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 Rewatch Downunder Saturday 25th November D9 Sand
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 20-11-2023 11:25
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Start times: Downunder 8.30pm, UK 9.30am. D9 SAND In which we meet the luckless Chasgo, the charmless Investigator Reeve and the even unluckier Don Keller. Tarrant, on the other hand, gets lucky (it has to be him, because nobody would believe Vila, and if 'twas Avon the series would end here) - very lucky, in fact, since he comes out of it alive. Meanwhile the Federation's search for a new preservative is successful, but proves pointless in the end. Writer Tanith Lee's talent for great storylines and cutting dialogue shine through, thankfully without all the silliness of 'Sargophagus'. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:26
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Having dragged myself out of a warm bed on a frosty morning here in the UK, what do I find? The Aussies aren't here yet. Not that I expected anything else. But it's SAND! Come on, or I'll start without you.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:31
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I IS HERE!
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:31
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OK, I'll give you your five minutes...
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:32
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Was just doing a bit of jealous cat wrangling and wiping the floof off my face.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:34
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Also reading jealously about people off to cons and getting to meet actors. Wah!
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:35
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Ready for lift-off!
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:36
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Hi, Obsidian. Let's start!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:36
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Great wind noises. Crap poetry.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:37
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Hi, Obsidian. Let's start! Hi MsVirn. This ep must make you feel homesick. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:37
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Great wind noises. Crap poetry. Strange poetry. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:39
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The guys on Virn must have been daft if they never noticed the sand moving by itself.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:39
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Er... I'm still here. Officer Commanding, remember? A step up from Archives, where I started. Mind you, everyone else died... "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:40
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The guys on Virn must have been daft if they never noticed the sand moving by itself. Probably concentrating on doing their job. Or drunk. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:40
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Er... I'm still here. Officer Commanding, remember? A step up from Archives, where I started. Mind you, everyone else died... The sand evidently didn't make it down into the archives. 
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:41
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You must be alone ...such a lot. It's her timing. Fantastic line, but she makes it even better!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:41
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The guys on Virn must have been daft if they never noticed the sand moving by itself. Probably concentrating on doing their job. Or drunk. Drunk, definitely. Bored, and with bad cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:41
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Hi everyone, late as usual. Sorry. Definitely one of my favourites - weird, but in a good way. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:42
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Er... I'm still here. Officer Commanding, remember? A step up from Archives, where I started. Mind you, everyone else died... The sand evidently didn't make it down into the archives. I ain't stupid! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:42
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You must be alone ...such a lot. It's her timing. Fantastic line, but she makes it even better! How to put down slime. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:43
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The guys on Virn must have been daft if they never noticed the sand moving by itself. Probably concentrating on doing their job. Or drunk. Drunk, definitely. Bored, and with bad cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Sand Affective Disorder, certainly. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:43
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The hair stylist has been at Avon's hair with the blow-dryer and big round brush.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:43
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Mornin', Anne. Is it cold enough for you?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:44
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The guys on Virn must have been daft if they never noticed the sand moving by itself. Probably concentrating on doing their job. Or drunk. Drunk, definitely. Bored, and with bad cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Sand Affective Disorder, certainly. Indeed! Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:44
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Showing her his big gun - pathetic really.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:44
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Mornin', Anne. Is it cold enough for you? Cold over there, is it? We're warming up. Always happens before I'm ready for it. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:46
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I'm sure they noticed the sand moving, but couldn't believe that it was alive. I also think the duff poetry was deliberate. Don Keller reminds me of a W.H. Auden poem called Who's Who, about a 'great man', who, says the poem in shocked tones, loved someone very ordinary, who didn't appreciate him. And this is what Keller makes me think of - presumably a good officer, as he is in command, but nothing remarkable in any way - even a mediocre poet. But, inexplicably, the majestic Servalan's one great love. https://genius.com/W-h-auden-whos-who...-annotated |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:46
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Showing her his big gun - pathetic really. Tragic. They're all alike these blokes. How did Prell get rebadged? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:47
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The way She talks to Chasgo...reminds me of how she dealt with Rai, before he went rogue. Do you think She and he... no, surely not?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:49
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I'm sure they noticed the sand moving, but couldn't believe that it was alive. I also think the duff poetry was deliberate. Don Keller reminds me of a W.H. Auden poem called Who's Who, about a 'great man', who, says the poem in shocked tones, loved someone very ordinary, who didn't appreciate him. And this is what Keller makes me think of - presumably a good officer, as he is in command, but nothing remarkable in any way - even a mediocre poet. But, inexplicably, the majestic Servalan's one great love. https://genius.com/W-h-auden-whos-who-annotated The poetry is deliberate, of course. It's done in the style of memorable first lines. They're still daft not to notice the sand slithering around. How are you AnneA? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:49
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I'm fine, thank you. Had a day's supply teaching, yesterday, which leaves me in a slightly less dire financial position. And there is hope for more next week. And yes, it's cold - but also bright and clear. The workmen on the new house behind mine have reached the roof. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:50
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The way She talks to Chasgo...reminds me of how she dealt with Rai, before he went rogue. Do you think She and he... no, surely not? This is class brush-off. and no, I don't think he made it past first base. STILL have to finish my story with Rai. One day, when I'm not busy. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:50
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I'm sure they noticed the sand moving, but couldn't believe that it was alive. I also think the duff poetry was deliberate. Don Keller reminds me of a W.H. Auden poem called Who's Who, about a 'great man', who, says the poem in shocked tones, loved someone very ordinary, who didn't appreciate him. And this is what Keller makes me think of - presumably a good officer, as he is in command, but nothing remarkable in any way - even a mediocre poet. But, inexplicably, the majestic Servalan's one great love. https://genius.com/W-h-auden-whos-who...-annotated I don't think he's so much her one great love, as he is possibly the first - and the one that got away (She would not be best pleased). I wrote a ficlet about it once. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:51
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The way She talks to Chasgo...reminds me of how she dealt with Rai, before he went rogue. Do you think She and he... no, surely not? Do you not think that this is a general policy on her part with young officers - suggest to them that they might be on a promise, then act on it as time, policy and inclination dictate? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:52
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I'm fine, thank you. Had a day's supply teaching, yesterday, which leaves me in a slightly less dire financial position. And there is hope for more next week. And yes, it's cold - but also bright and clear. The workmen on the new house behind mine have reached the roof. Cash is always good, especially when there's a promise of more. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:53
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I'm sure they noticed the sand moving, but couldn't believe that it was alive. I also think the duff poetry was deliberate. Don Keller reminds me of a W.H. Auden poem called Who's Who, about a 'great man', who, says the poem in shocked tones, loved someone very ordinary, who didn't appreciate him. And this is what Keller makes me think of - presumably a good officer, as he is in command, but nothing remarkable in any way - even a mediocre poet. But, inexplicably, the majestic Servalan's one great love. https://genius.com/W-h-auden-whos-who...-annotated I don't think he's so much her one great love, as he is possibly the first - and the one that got away (She would not be best pleased). I wrote a ficlet about it once. I think that is probably what made him The One in her eyes - that he rejected her. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:53
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I'm fine, thank you. Had a day's supply teaching, yesterday, which leaves me in a slightly less dire financial position. And there is hope for more next week. And yes, it's cold - but also bright and clear. The workmen on the new house behind mine have reached the roof. Cash is always good, especially when there's a promise of more. Well, I can now afford Christmas presents . . . |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:53
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The way She talks to Chasgo...reminds me of how she dealt with Rai, before he went rogue. Do you think She and he... no, surely not? Do you not think that this is a general policy on her part with young officers - suggest to them that they might be on a promise, then act on it as time, policy and inclination dictate? Only doing what blokes have been doing since time immemorial. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:54
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The way She talks to Chasgo...reminds me of how she dealt with Rai, before he went rogue. Do you think She and he... no, surely not? Do you not think that this is a general policy on her part with young officers - suggest to them that they might be on a promise, then act on it as time, policy and inclination dictate? Only doing what blokes have been doing since time immemorial. Exactly. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 25-11-2023 09:54
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I'm fine, thank you. Had a day's supply teaching, yesterday, which leaves me in a slightly less dire financial position. And there is hope for more next week. And yes, it's cold - but also bright and clear. The workmen on the new house behind mine have reached the roof. Cash is always good, especially when there's a promise of more. Well, I can now afford Christmas presents . . . I know the feeling. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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