It's been a long, hard evening. It is now late and I haven't awarded any points. The I Spyers are waiting patiently for their much sought after points and none have been forthcoming. My battle with BC has exhausted me. Helven realises what a demanding responsibility this is and shows compassion and Jo talks of war and Lizzytysh talks of stripping.
In order for Lizzytysh to sleep soundly tonight I can announce that all points gained so far are safeguarded. There is to be no careless talk of points being deducted.
I need to decide on Jo's points first. I need to be generous to a fault yet remain impartial. I think I can manage that, but not tonight Josephine.
'What's that, BC?'... 'Yes, I'm getting it sorted!!!!'
moan moan moan
Pete
I Spy
~ ~ ~ ~ okay, catch my breath.....OK, Jo, how's about you and I stay out in the ante-way, and let Helven go in and confer with Pete and BC. She seems to have a way......
Helven ~ Might you be interested in the role of Mistress
?Pete ~ Thank you for your reassurances. I guess the 24-hour period has safely passed, then. I can truly sleep better now. First, however, I need to go and read Arno's
Poem .Goodnite and sleep well, Mistreusse
.
On my way back from work this lunch time I called in at the supermarket and bought a bag of what they humorously term 'fresh' mixed salad. As anyone who is familiar with this product will know, it is not safe to just tip it into the salad bowl and serve, as some of the leaves survive the packaging process better than others. So I picked it over very carefully before putting it on the table, and "I myself decided what was rotten and what was fresh". (I put it in quotes, Pete, so that you wouldn't miss it ) I know it's not strictly an I-Spy, but I think it should be worth some points. Did you decide about my hearing the boats go by yet, or is that going to involve another meeting with BC once he has simmered down
) I know it's not strictly an I-Spy, but I think it should be worth some points. Did you decide about my hearing the boats go by yet, or is that going to involve another meeting with BC once he has simmered down Linda
1972: Leeds, 2008: Manchester, Lyon, London O2, 2009: Wet Weybridge, 2012: Hop Farm/Wembley Arena
1972: Leeds, 2008: Manchester, Lyon, London O2, 2009: Wet Weybridge, 2012: Hop Farm/Wembley Arena
Helven ~ Might you be interested in the role of Mistress
Oh, no, no, dear Mistress, I’m not 
! I’m too irresponsible for such an important role! If only vice-Mistress 
… although, it’s also too much for me 
… Actually, it was just for the love of art that I… hmm… yeah…But if the Reichenbach waterfall of my kisses could help Jo to get her points, I’m always ready – of course, I’m ready! (To present those kisses to BC, I mean.)
[I’ve finally found out the right spelling of “Reichenbach”]
I've finally found myself! But that turned out to be a completely different person.
/contemporary saying/
/contemporary saying/
Linmag
50 points for the canal boats. It would have been only 30 points but BC was so impressed with your nostalgic memories that he upped it to 50. I suggested 48 but he won the day. I have to keep on his good side at the moment.
The rotten and the fresh was inspirational...90 points!
Lizzytysh
Sues'anne.. you offered yourself 100 points. Just pushing the boundaries there. It has to be 91 points. ..ah OK then we'll make it 92.
Land of plenty? I'm not sure what we have plenty of over here but 30 points are yours.
...and no one has challenged you within the 24 hours so the other points are yours
Helven
I think we have the 1000 kisses sorted but I can't give you points as they haven't been seen. They can only be seen if they are delivered. I'll have another word with BC but, as you know, I'm treading carefully.
Dancing to the end of love is only 5 points. Everyone, in their own way, is dancing to the end of love. It used to be 690 points but everyone is doing it now...sorry!
As for tightening your gun instead of the gut!!!!!!.. do ladies have guts??
I can give only 10 points.
Wendy
BC was over the moon with the futures..and 2 of them at that!!
He is still chuckling as I type.
Kitchenette and traffic jam..all on the same day!!! but what about the banjo that needs tuning??? 60 points for this I Spy. A banjo would have made it 300 points....never mind.
Jo!!!
What can I say??? You have been so patient waiting for your points I am humbled in your presence.
BC and I have meditated on this night and day and whilst we can't match the 250 points which were awarded to Lizzytysh we can offer 240. We trust that this is in order .
And as for the wars and the poors and the riches. Again, BC and I never cease to be amazed by the creativity of you all and how Jo, in this instance, has widened her vision... 70 points
Have we missed anything?? Are you all adding up your points or is adding up not one of your specialities??
Must rush...I have to make BC some tea.
Pete
50 points for the canal boats. It would have been only 30 points but BC was so impressed with your nostalgic memories that he upped it to 50. I suggested 48 but he won the day. I have to keep on his good side at the moment.
The rotten and the fresh was inspirational...90 points!
Lizzytysh
Sues'anne.. you offered yourself 100 points. Just pushing the boundaries there. It has to be 91 points. ..ah OK then we'll make it 92.
Land of plenty? I'm not sure what we have plenty of over here but 30 points are yours.
...and no one has challenged you within the 24 hours so the other points are yours
Helven
I think we have the 1000 kisses sorted but I can't give you points as they haven't been seen. They can only be seen if they are delivered. I'll have another word with BC but, as you know, I'm treading carefully.
Dancing to the end of love is only 5 points. Everyone, in their own way, is dancing to the end of love. It used to be 690 points but everyone is doing it now...sorry!
As for tightening your gun instead of the gut!!!!!!.. do ladies have guts??
I can give only 10 points.
Wendy
BC was over the moon with the futures..and 2 of them at that!!
He is still chuckling as I type.
Kitchenette and traffic jam..all on the same day!!! but what about the banjo that needs tuning??? 60 points for this I Spy. A banjo would have made it 300 points....never mind.
Jo!!!
What can I say??? You have been so patient waiting for your points I am humbled in your presence.
BC and I have meditated on this night and day and whilst we can't match the 250 points which were awarded to Lizzytysh we can offer 240. We trust that this is in order .
And as for the wars and the poors and the riches. Again, BC and I never cease to be amazed by the creativity of you all and how Jo, in this instance, has widened her vision... 70 points
Have we missed anything?? Are you all adding up your points or is adding up not one of your specialities??
Must rush...I have to make BC some tea.
Pete
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Pete, if Lizzy weren't my friend and if I didn't have this intuition that I need to tread carefully around you right now I'd argue that rather than get 10 points less than Lizzy I should indeed have more points as my little screen was seen first and as I was unjustly bypassed. But hey - let's not sweat the petty stuff (and let's certainly not pet the sweaty stuff) - but I know bias when I see it.
I see the mist leaving no scar.....
I see the mist leaving no scar.....
"... to make a pale imitation of reality with twenty-six juggled letters"
"... all words are lies because they can only represent one of many levels of being"
Sober noises of morning in a marginal land.
"... all words are lies because they can only represent one of many levels of being"
Sober noises of morning in a marginal land.
A banjo a banjo My kingdom for a banjo! I missed out on 300 points for want of a banjo, I was so embarrassed and distraught on reading Pete's assessment I cried out "Father please change my name the one I'm using now is covered up in filth and cowardice and shame". Anyway Pete I was glad to hear that I sent BC over the moon it makes a change from sending people up the wall, I hope you aren't still in the dog house with him but I'm sure you will keep your job and be able to tell him "I'm your man".
Well no new I spies to report unless you count this one, I saw a wise man ( Gandalph)
Lizzy I am glad I amused you, your kind comments if sometimes go unacknowledged
are very much appreciated.
Linmag beware the odd caterpillar in those salad packs!!
Keep up the good work Pete
Suzanne ( see above) AKA Wendy AKA Altinkum
Well no new I spies to report unless you count this one, I saw a wise man ( Gandalph)
Lizzy I am glad I amused you, your kind comments if sometimes go unacknowledged
are very much appreciated.Linmag beware the odd caterpillar in those salad packs!!
Keep up the good work Pete
Suzanne ( see above) AKA Wendy AKA Altinkum
Ah now I think I can help with the banjo. There is one in our attic, which needs tuning. It really needs a new home where someone knows how to play it
While on my way to a physiotherapy appointment at my local hospital this week I passed a man leaning on 2 wooden crutches! As one leg was in plaster he obviously had a broken limb
I'm sure he was somebody's lover, but not mine I swear I never saw him before! He asked for directions to the orthopaedic department. Does this count as "begging"?
I think I can help with the banjo. There is one in our attic, which needs tuning. It really needs a new home where someone knows how to play it While on my way to a physiotherapy appointment at my local hospital this week I passed a man leaning on 2 wooden crutches! As one leg was in plaster he obviously had a broken limb
I'm sure he was somebody's lover, but not mine I swear I never saw him before! He asked for directions to the orthopaedic department. Does this count as "begging"? Do ladies have guts? Hmm, it’s an interesting question! Perhaps we have them, perhaps not … We’re so secretive! But even having them I have no belt to tighten them so, anyway, I’ll get no additional points for the gut 
. But – c’est la vie !
… We’re so secretive! But even having them I have no belt to tighten them so, anyway, I’ll get no additional points for the gut . But – c’est la vie !I've finally found myself! But that turned out to be a completely different person.
/contemporary saying/
/contemporary saying/
Jo ~
Any bias on my behalf might simply be a function of the fondness of Pete's memories, generated by the hopeless little screen of my scenario, as opposed to those that come from recalling a computer screen. Those were the days, those were the times, my friend . I think I just struck a nerve. Unfortunately, I don't think being first [even of the neglected variety] will carry much weight, as repeated sightings and citings are allowed, in the interest of everyone having a fair chance. I think 240 is an excellent outcome !
Helven ~
Tightening up your gut can be accomplished, via a huge suck-in of breath and muscle. Of course, to claim your points, you'll also have to admit to having one. The downside.
Any bias on my behalf might simply be a function of the fondness of Pete's memories, generated by the hopeless little screen of my scenario, as opposed to those that come from recalling a computer screen. Those were the days, those were the times, my friend
. I think I just struck a nerve. Unfortunately, I don't think being first [even of the neglected variety] will carry much weight, as repeated sightings and citings are allowed, in the interest of everyone having a fair chance. I think 240 is an excellent outcome !Helven ~
Tightening up your gut can be accomplished, via a huge suck-in of breath and muscle. Of course, to claim your points, you'll also have to admit to having one. The downside.
Jo
You saw a mist leaving no scar?? I believe you did. I truly believe.
For that alone I award 30 points.
BC is happier now that I have gone some way to 'sort it'. He has officially reprimanded me on my error and a written complaint has been filed with an accompanying memo to VBC.
I can't afford anymore slip ups as that would take me before the council..the very same council that I have threatened on some I Spyers.
For someone of my position to go before the council would be unheard of in all the history of I spying.
Jo it must be hot where you are!
Altinkum
You have changed your name so often and for that you may have 5 points for each name...15 points in total I believe if I read right...and dont invent more names just for points.
Margaret
Do I detect another instance of trying to glean points for another or are you after the points yourself...an untuned banjo by itself is 180 points but worth 300 to Wendy!! what does your heart tell you to do???
Give it or keep it??..a true test of an I Spyer?
and then the beggar!!! there is a wooden crutch.. a broken limb.. don't know about the lover..... we seem to be combining two I spys here.
but he wasn't begging for directions..he did not plead 'do not pass me by for I am in plaster and you can see the broken limb within that is plastered totally, please don't pass me by'... Now, he didnt say that did he!
so it has to be 110 points which is generous in itself.
Helven
I asked BC about your guts... he just smiled at me.
Lizzytysh
Thanks for helping Helven with her guts. I'm sure there are guts and guts. There must be some pretty guts around.
I wonder if Helven has the guts to admit to having guts? WOW.. such humour I never thought I had. BC will be hysterical.
Pete
You saw a mist leaving no scar?? I believe you did. I truly believe.
For that alone I award 30 points.
BC is happier now that I have gone some way to 'sort it'. He has officially reprimanded me on my error and a written complaint has been filed with an accompanying memo to VBC.
I can't afford anymore slip ups as that would take me before the council..the very same council that I have threatened on some I Spyers.
For someone of my position to go before the council would be unheard of in all the history of I spying.
Jo it must be hot where you are!
Altinkum
You have changed your name so often and for that you may have 5 points for each name...15 points in total I believe if I read right...and dont invent more names just for points.
Margaret
Do I detect another instance of trying to glean points for another or are you after the points yourself...an untuned banjo by itself is 180 points but worth 300 to Wendy!! what does your heart tell you to do???
Give it or keep it??..a true test of an I Spyer?
and then the beggar!!! there is a wooden crutch.. a broken limb.. don't know about the lover..... we seem to be combining two I spys here.
but he wasn't begging for directions..he did not plead 'do not pass me by for I am in plaster and you can see the broken limb within that is plastered totally, please don't pass me by'... Now, he didnt say that did he!
so it has to be 110 points which is generous in itself.
Helven
I asked BC about your guts... he just smiled at me.
Lizzytysh
Thanks for helping Helven with her guts. I'm sure there are guts and guts. There must be some pretty guts around.
I wonder if Helven has the guts to admit to having guts? WOW.. such humour I never thought I had. BC will be hysterical.
Pete