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

Laserquest involves physical exertion. And they'll probably want money in advance as well.

If people are interested, I'm happy to give 'em a ring and find out?

"Oooh, going back to Zagreb's point re the bowling. I phoned up Megabowl who were happy to accommodate us but wanted £5 deposit for each person. I don't have the cash to do that, I'm afraid, so what shall we do?"

When do they need the deposit for? I'm sure something can be arranged.

I'd rather do the bowling than anything else. My playing (if not my technique) has improved immessurably based on last time (the fact I was in a foul mood back in November probably didn't help either ).

Do you promise not to bowl overarm this time?

On a different note, what should I do with the spider I've trapped under a marmite lid on my desk?

"Do you promise not to bowl overarm this time?"

I beat you

Yeah, it was the shock wave when the ball landed that knocked all the pins down.

Is the spider still alive?

The should still be alive. Being a spider it's probably not even bored.

Keep it as a pet then. Train it to do simple domestic chores.

Or eat it.

In fact, bring it to the meet and Eggy will eat it.

Full of protein, them little critters

I'm not going to eat it. It's not kosher.

However, the fate of Mr/Mrs Spider will be detailed in my blog at http://www.livejournal.com/users/zagreb2 for those who fear for their nerves.

It won't be too exciting. Most likely to be "out the window" or "flat on bottom of shoe".

Well, Eggy does say he doesn't fear no cavespider

Nah, I wouldn't put a poor wee spider through that. I might just squish it.

"Full of protein, them little critters"

Well, Eggy's a big lad...

No! Raise it as your own. See if you can get it to talk.

Or do tricks.

Then you can make loads of money as "the man who raised a spider as a human".

I'd imagine it can't talk, EV. And I can't imagine spiders would have much to say anyway. All they care about is catching flies and hiding in my shoes. Neither of those are conversations that interest me.

I might teach it to tapdance, but so much time with so many legs!

Spider-man!

Sorry, these bottles of Reef are going to my head and I've just had a heavy session with my 'doctor'...