h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Because we always have one on the last Monday in August. We're British - we don't need a reason.

B

Sounds reasonable to me!

* sups from new mug what arrived in the post today *

I got my mousemat in the U.S. before you got your mug in the U.K.? There's the British postal service for you ...

You got a mug?

Git! And I asked for one specially, too.

B

I have to admit I would have preferred a mug... but then there's always next time!

I could have at least used a mug ... I'm sitting here with my laptop with not a mouse in sight!

Yes, I am now the proud owner of 4 h2g2 mouse mats. Not overly useful, it has to be said.

B

Four??? I've got the one, and it's lovely, but even I couldn't find a use for four.

Two, perhaps - I could take one to work, as our current mousemats are the ones provided by our computer supplier.

There's nothing to enhance the geek reputation like a man who carries a mousemat everywhere with him.

B

I HAVE A MOUSEMAT!!!!!!! I'm SO HAPPY! It's my favorite thing in the world--my only real world proof of h2g2 besides the site itself...what I'd reeeeeally like is a t-shirt....there's always next summer's caption contest

Darth "still coming down from the mousemat high" Zaphod

I want a mug now.