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

~Walks back in~
I think I'm getting used to this drink. It's not as much fun as it used to be .

*Wishes forlornly for a nice large vt, but takes a pull from God A's bottle. Moves to the front of the cave where a draft will pull the twin spirals of smoke up into the air.*

Well, cheers back to you too. Coely, I bet it feels good to get out of that tank. I was thinking about Twain's book. In it whenever there was a storm all kinds of things would come loose and float away down the river. Huck and Jim found a raft and a canoe that way. Maybe we should keep an eye out for anything useable that might be salvaged.

Kheldar, you're right about this drink.

Could it be that God's booze isn't perfect after all? I'll just take a swig to down this legless mushroom. *Only small puffs of smoke come out of alicat' ears.* Well, I know the bottled love is perfect, so I think I'll join Bear in a toast. Bast has a good idea about keeping our eyes open for a raft.

*Gwennie stomps in looking as though she's been drowned and then fried*

Thanks for waking me up chaps! First I woke up with water pouring into my face and then got struck by lightning as I followed your tracks to the cave...

*Connects her index fingers and makes a blue spark* See?

Did someone mention vodka and tonyx? *Looks hopeful*

LOL. Sorry Gwennie. Yes, v.t.'s are mixed and waiting. Maybe we should get a fire going, so you can dry off. I'll pile up the wood, if you wouldn't mind lending a spark. *Gwennie zaps the kindling with her finger and, within minutes, a nice fire is burning.* Mari-rae managed to salvage our towels, so you can dry off a bit. How has Mair been adjusting to puberty, Gwennie? Or should I ask how are YOU adjusting to her puberty?

*Raises her eyes to the ceiling*

Don't ask!
*Pulls a handful of frazzled hair from her head and lets it fall to the floor*

Still, hopefully in a couple of years, she'll be good looking boy friends home for me to furtively drool over...... *Winks*

LOL. Always a silver lining, eh?

Well, she could always turn out to be a lesbian...... In which case my hubby, John would have fun!

ROFLOL.

Gwennie, you are so BAD !!!! It must be all those vegans you keep eating!! Here, have a vodka and tonic. Old Man River just spewed a couple bottles onto the beach here for us. Earlier I snagged a lime too, so we are set for the duration. Ali? Kheldar? Baron? Anybody else want one?

*sits with embarassed look on face that men get when women talk of certain things...*

No thanks, Bast. I'm waiting for some Bushmills to wash up.

I'm assuming you're looking like that because of the l-word that Gwennie spoke and not my reference to vt's?

I'll keep an eye out for Bushmills. Look, there goes an old house. Too bad its way out of reach.

*Watches the house float on by down the river along with uprooted trees and a dead cow.*

Is anyone going to go into the cave for the pirate treasure?

*A large eagle flies past with a body clutched in its talons. The body waves with the hand that is not clutching the duty-free bag ............ It's Dr J!! The eagle deposits him in the basket and flies off*
Afternoon, folks. I bring Bushmills Single Malt (for those who like Irish) and Lagavulin 16-y-o (for those who like the real thing )
*Pours himself a glass of Lagavulin*

*Suddenly realises he's in a wrecked basket hanging in a tree.*
Hey, eagle, come back! I said COME BACK!!
*The eagle wheels in the sky and circles the forlorn looking group below it. It looks as if it's trying to make up its mind.*

Come back, Eagle, we need Dr, J on the ground with us. *hearing all the pleas from the ground, the eagle obliges and gently picks the good Dr. up again and settles him lighty on the ground. A round of cheers go up. Alicat tosses the helpful eagle a fish she has spent hours catching.* Good to see you Doc. How is your wrist? You can still drink, right? We have a lovely fire going, if you're cold. Plenty of provisions too. We are waiting for a raft to drift by so that we could sail "Old Muddy".

*leaps out of water and does a somersault to greet Dr J!*
Welcome back
(ali, do you think he will be embarrased if our vegan friend mentions the l word again?)
Should we light a fire, It's getting a little cold.

LOL I'm not sure Coely. We can ask Him of course. The fire has been burning nicely, thanks to Gwennie's spark. I'll just toss on some more driftwood to get a real nice blaze. I'm pretty sure Mari-rae packed som marshmellows from her farm. And the Don had some wonderful Italian treats. Coely, I'm afraid our wishes didn't come true because I never made it to the falls on my birthday, I had trouble at home and spent the whole day crying. I'm sorry. I still have the Loonie and Twonie and wishbone though, so we will make another plan. Sorry, my dear fish.

*Huggles Alicat to make her feel better*

I know what'll cheer you up!

*Sticks a finger in each ear and blue sparks come out of her nose whilst all her hair crackles and stands on end*

What do you think of that then? Being struck by lightning has its benefits, you know. Just remind me not to pick my nose!

Ahhh! I shall be happy to liberate that Bushmills from your clutches DR.J!

*Pours BBS a of Bushmills, but is v. careful to hold onto bottle.*
Slainte, BBS & also slainte mhar!