On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>
>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>
>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in an
>>>>>>>>> effort
>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>
>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>>> to
>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most indignant and
>>>> put out.
>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me
>>>> to
>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>> Rosie
>>>
>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>> fine start.
>>>
>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet (contents
>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on holiday
>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the services
>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>
>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>>
>>> john
>>
>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>
> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from this
> angle.
>
Is it plugged in ?

On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>
>>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in
>>>>>>>>>> an effort
>>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>>>> to
>>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most indignant
>>>>> and
>>>>> put out.
>>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me
>>>>> to
>>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>>> Rosie
>>>>
>>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>>> fine start.
>>>>
>>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet (contents
>>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on holiday
>>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the services
>>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>>
>>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>>>
>>>> john
>>>
>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>
>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>> this angle.
>>
> Is it plugged in ?
>
BTN!

--
Best wishes, Serena
Walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in every one
(George Fox)

Serena Blanchflower <nospam@blanchflower.me.uk> writes:

> On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
>> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>>
>>>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>> in an effort
>>>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>>>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>>>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most
>>>>>> indignant and
>>>>>> put out.
>>>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>>>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>
>>>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>>>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>>>> fine start.
>>>>>
>>>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet (contents
>>>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on holiday
>>>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the services
>>>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>>>
>>>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>>>>
>>>>> john
>>>>
>>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>>
>>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>>> this angle.
>>>
>> Is it plugged in ?
>>
> BTN!

I'm hoping I'm not expected to rule on that yet.

Rosie, BTM elect

On 05/12/2023 21:38, Serena Blanchflower wrote:
> On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
>> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>>
>>>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in
>>>>>>>>>>> an effort
>>>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody
>>>>>> else
>>>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody
>>>>>> else
>>>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most
>>>>>> indignant and
>>>>>> put out.
>>>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and
>>>>>> accepting
>>>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>
>>>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>>>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>>>> fine start.
>>>>>
>>>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet (contents
>>>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on holiday
>>>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the services
>>>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>>>
>>>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>>>>
>>>>> john
>>>>
>>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>>
>>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>>> this angle.
>>>
>> Is it plugged in ?
>>
> BTN!
>

Absolutely.

john

On 05/12/2023 21:46, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
> Serena Blanchflower <nospam@blanchflower.me.uk> writes:
>
>> On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
>>> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>> in an effort
>>>>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>>>>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>>>>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most
>>>>>>> indignant and
>>>>>>> put out.
>>>>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>>>>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>>>>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>>>>> fine start.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet (contents
>>>>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on holiday
>>>>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>>>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>>>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>>>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the services
>>>>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> john
>>>>>
>>>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>>>
>>>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>>>> this angle.
>>>>
>>> Is it plugged in ?
>>>
>> BTN!
>
> I'm hoping I'm not expected to rule on that yet.
>
> Rosie, BTM elect

The rules are clear, the power to adjudicate is your Christmas present.

john

In message <uko57q$dadc$1@dont-email.me> at Tue, 5 Dec 2023 21:38:02,
Serena Blanchflower <nospam@blanchflower.me.uk> writes
>On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
>> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
[]
>>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>>
>>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>>>this angle.
>>>
>> Is it plugged in ?
>>
>BTN!
>
I think more just a bad smell than bad taste, unless cannibalism is
involved ...
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

"Who came first? Adam or Eve?" "Adam of course; men always do."
Victoria Wood (via Peter Hesketh)

On 05/12/2023 21:46, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
> Serena Blanchflower <nospam@blanchflower.me.uk> writes:
>
>> On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
>>> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>> in an effort
>>>>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>>>>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>>>>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most
>>>>>>> indignant and
>>>>>>> put out.
>>>>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>>>>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>>>>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>>>>> fine start.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet (contents
>>>>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on holiday
>>>>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>>>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>>>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>>>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the services
>>>>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> john
>>>>>
>>>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>>>
>>>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>>>> this angle.
>>>>
>>> Is it plugged in ?
>>>
>> BTN!
>
> I'm hoping I'm not expected to rule on that yet.
>
> Rosie, BTM elect

I was assuming that you took over, after the two minute interregnum, at
00.01h on the 25th December, 2023.

--
Best wishes, Serena
In baiting a mouse trap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse. (Saki)

On 05/12/2023 18:00, Jim Easterbrook wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Dec 2023 09:21:11 +0000, John Armstrong wrote:
>
>> Yes indeed. And let's not forget BBC Sounds. (Very unlikely; it's
>> plugged at every available opporchancity.)
>
> Yes. Leading me to rant about the BBC forgetting what that middle B stands
> for.
>
> (When I'm not ranting about the horrible voices used in so many of the
> noisy adverts.)
>

Yes indeed. They are a disgrace, and should not be allowed anywhere near
a microphone.

Oh for the days of Tom Crowe and Patricia Hughes! They were of course
Radio 3, but still.

Rosie Mitchell <rcmitchell@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>
>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>
>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in an effort
>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>> LW
>>>>>
>>>> MTAAW.
>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>> to
>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most indignant and
>>> put out.
>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me
>>> to
>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>> Rosie
>>
>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>> fine start.
>>
>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet (contents
>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on holiday
>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the services
>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>
>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>
>> john
>
> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>
> Rosie
>

Chair’s extra Luv.

--
Toodle Pip, Mike McMillan

On 05/12/2023 22:04, John Ashby wrote:
> On 05/12/2023 21:38, Serena Blanchflower wrote:
>> On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
>>> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in
>>>>>>>>>>>> an effort
>>>>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody
>>>>>>> else
>>>>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody
>>>>>>> else
>>>>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most
>>>>>>> indignant and
>>>>>>> put out.
>>>>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and
>>>>>>> accepting
>>>>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>>>>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>>>>> fine start.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet
>>>>>> (contents
>>>>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on
>>>>>> holiday
>>>>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>>>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>>>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>>>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the
>>>>>> services
>>>>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> john
>>>>>
>>>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>>>
>>>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>>>> this angle.
>>>>
>>> Is it plugged in ?
>>>
>> BTN!
>>
>
> Absolutely.
>
Hurrah ! A late run on the inside (live) track....

On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>
>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in an effort
>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>
>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>> LW
>>>
>> MTAAW.
>
> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited to
> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most indignant and
> put out.
>
> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me to
> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>
> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>
> Rosie

Hurray! You will be excellent in the post.

--
Jane
The Amethyst Artist
BTME

http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes

On Wed, 6 Dec 2023 13:27:16 +0000, Jane Vernon
<spam@nopotteratthisaddress.co.uk> wrote:

>On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>
>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in an effort
>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>> LW
>>>>
>>> MTAAW.
>>
>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited to
>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most indignant and
>> put out.
>>
>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me to
>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>
>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>
>> Rosie
>
>
>Hurray! You will be excellent in the post.

Yes! I said it first! Is there any kind of finder's fee?

On Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:29:07 +0000, Vicky <vicky.ayech@gmail.com>
wrote:

>On Wed, 6 Dec 2023 13:27:16 +0000, Jane Vernon
><spam@nopotteratthisaddress.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>
>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in an effort
>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>> LW
>>>>>
>>>> MTAAW.
>>>
>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited to
>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most indignant and
>>> put out.
>>>
>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me to
>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>
>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>
>>> Rosie
>>
>>
>>Hurray! You will be excellent in the post.
>
>Yes! I said it first! Is there any kind of finder's fee?

I think that there is still a brass razoo in the Grundy Fighting Fund
that we could pay you.

Nick

Vicky <vicky.ayech@gmail.com> writes:

> On Wed, 6 Dec 2023 13:27:16 +0000, Jane Vernon
> <spam@nopotteratthisaddress.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>
>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in an effort
>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>> LW
>>>>>
>>>> MTAAW.
>>>
>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited to
>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most indignant and
>>> put out.
>>>
>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me to
>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>
>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>
>>> Rosie
>>
>>
>>Hurray! You will be excellent in the post.
>
> Yes! I said it first! Is there any kind of finder's fee?

It hasn't been customary in the past but if you wish to pay me one, who
am I to stop you? A bottle of Laphroaig would be nice.

Rosie
BTM elect

On 06/12/2023 11:56, BrritSki wrote:
> On 05/12/2023 22:04, John Ashby wrote:
>> On 05/12/2023 21:38, Serena Blanchflower wrote:
>>> On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
>>>> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>>>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>>> in an effort
>>>>>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>>>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if
>>>>>>>> nobody else
>>>>>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if
>>>>>>>> anybody else
>>>>>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most
>>>>>>>> indignant and
>>>>>>>> put out.
>>>>>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in
>>>>>>>> wishing me
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and
>>>>>>>> accepting
>>>>>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>>>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>>>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>>>>>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>>>>>> fine start.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet
>>>>>>> (contents
>>>>>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on
>>>>>>> holiday
>>>>>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>>>>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>>>>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>>>>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the
>>>>>>> services
>>>>>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> john
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>>>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>>>>
>>>>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>>>>> this angle.
>>>>>
>>>> Is it plugged in ?
>>>>
>>> BTN!
>>>
>>
>> Absolutely.
>>
> Hurrah !   A late run on the inside (live) track....
>
>

A shock tactic?

john

John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On 06/12/2023 11:56, BrritSki wrote:
>> On 05/12/2023 22:04, John Ashby wrote:
>>> On 05/12/2023 21:38, Serena Blanchflower wrote:
>>>> On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>>>>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> in an effort
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>>>>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if
>>>>>>>>> nobody else
>>>>>>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if
>>>>>>>>> anybody else
>>>>>>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most
>>>>>>>>> indignant and
>>>>>>>>> put out.
>>>>>>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in
>>>>>>>>> wishing me
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and
>>>>>>>>> accepting
>>>>>>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>>>>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>>>>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could not
>>>>>>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>>>>>>> fine start.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet
>>>>>>>> (contents
>>>>>>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on
>>>>>>>> holiday
>>>>>>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>>>>>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>>>>>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>>>>>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the
>>>>>>>> services
>>>>>>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or mum.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> john
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>>>>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>>>>>> this angle.
>>>>>>
>>>>> Is it plugged in ?
>>>>>
>>>> BTN!
>>>>
>>>
>>> Absolutely.
>>>
>> Hurrah !   A late run on the inside (live) track....
>>
>>
>
> A shock tactic?
>
> john
>
>

Is that your loco motive?

--
Toodle Pip, Mike McMillan

On 06-Dec-23 14:06, John Ashby wrote:
> On 06/12/2023 11:56, BrritSki wrote:
>> On 05/12/2023 22:04, John Ashby wrote:
>>> On 05/12/2023 21:38, Serena Blanchflower wrote:
>>>> On 05/12/2023 21:19, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>> On 05/12/2023 18:06, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>>>>> On 05-Dec-23 17:57, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>>> John Ashby <johnashby20@yahoo.com> writes:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>>>>>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> in an effort
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>>>>>>>>> LW
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> MTAAW.
>>>>>>>>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not
>>>>>>>>> limited
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if
>>>>>>>>> nobody else
>>>>>>>>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if
>>>>>>>>> anybody else
>>>>>>>>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most
>>>>>>>>> indignant and
>>>>>>>>> put out.
>>>>>>>>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in
>>>>>>>>> wishing me
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and
>>>>>>>>> accepting
>>>>>>>>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>>>>>>>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>>>>>>>>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>>>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> A more graceless and self aggrandising acceptance speech I could
>>>>>>>> not
>>>>>>>> have possibly imagined. Quite appropriate for the position. A very
>>>>>>>> fine start.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I shall hand over the keys to the Bad Taste Cocktail Cabinet
>>>>>>>> (contents
>>>>>>>> several bottles of that amusing liqueur that tasted so good on
>>>>>>>> holiday
>>>>>>>> but has became undrinkable on the plane back to the UK) at midnight
>>>>>>>> between Christmas Eve and Day. I shall retain the BTN's staff and
>>>>>>>> regalia until the Award Ceremony is complete when I will also hand
>>>>>>>> thos over (if past performance is any guide you will need the
>>>>>>>> services
>>>>>>>> of a good Dry Cleaner).
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I shall then retreat to the country and keep bees. Or sheep. Or
>>>>>>>> mum.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> john
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Should there not be some kind of ceremony involving the incoming
>>>>>>> office-bearer being dragged kicking and screaming to the Chair?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Not a good idea.  That "Chair" looks more like a wobbly stool from
>>>>>> this angle.
>>>>>>
>>>>> Is it plugged in ?
>>>>>
>>>> BTN!
>>>>
>>>
>>> Absolutely.
>>>
>> Hurrah !   A late run on the inside (live) track....
>>
>>
>
> A shock tactic?

Certainly the current favourite.
(Unless the BTM makes a last minute Volt(e)-face.)

--
Sam Plusnet

On 06-Dec-23 13:27, Jane Vernon wrote:
> On 04/12/2023 19:05, Rosie Mitchell wrote:
>> Hellerat <Hellerat@mail.com> writes:
>>
>>> On 02/12/2023 22:23, BrritSki wrote:
>>>> On 02/12/2023 09:16, Vicky wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 1 Dec 2023 23:11:29 +0000, Rosie Mitchell
>>>>> <enitharmon@golgonooza.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 01/12/2023 09:58, John Ashby wrote:
>>>>>>> On the other hand I did wonder about foisting it on Rosie in an
>>>>>>> effort
>>>>>>> to encourage her to stay around.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sounds more like a ploy to get me to run away!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rosie
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Are you sure? I think you'd be very good.
>>>> LW
>>>>
>>> MTAAW.
>>
>> There is a tradition in many communities, including but not limited to
>> Ambridge, that a job needs doing and somebody says that if nobody else
>> wants to do it then they would make the sacrifice. And if anybody else
>> did indicate willingness to serve then they would be most indignant and
>> put out.
>>
>> It so happens that I have discerned the will of Umrats in wishing me to
>> serve as BTM and therefore I am bowing to the inevitable and accepting
>> the position. And let that be an end of it!
>>
>> Beware, though. I set a high standard of bad taste and will not be
>> sympathetic to Mere Vulgarity.
>>
>> Rosie
>
>
> Hurray!  You will be excellent in the post.

Some purple prose there. Splendid!

--
Sam Plusnet