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Or perhaps more accurately, my death.

I'm off to Hong Kong this weekend (expect updates from Necropolis) but I have this sneaking suspicion that, before I board the plane home I will be assasinated by a time traveller (fresh from strangling Hitler at birth).  Okay, okay, I understand it would prevent the spread of the plague that will wipe out all mankind, but this kind of time paradox defying justice is a bit harsh, don't you think?

I'm not sure what the twist is yet, but I can promise that it will end, 'Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo'.
 

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No, no, its...


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Oh, alright then, just for you.

"not sure what the twist is yet"

That'd get you eaten alive at Pitchfest.
:-)

- Trout

Of course, it could be that after I have dodged the plague weakened visitor from the future, losing him the scotch aisles of the duty free shop, I am detained at Her Majesty's Pleasure as a health risk.

Although, in this Grant Morrison-esque nightmare world I am conjuring, Her Pleasure has a lot to do with Black Rod.

'Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!'

Wow. Sure puts my mental problems in perspective...

erm... i say.. all the best on yur trip there aj. come back in onec piece to tell us all about it.. tho of course you might have to leave a phone message in the past to order the taxi, haz-chem suit & poke of chips for the way home.

Anyway my lifes far more shocking. A&E monday night injured juve, Tuesday night violent pschopathic drugg crazed youth smashes things up around my place, including a car, much traumatised teens & fighting to restrain him, damage, no sleep; wednesday?, why police statements all day...what fun.
brilliant wonder what tomorrow will bring...

bags of sympathy anyone?
fraught Bou.

Big bags of sympathy for you, Bou, that's some real shitty stuff there :(

why thankyou kind sir !

Bloody hell, Bou!*

And there was me wanting to move to the countryside.

Hope you're okay, and the kids too.
(Ask the police to ask the court to award you compensation. He has to pay it back in bits, then eventually you get a lump sum. If he doesn't pay it, he goes to jail.)

- Sympathetic Trout







* Who is not the Queen

Bou, you be bloody careful out there!

I saw a cyclist get hit by a car today, it was not very nice.

aj: love the icon!

Yes Bou, but where's the twist.  I would think that your life would merit a multi-part epic rather than a throw-away humour 5-pager.

Actually, the above is an expression of my sympathy (and admiration for the people who do a job I proved I didn't have the cojones to do) in a comic book life-translation kind of way.  But is this all life at the sharp end of public service or did some of this trouble come looking for you?

your on your way over here??to ASIA
to HONG KONG
(no offence hi-ex, but you know what i mean)
trust me why oh why you want to come at this time i can not understand.

still the plane will be empty as will the shops the buses,tourist spots and if you do have an accident, well lets just say dont go to the hospital eh.
 so whats for the next holiday then?the ebola ridden regions of africa?

serious thing now.
bring with you high end surgical masks.they are currently in high demand and VERY EXPENSIVE at this time,
i am not winding you up.its getting very serious out here.
we need to keep all boarders in safe condition.

would you like to be cremated with your progs or shall i send my name and address to your next of kin with a cheque.:~>

My father lives in Hong Kong, and I respect him as a pretty intelligent man, and he says 'come'.  Plus, I have been reading through WHO reports and the like, and I am of the opinion that the threat is being overblown (though appreciate that as you live in Singapore you will have a different perspective).  In Hong Kong, around 300 people a month die of pneumonia.  20 people have died from SARS in about 3.  The city has a population approaching that of London.  According to doctor friends, in London some people's housing conditions are so bad we have a real live TB epidemic brewing.  There are more than 20 deaths from TB in London over the same time period.  Shit - I'm catching my plane from London!!

I understand that SARS is a nasty bug.  But, if this continue the way they are, I still have more chance of dying in the taxi.  

Of course, I might find myself eating my words - through an IV drip!

well if you are on your way. HAVE A GREAT TIME.
if its your first time.it never fails to live up to all you expect it too. if its not.then you know what i mean.

i love HK, my second fave asain city after Bangkok.
totally wacky and fun.best bars in the region.greatest shopping in the world.finest food on the planet.
have a great holiday.

My youngest brother is in Hong Kong at the moment, and he doesn't feel at risk because most of the deaths have been the old and infirm. A local workmate of his isn't afraid for himself, but the risk he would pose to his parents if he caught it. Also, everyone is being hyper-careful and not coming in to work at the slightest hint of a cold.

Wake

I planning on painting up my mask like a Justice Department repirator - they're just the right shape.  Can someone post a picture just to remind me of the design?  

I will be wearing a surgical mask - though there seems a debate over whether they are much use in stopping you from getting the virus.

My progs?  No - please don't burn them!  If I do not come back from this jouney, I want all my comics distributed to poor orphan children through a library set up in my memory.

hey barty boy... all the best luck in travelly..
my tale is truely a multi parter, as the psychotic teen came back last night for more vandalism, this time i talked him down & managed to get his parents. turns out hes getting charged anywey. his dads offering to pay, but thats not really the point at the mo' i'd rather know he was getting medical help & we were safe in our beds. No this is not part of job, this is crazy shit in my world at home, which sucks. strangely enough i'm not at work but pacing the perimeter for next attack.
care in community? drugs? wow, poor boy, poor parents what a mess ! my poor head!