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.
>  

[Plays his Samantha's Indulgence card]

Gotcha!

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 16:52:35
Message: <57d47293$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 16:40, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/10/2016 2:43 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> Have you tried to copy and paste on a mobile?
>>
> 
> You have access to a five year old.
> Use him.
> 

Yeah, right. And end up with a large number of games on my mobile. The
Kat's mobile is already full of them.

>> 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?
>  

Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe. Might
even have been andrel.

John
-- 
It's not about bravery.
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 16:58:41
Message: <57d47401$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 9:34 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 17:02, Stephen wrote:
>> http://mp3take.biz/play/782634b6a02f795e/doctor-who-theme-song/
>>
>> Exterminate! Exterminate!
>>
>
> I see you are beginning to lose your cool. Would you like some help with
> that?
>
> Clippy
>

Nice try but I am staying with Windoze.

-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 17:07:06
Message: <57d475fa$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 21:58, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/10/2016 9:34 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 10/09/16 17:02, Stephen wrote:
>>> http://mp3take.biz/play/782634b6a02f795e/doctor-who-theme-song/
>>>
>>> Exterminate! Exterminate!
>>>
>>
>> I see you are beginning to lose your cool. Would you like some help with
>> that?
>>
>> Clippy
>>
> 
> Nice try but I am staying with Windoze.
> 

I see that you have been assimilated. My work here is done

Clippy
-- 
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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: 10 Sep 2016 17:07:23
Message: <57d4760b$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 9:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 16:40, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/10/2016 2:43 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> Have you tried to copy and paste on a mobile?
>>>
>>
>> You have access to a five year old.
>> Use him.
>>
>
> Yeah, right. And end up with a large number of games on my mobile. The
> Kat's mobile is already full of them.
>

Who's the daddy? ;)

>>> 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?
>>
>
> Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe. Might
> even have been andrel.
>

No memories this side of the abyss.



-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 17:09:01
Message: <57d4766d$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 10:07 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 21:58, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/10/2016 9:34 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 10/09/16 17:02, Stephen wrote:
>>>> http://mp3take.biz/play/782634b6a02f795e/doctor-who-theme-song/
>>>>
>>>> Exterminate! Exterminate!
>>>>
>>>
>>> I see you are beginning to lose your cool. Would you like some help with
>>> that?
>>>
>>> Clippy
>>>
>>
>> Nice try but I am staying with Windoze.
>>
>
> I see that you have been assimilated. My work here is done
>
>

You believe me? ^^



-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 17:12:07
Message: <57d47727$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 22:07, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/10/2016 9:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe. Might
>> even have been andrel.
>>
> 
> No memories this side of the abyss.
> 

Oh, FFS somebody help me.

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: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 17:16:50
Message: <57d47842$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 22:09, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/10/2016 10:07 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 10/09/16 21:58, Stephen wrote:
>>> Nice try but I am staying with Windoze.
>>>
>>
>> I see that you have been assimilated. My work here is done
>>
>>
> 
> You believe me? ^^
> 

I see you are pouring a few gentleman's measures. Would you like some
help with that.

Clippy (Slainte)
-- 
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It's about doing what I need to do to win


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 17:17:05
Message: <57d47851$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 9:36 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 16:36, Stephen wrote:
>> 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.
>>
>
> [Plays his Samantha's Indulgence card]
>
> Gotcha!
>

Sun reader!


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Regards
     Stephen


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 17:22:55
Message: <57d479af$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 10:16 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 22:09, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/10/2016 10:07 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 10/09/16 21:58, Stephen wrote:
>>>> Nice try but I am staying with Windoze.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I see that you have been assimilated. My work here is done
>>>
>>>
>>
>> You believe me? ^^
>>
>
> I see you are pouring a few gentleman's measures. Would you like some
> help with that.
>
> Clippy (Slainte)
>

Clippy!

Tell me where the golden rivet was traditionally put in Ironclads?

-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 17:24:35
Message: <57d47a13$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 22:17, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/10/2016 9:36 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> [Plays his Samantha's Indulgence card]
>>
>> Gotcha!
>>
> 
> Sun reader!
> 

Oo, oo! Sir, sir! Stephanie called me a bad name.

Joanna
-- 
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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: 10 Sep 2016 17:26:36
Message: <57d47a8c$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 10:12 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 22:07, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/10/2016 9:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe. Might
>>> even have been andrel.
>>>
>>
>> No memories this side of the abyss.
>>
>
> Oh, FFS somebody help me.
>

Too late for that, now.

-- 

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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: 10 Sep 2016 17:27:09
Message: <57d47aad$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 22:22, Stephen wrote:
> 
> Clippy!
> 
> Tell me where the golden rivet was traditionally put in Ironclads?
> 

Oh, look! A baseball bat!

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


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 17:30:40
Message: <57d47b80$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/10/2016 10:24 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 22:17, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/10/2016 9:36 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> [Plays his Samantha's Indulgence card]
>>>
>>> Gotcha!
>>>
>>
>> Sun reader!
>>
>
> Oo, oo! Sir, sir! Stephanie called me a bad name.
>
> Joanna
>


Sorry, that was beyond the pale.  Clipe!

-- 

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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: 10 Sep 2016 17:32:06
Message: <57d47bd6$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 22:27, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/09/16 22:22, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> Clippy!
>>
>> Tell me where the golden rivet was traditionally put in Ironclads?
>>
> 
> Oh, look! A baseball bat!
> 
> John
> 

This post equals my personal best. 365 and rising

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: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 17:37:02
Message: <57d47cfe$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 22:30, Stephen wrote:
> 
> Sorry, that was beyond the pale.  Clipe!
> 

Clipe?? Anyhow, you are forgiven (provided you buy the first round when
next we meet. BTW I'm bringing the whole clan)

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: 10 Sep 2016 18:24:11
Message: <57d4880b$1@news.povray.org>
On Sat, 10 Sep 2016 16:32:52 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> 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

LOL - MC to me means "Midnight Commander", which is a file manager.  
Reminds me of times at school where we used to joke about getting a high 
score in WordPerfect. :)



-- 
"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: 10 Sep 2016 18:25:23
Message: <57d48853$1@news.povray.org>
On Sat, 10 Sep 2016 11:49:44 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> 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

It's a very stylish pin. :D



-- 
"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: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 18:26:08
Message: <57d48880$1@news.povray.org>
On Sat, 10 Sep 2016 06:54:01 +0100, Stephen wrote:

>>> 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. :)

...Hmmm, but I'm management now.


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

:)



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


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Jim, John, Stephen
Date: 10 Sep 2016 18:26:44
Message: <57d488a4$1@news.povray.org>
On Sat, 10 Sep 2016 14:47:52 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

>> Liverpool Street Station.
>> 
>> 
> [Reverses play]
> Bond Street (Well, You Only Live Twice)
> 
> John

Oh, dearie me.

Amersham Road.

-- 
"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: BTW Jim
Date: 10 Sep 2016 18:27:43
Message: <57d488df$1@news.povray.org>
On Sat, 10 Sep 2016 06:50:18 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> 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

Curses, foiled again! :D

Jim



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


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Help! I am a prisoner in a Long Thread Factory.
Date: 10 Sep 2016 18:30:56
Message: <57d489a0$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 23:24, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Sep 2016 16:32:52 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
> 
>> 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
> 
> LOL - MC to me means "Midnight Commander", which is a file manager.  
> Reminds me of times at school where we used to joke about getting a high 
> score in WordPerfect. :)
> 

I do indeed remember Midnight Commander ... and as I remember it, good
for what I needed.

BTW How should I reference the game, given that I can't spell it out
without ending said game?

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: 12 Sep 2016 10:27:32
Message: <57d6bb54$1@news.povray.org>
On 10/09/16 22:26, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/10/2016 10:12 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 10/09/16 22:07, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 9/10/2016 9:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe. Might
>>>> even have been andrel.
>>>>
>>>
>>> No memories this side of the abyss.
>>>
>>
>> Oh, FFS somebody help me.
>>
> 
> Too late for that, now.
> 

Ochone, ochone!

BTW Are we waiting for Jim or has gone on another business trip?

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: 12 Sep 2016 11:50:21
Message: <57d6cebd$1@news.povray.org>
On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:27:32 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 10/09/16 22:26, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/10/2016 10:12 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 10/09/16 22:07, Stephen wrote:
>>>> On 9/10/2016 9:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>> Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe. Might
>>>>> even have been andrel.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> No memories this side of the abyss.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Oh, FFS somebody help me.
>>>
>>>
>> Too late for that, now.
>> 
>> 
> Ochone, ochone!
> 
> BTW Are we waiting for Jim or has gone on another business trip?
> 
> John

I was sure I took my turn :)

Yep, I did.  Amersham Road was my move. :)

Jim



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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 12 Sep 2016 12:19:50
Message: <57d6d5a6$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/12/2016 4:50 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:27:32 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> On 10/09/16 22:26, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 9/10/2016 10:12 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> On 10/09/16 22:07, Stephen wrote:
>>>>> On 9/10/2016 9:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>>> Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe. Might
>>>>>> even have been andrel.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> No memories this side of the abyss.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Oh, FFS somebody help me.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Too late for that, now.
>>>
>>>
>> Ochone, ochone!
>>
>> BTW Are we waiting for Jim or has gone on another business trip?
>>
>> John
>
> I was sure I took my turn :)
>
> Yep, I did.  Amersham Road was my move. :)
>

I'm in Huff after John reversed direction.



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     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 12 Sep 2016 12:35:24
Message: <57d6d94c$1@news.povray.org>
On 12/09/16 17:19, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/12/2016 4:50 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:27:32 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>>> On 10/09/16 22:26, Stephen wrote:
>>>> On 9/10/2016 10:12 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>> On 10/09/16 22:07, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>> On 9/10/2016 9:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>>>> Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe. Might
>>>>>>> even have been andrel.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> No memories this side of the abyss.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> Oh, FFS somebody help me.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Too late for that, now.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Ochone, ochone!
>>>
>>> BTW Are we waiting for Jim or has gone on another business trip?
>>>
>>> John
>>
>> I was sure I took my turn :)
>>
>> Yep, I did.  Amersham Road was my move. :)
>>
> 
> I'm in Huff after John reversed direction.
> 
> 
> 
It must be me then.

Hmm, I fancy a trip to the Imperial War Museum:

Lambeth North

John
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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 12 Sep 2016 13:04:47
Message: <57d6e02f$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/12/2016 5:35 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 12/09/16 17:19, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/12/2016 4:50 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:27:32 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 10/09/16 22:26, Stephen wrote:
>>>>> On 9/10/2016 10:12 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>>> On 10/09/16 22:07, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>>> On 9/10/2016 9:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>>>>> Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe. Might
>>>>>>>> even have been andrel.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> No memories this side of the abyss.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Oh, FFS somebody help me.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> Too late for that, now.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Ochone, ochone!
>>>>
>>>> BTW Are we waiting for Jim or has gone on another business trip?
>>>>
>>>> John
>>>
>>> I was sure I took my turn :)
>>>
>>> Yep, I did.  Amersham Road was my move. :)
>>>
>>
>> I'm in Huff after John reversed direction.
>>
>>
>>
> It must be me then.
>
> Hmm, I fancy a trip to the Imperial War Museum:
>
> Lambeth North
>

Any time you’re Lambeth way
Any evening, any day...

[Get that out of your ear. :-P ]

Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of our 
late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?

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     Stephen


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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 12 Sep 2016 13:10:21
Message: <57d6e17d$1@news.povray.org>
On 12/09/16 18:04, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/12/2016 5:35 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 12/09/16 17:19, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 9/12/2016 4:50 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:27:32 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 10/09/16 22:26, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>> On 9/10/2016 10:12 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>>>> On 10/09/16 22:07, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 9/10/2016 9:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Well, if it wasn't Warp it was someone from North-West Europe.
>>>>>>>>> Might
>>>>>>>>> even have been andrel.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> No memories this side of the abyss.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Oh, FFS somebody help me.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Too late for that, now.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> Ochone, ochone!
>>>>>
>>>>> BTW Are we waiting for Jim or has gone on another business trip?
>>>>>
>>>>> John
>>>>
>>>> I was sure I took my turn :)
>>>>
>>>> Yep, I did.  Amersham Road was my move. :)
>>>>
>>>
>>> I'm in Huff after John reversed direction.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> It must be me then.
>>
>> Hmm, I fancy a trip to the Imperial War Museum:
>>
>> Lambeth North
>>
> 
> Any time you’re Lambeth way
> Any evening, any day...
> 

You’ll find us all
Doin’ the Lambeth walk. Hey!

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: 12 Sep 2016 13:16:45
Message: <57d6e2fd$1@news.povray.org>
On 12/09/16 18:04, Stephen wrote:
> 
> Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of our
> late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?
> 

To the tune of the Four Seasons' Bye Bye Baby:

Bye bye David, David goodbye
Bye bye David, you made me cry

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: 12 Sep 2016 14:22:49
Message: <57d6f279$1@news.povray.org>
On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:04:46 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of our
> late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?

We saw that news here - quite a surprise....

...that someone still uses a hankie. :)

I'm thinking that What'sname's next stop should be the aptly-named 
Mudchute, and I want to be there to see him slide down it. :D



-- 
"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: 12 Sep 2016 14:37:52
Message: <57d6f600$1@news.povray.org>
On 12/09/16 19:22, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:04:46 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> 
>> Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of our
>> late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?
> 
> We saw that news here - quite a surprise....
> 
> ....that someone still uses a hankie. :)
> 
> I'm thinking that What'sname's next stop should be the aptly-named 
> Mudchute, and I want to be there to see him slide down it. :D
> 
> 
> 
Heh! Nice one :-D

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: 12 Sep 2016 14:46:39
Message: <57d6f80f$1@news.povray.org>
On 12/09/16 19:22, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:04:46 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> 
>> Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of our
>> late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?
> 
> We saw that news here - quite a surprise....
> 
> ....that someone still uses a hankie. :)
> 
> I'm thinking that What'sname's next stop should be the aptly-named 
> Mudchute, and I want to be there to see him slide down it. :D
> 
> 
> 
I nearly forgot to make a move:
Cyprus (really, it's on the DLR)

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: 12 Sep 2016 15:09:24
Message: <57d6fd64$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/12/2016 7:46 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 12/09/16 19:22, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:04:46 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of our
>>> late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?
>>
>> We saw that news here - quite a surprise....
>>
>> ....that someone still uses a hankie. :)
>>
>> I'm thinking that What'sname's next stop should be the aptly-named
>> Mudchute, and I want to be there to see him slide down it. :D
>>
>>
>>
> I nearly forgot to make a move:
> Cyprus (really, it's on the DLR)
>


Cyprus/Venice - Civilization/Barbarism leads to:-

The Square Mile. Bank.

-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 12 Sep 2016 16:06:27
Message: <57d70ac3$1@news.povray.org>
On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:09:23 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 9/12/2016 7:46 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 12/09/16 19:22, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:04:46 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>> Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of
>>>> our late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?
>>>
>>> We saw that news here - quite a surprise....
>>>
>>> ....that someone still uses a hankie. :)
>>>
>>> I'm thinking that What'sname's next stop should be the aptly-named
>>> Mudchute, and I want to be there to see him slide down it. :D
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I nearly forgot to make a move:
>> Cyprus (really, it's on the DLR)
>>
>>
> 
> Cyprus/Venice - Civilization/Barbarism leads to:-
> 
> The Square Mile. Bank.

Well, Embankment, naturally. :)



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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: 12 Sep 2016 16:06:44
Message: <57d70ad4$1@news.povray.org>
On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:37:52 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 12/09/16 19:22, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:04:46 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>> 
>>> Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of our
>>> late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?
>> 
>> We saw that news here - quite a surprise....
>> 
>> ....that someone still uses a hankie. :)
>> 
>> I'm thinking that What'sname's next stop should be the aptly-named
>> Mudchute, and I want to be there to see him slide down it. :D
>> 
>> 
>> 
> Heh! Nice one :-D

I thought you guys might appreciate it. :)

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: 12 Sep 2016 17:45:40
Message: <57d72204$1@news.povray.org>
On 12/09/16 21:06, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:09:23 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> 
>> On 9/12/2016 7:46 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 12/09/16 19:22, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:04:46 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of
>>>>> our late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?
>>>>
>>>> We saw that news here - quite a surprise....
>>>>
>>>> ....that someone still uses a hankie. :)
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking that What'sname's next stop should be the aptly-named
>>>> Mudchute, and I want to be there to see him slide down it. :D
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I nearly forgot to make a move:
>>> Cyprus (really, it's on the DLR)
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Cyprus/Venice - Civilization/Barbarism leads to:-
>>
>> The Square Mile. Bank.
> 
> Well, Embankment, naturally. :)
> 
> 
> 
I'm feeling a bit peckish:
Pudding Mill Lane

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: 13 Sep 2016 01:33:18
Message: <57d78f9e$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/12/2016 10:45 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 12/09/16 21:06, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:09:23 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 9/12/2016 7:46 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> On 12/09/16 19:22, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>> On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:04:46 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Westminster, to wave a hankie and wipe a tear, on the departure of
>>>>>> our late lamented ex Prime Minister, Dave What'sname?
>>>>>
>>>>> We saw that news here - quite a surprise....
>>>>>
>>>>> ....that someone still uses a hankie. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm thinking that What'sname's next stop should be the aptly-named
>>>>> Mudchute, and I want to be there to see him slide down it. :D
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I nearly forgot to make a move:
>>>> Cyprus (really, it's on the DLR)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Cyprus/Venice - Civilization/Barbarism leads to:-
>>>
>>> The Square Mile. Bank.
>>
>> Well, Embankment, naturally. :)
>>
>>
>>
> I'm feeling a bit peckish:
> Pudding Mill Lane
>

Yum, yum. Now I an thirsty.

And since I an literate, Clerkenwell.

-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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From: Jim Henderson
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 13 Sep 2016 11:50:10
Message: <57d82032$1@news.povray.org>
On Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:33:16 +0100, Stephen wrote:

>>>> The Square Mile. Bank.
>>>
>>> Well, Embankment, naturally. :)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I'm feeling a bit peckish:
>> Pudding Mill Lane
>>
>>
> Yum, yum. Now I an thirsty.
> 
> And since I an literate, Clerkenwell.

"an literate"? ;)

St. Pancras International, so I can find a reference at the library that 
shows that as a valid sentence structure. :)



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


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From: Le Forgeron
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 13 Sep 2016 11:56:35
Message: <57d821b3$1@news.povray.org>
Le 13/09/2016 à 17:50, Jim Henderson a écrit :
> On Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:33:16 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> 
>>>>> The Square Mile. Bank.
>>>>
>>>> Well, Embankment, naturally. :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I'm feeling a bit peckish:
>>> Pudding Mill Lane
>>>
>>>
>> Yum, yum. Now I an thirsty.
>>
>> And since I an literate, Clerkenwell.
> 
> "an literate"? ;)
> 
> St. Pancras International, so I can find a reference at the library that 
> shows that as a valid sentence structure. :)

He has only two legs, so he cannot write the third leg to make a "m" and
is stuck with "n".
At least until the drinking makes some effects and duplicate the vision
of that letter.
I'm retiring in Temple.


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 13 Sep 2016 11:58:17
Message: <57d82219$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/13/2016 4:50 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:33:16 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>>>>> The Square Mile. Bank.
>>>>
>>>> Well, Embankment, naturally. :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I'm feeling a bit peckish:
>>> Pudding Mill Lane
>>>
>>>
>> Yum, yum. Now I an thirsty.
>>
>> And since I an literate, Clerkenwell.
>
> "an literate"? ;)
>

Dialect.




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Regards
     Stephen


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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Short leg on.
Date: 13 Sep 2016 11:59:42
Message: <57d8226e$1@news.povray.org>
On 9/13/2016 4:56 PM, Le_Forgeron wrote:
> Le 13/09/2016 à 17:50, Jim Henderson a écrit :
>> On Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:33:16 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>>>>> The Square Mile. Bank.
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, Embankment, naturally. :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I'm feeling a bit peckish:
>>>> Pudding Mill Lane
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Yum, yum. Now I an thirsty.
>>>
>>> And since I an literate, Clerkenwell.
>>
>> "an literate"? ;)
>>
>> St. Pancras International, so I can find a reference at the library that
>> shows that as a valid sentence structure. :)
>
> He has only two legs, so he cannot write the third leg to make a "m" and
> is stuck with "n".
> At least until the drinking makes some effects and duplicate the vision
> of that letter.
> I'm retiring in Temple.
>

Ooooooo.  :)

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Regards
     Stephen


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