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

Once everybody is over his/her astonishment, that will soon be over, I think

I forgot to mention the horse-shoe pit, if anyone would care to play. And you can climb the trees, but not the fruit trees in the orchards, please. They are in bloom and are being visited by our bees.

Alicat, you'll find saddles and bridles in the little tack house along with brushes and hoof picks. The riding trails begin at the edge of the hay field and go all over. The grey horse is Sammy. He is an Andulsian and will give you a smooth ride.

Does anyone need anything? What can I get you?

If you can tell me what the English word is for one of those things you hang between two trees, where you can lie down and just enjoy.. well..everything (in Dutch it's called a 'hangmat'), then I will tell you what I need .

Come on, Greebo, I'll take you to the barn where the milkhouse is. There are big tanks that store the milk that was taken this morning from the cows. I'll get you a nice saucerfull of the freshest. It won't be like store-bought though. All the cream is still in it.

Yes, Gwennie, the cats and goats love to be petted. They love attention.

Vestboy, eating with both hands is encouraged with fried chicken! There are lots of napkins!!

*Gives Coely a nice bendy kind of a straw for her lemonade.*

Oh dear, sim-posting again...

Between two trees there, Kheldar, you'll find a hammock with a built-in pillow.

Is it called a hammock? Thanks, I have to remember that.
Now, if you'll excuse me...
~with a dreamy look on his face starts walking towards the trees~

*alicat runs to the tack room for brushes, curry comb and hoof pick. She returns to sammy, who seems to know he has been chosen to make alicat's dream come true. Aftter a thorough grooming, alicat finds an English saddle and pad in the tack room. A beautiful hackamore bridle dangles from her shoulder. * There are no bits in Heaven, sammy. We'll go wherever you want. Oh, Mari-rae, this is so perfect.

~...and lies down in the hammock, where within a few secs he is admiring the trees and breathing in the fresh air ...~

*alicat pauses on the way to her ride long enough to plant a kiss on the prone Kheldar.* That's so you'll have sweet dreams.

~Kheldar is vaguely aware of something happening to him. He can't place it, but it feels...comforting~

*alicat sees a smile cross Kheldar's face. She hesitates, then wanders back, hoping he won't mind.* Kheldar, would you like to go for a nice, leisurely ride? Or maybe a nice, leisurely drink? Whatever is your pleasure.

~opens his eyes~
Oh dear, how can I refuse anything to somebody with such an innocent smile on her face . We'll start with the drink then. Is the lemonade ready yet?

You just lie back in your hammock. I'll fetch the super-lemonade and one of Coely's straws. You won't have to move a muscle. *alicat returns with two glasses and two straws. She pulls a lounge chair up to Kheldar's hammock, and they drink a toast*. Here's to great friends and nature! Cheers, Dear.

~takes a sip from his lemonade, and meanwhile wonders what exactly it was that he did to deserve all this ~
Cheers, to great friends and nature

I think it all comes down to the great person that you are. That explains everything. Doesn't it? Besides, you are totally wonderful to talk to. And I've thought so from the first time I had the pleasure.

Thank you...I think .
~seems to be caught off-guard by that reply~
~takes another sip from his lemonade, which is very good ~

*alicat wonders what she said that put Kheldar off. She only intended to tell him she enjoys time spent together. Maybe she should just go away for a long ride?* Um. This lemonade needs more vodka.

Well, I seem to have finished my drink, so why don't we find a horse and go for a ride now . Me thinks there is no need to drink a lemo-vodka first, since that would probably keep you from enjoying the ride

*alicat instantly brightens up. She picks a magnificent black stallion from the pasture. She grooms him and tacks up. He is possibly the most beautiful horse she has ever seen. Kheldar takes the reins and mounts up. Together they lead their mounts through the gates and start off. alicat is home again.* This is going to be perfect. :-0