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

*Matina brings out a sheet cake adorned with a circuit diagram*
Happy birthday, Sir Marv! My gift to you is simple, a case of your favorite beer.

Back to the new post office today.

I considered being a student in Loughborogh for a while. I ended up going to Wales instead.

Bus stupidity isn't just restricted to students.

For example:
(On a bus which has TOWN CENTRE on the front)
Passenger: Does this bus go to the town centre?

Passenger: Dorcan, please.
Driver: This bus doesn't go to Dorcan you need the 14.
Passenger: Can't you take me to Dorcan anyway?

Sometimes the stupidity starts before the bus even arrives...
Bloke spends five minutes minutely examining the time table with atttached route map.
Bloke (to the nearest person): What time is the next bus?/Does the number 1 stop here?/Where does the number 13 go to? (delete as appropiate).

Happy birthday, Marv!

I'm a librarian, but I don't live in Loughborough.

Happy Birthday, Marv!

Kat, thelostgeographer's mother is a librarian in Loughborough. And where is the little scamp? I need to check on him.

Ah, Marv. The Big Three Oh. In honor of the day I have this lovely custom made beer stein emblazoned with your Atelier Coat of Arms and a magic memory card for your camera that holds unlimited photos.


Ben's comment about arrogant Americans made me a bit reflective. There are some parts of the country where the natives are much more prone to regional arrogance than in other regions. I find it distressing to have to deal with these people on a regular basis. So I imagine that other nationalities find them downright annoying. But I also know lots and lots of Americans who, eyes wide open, recognize the flaws in our society and are genuinely distressed by them. I supppose it's like everything else. You need a plus and minus sheet.

Anyway, I'm glad I live in the US - warts and all. If that makes me arrogant, then so be it. Besides, it's all a matter of perspective, isn't it? The people I live around consider Europeans (including the English) to be much more arrogant than we are. It'a a version of the grass is always greener syndrome.

In all fairness to the UK, most Americans consider the French the most arrogant nationality.

Was it here that someone remarked that is is considered politically incorrect to call someone an Englishman?

PC or not, Englishman trips of the tongue a lot better than Englishperson.

Mr. D, it was the English part that is supposed to be incorrect. But is is still ok to call someone a Scot. I'm afraid I don't understand this at all. I was taken to task about using the word British. So what the heck am I supposed to call you? UKers is a bit awkward.

Happy birthday Marv! I'm reminded of a song by They Might Be Giants

You're older than you've ever been and now you're even older

B the next time C sees his therapist, next week, will be the 4th time. The therapist is still in the getting to know C stage and he seems to be very affective. Prolly a bit early to tell much though. Thanks for asking!

Hyp, when you find thelostgeographer (who, presumably will then be thefoundgeographer), please remind him to call in on his Aunty Amy in Rm 7.78 of EC Stoner.

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That was at Hyp's post.

Happy birthday, Marv!

My head turned to cotton wool yesterday, and I couldn't get warm even with the help of a woolly jumper and a fan heater, so I came home. I've mostly slept since then.

DH got a 2:1!!!

Can't remember what else ...

Mol

It's the big 29 Hyp. Our conversation the other day notwithstanding. I am easily confused after all...

Happy Birthday Marv

Happy Birthday, Marv!

Marv, you have been working too hard. Or else I have. Sorry for making you a year older than you actually are.

*points at Sir Marv* See how young he is! He's only 29.

I think that both conditions are right Hyp.

Thanks all for the birthday wishes. Now if I could just rid myself of this headache....