Posts by recordari
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Hard News: Rough times in the trade, in reply to
Thomas Pynchon style
Just read Inherent Vice. Seems there was a lot of weed wherever he's been hiding.
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Muse: V.S. Naipaul and the Gentle Art of…, in reply to
I should endeavour to [sic] get on the wrong side of Craig.
It takes some practice, but eventually you'll get the hang of it.
Anyway, who needs Austen when you've got Harold Robins?
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I do like a good quote-off.
No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility.
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The writer of originality, unless dead, is always shocking, scandalous; novelty disturbs and repels.
Simone de Beauvoir.
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Muse: V.S. Naipaul and the Gentle Art of…, in reply to
Shakespeare's sonnets.
121 would seem apposite. Just sayin'.
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A lush fund...
I prefer the the term 'liquid faction', but fear it is too soon for such associations, in both senses.
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Hard News: Christchurch: Square Two, in reply to
There is a much younger Russell Brown 1/3 of the way into this.
I sound like a girl.
Compared to Mark T, well yeah, suppose you might. Are you rocking the Che T-shirt?
Sorry, but I LOLled watching that. Mainly because I was probably dancing there somewhere. Koa from Wellington too. What a nostalgia trip.
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Hard News: Christchurch: Square Two, in reply to
The Gas Heater Appeal
Yeah, sounds good, but I have similar reservations to Matthew I'm afraid. Will see if there are other ways to contribute along similar lines.
Keep the ideas coming though. The slush fund is on hold.
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Hard News: Christchurch: Square Two, in reply to
Logic suggests that massive reaction to Key’s comments now might be worthwhile.
For once John Key has something to learn from the leader of the opposition. When you have nothing worthwhile to say, say nothing.
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Hard News: Christchurch: Square Two, in reply to
Stay tuned. At the least, a koha at the door.
Cool. It was either that or send Emma a slush fund for folks down there.
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Seriously, how can we help? Something to look forward to? Champagne and snacks?
Russell, you briefly mentioned a Great Blend plan that was fostering before yesterday. Is there some opportunity for us to contribute and make it bigger or brighter?
We can't walk in your shoes, but perhaps in a small way we could offer to tie your laces so you can keep your head up.
Or should we send gumboots?
Arohanui.