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Originally Posted By: Avy
Yes it did, but there is an interestinger article there called "My last play". It could be posturing, or it could be tragic. Can't imagine giving away all your books like that. I wonder how he'll feel in the end when they are all gone - disembowelled or unburdened?


that is interesting!


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Originally Posted By: Aramis
A. does not fancy any of them. Was inclined to go with E but what use is defining the first stone in a pile? Weeding out more, is not "young egg" another pleonasm? Wood stoves do not need seals and a well-known burglar would not be successful long enough to become an eponym. A peat moor channel is useful for - navigation? Are there any urban Mongolian tribefolk?

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Just revisit this post Aramis, because I wanted to say hello to you before saying goodbye. Nice to see you pay a visit to the hog even though you did not fancy any of them defs. smirk Bye!

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Originally Posted By: Aramis
... a well-known burglar would not be successful long enough to become an eponym.


He only need be well-known in the burglar community. His name would become an eponym for them and only later seep out into the greater, law-abiding community.

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Originally Posted By: tsuwm
and iv) the story of Johnny Yegg


works for me too...and I went off reading too, as did Avy.
(interesting aritcle about WikiLeaks)

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Originally Posted By: BranShea
Originally Posted By: Aramis
A. does not fancy any of them. Was inclined to go with E but what use is defining the first stone in a pile? Weeding out more, is not "young egg" another pleonasm? Wood stoves do not need seals and a well-known burglar would not be successful long enough to become an eponym. A peat moor channel is useful for - navigation? Are there any urban Mongolian tribefolk?

Wincing and going with C. eek
Nice to see you pay a visit to the hog even though you did not fancy any of them defs.


but......mine was the choosen one C

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My choice was between yours and the yak milk one. For the most fancyfull of them.

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It was a fun round......lots of lively discussion.

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Originally Posted By: BranShea
My choice was between yours and the yak milk one. For the most fancyfull of them.


Thanks, Bran, the yak milk intrigued me too, especially
with the root mixture. (Eggnog and nutmeg).


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Just revisit this post Aramis, because I wanted to say hello to you before saying goodbye. Nice to see you pay a visit to the hog even though you did not fancy any of them defs. smirk Bye!


Opnieuw het weggaan Bran? frown


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