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I didn't know Bob, but I knew his brother Sy.

I'm currently the only entry in the Nederlands Dead Pool. You Europeans really don't want a crass American like me to win this do you?

Although they are usually quite familiar with the work of Monty Python. I thought that clip was great by the way. Wouldn't it have been even better if it had been sung in Dutch? Speaking of the Dutch, Vaagy tells me no one but me has entered his Nederlands Dead Pool. How about giving me a little competition? I know Vaagy would like it.

Happy Birthday CarolAnn!

CP, thanks again for your well organized and thought out list. I have been holding off on my DDP team waiting for this. You have helped me in the past and I hope to benefit again from your scholarship in 2010 (wait a minute, did I just agree with BC?). Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

They were there the day before too, but perhaps you were part of the USA group practising arriving really late for World War III. Around the time of practising testing WMD on civilian targets and allocating reparations. This was the most popular option amongst the US groups. The practising starting your own war against teeny weeny countries and not doing so well, had a certain 'retro' feel that appealed to some, and would provide great material for some historically accurate films. The least popular choice however was the, practising having your hands in the air, pointing up to the sky at low flying aircraft. Rehearsing indignation and surprise in front of TV cameras, that what you do in a foreign land can actually have consequences in the USA, is particularly important. Getting off topic for a moment, whilst there will be some giving thanks that JH's tour is cancelled others may not. For those here is the man himself pretending to be a war hero. My, my, Dave. It seems that my little jest really struck a nerve. I always wonder about such reactions. Is it because you think I might be serious? Or could it be because you suspect it's true? I've never pretended that the US is always correct in its foreign policy. But let's take a look at your swipes at us. Arriving late for WW II? So sorry that a lot of Americans had a strong desire not to get dragged into another of your periodic wars. Practicing against teeny weenie countries and not doing so well? Like you folks in Algeria or before our ill advised venture into Viet Nam? The last one is my favorite. I suppose all those civilians on 9/11 really deserved what they got, eh? I know some of our activities in the struggle against Islamo-Fascism were not what I support (like Iraq, e.g.) but when France has been so overrun by fundamentalist Halibuts that you have to grow a beard and your wife has to wear a burkha, we'll be sure to stay home. Right back at you big guy. Of course you could believe, that I believe, that you really saw the French practising for world war 3, in which case I apologise and I offer you a non-negotiable, twenty shekels for a beard, for my wife. Although, perhaps you believe you have the monopoly on making little jests, being free, being thankful etc etc etc. Ah Dave, did I misinterpret your reaction? If so, I offer my apology too. Let all have a big international cyberhug. I will offer a little guidance for the future just in case the Islamo-Fascists ever get a hold of you (not that I'm wishing for that of course). The beard is for you, the burkha is for her. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, safe and prosperous New Year!

It took me quite a while to figure this out Youth. x=asparagus.

They were there the day before too, but perhaps you were part of the USA group practising arriving really late for World War III. Around the time of practising testing WMD on civilian targets and allocating reparations. This was the most popular option amongst the US groups. The practising starting your own war against teeny weeny countries and not doing so well, had a certain 'retro' feel that appealed to some, and would provide great material for some historically accurate films. The least popular choice however was the, practising having your hands in the air, pointing up to the sky at low flying aircraft. Rehearsing indignation and surprise in front of TV cameras, that what you do in a foreign land can actually have consequences in the USA, is particularly important. Getting off topic for a moment, whilst there will be some giving thanks that JH's tour is cancelled others may not. For those here is the man himself pretending to be a war hero. My, my, Dave. It seems that my little jest really struck a nerve. I always wonder about such reactions. Is it because you think I might be serious? Or could it be because you suspect it's true? I've never pretended that the US is always correct in its foreign policy. But let's take a look at your swipes at us. Arriving late for WW II? So sorry that a lot of Americans had a strong desire not to get dragged into another of your periodic wars. Practicing against teeny weenie countries and not doing so well? Like you folks in Algeria or before our ill advised venture into Viet Nam? The last one is my favorite. I suppose all those civilians on 9/11 really deserved what they got, eh? I know some of our activities in the struggle against Islamo-Fascism were not what I support (like Iraq, e.g.) but when France has been so overrun by fundamentalist Halibuts that you have to grow a beard and your wife has to wear a burkha, we'll be sure to stay home.

Thanks, mpfc, I hadn't heard it in quite a while.

Which brings to mind one of my favorite Wild Man Fischer songs; "Miss Jennifer Jones is Lying Dead On My Porch (Doo doo doo doo)".

...or like saying: "16-years-old French non-smoking virgin". ...or like saying: "French war hero". ...or like saying: "tough and masculine French guy". O, this is the 'racism, chauvinism and unfounded prejudices'-thread, isn't it? I don't think that saying that French beer stinks is a unfounded prejudice. It's a fact. But lets bash some frogs since you mentioned it. Victory...we don't even have a word for that. I have a french rifle to sell you...never been fired...only dropped twice. Yesterday I saw a group of men walking around with their hands in the air. Turned out it was the French practicing for World War III.....

Why thank you Lord Fellatio. Not dead ......... alas. But where I've been there were times, over the last 18 moths, when I envied the dead! Needless to say a minor misunderstanding involving my presence in a celebrity's back garden has led to me lacking the degree of liberty that I would normally crave. All sorted now ................. Pooka!!! Glad you are back! Glad its all sorted out, you really must stop all that, its no good for you! I hope the 18 moths didnt cause you too much anguish. Onwards and upwards! Why would 18 moths cause anyone anguish? They're not dangerous animals, no claws or sharp teeth. Unless, of course, they ate some of your clothes....

Happy Birthdays to Boudicca, VBS, Annubis and Moosey.

I'm actually against this bonus... I feel that the game should be determined more on skill of choice than random events (accidents and overdoses excepted)... after all, a person who picks several troubled young actors who overdosed shouldn't be ranked lower than someone who picks a bunch of cancer-ridden oldsters who happen to die at the "right" time. Of course I'm being a bit hypocritical given the CPDP rules, but overall I feel that the more random events you have, the more likely someone is going to get edged out for no other reason than they died on an arbitrary date. I agree with CP. There are already a few interesting "gimmicks" in the pool and they are kind of fun. If too many are put in it will make the game more of a crap shoot than a game of skill.

Really?

Oscar or Ocarina.

Ooh! That'll shake things up on the DDP if she gets an obit. It could be a nervous wait for Master Mind. What do you mean "if"? I thought that rugby was a popular sport in Old Blighty. Wouldn't ARod get an obit in the USA?

FYI. http://www.scrumqueens.com/news/168-tribut...for-uttley.html

March 15, 8 pounds even.

Ock- Let me add my thanks to you for your excellent work in running the DDP. I also wish you and your wife a happy and healthy little octopus. Thanks also to Blackie for taking up the reins.

Happy birthday Blackie!

Fine footage Geronimo, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks.

I'm sure that there are Americans who are not thankful for anything, just like in any other place. Of course, the turkey has nothing to do with it. I, however have a lot to be thankful for.

Turkey is wonderful, BS, if you know how to cook it. The Wampanoags also brought venison, another favorite of mine.

On Thanksgiving Day in the US, I am once again thankful for a healthy family that will gather together for a wonderful meal, for work that will sustain us and for freedom. I wish all my deathlist friends health, happiness and love.