I'm afraid that i must take a medical leave of absence from my leadership of the International League of Pedants [goats.com]. On December 8th, i underwent major brain surgery to remove what is believed to be the largest cyst ever found on a brain stem. A few details are in my Livejournal [livejournal.com]. I have plenty of fascinating stories (at least to me) to tell, but i still can't use the computer long enough to tell them.

Nevertheless, i am sanguine in my outlook not only for myself, but for the ILoP during my convalescence.

p.s. Yes, Mark, you can wear the cape but be careful since i just had it cleaned.

Yes, Mark, you can wear the cape but be careful since i just had it cleaned.

We haven't see that spirit here since...

Well, it's been a while since he posted.

Good luck with your brain.

A shame. That very cyst was what was giving you those precognitive abilities.

If your shaven head is cold, let me know which cap [goats.com] you like and we'll have one sent out to you, on the house. Feel better soon and keep us up to date on your recovery.

In Response to jon (#23679):

That very cyst was what was giving you those precognitive abilities.

I think he has kept it in a jar and it talks to him. He uses it as a lucky charm in his poker games.

How else do you think he could afford to buy the cape?

Give me a hat size and I'll knit you a toque.

In Response to jon (#23679):

Hmmm... I think there needs to be a new cap:

"My brain is broken" [livejournal.com]

In Response to jon (#23679):

Wow, you really don't need to do that, especially considering the generosity you've given me in the past. Anyway, if you insist, i'll take the "Black knit hat with Porate Monkey Robot Skull. [goats.com]"

As all can see, my pedantry skills remain quite powerful lest anyone considers staging a coup in my absence.

Thanks all.

In Response to Robonun (#23688):

7 3/4, so perhaps that's more knitting than you bargained for...

In Response to luvrhino (#23694):

There is no Black knit hat with Porate Monkey Robot Skull.

Regardless, may your recovery be swift and victorious.

In Response to themysticalone (#23696):

And I've been called cold hearted.

The man has had BRAIN SURGERY.

A little bit of slack for spelling/typos would not be uncalled for here.

Even for Ken.

In Response to luvrhino (#23694):

I do insist. Keep an eye out in the mail for it.

But not literally.

In Response to themysticalone (#23696):

There is no Black knit hat with Porate Monkey Robot Skull.

I beg to differ. If you follow the link, you will find that the item description is, indeed, for a "Porate" Monkey Robot Skull. Our exalted leader's pedantry skills are fully intact.
 

I'll just be quiet about the 'Pendantry' subject, then.

Which reminds me, has any work ever been done on a Ladies' Auxiliary? I seem to remember not having been considered for membership of the ILoP largely because of my boobies. And since I'm not about to chop those off...

In Response to zamphir (#23697):

I thought he would appreciate the attempt at pedantry even if I was wrong (or maybe especially because of it). Sorry if I stepped on toes. I wish him well no matter what.

In Response to gtyrrell (#23699):

It clearly says "pirate" from where I'm sitting. I think you may have been had.

In Response to luvrhino (#23694):

Porate

You are still my hero, I was wondering if the cyst was the one I worshipped but apparently not.

Unless it told you to say that.

In Response to unFalln (#23702):

Black knit hat with Porate Monkey Robot Skull (as seen..

In Response to unFalln (#23702):

Just in case someone fixes it:



You should know better than to dispute the Poobah ;-)

In Response to Teledildonix (#23706):

Though i am legally unable to act on such ILoP issues during my leave, rest assured that, like the German legend of St. Nicholas and his grotesque alter-ego Knecht Ruprecht/Krampus/Pelzebock, my minions have taken note who has been naughty and who has been nice and appropriate measures shall be taken in due course.

I Remain, Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant,
me

In Response to sakuruth (#23700):

The precept "If you're not going to bring enough for everyone, don't bring any at all!" [goats.com] applies to the ILoP in the same way it does at the Peculier and your finest hardware stores.

Rest assured that there are ILoP mammologists on call qualified and willing to assess your boobies. Said doyen(ne) shall then determine and execute a plan of action on them.

In Response to luvrhino (#23715):

Zamphir's already commented at various points - the history is there. And I'm too fucking lazy (not drunk, all we have is crap beer!) to go look up any of the links. Someone else can do it and feel good about themselves for doing so.

Besides, as the local chapter of Josh's fraternity can attest, I share my boobies nicely.