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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 4:40 am
Post subject: Absent Friends
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Beldin steps away from the bar, as he does so his usual attire changes
into a black suit suitable for a walk on part in MIB VIIIII.
A slight cough is sufficient to attract the attention, not only of those
in the bar, but all ABM-Lers everywhere.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is that time of year when we remember our
friend, now serving at a higher court.
Please raise your glass with me, and drink a toast to "Copper Squirrel"
Again I re-post what was, for me at least, one of his best.
A bus driver was on his regular route one morning when a big hulk of a
guy got on, glared at him, rumbled, "Big John Doesn't pay!" and sat in
the back. The slightly built driver didn't argue with the man, but he
felt angry and humiliated.
For the next several days the same thing happened: Big John got on, made
a show of refusing to pay and sat down. The driver became increasingly
upset over being taken advantage of. Finally, he couldn't stand it
anymore. He began a bodybuilding regimen and signed up for karate
classes. By the end of the summer, he had become strong and confident.
The next time Big John got on the bus and said "Big John doesn't pay,"
the driver stood up, glared back at the passenger and yelled, "And why
not?"
Surprised, the big guy stopped in his tracks, turned his head
and replied, "Because Big John has a bus pass."
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In Memoriam
C. Martel - Copper Squirrel
2nd July 1956 - 17th November 2001 |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 4:40 am
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vj found this in alt.books.m-lackey, from Beldin
<beldin.sorcerer DeleteThis @ntlworld.com> :
]In Memoriam
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]C. Martel - Copper Squirrel
]2nd July 1956 - 17th November 2001
***** C R A S H *****
[sounds of glass breaking in the fireplace]
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:40 pm
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~Evan bows his head for a moment and looks up, raises his wineglass
and looks around the bar at all those doing likewise, and brings it
back to his lips, drinking deeply~
Here's to you, Copper.
-E
On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 08:27:10 -0000, Beldin
<beldin.sorcerer.RemoveThis@ntlworld.com> wrote:
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>Beldin steps away from the bar, as he does so his usual attire changes
>into a black suit suitable for a walk on part in MIB VIIIII.
>
>A slight cough is sufficient to attract the attention, not only of those
>in the bar, but all ABM-Lers everywhere.
>
>Ladies and Gentlemen, it is that time of year when we remember our
>friend, now serving at a higher court.
>
>Please raise your glass with me, and drink a toast to "Copper Squirrel"
>
>Again I re-post what was, for me at least, one of his best.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:40 pm
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"Beldin" <beldin.sorcerer.RemoveThis@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> In Memoriam
>
> C. Martel - Copper Squirrel
> 2nd July 1956 - 17th November 2001
Sasha raises her glass: To Copper!
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Sasha the Dragon
First ABML Quiz Trophy Winner
Member of ABMLNCSC
Disciple to the Co-Goddesses of Sweets
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 6:40 pm
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Beldin wrote:
> Beldin steps away from the bar, as he does so his usual attire
changes
> into a black suit suitable for a walk on part in MIB VIIIII.
>
> A slight cough is sufficient to attract the attention, not only
of those
> in the bar, but all ABM-Lers everywhere.
>
> Ladies and Gentlemen, it is that time of year when we remember
our
> friend, now serving at a higher court.
>
> Please raise your glass with me, and drink a toast to "Copper
Squirrel"
In memory still bright....
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Purrt the ghatta
Smitten Kitten
Part-time gryphon
Disciple to the Goddess of Chocolate
Owner of a full Pedant's licenc/se
Goddess of Impertinence
Snikkrish the Tearer
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 6:17 pm
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"Sasha Rowan" <mholman2.DeleteThis@NOSPAMcfl.rr.com> writes:
>"Beldin" <beldin.sorcerer.DeleteThis@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>> In Memoriam
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>> C. Martel - Copper Squirrel
>> 2nd July 1956 - 17th November 2001
>Sasha raises her glass: To Copper!
And with a single voice the crowd echos "TO COPPER!!" as the glasses
crash into the fireplace...
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 6:17 pm
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>And with a single voice the crowd echos "TO COPPER!!" as the glasses
>crash into the fireplace...
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>Joe Morris
.... and corn nuts rain from the ceiling ...
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:40 am
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On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 17:17:54 +0000 (UTC), Joe Morris
<jcmorris RemoveThis @mitre.org> wrote:
>"Sasha Rowan" <mholman2 RemoveThis @NOSPAMcfl.rr.com> writes:
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>>"Beldin" <beldin.sorcerer RemoveThis @ntlworld.com> wrote:
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>>> In Memoriam
>>>
>>> C. Martel - Copper Squirrel
>>> 2nd July 1956 - 17th November 2001
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>>Sasha raises her glass: To Copper!
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>And with a single voice the crowd echos "TO COPPER!!" as the glasses
>crash into the fireplace...
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Add me to the crowd.
TO COPPER!!
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John Oliver
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