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Modestly introducing Tallis Steelyard (Now nominated!)
He's a good boy :)
I take it that the concept of AI has not reached Port Naain yet.
Gingerlily - Mistress Lantern wrote: "I take it that the concept of AI has not reached Port Naain yet."They're probably a bit too urban, although there is no reason why they cannot develop the idea
"Although the application of artificial insemination is comparatively new, the concept is old. There is evidence that the method was known and perhaps used by Arab horse breeders about 1300 A. D. However,
the first authentic account of its use in mammals was by an Italian,
Spallanzani, who successfully inseminated a bitch about 1780. This
result was confirmed in 1782 by Pierre Eossi, who took the special
precaution of keeping the bitch under lock and key throughout the
entire heat period. "
I did think it had been around a while, not that long though.
I remember reading about the Arab stuff (which might have been in Arab Spain) a long time ago in the world before internet :-)Pierre Eossi I'd never heard of
I didn't even know about the arabs.I did wonder when I write AI if you would think I was talking about Artificial Intelligence, but then I remembered that you were a farmer, and would know what I meant :) And I seriously doubt they would be in to robotics!
I never even thought about artificial intelligence until I tried using google to find the quote I wanted :-)
erudite? isn't that a type of adhesive?
Gingerlily - Mistress Lantern wrote: "erudite? isn't that a type of adhesive?"You're thinking of 'Stick to them like glue' Harold Ite, who played fullback for Hamilton Academicals back in the 40s.
It that the Harold Ite who wouldn't move away from the goalposts? And when they forced him to, the goalposts came with him? Hence originating the phase 'He's always moving the goalposts'.
Gingerlily - Mistress Lantern wrote: "It that the Harold Ite who wouldn't move away from the goalposts? And when they forced him to, the goalposts came with him? Hence originating the phase 'He's always moving the goalposts'."the very same, which meant that the referees insisted that if he moved at all it was along the goal line
Somebody wrote a song about it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHF9i...
And he was also very fond of hot curries, So he got the nickname 'Ring of Fire'.
Yes, and his son sued him for emotional damage...
Gingerlily - Mistress Lantern wrote: "Yes, and his son sued him for emotional damage..."well you would wouldn't you.
Funnily enough Tallis has just written something about being out of touch and not understanding modern stuff, I'll have to get it posted at some point :-)
I always think 'Lady Bouncycastle' when I see that phrase.
which in turn might encourage a chap to ask if the lady was suitably pneumatic!
I hear she has a mean right hook, and a lack of patience with rude questions...http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2...
One of the pictures I decided not to use for the adventures of Tallis Steelyard
There is only so much my readers could cope with
And Tallis knows to avoid a lady who can fell a man with a punch.
there's a fair few of them about. He mixes with a lot of dangerous ladies. remember https://tallissteelyard.wordpress.com...
yes, but I kind of doubt that the lady in the picture is an Urlan knight.
Hah, that idiot would be terrified if faced with a modern woman! He would probably wet his cream coloured breeches.
a serious problem for the younger and more impressionable maleBut a mature poet takes it all in his stride
And knows when not to wear cream coloured breeches!
AbsolutelyBrown corduroy serves well enough in most circumstances!
And hides the odd mud splatter. Or worse...
absolutely, elegant under even the most trying circumstances!
Whereas Mr Butterdrawers above would have a massive laundry bill.
Gingerlily - Mistress Lantern wrote: "Whereas Mr Butterdrawers above would have a massive laundry bill."absolutely
a true poet always dresses appropriately, which includes sensible shoes you can run it :-)
wrap yourself in the blanket that's lying across the chair behind you
Wait. Blanket? *slowly turns round*
Where did that come from? And why is it moving?
Hellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllpppppp!
Excellent, Jim!I've been wondering if there's a story to how Tallis and Shena met? Or have I missed that?
Elizabeth wrote: "Excellent, Jim!I've been wondering if there's a story to how Tallis and Shena met? Or have I missed that?"
there is indeed.
Chapter 8, The course of true love
appearing in "Tallis Steelyard, a harsh winter and other stories."
I'm currently at the editing stage.
This story isn't one that appeared on the blog :-)
Oooooohhh exciting!!!
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