I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520

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On 11 Dec 2004 00:55:40 GMT, (Andrew
Gabriel) strung together this:

I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520

I know I shouldn't, but I held off laughing at the dullard until the
end of the first paragraph.
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On 11 Dec 2004 00:55:40 GMT, Andrew Gabriel wrote:

I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520

Hmm, another nomination for The Darwin Awards.....

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"Andrew Gabriel" wrote in message
...
I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520

--
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Jeff Foxworthy could almost use that in his Redneck routine.

mrcheerful

"Andrew Gabriel" wrote in message
...
I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520


Talk about old 'news', but then the idiot was trying to heat the thing up on
a stove for some unknown reason !

On 11 Dec 2004 00:55:40 GMT, (Andrew
Gabriel) wrote:

I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520



Lava him than me :-)



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On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 01:19:21 +0000, Lurch
wrote:

On 11 Dec 2004 00:55:40 GMT, (Andrew
Gabriel) strung together this:

I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520

I know I shouldn't, but I held off laughing at the dullard until the
end of the first paragraph.


Oh, Lurch, how could you be so heartless - there's been a death here.

I couldn't decide whether this was a Darwin situation, but decided
that the mention of "trailer" gave the game away.



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Andrew Gabriel wrote:
I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520

I guess you aren't aware of the forthcoming Part P² of the Building
Regulations, which will control the installation of novelty lighting
items (Lava Lamps, Plasma Balls, Christmas Tree Lights, etc.).
--
Hugo Nebula
'What you have to ask yourself is, "if no-one on the internet wants
a piece of this, just how far from the pack have you strayed?"'

On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 18:50:53 +0000, Hugo Nebula abuse@localhost
wrote:

Andrew Gabriel wrote:
I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520

I guess you aren't aware of the forthcoming Part P² of the Building
Regulations, which will control the installation of novelty lighting
items (Lava Lamps, Plasma Balls, Christmas Tree Lights, etc.).

If there could be something that would effectively outlaw chaser
lights on the front of houses, santa edifices on the lawn, sleighs
with reindeer on the roof and any commercial activity related to
Christmas before the 21st December, then if Building Control were to
take up the challenge I would happily vote for shoot on sight. No
nonsense, just a cull.

Oh and sugary carols on the radio from December 1st.





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"Andy Hall" wrote in message

If there could be something that would effectively outlaw chaser
lights on the front of houses, santa edifices on the lawn, sleighs
with reindeer on the roof and any commercial activity related to
Christmas before the 21st December, then if Building Control were to
take up the challenge I would happily vote for shoot on sight. No
nonsense, just a cull.

You're a miserable old git.

And so am I. But I would shoot at any time before midnight on 24 December
and after 1 January.

Then I'd shoot Easter egg displays - hey! That could be fun :-)

Mary

Mary

Mary Fisher wrote:

You're a miserable old git.

And so am I. But I would shoot at any time before midnight on 24 December
and after 1 January.

Then I'd shoot Easter egg displays - hey! That could be fun :-)


Myself and SWMBO would like to sign up for this hunt. Any limitations on
allowed weapon types?


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On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:35:44 -0000, "Mary Fisher"
wrote:


Then I'd shoot Easter egg displays - hey! That could be fun :-)

shock, horror
You'd hurt chocolate?

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On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 23:51:41 +0000, Grunff wrote:

Mary Fisher wrote:

You're a miserable old git.

And so am I. But I would shoot at any time before midnight on 24 December
and after 1 January.

Then I'd shoot Easter egg displays - hey! That could be fun :-)


Myself and SWMBO would like to sign up for this hunt. Any limitations on
allowed weapon types?



I can think of a place near here where the heavy artillery of your
spud gun would be useful.



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On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:35:44 -0000, "Mary Fisher"
wrote:


"Andy Hall" wrote in message

If there could be something that would effectively outlaw chaser
lights on the front of houses, santa edifices on the lawn, sleighs
with reindeer on the roof and any commercial activity related to
Christmas before the 21st December, then if Building Control were to
take up the challenge I would happily vote for shoot on sight. No
nonsense, just a cull.

You're a miserable old git.

I'm getting a Victor Meldrew starter kit for Christmas, apparently.


And so am I. But I would shoot at any time before midnight on 24 December
and after 1 January.

Then I'd shoot Easter egg displays - hey! That could be fun :-)

We could keep the troops in place from Christmas, since these will be
in the shops from January 2nd, along with the Valentines Day cards.



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On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 04:59:02 UTC, Andy Hall wrote:

Myself and SWMBO would like to sign up for this hunt. Any limitations on
allowed weapon types?

I can think of a place near here where the heavy artillery of your
spud gun would be useful.

I think someone has been active in these parts with a BB or similar.
There are an awful lot of deflated inflatables (IYSWIM).

--
Bob Eager
begin a new life...dump Windows!

"Grunff" wrote in message
...
Mary Fisher wrote:

You're a miserable old git.

And so am I. But I would shoot at any time before midnight on 24 December
and after 1 January.

Then I'd shoot Easter egg displays - hey! That could be fun :-)


Myself and SWMBO would like to sign up for this hunt. Any limitations on
allowed weapon types?

Spouse is at this moment checking the strings on our longbows ...

Mary


--
Grunff

Andy Hall wrote:

I can think of a place near here where the heavy artillery of your
spud gun would be useful.

I'm trying to figure out a way of launching burning spuds (pre-soaked in
brandy, for a little extra Christmas cheer). That should help a lot with
the lawn and roof ornaments.

--
Grunff

"Paul Herber" wrote in message
ell.net...
On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:35:44 -0000, "Mary Fisher"
wrote:


Then I'd shoot Easter egg displays - hey! That could be fun :-)

shock, horror
You'd hurt chocolate?

I wouldn't hurt GOOD chocolate.

Well, only by biting it!

Mary

Grunff wrote:

Andy Hall wrote:

I can think of a place near here where the heavy artillery of your
spud gun would be useful.


I'm trying to figure out a way of launching burning spuds (pre-soaked in
brandy, for a little extra Christmas cheer). That should help a lot with
the lawn and roof ornaments.

google 'ballista'

"Andy Hall" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:35:44 -0000, "Mary Fisher"
wrote:


"Andy Hall" wrote in message

If there could be something that would effectively outlaw chaser
lights on the front of houses, santa edifices on the lawn, sleighs
with reindeer on the roof and any commercial activity related to
Christmas before the 21st December, then if Building Control were to
take up the challenge I would happily vote for shoot on sight. No
nonsense, just a cull.

You're a miserable old git.

I'm getting a Victor Meldrew starter kit for Christmas, apparently.

I have one. It's called Spouse and needs no additions. It's already crossed
with Alf Garnet (sp?)

And so am I. But I would shoot at any time before midnight on 24 December
and after 1 January.

Then I'd shoot Easter egg displays - hey! That could be fun :-)

We could keep the troops in place from Christmas, since these will be
in the shops from January 2nd, along with the Valentines Day cards.

And "Mother's" Day ones too ...

Mary

"Grunff" wrote in message
...
Andy Hall wrote:

I can think of a place near here where the heavy artillery of your
spud gun would be useful.

I'm trying to figure out a way of launching burning spuds (pre-soaked in
brandy, for a little extra Christmas cheer). That should help a lot with
the lawn and roof ornaments.

But a waste of spuds ... and brandy.

Mary

--
Grunff

In article . net,
Paul Herber wrote:
You'd hurt chocolate?

I murder it.

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"Mary Fisher" wrote
| "Grunff" wrote
| Andy Hall wrote:
| I can think of a place near here where the heavy artillery of your
| spud gun would be useful.
| I'm trying to figure out a way of launching burning spuds (pre-soaked in
| brandy, for a little extra Christmas cheer). That should help a lot with
| the lawn and roof ornaments.
| But a waste of spuds ... and brandy.

Sprouts would be seasonable, and they have no other use.

Owain

"Owain" wrote in message
...
"Mary Fisher" wrote
| "Grunff" wrote
| Andy Hall wrote:
| I can think of a place near here where the heavy artillery of your
| spud gun would be useful.
| I'm trying to figure out a way of launching burning spuds (pre-soaked
in
| brandy, for a little extra Christmas cheer). That should help a lot
with
| the lawn and roof ornaments.
| But a waste of spuds ... and brandy.

Sprouts would be seasonable, and they have no other use.

You won't be surprised to hear that I LIKE sprouts. I even grow them!

Mary

Owain

On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 16:21:42 -0000, "Mary Fisher"
wrote:


"Owain" wrote in message
...
"Mary Fisher" wrote
| "Grunff" wrote
| Andy Hall wrote:
| I can think of a place near here where the heavy artillery of your
| spud gun would be useful.
| I'm trying to figure out a way of launching burning spuds (pre-soaked
in
| brandy, for a little extra Christmas cheer). That should help a lot
with
| the lawn and roof ornaments.
| But a waste of spuds ... and brandy.

Sprouts would be seasonable, and they have no other use.

You won't be surprised to hear that I LIKE sprouts. I even grow them!

Mary

How does your garden grow?



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"Andy Hall" wrote in message
Sprouts would be seasonable, and they have no other use.

You won't be surprised to hear that I LIKE sprouts. I even grow them!

Mary

How does your garden grow?

If I had a pound for every time I'd that (in context) I'd be able to buy
enough land to grow everything!

In other words - you're not being original ... :-)

Mary

The Natural Philosopher wrote:

google 'ballista'

Yeah, maybe that would be a good solution. I tend to favour compressed
gas launching on the whole; it's a lot easier to enginner, and you get a
lot more ooomph in a smaller package.

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"Andy Hall" wrote in message
...

How does your garden grow?

I'll bet that ricochets off her ;-)

Dave

"Dave" wrote in message
...

"Andy Hall" wrote in message
...

How does your garden grow?

I'll bet that ricochets off her ;-)

Too late!

Dave

"Grunff" wrote in message
...
The Natural Philosopher wrote:

google 'ballista'

Why google?

Do you google for, for instance, 'tap'?

Mary Fisher wrote:

"Grunff" wrote in message
...

The Natural Philosopher wrote:


google 'ballista'


Why google?

Do you google for, for instance, 'tap'?

Frequently.

In article ,
Andy Hall writes:
On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 01:19:21 +0000, Lurch
wrote:

On 11 Dec 2004 00:55:40 GMT, (Andrew
Gabriel) strung together this:

I bet you never thought lava lamps could be fatal (ignoring any
electrocution risk that is)? Neither did this guy, no doubt...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=6966520

I know I shouldn't, but I held off laughing at the dullard until the
end of the first paragraph.

Oh, Lurch, how could you be so heartless - there's been a death here.

I couldn't decide whether this was a Darwin situation, but decided
that the mention of "trailer" gave the game away.

Well, it's looking like he may be the 2004 Dawin Award winner:
http://www.darwinawards.com/

--
Andrew Gabriel

"Andrew Gabriel" wrote in message
...

Well, it's looking like he may be the 2004 Dawin Award winner:
http://www.darwinawards.com/

Bugger....and here's me thinking he'd drunk the (hot) thing during
festivities.

Disappointed.