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A Pedestal on Which to Rest

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27 January 2011, 03:12 AM
dandelion
A Pedestal on Which to Rest
Who can resist the name?

http://www.touchofclass.com/pr...l.do?sortby=ourPicks
27 January 2011, 12:22 PM
philnic
Link doesn't work Frowner


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27 January 2011, 03:15 PM
Doug Spaulding
It works here in Ameri-cay.


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27 January 2011, 08:29 PM
fanboy
Nice, all it needs are a few soul jack-o-lanterns hanging off it.
28 January 2011, 12:39 AM
philnic
quote:
Originally posted by Doug Spaulding:
It works here in Ameri-cay.


Must contain highly sensitive information. I just get "ACCESS DENIED" when I try that link. Tried it on two computers on two different networks.


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28 January 2011, 02:44 AM
dandelion
Bradbury Pedestal.



There is also a Bradbury fireplace screen (appropriately flanked by lions, probably sold separately), wall mirror, and wall sconce.
28 January 2011, 06:38 AM
Doug Spaulding
quote:
Originally posted by philnic:
Must contain highly sensitive information. I just get "ACCESS DENIED" when I try that link.

You Britons must not have the security clearance necessary to view household accouterments and trappings.


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28 January 2011, 08:55 AM
philnic
Thanks, dandelion. When I think of putting Ray Bradbury on a pedestal, that's not quite how I picture it!


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28 January 2011, 08:56 AM
philnic
quote:
Originally posted by Doug Spaulding:
You Britons must not have the security clearance necessary to view household accouterments and trappings.


Accouterments is a good word. Well, not really a word, but it's good.


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28 January 2011, 12:35 PM
Doug Spaulding
quote:
Originally posted by philnic:
Accouterments is a good word. Well, not really a word, but it's good.

Is too a word! Although I can understand how I would cause confusion by using the American spelling! So unlike me.


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28 January 2011, 03:32 PM
philnic
quote:
Originally posted by Doug Spaulding:
...Is too a word!...


Only in your language! We Brits have a similar, but different, word. Razzer


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28 January 2011, 03:55 PM
Doug Spaulding
quote:
Originally posted by philnic:
Only in your language! We Brits have a similar, but different, word. Razzer

Hey - I speak American! Big Grin

Thanks, jkt! rabradbury is a good word.


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28 January 2011, 09:11 PM
dandelion
quote:
Originally posted by philnic:
Thanks, dandelion. When I think of putting Ray Bradbury on a pedestal, that's not quite how I picture it!


For one, it wouldn't hold a fraction of his books, even in paperback.

On the other hand, this would go on it perfect:

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29 January 2011, 02:10 AM
philnic
quote:
Originally posted by Doug Spaulding:
Hey - I speak American! Big Grin


I believe it was the great Homer J. Simpson who said, "English? Who needs that? I'm never going to England!"


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29 January 2011, 02:12 AM
philnic
quote:
Originally posted by dandelion:
...On the other hand, this would go on it perfect...


How to render an innocent cherub into something fightening! This belong in Día de los Muertos along with these:




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