Murray,
I think this thread is now legendary.
-Dave
PS, Obviously your talents sit in many areas.
On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Murray Hogg <muzhogg@netspace.net.au>wrote:
> Hi Dave,
>
> Yes, the rabbits are leaving, but to know why, you need to be privy (pun!)
> to the entire story. So here 'tis;
>
> It began when Murray had the good graces to retire to his shed of decency
> in a suitably dignified manner thusly;
>
> http://www.outhousegraffiti.com/outhouse_gotago.jpg
> But a TOTALLY disproportionate barrage of attacks ensued;
>
> http://www.trumanlibrary.org/photographs/85-7.jpg
> Leading to undermining of the structure;
>
>
> http://www.texasescapes.com/TexasGhostTowns/EskotaTexas/EskotaTxOutHouse0207BG2.jpg
> And eventual collapse;
>
>
> http://www.leegallery.com/images/morris/Wright%20Morris_Fallen%20Out%20House.jpg
> And, horror of horrors; catastrophe!;
>
> http://www.prospector-utah.com/outhouse.jpg
> Yet in that great, never say die, Aussie spirit, a replacement was soon
> despatched;
>
>
> http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IHTimW6FIZA/SmsYlZ31lvI/AAAAAAAAB7A/Y7ekujI7ccc/s400/coop1.JPG
> Brief modifications to evade further assaults were made;
>
> http://www.4tnz.com/files/images/portable-outhouse.t_250_0.jpg
> Alternate energy sources were trialled (yes, that's right, methane, do I
> have to...?);
>
>
> http://www.kbvp.com/sites/default/files/images/Indy%20Boys%20Jet%20Powered%20Outhouse.preview.jpg
> But such trials proved unsuccessful;
>
> http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/burning_outhouse.jpg
> Things were dire, so the military were called and an emergency airlift
> ensued;
>
> http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/114069537_70efafa6a6.jpg
>
> Defensive measures were taken;
>
> http://media.photobucket.com/image/outhouse/sgteli/outhouse.jpg
>
> Unfortunately, such measures have merely resulted in escalations, with the
> US Army now in training for a planned future assault (Warning: contains
> profanities);
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRJfYpD0WbY
> And THIS, you see, is why the rabbits left - would YOU want to life in a
> potential war zone?
>
> You can have my outhouse when you prise it from my cold dead fingers...
>
> Blessings,
> Murray.
>
>
> David Clounch wrote:
>
>> Murray ,
>>
>> When I saw that this morning I wanted to ask if a shed of dignity couldnt
>> handily be found in the county what would be the consequences? Dont answer
>> that! But now we know the real reason why all the rabbits fled Australia.
>>
>> Don,
>>
>> Yes, it was a typo, but a typo that was well placed because thanks to
>> Murray's response people all over the world have been spontaneously giggling
>> all day. Their wives have been asking "what the h*** is so funny?" Its
>> impossible to picture the shed of dignity and not laugh.
>> Thanks,
>> Dave
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM, Don Nield <d.nield@auckland.ac.nz<mailto:
>> d.nield@auckland.ac.nz>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Some brief observations. I think that David may have meant "shred of
>> dignity", but never mind, I see that Murray has a shed of superior
>> type -- the lid on the seat is hinged-- as befits his eminence --
>> for ex cathedra promulgations. (On less advanced models one has to
>> move the lid laterally by hand.)
>> Just as well this is my last message for the day!
>> Don
>>
>>
>> Murray Hogg wrote:
>>
>> I know, I know, too many posts for the day, but I simply can't
>> let mention of the The Lollipop Guild go without response.
>>
>> I can only presume you mean these guys;
>>
>>
>> http://www.prestigioushomesflatfeeservices.net/images/ompa%20lumpa%20menbbb.jpg
>>
>>
>> They, too, have a song which at one point runs thusly ...
>>
>> Oompa Loompas:
>> Oompa Loompa doompadee doo
>> I've got another puzzle for you
>> Oompa Loompa doompadah dee
>> If you are wise you'll listen to me
>>
>> What do you get from a glut of TV?
>> A pain in the neck and an IQ of three
>> Why don't you try simply reading a book?
>>
>> There's something in that for all of us, I think. :o
>>
>> I will only add that, quite apart from the fact that I have
>> prevailed too far upon the good graces of our moderators, I am
>> sick of all this heckling and am going to withdraw.
>>
>> Which should demonstrate to you that I do, indeed, have a "shed
>> of decency" (curious euphemism) - but if you still don't believe
>> me here's a picture;
>>
>>
>> http://studentblog.registrar.ualberta.ca/dylan/images/outhouse2.jpg
>>
>> Blessings,
>> Murray
>>
>> David Clounch wrote:
>>
>> Murray,
>>
>> I had been wondering lately if someone had been trying very
>> hard to the ASA into the Lollipop Guild. ;)~
>>
>> PS. I'm glad to see the humor. I have been thinking for
>> quite some time that ahem, ahem, certain people, ahem, are
>> basically just laughing at most members of the list -
>> baiting them and making a joke out of them. Can this be
>> the real reason Dennis L withdrew - not because he doesn't
>> want to talk to the asa list people, but because he doesn't
>> want to talk with anyone who is trying to make a fool of
>> him? There was once a rumor that anyone with a shed of
>> dignity would withdraw from such heckling as it is a waste
>> of time.
>> next up... Lollipop Guild members in guerrilla suits
>> quoting poetry and theology outside state science
>> standards meetings? tsk tsk Only in Kansas.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Murray Hogg
>> <muzhogg@netspace.net.au <mailto:muzhogg@netspace.net.au>
>> <mailto:muzhogg@netspace.net.au
>> <mailto:muzhogg@netspace.net.au>>> wrote:
>>
>> Don Nield wrote:
>>
>> If not in Kansas, are we in Oz (meaning Australia)?
>> Don
>>
>>
>> Of course!
>>
>> Where else but Australia would you get sophistication
>> like this...
>>
>>
>> http://strawberryfieldsforever.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/munchkins2.jpg
>>
>>
>> Not to mention the grandeur of the outback scenery;
>>
>> http://www.fox4kc.com/media/photo/2009-08/48788077.jpg
>>
>>
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