Monthly Archives: September 2009

Cyrus 8.1 Gifts for the Gods

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

Chapter 8: Gifts for the Gods by Astyages T2 The baggage-train was a dazzling sight; a dozen ox-drawn wagons, piled high with all kinds of valuable gifts, including many items made of gold, silver and purple, not only for the … Continue reading →

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Foreigner’s Woes…

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

By Helvi Oosterman. Foreigner’s Woes… Years ago you actually had to go to ‘The Office of Births and Deaths’ to get your certificates, no on-line quick fixes in those days. So off I went to town, by bus and in … Continue reading →

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A Case of Abduction?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

Some argue vehemently that the act was a down and out crime. A clear case of abduction! Paris and his brother, Hektor had come to Greece under the pretence of striking new trade deals between their kingdom and the kingdoms … Continue reading →

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Father O’Way Meets G O’D Part 2

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

Digital mischief by Warrigal The story so far. Sandy is invited to dinner at the Rectory with the Bish and a special guest.  Sandy mistakenly thinks he is to be told that he is winning an award. The guest turns … Continue reading →

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First Dog Over the Moon

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

My favourite cartoonist works for Crikey.com.au He goes by the name of  “First Dog on the Moon”. I find his work brilliant day after day. But this one today  is truly wonderful.

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My Left Foot or Toes for T2

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

By Theseustoo    This pic shows my left foot, including scrap metal collection.                                             My Left Foot showing bolt … Continue reading →

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Cyrus. 7:Croesus and the Oracles (Part 3)

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

By Theseustoo Croesus burst into the war room, beaming radiantly. The news he’d received from the messengers he’d sent to test the accuracy of the oracles was quite evidently very pleasing to him, thought Sandanis to himself, as he witnessed … Continue reading →

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Of Proust and Penguins

Posted on September 19, 2009 by

By Helvi Oosterman. I’m standing in front of our floor to ceiling book cases and I don’t know where to start my weeding; we are moving to a smaller place and I have to select which books to take and … Continue reading →

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Cyrus. 7:Croesus and the Oracles (Part 2)

Posted on September 18, 2009 by

By Theseustoo “What is so important,” Croesus demanded angrily as he strode into the War Room, “that it must intrude on my grief?” His generals had been more than a little reluctant to send a servant to disturb their king, … Continue reading →

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The drunken train guard.

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

Our time spent at Scheyville Migrant Camp was not according to the original plan. The Van Dijks were going to provide us with accommodation at their place direct after landing, indeed, an extension would be built that would give us … Continue reading →

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