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

Good to see you!

Can I have an , please?

Hello! Good to see you, Ottox!

Here's your

Can I have one too? I like

One for Sergeant Mushroom, on the house.

Danke Fred! How are you?

I am bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, thanks for asking. And how are you, Sergeant Mushroom? Can I get you some trail mix with that?

A packet of Salt and Vinegar crisps would be nice

I'm okay. I've been on my own all weekend, but the cat are coping. It's been a bit dull, so I've spent ages on here

I'm going bowling tomorrow, though, so that should be good

Here's your Salt and Vinegar crisps Sergeant Mushroom. Enjoy.

As far as the bowling, we badgers tend to stay away from games where the equipment is a ball which is bigger, heavier, and harder than ourselves. I don't know how you cats do it.

(I meant the cat and I. I got a bit enthusiastic)

Thanks for the crisps!

*opens bag with a squeal of cellophane*

*munches on crisps*

We've developed a very clever technique involving rolling the ball by running on the top of it backwards. I managed to get quite high scores

Very clever, Cleo! I was trying to insert appendages into those holes and was having difficulty.

One question: What do you do when the ball hits the pins?

I jump for my life

Otherwise I go through the ball machine. And that's not pleasant

I don't know. It might be a wonderful new adventure.

The first time, it just hurt. I don't want to do it again. I still bear the wheel marks

My mate won, anyway. I came second

Ah, I forgot about the wheels. I'll defer to your experience.

(I suppose I should make it easier for you*

*nods head*

*munches crisps*

I'm becoming very tired

Perhaps you should consider going to bed!

I think I did

Anyway, won't be up so late tonight, as my brother's back

What's wrong with your brother's back?

I use *his* computer

I see. It must make your h2g2 addiction very difficult to handle. Are you stronger than him?