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Subject: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 02 Dec 09 - 11:43 AM It's that time again.... I combined the Tavern and the Calendar because I need a drink! I spent a great deal of time yesterday trying to start up this thread with links to a lovely picture of a robin but my computer is still playing silly B's and won't let me make a blicky... I don't know why and it's no use asking me to explain because I can't. It just won't let me paste the link in. Anniehoo.... There's been a robin in my garden for the past 2 days, showing off his new red waistcoat (they moult in autumn so hide in the undergrowth until they're fit to be seen again) and shouting 'this bit is my bit of garden' to all and sundry. My tits are, however, unperturbed and continue to scatter their sunflower seeds across the path. So if you have (and can link to it) an Adventy type picture, or a poem, or a song, feel free to post it here. In the meantime, dust off the squid and get the stockings ready for St Nicholas's visit on Sunday. Black Peter can join me at the bar for a large rum and shrub... just mind the duck. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 02 Dec 09 - 11:45 AM one I stitched Fingers crossed.... LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 02 Dec 09 - 06:42 PM Very nice, Liz. My strongest drink is tea these days, but I'm savoring the quiet days of Advent in my new home. I try to do one thing in preparation of Christmas/Solstice. Today I got my new piano tuned! Allison |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: artbrooks Date: 02 Dec 09 - 07:17 PM Fa-la-la. Bah humbug. Gimme a beer. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: ranger1 Date: 02 Dec 09 - 07:47 PM Look! It's Santa Nest! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: frogprince Date: 02 Dec 09 - 08:23 PM Isn't it difficult to stitch with your fingers crossed? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Abdul The Bul Bul Date: 02 Dec 09 - 11:21 PM Difficult but not impossible fp but easier with the inner calm that must emanate from unperturbed tits. Awww come on, someone had to pick it up. Al |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 03 Dec 09 - 01:10 AM Liz, If we're all here inside the tavern, does that make us INSIDE or OUTSIDE the callendar? I added a vented cullender to the kitschin' supplies. (Sorry, I had to strain a bit with that one)..... .....Anyway, start adding vents and opening windows! It's stuffy in here! ATTENTION DANCERS! The location of the clogging workshop has been moved from the loo..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 03 Dec 09 - 03:57 AM Thank goodness for that, they were eating all the cakes. Alright.... Who put antlers and a comical light up red nose on the Squid? LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Geoff the Duck Date: 03 Dec 09 - 04:28 AM Hi Severn! I'm sure you'll keep us in the picture... Or have we just been framed? I'll have a sloe gin in a quick glass, please! Oh... Is that what they meant when they said "Don't use the toilets, they are clogged up!"...? Quack! Gtd. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Geoff the Duck Date: 03 Dec 09 - 04:36 AM That's Rudolph the Squid-Nosed Reindeer! It's the Elves do it... Quack! GtD. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Micca Date: 03 Dec 09 - 05:31 AM Maybe ,in the spirit of Solistice and Advent my new street addy is called after the "other" Reindeer!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Geoff the Duck Date: 03 Dec 09 - 05:50 AM What? Prancer? Quack! GtD. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: WalkaboutsVerse Date: 03 Dec 09 - 06:03 AM It's Advent again, and again I've purchased gifts (calendars by the Northumbrian Scribes) from, in North East England... Poem 199 of 230: BEDE'S WORLD - WINTER 2002/3 During Advent, I returned to Bede's World, Where I, already read, was further schooled, Via walks through the museum, the farm, The ruins, and the church with its old arm, Plus the herb garden - raised beds, kept with care: Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme all there. With gifts, I left, after some four hours, To round off, at home, my thoughts on ours. From http://blogs.myspace.com/walkaboutsverse (e-book) Or http://walkaboutsverse.sitegoz.com (e-scroll) (C) David Franks 2003 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 03 Dec 09 - 10:37 AM Up on the bandstand The Ad-Ventures play "Wipe Out" while The Little Drummer Boy makes like Kieth Moon on the breaks and all cerf-dumb join in the dance. Later on in the evening, the original Singing Dogs (still presented by Don Charles and directed by Carl Weismann) will stop by to recreate their hit RCA Victor single of "Jingle Bells" on their triumphant reunion tour in living Hi-Fido with maybe "I'll Spay The Wild Rover, No Never, No More" as an encore from their recent "Live At Baskerville Hall" CD. They're still on RCA Victor providing the likes of what Nipper was really wanting to hear all those years sitting by the Talking Machine, a chance to throw off the yoke of "De Massa" and let true voices be heard! But they're still under contract to them, so now as ever "To the Victor belong the spoils" and I hope their roadies brought aslong scoops and baggies to collect them. "Hmmmmmmmmm...I don't know about this." thinks Raven-kitty..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 03 Dec 09 - 12:42 PM Sorry, that was meant to be "serf" and not "cerf", like in Bennett. Besides this house is more random than Bennett's house could ever dream of being. Random to the point of random into the ground..... And here come all those apes in choir robes again looking like Yule Gibbons. The Little Drummer Boy always brings The Hairy Simian Chorale every year without fail for the extraditional Grande Finale..... I'll take a Hanson's Diet Pomegranate Soda, please. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: ClaireBear Date: 03 Dec 09 - 01:38 PM Brrrrr! Gorblimey it's cold out there! Thank heavens the tavern showed up. And that I am wearing my bear suit today. Something hot with brandy in, please. And a peppermint schnapps for my friend the Giant Squid -- however much it wants, within reason. And, let's see, is there any smoked salmon back there? I think we could all use a treat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Geoff the Duck Date: 03 Dec 09 - 03:45 PM The Hairy Simian Chorale! Does that mean we can expect the "Holly Yule-ya Chorus"??? Can we handle the excitement? Quack! GtD. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: frogprince Date: 03 Dec 09 - 03:58 PM I probably should be ashamed of myself for this, but... Can we schedule a time for a little music from the folks from a local home for the developmentally disabled; the staff from the home suggests that we provide a little healthy snack for them, with fruit and diet soda. They're known around the area as the Moron Tab 'n' Apple Choir. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Tinker Date: 03 Dec 09 - 04:54 PM Okay as I decorate this year I'll add a photo a day til Christmas... My declutter goal is to get rid of all the decorations I don't use.. November 30th Advent day 1 Advent 2 December 1 Advent 3 December 2 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Tinker Date: 03 Dec 09 - 05:02 PM Advent day 4 - December 3rd Okay now I am caught up .... lets see what I find to decorate with tomorrow.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: artbrooks Date: 03 Dec 09 - 07:13 PM {inter-dimensional door from Midland, Texas opens...don't ask} Ugh. Drove all day. My butt hurts. Gimme a beer and some chocolate. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 04 Dec 09 - 03:48 AM Ah, that little known driving ailment called 'arse-cramp'... I'm a sufferer myself, I found that clenching buttocks alternately, en route helps but gets you funny looks at the traffic lights.... I feel the need for some hot chocolate with chocolate chips in... suffering withdrawal from the weekend. It took me 3 days of licking but I finally got that chocolate fountain clean! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Geoff the Duck Date: 04 Dec 09 - 04:21 AM Liz - you are supposed to empty out the chocolate before cleaning it, not just lick until the last drop has been pumped back to the top of the fountain... I suppose you will want to hang this Christmas Tree Bauble. Quack! GtD. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 04 Dec 09 - 05:54 AM Oh Geoff, where's the fun in that?! Barkeep - hand me a glass of mineral water and some dishwasher soap please, I just read the AI&G&FL thread.... LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 04 Dec 09 - 11:30 AM The "fun in this", Liz, is in the placement by Geoff of the bauble so as to determine just how high you can jump, or at least how fast you can climb. And remember, you'll be up against some stiff competition (I won't mention names!), so if you DO achieve your goal, you can be assured that you've paid your "fond dues"..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Stilly River Sage Date: 04 Dec 09 - 11:40 AM Oh, good! Bookmark now, and I'll be back later for a pint. Or three. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 04 Dec 09 - 12:30 PM After Liz calls for her hot chocolate w/ chocolate chips, the band breaks into "I Saw Three Chips Go Sailing By". The rest, I suppose, sank to the bottom, but Liz is always there when the chips are down..... Meanwhile, a much needed resupply arrives as the Alligator, already half-crocked, "cayman" in through the alley-gate with a seasonal gift of homemade "croc-olate" in a large souvenier crock that we get to keep, so now we're swamped with the stuff. Far better than sending out to Ray Krock's for Turkey McNuggets...... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Geoff the Duck Date: 05 Dec 09 - 06:14 PM What size oven do we need for An early Christmas Camel. Quack! GtD. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 Dec 09 - 01:59 AM O Camel ye faithful!!! (Thank you, Les Barker!) LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: MAG Date: 06 Dec 09 - 09:29 AM stop in for a quick shot of hennesseys before goinfg back to veg out. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Stilly River Sage Date: 06 Dec 09 - 03:22 PM Something mulled with liquor in it. It's cold outside. And I'll cook up some more of that thick-sliced bacon and some homemade buttermilk pancakes. Does that go with alcohol? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: artbrooks Date: 06 Dec 09 - 03:41 PM Sounds like something that would go well with a good ruby port. I'll take one, myself, thanks - but I'll pass on the camel. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 06 Dec 09 - 11:26 PM Barkeep! Thirty more Banana Daquiris for the Hairy Simians! Wow! Those apes can put it away! They'll be swingin' from the rafters in no time. I hope we can corral them in time for their set..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Stilly River Sage Date: 07 Dec 09 - 01:03 AM OOooh, I missed something by skipping to the bottom. Is the giant squid here yet? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Genie Date: 07 Dec 09 - 03:42 AM I think that humped beast of burden that Geoff found at the local Camelot could use those Banana Daiquiris. (Make 'em with hickory in place of the nutmeg and you'll have a hickory daiquiri (Doc)! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Geoff the Duck Date: 07 Dec 09 - 03:58 AM SRS - You probably didn't notice the squid because of the disguise.. Actually, it was Arthur's Used Camel Lot... Has anybody found any pictures for the Advent Calendar? Quack! GtD |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 07 Dec 09 - 04:05 AM Last seen, Squid was behind the bar trying to fill up daquiri glasses as fast as the apes can empty them, wishing at the moment he had ten MORE tentacles. The Jello pit is filled with festive red and green cubes. The tree is now up and ready to be decorated. What did you all bring this year? More folks in robes show up. It's The Mhari Khrishmas here to carol for us fresh from a gig in the airport lobby. Mhari Khrishmas Mhari Khrishmas Khrishmas, Khrishmas Mhari, Mhari Who said we leave nothing to chants?..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 07 Dec 09 - 04:11 AM Now they're doing "Om For Christmas" and it looks like they brought Ghandi Dancers with them...... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Geoff the Duck Date: 07 Dec 09 - 04:14 AM Has MMario fired up the ovens for roast Camel? I expect we'll get something exotic such as camel stuffed with a donkey, stuffed with a sheep, stuffed with a Belgian Giant rabbit, stuffed with something extinct from the time vault, and garnished with Rosemary and Thyme. Whatever is served, we'll probably need a big round table to fit it. Probably something like the one on the following page -Christmas Round Table - note the full sized christmas trees... Quack! GtD. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Dec 09 - 04:19 AM Ah... nights on a round table.... Barkeep, hot chocolate and don't spare the whipped cream! I've had a tough weekend and need the sugar rush. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: WalkaboutsVerse Date: 07 Dec 09 - 04:28 AM Re-learning my repertoire each year, these lines from an E. trad. carol, "The Truth from Above," always tickle my fancy: ..."The next thing which to you I'll tell Woman was made with man to dwell. Thus we were heirs to endless woes..."! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 07 Dec 09 - 04:45 AM The Singing Dogs are already sniffing around the tree.... Up in the rafters, Raven kitty awaits her moment..... The band plays "Have Yourself A Married Little Mistress" but finds they are being drowned out by the chanters... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Dec 09 - 05:52 AM Sev - that's a keyboard you owe me... a married little mistress!!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 07 Dec 09 - 09:26 AM On the bandstand a guitarist for "The AdVent-ures", disgusted by being drowned out by the chanters, says a silent prayer to himself for a way to send them back where they came from. Then he spies a lever on the wall that says BOMBAY DOORS and when he pulls it a hole in the floor opens up briefly and The Mhari Khrishmas disappear. "Thank you, Lord!", he whispers and picking his guitar back up, resumes playing....... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Dec 09 - 04:54 PM Has he got a married little mistress? Make the bastard pay! This has legs.... if only I could remember the original! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: SINSULL Date: 07 Dec 09 - 05:00 PM Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away. Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more. Through the years We all will be together, If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough. And have yourself A merry little Christmas now. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Dec 09 - 06:52 AM Oh dear, now you've started something... LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Geoff the Duck Date: 08 Dec 09 - 09:07 AM Liz - all your troubles will be out of spite... Quack! GtD. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: artbrooks Date: 08 Dec 09 - 10:03 AM {coming through the space warp from El Paso, Texas} OK - one more day of driving...then I'll be home and can enjoy this place properly. Could I get a |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: frogprince Date: 08 Dec 09 - 10:21 AM The suggestions for that "Christmas Round Table" include litte figures in "outing costumes"; I guess that's to "make the yule-tide gay". |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Dec 09 - 01:19 PM So have they donned 'they now their gay apparel' ready to troll the ancient Yuletide carol (whoever Carol may be....?) LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Jack Blandiver Date: 22 Dec 09 - 04:04 AM Our elderly neighbour said it's the first real snow we've had in Fleetwood since 1978. Whatever the truth of that, it's a rare and beautiful sight for sure. So, especially for all you Fylde goers, here's a familiar Fleetwood landmark as you'll have never seen it before. The Mount, Fleetwood, 22nd December, 8.30am A perfect start to the Winter! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 22 Dec 09 - 05:18 AM The highly awaited set by The Singing Dogs is about to start, as they are finally, after some amount of searching, all in place. Then, from up in the rafters, stage left, Raven-kitty throws a Frisbee that goes skimming low across the stage. The dogs all jump up as one and give chase, knocking down dancers, waiters, furniture and anything else in their path. The Frisbee lands in the pit of red and green Jello cubes with one leaping Schnauser catching it in its teeth just before landing. All the other dogs jump into the pit and a great fight breaks out over posession of the prized plastic disc while Jello cubes fly through the air. Up on her lofty perch, Raven-kitty smiles and purrs........ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 22 Dec 09 - 05:23 PM Except Raven kitty is a he... well... was a he... more as sort of it now... Pour me a stiff one barkeep.. I've had a busy day at work, singing carols at the Ritz, worrying about a poorly friend and worrying even more about a recently homeless one... Be glad when this decade is over and done.. in 12 months time! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Severn Date: 22 Dec 09 - 06:43 PM Sorry, Liz and I hope I didn't make Raven stark mad. Meanwhile thhe dogfight over the Frisbee continues. Jelousy in a Jello Sea..... Someone get the next act ready to go onstage. Who IS the next act? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Leadfingers Date: 22 Dec 09 - 07:46 PM I suppose I COULD do a quick rendition of 'I Hate Christmas' as a Fill In ?? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Advent Calendar & Tavern 2009 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 23 Dec 09 - 12:44 AM You do and you clear the mess up yourself!!! LTS |
