From: mwasson@nyx.cs.du.edu (mike wasson)
Subject: mele kalikimaka
Summary: farewell to arms, droll troll, newcomer, & more...
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Date: Fri, 18 Dec 92 22:29:04 GMT

Gecko-boy orders a black + tan and sits back in his chair, sipping the
foamy head with a contented smile. He looks much better rested since
his recent brush with final exams. As usual, Callahan's is abuzz with 
activity.

Imbu-Sebek is helping the Dalek with his new arm:
>"Plus, anything that can give us an arm-istice for this udder-ly 
>dis-arming punwar is something I'd give an arm and a leg for.  The puns
>just stimulate the limb-ic system of the punster while tentaclizing
>the listeners."

Gecko-boy winces. "Ouch! This place is waldo-wall with folks palming
off the most godawful puns ... an unfortunate tendoncy, isn't it?
BTW, Dalek (can I call you Dalek? Mr. Dalek?), welcome to Callahans."

>The Troll strolls out from under the table, with a massive beard (mostly
>grey at this time) a satisfied grin, and VERY tired looking eyes.
[story about the Troll's travel trevails -- punctuated by fits of
giggling and sputtering from the Gecko -- deleted]

"Hooo .... gasp ... " Gecko-boy wipes his eyes. "I'm sorry your .... 
(hee hee) trip went so badly, Troll (ha ha ... hoo, hee)" 

Right then Danger Mouse has the nerve to say, rather nonchalantly,
>"This thought came to me the other day: graffiti is the plural of
>graffito, and data is the plural of datum, so...
>
>"Is a spaghetto an example of a pastum?"

Which sends the poor lizard into another helpless fit of giggling. 
Finally he manages to catch his breath.
"Oh, man.  Wow.  I think I knocked over my beer..."

Amanda says:
> "My sympathies about the troubles 
>with your system.  I know how you feel as our system is just attempting 
>to get back on its feet after some minor cosmetic surgery."  A quick 

"Dontcha hate that? The UH news server is down as I speak.
Fortunately, I have an alternate account now. Hopefully certain
threads will be less cryptic."

>"One of my friends with no comprehension for personal danger keeps 
>running the names 'Ekho" and what he calls a 'Gekho lizard' together."  

"Some people just like to live dangerous, I guess. :-)"

And to round out a very pleasant afternoon at the Place:

>The bar door opens. It is a perfectly nice (if a bit nippy)
>december afternoon.  A 5'7'' human enters the bar.  No pointy ears,
>no cyberware. He is wearing blue jeans, a escher t-shirt, and a brown
>duster.  The only unusual aspect of his dress is two pins on the left
>lapel of his jacket. One is an American flag. The other is a AADA
>emblem.  He walks up to the bar and says: "Howdy, my name is Chris.
>Do you serve Diet, Caffeine free Coca Cola?"

Gecko-boy offers his hand in welcome. (Well, not literally ... he's
not the Dalek or anything. :-))
"Chris, welcome to Callahans. Hmmm .... AADA .... autodueler?"

"And of *course* you can get a diet, caffeine free coke ... all drugs 
are strictly optional here. In fact, let me be the first to buy you a
drink."

--
Mike Wasson (Gecko-boy)          |   U Hawai'i/Fat Messiah Games
mwasson@uhunix.uhcc.hawaii.edu   |   #include <std_disclaimer.h>           
mwasson@nyx.cs.du.edu            |   "What th--? Web in my eye?!?"