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

Couldn't there be a diving board that was a bit lower?

Why certainly. It's called the 'edge of the pool'.

But it doesn't bounce!

I'm holdin' back on my; "But *you'd* bounce" reply because that would juss be plain rude.

...*shoves a small, personal trampoline to the edge of the pool so Shea can bounce her way into the water...hands AR1 several inner-tubes, floaty mattresses and floating chairs to blow up...*
Why's everyone looking at me like THAT?!
She's proud to be 75! 75 years of built up hot air will more than fill these floats.
...*is pelted with several empty ale mugs, a small melon and an over ripe tomato...*

BTW Good aim!

Thanks for not being rude

Think nothing of it!

Oh my dear Pandora, big

75 years of hot air would inflate a very large balloon!!. and instead of diving into the water, you are going to send me off into the stratosphere. But what a charming idea!!. To offer me my own swimming pool. I think that |I shall go and get some of K's weights that he uses when he goes crayfishing and then I shall be able to bounce into the pool. What a lovely idea. On second thoughts the weights may keep me permanently down on the bottom of the pool!!.

And Shea there as well. Incidentally the birthday cake was deelicious. I did not know you could bake as well as everything else my dearest Pandora.

I am glad that you are all being so comforting about my mistakes in gender!!. I can remember when I first joined and had not yet filled in my personal space, there was considerable discussion about my name. I believe someone thought that I was a horsey type and must have something to do with racing. With a name of Also Ran. Little did they realise that it was the story of my life!!.

Lovely to talk to you all again. I was a wicked old lady this afternoon and played bridge with some dear friends of mine. I must confess to being an absolute bridge fiend!!. I love it and have not played it for quite a few years. I am determined to start again. So today was the day.

I send you all my affectionate

AR1

I'm glad you waited until you got to that bridge before you crossed it!
No wait ...







AR1

So many comedians out of w*rk and Shea's makin' jokes.

Glad you liked the cake and the pool AR1.
I'll let you decide if you'd like to turn it into a fish pond.
Hope nobody minds if I skinny dip!~~~~

Well, I *was* going to go for a little swim myself, but I think I'll wait until Pan's left the pool...

Wazza' matter? Never seen a naked lady before?
Prudes!
...*off to the dressing room...to put on a little something so the others won't be scared or jealous or whatever...Hmmm...would it make you gals more comfy if I wore a nice floral mumu?!

Prunes!

Is the pool free now?

*dives in and swims a few laps*

Ahhh... very nice! The water's just right!

Don't stay in the water TOO long, or the sun either...you'll end up looking like the last rasin in the box. Or as Shea was saying, prunes.

But the water is sooooooo lovely!

If you float in the pool after dark...your per, perif, you won't be able to see nothin' out the side of your eyes.Look uo at the stars...it's as if you're floating in outter space!

*tries it*

My goodness girls, you are on form!!.

So glad you are enjoying the swimming pool. Do you think we could have a wave machine installed dear Pandora? Perhaps a few hefty males lined up close together and moving rhythmically to and from the edege of the wall. they would surely make a few nice waves!.

I am really enjoying my swimming, and the thought of us all enjoying the cool water is wonderful.

Fond to you all

AR1

I have just had a small lunch party for proud Mums. Two of my friends have had their daughter cover themselves with glory this last week. The one lass Nicola is to be called to the Bar next month. (she already has a degree in mollecular biology) The other lass Katie has just graduated with an upper second majoring inn English and Philosophy.

We had a nice simple lunch. Dubonnet on ice as our aperitif. Then we had my special cheese souffle with a good green salad, and a nice light white South African Chenin blanc. Fresh cherries for our pudding.!!. I did enjoy it and they were so pleased. One of the Proud Dads also tried to come and join us!!.