Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 24 Mar 16 - 09:19 PM Our good subject gnu -- We have found that hydrogen peroxide solution, available at most apothecary shops, will remove those nasty red stains. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex ® His mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: gnu Date: 24 Mar 16 - 07:29 PM I have concluded recent covert operations required on a timely basis. None will be apprised except to say success was achieved. This bulletin is issued only to say The Emperor's safety is safe and all may rest assured that the threats have been... removed. Oh! And I got the laundry done, the floors vacuumed, swept, mopped... dishes are clean... the regular stuff. Gotta keep the Empire neat and tidy, eh? Well, there still is a nasty red stain in the library but I am sure some elbow grease will take care of that before the investigation. I remain, loyally and faithfully, g |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,Ed T Date: 24 Mar 16 - 07:07 AM "This isn't a reasoned response to a configuration of stars, but the heart cannot flourish on logic alone. Unreason is an essential medicine as long as you don't overdose." Dean Koontz |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,Ed T Date: 23 Mar 16 - 10:52 PM "If course it's alright for librarians to smell of drink." Barbara Pym |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 23 Mar 16 - 09:56 PM We previously worked for more than forty years in the god-like profession of librarian, and We took a lesser profession when We became Emperor. We hold a Master of Science degree in Information and Library Science in addition to Our experience in the management of information. We present you with another quote, from the author Spider Robinson: "Librarians are the secret masters of the world. They control information. Don't ever piss one off." Emperor Rapparee, BA, MS Imperious Rex ® His mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,Ed T Date: 23 Mar 16 - 09:16 PM Does (r*) have a official historian, as he one or more librarian(s) seem to be at his call? *I hesitate to use the full mark, which I suspect is reserved for exclusuve use of "the office"? |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,Ed T Date: 23 Mar 16 - 09:07 PM "Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter." Chinua Achebe |
Subject: RE: BS: Ripe for (caveat) emptyer From: GUEST,Severn Date: 23 Mar 16 - 07:56 PM Being The Librarian Incongruous of the Library Of Digress, I welcome the right lady making love WITH me by mutual consent, but DON'T ever try to fuck me up or fuck me over (not to be confused with being on top)..... Q. How many quotes must a quoter quote before he quotes over his quoter quota? A. Blowing In The Wind......Next question, please! ...and as a corollary to what educator Edward Said said, "The only good and rightful revolution for an empire is the original one. Accept no imitations or substitutes."---Oliver Sutton I don't ever mess with JennieG, as we tend to use the dining hall at different hours...... |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,Ed T Date: 23 Mar 16 - 06:02 PM "Every empire, however, tells itself and the world that it is unlike all other empires, that its mission is not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate." Edward W. Said (not sure when it was said, by Said). |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,Ed T Date: 23 Mar 16 - 05:56 PM "We first crush people to the earth, and then claim the right of trampling on them forever, because they are prostrate." Lydia Maria Francis Child (no relation to diet crusher, Julia Child). |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 23 Mar 16 - 03:23 PM Due to the apparent limitations of what is known as Hypertext Markup Language, or HTML, We change the given mark of the Imperial Quoter to «IQ Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex ® His mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 23 Mar 16 - 03:19 PM We know not why the mark for the Imperial Quoter did not display, but it shall be Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex ® His mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: frogprince Date: 23 Mar 16 - 01:06 PM By the way, as Minister of De Fence, I've got a bunch of nice Roullex watches for sale, only $500.00, with some nice glittery diamonds. Don't let the u bother you, they're production for the British and Canadian markets. |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 23 Mar 16 - 11:01 AM Finding that he actually attempts to supply the source for any quotation he borrows, We appoint Ed T., who posts here as "GUEST Ed T.", as Our Imperial Quoter. He will post, at a minimum, 1.7376 edifying and morally uplifting quotations every day, which will be the Imperial Quoter's quota. Any day upon which he will post exactly 3.14159265 quotations he will be rewarded with his weight in uranium hexafluoride, or UF6. His mark shall be: Let Our will in this be broadcast throughout Our realm, and he shall enjoy all of the right and privileges of this appointment. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex ® His mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: JennieG Date: 23 Mar 16 - 07:11 AM I myself personally am also a retired librarian, so I like to make sure the dungeon is suitably furnished with improving and moral tomes for the edification of the less recalcitrant inmates. So far, so good. JennieG Imperial Torturer, Dungeon Choir Wrangler and overseer of Empiratical Banjo Ensemble (*) Her mark (For which I thank Our Most Gracious Emperor Raparee) |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,Ed T Date: 23 Mar 16 - 05:51 AM "Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them." Joseph Heller |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 23 Mar 16 - 12:08 AM We find the word "with" in the phrase mentioned changes the meaning. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex ® His mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: frogprince Date: 22 Mar 16 - 12:09 PM "Rule number one:.." Not even if you're in love with one ?? |
Subject: RE: BS: Tap for emperor From: GUEST,Ed T Date: 22 Mar 16 - 06:15 AM "Rule number one: Don't fuck with librarians." Neil Gaiman |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: gnu Date: 21 Mar 16 - 11:03 PM No mind. Palpattine has been neutralized. In such urgent matters, I take executive privilege. Any further posts from same are obviously false. I have proof but caution that asking to see such may cause... well... you just don't wanna see.... it. Ecch! At Your Service, g |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 21 Mar 16 - 12:09 PM We recognize no other emperors, actual or fictional. They would steal Our glory and enervate Our subjects. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST Date: 21 Mar 16 - 08:33 AM ""That flight was a fucking nightmare man. My stupid tray table broke and I ended up with a gallon of coffee in my crotch; it was like dunking my wang in hot lava. Something you have some experience with I guess, huh? Right? "" Emperor Palpattine |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 20 Mar 16 - 08:44 PM We do not foresee any immediate need, but We do like to "Be Prepared" and forestall any acrimony or unpleasantness which may result should We be forced to assume a new position in a Higher Realm. Should that happen, and it is not within our purview as We intend to reign forever and ever, We would be forced to fling thunderbolts at those engaging in any form of naughtiness. The examination will be thorough. For instance, one of the requirements is to memorize and then forget Machiavelli's "The Prince" in the original Italian. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: JennieG Date: 20 Mar 16 - 04:26 PM Your Imperial Greatness, I thank you for all your great gifts! Right now I am attending the Revels, i.e. The Oz National Folk Festival, which will under way in just a few days. However, rest assured that I have not slackened on my duties in the dungeon, the oubliette has not been forgotten, etc. I am keeping an eye (not my eye.....that of a miscreant) on what is happening via the wonders and marvels of modern technology. As to a successor, how could anyone possibly hope to succeed Your Dazzling Magnificence and that of Her Most High and Mighty Imperial Highness Princes Patricia! May I suggest a trial along the lines of Cinderella's glass slipper? I myself personally would be happy to assist in the lopping off of any superfluous appendages. With kindest regards, JennieG Imperial Torturer, Dungeon Choir Wrangler and Overseer of Empiratical Banjo Ensemble (*) her mark (for which I thank the Emperor once more ) |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,Severn Date: 20 Mar 16 - 01:26 PM I'd think I'm entitled to all that Severn's pay you mentioned...... Rap, if your reign continues incessantly (with no offspring offsprung), should Noah and Joan be commissioned to build a Triumphal Ark?.... What successors are swimming in the somewhat trecherous SuckCesspool so far? Don't tell me that Rap ain't gonna reign no more, no more. Who will be snowing us by sleet of hand, and who will we hail should the reign stop? Who shall pay for this drought (as I paid for the last round)? What sort of upper or lower-class precipitation might befall us?.... Considering that most, if not all of us posting are fairly old farts, is there an answer blowing in the wind? Where's the young blood coming from, and is there even much young blood in our official Carry-A-Torture JennieG's blood bank for possible transfusions for the old? I know that Rap can't reign (nor JennieG arraign)forever, but as Royal Costumer (and REMEMBER, costumer's always right!), I'm still working on giving the present administration proper fits, without having to worry about designing new prints for an outfit for some new Prince or princess for them to make their proper imprints on us...... And wouldn't the faithful mate of our current Emperor be first in line to succeed before we'd plant the seeds to appoint (Bless their appointed little head) some future suck-up to succeed at some Succession Session. Her Imperial Highness has yet to speak to us, and she might prove to be the power behind the throne or even the overthrown....... 'Splain it to me, Kingfish...... |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: gnu Date: 20 Mar 16 - 06:35 AM Wait. I still get my pension, right? And severance pay? g |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Donuel Date: 19 Mar 16 - 08:01 PM I tend to not do anything useful. What can I do? |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 19 Mar 16 - 06:10 PM Our loyal and devoted subjects, It is with a heavy heart that We address this topic, but We must insure the continuity of Our reign. Being without issue, We now open the search for Our successor. We will entertain nominations and assume that only the finest will be brought to Our attention. After a rigorous examination by Us, a physical examination by Our Imperial Physic, and psychological testing by Our Royal Psycho, We will name the person who will succeed (but can never replace!) Us. Let the naming begin! Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 19 Mar 16 - 01:11 PM You have Our permission to do what needs to be done. Jennie G., Our IT, will fully cooperate. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: gnu Date: 19 Mar 16 - 12:59 PM It has been rumoured that there is a Trompe (produces a lot of gas) which has offered for high office in one of Our Emperor's subservient Dominions know as the USA (United States of America). Woefully, reports indicate this gasbag spews drivel and nonsense so as to bloviate his superiority over all others. I take this as an affront to Our Emperor. Given such blasphemy, I hereby request, Rex, (can I call you Rex, (r)? It seems more personal and we're buds, right?), that permission be given to me to extinguish his obviously delusional ravings. Your most humble, g |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 18 Mar 16 - 12:37 PM For failure to use the mark We so graciously allowed, We withdraw from gnu the right to use the splat (or *) as his mark and allow Jennie G., Our IT, to use is as it is reminiscent of the mark made by drops of viscous red liquid found as she pursues her noble task. To gnu We award the humble mark "g" (without the quotation marks) and require him to use it as authentication of his author or other -ship. Should he fail in this, Our desire, he will learn of the splat from Our IT. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: gnu Date: 17 Mar 16 - 02:12 PM My hair-lipped dog just commented "MARK! MARK! MARK!". g and his faiphul companion Dawg. Say! Ya need a mascot? I wouldn't suggest Dawg. He licks... never mind. I suppose it should be Clay. Only befitting, eh? |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 17 Mar 16 - 12:57 PM We require you to toe the mark or We shall withdraw Our permission for you to use the *, or splat, as you requested. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: gnu Date: 17 Mar 16 - 08:48 AM Oh dear! I missed the mark! g |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 17 Mar 16 - 12:19 AM gnu (if that is you, as your mark is missing), We take your suggestion and thank you for it. We herewith name Kendall Morse as Chief Chef and Jacqui Morse as Chief Chef Chief and Keeper of the Kendall. They are entitled to all of the rights and privileges thereof. Let this be proclaimed throughout Our Empire! Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: gnu Date: 16 Mar 16 - 07:49 PM Nah. We wouldn't injure any lobsters. Gots ta keep em healthy fer the boil-up. I nominate Kendall for Chief Cookie of Our Empire. He steams lobstahs without any salt. The Old Salt is all about heart health. Proper attention to dietary health is wanted in a Chief Cookie. Kendall for Cookie! says I. |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 16 Mar 16 - 01:48 AM We would not approve of any lobsters being injured thereby. And gnu -- We have approved your mark, so please use it to ensure Us that it is truly you who are posting. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,gnu in cogs... neato eh? Date: 15 Mar 16 - 07:51 PM Whassup wit' all 'at eh wha'? I speaks English, Yank English, Chiac, Newfie, Labradorian, Bluenoser, Albert County Good Ol' Boy, and Kent County Good Ol' Boy. *Now* you want me to learn all them there other ones? Oh... and I do pretty good at Maineiac too as they eat lobstahs same whay we do in these pahts heeyah. Not like in them fancy restahrawhts down in New Yahk where they cuts em up the middle... nevah could understand that crowd. We cracks em fine wit nuttin but our 'ands, zir. A lobster boilup be some shockin good, buddy but ya gots ta do 'er proper, roight? None a that there fancy shit. IT... just brainstorming here. What about a lobster chamber in the lowest dungeon? Win-win or what? |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: olddude Date: 14 Mar 16 - 11:38 PM We are watching you Donuel |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 14 Mar 16 - 09:55 PM We change the spelling of Our name as far too many of Our subjects did not understand Irish. This We will rectify, as We wish all of Our subjects to speak, read, and write Irish, Scots Gaelic, Welsh, Polynesian, and Basque fluently so that they will be better able to cooperate in Our endeavors. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST Date: 14 Mar 16 - 05:07 PM Last Guest was keyboard/challenged Ed T. |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST Date: 14 Mar 16 - 05:05 PM WhT ever hapoened to Rapaire? Was he deposed by his younger brother Rapparee, by another mother. Do I detect an Emperor takeover? |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: JennieG Date: 14 Mar 16 - 04:50 PM Certainly! Donuel, just follow me please. Shoes must be left at the door. You aren't allergic to metal, are you? JennieG Imperial Torturer, Overseer of Empiratical Banjo Ensemble and Dungeon Choir Wrangler |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 14 Mar 16 - 11:59 AM Donuel has cursed in Our presence. IT, you know to do. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Donuel Date: 14 Mar 16 - 09:07 AM WTF? I did not mean to put that there damn touch screen |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Donuel Date: 14 Mar 16 - 08:53 AM 47 F and drizzling (reprise) Taken by surprise I came to a grandiose Magnolia tree Its magnificent one hit wonder Blossoms with an arrogance to winter There, the first Robin standing resolutely despite how near I approach her She is so staunch her name should be Stands with fist Bowing in the rain the simple daffodils are being called to muster to wage a mass demonstration soon. But for now quietly assemble Tiny Crocus draw all attention from the winter debris to its oasis of color and a promise of great things to come |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: GUEST,Fenian Rascal Date: 14 Mar 16 - 02:52 AM HIM--Your above everything And nothing is beneath You |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: Rapparee Date: 13 Mar 16 - 12:39 AM We find it good when Our subjects work together. "Gung ho!" as Mao's boys used to say. gnu, We award you all the lupines you can carry. Emperor Rapparee, Imperious Rex (r) His alternate mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: JennieG Date: 12 Mar 16 - 09:22 PM Yee har, gnu! keberoxu, you would be welcome. Anyone who can scare the bejabbers out of a kitty is a good candidate for the Dungeon Chorus. Do you sing tenor? bass? or do you just find your own melody line somewhere? JennieG Imperial Torturer, Overseer of Empiratical Banjo Ensemble and Dungeon Choir Wrangler |
Subject: RE: BS: Rap for emperor From: keberoxu Date: 12 Mar 16 - 07:35 PM JennieG, do you have enough singers for your operations down there? One time I sang to a friend's pet cat, and the cat leaped up onto my person and shoved its paw in my mouth. |