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

And mine...................but it doesn't mean that i trust her to fly that.

*sobs*

*Suddenly has bright idea*

Irv, you did install the remote controls, didn't you?.......didn't...you?? You.....didn't??

Why would I install the remote control into the ship? Wouldn't they be much more usefull here? So that we could "control" the ship from a "remote" location. Besides, that's the mechanic's job, not mine. You'll have to ask him.

*a robot that looks like Ampton only muave enters*
Hey you! Hampton! Did you set up the remote control for that ship that Greebo just took out?

*robot nods*

There you go, Dr. J, you have your answer.

~Irving

*Sigh of relief.*
OK where's the handset? *Picks it up, presses a few buttons, looks puzzled, opens back of handset*
I think a couple of batteries would have been a good idea. Now how are we going to get Greebo back in time to sign our pay-checks?

Maybe we should let cruising cats fly...

~Irving

~Ernesto Pix enters and begins clicking away with his trusty NikoPhotonDigiMatic camera to document the worry and the shear emotion in the Spaceship Rental office~

Hey guys, how many lives do you think that cool cat has left? ~while taking out his notebook to get the "QUOTE"~

*clears throat*
Greebo's a survivor. I think she's got at least seven left on her. Maybe eight! But I'm no expert, take it from her, if she ever gets back...

~Irving

Excuse me, but is this a good place to hitchhike? I really can't afford to rent a ship. BTW, was that a comet I saw fly by a while ago?

I think that was Greebo, not a comet. As far as hitchhiking goes... well, I don't know how Alien and Greebo feel about that.

~Irving

Guess I'll try picking up empties for 5 cent deposits till I raise up the cash for a rental. How much?

Depends on which ship you want

~Irving

definitely the cheapest. I'm on a "Low Budget" which incidently is a pretty good song.

~The radio crackles to life...~ This is The Grinny Grin calling Mr Washington at the Space Center... Repeat... Grinny Grin to Mr Washington... are you there... UNDER... Opoottsss ... Me means OVER...

Notification from Boss Alien:

Hitchhiking to/in/on/from the centre is absolutely allowed!!

I'm here, Greebo, what's your position?

~Greebo blushes big time~

Er... hmm... whatever do you mean Mr Washington???????

Alien's answer as to the legality of hitching on the Space Centre, notwithstanding, cloughie, I still think you need a ship of your own to put in the hanger that you will shortly be renting.
I have it on good authority that Irv offers a special credit deal for impecunious researchers.

Dr J (H2G2SC PRO)

Why that's a darn good idea, Dr. John. Thanks. I think I've found enough deposit bottles that I can rent one right out. Do you know if there's a redemption center nearby?

Good question, cloughie.

BTW there are a lot of bottles piling up outside the Cheshire Grin Inn, if you want to make a few more $$$$. Just try not to be tempted to go into the party, you may never get out.