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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3615 on: March 12, 2020, 04:19:59 AM »
Hi Pen,

Does your young friend go through the full lick, sip, suck routine?

I almost didn’t do your puzzle because it didn’t have a word count and I wanted to get back to sleep because we have a 7:30 golf game.  But I couldn’t help myself and now I understand why you didn’t give one.  How would you handle the numbers and fractions?

I asked Blue how he would handle a situation when he was approaching fourteen and his first love, Pandora, has left him; a neighbor appears to be seducing his mother; the ABC refuses to publish his poetry; and his dog swallowed the tree off the Christmas cake.

Blue said Sheila had more sense, his mum would eat his neighbor for breakfast, he had never written poetry in his life and his dog would have been too busy chasing rabbits to bother about cake.  Anyway he couldn’t remember being so young and worrying about such things. He said, “Why don’t we go have a beer and talk about what those dodgy buggers in Canberra are up to

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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3616 on: March 12, 2020, 06:55:59 AM »
Oh Jack your post made me roar with laughter! I've had a bit of a grueller today so you didn't half cheer me up :)  I did think about a word count or missing of the fractions but then as I'd put so much effort into doing it I decided to cross my fingers & hope for the best!

I didn't ask my friend if she does the full lick, sip & suck routine :laugh:  I'll check tomorrow!
I have to say it does sound a bit like something out of one of those X rated films you used to occasionally find on late night telly >:D


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« Reply #3617 on: March 13, 2020, 01:32:33 AM »
I did think about a word count or missing of the fractions but then as I'd put so much effort into doing it I decided to cross my fingers & hope for the best!

It was a superior puzzle, Pen, and well worth the effort.

Sorry to hear you had a grueller yesterday.  I presume that means bad – I had not heard the expression before.  But it inspired my first cartoon.

   

Blue went to the doctor to see how his tests turned out.

Doctor: “Your liver results are back. And frankly, they’re very surprising considering that I only allowed you one glass of beer a day.”

Blue shrugs: “Do you really think you are the only doctor I am going to?”

On the way home he stopped for a rest on a bench in a Bowral park.  He couldn’t help overhearing a lovey-dovey couple who were sitting on a nearby bench.

She says, “My ear hurts me…” He kisses it gently and asks, “Is it better now, my darling?”

It’s all gone,” giggles the girl, “but now I have a pain here,” and she points to her neck.

The boy kisses it tenderly and asks, “Better now, sweet pea?”

“It’s all healed, my love! But now I have a very bad pain here,” she replies and points to her clavicle.

Excuse me,” interrupts Blue, “this is really impressive! Do you heal haemorrhoids as well?”


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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3618 on: March 13, 2020, 11:43:09 PM »

Hi Jack
As you probably guessed 'grueller' is a made up word :laugh:  It does mean bad.  Yesterday was beyond that in many respects so I'm very pleased it's Friday :)

I'm pleased you enjoyed the puzzle in spite of the lack of word count!  I will get my thinking cap on over the weekend & see if I can come up with another one to tempt you with :)

Your cartoons were brilliant - especially the first one :laugh:  Very apt.  Blue is very naughty - long may he continue >:D

I'm a little tired & short of inspiration today so I'm leaving you with a silly joke & a couple of random cartoons ;D
My new friend, Lorna, was the person in front of me at the Tesco Extra supermarket checkout counter in North Harbour, Portsmouth. Having forgotten her credit card, Lorna had written out a cheque for her purchases and was waiting for the cashier to complete the transaction.
The cashier was a fine looking young man named Richard, [according to his name badge] and instead of dealing with Lorna promptly cited 'company policy' - he asked Lorna for proof of identity.
Lorna was flabbergasted and looked totally astounded.  Eventually she managed to squeak, 'But Richard, I'm your mother.'

   

Going to have a quick sarnie & cuppa then off to Barbara's for more tea & gossip ;)



 
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« Reply #3619 on: March 14, 2020, 11:43:05 PM »
Hi Pen,

Loved your cartoons although the middle one was so true.

We have made some progress.  We've signed up with an agent and agreed on a plan of action.  I won't bore you with the details but we should be in a position to advertise in about 2-3 weeks.  We are both exhausted.  It is probably as much mental as it is physical so let's have a bit of fun.

   

Blue was in a talkative mood.  He told me he took his dad, Wazza, to the mall the other day to buy some new shoes (he is 92). They decided to grab a bite at the food court.

Blue noticed Wazza watching a teenager sitting next to him. The teenager had spiked hair in all different colors: green, red, orange, and blue. Wazza kept staring at him.

The teenager would look and find him staring every time.  When the teenager had had enough, he sarcastically asked, "What's the matter, old man? Never done anything wild in your life?"

Wazza did not bat an eye and said:"Got drunk once and had sex with a peacock. I was just wondering if you were my son."



Blue asked if I wanted to hear one of his jokes.  They are often pretty weak, but I didn’t want to hurt his feelings, so I said, “OK”.

Blue told me Quasimodo went to a doctor for an annual check-up. "I think something is wrong with your back," the doctor says.

"What makes you think that?" asks Quasimodo.

"I don't know," the doctor replies. "It's just a hunch."


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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3620 on: March 15, 2020, 03:52:42 AM »
Hi Jack

I can see now where Blue gets his naughty genes from >:D   Great jokes & cartoons :laugh:

I'm not surprised you're both shattered.  I'm sure I've said it in an earlier post but as I have the memory of a goldfish I'll say it again!  It is physically & mentally exhausting moving house.  Probably more so mentally as you've got so many memories attached to your home.  Just console yourselves that it'll be worth it when you're enjoying the warmer climate :)

     

I've got a puzzle for you.  No idea if it'll work - might be too ambitious but I'll give it a whirl.  It's a book by the same author as my previous one.
It's 9 words.  3, 5, 3, 4, 2, 3, 3, 1, 4.

Thea
For your bonus can you please name the 2 adulterous astronomers in the book!

Zoe & I are having ping curries this evening so I'd better think about tootling off to the kitchen :-H


sorry the picture's a bit soppy but it's the words that count!
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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3621 on: March 15, 2020, 05:59:14 AM »
Hi Pen,

That was a good puzzle and I was proud of myself for solving it without resorting to google without getting out of bed which I will have to do soon because  I don’t have any giant freezer bags  to handle things like Eva does.

I did have to resort to Google to learn that Brain (sic) and T N-F have to make new arrangements.

Well I have need of a freezer bag, so I have to go but I will try to respond with a puzzle later today and I will visit Blue to see if he has some inspiration for me.
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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3622 on: March 15, 2020, 06:28:48 AM »
Cleverly & wittily solved Jack ;)  I did read the book some while ago.  Can't say I enjoyed it very much.  I struggled through to the end but was glad when I'd finished it.

Look forward to hearing what Blue's been up to >:D

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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3623 on: March 15, 2020, 04:37:45 PM »
Hi Pen,

Guess what I found on the 7-by-many a moment ago

13  Les003
13  ozzyjack

Being naturally curious, I looked for further information and I found

Player: Les003
Real Name: Les
Location: brisbane
Gender: male
Registered Since: 14 Mar 2020

Could it be?  If it is has he become dyslectic? or is it a copycat?
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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3624 on: March 15, 2020, 09:28:05 PM »
Hi Pen,  

I wonder what made me think of these.

   


I did go over and see Blue.  He was chortling over a conversation Sheila had.  Sheila is helping a girlfriend by working in her antique shop.  As an aside, I am sure you know that the southern Highlands is known for its many antique shops.

Anyway, a woman named Claire, after retiring from a busy life in business, apparently travels around the country visiting antique shops trying to find bargains.

One day, she went into Sheila’s antique shop in Bowral.  Claire said to Sheila "When I was in here last week, I saw a big mug with a flat head that holds a lot of beer. I'd like to buy it."

"Sorry," replied Sheila, "but I can't possibly sell you that."

"Oh, what a pity, but why not?" inquired Claire.

"Because," said Sheila, "that's my husband."


Blue also told me about his mate Bookham, who is a cop.

Bookham recently stopped a woman for speeding. He asked the driver her name.

She said, "I'm Mrs. Ladislav Abdulkhashim Zybkcicraznovskaya from the Republic of Uzbekistan and I am travelling from Sydney to visiting my daughter in Mamungkukumpurangkuntjunya Hill* in South Australia.

Bookham put away his summons book and pen, and said, "Well... OK... but don't let me catch you speeding again."

* For those interested in trivia, the longest official place name in Australia contains a Pitjantjatjara word, Mamungkukumpurangkuntjunya Hill in South Australia, which means "where a devil urinates".

The puzzle is a book by Clive James  7 7 7.

         

The bonus point is to pronounce Mamungkukumpurangkuntjunya.  you don't have to produce proof  :D >:D ;)

I’ll say bye bye because


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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3625 on: March 15, 2020, 09:47:32 PM »
Ozzyjack, if it does turn out to be Les303 as was, please publicise it more widely. I’m sure many of us would welcome him back with great joy.

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« Reply #3626 on: March 15, 2020, 11:19:10 PM »
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Guess what I found on the 7-by-many a moment ago

13  Les003
13  ozzyjack

Could it be?  If it is has he become dyslectic? or is it a copycat?
ooh Jack that's fairly exciting :laugh:
I wonder?  Like you say it could be a copycat or he might simply have forgotten who to spell >:D
I have to agree with Jock!
I will give your puzzle my full attention when I've scoffed my egg sarnie with a cup of builders :laugh:
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Re: More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)
« Reply #3627 on: March 16, 2020, 12:06:50 AM »
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egg sarnie

Yum - my favourite!  Plenty of pepper, salt and salad cream/mayo and usually on thick, white bread!  Are you sure we weren't separated at birth, Pen?  However, I don't do tea of any kind, strong black coffee, for me! >:D

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« Reply #3628 on: March 16, 2020, 12:55:14 AM »
Oh Linda the longer I know you I'm convinced you're my long lost twin :laugh:  I like my egg sarnies exactly as you say.  Lots of salt & black pepper & it has to be salad cream for me - same as when we were kids. Mayo is ok but just not the same.  If my sister ran out of salad cream she had been known to use tomato sauce instead.  Not awful but just not the same! If I'm really pushing the boat out I'll have a slice of ham in it :-H  I do like a strong black coffee but I'm a proper tea wallah!  Pen
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« Reply #3629 on: March 16, 2020, 01:53:04 AM »
if it does turn out to be Les303 as was, please publicise it more widely. I’m sure many of us would welcome him back with great joy.

Jock, it is pure speculation,  but I suspect Les303 as was keeps track of the forum as a guest and since he withdrew, a number of forumites, including me, have made it clear we would like to see him return to the fold.

As to whether Les303 and Les003 are the same I have only one idea of how to find out if Les003 decides not to join the forum.  The only way of communicating with non-forumites is to use Chinwag, which I have never used.

My feeling is that if Les(whatever) wants to enjoy playing the Chi games but, for whatever reason, does not want to (re)join the forum, we should respect that decision even if we consider it somewhat disappointing.

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