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The Cat and the Albatross

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The Cat and the Albatross
Back on Post 1289 (by Paul H.), and Post 1290 (by Jabberwock.), it was suggested that the poem be ‘put together’ – for what it is worth. Well, having nothing better to do than find a cast iron excuse to avoid the invasion of too many small children for comfort, I have done just that – ‘put the Cat and the Albatross together’.
Rather to my surprise, I realised that there have actually been only six ‘regular’ contributors (including myself). There have bee four others but, most of them have just contributed one (relevant) verse and even then, with some the connections were pretty obscure.
Jabberwock – though not the first contributor to the saga – needs especial thanks as the founder/owner of the thread. Thank you also for allowing it to get rather ‘taken over at times’ whilst still contributing graciously.
Lucky Llareggub, the earliest contributor and very regular but faded when the tale nearly came to a stand still. What happened – we need you back
Both Kangalew and Paul H. have been pretty regular throughout the proceedings and Stellarbillynick s been a regular contributor lately.
I have edited very little – other than things that didn’t relate to the tale at all.
If you would like a copy of the collected tale (with the authors’ names added to the verses), send me n e-mail to [email protected] and I would be only too pleased to send it to you.
Last – but by no means least – thank you for the very considerable enjoyment that you have given me.


The Cat and the Albatross

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Lucky Llareggub - no more cannibals in our village, we ate the last one yesterday..

That's wonderful and amazing that you've taken the time and trouble to edit the thing into some kind of sensible shape. I remove my crankled hat!
Just a thought but I wondered if it would be possible for you to publish say 20 verses a week in 'The H2G2 Post' for all to enjoy, if enjoy is the right word!


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