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

Especially from some probably certifiable Canuck Reverend.

I have meant to call on you for gerbil-years now, but never got around to it. I do apologize for stepping into the pencil shaving thread, but it caught the eye.

Anyway, I am not quite as insane as 'some' un-named folks hereabouts, but I do have my moments. Once I have finished packing for a two-week work travel to Nova Scotia, and securing a half dozen domestic considerations, I will get back to you.

Meanwhile, feel free to listen to random Arlo tracks ...

Hi, Nick, thanks for dropping by. *I* have nothing to fear from lurkers

I imagine Nova Scotia would be more fun without w*rk

I do recall some fun occassions, during the 4 years I lived there. And I was even sober for the most of the time.

Amazing! I'd heard they got you drunk right at the border

You may have misunderstood ... That's Newfoundland, where you're obligated to knock back a few shots of Screech before you're allowed off a plane or ferry.

something New and North, anyway

Hmmmm, New Brunswickers do like their brew as well. Maybe it IS something in the name, eh?

*says the chap who has married a Newfoundlander and a New Brunswicker*

At the same time?

Uh, no. I may have enjoyed living dangerously in my younger years, but I was never quite insane.

When I married the 2nd time, the Lady was not only military but also a . Being so very skilled with sharp implements, I have a world of respect for her.

Respect is a good thing

Have you seen the movie "Under Seige"? Coincidentally, we are watching it just now. And Steven Segal is proving exactly why no one should underestimate a military

No, I haven't. But it sounds interesting

About 30 nuts manage to take over a fully armed US battleship. So of course, Mr Segal saves the world with the occassional aide of a cutesy stripper. (Everyone needs such an accessory, of course)

Sounds more like a reminder of why I don't have a television than a reason to respect s... And of course, it's a very accurate depiction of life aboard a battleship

But I've been watching terribly bad German science fiction, so I can't complain

Nearly 2 in the morning, so I'm off to bed. Enjoy the movie, hope to see you around tomorrow!

Tomorrow is a day of travels, so I probably won't be on-line until after work Monday. Sleep well ...

Happy travelling, then

Hey, you was up early. A joust at dawn, perhaps?

I later saw that there was quite a kerfuffle about the site, based on the same old ravings of one chap. Now I've been named and assumed to be everything from a troll to the PY, and even then I ain't gonna let simple words on a screen bug me so bad as it has a couple of others. I do hope atleast the returns. I don't go for all the stuff she writes, but some is quite enjoyable and quirky.

I just keep waking up *before noon* these days - I must not be a proper student

There's not a single researcher on this site about whom I can honestly say that I enjoy everything they've written - and that includes me! But that's no reason for childish name-calling, especially if you know someone is sensitive.

As I told lil, my best advice would be to remember a good German proverb for these situations:

"Was kümmert's die Eiche wenn sich die Sau dran schubbert?"

(What does the oak care if the pig uses it for a scratching post?)

I like that thought. Maybe because I sprang from a lot of generations of Germans.

About the only author I have enjoyed consistently is SWL, and that's probably because his innate quirkiness tickles me just so. Though his piece on Mohammed had me scurrying through my Qu'ran to help him.

Some folks will simple be heartless and mean-spirited, and others a bit to sensitive. I guess my own upbringing and then military time just tanned the hide enough. Still, I hope the sees sense and returns to writing.

I think it's a good sentiment to keep in mind no matter your background, substituting baobabs and warthogs if needed

Bravo! See, that's what I'd like to see more of in PR, people helping like that.

In Fizzy's case, I can see why she did it. RL has been difficult for her lately, so she can't afford to stick around here if that's going to drag her down, too.

If you have a military background, you can appreciate not wanting to fight on multiple fronts