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# RIP Mysterious World Bloke

Rendezvous with Rama is still one of my favourite books ever. Shame about the sequels.
(I helped save b3ta! Smallbrainfield, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:04, archived)
# He was a Terminator?
Woo!
(I helped save b3ta! Mstandot I suppose I should post more often., Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:05, archived)
# No no no
The crystal skull thing was the logo of sorts of his TV series "The Mysterious World of Arthur C Clarke", and "Arthur C Clarke's World of Strange Powers". I might still have the books somewhere at home actually - must have a look tonight.
(nasalhair The Twix guy!, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:07, archived)
# o rly!!!
I never knew that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


/sarcasm mode off now
(I helped save b3ta! Mstandot I suppose I should post more often., Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:08, archived)
# It was some kinda inca artifact iirc
and was supposedly cursed... WOOOoooOOOoooOOOoo
(I helped save b3ta! Hamster Trippin' aka Mr. Titts, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:14, archived)
# but actually made in the 1930s in germany
(I helped save b3ta! WHTRZ Corp dosen't like the sound of Rupert watching porn, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:33, archived)
# oh
...it's still cursed though... WOOoooOOOOoooOOOoooOOOooo
bloody wikipedia nazis :)
(I helped save b3ta! Hamster Trippin' aka Mr. Titts, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:37, archived)
# Don't be scared!
its not a ghost, just Hamster typings lots of "o"s and alternating between small case and upper case
(I helped save b3ta! WHTRZ Corp dosen't like the sound of Rupert watching porn, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:42, archived)
# like this?
WWwwWwWOOooOoOooOOoooOOoOooooOoOooOOoooOOOoOoOOoOoOooOooOoooOoOOOOoOoOOOooOoooOOoOOooOoOoOoOoOooOOooOOooOOOOoOOooOOoooOooOoOooooOoooOOOOoOoOo!!!!!!
(I helped save b3ta! crazyjude is very happy with happytoast and his skill, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:46, archived)
# ARRGH!
*scares*
(I helped save b3ta! WHTRZ Corp dosen't like the sound of Rupert watching porn, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:46, archived)
# similar
but subtely different
(I helped save b3ta! Prof UnderCover evitable, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:48, archived)
# So, cursed in a different way, then?
(I helped save b3ta! J Peasemould Gruntfuttock Alpha Mike Foxtrot, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:37, archived)
# ok, maybe not the 1930s germany then
but defiantely 20th century, somewhere in Europe.

What do I look like, an archeomolologist?
(I helped save b3ta! WHTRZ Corp dosen't like the sound of Rupert watching porn, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:43, archived)
# those wacky germans!
(I helped save b3ta! ivesb Highly specialised Clinical Physiologist crapbag, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:43, archived)
# they did go particularly wacky in the 30s didn't they?
I would go as far as "mental" to be honest
(I helped save b3ta! WHTRZ Corp dosen't like the sound of Rupert watching porn, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:44, archived)
# is it the same crystal skull as will be featured in the forthcoming IJ movie?
(I helped save b3ta! mutster101 fell over, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:40, archived)
# yes
(I helped save b3ta! WHTRZ Corp dosen't like the sound of Rupert watching porn, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:41, archived)
# mm strange powders
*snorts*
(I helped save b3ta! Mighty Nibus who dares gins | @nibus, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:18, archived)
# Awww!
He was one of my favourite nutters . . .

(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:10, archived)
# DAVE!
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:11, archived)
# Hello
apparently bowler hats are due a come-back . . . I didn't know they went away


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:13, archived)
# Oh aye
you'd hate it if they did though, damn fashionables ;)

*worms way in for a cuddle*
/feeling emotive
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:16, archived)
# *opens arms*
(I helped save b3ta! Aphex The Mink Snackless, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:17, archived)
# *slaps minky out the way*


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:18, archived)
# me second!
she is me mam after all!
(I helped save b3ta! ivesb Highly specialised Clinical Physiologist crapbag, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:24, archived)
# *50p*
now I don't wanna see you for at least two hours m'kay?


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:27, archived)
# *strolls off to opium den*
(I helped save b3ta! ivesb Highly specialised Clinical Physiologist crapbag, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:33, archived)
# *mumhugs*
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:34, archived)
# i don't think there's any need
she don't want my arms

*bawls*
(I helped save b3ta! Aphex The Mink Snackless, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:27, archived)
# I nearly said 'because they're too short'
meaning that mink have ickle legs but could've been easily mis-construed that your arms wouldn't fit around Jessie . . . good job I din't say that in't it?


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:30, archived)
# *wipes sweat from brow*
close one
(I helped save b3ta! Aphex The Mink Snackless, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:31, archived)
# Just makes me more cuddly :p
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:35, archived)
# *cuddles with consumate ease
despite having only average length arms*


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:38, archived)
# Awww
Thanks :)

Sorry, I got distracted off the board and only just checked back
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:33, archived)
# M' Lady
*genuflects*
(I helped save b3ta! Prof UnderCover evitable, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:19, archived)
# 'lo sir!
I'm off to lunch now

YAY :D
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:36, archived)
# Good'ning, sir.
(I helped save b3ta! Ttssattsr, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:12, archived)
# *salutes lazilly*
as you were . . .


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:13, archived)
# *removes pants*
(I helped save b3ta! Prof UnderCover evitable, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:18, archived)
# PA-ANNNNNCE
wait for it wait for it . . .

HUP!!


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:20, archived)
# *stands to attention*
... I miss Debbil
(I helped save b3ta! Prof UnderCover evitable, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:21, archived)
# *measures*
You must've answered half a spam e-mail . . .


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:22, archived)
# you're using your ruler from the wrong end
(I helped save b3ta! Prof UnderCover evitable, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:24, archived)
# oh yeah, silly me
silly me*rotates 1'' ruler by 180º*


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:25, archived)
# Ning!
/nings to the max
(I helped save b3ta! Smallbrainfield, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:15, archived)
# RAD!
*awes*


(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:18, archived)
# read Rama 2, very odd
Still, top bloke and will be missed :(

Reading "Pandora's Star" at the mo, awesome stuff (not enough pictures though)
(I helped save b3ta! Jeccius Steam Borderlands 2 junkie, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:25, archived)
# Pandoras Star is ace, as is the sequel
And The Dreaming Void is good, too.

The Rama sequels completely missed the point of the original novel by explaining what Rama was for. I just pretend they were never written.

/pretends furiously
(I helped save b3ta! Smallbrainfield, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:30, archived)
# got the Judas book ready and waiting
....and indeed this book is superb. Literally 60 pages to go, should finish by this afternoon.
(I helped save b3ta! Jeccius Steam Borderlands 2 junkie, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:32, archived)
# i preferred the other 3 of the rama series...
Great author, will really be missed.
(I helped save b3ta! sudo is bored, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:36, archived)
# This is worth your time, as well...in terms of further reading -
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Light_of_Other_Days
(I helped save b3ta! J Peasemould Gruntfuttock Alpha Mike Foxtrot, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 11:39, archived)
# I was genuinely upset when I heard he'd pegged it
I'm a bit fussy about sci-fi books but he was one of the best.

I assume someone's already done an image of a grave with a monolith for a gravestone etc etc?
(I helped save b3ta! shrinking man Been away a while, time I ventured back, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 12:04, archived)
# I had forgotten all about his mysterious world
it were fuckin great.
(I helped save b3ta! Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 12:05, archived)
# yeah, what was the deal with those crystal skulls?
 
had the book an' everything
(I helped save b3ta! Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat, Wed 19 Mar 2008, 12:54, archived)