Queen Jami-not-Jamie's happy Queendom [Archive]

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 12:17 PM

coelacanth2 - H2O, beef jerky, flashlight, and a loaded 30-06.

Matt J. - Go for it, Dude. I let my Dad shape too many decisions about my career, and regret woefully

Chad - Haven't read the book, so I can't comment. Sorry, Mate.

Margo - My neighbor chases off the teenagers with a chain saw. Few make it to my cul de sac.

Jami not Jamie - Best one I ever saw was my wife dressed as a cook. NOBODY recognized her.

Popeye - Hope it's really dry red wine.

Chuck - Now THAT looks familiar!

Roger - This year I'm going after those winter Musky's with my fly rod. Gotta get some waders, though.

John - I switched from cable modem to DSL last December. This December I'm switching back.

Jamie not Jami - One has difficulty choosing.

There. I addressed the top ten non-political threads with minimal impact to bandwidth.

11-02-2006, 12:19 PM

Why haven't you read the book?

BTW we need to assault the bilge and purge out political bs.

Chad

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 12:22 PM

Why haven't you read the book?

BTW we need to assault the bilge and purge out political bs.

Chad

There's a few of us that keep trying. Not only are we invisible, we're a minority!!

11-02-2006, 12:27 PM

Even though they can't see us or hear us we can still make a noise.

If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there to hear it does it make a sound?

Chad

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 12:28 PM

Why haven't you read the book?

BTW we need to assault the bilge and purge out political bs.

Chad
we need to organize first........lets see, how does "KINGDOM OF THE BILGE " sound:rolleyes:

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 12:30 PM

we need to organize first........lets see, how does "KINGDOM OF THE BILGE " sound:rolleyes:

One needs an army. Swords, spears, or do we nuke 'em?

11-02-2006, 12:31 PM

Be careful there Jack, that is getting close to being political. You know first you have to declare somebody King (or Queen) and than all the naysayers would hollar for a demoracy and the next thing would be anarchy. What we need is a dictorship. ;)

Chad

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 12:33 PM

whats a kingdom without a king.....or queen?

11-02-2006, 12:34 PM

Or would that be queendom?

You know we could assault them with the writings of Khail Gibran.

Chad

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 12:37 PM

whats a kingdom without a king.....or queen?

I vote for a Queen. With benefits...

Milo Christensen

11-02-2006, 12:38 PM

What we need is a dictorship. ;)

Chad

Oh, come on. You've already got the perfect design you've been looking for. Now you want a dictor ship. And how many posts would that take to get it right? :D

Popeye

11-02-2006, 12:39 PM

life is good chad , man of zeal , why

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 12:42 PM

life is good...

Subjective...

Popeye

11-02-2006, 12:44 PM

why not ?

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 12:55 PM

Did we just hijack a thread or what:eek: :D

Popeye

11-02-2006, 12:58 PM

, i d n't se any th ead

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 12:58 PM

Did we just hijack a thread or what:eek: :D

You merely gave it direction! :)

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 01:02 PM

ok....who want to be King....or Queen
we need someone level headed....this is a dictatorship.

Gresham CA

11-02-2006, 01:03 PM

Jack, Did you hear something?

paladin

11-02-2006, 01:04 PM

...and the first name is "Khalil"......and wait....didn't we have a dancing chikkin' as bilge king at one time.....:D

11-02-2006, 01:14 PM

You say potatoes and I say taters. :D

Chad

A fish said to another fish, "Above this sea of ours there is another sea, with creatures swimmming in it -- and they live there even as we live here."
The fish replied, "Pure fancy! Pure fancy! When you know that everything that leaves our sea by even an inch, and stays out of it, dies. What proof have you of other lives in other seas?"

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 01:17 PM

...and the first name is "Khalil"......and wait....didn't we have a dancing chikkin' as bilge king at one time.....:D
yup the funky chicken.....I had it saved for the longest time, but I cleaned out the puter just yesterday and deleted it:o

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 01:24 PM

http://adorocinema.cidadeinternet.com.br/filmes/king-kong-2005/king-kong-2005-poster06.jpg

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 01:27 PM

A fish said to another fish,

"Cut me some bait?"

"Yeah. Here's some veal. Try up there on that bank... next to the picnic table. I see 'em hanging 'round there sometimes."

uncas

11-02-2006, 01:45 PM

There are probably some queens in Provincetown, MA that are unemployed... at the moment.. Depends on the dress code required.

Don't get me wrong, Provincetown is an interesting place to visit. LOL.
Lots of tourist attractions to see during the day.

Joe Dupere

11-02-2006, 01:47 PM

Chad sez: "Even though they can't see us or hear us we can still make a noise.

If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there to hear it does it make a sound?"

Oh sure, Chad, everybody would HEAR it. But if one of YOU guys chopped it down, nobody would SEE it!!
:D :D

Joe, FPoP

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 01:57 PM

But if one of YOU guys chopped it down, nobody would SEE it!!:D :D

This is an interesting string of thought...

So, if I shot something out of season, nobody would see it? Would the intended prey feel the shot? Would that also mean if nobody saw it it would be inadmissable evidence??

I'm starting to like this direction...

paladin

11-02-2006, 02:00 PM

I defend the right to keep and arm bears.....

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 02:03 PM

I defend the right to keep and arm bears.....
yes but a good liberal would pretend the right to keep and bear arms

Another One

11-02-2006, 02:07 PM

I say we follow the Thai model. I'll be queen, and live a life of ease and wealth. You guys can make a modified dictatorship, and stage an occasional coup so long as you clear it with me in advance.

Okay, where'd you park my elephant? I want to go for a ride. And somebody peel me a grape!

Jami

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 02:32 PM

Bump.

Saving Fred the humiliation! :D

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 02:34 PM

Why would you want to? Sounds like more trouble than it"s worth. I've never understood the whole "power and glory" thing.
sorry Jami......ya shot yourself in the foot:D

Another One

11-02-2006, 02:37 PM

Naw, the whole point is that I don't want to rule the place, just rein over it. :D

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 02:38 PM

Naw, the whole point is that I don't want to rule the place, just rein over it. :D

Good Lord... sounds more like a marriage than a kingdom! :)

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 02:38 PM

ohhh, THAT kind of queen;) :D

uncas

11-02-2006, 02:38 PM

Jami.. on an elephant.. sounds like ya want to trample it...

Another One

11-02-2006, 02:40 PM

Well, someone did say there was an opening for a queen with benefits. Don't I get to pick which benefits I get? ;)

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 02:41 PM

Nooo, I think you would be the benefit:D

Another One

11-02-2006, 02:41 PM

Jami.. on an elephant.. sounds like ya want to trample it...

I'll bet me and the big beastie would get along fine! I have a very pleasant acquantanceship with big draft herbivores.

Another One

11-02-2006, 02:42 PM

Nooo, I think you would be the benefit:D

Talk to the elephant, Jack. :D

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 02:42 PM

Well, someone did say there was an opening for a queen with benefits. Don't I get to pick which benefits I get? ;)

Oh, oh! You misunderstood. The Queen provides the benefits! :D

Another One

11-02-2006, 02:45 PM

My new buddy, Elinore, handles all my appointments. You're welcome to discuss it with her. <evil snicker>

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/features/thailand/thai-elephant-trunk.jpg

11-02-2006, 02:47 PM

But all you need is this to take that down.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/House_mouse.jpg

Chad

uncas

11-02-2006, 02:49 PM

The mouse that trumpeted.. I mean roared...

Another One

11-02-2006, 02:50 PM

That's what the house cat is for.

http://blog.stonegrooves.net/images/thai/daytrip-tiger.jpg

paladin

11-02-2006, 02:54 PM

Yes...but my little Puddy Tat at has a friend (actually 2) and they're bigger than you're Puddy Tat....Garrunteeed

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pc2227ea9f0dec65b561cd90c4d624ebb/ec8f8b1a.jpg

11-02-2006, 02:54 PM

Okay, ya gonna force me to break out the big guns.

http://img.clubphoto.com/jerboa/149775976/512/null/image.jpg

Chad

Another One

11-02-2006, 02:57 PM

Very cute puppy. I hereby comandeer him!

(It's good to be queen.) :D

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 02:59 PM

Gotta let Lauren get her licks in ...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid90/pd1db3c92082c7a95454037c942b5dae8/fa75902d.jpg

11-02-2006, 03:00 PM

She is already property of the princess. You would have to fight her and I'm not sure you would win that one.

http://img.clubphoto.com/jerboa/159861665/512/null/image.jpg

Chad

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 03:02 PM

why do I get the feeling Jami already assumed the throne?
oh well, this is a dictatorship.....no need to vote:rolleyes:

uncas

11-02-2006, 03:02 PM

Ah.. a cat fight over a pooch... makes sense... I guess.
Cute dog.. cute daughter.. cute elephant.. cute cats... Did I miss any?
Oh a live mouse.. congrats..

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 03:02 PM

so, who are your ministers?

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 03:10 PM

Tar Devil, since this thread got redirected....don't cha think its time for a title change:rolleyes: . with queenies permission of course;)

Another One

11-02-2006, 03:15 PM

Well, first of all it's good to know I've got a princess on tap, so the succession is assured.

Matt, you've got my tenative approval. But the beauty of this whole set-up is that I don't have to care who's doing the actual wielding of power, so long as I get steady supply of royal treatment.

Oh, and a royal barge. I had something like this in mind:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/jamihuisjenscott/canoeyawl.jpg

Make it so!

11-02-2006, 03:28 PM

Will this one work instead?

http://www.lilligren.com/Redneck/images/redneck_yacht.jpg

Chad

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 03:32 PM

Tar Devil, since this thread got redirected....don't cha think its time for a title change:rolleyes: . with queenies permission of course;)

Done!

See, Katherine, this can be done without killing anyone.

Katherine??

Yo Katherine????

Where'd she go?

uncas

11-02-2006, 03:37 PM

She must be out looking for another queendom.. Even a beehive can't have two queens for long.

Another One

11-02-2006, 03:38 PM

Will this one work instead? Chad

Treason!! Off with his head!!!

I think he was trying to inflict some sort of fiberglass disease on our royal self . . or selves . . .

(Hey, Donn, what does Strunk & White say about self-reference using the "royal we?")

ETA: Jamie, I'll bet Katherine and I could co-reign with fabulous result. There are plenty of peons to go around! :D

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 03:40 PM

what a minute, no one has even CROWNED her yet and she's tryin to decapitate chad:eek:

11-02-2006, 03:42 PM

A true leader of the rebellion I be and yet martyr I become.

Chad

Another One

11-02-2006, 03:44 PM

Oh, c'mon Jack. I was provoked.

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 03:50 PM

Oh, c'mon Jack. I was provoked.

I somewhat concur...

But so much for "not killing anyone" ...

11-02-2006, 03:51 PM

et tu Tar Devile?

Chad

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 03:52 PM

et tu Tar Devile?

Chad
cute:D

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 03:53 PM

she still hasn't appointed her ministers.....LETS GO HERE

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 03:55 PM

et tu Tar Devile?

Chad

But, Lad, a floating trailer turd???

11-02-2006, 03:58 PM

I guess all I need to know is who the lieutenant général de police will be. It appears that I will be knowing them rather well. :confused:

Chad

uncas

11-02-2006, 04:02 PM

And I was looking for a liveaboard.. Wonder what the neighborhood is like...

Another One

11-02-2006, 04:03 PM

Okay, Chad, your new appointment (and your punishment) is Minister of Fiberglass. Your duty is to eradicate it whenever possible, and to travel the nation educating the populace on more aesthetically appealing alternatives.

Jack, you can be prime minister for now. You seem to be the one most interested in getting this at will government rolling anyway.

Jamie, like the Queen of England, I prefer to be woken every morning by the gentle sounds of bagpipes beneath my window. Get your kit ready. And remember: you're supposed to spit the whiskey into the cat, not drink it all for breakfast. (oh, god, I can hear the jokes already on that one.)

uncas

11-02-2006, 04:05 PM

Get your kit ready.

Sounds like the militiary... I've been drafted.. I'm too old to be drafted.
Oh.. and I prefer Scotch.. single malt... I buy one bottle a year.. stare at it most of the time.. It is way to expensive to buy more than once a year.

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 04:06 PM

Jack, you can be prime minister for now. You seem to be the one most interested in getting this at will government rolling anyway.
great....Now when the shyte hits the fan, I'm the guy in front of it:eek:

Another One

11-02-2006, 04:08 PM

Pleeeese? I genuinely do like bagpipes. And it'd be your only responsiblity. Think of it as retiring on full pay, and being allowed to play your pipes in polite company as an extra bonus.

uncas

11-02-2006, 04:10 PM

great....Now when the shyte hits the fan, I'm the guy in front of it
Okay Jack, with Jami's permission you can be the Prime Target....

Jami.. I AM RETIRED.... already.... umm.. why mess it up?

Another One

11-02-2006, 04:15 PM

Okay, I'll throw in a boat. And we won't let Chad pick it out.

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 04:18 PM

WHAT THE...?

It was I who first set foot upon this land, I get no position of authority whatsoever.

I shall seek an army elsewhere, and will return to conquer!!

uncas

11-02-2006, 04:18 PM

I'll send you a list of requirements regarding the boat...

Phil.. you are invisible.. you are the spy.. we don't talk about you for fear of breaking your cover.. WE will let you know when you can take the sheet off.

Another One

11-02-2006, 04:20 PM

Okay, Phil, you can be commodore.

That means you've in charge of procuring boats.

We've got two on the list already, so you'll want to get right to work!

Meanwhile, I believe I shall retire for the evening. Carry on! (And she logs out for the evening, offering a pretty good immitation of the Windsor wave . . . . )

P.I. Stazzer-Newt

11-02-2006, 04:22 PM

Jamie, like the Queen of England, I prefer to be woken every morning by the gentle sounds of bagpipes beneath my window. ...

No Bagpipes. (oh and emm - possible comprehension issues)

http://www.runrig.co.uk/documents/Abhainnant-Sluiagh_000.mp3

http://www.runrig.co.uk/documents/CearcalaChuain.mp3

http://www.runrig.co.uk/documents/AnUbhalasAirde.mp3

http://www.runrig.co.uk/audio/Atlantic.mp3

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 04:22 PM

with my luck, my boat would have cannons facing backwards:eek:
well jamie did say I was the Prime Target:rolleyes:

Tar Devil

11-02-2006, 04:24 PM

Okay, Phil, you can be commodore.

That means you've in charge of procuring boats.

http://www.bismarck-class.dk/shipmodels/german_models/pictures/admiralgrafspeeterra/admiralgrafspeeterra12.jpg
http://www.bismarck-class.dk/shipmodels/german_models/pictures/admiralgrafspeeterra/admiralgrafspeeterra05.jpg

Oops.... those haven't been invented yet...

http://mediaroom.visitpa.com/files/hi_us_brig_niagra_full.jpg

Phillip Allen

11-02-2006, 05:18 PM

I think politics is fine...al long as it agrees with me

mmd

11-02-2006, 05:35 PM

"...we need to assault the bilge and purge out political bs.

Do I smell an Art Attack?!!!

Mrleft8

11-02-2006, 09:53 PM

Friends! Patriots! Hard Working Soldiers Of The Bilge! I Bring To You News Of A Glorious Revolution!!!! After Many Long Minutes Of Struggle We Have Won!
We Present To You.....................
"the People"s Republic Of The Bilge"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All Are Equal Here! There Is No Ruling Class! Power And Sail Are As One!
Long Live The People's Republic Of The Bilge!!!!

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 09:57 PM

errr lefty wrong thread....we're doing the dictatorship thing here. no voting allowed.....GET OUT:mad:
LONG LIVE THE QUEENIE:D

Mrleft8

11-02-2006, 10:02 PM

errr lefty wrong thread....we're doing the dictatorship thing here. no voting allowed.....GET OUT:mad:
LONG LIVE THE QUEENIE:D
One does not perform a "coup" with votes Jack.... One performs a "coup" with sticks..... And a "coup" is what has happened.....Live with it. The queen is now inexile in some ice bound territory with mountains or something, and the PEOPLE are in control. You either can live with us.....Or try to leave...... ;)

jack grebe

11-02-2006, 10:06 PM

WOW that shyte didn't take long:eek:

11-03-2006, 06:42 AM

Okay sorry I was gone all last night, been out looking for a new royal barge. So far this is the best I've come up with.

http://www.maggiesale.ca/The%20Lune%20Valley/images/37%20Old%20Boat%20adj.jpg

Chad

jack grebe

11-03-2006, 06:47 AM

hey that looks great......jami-not-jamie will love it:rolleyes:

Wild Dingo

11-03-2006, 07:40 AM

HEY!!! If this is a DICtator ship whats a sheila doin rulin it?? :D

I cant see any success in this endeavor since its well known that the only reason men get to be powerhungry meglomanics is to get some power SOMEBLOODYWHERE as the missus rules every thing we flamin well do at home!... mmm man that bush woman must REALLY rule that roost eh? :D:D

ooops of wif is 'ead! of wif is head!! politics in a boobtatorshup cant happen!! :eek:

Hey am I safe? I just created a new word purpose made and designed for this Jami the queen boobtata of the bilge!!! ooh say its so say its so!! :p

Mrleft8

11-03-2006, 07:43 AM

..........And the court jester finally shows up.......:D

Wild Dingo

11-03-2006, 07:49 AM

:p Thank you Dougy I resemble that remark :D

Tar Devil

11-03-2006, 07:52 AM

:p Thank you Dougy I resemble that remark :D

Did anyone else save this?? Gotta be a record!!!:D

Chad, Her Majesty won't be pleased... no enclosed head.

paladin

11-03-2006, 08:00 AM

...and...as per the above.....I HAVE the "coup stick"...feathers and all...Great grandpappies....with which he purportedly unhorsed more than one yankee soldier and then disarmed him.....after the third strike the enemy was not worth killing he was so inept....the youngest of braves finished the job......

Another One

11-03-2006, 08:12 AM

Now wait a cotton-picken minute!!! The rules, as stated above, were that periodic coups were allowed subject to the approval of the reigning monarch. We're following the Thai model here, folks! You can play whatever power games you want, so long as I give a nod and nobody messes with my elephant.

And Commodore Chad Honey, it's not that you aren't making progress, but maybe you want to make it a little faster? Commodores are susceptible to coups.

Jami R.

Tar Devil

11-03-2006, 08:15 AM

And Commodore Chad HoneyJami R.

Yesterday I was Commodore...

Me thinks our Queen is two-timing us!

Mrleft8

11-03-2006, 08:16 AM

Wild Dingo

11-03-2006, 08:18 AM

Did anyone else save this?? Gotta be a record!!!:D.

nah this is :p :D

Another One

11-03-2006, 08:18 AM

Yesterday I was Commodore...

Me thinks our Queen is two-timing us!

You're right, Phil. Chad was Minister of Fiberglass. No wonder he's having trouble understanding that "royal barge" thing. You'd better go talk with him.

NOW, who was royal secretary in charge of keeping track of royal appointments? Wherever he is, he's got some 'splainin' to do!

P.I. Stazzer-Newt

11-03-2006, 08:22 AM

Elephant (???) this is a pet Elephant yes?

Good - for a moment I thought we were going with the Swaziland model.

Another One

11-03-2006, 08:25 AM

Sure she's a pet, so long as everyone plays nice. :)

http://deemac-org.beneaththeline.com/pictures/thai-elephant.jpg

Another One

11-03-2006, 08:25 AM

Sure she's a pet, so long as everyone plays nice. :)

http://deemac-org.beneaththeline.com/pictures/thai-elephant.jpg

Tar Devil

11-03-2006, 08:39 AM

I like this barge... it comes with a seaplane!

http://www.air-and-space.com/19820211%20Long%20Beach/82047%20Hughes%20Flying%20Boat%20N37602%20left%20f ront%20barge%20l.jpg

Sea Trials...
http://www.air-and-space.com/spruce/8206%20l.jpg

Another One

11-03-2006, 08:42 AM

It has potential. Presumably someone will reattach the props before it's time to try it out!

Tar Devil

11-03-2006, 08:43 AM

It has potential. Presumably someone will reattach the props before it's time to try it out!

We are considering jet replacements. You mentioned the need for quick egress...

Thinking ahead... that's what good Commodores do!

P.I. Stazzer-Newt

11-03-2006, 08:57 AM

Hoots mon, there's a spruce goose loose aboot the hoose.

uncas

11-03-2006, 08:59 AM

Hey P.I.. The spruce goose flew on her maiden trip.. what yesterday?
Umm.. happy ann. Spruce Goose.. Only time it flew but it did... LOL.

jack grebe

11-03-2006, 09:18 AM

but is that barge made of wood?

Tar Devil

11-03-2006, 09:20 AM

but is that barge made of wood?

If not, we'll just float the seaplane and take up residence there. It'll hold most of us! :D

Edited to add: And the seaplane is built of wood!

huisjen

11-03-2006, 10:05 AM

Hmmm. The Hughes H-4 Hercules. Somehow I thought Her Majesty favored a different sort of Herc. I guess she's trading up. I wonder what happens when an elepahant gets air sick..?

Dan

Tar Devil

11-03-2006, 10:17 AM

I wonder what happens when an elepahant gets air sick..?

Aw, heck. Thanks for bringing that up. Hafta install bombay doors.

jack grebe

11-03-2006, 10:30 AM

:D
Aw, heck. Thanks for bringing that up. Hafta install bombay doors.
now if only we could do that to the bilge for the same purpose

huisjen

11-03-2006, 10:53 AM

They call it Mumbai now.

Dan

P.I. Stazzer-Newt

11-03-2006, 11:16 AM

And you wouldn't believe the time there.
UTC + 5 and an half

11-03-2006, 11:31 AM

After many hours prowling around through dark alleys and smokey tavrens and carousing with the worst of the worst I have finally found a barge for her majasty, and from I understand this one even has a little bit of history.

http://k43.pbase.com/u45/rljslick/upload/28868152.BostonTrip050704268.jpg

Now we just need to organize a cutting out party.

Chad

P.I. Stazzer-Newt

11-03-2006, 11:38 AM

http://www.classicsales.co.uk/images/boats/Shall3.jpg

11-03-2006, 03:19 PM

I see how its gonna be. I'm the one out here sticking my neck out trying to get this dictorship under way. I'm the one out rubbing elbows with the scum of society trying to start a suitable navy. I've been threatned to be beheaded. Talks of throwing me in the dungeons, being feed to the tigers and trampled by elephants. I be the one doing all the down and dirty work.

And when I do find a suitable ship all hands abandon ship leaving me out hanging in the wind with the wheel of an aquired ship in one hand and a cutless in the other fighting off the enemy while the rest of you hid behind your mamma's skirts.

Chad

Another One

11-03-2006, 03:29 PM

But we can't see the "suitable ship." I was reserving judgment until it actually showed itself. :p

Another One

11-03-2006, 03:30 PM

Of course, you still get credit for all the hard work you put into exploring those "dark alleys and smokey tavrens and carousing with the worst of the worst." LOL

11-03-2006, 03:32 PM

Ya mean this ain't suitable!?

http://k43.pbase.com/u45/rljslick/upload/28868152.BostonTrip050704268.jpg

All I need is a few hearty souls and she will be ours. Of course it would be best to do this in the dark of the night during heavy fog.

Chad

Another One

11-03-2006, 03:38 PM

11-03-2006, 03:45 PM

Okay so maybe you and I need to get on the same sheet of music.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/USS_Constitution_1997.jpg

Better?

Chad

Another One

11-03-2006, 03:53 PM

Lovely! The elephant will have to find her own ride, though. And I'll need a prize crew to bring her in, once you "acquire" her. Any volunteers?