tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post224861250268249074..comments2024-03-27T22:53:00.759+01:00Comments on A Hippo On the Lawn: A Three Line WhipHippohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-70807755670204240312013-12-23T00:02:30.581+01:002013-12-23T00:02:30.581+01:00Thats some sort of invitation! Its a small world a...Thats some sort of invitation! Its a small world and I bet your be on edge as you walk in there - unless you've already take the edge off! Knowing your luck the table plan will have you sitting next to your ex wife!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-35725560944934606532013-12-16T23:04:50.094+01:002013-12-16T23:04:50.094+01:00Oh, good Lord. I'm guessing you'll be one ...Oh, good Lord. I'm guessing you'll be one of the few white faces there, so it's not as if you can melt into the crowd.<br /><br />That invitation is unbelievable. <br /><br />As this seems a command performance, eat hearty and enjoy it as much as possible. <br /><br />I shall return to my boring life and pouty coal stove.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-59861347870265569892013-12-13T11:38:03.319+01:002013-12-13T11:38:03.319+01:00It gets worse. TPA, the Angolan State Television ...It gets worse. TPA, the Angolan State Television Channel will be there with their cameras as well...<br /><br />My misery knows no bounds.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-19052375023524709692013-12-12T19:44:15.862+01:002013-12-12T19:44:15.862+01:00That invitation...good god...you are in trouble.
...That invitation...good god...you are in trouble.<br /><br />And if somehow in the future we read in a local publication about this wedding over here, in isolated ranching country - then we'll know you were in BIG trouble...<br /><br />my condolences.Janice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-13896039907159479682013-12-12T19:25:54.327+01:002013-12-12T19:25:54.327+01:00It's enough to turn a man to drink!It's enough to turn a man to drink!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-1077910717150264982013-12-12T16:56:23.325+01:002013-12-12T16:56:23.325+01:00I would go down with a sudden relapse of snakebite...I would go down with a sudden relapse of snakebite toe at the appropriate moment, but enjoy the rest of the evening...Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-31841442385090255392013-12-12T13:19:13.358+01:002013-12-12T13:19:13.358+01:00If you call giving the wood a good rubbing with Ki...If you call giving the wood a good rubbing with Kiwi Dark Tan boot polish and buffing it up with a brush followed by a shine using a cloth, then I was French polishing!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-17970054993392120412013-12-12T07:01:49.570+01:002013-12-12T07:01:49.570+01:00Now that I've had a chance to read your post I...Now that I've had a chance to read your post I am impressed. I am impressed by the lavish invitation, and I am impressed by the beautiful shine on your dining table, and the Chippendale chairs. Have you been French polishing?columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-38738125999637382992013-12-11T19:40:21.009+01:002013-12-11T19:40:21.009+01:00I know Carol. It just means I have to behave for ...I know Carol. It just means I have to behave for a WHOLE day!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-82171999481327585902013-12-11T19:39:07.930+01:002013-12-11T19:39:07.930+01:00I'll give you a turn, Sol, that should sort ou...I'll give you a turn, Sol, that should sort out your pulse!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-72297731948778851252013-12-11T19:35:40.893+01:002013-12-11T19:35:40.893+01:00You do tell a good story Hippo. Impressive invita...You do tell a good story Hippo. Impressive invitation. Let Marcia enjoy the celebration ~ it is obviously important to her, but you don't need me to tell you that. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-74168259209997842662013-12-11T19:28:21.739+01:002013-12-11T19:28:21.739+01:00Marcia has told me that smoked salmon, caviar and ...Marcia has told me that smoked salmon, caviar and imported rye bread will be provided. I may tuck in so long as I stick to Champagne. Fair enough but what about horseradish sauce from England, I asked her.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-76729727206291685572013-12-11T19:25:43.350+01:002013-12-11T19:25:43.350+01:00wow. they say there is a book in everyone I think...wow. they say there is a book in everyone I think there are at least 2 in you. You can have my turn. My life is very very boring in comparison. I just checked myself for a pulse...Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-53628779766325492052013-12-11T18:17:54.597+01:002013-12-11T18:17:54.597+01:00It looks to me as though you had better make sure ...It looks to me as though you had better make sure you don't put the wrong foot (or bad toe) in it when you attend the wedding. I seem to recall that the condemned man always ate a hearty last meal. Make sure you visit the expensive spirits in the bar as well.<br />Luckily for me, hedgehogs are hibernating at present :) Retired job.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14349739454297792385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-53861945855252444852013-12-11T17:52:03.800+01:002013-12-11T17:52:03.800+01:00By the way, if you really think this is hysterical...By the way, if you really think this is hysterically funny, may I suggest you try breathing in and out of a brown paper bag for a few minutes?<br /><br />Just had a look at your blog. You tease. Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-42024427006001172722013-12-11T17:26:34.142+01:002013-12-11T17:26:34.142+01:00Religious reasons? FO larceny? I sense another o...Religious reasons? FO larceny? I sense another one of your VERY interesting blog reminiscences on the horizon...Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-50838979397089387212013-12-11T17:06:30.117+01:002013-12-11T17:06:30.117+01:00p.s. That's one helluva invite!!! When my fath...p.s. That's one helluva invite!!! When my father in law was 'our man in Kathmandu' he used to receive some wonderful wedding invites (we still have them). Unfortunately, for religious reasons, he was unable to attend so the family would send a bag of money instead. The money had to go to the FO coffers, sadly. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-62720374460485916552013-12-11T17:01:55.433+01:002013-12-11T17:01:55.433+01:00I'll tell you how uncomfortable that snake bit...I'll tell you how uncomfortable that snake bite was, I prefer to go to the wedding!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-23355937797820037762013-12-11T16:59:57.342+01:002013-12-11T16:59:57.342+01:00You do seem to have a knack for getting in to tigh...You do seem to have a knack for getting in to tight binds. Depending on your degree of aversion to the whole affair, perhaps you would be willing to arrange an other timely snake bite to provide the perfect excuse. The antibodies from the last one should by now reduce the reaction to some degree, though present enough of a condition to prevent you from attending the ghastly event. hmm tough choice!!!<br />Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-85252123074365338392013-12-11T16:26:20.859+01:002013-12-11T16:26:20.859+01:00might be bloody funny for you!might be bloody funny for you!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-14309327583554598182013-12-11T16:24:55.506+01:002013-12-11T16:24:55.506+01:00I could always punch a policeman, I suppose.I could always punch a policeman, I suppose.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-89319516172379142312013-12-11T16:22:47.769+01:002013-12-11T16:22:47.769+01:00Oh, my god. I can't stand it. This is hysteric...Oh, my god. I can't stand it. This is hysterically funny!~ Melinda from Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364042199801999086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-19361517343584276002013-12-11T16:15:23.190+01:002013-12-11T16:15:23.190+01:00Ex-wife. Alimony back-payments. Oops! Looks lik...Ex-wife. Alimony back-payments. Oops! Looks like your Christmas might be even more expensive than most. <br />Or maybe a long rest in a very small room with a barred window. <br />Can't you find a Very Good Reason to be called urgently to some business or personal appointment in a place far away from the wedding venue? Such a shame not to appear in a glossy magazine, though.Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914227535503925006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-66355437201718818172013-12-11T15:17:42.869+01:002013-12-11T15:17:42.869+01:00Stuck between a rock and a hard place, eh?Stuck between a rock and a hard place, eh?Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-12959196270668837652013-12-11T15:12:13.469+01:002013-12-11T15:12:13.469+01:00I too would have tried to avoid; I can't stand...I too would have tried to avoid; I can't stand weddings, funerals, or other such be-suited gatherings. For certain reasons, my wife and I could have been married in St Paul's Cathedral (the London one), but to escape all the malarkey we did the job in Gibraltar. Much more relaxed!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com