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

Hello - it's Bluebottle, your village Thatcher here.
I hear you need some thatching done...?

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Come in, Bluebottle. Yes, I'd like to have a rethatch next spring if you can fit me into your schedule.

Well, so far you are the first to ask for some thatching done, so there'll be no problem there.
Just let me know when's convenient for you

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Okaly dokaly, dude!

Are you sure you are not Ned Flanders?

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LOL!!

How about "Aaawwwlll Riiight!" then, followed with a high five?

How about saying thanks and inviting me in for a cup of tea?
I brought some cake!

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Can't resist that offer! Thank you so much, Bluebottle. Would you care to share a pot of tea with me?

*Collects the post as they go inside. Finds a letter from a good friend who lives on the Isle of Wight! *

Oh, look!! Its arrived! I've been expecting this. (opening it) Oh, lovely! Look at the colorful brochures! I'd love to go see these places. And a nice Christmas card and letter. This is wonderful!! I'll write back immediately.

Tea! Great! Thanks for the offer.
So it *did* arrive, then?
I was beginning to doubt it ever would... Well, Happy New Millennium!
The good thing about thatch is it's ability to be warm in winter and cool in summer...

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Yes, it arrived and made me very happy. Thank you! What kind of tea would you like, and more importantly, what kind of cake did you bring? (hoping for fudgy chocolate type cake)

Come in and sit at the kitchen counter while I make the tea. I've never lived in a thatched cottage before. I like it very much.

Funny you should say that, as I brought a fudgy chocolate type cake.
Here you go
*Hands over a *

My great-aunts live in a thatched cottage on the Island - the trick is to duck when you walk about or you'll hit your head a lot.

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You are a gem of a guest!! This is delicious. Thank you!

*Pours his tea (darjeeling, hope that's ok?!!)*

Are your great-aunts short or tall? Do they have to constantly go around ducking their heads too? Or is it just the occasional nephew who stops in who has to mind the rafters?

Hmm... I've absolutely no idea what darjeeling tea is, but I expect it's fine.
My aunts are all short - little old ladies, you know, but alas one of them is in hospital at the moment.

And thankyou! I got the reply to your letter today!
(and exactly which photo of me do you have...?)

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Darjeeling comes from the slopes of the Himalayas, and it is a medium strength black tea. Very tasty! One of my favorites.

I'm glad you got the letter!

Hope your Aunt is getting better...

I took the photo of you building a house of cards with a yellow sticker on your cheek!! LOL! Its from the meet.

Oh right, THAT photo. Only, they weren't cards, it was those packets of vinegar you get in pubs...

By the way - If you liked finding out about my home town of Sandown, I've done an article on Sandown Pier which should be approved as this week's University Project on Wednesday.

And I'll have to try some of that tea.

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Kewl, hon! I'll check it out! Well done!!

Have a with your tea.

Sandown was mentioned in the brochures you sent. I would love to visit your island!!

If you want the full tour, just remember to set aside at least 10 years of your life - it may look small, but there's a lot of interest there.
So, how's life in your part of the world?

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(carefully setting aside the required 10 years)

Life in Wisconsin is chilly and cold. I have a frozen pipe in the barn that needs thawing so I can bring water to the goats. The driveway was snowy, thawed a bit, and now is thick ice. The sky is grey and the wind is blowing. Brrr!

Hope you had a wonderful birthday! Did you get any ?

Yep, I got a dalek, a new camera and some HMV vouchers.
One day I'd like to see that much snow - seeing some snow would be an improvement - but alas, what can we do?

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I would like to point out that I have been waiting since January to get my Cottage thatched. If you don't get back to me with the estimate I will be forced to take my business elsewhere.... in the meantime, can I freshen up your ???