Red Redux - The Case Of The Desert Pirates - Page 3

Greg Anos · 03-05-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

And Geoff is, I think, talking about one half of the Glasgow Old Firm

No offense intended to our cousins across the pond...You can't blame the main character for following his local team, whatever the sport...

Patricia · 03-05-2009, 07:39 PM

This is so exciting...

GeoffC · 03-06-2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

This is so exciting...

yep - between episodes there's green paint drying in the corner ....

Greg Anos · 03-06-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

yep - between episodes there's green paint drying in the corner ....

????

desertgrandma · 03-06-2009, 09:53 AM

Well, you found my house with no problems, so apparently I didn't give you directions............

pshrynk · 03-06-2009, 10:04 AM

I think that was Mindy's job.

montsnmags · 03-06-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

I think that was Mindy's job.

That's why you DON'T FRAK WITH THE FAIRY - because Mindy KNOWS WHERE YOU LIVE.

Cheers,
Marc

Greg Anos · 03-07-2009, 09:53 AM

I got the the Rangers game in the middle of the second inning. I picked a spot down the 1st base line with plenty of elbow room, and watched the game. The pitching was up to the usual Ranger standard, but their bats were hittin', so I was having a good time. That's the nice thing about watchin' the Rangers during spring training, you can enjoy the game before the losses start countin'.
At the end of the third, a voice behind me drawled, "Howdy, Red."
"Howdy, Bubba. Guess you're wonderin' why I dragged you to a Rangers game."
"It beats havin' to help the White House craft legislation."
"You used to work with the Prez back when he was in the state legislature, right."
"Yup. Anyways, back to the rat killin's."
"Bubba, I'm workin' a kidnapping case right now. It involves the Men In Black around here. I need an entre' to talk to the local head, but I don't want to spook 'em, 'cause they might do something rash, and that wouldn't be nice."
"Hmmm. Red, you seem to think I know everybody."
"You do. That's why you're behind me in a disguise, to avoid all you friends."
"Actually, I just don't want to be seen at a Rangers game. People might get ideas. How are you gonna keep them from zapping you?"
"I'm wearin' the blocker contacts that ole Ralph invented 10 years ago."
"Pity about Ralph going bad."
I took a swig of beer and stared moodily at the field. "I didn't have a lot of choice about the deal. He used to be a good pooch."
"Easy, Red. You did what you had to do, not 'cause you liked it. I'd have to have done the same thing if I'd been there."
"Maybe. But it still doesn't make it go down any easier."
"Back to the kidnapping. What happened?"
I filled him on the situation. "So you see, All I want is to get DesertGrandpa freed up and back home. He doesn't have anything the MIB needs. If I can chat with the head honco, I figger I can convince him to let DesertGrandpa go."
"Well, Red, I have good news and bad news."
"Gimme the good news. I get enough bad news every day."
"The good new is that I know the local head of the MIB here. Now you know they get fussy about having guests show up at their secret headquarters, but the head uses the local science-fiction convention as a listening post. So he's in charge of the convention setup over at the hotel. I recommend you brace him there."
He tapped me on the shoulder and passed me a slip of paper. "Here's his cover name for the convention."
"Thanks Bubba. What's the bad news?"
"He's L, and he still limps. I don't think he's going to be real happy to see you."
A short pause, "Here's another piece of bad news. Look down. There's a dog peeing on your shoe."
I did. The dog stopped peeing and grinned at me.
"I've been wanting to do that for a long time."
"The price just went up, VR, whatever you're asking me for."
"Who's the guy behind you?"
"That's Bubba. 'Bout time y'all met. Bubba, this is VivaldiRules, ambassador at large for the Kindom of Pinwheel. He went through the same shop Ralph did. VR, this is Bubba. He know just about everybody of importance in the world."
VR hopped up the two levels of seat and stuck out a paw, which Bubba shook.
VR asked, "where did you run into Red?"
"About 10 years ago, when he was working a counterfeiting case."
I turned to VR. "Now that you've relieved your feeling on my shoe, what brought you here in the first place? I'm sure you're not here for the floor show." I waved my arm at the field.
"Her Majesty has need of you services again."
"I don't know how much you listened to before relaxin', but I'm occupied at the moment."
"More important than good relations with Pinwheel?"
"If you were worried about good relations, you would've kept you sphincter tight. I'm working a kidnapping case."
"Bubba, no offense, but I'd better take this doggie for a walk. Thanks for the intro, you'll get a check in the mail."
"Sure Red, I understand client confidentiality. Come on by this summer, and we'll go fishing."
"I'll do that. Come on VR." And I headed down, out of the stands.

zelda_pinwheel · 03-07-2009, 09:57 AM

dogs, i tell ya, you just can't take them anywhere.

pshrynk · 03-07-2009, 09:57 AM

VR is back! YAY!

zelda_pinwheel · 03-07-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

VR is back! YAY!

you missed him too then ?

pshrynk · 03-07-2009, 10:07 AM

It's not a proper llounge inspired writealong without the talking dog!

zelda_pinwheel · 03-07-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

It's not a proper llounge inspired writealong without the talking dog!

can't argue with that !

Greg Anos · 03-07-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

can't argue with that !

Wait til you see why VR's there.

By the By. My roses have arrived and I must be in San Antonio Tue, Wed, and Thur. Red posts will be somewhat slow for the next week. Unlike what I promised myself, you're getting them as I write them. There's no posts already written...

zelda_pinwheel · 03-07-2009, 11:25 AM

you just can't resist us !

well i'll try to be patient.

it will be difficult, but i'll try.

(i may not succeed

)

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03-05-2009, 07:39 PM	#32
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	This is so exciting...

03-06-2009, 09:53 AM	#35
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Well, you found my house with no problems, so apparently I didn't give you directions............

03-06-2009, 10:04 AM	#36
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	I think that was Mindy's job.

03-07-2009, 09:53 AM	#38
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,528 Karma: 37057604 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	I got the the Rangers game in the middle of the second inning. I picked a spot down the 1st base line with plenty of elbow room, and watched the game. The pitching was up to the usual Ranger standard, but their bats were hittin', so I was having a good time. That's the nice thing about watchin' the Rangers during spring training, you can enjoy the game before the losses start countin'. At the end of the third, a voice behind me drawled, "Howdy, Red." "Howdy, Bubba. Guess you're wonderin' why I dragged you to a Rangers game." "It beats havin' to help the White House craft legislation." "You used to work with the Prez back when he was in the state legislature, right." "Yup. Anyways, back to the rat killin's." "Bubba, I'm workin' a kidnapping case right now. It involves the Men In Black around here. I need an entre' to talk to the local head, but I don't want to spook 'em, 'cause they might do something rash, and that wouldn't be nice." "Hmmm. Red, you seem to think I know everybody." "You do. That's why you're behind me in a disguise, to avoid all you friends." "Actually, I just don't want to be seen at a Rangers game. People might get ideas. How are you gonna keep them from zapping you?" "I'm wearin' the blocker contacts that ole Ralph invented 10 years ago." "Pity about Ralph going bad." I took a swig of beer and stared moodily at the field. "I didn't have a lot of choice about the deal. He used to be a good pooch." "Easy, Red. You did what you had to do, not 'cause you liked it. I'd have to have done the same thing if I'd been there." "Maybe. But it still doesn't make it go down any easier." "Back to the kidnapping. What happened?" I filled him on the situation. "So you see, All I want is to get DesertGrandpa freed up and back home. He doesn't have anything the MIB needs. If I can chat with the head honco, I figger I can convince him to let DesertGrandpa go." "Well, Red, I have good news and bad news." "Gimme the good news. I get enough bad news every day." "The good new is that I know the local head of the MIB here. Now you know they get fussy about having guests show up at their secret headquarters, but the head uses the local science-fiction convention as a listening post. So he's in charge of the convention setup over at the hotel. I recommend you brace him there." He tapped me on the shoulder and passed me a slip of paper. "Here's his cover name for the convention." "Thanks Bubba. What's the bad news?" "He's L, and he still limps. I don't think he's going to be real happy to see you." A short pause, "Here's another piece of bad news. Look down. There's a dog peeing on your shoe." I did. The dog stopped peeing and grinned at me. "I've been wanting to do that for a long time." "The price just went up, VR, whatever you're asking me for." "Who's the guy behind you?" "That's Bubba. 'Bout time y'all met. Bubba, this is VivaldiRules, ambassador at large for the Kindom of Pinwheel. He went through the same shop Ralph did. VR, this is Bubba. He know just about everybody of importance in the world." VR hopped up the two levels of seat and stuck out a paw, which Bubba shook. VR asked, "where did you run into Red?" "About 10 years ago, when he was working a counterfeiting case." I turned to VR. "Now that you've relieved your feeling on my shoe, what brought you here in the first place? I'm sure you're not here for the floor show." I waved my arm at the field. "Her Majesty has need of you services again." "I don't know how much you listened to before relaxin', but I'm occupied at the moment." "More important than good relations with Pinwheel?" "If you were worried about good relations, you would've kept you sphincter tight. I'm working a kidnapping case." "Bubba, no offense, but I'd better take this doggie for a walk. Thanks for the intro, you'll get a check in the mail." "Sure Red, I understand client confidentiality. Come on by this summer, and we'll go fishing." "I'll do that. Come on VR." And I headed down, out of the stands.

03-07-2009, 09:57 AM	#39
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	dogs, i tell ya, you just can't take them anywhere.

03-07-2009, 10:07 AM	#42
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	It's not a proper llounge inspired writealong without the talking dog!

03-07-2009, 11:25 AM	#45
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	you just can't resist us ! well i'll try to be patient. it will be difficult, but i'll try. (i may not succeed )

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