The Case of The Golden Coprolite - Page 6

DixieGal · 12-07-2008, 04:24 PM

BTW, can you say overdoing it too soon after surgery? We went to the Montgomery gem and mineral show yesterday - 2 hrs drive, 6 hrs looking at rocks, and 2 hrs back - but Tim drove so it was OK.

Anyhow, I saw lots of gorgeous coprolites. They were sliced sort of thin, about 1/2 inch, then highly polished. If they had been smaller, would have made a pretty pendant. Imagine the conversation:

"What a lovely pendant? Is that tiger eye?"

"No, nothing to do with tigers, but it did come out of an animal."

And now back to the story.

vivaldirules · 12-07-2008, 04:56 PM

I've been inspecting soon-to-be coprolites for years. I don't think I've ever come across one that was gorgeous. But, if you care to know, many of them have had the most interesting aroma. I'd be most happy to elaborate but somehow I don't think this is the right crowd.

DixieGal · 12-07-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I've been inspecting soon-to-be coprolites for years. I don't think I've ever come across one that was gorgeous. But, if you care to know, many of them have had the most interesting aroma. I'd be most happy to elaborate but somehow I don't think this is the right crowd.

Some's got nuts, some's just creamy? Oh wait, that's a Whitman's Sampler.

Greg Anos · 12-07-2008, 08:14 PM

Sorry gang, but I have a life that sometimes needs to be taken care of. It takes me around 3-4 hours for each batch, and today I have - planted 60 boysenberry plant, move 19 big pots into the sun, cooked 2 meals, Rearranged video equipment, chopped up cardboard boxes for recycling, and ate my first home-grown orange of the year. (Yummy!) And watch the Cowboys lose. Have a heart. I will start working on the next batch bright and early tommorrow morning. (Assuming no disasters occur overnight.) And yes I need to get this going. I've already come up with 6 different endings. (Decisions, decisions...)

zelda_pinwheel · 12-07-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Sorry gang, but I have a life that sometimes needs to be taken care of. It takes me around 3-4 hours for each batch, and today I have - planted 60 boysenberry plant, move 19 big pots into the sun, cooked 2 meals, Rearranged video equipment, chopped up cardboard boxes for recycling, and ate my first home-grown orange of the year. (Yummy!) And watch the Cowboys lose. Have a heart. I will start working on the next batch bright and early tommorrow morning. (Assuming no disasters occur overnight.) And yes I need to get this going. I've already come up with 6 different endings. (Decisions, decisions...)

i say write em all and let us decide which is our favorite !!!

(oh, and what's this i hear about a life ?? how did you manage to fit one of those in ???)

Greg Anos · 12-07-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

i say write em all and let us decide which is our favorite !!!

(oh, and what's this i hear about a life ?? how did you manage to fit one of those in ???)

Of course I have a life! It was formally issued to me by Star Fleet Command.
(Or was it the Galactic Patrol? I've got the letter around here somewhere...)

Sorry about not fitting Hugo and Lefty into the mix. There's a limit to what weirdness I can fit into the mix and stay true to a proper Noir story....

As far as endings go, you just can't tack on an ending. You have to start dropping clues along the way. I'm dropping the second clue tomorrow....

Greg Anos · 12-07-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

BTW, can you say overdoing it too soon after surgery? We went to the Montgomery gem and mineral show yesterday - 2 hrs drive, 6 hrs looking at rocks, and 2 hrs back - but Tim drove so it was OK.

Anyhow, I saw lots of gorgeous coprolites. They were sliced sort of thin, about 1/2 inch, then highly polished. If they had been smaller, would have made a pretty pendant. Imagine the conversation:

"What a lovely pendant? Is that tiger eye?"

"No, nothing to do with tigers, but it did come out of an animal."

And now back to the story.

How is your eye coming along?

zelda_pinwheel · 12-07-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Of course I have a life! It was formally issued to me by Star Fleet Command.
(Or was it the Galactic Patrol? I've got the letter around here somewhere...)

Sorry about not fitting Hugo and Lefty into the mix. There's a limit to what weirdness I can fit into the mix and stay true to a proper Noir story....

As far as endings go, you just can't tack on an ending. You have to start dropping clues along the way. I'm dropping the second clue tomorrow....

WHAT ??? no hugo and lefty ??? not even a cameo ????? oh, you disappoint me. i feel sure that they would look brilliant in a fedora. so you're saying a talking dog is no trouble, but you draw the line at a pair of smart socks ? pff. amateur.

(i still love the story though, don't get me wrong !!

)

Greg Anos · 12-07-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

WHAT ??? no hugo and lefty ??? not even a cameo ????? oh, you disappoint me. i feel sure that they would look brilliant in a fedora. so you're saying a talking dog is no trouble, but you draw the line at a pair of smart socks ? pff. amateur.

(i still love the story though, don't get me wrong !!

)

Five posts and I already have critics! Steve ---- Help!

zelda_pinwheel · 12-07-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Five posts and I already have critics! Steve ---- Help!

well, if all your critics tell you they love the story, i think you don't have much to worry about.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 12-07-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

WHAT ??? no hugo and lefty ??? not even a cameo ????? oh, you disappoint me. i feel sure that they would look brilliant in a fedora.

Would that be the pair of them sharing the fedora, or are they smart enough to have one each?

zelda_pinwheel · 12-07-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Would that be the pair of them sharing the fedora, or are they smart enough to have one each?

well, that's debatable... but i suspect hugo would manage it though. lefty... not so sure. but even just sharing one fedora between them i'm sure they'd be ultra stylie.

montsnmags · 12-07-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

...
I've already come up with 6 different endings. (Decisions, decisions...)

Do a "Choose your own adventure" story!

(I kid, I kid)

Cheers,
Marc

vivaldirules · 12-08-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

....so you're saying a talking dog is no trouble....

When am I ever trouble?
:doggiewinkingwhichisreallyhardtodosoyoushouldbeim pressed:

Steven Lyle Jordan · 12-08-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Five posts and I already have critics! Steve ---- Help!

Just keep your head down, one eye peeled for flying daggers, and for God's sake, don't drink the Kool-Aid! You'll be fine.

I can't vouch for what will be left of the story. But finish it anyway, it's worth the bruises.

12-07-2008, 08:14 PM	#79
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,256 Karma: 35000000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	TOMMORROW!!! Sorry gang, but I have a life that sometimes needs to be taken care of. It takes me around 3-4 hours for each batch, and today I have - planted 60 boysenberry plant, move 19 big pots into the sun, cooked 2 meals, Rearranged video equipment, chopped up cardboard boxes for recycling, and ate my first home-grown orange of the year. (Yummy!) And watch the Cowboys lose. Have a heart. I will start working on the next batch bright and early tommorrow morning. (Assuming no disasters occur overnight.) And yes I need to get this going. I've already come up with 6 different endings. (Decisions, decisions...)

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DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	BTW, can you say overdoing it too soon after surgery? We went to the Montgomery gem and mineral show yesterday - 2 hrs drive, 6 hrs looking at rocks, and 2 hrs back - but Tim drove so it was OK. Anyhow, I saw lots of gorgeous coprolites. They were sliced sort of thin, about 1/2 inch, then highly polished. If they had been smaller, would have made a pretty pendant. Imagine the conversation: "What a lovely pendant? Is that tiger eye?" "No, nothing to do with tigers, but it did come out of an animal." And now back to the story.

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vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	I've been inspecting soon-to-be coprolites for years. I don't think I've ever come across one that was gorgeous. But, if you care to know, many of them have had the most interesting aroma. I'd be most happy to elaborate but somehow I don't think this is the right crowd.

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