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

That he did...and l can tell you that the coat check people looked at him funny, too...

'Night Lil. l'll be about, never fear...

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Anyone interested in participating in an Epic Tale? Seems we've run into some trouble... need help...
Good guys: Titania, Mandarb, sea - the Emperor's daughter - and her dragon azrael
Bad guys: desdemitra, darexis and - now that they have gained control of him - the Emperor himself..
Good guys hovering above cave on dragon's back
Bad guys inside cave, controlling very strong magic

http://www.h2g2.com/F50529?thread=83047&post=700277 ...sorry, forgot to give the URL...

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*floatin' in, for real t'is time (-2-2 real)*

Matina, a Y please...

*floatin' in, for real t'is time (-2-2 real)*

Matina, a Y please...

Morning all (Tuesday). Lovely weather for the most important event in the world today - The running of the Melbourne Cup horse race in Australia.

Apparently there is a little local interest in which daddy's boy wins an election in America. It won't make any difference downunder. America will still be (with Japan) the most protectionist country in the world. Free Trade. Yeah right. Tell that to our sheep farmers who are still smarting over America-imposed protectionist tariffs.

Matina, lay out my top hat and tails please.

I invented hats.

Top -at and tails? *impressed*

Is t-at t-e way you dress for Melbourne Cup?

*picks up c-ampa-ne bottle from frid-e and Sprin-ie for a cuddle, as usual*

In Australia the Melbourne Cup is the fashion event of the year. Some women spend thousands of dollars on their outfits.

The race is run at 5.20pm Tuesday NZ time (GMT plus 13 hours) - roughly eight hours from now. Here's the field, jockey, weight to be carried by the horse and barrier draw.

Let's see who can pick the winner. I, somewhat unsurpisingly no doubt, will go for No 24, Brew.

1 Enzeli Greg Hall 57 6
2 Far Cry Kevin Darley 57 10
3 Arctic Owl David Harrison 56.5 21
4 Diatribe Jim Cassidy 55 15
5 Freemason Larry Cassidy 53 2
6 Lightning Arrow Frankie Dettori 53 14
7 Second Coming Michael Coleman 52.5 17
8 Coco Cobanna Chris Munce 52 22
9 Kaapstad Way Damien Oliver 52 12
10 Maridpour Greg Childs 52 7
11 The Hind Stephen Baster 52 13
12 Yippyio Darren Beadman 52 19
13 Bohemiath Darren Gauci 51.5 3
14 Our Unicorn Matthew Gatt 51 23
15 Pasta Express John Marshall 51 16
16 Skybeau Dwayne Dunn 51 5
17 Hill Of Grace Glen Boss 50.5 8
18 Citra's Prince Craig Williams 50 18
19 Majestic Avenue Aaron Spiteri 50 4
20 Mr Nelson Jason Patton 50 20
21 Pravda Lance O'Sullivan 50 9
22 Celestial Show Len Beasley 49.5 11
23 Maguire Luke Currie (a) 49.5 1
24 Brew Kerrin McEvoy 49 24

Well, i'll go for good old Frankie Dettori on Lightening Arrow Please

A bit of a roughie Babel. It's paying 20-1. Still a good chance though

Yes, but Frankie has ridden horses at worse odds than that to win.So I'll stick with it, thanks Looney

3 Arctic Owl David Harrison

Excellent choice at 15-1, Titania

Put me down for Majestic Avenue, Loony. I considered Yippyio, but I thought Lil might want that one.

Number 15 Pasta Express is the choice for me given just the names. The other option I would have gone for is Maridpour.