Seeking Travel Companion

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: freda underhill
Date: 04 Jan 04 - 11:21 AM

i wonder if anyone nibbled..

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 05:45 PM

I can see you blushing from here, Charley [not!]

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 04:18 PM

There may be a kernel of truth in what has been said above about cereal killers, especially after you husk the ears. The essential thing is to remember to remove the corn weevils, a decision which frequently boils down to choosing the lessor of any two weevils...

I keep thinking of that poor misguided guest poster, coming here for travel companionship and then being subjected to such a harvest of bad puns. I'm so ashamed...

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 02:22 PM

We never eat cereals, 'cos cereals have mush
And one little bite turns a kid to a lush
Oh can you imagine the pain of a Ma
To see little junior, act just like his Pa.

John

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: freda underhill
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 02:06 AM

The baby corn asks his mama corn: Where do baby corns come from? Mama says "I told ya before, the stalk brought ya.

    2 corn cobs were walking downtown and the first cob noticed that they were being followed by another strange cob everywhere they went. The first cob whispered to the second cob "Don't look know but I think we are being followed by a stalker"

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 06:08 PM

What a polite GUEST!

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Peace
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 01:39 PM

Rice Crispies are made from ________. Corn Flakes are made from ________. Quaker Oats are made from _________. And Canadian Rye Whisky is made from ________. Wheaties are made from ________. Yep, something is d e f i n i t e l y happenin' here. Cereal Millers.

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 11:35 AM

Sorry if I unintentionally offended, 'troupe...it's all a matter of semantics, eh?

jOhn was the first to coin the term 'cereal killer'(see 26 Dec 03 - 1:56 AM), and it was that to which I was referring in 31 Dec 03 - 5:53PM when I expressed appreciation for the sidetrack of puns and plays on words and general buffoonery in which you, me, and a few others participated.

I now recognize that you were the first to run with it in your entry 26 Dec 03 - 2:27AM (and a very nice introductory entry, IMO, that required more than two brain cells rubbed together to create).

I hope that set the record straight.

Happy New Year...

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: freda underhill
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 05:53 AM

if he's truly a cereal killer, we need to get one of those Profilers, to examine his ad & determine whether he's a dangerous flake, and what variety.

a profiler can read his ad and suss him out. for example, he claims an association with Tom Paxton, Tom Rush, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, etc. obviously living in the past, weak, needing to associate himself with big names, delusions of granola.

Claims he has a "The Grammer Guitar", mid-60's, a 1975 Martin D35, a 1999 Guild D40, and my favorite, a 1975 Guild D50." (guitars being a curved and female form) Obviously had a dominant mother figure, and in buying older classic guitars is seeking to subliminally control her, even emulate her, so could be a miso -genist (Japanese form of cereal based on soy products). Has obviously spent time in Japan.

Plays a two finger and thumb picking style - has poor table manners, possibly leading to his cereal obsession.

Only reveals quirks at later interviews - obviously plans to "soften"
his victim prior to revealing his secret needs. May prefer to soak his muesli prior to ingestion.

Solution: dangerous flake,delusions of granola, dominant mother, has pent time in Japan, poor table manners and eats Bircher muesli. Anyone you know?

fred

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 05:43 AM

A bit flaky if you ask me!
John

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 12:29 AM

I beg your pardon, GUEST of 31 Dec 03 - 05:53, but the "Cereal Killer "thread creep" was instituted by ME!!!

see 26 Dec 03 - 02:27 AM !!!!!!!!!

hmmmphh!

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 09:52 PM

There are plenty of other brands and types out there to choose from, brucie. We'll be looking for your next Post. I also thought that was a wonderful unintentional shift in the topic.

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Peace
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 08:22 PM

Agh . . . .

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 08:05 PM

The Stilly River Sage beat you to that one brucie ...see above.

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Peace
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 07:38 PM

Yeah, but they are cereals looking for cheap Trix.

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 05:53 PM

kudos to jOhn for derailing this thread into a series of bad puns based on breakfast cereal names....Cheerio(s)!!

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: kendall
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 09:39 AM

If you aim low, you must hit low.

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Amos
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 10:46 PM

Skipper, yer living in yer dreams, and it's leaking out into the real world!! LOL!!

A

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 10:29 PM

Send a photo of the boat!

:)

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: kendall
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 10:08 PM

I should have added that this position is only open to someone who is retired, loves sailing, folk music, travel, is independently wealthy and doesn't snore, or smoke. (It's ok if she drinks)

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Sorcha
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 09:42 PM

It's my fault, Mick...I MADE him tell me in chat...and loverly gadabout hasn't responded to my offer yet....sob, sob....just because I don't shave my legs often is no reason to eliminate me is it???

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: freda underhill
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 09:32 PM

don't speculate too much about speculums, or the spectre of gynotechnology may do battle with your own emergency evacuation needs.. making quite a spectacle. check the post before submitting. you may understand why the offers have been thin..

hopes can turn to ashes in moments, and to relief in seconds!and lobsters dressed as barbies are hard hearted creatures..

fred

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Peace
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 09:03 PM

When I find out what that is, I will do my best to provide one. I am a normal guy. Should I have one already?

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: freda underhill
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 08:15 PM

an irresistable offer on

SONG CHALLENGE: Barbie Lobster Tale

ps you have to provide your own speculum

fred

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 08:14 PM

I wasn't going to tell them, Ken. I am surprised you did.....and I love it!!! hahahahahahaha.

Mick

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Peace
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 07:55 PM

Freda,

I can't find the thread to which you refer.

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: harpgirl
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 01:58 PM

Kendall!! How much does it pay?

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: kendall
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 01:50 PM

Ok, I'm going to get killed for this, but, picture the trunk that the centerboad lives in. When you are in shallow water, you raise the centerboard into the trunk which is shaped like a slot. In deep water, you lower the board to minimize leeway.
What's pertinent here is the shape of the trunk.
Why can't I just keep quiet...

A centerboard cook is a woman!

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 10:56 AM

GUEST, I agree that A Confederacy of Dunces is tempting as a movie subject.

In fact, so did some producer. I heard some time ago that a movie was being made of this great book. Haven't heard anything further about it, though.

I'm just afraid of the novel-to-movie comedown, though. I'd see the movie just out of curiosity, but with no expectation that it could live up to its glorious antecedent.

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 10:17 AM

Nope.

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: harpgirl
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 10:04 AM

so it must mean you cook on the aft deck with a grill attached to the stantion like my dad used to do for grilling on the sailboat!

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 09:59 AM

Kendall-

I know what a "centerboard" is, and what a "cook" is and even the nickname for the galley smokestack. But you'll have to explain to us what a "centerboard cook" is this evening at the Seadogs Tavern. Maybe they've got one out back.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 08:23 AM

... moron'd ... (that's not a mispelling)...

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: kendall
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 08:12 AM

I'm surrounded by non sailors

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 07:49 AM

No kendall,
we've already cooked something up...

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: kendall
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 07:34 AM

Do I have to explain what a "centerboard cook" is to get a response?

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Jilly
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 05:37 AM

Bi-Lingus have you discovered your husbands stunning girl friends photograph? "what a revenge", what ever did he do to make you that cross?
When my husband died he left his brand new car ( Jaguar) to his mistress. I put an add in the paper and sold it for twenty pounds. "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 05:09 AM

Cluin - I pass two items on your list, is that enough? I'm sure I can work on one of the others if I can just find the right blunt instrument and a good defense lawyer.

I don't do pushups.

LTS

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Sorcha
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 02:11 AM

Push ups were not in the offer....sorry Hrothgar...

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 01:45 AM

And guest, when they finally part and she wants her last payment, I hope that he doesn't tell her "the Chex in the mail."

SRS

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 12:49 AM

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Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Hrothgar
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 12:43 AM

Well, Sorch, I might not be able to do too many bench presses, but hw about a few push-ups?

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 11:00 PM

I agree guest--I can visualize them with a durable road-trip future, making beautiful Musli together.

("stilly wabbitt"--pretty good one!)

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 10:30 PM

Some will not play along, but most will...the game is still afoot.

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: freda underhill
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:59 PM

Sorcha, I know how you feel. I made an irresistable offer on the lobster song challenge thread (to help me get to a song writing contest in Maine) and strangely no one has taken it up!

freda

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Big Mick
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:54 PM

Why do you congratulate yourself, GUEST 9:05 PM?

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:51 PM

Score one for Big Mick!

Charley Noble, who only trolls with the best

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: NicoleC
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:37 PM

Imagination? Not really. These kinds of ads are in every major paper every week. The FIRST guy... well, he might have been imaginative it he weren't so pathetic.

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Big Mick
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:32 PM

I think, my old antagonist, that your arrogance has flushed you out. In that poor mind of yours you will use any excuse to try and feel superior. That is fine. Just don't expect some of us to play along.

Mick

Subject: RE: Seeking Travel Companion
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:15 PM

Are we still having fun, or what??? My offer has not been commented on.....I am heartbroken.