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Eönwë · 04-21-2008, 03:53 PM

Yum, a magical sandwich. That was probably one of my favourite P&As.

Also, good luck with the surgery.

Brinniel · 04-22-2008, 06:59 PM

Haha, after Lommy stuck her head in that cannon I said to her, "Now I'm sure Hookbill will come up with a lovely story to go along with that picture in the Downer."
Her response: Oh no....

Oh, and a comment about one of the previous week's sub-headlines:

Quote:

Pandas invented sneezing say environmentalists

I couldn't help but be reminded of this video.

Nerwen · 04-22-2008, 11:49 PM

Best wishes, Hookbill. I must say, you're being very brave about this operation-thing. The one time I had (extremely minor) surgery, I was a total wimp.

the phantom · 04-23-2008, 12:08 AM

Yes, best of luck, Hookbill. Tell the operators that they have to do everything perfectly. I mean- surely they understand how important The Downer is to the world. They wouldn't dare to damage its publisher/ editor/ chief writer/ lead reporter/ owner/ printer!

the phantom · 04-23-2008, 12:10 AM

Oh, and Nerwen- rumor has it that you will be featured in an article here in a week or two.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-23-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen

Best wishes, Hookbill. I must say, you're being very brave about this operation-thing. The one time I had (extremely minor) surgery, I was a total wimp.

There really is only one thing going through my mind about it...

Lhunardawen · 04-23-2008, 05:24 AM

Oh come now, Hookbill, don't be so pessimistic! Even the worst surgeons known to humankind will be experts compared to Alien.

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!

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.

04-21-2008, 03:53 PM	#1
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Yum, a magical sandwich. That was probably one of my favourite P&As. Also, good luck with the surgery. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place Last edited by Eönwë; 04-22-2008 at 02:27 PM.

04-22-2008, 11:49 PM	#3
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Best wishes, Hookbill. I must say, you're being very brave about this operation-thing. The one time I had (extremely minor) surgery, I was a total wimp. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

04-23-2008, 12:08 AM	#4
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Yes, best of luck, Hookbill. Tell the operators that they have to do everything perfectly. I mean- surely they understand how important The Downer is to the world. They wouldn't dare to damage its publisher/ editor/ chief writer/ lead reporter/ owner/ printer! __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

04-23-2008, 12:10 AM	#5
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Oh, and Nerwen- rumor has it that you will be featured in an article here in a week or two. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

04-25-2008, 09:49 AM	#8
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.

04-23-2008, 05:24 AM	#7
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Oh come now, Hookbill, don't be so pessimistic! Even the worst surgeons known to humankind will be experts compared to Alien.

04-27-2008, 05:24 PM	#9
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...