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Kelkhil and Nico's Pub - Thank God Its Friday

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Friday, October 20, 2006 11:27 AM

KELKHIL


Alrighty! Figured we needed a new thread for the up comming weekend!

Sit back. Enjoy a drink! Have fun!

PS - NICO - I figured since you work here as much as me that it was time for a promotion

Being on the other side of the world makes it easier for you to handle the night owls!

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken

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Friday, October 20, 2006 12:44 PM

LITTLEALBATROSS29


Am I really first ?

Should I dance or something ?

Kelkhil , may I have the worlds largest strawberry margairita please ?

LA29 sits down at a table in the corner with her book & waits patiently for her drink.

Bryce
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I swallowed a bug.

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Friday, October 20, 2006 12:57 PM

STINKINGROSE


Barkeep! Surprise me please!


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Friday, October 20, 2006 1:23 PM

MSG


Stinkingrose needs a nice big mallet ( for use on the former real estate agent) and maybe something nice in the martini department...

I'll take some nice fresh milk:)and give a big HUG goodnight to all and sundry. see you tomorrow:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2



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Friday, October 20, 2006 1:25 PM

STINKINGROSE


Thank you for the visual... it will warm the cockles of my heart all the long cold winter.

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Friday, October 20, 2006 1:50 PM

KELKHIL


Large Strawberry Margarita for LA29, Martini for StinkingRose and a large glass of milk for MSG.

*Makes himself a black and tan*

Mmm tasty.

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken

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Friday, October 20, 2006 2:25 PM

STINKINGROSE


Onions AND olives! Playful yet unorthodox.

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Friday, October 20, 2006 2:53 PM

JONNYQUEST

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"


Like the new name, credit where credit's due an' all. Both of you have kept us positively swimming in best booze outside the Core. Set me up with a Singapore Sling, kind sir. It's been a generation since I've had one and it just feels right tonight.

Playful and unorthodox sounds like our battle cry around here, dear lady. Onions and olives but no garlic? What gives? Surely you could be adventurous, too...

"Well, here I am."


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Friday, October 20, 2006 3:03 PM

PENGUIN


Shirley Temple, straight up!



King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Friday, October 20, 2006 3:37 PM

NICODEMUS


Woohoo, a share of the profits!

*Does the math and realises that 50% of nothing is still nothing*

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If you find yourself getting too worked up about stuff that isn't real (RP Threads etc), then go outside, breathe in some fresh air and try feeding the ducks. (Because ducks don't care about your politics, religion, skin colour, choice of music or even your haircut. They like everyone, provided you bring them food.)

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Friday, October 20, 2006 3:46 PM

VERSEEXPLORER


Penguin, you should watch out because even a Shirley Temple can have a bite sometimes.

Kelkhil, I'll take a Rusty Nail.


I made a web site to introduce my friends to the 'Verse.
http://web.mac.com/arcadianlc

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Friday, October 20, 2006 6:55 PM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN


*pulls up a stool and sighs* I'm cold, could I have a nice hot toddy please?

"Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle." http://whimsicalnbrainpan.blogspot.com/

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Friday, October 20, 2006 7:51 PM

REDLAVA


Gonna start my tailgating early. Pour me a Guinness and keep'em coming.

And I won't stop until The Hawks eventual defeat to Michigan.


Everybody always has the advantage over us, but that's what makes us special...and Browncoats.

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Friday, October 20, 2006 7:59 PM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


* stumbles in, dead on his feet and reeking of alcohol and strawberries.

Long night tonight. I made so ruttin many strawberry daquiris, made from scratch strawberry lemonades (both with fresh strawberries), and mojitos. Also lots of beer and a decent amount of wine and other coctails.

I really should be in bed, seeing as I am approaching 21 hours since I got up. I just wanted to drop in for a nightcap, so I think I will have a warm snifter of brandy and doze off by the fire.

~Jimi
jimi dot spettel at gmail dot com
Self-Proclaimed Grand Vizier of Georgia


- Animation by DesktopHippie

"Marijuana not only should be legal, it should be manditory." - Bill Hicks

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Friday, October 20, 2006 8:09 PM

RMMC


*toddles in*

Can I have a decafe green tea?

I'm still trying to get rid of the Cold That Won't Die, so I'll go sit away from the rest of ya'll. I've thought I've been rid of this stupid thing three times, but like the cat, it just keep coming back.

Gah.....

*wanders to an isolated corner to sip her tea*


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RMMC
"Those grenades?"
"Captain don't want 'em."
"Jayne, we're robbing the place, we're not occupying it."

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 1:55 AM

NICODEMUS


Goooooooooooood morning drinkers!

*Lines up the assorted drinks for those who want them and some for those who might want them, and even for those who have yet to discover this here establishment.*

Anything note-worthy going up (or down) this weekend?

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(Thx to Desktop Hippie for the banner)
If you find yourself getting too worked up about stuff that isn't real (RP Threads etc), then go outside, breathe in some fresh air and try feeding the ducks. (Because ducks don't care about your politics, religion, skin colour, choice of music or even your haircut. They like everyone, provided you bring them food.)

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 3:38 AM

STINKINGROSE


Hubby's 51st today. Vinyl flooring going down. We'll leave the rest up to speculation shall we?

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 3:59 AM

MAGDALENA

"No power in the 'verse can stop me!"


*slight cough*

hello all - tis a fine Saturday ... oh almost Sunday... night here!! 'tis cold though and I am in need to something to warm the cockles...

How about a Jamesons on ice... double please!

mmmmmm.... *snuggles into one of the very soft and comfy arm chairs near the fire place*




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Saturday, October 21, 2006 4:02 AM

PENGUIN


Quote:

Originally posted by VerseExplorer:
Penguin, you should watch out because even a Shirley Temple can have a bite sometimes.



\

YIKES!!!!!



King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 4:43 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


* wakes up next to the fire, the leg of his jeans smoldering slightly.

Mmmmpph, hell of a way to wake up. leg on fire and all.

* stands up and yawns, stretching his hands to the ceiling

Saturday, so it means college football here. Gotta work tonight too, though that isn't for 6-7 hours. I agree with Magdalena, Jamessons on ice sounds really good.

~Jimi
jimi dot spettel at gmail dot com
Self-Proclaimed Grand Vizier of Georgia


- Animation by DesktopHippie

"Marijuana not only should be legal, it should be manditory." - Bill Hicks

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 5:05 AM

MAGDALENA

"No power in the 'verse can stop me!"


*sigh* yes that hits the spot RIMG... I wouldn't mind another actually - though I'm starting to get sleepy myself... *yawns* ... oh there - see? I yawned!

yes please I will have another Jameson on ice... and maybe I need some kind of amulet to protect me from that Shirley Temple too... and one for my Penguin?

*looks aprehensively at the sweet-little-Shirley-Temple-freak-thing*

Come and sit by the fire with us Penguin...




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Saturday, October 21, 2006 5:30 AM

PENGUIN


*snuggles up with Magdalana* This is a great way to spend a cold, rainy morning!



King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 6:47 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.



*emerges from the fire*

Whoop! Sorry RIMG!

I need a nice strawberry smoothie before I head to bed, I think.

http://www.bigdamnthankyou.com - show 'Versal your gratitude!

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure. - Gautama Siddharta

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:10 AM

KELKHIL


Quote:

Originally posted by Redlava:


And I won't stop until The Hawks eventual defeat to Michigan.




Wow mush have had alot to drink before you walked in. I can't serve someone who is already stumbling drunk!

Anycase if you ain't stopping until the Hawks win you will be drinking for at least another year bub.

GO BLUE!

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:18 AM

VERSEEXPLORER


Kelkhil, would this help to get a drink around here?



I made a web site to introduce my friends to the 'Verse.
http://web.mac.com/arcadianlc

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:01 AM

PENGUIN




Go Hawks!!!



King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:26 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Go Jackets beat Clemson (not that I know of any Clemson fans on this page).



~Jimi
jimi dot spettel at gmail dot com
Self-Proclaimed Grand Vizier of Georgia


- Animation by DesktopHippie

"Marijuana not only should be legal, it should be manditory." - Bill Hicks

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:30 AM

VERSEEXPLORER


Saturdays and football just seem to go together.



I made a web site to introduce my friends to the 'Verse.
http://web.mac.com/arcadianlc

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 9:41 AM

KELKHIL


Quote:

Originally posted by VerseExplorer:
Kelkhil, would this help to get a drink around here?



I made a web site to introduce my friends to the 'Verse.
http://web.mac.com/arcadianlc




You know it Verse! What are ya having?

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 9:47 AM

VERSEEXPLORER


How about a Bass Beer to go with the football games.


I made a web site to introduce my friends to the 'Verse.
http://web.mac.com/arcadianlc

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 11:10 AM

KELKHIL


One Bass Beer coming up.


Oh and GO BLUE! 3 - NOTHING at the half!

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 11:28 AM

VERSEEXPLORER


Thanks, Kelkhil. You might want to set up a row of Shirley Temples for Penguin and a row of Guinness for Red Lava. If the game continues that way, they will probably need to drown their sorrows.


I made a web site to introduce my friends to the 'Verse.
http://web.mac.com/arcadianlc

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 3:03 PM

KELKHIL


*Sets up a row of Shirley yemples and Guiness. The whole time humming to himself*
Daaaa, da,da,da,da...da,da,da , da,da,da,da...da,da,da.........


GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 3:11 PM

PENGUIN


It was a good game.

Barkeep...a Shirley Temple...and keep'em coming!



King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 4:48 PM

VERSEEXPLORER


Quote:

Penguin wrote:
It was a good game.


Good to know. It's always hard to lose when it's a total slaughter.

Kelkhil, I'll cover Penguin's tab for all of those Shirley Temples.


I made a web site to introduce my friends to the 'Verse.
http://web.mac.com/arcadianlc

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 4:50 PM

VERSEEXPLORER


RedLava, where are you? I think Penguin could use some company.


I made a web site to introduce my friends to the 'Verse.
http://web.mac.com/arcadianlc

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 6:23 PM

SHINYKITTEN


congratulations on the promotion Nico!! yay for you

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I'm a Librarian...don't make me shush your ass!!

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:05 PM

RMMC


*wanders back over from the 'sickie corner'*

May I have a hot toddy, please?

*gets drink from after hours robot and heads back to the isolation corner from which no germs can escape*


********
RMMC
"Those grenades?"
"Captain don't want 'em."
"Jayne, we're robbing the place, we're not occupying it."

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:23 PM

MAGDALENA

"No power in the 'verse can stop me!"


Quote:

Originally posted by Penguin:
*snuggles up with Magdalana* This is a great way to spend a cold, rainy morning!

... see, excepting the actual penguin in my actual bed in what it actually Australia - this is how I spent the morning...

...and then all men go and watch foot ball - so it is a 'versal thing...

I'll have a strong, hot coffee that'll take me to Nirvana please Kelkhil or Nico!




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Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:35 PM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


* joins RMMC in the sickie corner, his body being impervious to most any virus or little beasties, and sits with her to keep her company

Jack Daniels please, and leave the bottle.

* slumps down in his chair, his body and spirit weakened a bit by the crushing defest of the Yellow Jackets this very night.

~Jimi
jimi dot spettel at gmail dot com
Self-Proclaimed Grand Vizier of Georgia


- Animation by DesktopHippie

"Marijuana not only should be legal, it should be manditory." - Bill Hicks

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:53 PM

NICODEMUS


I'll be out tonight, so I won't be able to spend the evening pouring drinks for people.

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If you find yourself getting too worked up about stuff that isn't real (RP Threads etc), then go outside, breathe in some fresh air and try feeding the ducks. (Because ducks don't care about your politics, religion, skin colour, choice of music or even your haircut. They like everyone, provided you bring them food.)

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:31 PM

VERSEEXPLORER


Nicodemus, you will be missed. The night robot does have a few glitches. We have gotten used to your great bartending skills. I love watching you toss those drinks around. We will manage. Hope you have a great night out!


I made a web site to introduce my friends to the 'Verse.
http://web.mac.com/arcadianlc

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Sunday, October 22, 2006 4:44 AM

SHINYKITTEN


ok everybody, the next round is on me! hmm...allowing for the fact that almost everyone is on the other side of the world...BarBot, put all drinks ordered in the next 24 hours on my tab.
oh, no, wait, i just remembered that we don't pay for anything here...oh, well, anyway...theoretically, the next round is mine
because....(optional drum-roll here)
i just (in the last week or so) decided that i'm not going to continue on to my masters next year, i'm just going to finish my postgrad diploma this year and then bugger off out of uni. YAY!!
i wasn't stressing about it, but now that i've decided, its feels so freeing not to have the whole huge 'masters' thing hanging over me. i mean, really, who the hell gets their masters when they're 22?? i want to go out and live for a while.

now all i have to do is convince my parents...

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I'm a Librarian...don't make me shush your ass!!

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Sunday, October 22, 2006 4:55 AM

PENGUIN


Quote:

Originally posted by shinykitten:
now all i have to do is convince my parents...



Good luck with that!



King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Sunday, October 22, 2006 5:31 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Anyone else want strawberries?


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Sunday, October 22, 2006 6:41 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Quote:

Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Anyone else want strawberries?



GUH...

~Jimi
jimi dot spettel at gmail dot com
Self-Proclaimed Grand Vizier of Georgia


- Animation by DesktopHippie

"Marijuana not only should be legal, it should be manditory." - Bill Hicks

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Sunday, October 22, 2006 7:09 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Should I make everyone go to the picture thread for the other one, or should I post it here?

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Sunday, October 22, 2006 12:45 PM

RMMC


Quote:

Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
* joins RMMC in the sickie corner, his body being impervious to most any virus or little beasties, and sits with her to keep her company

Jack Daniels please, and leave the bottle.

* slumps down in his chair, his body and spirit weakened a bit by the crushing defest of the Yellow Jackets this very night.



Hi RIMG. Thanks for the company.

Sorry to hear your team lost. No joy when that happens. Not a football fan, but I know how I feel when my hockey team loses.

PR! *waves* Shiny piccy! Go ahead and post more. It's fun watching the guys go non-verbal.

ShinyKitten, good luck with the parental units. I've got a friend who got her masters fairly early. She still hasn't been able to do anything with it, but hopefully that will change soon.

Hope you had a nice time out, Nico!



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RMMC

When we're down, don't frown. Come join the camp-out at serenitymovie.org.

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Sunday, October 22, 2006 12:53 PM

JOSSISAGOD


I'm a couple of days late, but I REALLY need a Cylon Shooter as seen on the behind the scenes with Grace Park bar tending. and a 'Milk chaser. Pretty please?

Wow, PR I just realized how much you look like my ex-girlfriend, I'm not sure whether that's good or bad just yet.
Fe'nos Tol
JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

Self appointed Forsaken! Been on the list for a while now!
98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature.
"Look at me, I'm STUPID!" The Doctor.

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Sunday, October 22, 2006 10:18 PM

BERNARDBROWNCOAT


evening bar-flies and lounge lizards!! barkeep, i'll have a wild turkey & coke thanks.

so hows all the browncoats today? personally i'm really looking forward to my turkey & coke, been a long day. still, found time to visit my third favourite book shop *always a plus*. yay!

good luck shinykitten! take a year off (or two or three...) the Masters Degree isn't going anywhere. maybe travel (some more) and try something that doesnt involve, in anyway shape or form late night last minute essays!!!

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"She had heard it said that humans are supposed only to use about a tenth of their brains, and that no one was very clear what the other nine-tenths were for, but she had certainly never heard it suggested that they were used for storing penguins."

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