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Tuesday 28th 2006f February 2006

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A Note From Ellen

, posted by Anthony in the evening.

Here’s Ellen’s take on her visit, and a recent picture of Duncan.

After a week in New York I’m beginning to understand why some Americans believe that they can ‘do’ Ireland, or even several European cities, in the same period of time. There’s so much – almost too much – to be done and seen in New York, and it can be overwhelming at times; but I think Eleanor and I managed to strike a nice balance between culture, shopping and plain good living. Anthony would probably disagree with the latter; it was a dry week for us, and we were probably less fun for the absence of alcohol. We had, as he said, our reasons.

It’s true we covered a good distance on foot, but there’s no better way to get a feel for a city. The highlights have already been chronicled – Guggenheim, Frick, Ellis Island, Central Park, Greenwich Village, a Broadway musical etc. etc., not to mention a visit to Rockstar and a most comfortable sofa-bed. Apart from these delights, I left New York with the impression of a city of hazardous traffic, polite citizens and incomprehensible tipping rituals.

Anthony is obviously a very well-brought-up young man, as he was a most genial host. To know someone in an unknown city is invaluable, and through him we met an impressive collection of amiable and interesting characters, who in turn had their own stories to tell about their adopted home.

As regards the Jade plant, I’d normally be reluctant to impose symbolic or metaphorical significance on shrubbery, but I’d like to think, and sincerely hope that Duncan will thrive and be happy for years to come on a sunny windowsill in Manhattan.

Thank you, Ellen, although I’m sorry you think I was well brought up. Eleanor, you’re up!

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At 7:03 am on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, D2 blurted

What “Reasons?”
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At 7:07 am on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, D2 asserted

Is it something to do with the fact you both slept together? I think there’s more to this than we’re being told people!!! Jimi, let’s find out the truth about what really goes on in Anthony’s Sofabed.

Actually, let’s re-name the entire site “Anthony’s Sofabed”. Sure that’s just the kind of ‘livening up’ we’ve been lobbying for for ages!!!!!!!!

WWW.ANTHONYSSOFABED.COM
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At 7:39 am on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, JIMI, M.A Hons imparted

ANTHONY>> your blog has been hijacked again! And this time it’s by people far more sophisticated than me. I mean they’ve infiltrated the main body of the blog, not just the comments columns and they’re using the space to propogate lies about you (“Anthony is obviously a very well-brought-up young man, as he was a most genial host”) and to post offensive pictures of Jade plants. This is a most serious development. I just hope that you can wrestle back control of your blog from these dark forces…
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At 8:04 am on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, ellen declared

The most questionable activity that took place on the sofa-bed was the viewing of Dawson’s Creek re-runs
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At 8:32 am on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, D2 started typing, with this result

My God Jimi… you took no interest what so ever in the lies I tried to propogate about Anthony’s Sis and her friend cuddling on his Sofa bed! It just goes to show, the price of a sandwhich in Dublin is ridiculous compared to the pain and suffering caused by warts!

And let’s take bets on Duncan’s demise. I predict a month.

And yes, Dawson Creek, my god!
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At 10:52 am on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, JIMI, M.A Hons discoursed

D2>> I find your theory fascinating and look forward to the results of your inquiry. I believe there may be a link between ‘Duncan’ and the sofabed activities. Rumour has it that Duncan ‘threesome’ Stewart was in New York at the same time. Does this help you with your inquiries?
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At 11:05 am on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, D2 professed

Yes! That’s exactly the kind of proof I was looking for. I knew that Dawson Creek allaby was a red herring by jove!

See that insomnia still keeping you awake over there in Alaska eh?

Jeezus, I can’t wait for Eleanour’s version of events
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At 11:06 am on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, D2 started typing, with this result

Also, is it me or did anyone find Ellen’s post much more interesting and shorter than Anthony’s? Perhaps it’s time to step down Antooo!?
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At 11:38 am on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, Daragh was compelled to share

More notes from Ellen! Nicely written, calming tone, comforting, warm fuzzy wuzzy feeling to be had for everyone!

Love the plant too, or is it Duncan?

Last time I saw such dedication to a plant was in the film ‘Leon’.
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At 2:11 pm on Wednesday 01st 2006f March 2006, D professed

I do hope that Anthony’s father never reads the comments. He may well live in a dismal, windswept hovel surronded by bog, but he still has his pride. To read that it was lie to describe his son as well brought up and genial would surely cause unneccessary hurt. His senstive soul would see all too quickly that his beloved daughter could hardly escape the implication that she too was badly brought up; both his ‘chicks’ damned in the one unsubstantiated verdict broadcast to millions.
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At 6:06 am on Thursday 02nd 2006f March 2006, JIMI, M.A Hons was inspired to add

D>> The truth can be tough to face sometimes. But, on a brighter note, I’m sure Anthony’s father has better things to do than reading Anthony’s humble blog. Rumour has it that Anthony’s pop is a big shot in the academic world. Now do you really think he’d be hanging around in a dive like this?
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At 4:10 am on Friday 03rd 2006f March 2006, D2 stated

Jive-talk-Jimi is right Mr. D. It’s probably better for Anthony’s father to turn a blind eye to what goes on in New York. And believe me… IT GOES ON!
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At 11:58 am on Friday 03rd 2006f March 2006, J was inspired to add

So where is Anthony with his Oscar picks? According to our good friend Mr Ebert it’s Best Picture for Crash, Best Director for Ang Lee, Best Actress for Reese Witherspoon and Best Actor for Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Oh the excitement…...
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At 3:31 pm on Friday 03rd 2006f March 2006, Vanessa channelled

Hey Anthony,
I loved meeting your sister Eleanor and Ellen. It was a shame that we didn’t have more time to hang out, as I’m now just globe trekking every weekend.
And when will I be able to see the famous Chez Litton and the awesome sofa that I helped pick?
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At 5:17 pm on Tuesday 07th 2006f March 2006, Der Tommissar asserted

New Yorkers? Polite?

New Yorkers?

I get it, you just got back from Paris, right?

New Yorkers? Polite?
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At 10:39 pm on Tuesday 07th 2006f March 2006, Anthony was inspired to add

I’m sorry that Ellen’s actual experience runs contrary to your preconceptions. I’ll try and make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Or maybe it was just that I only introduced her to polite people.
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At 6:38 pm on Wednesday 08th 2006f March 2006, Der Tommissar wanted everyone to know

Ok. I’ll let it slide this time, Anthony.
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At 5:33 pm on Thursday 16th 2006f March 2006, D2 was compelled to share

Anthony… er, hello? Someone? Anyone?

..... it’s so lonely here.

............ somebody please…. talk to me…....................

I fear the worst

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