I Spy
The Jazz Police are looking for you, Pete...and I'm staying in my tower of song until they make you and the Big Cahuna give me my points.
"... to make a pale imitation of reality with twenty-six juggled letters"
"... all words are lies because they can only represent one of many levels of being"
Sober noises of morning in a marginal land.
"... all words are lies because they can only represent one of many levels of being"
Sober noises of morning in a marginal land.
Pete 330 points for one posting!!! I haven't been this happy since the end of world war II, all this time waiting for the miracle, now it has arrived I really feel like doing something crazy, something absolutely wild. Well now that the working day is over there's nothing left to do, so I am off to the shower and before the jokes arrive, no you cannot see no you cannot see! sorry to pinch your line Margaret.
Wendy
Wendy
Lets do something crazy! O K , how about this. I have very recently booked, and paid for, 
a trip to Indochina and found out soon after that a new "plague" of avian or bird flu is spreading in that region. Although scientists are working on new vaccines and other measures to fight this , I fear we shall have to wait some time for any miracle cure.
On the way we will spend a day in Singapore. A contact there has suggested some must- see places, which include a real Boogie Street! But this travelling lady won't be staying a while, only 'til the night is over. It's just a station on the way, we're only passing through.
margaret
(got to have some needles put into my arm next week!)
a trip to Indochina and found out soon after that a new "plague" of avian or bird flu is spreading in that region. Although scientists are working on new vaccines and other measures to fight this , I fear we shall have to wait some time for any miracle cure. On the way we will spend a day in Singapore. A contact there has suggested some must- see places, which include a real Boogie Street! But this travelling lady won't be staying a while, only 'til the night is over. It's just a station on the way, we're only passing through.
margaret
(got to have some needles put into my arm next week!)
500 points for bravery 
.....then, start counting for all the rest. The media tends to exaggerate; however, in that this flu has already spread to China, it appears to be worthy of considerable caution. I expect to see you back here safe and sound and healthy. However, I'll be saying a prayer for you, as well. Singapore's Boogie Street.....who could ask for more? How long will you be gone, Margaret?
.....then, start counting for all the rest. The media tends to exaggerate; however, in that this flu has already spread to China, it appears to be worthy of considerable caution. I expect to see you back here safe and sound and healthy. However, I'll be saying a prayer for you, as well. Singapore's Boogie Street.....who could ask for more? How long will you be gone, Margaret?We will do all we can to avoid live chickens and other risks. We are not going to China itself but one of the countries of S E Asia nearby. Some reports here now tell us us it is possible the bird flu actually started in China itself, but because of deliberate secrecy there it was kept quiet until recently, when it was found to have spread to neighbouring countries.
Not leaving for a couple of weeks yet.
margaret
Not leaving for a couple of weeks yet.
margaret
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Ms D Esperado
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2003 7:42 am
- Location: La Luna
Some of you may remember me from a previous post as Ms Lizzytysh's Agent. However, I am happy to report that my services are no longer required by that formidable lady as her sterling qualities have now been recognised by the majority in this forum. As for the rest, their piddling whines are like the buzzing of a fly and as such may be disregarded.
I am here again on a matter of great consequence. On behalf of the shy and retiring Ms Jo I wish to protest the abysmal inequity and partiality manifested so blatantly by not allotting points where due. I understand that the Big Cahuna's underling has been in absentia for some time - but I have been led to believe that he has now returned and is displaying a marked shirking of his duties.
It would behoove you to be aware of these facts: I am a Senior Member of JET - the Justice and Equity Trust as well as a Long Standing Member of the RAP Association - an association for the Rightful Application of Points. The Chairman of both these groups is, of course, the Big Cahuna - or, as he is known to you - "The Big Chief" - the "Very Big Chief" being the President. As a Senior and Long Standing Member I have the ears of both these exalted personages. Not wishing to interfere in serious matters I have restrained my natural impulse to act on the side of right. I make no demands or threats of any kind but I cannot guarantee how long my noble resolve will persist, as this thought is constantly in my mind: If you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for. (I'd be grateful to anyone who can offer information on the origin of this highly original quote)
Yours with all the fun of the fair
Ms D Esperado
I am here again on a matter of great consequence. On behalf of the shy and retiring Ms Jo I wish to protest the abysmal inequity and partiality manifested so blatantly by not allotting points where due. I understand that the Big Cahuna's underling has been in absentia for some time - but I have been led to believe that he has now returned and is displaying a marked shirking of his duties.
It would behoove you to be aware of these facts: I am a Senior Member of JET - the Justice and Equity Trust as well as a Long Standing Member of the RAP Association - an association for the Rightful Application of Points. The Chairman of both these groups is, of course, the Big Cahuna - or, as he is known to you - "The Big Chief" - the "Very Big Chief" being the President. As a Senior and Long Standing Member I have the ears of both these exalted personages. Not wishing to interfere in serious matters I have restrained my natural impulse to act on the side of right. I make no demands or threats of any kind but I cannot guarantee how long my noble resolve will persist, as this thought is constantly in my mind: If you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for. (I'd be grateful to anyone who can offer information on the origin of this highly original quote)
Yours with all the fun of the fair
Ms D Esperado
Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart ... Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside awakens.
- Carl Gustav Jung
- Carl Gustav Jung
Dear Ms D Esperado ~
Long timeo, no seeo
. I am trusting that your behooving will be given all consideration.
As to the origin of the highly-original saying, I can confirm that I am the one who originally brought it to you. Beyond that, I have no idea from whence it came. If I ever find out, I'll let you know. If anyone else knows, I'd like to know, too.
~ Ms. Lizzy
Long timeo, no seeo
. I am trusting that your behooving will be given all consideration.As to the origin of the highly-original saying, I can confirm that I am the one who originally brought it to you. Beyond that, I have no idea from whence it came. If I ever find out, I'll let you know. If anyone else knows, I'd like to know, too.
~ Ms. Lizzy
What happened??
'What happened??', you may ask.
There I was minding my own business when suddenly, out of nowhere, from out the shadows, from the anonymity of the obscure, from the darkness of the alleyway... I was taken..as in taken from the place I was to a place I had not been before.
I had been searching for points for myself between the darkness and the stage and the moonlight and the lane but it was not to be.
My abductor blindfolded me and I think I detected a faint southern hemisphere accent. There may have been more than one but I'm not sure..I heard many voices but they may have all originated from the same person.
'What do you want of me?' I asked on my knees. I begged.
It's the cackling laughter that will remain as echoes in my head. Echoes that rebound with an urgency of despair and vulnerability. I was helpless.
'Points'....'I want my points..I want all the points that have ever been given. I demand what is mine ..and more'.......
to be continued......
'What happened??', you may ask.
There I was minding my own business when suddenly, out of nowhere, from out the shadows, from the anonymity of the obscure, from the darkness of the alleyway... I was taken..as in taken from the place I was to a place I had not been before.
I had been searching for points for myself between the darkness and the stage and the moonlight and the lane but it was not to be.
My abductor blindfolded me and I think I detected a faint southern hemisphere accent. There may have been more than one but I'm not sure..I heard many voices but they may have all originated from the same person.
'What do you want of me?' I asked on my knees. I begged.
It's the cackling laughter that will remain as echoes in my head. Echoes that rebound with an urgency of despair and vulnerability. I was helpless.
'Points'....'I want my points..I want all the points that have ever been given. I demand what is mine ..and more'.......
to be continued......
I'm a respectable person I am - I am not an abductor (well alright - but pirates are different).
Strange - I also heard that cackle.... I'd better go check my basement....
Lizzy...LIZZY! What have you done!!!!!!
You sweet girl
you brought me a pirate! PETE? That's not you under the eyepatch is it????
Don't expect to see me soon - all queries to be directed to my Agent please.
Oh sweet mystery of life at last I found you....
Strange - I also heard that cackle.... I'd better go check my basement....
Lizzy...LIZZY! What have you done!!!!!!
You sweet girl
you brought me a pirate! PETE? That's not you under the eyepatch is it????Don't expect to see me soon - all queries to be directed to my Agent please.
Oh sweet mystery of life at last I found you....
"... to make a pale imitation of reality with twenty-six juggled letters"
"... all words are lies because they can only represent one of many levels of being"
Sober noises of morning in a marginal land.
"... all words are lies because they can only represent one of many levels of being"
Sober noises of morning in a marginal land.
Eh! 'Twas only fair to give you your share, m'Jo. I'm so glad to see you "Happy At Last"! [Points, Pete? Say, 50?]
In fact, I've found it imperative, of late, that I clarify and emphasize that my La Mistresse role is of Ceremonies only
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Oh my dear Mistreusse, what have they done to you? You look all dingey and covered with soot. Much finer you deserve. Don't worry, we'll find your points. You just sit here and rest awhile....recover from your sorrowful plunge into the depths. Take a deep breath, my dear. The air here is clean and fresh .
~ Lizzy / La Mistresse
In fact, I've found it imperative, of late, that I clarify and emphasize that my La Mistresse role is of Ceremonies only
.Oh my dear Mistreusse, what have they done to you? You look all dingey and covered with soot. Much finer you deserve. Don't worry, we'll find your points. You just sit here and rest awhile....recover from your sorrowful plunge into the depths. Take a deep breath, my dear. The air here is clean and fresh
.~ Lizzy / La Mistresse
cont...........
I believe a ransom note was sent to the tune of 5 mars bars and 6 pieces of eight.
I expected to be freed after 24 hours but to no avail..where were my friends when I needed them??
The only route left was for my abductor to torture me....
I resisted for all of 5 minutes but the use of that feather weakened my defences and I had to give in.
I am sorry to say that I conceded to all demands. I gave my abductor all points that have been achieved by all my I Spyers.
Believe me.. I had no choice....it was a matter of giving up all the points or losing my dignity.
I think I was then drugged as I don't remember much until I awoke back between the darkness and the stage.
So, that is it...the scoreboard reads..
everyone.... nil points
abductor ... nil points ( she..yes,my abductor was a she...doesn't realise that the 2130 points she had tortured out of me became worthless after 24 hours..the I Spy book quite clearly states this in the small print; no points will be gained by unlawful torture)
I have since had a pow wow with BC.
He tells me to ignore the rantings of Ms D Esperado
for he has encountered the likes of her in a previous existence.
He sends his apologies for the disappearance of all the points and conveys this decision;
I Spys will continue to be recognised but only one I Spyer will be awarded points per week...depending on the quality of the I Spy.
So you can stick that in your pipe and smoke it Ms D Esperado..and I think you have some information regarding the kidnapping..
Pete
I believe a ransom note was sent to the tune of 5 mars bars and 6 pieces of eight.
I expected to be freed after 24 hours but to no avail..where were my friends when I needed them??
The only route left was for my abductor to torture me....
I resisted for all of 5 minutes but the use of that feather weakened my defences and I had to give in.
I am sorry to say that I conceded to all demands. I gave my abductor all points that have been achieved by all my I Spyers.
Believe me.. I had no choice....it was a matter of giving up all the points or losing my dignity.
I think I was then drugged as I don't remember much until I awoke back between the darkness and the stage.
So, that is it...the scoreboard reads..
everyone.... nil points
abductor ... nil points ( she..yes,my abductor was a she...doesn't realise that the 2130 points she had tortured out of me became worthless after 24 hours..the I Spy book quite clearly states this in the small print; no points will be gained by unlawful torture)
I have since had a pow wow with BC.
He tells me to ignore the rantings of Ms D Esperado
for he has encountered the likes of her in a previous existence.He sends his apologies for the disappearance of all the points and conveys this decision;
I Spys will continue to be recognised but only one I Spyer will be awarded points per week...depending on the quality of the I Spy.
So you can stick that in your pipe and smoke it Ms D Esperado..and I think you have some information regarding the kidnapping..
Pete
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Ms D Esperado
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2003 7:42 am
- Location: La Luna
My client has advised me to disabuse you of the notion that she - and by extension, I - had anything at all to do with your pointnapping. Please therefore cease and desist any further false accusations - unless you were wearing an eyepatch and carried a parrot squawking about chairs and magazines and waltzes and dew.
My client has further instructed me to express her indignation at the implication that her basement is dark and dank - everybody knows that lavender thickets and rose bushes and an English country garden are the order of the day in the nethermost regions of her abode. Any pirates and parrots would therefore be wretched ingrates to complain about being held in such luxurious and seductive settings, even if under duress.
Further instructions from my client have reference to the fact that she will no longer expect points although she may post here from time to time - she and I know bias and favouritism when these dastardly instances raise their heads.
I have also been instructed not to mention that she definitely and truthfully saw a beggar leaning on a wooden crutch, as she knows in spite of all the hoohaa concerning this sighting, prejudice will once more step in and she will not be allocated her rightful points. However, contrary to her instructions, as I have her interests at heart (she pays me for that) I have to advise the committee that this event did in fact occur and that the details as to place, time and circumstance are available should the need arise.
Yours in high dudgeon and lavender basements
Ms DeLicious Esperado
My client has further instructed me to express her indignation at the implication that her basement is dark and dank - everybody knows that lavender thickets and rose bushes and an English country garden are the order of the day in the nethermost regions of her abode. Any pirates and parrots would therefore be wretched ingrates to complain about being held in such luxurious and seductive settings, even if under duress.
Further instructions from my client have reference to the fact that she will no longer expect points although she may post here from time to time - she and I know bias and favouritism when these dastardly instances raise their heads.
I have also been instructed not to mention that she definitely and truthfully saw a beggar leaning on a wooden crutch, as she knows in spite of all the hoohaa concerning this sighting, prejudice will once more step in and she will not be allocated her rightful points. However, contrary to her instructions, as I have her interests at heart (she pays me for that) I have to advise the committee that this event did in fact occur and that the details as to place, time and circumstance are available should the need arise.
Yours in high dudgeon and lavender basements
Ms DeLicious Esperado
Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart ... Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside awakens.
- Carl Gustav Jung
- Carl Gustav Jung
Almost a year has past since we spyed on this thread. I bet you all have had time to spy in the meantime.
I spyed this morning that my legs are all white from the winter, I could prove this with a phote - but I won't
I even spyed that there are so many graves to fill, and that truely makes me cry.
When a old friend I happend to see told me that he had missed me, I gave him my adress.
hugs from Cia
I spyed this morning that my legs are all white from the winter, I could prove this with a phote - but I won't
I even spyed that there are so many graves to fill, and that truely makes me cry.
When a old friend I happend to see told me that he had missed me, I gave him my adress.
hugs from Cia
The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man almost nothing.
--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe