Captain Oates 21 Posted February 7, 2005 This man is an impressive fighter. I can't see him giving in until he has no other choice. And there is no-one who can force him to do so. (Is there?) One could go on about the guilt that this may throw on to other elderly Catholics who would wish to give in more easily, but then that's always been the way of these things. Surely it would be kinder to everyone if he could retire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eejit 9 Posted February 7, 2005 Surely it would be kinder to everyone if he could retire. I only found out today that he can actually retire but it is very rare for any pope to do this. I'm sure anyone would prefer to be judged at the gates above as pope, and not just some bloke who used to be pope once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,099 Posted February 8, 2005 Looking at the news reports, I dont think JP2 will see the end of the week. Ah well, I don't suppose there are any smilies with egg on their faces? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Pestilence III 6 Posted February 9, 2005 Doesn't look good. I'd say the end is nigh... Ailing Pope to miss Lent service Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted February 9, 2005 Wonder if he had pancakes last night? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest henry the hitman Posted February 9, 2005 holy sh*t is that bastertman still alive ???? let'wish him all the bad things a devill in the disguise can get !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted February 10, 2005 holy sh*t is that bastertman still alive ???? let'wish him all the bad things a devill in the disguise can get !!! No entry for bastertman in any dictionary. Nothing in google either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 10, 2005 Nothing in google either. Coming soon, though. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted February 10, 2005 bastertman Surely this is an old Yorkshire word for the long-forgotten role of professional turkey cook? Thought to have derived from a shortening of sentences describing their role e.g. "Ey up, aa'm t'man oo bastes them turkeys" which in time became t'baster man which in some regions was then corrupted into Bastertman. Well that's my theory anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted February 10, 2005 Must remember to log in! Excellent, I choked over my PC when I read that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted February 10, 2005 bastertman Surely this is an old Yorkshire word for the long-forgotten role of professional turkey cook? Thought to have derived from a shortening of sentences describing their role e.g. "Ey up, aa'm t'man oo bastes them turkeys" which in time became t'baster man which in some regions was then corrupted into Bastertman. Well that's my theory anyway! Trouble with that theory is that it doesn't make any sense. I mean his Holiness isn't exactly renowned for his turkey-basting activities, is he now? Not even in the figurative sense. Particularly not in the figurative sense, in fact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluesDragon 0 Posted February 10, 2005 looks like he's on the mend BBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest henry the hitman Posted February 10, 2005 it doesnt matter that much, how you want to give a name to that would be replacement of LORDS above, called popie jopie here in holland. he is a shame anyway....and I'm glad to say that as a claire voyant I can see that my friend MAGERE HEIN WILL CUT THE SHITMAN INTO SMALL PIECES THIS VERY YEAR..!!! mark my words....your very own henry the hitman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markusdragon 0 Posted February 10, 2005 looks like he's on the mend BBC I dunno, I still recon this is his year to go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted February 10, 2005 He's Cured! Nice to see the Popemobile getting an airing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 10, 2005 He's Cured! Nice to see the Popemobile getting an airing. The Popemobile for 2006? regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore c dodger 0 Posted February 11, 2005 "and I'm glad to say that as a claire voyant I can see that my friend MAGERE HEIN WILL CUT THE SHITMAN INTO SMALL PIECES THIS VERY YEAR..!!! " That claire voyant lark.................can't see any future in it myself !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted February 11, 2005 All of you out there who were praying for him ... I hope you're happy now! What do we have to do to get a new Number One? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted February 11, 2005 He's Cured! Nice to see the Popemobile getting an airing. The new popemobile model should be delivered anyday now. Instead of it being white with a heightened roof, I understand this one has 6+ foot space at the back so he can lie down (oh, and I understand it's black). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the dental studio watford Posted February 11, 2005 Why wont this man die? i have £50 on him going before Sir john mills come popey go and see the big man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted February 11, 2005 Why wont this man die? i have £50 on him going before Sir john millscome popey go and see the big man Sir/Madam, I think you'll find gambling on someones death is illegal in this country. I have already informed the Home Office of your misdoings. ATJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted February 11, 2005 Dear Mr. Jackal Thank you for your complaint. We have put it with the Ken Channon files. Yours The Home Office DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest janush Posted February 12, 2005 he looked in even worse shape than before..................i recon he will meet his maker before summer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nirvana Posted February 14, 2005 Hmm....the pope is the replacer of Jesus on earth (if i'm right) maybe, he just needs to be cruisified Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
