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

*Looks for the Major's briefcase, but doesn't see it. Shrugs and tucks a black bottle in the top of the Major's boot. Walks over to Amy.*

Sorry to hear about your missing fuel. We've had some success over at Crater Labs, Inc. using my, um, wine as a substitute when we run out of gas. It got us back from Saturn once. I told Affy that we should have filled up at that place with the "last gas for the next 1,400 million km", but he insisted that it was just a scam. Boy, did he feel foolish when we ran out of gas just this side of Mars. Luckily we had a case of my "Mort Noire Gaie" on board.

Anyway, you're welcome to a bottle. A little goes a long way.

*positions bowls to catch the drips to use later as fuel*

That's no good. We want a winner!

I think we simulposted, Amy.

*Inspects the Major worriedly...is relieved to see his moustaches blowing up and down.*

I think he's ok, he seems to be breathing. Well, to all of us, I guess.

*floating in, stops abruptly in doorway*

*looks at the Major*

*looks around at the mess*

Oh dear, oh dear - what happened?

All were judged .... and none were found wanting ...

*turns up extremely late*

*Sycophantically applauds the Major's decision*

*wanders back off to the beer tent*

Zeppo, Stay! I'll get a hose.

Poor Zeppo... maybe we could use the hose on the Major too? That ought to wake him up!

[Tiger-Face]: I've been having such a wonderful time during this festival (as I hope you all have) that I think we should remove the end date and keep it going as long as it amuses us - what do you think?

I'll drink to that!

Drink?

*looks around, hesitantly*

*notices that some of Kristina's bottles have survived unharmed*

*decides that this wine is probably one of those that will not do too much harm to herself*

*uncorks a bottle of Sea Buckthorn Wine*

*pours self a *

Anyone else?

Certainly! I don't mind tasting the competition's. They're welcome to try mine, too.

*sniffs carefully at GL's wine*



Thanks, but I think I'll pass....

Drat! That should have been of course!

*drifting off to get some fresh air*

*Waves vaguely.*

Hmmmm. This isn't bad.

*Helps self to another glass.*

OOoh,if there's some going?

I'd like to try the

*brings in armfuls of his /Gran Reserva/ elderberry Rioja*

Enough for everybody - it's got a cheeky little nose, hints of rubber eraser and busman's shirt pocket and a sit on the tongue very reminiscent of Claire from Steps.

B

I'd like to try that, please!