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I just now got an emergency phone call and, as a result, in a few hours I may be picking up an 8-month-old, male miniature pinscher pup. If this pup doesn't already have a name that he answers to (and I don't know if he has), then I need to come up with a good name for him. Especially if I decide to keep him, and not merely foster him as part of my volunteer work for breed rescue.
His coloring (in breeder's terminology) is "red stag" (which is a deep, mahogany reddish-brown). I've already considered, and discarded, the names: "Jasper", "Garnet", and "Rufus".
Anyone who comes up with a really inspired and appropriate name -- preferably suggestive of the color "red" (my other six minpins are all black in color) -- will win The "Name the Minpin" Contest.
What will you win, you may very well ask? My respect -- which is of inestimable value. Plus a bonus prize of one free curse placed on the head of anyone who gives you crap. :)
-- Nanaea
His coloring (in breeder's terminology) is "red stag" (which is a deep, mahogany reddish-brown). I've already considered, and discarded, the names: "Jasper", "Garnet", and "Rufus".
Anyone who comes up with a really inspired and appropriate name -- preferably suggestive of the color "red" (my other six minpins are all black in color) -- will win The "Name the Minpin" Contest.
What will you win, you may very well ask? My respect -- which is of inestimable value. Plus a bonus prize of one free curse placed on the head of anyone who gives you crap. :)
-- Nanaea
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"Find Nanaea" Contest
Having won the MinPin contest, I decided to challenge myself with a "Find Nanaea's picture in the Web" contest. It was a Herculean task indeed, yet I struck paydirt! As I suspected, Nanaea is certainly not a blonde.
"G^entila bibliotekisto dumnokte, Nanaea de NetWeba Militista Longa Insulo princino dumnokte"
Having won the MinPin contest, I decided to challenge myself with a "Find Nanaea's picture in the Web" contest. It was a Herculean task indeed, yet I struck paydirt! As I suspected, Nanaea is certainly not a blonde.
"G^entila bibliotekisto dumnokte, Nanaea de NetWeba Militista Longa Insulo princino dumnokte"
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Trovita!
Vi estas tre lerta, Pauxlo. Cxu vi estas ankaux Esperantisto?
Kial vi opinias ke mi ne estas blondulino? Cxu blondulinoj mallertaj en Grekujo, kiel en Usono? :)
-- "Nanjo"
Vi estas tre lerta, Pauxlo. Cxu vi estas ankaux Esperantisto?
Kial vi opinias ke mi ne estas blondulino? Cxu blondulinoj mallertaj en Grekujo, kiel en Usono? :)
-- "Nanjo"
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Dankon!
Me farig^i ruza sola kiam me inspiraj^o de inteligenta plie afablega muzo. Unuafoje me
skribi Esperanto (tial mia feko sintakso :P).
Me credi ke c^u neebla de blonda farendaj^o (lerta!) satanista :PPP Biologika neebla!
Me senkulpigi sin denove dum mia nau^zo Esperanto!!!
Cia volonta sklavino.
Me farig^i ruza sola kiam me inspiraj^o de inteligenta plie afablega muzo. Unuafoje me
skribi Esperanto (tial mia feko sintakso :P).
Me credi ke c^u neebla de blonda farendaj^o (lerta!) satanista :PPP Biologika neebla!
Me senkulpigi sin denove dum mia nau^zo Esperanto!!!
Cia volonta sklavino.
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Ne malbone
Via Esperanto ne estas tro malbona -- mi komprenas viajn vortojn. Plu, diinoj (kiel Nanaea) el la Mez-Oriento ne estas blondaj. ;)
-- Nanaea
Via Esperanto ne estas tro malbona -- mi komprenas viajn vortojn. Plu, diinoj (kiel Nanaea) el la Mez-Oriento ne estas blondaj. ;)
-- Nanaea
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Mia favorata insulti al brunhara esti: "Cia blonda radiko aro videbla"!
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More Blondulino Jokes
That was pretty bad, but I can do worse. I'll give you this one in English, as it may lose something in the translation.
Question: "What do you call a Blonde who dyes her hair brunette?"
Answer: "Artificial Intelligence."
That was pretty bad, but I can do worse. I'll give you this one in English, as it may lose something in the translation.
Question: "What do you call a Blonde who dyes her hair brunette?"
Answer: "Artificial Intelligence."
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;)
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In reading (as best I can) the above exchange, I'm struck again by the number of things Che and Nan have in common. Guess it's a good thing Mr. FruitBat's in a happy union with Mrs. Che, or else you two (C. and N.) might logically develop into a couple.
And given the demasculinization of married males in the US (viz., Baby Changing Stations in public men's rooms -- altho I've never seen one being used), it's entirely possible that Pavlos could be coerced into hyphenating the lady's last name with his own.
And is the world really ready for a CheBanana-Peel?
And given the demasculinization of married males in the US (viz., Baby Changing Stations in public men's rooms -- altho I've never seen one being used), it's entirely possible that Pavlos could be coerced into hyphenating the lady's last name with his own.
And is the world really ready for a CheBanana-Peel?
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The Goddess Nanaea has yet one other thing in common with Che -- she, too, is joined in a blissfully conjugal relationship.
"CheBanana-Peel"? Thanks a bunch (of bananas!) :p :)
-- Nanaea
"CheBanana-Peel"? Thanks a bunch (of bananas!) :p :)
-- Nanaea
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A potentially slippery situation
CheBanana-Peel!
ROTFLMAO!!!!!
I see you've also been silently on Nan's tracks hehe
CheBanana-Peel!
ROTFLMAO!!!!!
I see you've also been silently on Nan's tracks hehe
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If this dilemma arises again and you can't think of a name, just take the minpin to the nursing home and have it run between your grandmother's feet. If she's up to form that day, the elusive name may become unnecessary.
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Minpins don't just run *between* people's feet. They run up people's legs like ferrets and scramble around inside people's clothing searching for loose change. Which they then dutifully retrieve for their masters. Minpins are the most demonic of all dog breeds. They are homunculi in dogskins.
-- Nanaea
-- Nanaea
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As the former owner of a succession of Goldens (beanbag chairs in dogskins), I haven't directly experienced Minpin behaviour (too bad -- we could have used the extra change).
After the demise of our last Golden last year, we took leave of our senses and acquired two shelter cats, several months apart. The lazy calico Persian is sorta like a grumpy Golden, but the rat-like skinny gray mutt kitten acts like a Minpin as you describe it, only she probably leaves more lacerations behind. If it weren't for her great personality, she'd be soup.
Is there a breed rescue organization for neglected blonde starlets that's looking for volunteer workers?
After the demise of our last Golden last year, we took leave of our senses and acquired two shelter cats, several months apart. The lazy calico Persian is sorta like a grumpy Golden, but the rat-like skinny gray mutt kitten acts like a Minpin as you describe it, only she probably leaves more lacerations behind. If it weren't for her great personality, she'd be soup.
Is there a breed rescue organization for neglected blonde starlets that's looking for volunteer workers?
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Regarding the breed rescue organization you mention, I take it you bould choose the one
with the most wagging tail?
with the most wagging tail?
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Alas, poor minpins have no tails -- they express their uninhibited joy and adultation by wagging their little butts. (Kinda like the breed that Daividh is eagerly looking to "rescue".)
I'll be unable to play with you in Behindthenameland here today, as I'm delivering a rescued minpin to his (hopefully) new home this afternoon. (I'll be down to 5 minpins then -- but the 5 remaining are my own and they ain't goin' anywhere.)
If you're very, very clever and resouceful, you'll figure out where to look on the 'net to find a picture of the minpin who's going to a new home today. Once you find this particular breed rescue website, here are two clues to finding my particular minpin: 1) He does not have a Satanic name. 2) While not strictly Satantic, his name nevertheless means "one who refuses allegiance to any authority, control, or tradition."
Let's see which of you two is the first to pass Nanaea's Satanic Resourcefulness Test. ;)
-- Nan
I'll be unable to play with you in Behindthenameland here today, as I'm delivering a rescued minpin to his (hopefully) new home this afternoon. (I'll be down to 5 minpins then -- but the 5 remaining are my own and they ain't goin' anywhere.)
If you're very, very clever and resouceful, you'll figure out where to look on the 'net to find a picture of the minpin who's going to a new home today. Once you find this particular breed rescue website, here are two clues to finding my particular minpin: 1) He does not have a Satanic name. 2) While not strictly Satantic, his name nevertheless means "one who refuses allegiance to any authority, control, or tradition."
Let's see which of you two is the first to pass Nanaea's Satanic Resourcefulness Test. ;)
-- Nan
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Nanaea,
The Minpin quest itself was Satanic. The diabolical nerve, asking us to immerse ourselves endlessly in various sites praising small ratlike creatures (altho I was strangely elated that Lister finally got out of the hot garage).
I must admit, tho, that Minpins are more handsome and doglike than the only other toy dogs I've known personally: an elderly arthritic Chihuahua named Cujo, and my next-door neighbor's poodle-ShitZu mix, Biff, very mellow but ludicrously tonsured. (She gets pissed when I call him a "pussycat in drag".)
And Judy Goldman seems semi-hot for a Dog Lady -- no tweeds or sensible shoes...
The Minpin quest itself was Satanic. The diabolical nerve, asking us to immerse ourselves endlessly in various sites praising small ratlike creatures (altho I was strangely elated that Lister finally got out of the hot garage).
I must admit, tho, that Minpins are more handsome and doglike than the only other toy dogs I've known personally: an elderly arthritic Chihuahua named Cujo, and my next-door neighbor's poodle-ShitZu mix, Biff, very mellow but ludicrously tonsured. (She gets pissed when I call him a "pussycat in drag".)
And Judy Goldman seems semi-hot for a Dog Lady -- no tweeds or sensible shoes...
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Anagrams for Daividh
"The diabolical nerve, asking us to immerse ourselves endlessly in various sites praising small ratlike creatures..."
@@@@ Spooky, but whilst playing with anagrams last night, I discovered this one for I.M.P.S.:
Internet Miniature Pinscher Service=Chic vermin initiates entrepreneurs
Here's one for your breed of dog, Daividh:
golden retriever=leg error evident
Oops... Hope that dog didn't water more than the geraniums in your house. :)
And an appropriatly descriptive one for my own dogs:
miniature pinscher=pet mini hurricanes
And Che's fancy pooch:
Maltese dog=Stage model
-- Nanaea
"The diabolical nerve, asking us to immerse ourselves endlessly in various sites praising small ratlike creatures..."
@@@@ Spooky, but whilst playing with anagrams last night, I discovered this one for I.M.P.S.:
Internet Miniature Pinscher Service=Chic vermin initiates entrepreneurs
Here's one for your breed of dog, Daividh:
golden retriever=leg error evident
Oops... Hope that dog didn't water more than the geraniums in your house. :)
And an appropriatly descriptive one for my own dogs:
miniature pinscher=pet mini hurricanes
And Che's fancy pooch:
Maltese dog=Stage model
-- Nanaea
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Behind teh Piniature Pinscher
Let us analyse your favourite breed by considering some of its anagrams:
The Miniature Pinscher is indeed a very satanic breed (“Unchristian Empire”, “I'm unchristian peer”). It appreciates going walkies (“Merriest up in chain”) which can get quite messy at times (“I'm the crap in urines”, “Urine trip machines”, “Chats in prime urine”, “I'm the urine-crap sin”). The MinPin displays utter contempt to all forms of arbitrary authority (“Him urinates prince”, “Rich superman in tie”). They become randy little devils when they encounter other doggies (“I'm raunchier in pets”, “Ruminate rich penis”), and they sometimes get hurt in the process (“I'm a nicer hurt penis”) . In brief owning a MinPin can be a traumatic experience (“I'm raunchier pet sin”, “I'm the urine crap sin”) but the bottom line truly rewarding (“Inspire the cranium”, “I'm a sunnier rich pet”).
Let us analyse your favourite breed by considering some of its anagrams:
The Miniature Pinscher is indeed a very satanic breed (“Unchristian Empire”, “I'm unchristian peer”). It appreciates going walkies (“Merriest up in chain”) which can get quite messy at times (“I'm the crap in urines”, “Urine trip machines”, “Chats in prime urine”, “I'm the urine-crap sin”). The MinPin displays utter contempt to all forms of arbitrary authority (“Him urinates prince”, “Rich superman in tie”). They become randy little devils when they encounter other doggies (“I'm raunchier in pets”, “Ruminate rich penis”), and they sometimes get hurt in the process (“I'm a nicer hurt penis”) . In brief owning a MinPin can be a traumatic experience (“I'm raunchier pet sin”, “I'm the urine crap sin”) but the bottom line truly rewarding (“Inspire the cranium”, “I'm a sunnier rich pet”).
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Getting a result of "Unchristian Empire" out of "miniature pinscher" definitely makes it worth shelling out a few bucks to the folks at Anagram Genius, instead of being El Cheapo like me and shooting for the freebie anagram servers on the 'net.
No wonder you're in the 18th position on A.G.'s Top Contributors site. A few more like these, Pavlos, and you'll soon topple the legendary William Tunstall-Pedoe from his lofty roost at the top. :)
-- Nanaea
No wonder you're in the 18th position on A.G.'s Top Contributors site. A few more like these, Pavlos, and you'll soon topple the legendary William Tunstall-Pedoe from his lofty roost at the top. :)
-- Nanaea
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Saying that I am impressed that you stalked me in the web (without any clues) would be
an huge understatement. I bow to your fiendishness :)
an huge understatement. I bow to your fiendishness :)
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Smoked you out... Heheheh
I still owe you that free curse, remember. Are you sure you don't want to redeem it? I dunno... That prissy cigar chick from First Spain sure looked to me like she was asking for it last month. ;)
Gads -- you smoke that stuff??? :p
-- Nanaea
I still owe you that free curse, remember. Are you sure you don't want to redeem it? I dunno... That prissy cigar chick from First Spain sure looked to me like she was asking for it last month. ;)
Gads -- you smoke that stuff??? :p
-- Nanaea
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Holy Sh@t, you ARE the mafia of the pagan world!
Imagine, that spanish tart even had the gall to send me an X-mas e-card.
I thing psykik cement boots are in order. Go 4 it hehe.
P.S. I smoke only the best :p
Imagine, that spanish tart even had the gall to send me an X-mas e-card.
I thing psykik cement boots are in order. Go 4 it hehe.
P.S. I smoke only the best :p
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I must've missed this yesterday. I knew you'd pass the test, too, Daividh. :)
-- Nanaea
-- Nanaea
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In the words of the great David Bowie:
Rebel Rebel, you've torn your dress
Rebel Rebel, your face is a mess
Rebel Rebel, how could they know?
Hot tramp, I love you so!
Rebel Rebel, you've torn your dress
Rebel Rebel, your face is a mess
Rebel Rebel, how could they know?
Hot tramp, I love you so!
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I am truly impressed.
You found it with nary a clue -- even the great Sherlock Holmes would have been impressed. In addition to "Naming the Minpin", you have successfully accomplished yet another of Nanaea's enigmatical and seemingly pointless Tasks.
Is there a purpose to all this, you may wonder? Is this some dark, arcane method of recruitment employed by Satanists? Or is this a form of intelligence-testing employed by extra-terrestrials? Or by the United States' C.I.A.?
Only the mysterious (and highly entertained) Nanaea knows for sure...
-- Nanaea
You found it with nary a clue -- even the great Sherlock Holmes would have been impressed. In addition to "Naming the Minpin", you have successfully accomplished yet another of Nanaea's enigmatical and seemingly pointless Tasks.
Is there a purpose to all this, you may wonder? Is this some dark, arcane method of recruitment employed by Satanists? Or is this a form of intelligence-testing employed by extra-terrestrials? Or by the United States' C.I.A.?
Only the mysterious (and highly entertained) Nanaea knows for sure...
-- Nanaea
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"...and what's puzzlin' you is the nature of my game...oo-oo."
You think you have "rescued" a Minpin but, unbeknownst to you, your soul has been captured in the very best of Faustian tradition :p
P.S. What's goin down with Iolaos?
You think you have "rescued" a Minpin but, unbeknownst to you, your soul has been captured in the very best of Faustian tradition :p
P.S. What's goin down with Iolaos?
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Hahahahahahahahahahahaeeeeeeeeeeeee
aaaaahahahahahahahahahahah!
You're evil. Positively evil. And now you know what goofy American teevee show Nanaea used to enjoy many moons ago. (Couldn't help it. I'm naturally attracted to mythological themes.)
-- Nanaea
aaaaahahahahahahahahahahah!
You're evil. Positively evil. And now you know what goofy American teevee show Nanaea used to enjoy many moons ago. (Couldn't help it. I'm naturally attracted to mythological themes.)
-- Nanaea
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...I'm beginning to have second thoughts about your evil nature. You recue MinPins instead of recycling them into chamois (a la Cruella Deville). Everything you say radiates goodness. Could it be that your Satanism is of the Hanna Barberra variety?????? :p
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Hey, who says Satanists can't be nice, too? :)
But seriously, there is absolutely nothing at all un-Satanic about "radiating goodness"... to the worthy. The fourth of the Nine Satanic Statements is simply this: "Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it, instead of love wasted on ingrates." My affection is a very precious thing, and I would not waste it on someone who couldn't appreciate it or treat it as a thing of value. That would be an absolutely foolish -- and emotionally unhealthy -- thing to do. I don't automatically love or "radiate goodness" to every human being I meet -- in fact, there are a great many human beings I meet to whom I find myself talking an immediate disliking.
And, if I were to come across Jana/Sara*~/Whatever and one of my dogs, and both appeared to be drowning... Guess which one I would save without a moment's hesitation and with a serenely clear conscience? :)
-- Nanaea
But seriously, there is absolutely nothing at all un-Satanic about "radiating goodness"... to the worthy. The fourth of the Nine Satanic Statements is simply this: "Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it, instead of love wasted on ingrates." My affection is a very precious thing, and I would not waste it on someone who couldn't appreciate it or treat it as a thing of value. That would be an absolutely foolish -- and emotionally unhealthy -- thing to do. I don't automatically love or "radiate goodness" to every human being I meet -- in fact, there are a great many human beings I meet to whom I find myself talking an immediate disliking.
And, if I were to come across Jana/Sara*~/Whatever and one of my dogs, and both appeared to be drowning... Guess which one I would save without a moment's hesitation and with a serenely clear conscience? :)
-- Nanaea
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I see, the interspersed fragments are falling into place. Under the circumstances, allow me to retract
the "Hanna-Barberra" remark, it was silly and undeservedly snide :P
"And, if I were to come across Jana/Sara*~/Whatever and one of my dogs, and both appeared to be
drowning... Guess which one I would save without a moment's hesitation and with a serenely clear
conscience?"
I once read a variation of this incredible quote somewhere years ago. I just cant remember
who uttered it...maybe I just dreamt of it. Believe it or not, this ejaculation has been in my repertoire for
years when confronting ingrates, much to their horror! Would be very grateful if you reminded me of its
parentage...unless you also also dream of it :)
the "Hanna-Barberra" remark, it was silly and undeservedly snide :P
"And, if I were to come across Jana/Sara*~/Whatever and one of my dogs, and both appeared to be
drowning... Guess which one I would save without a moment's hesitation and with a serenely clear
conscience?"
I once read a variation of this incredible quote somewhere years ago. I just cant remember
who uttered it...maybe I just dreamt of it. Believe it or not, this ejaculation has been in my repertoire for
years when confronting ingrates, much to their horror! Would be very grateful if you reminded me of its
parentage...unless you also also dream of it :)
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I thought that was a Nanaea quote. :) Although, I have heard before the expression: "The more I see of people, the more I love my dog." And, of course, there are the immortal words of my favorite American writer, Mark Twain: "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man."
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An also: Gratitude is the most noble of human emotions, which in practice is only displayed by dogs.
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Typos abound when one is in a hurry to be out the door. That was "adulation."
Gots ta go now!
-- Nanaea
Gots ta go now!
-- Nanaea
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For the record, I have a female Maltese called Charybdis. Found her abandoned in a parking lot, complete
with dreadlocks. Recently gave birth to three pups which I all named Rover, an extremely exotic name for
dogs this side of the Mississippi.
with dreadlocks. Recently gave birth to three pups which I all named Rover, an extremely exotic name for
dogs this side of the Mississippi.
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Cerberus probably borders on the pythonesque for a miniature pinscer. How about Pyrron or Pyrrus, two bona-fide Hellenic names that are related to "pyr" (=fire)?
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It turns out that the rescue was a false alarm, so I won't be needing a name any time too soon. But "Pyrron" or "Pyrrus" would definitely have been in the running. Thanks for the suggestions! :) I personally kind of like "Pyro" for a red dog (the prefix for English words pertaining to "fire"). Naming a red miniature pinscher after the Hellenic king Pyrrhus would be clever, too, seeing as how this toy breed is, in the Dog World, dubbed "The King of the Toys". You win, Pavlos, and not merely by default, either. :)
You already had my respect, so when do you want to collect your free curse? :)
-- Nanaea
You already had my respect, so when do you want to collect your free curse? :)
-- Nanaea
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Isn't having the middle name of Hermaphroditus curse enough?
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Ooo, that was evil. Perfect retribution for what he did to the postal abbreviation of your state. :)
-- Nanaea
-- Nanaea
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Coming from you, I'll take that as a compliment. And Che's gotta learn I won't countenance any snide remarks about either Kintuckie (where I'll soon be a homeowner) or KY cheli.
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I'm glad you approve of Pyrrus (=> same as Pyrrhus) :) The respect part is, needles to say, mutual. As far as the curse is concerned I am in the awkward position of having to enemies at present. A raincheck perhaps? Does the offer carry an expiration date?
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