TeePee

[MathGirl]

The other day I bought every Terry Pratchett title the local B Dalton had, and that came to two large sacks and almost
$250. I intended to put them on the shelf and just have them around. Now I'm reading a book every day, and I can't seem to stop. I started with Night Watch, and now I'm on the third Witches book. Last night, I awakened in the middle of a dream about playing Cripple Mister Onion. I'm even tempted to make up verses to the Hedgehog Song.

I am seriously questioning my sanity, and I'm wondering if there are any support groups for suffers of pratchetitis, or whatever it is I've contracted.
Dwarfishly,
MG

 

[minsue]

I'm so very disappointed. By the title, I was hoping for something a bit more scatological.

 

[raphy]

The other day I bought every Terry Pratchett title the local B Dalton had, and that came to two large sacks and almost
$250. I intended to put them on the shelf and just have them around. Now I'm reading a book every day, and I can't seem to stop. I started with Night Watch, and now I'm on the third Witches book. Last night, I awakened in the middle of a dream about playing Cripple Mister Onion. I'm even tempted to make up verses to the Hedgehog Song.

I am seriously questioning my sanity, and I'm wondering if there are any support groups for suffers of pratchetitis, or whatever it is I've contracted.
Dwarfishly,
MG

Alas, I don't think so.

I suffer from the same disease.

And I've infected whisper with it, too. (She's just started Thief of Time)

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

Just for a second I thought I remembered an annual Christmas benefit that was held for Pratchett sufferers, but then I remembered it was called the Cratchit’s.

Possibly reading some Harry Potter might help. It could act as an anodyne.



Sidebar to minisue: In order for the thread to qualify as scatological, would it not have to be titled “PooPee?”

 

[minsue]

Sidebar to minisue: In order for the thread to qualify as scatological, would it not have to be titled “PooPee?”

Just making my own odd little mental leap from TeePee (toilet paper) to PooPee. These mental leaps of mine happen often, especially when MG is involved.

 

[Xelebes]

I'm so very disappointed. By the title, I was hoping for something a bit more scatological.

Or about Aboriginal American pre-Columbian residences.

Or about Drum and Bass artist TeeBee but that would be stretching it a bit.

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

Minsue,

At MathGirl’s instruction, I conducted several searches using ( blush ) “garderobe” and “four foot BM” as the subject.

So, I can assure you, I DO know what you mean.

 

[minsue]

Minsue,

At MathGirl’s instruction, I conducted several searches using ( blush ) “garderobe” and “four foot BM” as the subject.

So, I can assure you, I DO know what you mean.

Now you know why we missed her so while she was gone!

 

[Guest]

I am seriously questioning my sanity, and I'm wondering if there are any support groups for suffers of pratchetitis, or whatever it is I've contracted.

Dear Maths,

What's the problem? There are much worse addictions. Are you really suffering? I find that hard to believe. Go with it, you deserve the escape. Just check in here and let us know you're lucid, even if only intermittently.

hopefully helpfully, Perdita

p.s. never question your sanity, no one will answer.

p.p.s. Gauche is a Pratchettaholic too, he seems pretty sane.

 

[MathGirl]

So, I can assure you, I DO know what you mean.

Dear Virt,
That statement merely emphasizes that you DO NOT, in fact, know what I mean.
Regretfully,
MG
Ps. Don't despair.
Pps. Don't despair too much.
Ppps. A modicum of despair would probably be appropriate.

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

Originally posted by MathGirl Dear Virt,
That statement merely emphasizes that you DO NOT, in fact, know what I mean.
Regretfully,
MG
Ps. Don't despair.
Pps. Don't despair too much.
Ppps. A modicum of despair would probably be appropriate.

Dear Ma,

The ”I” in that quote: “I DO know what you mean,” referred to a statement made by minsue.

Are your post scriptums pre- or post-excrementory observations?

( I mean to say, were you, or were you not, full of it at the time? )

 

[Guest]

Wow, VB, here's hoping Maths takes your newbieness into consideration.

good luck, Perdita

 

[MathGirl]

Wow, VB, here's hoping Maths takes your newbieness into consideration.

Dear Perdita,
Don't worry. This is the new, kinder, gentler me.
Wimpishly,
MG

 

[Svenskaflicka]

I can't see what the problem is - I love Terry Pratchett's books, and it causes me no suffering whatsoever - except for the sad fact that I've finished all the books in the library, and NEED more!!!

But I agree, a healthy dose of Harry Potter would do you good, MG.

 

[Guest]

Dear Perdita, Don't worry. This is the new, kinder, gentler me. Wimpishly, MG

NOOOOOooooooooooo!!! Aw, Maths, don't wimp out on me. I need your bile and strength.

Seriously, Perdita

 

[Guest]

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Don't worry, Perdita, it's just a transition. MG needs to get back in the habit, and then she'll be back to being our beloved sheep-loving, garderobe-hiding, four-feet-turd-making self!

 

[Guest]

... she'll be back to being our beloved ... garderobe-hiding, four-feet-turd-making self

Um, Svenska, those are the bits of the itty bitty one I don't appreciate. She knows it too. But now that I've suffered through the absence of her, I guess I'll put up with anything (except a kind and gentle MG).

Perdita

 

[Svenskaflicka]

I'm not very fond of the garderobes and their contents either, but I like the sheep references. And I can talk Terry Pratchett with her for ages - she's the one who got me hooked on them!

 

[Guest]

Svenskamou, I did not include the sheep in what I find distasteful. I gave her the sheep AVs ya know. P.

 

[Svenskaflicka]

No-one can help but like the sheep.

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

No-one can help but like the sheep.

But NOT to the point of molestation!

 

[Guest]

But NOT to the point of molestation!

Aw, Virtu, you haven't met Pops I see. Be patient.

Perdita

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

Ms Perdita,

So, who is Pops?

MathGirl's father — PopQuiz”

 

[Guest]

Dear Maths,

TP was online last week answering questions cyberly live. Here is the transcript. Let me know if you think I should read it.

sceptically, Perdita


Pratchett online