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Originally posted by coquette
119. The Dark King, gazing over the limpopo, studied the carnage as the white knight, sir poke-a-lot, aka Ken, charged the poor peasants and took out Shadrak, impaling him mercilessly.
"sir poke-a-lot"??????? That's what they called Granny in high school.
Sorry! Carry on Cokie.

GRANNY.

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120. The game was pure tactics now. Doyle was calculating 6 moves deep. The dark forces were playing for the endgame with the better pawn structure. Sheila had a plan. It involved a slight diversion tactic. She sent a text message to the Black Bishop: Father, would you hear my confession plz?

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Originally posted by coquette
120. The game was pure tactics now. Doyle was calculating 6 moves deep. The dark forces were playing for the endgame with the better pawn structure. Sheila had a plan. It involved a slight diversion tactic. She sent a text message to the Black Bishop: Father, would you hear my confession plz?
121. Father O'Malley said, "Of course my child, what is it?" Sheila then put forth her "plan" after which the good Father said, "Very well my dear in order for me to forgive you you must say 10 Hail Marys and promise never again to cross these portals ". Sheila promised to do so . As soon as Black Bishop looked at her last text he immediately forwarded it onto.............

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Originally posted by Great Big Stees
121. Father O'Malley said, "Of course my child, what is it?" Sheila then put forth her "plan" after which the good Father said, "Very well my dear in order for me to forgive you you must say 10 Hail Marys and promise never again to cross these portals ". Sheila promised to do so . As soon as Black Bishop looked at her last text he immediately forwarded it onto.............
122. ... her dear mother in Nebraska.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
122. ... her dear mother in Nebraska.
123. Her mother, an accomplished author and sought after speaker on the lecture circuit, remained active during retirement in civic affairs

and charitable community outreach programs. Her passion, however, was maternal in nature and focused daily on the pride of her life...

an only daughter, Sheila, whom she still lovingly addressed as 'Tink'. The tag had survived from the magical nickname of Tinkerbell in her

childhood and early youth. Sheila's mother was also deeply spiritual and an earnest prayer warrior. Her bold frequent trips to the Throne

of Grace always began with crisp expressions of gratitude and always included petitions for 'wall of fire' protection on her daughter's behalf.

She also prayed for the preservation of the Nation, liberties held dear and the freedoms taken for granted, especially the freedom of speech

and artistic expression... for new generations to enjoy as much as she had in her own incredibly fulfilled life and successful literary career.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
123. Her mother, an accomplished author and sought after speaker on the lecture circuit, remained active during retirement in civic affairs

and charitable community outreach programs. Her passion, however, was maternal in nature and focused daily on the pride of her life...

an only daughter, Sheila, whom she still lovingly addressed as 'Tink'. ...[text shortened]... oy as much as she had in her own incredibly fulfilled life and successful literary career.
124. Now having said that it must be pointed out that "Tinks" mum , after receiving the message from the Black Bishop, went up to her bathroom, filled the tub with warm water and a lavender bubble bath, surrounded the tub with candles, opened the bottle of sleeping pills, washed them down with a dram of a single malt scotch and slid into the tub to await her fate.

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124. She was at peace with her fate. Soft jazz was playing, the candlelight flickers dancing on the flowered wallpaper, sage incense floating in the air. A loud knock was banging at the door . . . maybe . . . it didn't matter . . . nothing mattered any more . . . "HEY OPEN UP IN THERE OPEN UP" . . .. loud yelling knocking pounding ... . . sweet sweet peace .. finally . .. .sinking . . so warm and beautiful.

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Originally posted by coquette
125. She was at peace with her fate. Soft jazz was playing, the candlelight flickers dancing on the flowered wallpaper, sage incense floating in the air. A loud knock was banging at the door . . . maybe . . . it didn't matter . . . nothing mattered any more . . . "HEY OPEN UP IN THERE OPEN UP" . . .. loud yelling knocking pounding ... . . sweet sweet peace .. finally . .. .sinking . . so warm and beautiful.
126.... bringing her to the threshold of 'eternity future', the main focus of our concluding

chapter of the Great 21st Century History Book. Perhaps an illustration may be helpful...




Eternity Past) ---------------------------------------- [time/human history] ---------------------------------------- (Eternity Future

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127. Call 9-1-1 screamed Carlina, she isn't breathing!

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Originally posted by coquette
127. Call 9-1-1 screamed Carlina, she isn't breathing!
128. The brilliant white light seemed so inviting as she made her way towards it. Just as she put her hand out to touch it she felt what seemed like a bolt of electricity course through her body. Her next recollection was that of Tink saying, "Mum what have you done and why a single malt?"

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128. Oh, dear child, it was a Glenmorangie 30 year old single cask bottling, for heaven's sake! And now, why did you interrupt my bath?

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Originally posted by coquette
128. Oh, dear child, it was a Glenmorangie 30 year old single cask bottling, for heaven's sake! And now, why did you interrupt my bath?
129. "Interrupt your bath? Mumsy, they had to pump out your stomach. You took a whole bottle of those damn pills of yours. What are they going to think down at the club when word of this gets out.....and you know it will? I won't be able to set foot in there again. You've ruined my life. I hate you".

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130. How to tell her? How to let her know of the family disgrace? The news will be out tomorrow. Everyone will know. There isn't keeping it a family secret any longer. Dear, the struggle is coming to an end. The dark forces are going to win the estate in a hostile takeover. Your father is trapped, unable to make any meaningful moves. The economy is in total shatters, if you hadn't noticed. I couldn't face the humility. I was sacrificing myself for the greater family good. You would be promoted to the family matriarch and have my insurance money to capitalize the stock and keep our side going.

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131. Ben and Doyle walked in to the room smiling, Ben holding flowers and a sheepish grin on his face. The two women, mother and daughter just glared at them for intruding, then furious with the interruption, then, finally, in exasperation, "WHAT?"

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132. Everything's going to be fine, said Ben. Don't worry.

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