Sunday 14th 2005f August 2005

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Hot

A , posted by Anthony in the early afternoon.

It’s very hot. Hot and humid. This isn’t weather, it’s punishment. I wore a black shirt yesterday. It was a light shirt, but it was still a very bad idea. I could smell myself cooking.

I was trying to go on a training J-Walk. I wasn’t being trained, I just wanted to check it out. But I didn’t make it. I’m a big fan of the NYC Subway, but there are times when I hate it – hate it with a flaring passion – and this was one of those times. They’re doing a lot of work at the moment, so there are various route changes and restrictions that apply at the weekend. Usually they’re not a problem, but sometimes they can conspire to prevent you from getting you where you’re going.

I just wrote a detailed account of how exctly I was thwarted, but it was really boring so I deleted it. Suffice it say that changes on the 7, N and 5 added up to a very late me. The trains are nicely airconditioned, but the stations are awful in the heat.

The previous night had also involved an extended train journey, but that was acceptable because I had been travelling a long distance. To Coney Island. At Julian’s suggestion I went with he, Lisa and Daniel Treiman (editor of The Brooklynite) to a Cyclones game. I’d never been to a baseball game before. I really enjoyed it. I didn’t really understand it. I’m not into sports, really, which was why this was good. I’ve never attended a sporting event where the crowd was so indifferent to what went on on the field. It was just about hanging out and drinking, and the bizarre things that happened between innings. It was a real funfair atmosphere, although this was probably partly due to the nearby funfair.

After the game we went to look at the fireworks on the beach. I loved this. I’ve never been so close to large fireworks. Loud! We then wandered towards Brighton Beach and ate in a bizarre Russian restaurant, complete with a band playing Russian pop songs and lousy service. And then the epic train ride home. The subway service runs 24 hours, but not equally. Much like the city itself, the subway never sleeps but does get very irregular at two in the morning.

Being in Coney Island at night was cool. The game I’m mostly working on at the moment is partly set there, albeit in 1979, so it was nice to get a look at the real thing. I felt like saying “This is what we fought all night to get back to?” in a vaguely querulous tone as I got off the train, but I didn’t.

I’m getting used to being a full time employee. I was completely freaked out at first, but I’m coming to terms with it. There’s slightly more responsibility, and I’ve been moved to a nicer area with a better system and some new headphones. Aaaargh! No holidays!

Sorry. Health insurance. Regular paycheck.

I’ve started “playing” Second Life. I could see this becoming very addictive. It’s extremely bizarre and enjoyable. I’m Alparthenon Languish, but I haven’t done anything interesting yet. Anybody else out there a resident?

Comments on "Hot"

  1. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2883

    At 3:56 am on Monday 15th 2005f August 2005, Babs blurted

    Even AFTER the rain it’s still ridiculous here. I’m moving to Antarctica, myself.

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    Comment ID: 2884

    At 4:43 pm on Monday 15th 2005f August 2005, JIMI announced

    GONE TO CANADA

    As Anthony is getting lazy with his blog I’ve decided to hijack it, albeit via the “comments” section which isn’t very effective but the struggle must begin somewhere.

    Okay, so… where to start? Well, I moved to Canada in March and settled in Vancouver in April. Am… weather quite nice at the moment…. Er…. that’s about it for now…

    WATCH THIS SPACE. MORE EXCITING ENTRIES TO COME....

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    Comment ID: 2885

    At 8:57 pm on Monday 15th 2005f August 2005, JIMI said

    GONE TO CANADA

    Like the hijack? Feel I should be paid? Cash in non-sequential bills please.

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    Comment ID: 2886

    At 9:44 pm on Monday 15th 2005f August 2005, Anthony was compelled to share

    Not so easy, is it.
    And nobody ever pays.

    Antarctica… tempting, tempting.

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    Comment ID: 2887

    At 10:49 pm on Monday 15th 2005f August 2005, JIMI proclaimed

    GONE TO CANADA
    THE GUERILLA BLOG THAT’S UPDATED DAILY!

    • NEW FEATURE!!! ******************

    COMIC STRIP

    :( Doctor, doctor. I’ve don’t feel so good.
    :) What seems to be the problem?
    :( Well I’ve a terrible pain in my stomach.
    :) Let’s have a look. Bend over.
    ):
    :o Hmmmmmm… I think it’s your colon.

    • NEW FEATURE!!! ******************

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    Comment ID: 2888

    At 10:52 pm on Monday 15th 2005f August 2005, gonetocanada.com inc realised it was important that we all should understand

    LIKE THE COMIC STRIP? THE AUTHOR LIKES MONEY.

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    Comment ID: 2889

    At 5:12 am on Tuesday 16th 2005f August 2005, Peter wrote

    Does everyone in NY still say ‘hot enough for ya?’ EVERY day?

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    Comment ID: 2890

    At 3:23 pm on Tuesday 16th 2005f August 2005, gonetocanada.com inc asserted
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    Tuesday, August 16th 2005.
    _______________________________________________________

    I cut my foot in the swimming pool the other day. Ouch! It hurts. I find those little circular bandaids very useful for small nicks.

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2891

    At 3:29 pm on Tuesday 16th 2005f August 2005, JIMI decided it was worth pointing out
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    COMIC STRIPTHE PUNCTUATION MARKS”

    _______________________________________________________

    :) Hey Mark. Wanna go to a movie?

    :( Sure, Mark. What’s on?

    :) Apostrophe Now!

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2892

    At 3:34 pm on Tuesday 16th 2005f August 2005, JIMI blurted
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    ——————————DISCLAIMER———————————-

    _______________________________________________________

    THE ABOVE COMIC STRIP WORKS BETTER WITH ACTUAL PUNCTUATION MARKS. HOWEVER, THE POWERS THAT BE HAVE CONVERTED THE PUNCTUATION MARKS INTO SMILEY FACES. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE HUMOUR OF JIMI OR GONETOCANADA.COM INC. WE HOPE THIS UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE DOES NOT AFFECT THE GENERAL MOOD OF ANY OF OUR READERS.

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2893

    At 4:26 pm on Tuesday 16th 2005f August 2005, JIMI felt the urge to write

    :(

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    Comment ID: 2894

    At 5:04 pm on Wednesday 17th 2005f August 2005, Anthony was inspired to add

    Woah. What happened there?

    I apologise for the temporary increase in service.

    When will there be an “Ask Jimi” page?

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    Comment ID: 2897

    At 12:38 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI discoursed
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    ———————————APOLOGY————————————-

    _______________________________________________________

    Due to circumstances beyond our control, there was no entry in yesterday’s GONE TO CANADA GUERILLA BLOG. We apologise to any inconvenience caused to our readers and we shall endeavour to ensure this does not happen again in the future. We welcome all comments from our readers, however critical or obtuse.

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2898

    At 12:42 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI wrote
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    ——THE BLOG THAT’S UPDATED AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE!—-

    _______________________________________________________

    Thursday, August 18th 2005

    It rained on Tuesday night. First rain we’ve had in ages.

    I normally drink black coffee, but as I had a guest yesterday I bought half and half. However, in the end they didn’t have any coffee. So now I find myself drinking my coffee with half and half added. I’m not complaining. It’s quite nice.

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2899

    At 12:45 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI realised it was important that we all should understand
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    COMIC STRIPTHE PUNCTUATION MARKS”

    REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT

    _______________________________________________________

    :) Hey Mark. Wanna go to a movie?

    :( Sure, Mark. What’s on?

    :) Apostrophe Now!

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2900

    At 12:49 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, Anthony posted

    Does this ever happen to other bloggers that slow down a little?

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    Comment ID: 2901

    At 12:55 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI discoursed
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS

    *******NEW FEATURE********NEW FEATURE******NEW FEATURE

    _______________________________________________________

    WELCOME TO GONETOCANADA.COM NEWS, A NEW SERVICE THAT KEEPS YOU ABREAST OF NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.

    Thursday, August 18, 2005

    VANCOUVERJIMI, CEO of GONETOCANADA.COM INC, is keen to quell rumours of an agressive takeover bid of GONE TO AMERICA by GONETOCANADA.COM INC.

    Events took a new turn when it was revealed that Anthony Litton, CEO of GONE TO AMERICA has planned a visit to Vancouver on Labor Day weekend.

    In a statement, JIMI said “Myself and Anthony shall go out and have a few beers. That’s all. And sure, we might talk a bit of business. Look, we’re businessmen. That’s what we do. But read my lips: there is no takeover”.

    However, followers of the GONETOCANADA.COM INC story will remember that JIMI strenuosly denied rumours that GONETOCANADA.COM INC was to be floated publicly, days before the floatation took place.

    Fans of the ‘guerilla blog’ were disappointed at the floatation which turned the once radical blog into “just another business”.

    Anthony Litton was unavailable for comment.

    _______________________________________________________

    NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS

    *******NEW FEATURE********NEW FEATURE******NEW FEATURE

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

  18. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2902

    At 2:00 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, Babs attested

    I’m jealous, Anthony.

    No ones EVER hijacked MY comments for a guerilla blog.

    Mind I have gotten the occasional vicious ‘post or be maimed’ emails.

  19. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2903

    At 2:22 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, Anthony was inspired to add

    I’d come down hard on him if i wasn’t depending on his couch Labor Day weekend.

    I’d just like to take this opportunity to reassure regular readers that there will be no change in the management and administration of this blog for the forseeable future. This Rover will not be moving over and allowing JIMI to take over. To reiterate: the only one getting the full benefit of this fire will be me.

    Thank you.

    Anthony Litton, CEO, CFO, CTO, Director and Chairman of the Board of Gone to America.

  20. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2904

    At 2:23 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI proclaimed
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    ——————————- ASK JIMI ———————————

    • NEW FEATURE!!! ******************

    _______________________________________________________

    GONETOCANADA.COM INC. has been inundated with requests for an “Ask Jimi” feature. As you know, we like to keep our many readers happy with new and innovative features, so here it is, the world’s first guerrilla blog brings you “Ask Jimi”, a section where you can ask Jimi any questions which he shall endeavour to answer as best as possible*.

    *The opinions of JIMI do not necessarily reflect those of GONETOCANADA.COM INC and we accept no responsibility for any slanderous, inflammatory or downright stupid comments made by said JIMI.

    _______________________________________________________

    ——————————- ASK JIMI ———————————

    • NEW FEATURE!!! ******************
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

  21. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2905

    At 2:33 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI said
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS

    NEWS AS IT HAPPENS!!! NEWS AS IT HAPPENS!!! ***

    _______________________________________________________

    NEW YORK – Rumours of a takeover of GONE TO AMERICA continued, following what some describe as an “overtly strenuos denial” by Anthony Litton of any such takeover.

    A source close to Litton, who asked to be referred to only as “Babs” said Litton is under pressure from his shareholders to sell to the internet giant GONETOCANADA.COM INC. According to Babs: “Anthony’s just lost his touch and can’t compete in the modern day blog environment where aggressive companies are waiting to pounce on anyone who even misses a day’s entry”.

    Babs claims she herself received threats of decapitation if she failed to ‘post’ – (the term bloggers like to use for diary entries). Rumours persist that GONETOCANADA.COM INC are behind the latest decapitation threats.

    JIMI, CEO of GONETOCANADA.COM INC was unavailable for comment.

    _______________________________________________________

    NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS

    NEWS AS IT HAPPENS!!! NEWS AS IT HAPPENS!!! ***

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

  22. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2906

    At 4:26 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI imparted
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    COMIC STRIPTHE PUNCTUATION MARKS”

    REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT

    _______________________________________________________

    :) Hey Mark. Why are you sleeping rough?

    :( I can’t find any a-comma-dation!

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

  23. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2907

    At 5:05 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, Anthony asserted

    So tell me, Mr. JIMI, how’s that deadline coming along? It’s just that I thought you were going to be busy with that.

  24. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2908

    At 5:12 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI typed

    ***************** GONE TO CANADA ********************

    NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS

    Vancouver – As rumours continue to abound about the possible takeover of GONE TO AMERICA by GONETOCANADA (GTC) INC, people are starting to ask, who is this JIMI guy anyway?

    The VANCOUVER SUN has managed to track down the elusive JIMI and can reveal that his real name is Krystof Krackowski, a petty criminal who fled Poland and is currently residing illegaly in Canada.

    Krackowski is wanted by Warsaw authorities in connection with the famous ‘salami scam’ he pulled off when working as a butchers assistant for the state-owned ‘MEATSHOP’butchers.

    By ‘skimming’ off thin slices of salami from customers, Krackowski managed to build up a huge supply of salami over a three-decade period which he then sold on the black market.

    Apparently he likes to call himself JIMI, as a reference to famed guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Ironically, Krackowski was born with a rare condition known as triptosis which means he only has three fingers on each hand. His group ‘Fifty Fifty’ achieved some fame in his native Poland with their one hit wonder ‘Kracked on you’ but it seems the appeal was more that of a freak-show. Reports have it that Krackowski’s guitar-playing fell somewhat short of the legendary Hendrix who died in 1970 from a drug overdose.

    GTC NEWS GTC NEWS GTC NEWS GTC NEWS GTC NEWS GTC NEWS

    BRINGING YOU ALL THE NEWS, ALL THE TIME, WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!

    ***************** GONE TO CANADA ********************

  25. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2913

    At 8:47 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI posted

    GONE TO CANADA (GTC) ATTEMPTED TO POST A MOVIE REVIEW OF WAR OF THE WORLDS BUT WE SEEM TO BE EXPERIENCING TECHINCAL DIFFICULTIES. BEAR WITH US WHILE WE ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM...

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    Comment ID: 2914

    At 8:50 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI channelled

    ***************** GONE TO CANADA ********************

    ——————————- NEW FEATURE!!! —————————————

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MOVIE REVIEW

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    Comment ID: 2915

    At 8:51 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI said

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MOVIE REVIEW

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    Comment ID: 2916

    At 8:52 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI felt the urge to write

    Well, I saw WAR OF THE WORLDS the other day. It’s directed by Steven Spielberg who also directed JAWS. I quite liked it and I thought it was very scary. I also liked Tom Cruise’s performance in it.

  29. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2917

    At 8:53 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI wrote

    WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE EXCITING MOVIE REVIEWS!!!

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    Comment ID: 2918

    At 8:57 pm on Thursday 18th 2005f August 2005, JIMI imparted
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    ——————————- ASK JIMI ———————————

    _______________________________________________________

    Whilst JIMI shall endeavour to answer all your questions to the best of his abilities, he refuses to answer questions regarding alleged “deadlines” and rejects categorically any insinuation that he’s wasting his time writing guerilla blogs instead of meeting said alleged deadlines. *

    *The opinions of JIMI do not necessarily reflect those of GONETOCANADA.COM INC and we accept no responsibility for any slanderous, inflammatory or downright stupid comments made by said JIMI.

    _______________________________________________________

    ——————————- ASK JIMI ———————————

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

  31. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2934

    At 5:46 pm on Friday 19th 2005f August 2005, Babs was compelled to share

    I’m lost. When is the movie coming out??

  32. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2935

    At 5:52 pm on Friday 19th 2005f August 2005, Anthony decided it was worth pointing out

    JIMI? Answer!

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    Comment ID: 2936

    At 6:23 pm on Friday 19th 2005f August 2005, KRYSTOF, er I mean JIMI started typing, with this result

    Now I’m lost! Whoever said anything about a movie? Can you sell salami on ebay?

    ???

  34. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2937

    At 6:28 pm on Friday 19th 2005f August 2005, Anthony testified

    Amateur.

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    Comment ID: 2938

    At 6:29 pm on Friday 19th 2005f August 2005, KRYSTOF, er I mean JIMI started typing, with this result
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    ——THE BLOG THAT’S UPDATED OCCASIONALLY!—-

    _______________________________________________________

    Friday, August 19, 2005

    I’ve a sore stomach from eating salami. Thinking of becoming a vegetarian. Nice cool breeze in Vancouver today.

    The success of the blog is overwhelming. I’m finding the strain of the fame too much. Now my fans are demanding recipes and although I make a mean salami sandwich I’m not much of a cook…

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2939

    At 6:37 pm on Friday 19th 2005f August 2005, JIMI discoursed
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    —— I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT A REAL BLOG!!! —-

    NOTICE *** NOTICE *** NOTICE *** NOTICE *** NOTICE ***
    _______________________________________________________

    For legal reasons we have to withdraw the ASK JIMI feature from our popular site. This is due to too many personal questions being asked of JIMI, (who by the way is NOT Krystof Krackowski as has been alleged).

    In summation:

    There is no movie called “Gone to Canada”
    JIMI has no deadlines to meet.
    JIMI is NOT Krystof Kracowski.

    We hope the withdrawal of this popular service does not discomfit our many fans in any way.

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2940

    At 9:04 pm on Friday 19th 2005f August 2005, Anthony opined

    Yes, it takes a steady hand to run a blog. This kind of flare out – I’ve seen it before. It’s very sad, but also, somehow, beautiful.

    And so the internet renews itself once more.

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    Comment ID: 2942

    At 7:42 pm on Saturday 20th 2005f August 2005, JIMI was compelled to share

    Yes Anthony – you are a shining example to us all with your steady and consistent output.*

    *Above note to be read in a sarcastic tone of voice. Imagine Professor Snape quoting these words to you and you get the general idea of where I’m coming from. **

    • In other words, I’m not praising you. I’m putting you down in true Irish fashion. I hope you haven’t lost your sense of irony or sarcasm since leaving the homeland.

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    Comment ID: 2943

    At 7:46 pm on Saturday 20th 2005f August 2005, JIMI decided it was worth pointing out
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    THE BLOG THEY’RE ALL TALKING ABOUT

    Saturday August 20, 2005

    _______________________________________________________

    I had a nice brunch today. Eggs Benedict with creamed spinach. Mmmmmmmmmm. Very nice. I had a bit too much coffee. Hope I can sleep tonight…

    _______________________________________________________

    • KEEP WATCHING FOR MORE EXCITING ENTRIES ***
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2945

    At 12:27 am on Monday 22nd 2005f August 2005, JIMI opined
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    Sunday, August 21, 2005

    _______________________________________________________

    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

    I’ve recently re-acquired a taste for Nutella. What could this mean?

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2947

    At 2:27 pm on Monday 22nd 2005f August 2005, Babs realised it was important that we all should understand

    Nutella??

    Oi!! No nicking ideas from my blog!!

    Next thing you’ll be spazzing!!

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    Comment ID: 2948

    At 2:45 pm on Monday 22nd 2005f August 2005, JIMI started typing, with this result

    Ideas? Nicked? Moi? Are you talking to me young lady? I assure you I have no idea what you’re talking about….

    What, pray tell do you mean?

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    Comment ID: 2949

    At 3:25 pm on Monday 22nd 2005f August 2005, JIMI posted

    Oh, er… Babs>> Anthony just told me that you wrote about Nutella too. Complete co-incidence I assure you. What is it about the allure of Nutella? For me I think it’s my way of eating chocolate whilst maintaining the illusion that it’s actually healthy. When I eat a chocolate bar I feel guilty (speaking of which, have you tried Peanut Butter O Henrys?), but when I eat a Nutella sandwich I fool myself that it’s good for me. The picture on the front of the jar makes it look very wholesome or something. Of course the reality is it’s pure junk….

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    Comment ID: 2950

    At 4:26 pm on Monday 22nd 2005f August 2005, D wanted everyone to know

    Why did JIMI go to Canada? From his account it appears a very boring country where little or nothing happens and the cuisine is very restricted. Compare it to the endless excitement of New York !

  45. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2951

    At 5:21 pm on Monday 22nd 2005f August 2005, JIMI typed
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    —— THE BLOG THAT’S UP TO ITS ASS IN LITIGATION ——

    _______________________________________________________

    Monday, August 22nd, 2005

    Due to the ongoing plagiarism case filed by Babs (Babs Vs JIMI, Aug 22, 2005) and another libel case being filed by Nutella inc against JIMI, not to mention the slander case being filed by JIMI against D for insulting his homeland (yes, I’ll have you know I’m a proud Canadian citizen through and through and by the way, if you’re American – you guys owe us money in unpaid softwood taxes – but I digress)... JIMI shall not be posting an entry today.

    GONE TO CANADA INC wish to take this time to thank our readers for their messages of support during these difficult times and hope that this temporary problem does not inconvenience you too much.

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2952

    At 9:35 pm on Monday 22nd 2005f August 2005, Anthony stated

    Um, doesn’t that count as an entry? I’m confused.

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    Comment ID: 2953

    At 10:00 pm on Monday 22nd 2005f August 2005, Babs wanted everyone to know

    I’m confused, too.

    I shall forgive all Nutella accusations provided I receive a case of same on my doorstep by midnight EST.

    (And I think the last thingie was a post too)

    So, Anthony, have you noticed any conspicious twitching by JIMI??

    My lawyers are NOT reading this.

    I swear!!

  48. Gravatar

    Comment ID: 2955

    At 11:39 pm on Monday 22nd 2005f August 2005, Benjamin Goldstein stated
    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

    _______________________________________________________

    NOTICE

    We have received mail from numerous readers suggesting that the last entry in the GONE TO CANADA GUERILLA BLOG (The World’s First and Best Guerilla Blog!!!) could indeed be considered to be a post.

    However, let it be stated here that that entry was not posted by JIMI but was posted by a representative of the legal department in GONE TO CANADA INC.

    If you have any further legal queries please forward them to:

    Benjamin Goldstein
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Gone to Canada Legal Dept.
    804-1580 Colbossa Street
    Regina
    Saskatchwen S6H 1G7
    Canada

    We thank you for your continued interest in our site and are doing everything in our power to get JIMI back online again…

    _______________________________________________________

    • GONE TO CANADA ********************

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    Comment ID: 2956

    At 3:56 am on Tuesday 23rd 2005f August 2005, Dean testified

    Tut, tut, tut!

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    Comment ID: 2957

    At 5:55 pm on Tuesday 23rd 2005f August 2005, Benjamin Goldstein typed
    • GONE TO CANADA *******************

    ———— THE GUERILLA BLOG THAT’S ON STRIKE! ————-

    Due to an ongoing industrial dispute at GONE TO CANADA INC, regular programming will be replaced by re-runs of popular old posts. We hope to be up and running again as soon as possible and once again apologise to our many readers for any inconvenience caused. We value your custom and hope to resolve this dispute by shipping all the work out to Bangladesh.

    • FROM THE ARCHIVES *****************

    ——————————- COMIC STRIP ——————————

    :( Doctor, doctor. I’ve don’t feel so good.
    :) What seems to be the problem?
    :( Well I’ve a terrible pain in my stomach.
    :) Let’s have a look. Bend over.
    ):
    :o Hmmmmmm… I think it’s your colon.

    ——————————- COMIC STRIP ——————————

    • FROM THE ARCHIVES *****************
    • GONE TO CANADA *******************

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    Comment ID: 2958

    At 11:29 am on Wednesday 24th 2005f August 2005, Dean realised it was important that we all should understand

    I just spoke to a guy from canada on a business related call. He said stuff like, “Eh”, “drat!” and “golly!”. Is this representative of most Canadians? I also thought I could hear Celine Dion playing in the background and the sound of Racoons shagging.

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    Comment ID: 2961

    At 2:39 pm on Wednesday 24th 2005f August 2005, Issaac Levy stated

    SHOCK AND EH?’

    Listen punk, if you’re American then tell your president we want our softwood taxes or else! Yeah, we’re gonna hit you with our military campaign known as “Shock and Eh?”. You won’t know what hit you. We’re gonna flood your country with our most highly trained nice boring Canadians and bore you guys to death. It’s a terribe way to go but we did warn you guys.

    ISSAAC LEVY, on behalf of JIMI*

    *JIMI is still not posting.

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    Comment ID: 2966

    At 6:38 pm on Wednesday 24th 2005f August 2005, GONE TO CANADA ARCHIVES felt the urge to write

    #

    • GONE TO CANADA *******************

    ———— THE GUERILLA BLOG THAT’S ON STRIKE! ————-

    • FROM THE ARCHIVES *****************

    ————— COMIC STRIPTHE PUNCTUATION MARKS” —————-

    _______________________________________________________

    :) Hey Mark. Wanna go to a movie?

    :( Sure, Mark. What’s on?

    :) Apostrophe Now!

    _______________________________________________________

    • FROM THE ARCHIVES *****************
    • GONE TO CANADA *******************

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    Comment ID: 2967

    At 8:39 pm on Wednesday 24th 2005f August 2005, Anthony stated

    Oh come on. Even I never stooped to reruns.

    YOU JUST DON’T HAVE WHAT IT TAKES!

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    Comment ID: 2970

    At 9:43 pm on Wednesday 24th 2005f August 2005, Benjamin Goldstein announced

    Yes, but Anthony – you didn’t face the same industrial problems JIMI faces here in Canada. Just wait until he moves the operation to Bangladesh and then there’ll be no stopping him. JIMI is just churning out posts at the moment but due to the current industrial action we are not able to get them online. We thank you for your interest and trust that you’ll bear in mind the libel laws in Canada are rather more stringent than in your neck of the woods. Perhaps you’ll bear this in mind before making any future comments on JIMI’s output or lack thereof. Speaking of which, JIMI asks me to ask you – do you intend to post again or have you been reduced to re-hijacking your own comments column?

    Kindest Regards

    Benjamin Goldstein
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Gone to Canada Legal Dept.
    804-1580 Colbossa Street
    Regina
    Saskatchwen S6H 1G7
    Canada

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    Comment ID: 2972

    At 10:12 pm on Wednesday 24th 2005f August 2005, Babs stated

    Anthony, I just thought you should know that he’s neglecting his guerilla blog HERE to leave insightful comments on my blog.

    Current plans are something about armed robbery, I think.

    Are you any good at driving very fast??

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    Comment ID: 2973

    At 10:21 pm on Wednesday 24th 2005f August 2005, Benjamin Goldstein proclaimed

    Babs>> my client wishes to inform you that he has no knowledge of any bank robbery nor if he did would he be in a position to disclose such knowledge. He does wish to attest though, that if he were involved in any plans to rob a bank he certainly wouldn’t be asking Anthony to be the driver. He suggests that if he were involved in such an alleged operation that you leave the planning up to him.

    Yours Sincerely

    Benjamin Goldstein.

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    Comment ID: 2986

    At 4:02 am on Thursday 25th 2005f August 2005, Dean declared

    Hmmm… Go Ahead> Invade those yankee Bastards! Must be more interesting than watching Mooses chewing moss, watching salmon spawn and the occasionally overheard racoon shag-fest!

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    Comment ID: 2987

    At 4:06 am on Thursday 25th 2005f August 2005, Benjamin Goldstein blurted

    Geez, what’s this obsession with shagging racoons, eh?

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    Comment ID: 3002

    At 1:27 pm on Thursday 25th 2005f August 2005, ELIJAH HERZOG proclaimed

    just thought I’d add a comment to bring it up to 60 comments (on behalf of JIMI)

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