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Hookbill the Goomba · 04-25-2008, 09:49 AM

I went to the hospital for a 'pre-op' thingy-me-bob and got some news..
They say that the whole thing will be over very quickly; I'll go into the hospital on Tuesday and wait until I go to theatre either Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. I will very likely be able to go home on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.
Why am I telling you this?
Because the NEW Phantom and Alien cartoon is set for release on Thursday (the Barrow Birthday) and I want to be here to post it. Although, if things go wrong, I may ask my brother to post it up in some way or another. I don't know.

So, that's the long and short o' it. Risk of death 0.02%, risk of annoyance 97.3%

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-27-2008, 05:24 PM

Once again I lack the ability to fall asleep, so for some of you this Downer may be a day early or whatever. But it is technically Monday here in Blighty...

More thanks to the phantom for the second story and mini headlines.

This week, Alien goes magic... I should have given him his pointy hat again.

Moreover, we are 5 weeks away from week 100!!! If you have anything you would like included in the extra special, five page edition of The Downer, then PM it to me. You can send; pictures, 5-600 word articles, puzzles or even little cartoons (not P&A, mind... They're MINE!).

Also, Oxonmooters, you may also PM me some stuff for the Moot edition. It will be 5 or six pages long as well.

Have fun, peoples!

Groin Redbeard · 04-27-2008, 06:02 PM

Poor Volo!

Still, I'm glad to see that Aganzir is there to carry on his legacy!

That's when you find who your friends are, way'ta go Aganzir (just don't kill me).

I'm thrilled from my toes to my eyebrows, I was mentioned in the Downer!

Thise IS an honor beyond belief!

Best of luck with the surgery Hookbill, I hope all goes well.

P.S. Thank you for describing me as a dwarf, Phantom, I really appreciated that bit!

Nerwen · 04-27-2008, 07:45 PM

Thank you, thank you, Phantom. You have given meaning to my otherwise pointless existence!

Bêthberry · 04-27-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

I went to the hospital for a 'pre-op' thingy-me-bob and got some news..
They say that the whole thing will be over very quickly; I'll go into the hospital on Tuesday and wait until I go to theatre either Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. I will very likely be able to go home on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.
Why am I telling you this?
Because the NEW Phantom and Alien cartoon is set for release on Thursday (the Barrow Birthday) and I want to be here to post it. Although, if things go wrong, I may ask my brother to post it up in some way or another. I don't know.

So, that's the long and short o' it. Risk of death 0.02%, risk of annoyance 97.3%

Here's a little something to while away the hours while you wait for the lights to dim in that theatre, Hookbill: Surgical Theatre. Let's hope that it is critics who have the unkindest cuts.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 04-28-2008, 02:37 AM

About what happened in week 94: I would like a re-match, I am sure the referees where baised.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-28-2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bêthberry

Here's a little something to while away the hours while you wait for the lights to dim in that theatre, Hookbill: Surgical Theatre. Let's hope that it is critics who have the unkindest cuts.

... I think I preferred Alien with a chainsaw.

However, this is the perfect opportunity for people to suggest obituaries to put the paper, isn't it?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 04-28-2008, 11:11 AM

Haha, this time The Downer just totally got me

Especially the Phantom's article and the first five headlines (I experienced an uncontrollable outbreak of laughter when reading that

), and also, the comics!!!

the phantom · 04-28-2008, 12:06 PM

So, did anyone figure out the trivia question? It's a tricky one.

Nerwen and Groin- glad to be of service.

Volo · 04-28-2008, 01:29 PM

This was the first time I read the Downer in the school library and yes, I laughed.

Eönwë · 04-29-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the phantom

So, did anyone figure out the trivia question? It's a tricky one.

It obviously, couldn't be the Witch-King, and I can't think of any other kings so I think I'll go with, erm, Cirdan?

the phantom · 05-04-2008, 08:22 PM

The Grand Admiral of The Downer is temporarily out of action, but so strong is Hookbill's will that even all the doctors in the world cannot stop his printing press.

Special thanks to someone or other for the mini-headlines and second story.

This week Phantom is thankful that Alien's outlandishness has manifest itself in a nondestructive manner.

04-25-2008, 09:49 AM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Urpdoyt I went to the hospital for a 'pre-op' thingy-me-bob and got some news.. They say that the whole thing will be over very quickly; I'll go into the hospital on Tuesday and wait until I go to theatre either Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. I will very likely be able to go home on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. Why am I telling you this? Because the NEW Phantom and Alien cartoon is set for release on Thursday (the Barrow Birthday) and I want to be here to post it. Although, if things go wrong, I may ask my brother to post it up in some way or another. I don't know. So, that's the long and short o' it. Risk of death 0.02%, risk of annoyance 97.3% __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket... Last edited by Hookbill the Goomba; 04-25-2008 at 10:00 AM.

04-27-2008, 05:24 PM	#2
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Once again I lack the ability to fall asleep, so for some of you this Downer may be a day early or whatever. But it is technically Monday here in Blighty... More thanks to the phantom for the second story and mini headlines. This week, Alien goes magic... I should have given him his pointy hat again. Moreover, we are 5 weeks away from week 100!!! If you have anything you would like included in the extra special, five page edition of The Downer, then PM it to me. You can send; pictures, 5-600 word articles, puzzles or even little cartoons (not P&A, mind... They're MINE!). Also, Oxonmooters, you may also PM me some stuff for the Moot edition. It will be 5 or six pages long as well. Have fun, peoples! __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

04-27-2008, 06:02 PM	#3
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Poor Volo! Still, I'm glad to see that Aganzir is there to carry on his legacy! That's when you find who your friends are, way'ta go Aganzir (just don't kill me). I'm thrilled from my toes to my eyebrows, I was mentioned in the Downer! Thise IS an honor beyond belief! Best of luck with the surgery Hookbill, I hope all goes well. P.S. Thank you for describing me as a dwarf, Phantom, I really appreciated that bit! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

04-27-2008, 07:45 PM	#4
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Thank you, thank you, Phantom. You have given meaning to my otherwise pointless existence! __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo. Last edited by Nerwen; 04-27-2008 at 09:30 PM.

04-28-2008, 11:11 AM	#8
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Haha, this time The Downer just totally got me Especially the Phantom's article and the first five headlines (I experienced an uncontrollable outbreak of laughter when reading that ), and also, the comics!!! __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

04-28-2008, 12:06 PM	#9
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	So, did anyone figure out the trivia question? It's a tricky one. Nerwen and Groin- glad to be of service. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

04-28-2008, 01:29 PM	#10
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	This was the first time I read the Downer in the school library and yes, I laughed. __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

05-04-2008, 08:22 PM	#12
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	long live Hookbill... The Grand Admiral of The Downer is temporarily out of action, but so strong is Hookbill's will that even all the doctors in the world cannot stop his printing press. Special thanks to someone or other for the mini-headlines and second story. This week Phantom is thankful that Alien's outlandishness has manifest itself in a nondestructive manner. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.