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

*jogs in through front door carrying carton of donuts*
JINGLE-JINGLE

Sorry not to pick these up earlier, guys, but I see y'all have done OK with the mbougatses. Dang! I can't BELIEVE I missed Irv!! I completely missed that first post, it must have been 3 up -- although that happens often enough for me to suspect a little hole in ripley time-space.

Speaking of which, I hope he understands about the hole.

*puts out donuts, with the ughs to one side for the pickier customers*

Hi newcomer! StPletch is it? I hope the IIEM served you satisfactorily. Where you from?

*jingle/jangle*
Hello everyone!!!

Could I have a really super hot tea please?

What a beautiful day!

Hi!!!
I was served...it was good. *licking lips in a satisfied manner* IIEM????

I'm from grand ol' Denver, CO, but I have a good knowledge of LA, CA, too, due to my university being located there.
You?

Hi, Lil and Lintilla.

I must be going, now. I'll let you know how my little munchkin is doing.

Bye. ~waves~

bye witty !

Hello StPletch, dont believe ive had the pleasure, im Lintilla.

*sit down and kicks back on the couch, grining ear to ear*

What an absolutely wonderful day.

*nods in acknowledgement to WM and gives a 'thumbs up' as she leaves*
I hope her wee one's earache is ok and not too painfull.
Hopefully antibiotics will kick in quickly and all will be well.
Could I have a fresh coffee please and an uncertainty doughnut.
Thank you.

StPletch, the IIEM is the Infinite Improbability Espresso Machine. It can create just about any non-alcoholic beverage that exists (and a few that didn't previously). It's particularly handy to have around since the staff can't always be here and the café's open 24 hours. You simply ask for what you want.

IIEM, coffee, please.
*takes coffee to table*

Seems to me, Mr. Smith is becoming quite a regular.

*finally nodding in understanding*
IIEM...great idea...wish I could get one.

Hi Lintilla ;.)
I agree..it's a wonderful day...I love cool clouds!

*sips tea and picks up the post*
so wheres this article on the Aroma Cafe hidden?

*feeling more than a little silly*
And, uh, where do I find the Post?

no need to feel silly, its right here;
http://www.h2g2.com/U54963

*passes the peper over.*

but the cafe article won't be in there until next week.

dont worry you can keep that i have another right here.

*pulls another copy of the post out of her back pockect and sips her tea again*

The article is hidden in the future. I scooped it. I reckon to run with this shameless publicity thread title through next week and just number 'em.

StPletch, I'm in deepest central Florida and have learned to think in about 4 time zones -- not including the future -- since I began this summer job.

ah, well im sur its a great article Redbeard and i cant wait to read it.

*grins at Lil through beard*
I might fade out for a little while. Do not be alarmed.
*promptly starts to fade, leaving a vauge outline. For some reason the beard doesn't fade but is left attached to a faded outline. Strange!*

Lil, did we ever figure out where Mr. Smith was from?

*ducks head* I haven't the faintest idea, I'm sure.
Say, look at this lovely glass abstract thing! The IIEM actually tried to fulfill Sporky's orders early this morning. I found a cup of tea on the server pad and this was stuck in one of the rear vents.

*notices little red light blinking on phone*
*picks up receiver for privacy and plays message*

Good news, CLI got the word and will be out presently to fix the roof.