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

Uh, well, you see, er, um, I was just......Aw heck! You set me up!
You must have the patience of a saint when it comes to fools like me. I never dreamed h2g2 could be such a tight knit community. But I did call sunny a very silly person to his face and not behind his back. Look at his page and follow the conversation I started, simply "Hello" I think. He was a little stand-offish at first until I told him about my neighbor's cat Sonny Boy (Tigger's neighbor actually) and how sunny's name reminded me of that lovely cat. That broke the ice and as far as I know sunny and I are buddies. We had been trading Beatles lyrics for a while. So I have said nothing to embarass myself
. What must have gone through your mind when I called sunny a snot! It was used as a term of endearment in this sense. (Like calling your brother a knucklehead) I hope you and sunny realise this. Still, how very embarassing for me . I have hoof-in-mouth disease once again.

Lordy, lordy! I have to go and hide for a while. I cannot believe it. Oh God I am so embarassed!!!!

MJM FOOL

Oh Lord, and I recommended Danish web sites to some over sexed user! Oh, where is my head???

Think Micheal, think!! The USA >is not< the universe!

Can I ever come out of my Mole hole again?



MJM

Relax! DON'T PANIC!

The only thing thing that will upset me is if you keep calling sunny 'him'. I can assure you that she's a 'her'!

>peeks out of hole< >looks at photos again< Indeed! Hi sunny girl!
Is sunny laughing too or have you kept this from her? I guess the "him" just all ran together because Sonny Boy and Tigger are both male cats, so I got stuck in a "him" pattern. You are blessed to have a "her" in your life. Its a strange thing: I can speak to a crowd of thousands and never sweat a drop, but in small gatherings I get very nervous unless I know the folks well. Thus, there is no "her" in my life. That can change at any time in the most unexpected way. So I don't let it worry me. I do speak too freely however.

A few years ago I had a student in my class whose last name was the same as favored student of my Father's, who taught medicine. This student of mine was a "she". I asked her if she was any relation to the student of my Father's. To my great embarassment, and to the roar of laughter from the other students, she answered "Yes indeed she was related. My Father's student was her exhusband!" I have learned to hold my tongue on certain subjects. Still, I work to have good class rapport, and because this student really wasn't embarassed it did sort of bond the class together. Everyone knew the learned professor was also prone to human mistakes. Since I never say really awful or mean things about folks I tend to let my thoughts flow unchecked. I have had the same thing happen to me. Once I cooked outside >very< late at night in January (I cook out whenever I want) and someone called the fire brigade. The next day at a local cafe a friend of mine started ranting about the fool who was grilling steak at 1:00 am and caused the Neighborhood Watch Group to call the fire brigade. I identified myself as the fool. I was not in the least offended but it was great fun to see the expression of sheer embarassment and disblief in his face. He refused to believe me until I told him every detail. Then he was full of apologies. I said none was need since he, as a member of the Neighborhood Watch, was just doing his job. Then I invited him over to my next cook out.

The world is a funny place and can be fun as long as we can step back and DON'T PANIC! Wise words from DNA. I wish I could share this exchange with my brother who visited Denmark, but we are at odds now over the care my Mother is receiving. This is a very long story, another story. Amy the Ant knows all the sad details. I have 'stepped back' so far I am almost out of the family picture.

st broelan was right: you are a really good guy. I am so glad to have met you even under such unpromising circumstances. Have a good weekend. This has been one of the most interesting, and fun, experiences I have had since I joined h2g2. You must cause me to embarass myself again sometime. Its great fun.

MJM Terry

>peeks out of hole< >looks at photos again< Indeed! Hi sunny girl!
Is sunny laughing too or have you kept this from her? I guess the "him" just all ran together because Sonny Boy and Tigger are both male cats, so I got stuck in a "him" pattern. You are blessed to have a "her" in your life. Its a strange thing: I can speak to a crowd of thousands and never sweat a drop, but in small gatherings I get very nervous unless I know the folks well. Thus, there is no "her" in my life. That can change at any time in the most unexpected way. So I don't let it worry me. I do speak too freely however.

A few years ago I had a student in my class whose last name was the same as favored student of my Father's, who taught medicine. This student of mine was a "she". I asked her if she was any relation to the student of my Father's. To my great embarassment, and to the roar of laughter from the other students, she answered "Yes indeed she was related. My Father's student was her exhusband!" I have learned to hold my tongue on certain subjects. Still, I work to have good class rapport, and because this student really wasn't embarassed it did sort of bond the class together. Everyone knew the learned professor was also prone to human mistakes. Since I never say really awful or mean things about folks I tend to let my thoughts flow unchecked. I have had the same thing happen to me. Once I cooked outside >very< late at night in January (I cook out whenever I want) and someone called the fire brigade. The next day at a local cafe a friend of mine started ranting about the fool who was grilling steak at 1:00 am and caused the Neighborhood Watch Group to call the fire brigade. I identified myself as the fool. I was not in the least offended but it was great fun to see the expression of sheer embarassment and disblief in his face. He refused to believe me until I told him every detail. Then he was full of apologies. I said none was need since he, as a member of the Neighborhood Watch, was just doing his job. Then I invited him over to my next cook out.

The world is a funny place and can be fun as long as we can step back and DON'T PANIC! Wise words from DNA. I wish I could share this exchange with my brother who visited Denmark, but we are at odds now over the care my Mother is receiving. This is a very long story, another story. Amy the Ant knows all the sad details. I have 'stepped back' so far I am almost out of the family picture.

st broelan was right: you are a really good guy. I am so glad to have met you even under such unpromising circumstances. Have a good weekend. This has been one of the most interesting, and fun, experiences I have had since I joined h2g2. You must cause me to embarass myself again sometime. Its great fun.

MJM Terry

>peeks out of hole< >looks at photos again< Indeed! Hi sunny girl!
Is sunny laughing too or have you kept this from her? I guess the "him" just all ran together because Sonny Boy and Tigger are both male cats, so I got stuck in a "him" pattern. You are blessed to have a "her" in your life. Its a strange thing: I can speak to a crowd of thousands and never sweat a drop, but in small gatherings I get very nervous unless I know the folks well. Thus, there is no "her" in my life. That can change at any time in the most unexpected way. So I don't let it worry me. I do speak too freely however.

A few years ago I had a student in my class whose last name was the same as favored student of my Father's, who taught medicine. This student of mine was a "she". I asked her if she was any relation to the student of my Father's. To my great embarassment, and to the roar of laughter from the other students, she answered "Yes indeed she was related. My Father's student was her exhusband!" I have learned to hold my tongue on certain subjects. Still, I work to have good class rapport, and because this student really wasn't embarassed it did sort of bond the class together. Everyone knew the learned professor was also prone to human mistakes. Since I never say really awful or mean things about folks I tend to let my thoughts flow unchecked. I have had the same thing happen to me. Once I cooked outside >very< late at night in January (I cook out whenever I want) and someone called the fire brigade. The next day at a local cafe a friend of mine started ranting about the fool who was grilling steak at 1:00 am and caused the Neighborhood Watch Group to call the fire brigade. I identified myself as the fool. I was not in the least offended but it was great fun to see the expression of sheer embarassment and disblief in his face. He refused to believe me until I told him every detail. Then he was full of apologies. I said none was need since he, as a member of the Neighborhood Watch, was just doing his job. Then I invited him over to my next cook out.

The world is a funny place and can be fun as long as we can step back and DON'T PANIC! Wise words from DNA. I wish I could share this exchange with my brother who visited Denmark, but we are at odds now over the care my Mother is receiving. This is a very long story, another story. Amy the Ant knows all the sad details. I have 'stepped back' so far I am almost out of the family picture.

st broelan was right: you are a really good guy. I am so glad to have met you even under such unpromising circumstances. Have a good weekend. This has been one of the most interesting, and fun, experiences I have had since I joined h2g2. You must cause me to embarass myself again sometime. Its great fun.

MJM Terry

>peeks out of hole< >looks at photos again< Indeed! Hi sunny girl!
Is sunny laughing too or have you kept this from her? I guess the "him" just all ran together because Sonny Boy and Tigger are both male cats, so I got stuck in a "him" pattern. You are blessed to have a "her" in your life. Its a strange thing: I can speak to a crowd of thousands and never sweat a drop, but in small gatherings I get very nervous unless I know the folks well. Thus, there is no "her" in my life. That can change at any time in the most unexpected way. So I don't let it worry me. I do speak too freely however.

A few years ago I had a student in my class whose last name was the same as favored student of my Father's, who taught medicine. This student of mine was a "she". I asked her if she was any relation to the student of my Father's. To my great embarassment, and to the roar of laughter from the other students, she answered "Yes indeed she was related. My Father's student was her exhusband!" I have learned to hold my tongue on certain subjects. Still, I work to have good class rapport, and because this student really wasn't embarassed it did sort of bond the class together. Everyone knew the learned professor was also prone to human mistakes. Since I never say really awful or mean things about folks I tend to let my thoughts flow unchecked. I have had the same thing happen to me. Once I cooked outside >very< late at night in January (I cook out whenever I want) and someone called the fire brigade. The next day at a local cafe a friend of mine started ranting about the fool who was grilling steak at 1:00 am and caused the Neighborhood Watch Group to call the fire brigade. I identified myself as the fool. I was not in the least offended but it was great fun to see the expression of sheer embarassment and disblief in his face. He refused to believe me until I told him every detail. Then he was full of apologies. I said none was need since he, as a member of the Neighborhood Watch, was just doing his job. Then I invited him over to my next cook out.

The world is a funny place and can be fun as long as we can step back and DON'T PANIC! Wise words from DNA. I wish I could share this exchange with my brother who visited Denmark, but we are at odds now over the care my Mother is receiving. This is a very long story, another story. Amy the Ant knows all the sad details. I have 'stepped back' so far I am almost out of the family picture.

st broelan was right: you are a really good guy. I am so glad to have met you even under such unpromising circumstances. Have a good weekend. This has been one of the most interesting, and fun, experiences I have had since I joined h2g2. You must cause me to embarass myself again sometime. Its great fun.

MJM Terry

>peeks out of hole< >looks at photos again< Indeed! Hi sunny girl!
Is sunny laughing too or have you kept this from her? I guess the "him" just all ran together because Sonny Boy and Tigger are both male cats, so I got stuck in a "him" pattern. You are blessed to have a "her" in your life. Its a strange thing: I can speak to a crowd of thousands and never sweat a drop, but in small gatherings I get very nervous unless I know the folks well. Thus, there is no "her" in my life. That can change at any time in the most unexpected way. So I don't let it worry me. I do speak too freely however.

A few years ago I had a student in my class whose last name was the same as favored student of my Father's, who taught medicine. This student of mine was a "she". I asked her if she was any relation to the student of my Father's. To my great embarassment, and to the roar of laughter from the other students, she answered "Yes indeed she was related. My Father's student was her exhusband!" I have learned to hold my tongue on certain subjects. Still, I work to have good class rapport, and because this student really wasn't embarassed it did sort of bond the class together. Everyone knew the learned professor was also prone to human mistakes. Since I never say really awful or mean things about folks I tend to let my thoughts flow unchecked. I have had the same thing happen to me. Once I cooked outside >very< late at night in January (I cook out whenever I want) and someone called the fire brigade. The next day at a local cafe a friend of mine started ranting about the fool who was grilling steak at 1:00 am and caused the Neighborhood Watch Group to call the fire brigade. I identified myself as the fool. I was not in the least offended but it was great fun to see the expression of sheer embarassment and disblief in his face. He refused to believe me until I told him every detail. Then he was full of apologies. I said none was need since he, as a member of the Neighborhood Watch, was just doing his job. Then I invited him over to my next cook out.

The world is a funny place and can be fun as long as we can step back and DON'T PANIC! Wise words from DNA. I wish I could share this exchange with my brother who visited Denmark, but we are at odds now over the care my Mother is receiving. This is a very long story, another story. Amy the Ant knows all the sad details. I have 'stepped back' so far I am almost out of the family picture.

st broelan was right: you are a really good guy. I am so glad to have met you even under such unpromising circumstances. Have a good weekend. This has been one of the most interesting, and fun, experiences I have had since I joined h2g2. You must cause me to embarass myself again sometime. Its great fun.

MJM Terry

Just god awful server problems here in the central USA. I have asked the PTB if the change over to a different server might cause this but no one else seems to be experiencing the problems I am. The first four times I sent that last post my computer told me the "server" was down and I had to try later. I hate having to rewrite long posts, so I just kept trying: thus 5 (!!) postings. Oh well, you can get surround sound maybe.

MJM Terry

Are you trying to use the servers as an excuse to do something as embarrasing as making a five-double post?

Once again I've been very little online... but enough to know how difficult it has been to work with h2g2 the last week.

I really hope it will be better soon. The new servers they have installed in America this week will hopefully help.

In America?

Does the BBC have servers in America?
Have they been part of the download problems
of the last few weeks?

Oh, and Michael, I didn't mean to eavesdropo on
your conversation with Ottox.

I clicked on this thread by mistake, and then
tried to figure out where it was going.
I've been having terrible problems with
slow downloads, just like you (I'm in
Boston). Lost of other researchers have
been complaining about the slowness, too.
It isn't just you.

Hej Paul.

BBC has servers in America - as far as I remember in New York. They have been updating them this week.
But it's probably the servers in UK that's making problems. Have a look at this conversation: F47996?thread=185651&post=2046960#p2046960

It doesn't help that the two people normally finding out about these things are away. Jim Lynn is in hospital this week and Mark Moxon is ...

Welcome Paul . Hej Ottox. Gosh I am sorry to hear so many of our fearless leaders are ill. At least the server problems seem to be over.

I made 5 copies of that earlier posting so you could pass out copies to your friends to demonstrate just how thick Nebraskans are. Like, a cow or two, too many, fell on us while playing games. Or we were stupid to run full tilt through corn fields and get our skin flayed from our bodies.

Sad note: my Mom died peacefully Friday at 6:30 pm. I am now an orphan. Lots of plans to be made. We have to take her 'home' to be buried next to Dad. I am happy its over for Mom; she was suffering so and now she is with Dad. Ah well, none of us are immortal. I would like to do an ald fashioned Irish wake for her.

All-in-all, the family is fine. It came as no surprise to us; just a bit faster than we thought.

I may be gone a week or so but "I Shall Return!"

Slan agot,
MJM Terry

A couple years ago, I wrote a novela
about a renegade band of extraterrestrial
Indians who stole the entire state of
Nebraska and took it to another planet.
To solve this mystery, the president
of the U.S. hired Spot the Wonder Dog,
Extra-terrestrial Weasel, and an eccentric
blind professor/inventor named Neinstein.

I stayed in a motel in Nebraska one night
about 30 years ago. All night long the trains
kept coming and going outside, carrying
corn away. What an exciting place!

Sorry to hear about your mother, MJM



Take care of you.

Yeah, sad news...





But good reason for the multi post!

Thanks for the s Ottox and Sad Mad or Bad (Amy). I have never been an orphan. It will be strange when I find myself wanting to tell Mom something and remember she is not here. Lots of memories however. Good memories.

Paul, many of those trains which disturbed your sleep were full of coal. Much of the coal mined in Wyoming comes straight through Nebraska. Undoubtedly many, many were full of corn too. Hhmm..Is this book of yours short enough to submit to h2g2, or is it available in the market place? I would love to read it!

The sad duties begin Tuesday and run through and inclusive of the 31 of May since we are to take Mom home; 500 miles away. Did you know that, in the USA, one cannot take across state lines the deceased bodies of of your loved ones? It has to be aranged by the funeral industry. Just another way for this odius industry to make money from death. When I die I want to be planted in the ground with an acorn seed in each hand. (If anyone out there is a Mortician I am going back into my Mole hole for a full year ).

I'll try to keep in touch while on the road, but since I >never< log off I have long since forgetten my sign in name. I would have to start with a new number (no great crisis).

I promise to travel safely! all around!
Thanks for being here for me!

MJM Terry (simulcast to the tenth digit! Ha!)