alt.interesting.event.narrate.describe.post
Tove Momerathsson
alt.festive.yesterday.was.was.was
alt.festive.Christmas.was.was.was
alt.true.love.arrived.appeared.arrived
alt.large.box.carried.toted.schlepped
alt.red.bow.topped.adorned.decorated
alt.perforated.box.was.was.was
alt.large.holes.had.had.had
alt.small.branches.extended.protruded.stuck-out
alt.beady.eye.looked-out.blinked.watched
alt.large.box.untied.unwrapped.opened
alt.interesting.contents.taken.removed.inspected
alt.small.tree.revealed.taken.inspected
alt.nondescript.tree.was.was.was
alt.small.tag.noticed.seen.read
alt.not-so-helpful."Pyrus communis".read.said.stated
alt.thick.dictionary.read.consulted.perused
alt.helpful.translation.found.provided.given
alt.common.pear-tree.was.was.was
alt.large.box.inspected.looked-into-again.was-empty
alt.strange.puzzle.resulted.arose.ensued
alt.eyeless.pear-tree.was.was.was
alt.obvious.conclusion.concluded.resulted.pondered:
alt.beady-eye.owner.!was.!was.!was
alt.strange.puzzle.solved.clarified.answered
alt.strange.noise.heard.echoed.heard-again
alt.downward.look.cast.looked.cast
alt.small.bird.seen.observed.looked-back
alt.brown.partridge.was.was.was
alt.small.pear-tree.taken.placed-on-table.admired
alt.small.partridge.!taken.!seen.!located
alt.annoying.chirps.heard.heard.heard-frequently
alt.true.love.left.departed.!help-with-hunt-for-bird
alt.quasi-MacArthurish.promise.made.given.spoken
alt.dulcet."See ya tomorrow, sweetie".said.echoed.said
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
Ant
> alt.small.pear-tree.taken.placed-on-table.admired
> alt.small.partridge.!taken.!seen.!located
> alt.annoying.chirps.heard.heard.heard-frequently
>
> alt.true.love.left.departed.!help-with-hunt-for-bird
> alt.quasi-MacArthurish.promise.made.given.spoken
> alt.dulcet."See ya tomorrow, sweetie".said.echoed.said
>
> alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.small.fowl.prepare.pluck.stuff?
alt.tasty.meal.cook.serve.eat!
alt.two.people.suffice.is.may-be
Tove Momerathsson
alt.small.problem.arises.continues.persists
alt.pesky.partridge.hides.!cooperates.hides
alt.holiday.epistle.continues.goes-on.elucidates
alt.penultimate.paragraph.find.locate.read
alt.aforementioned.partridge.mentions.discusses.cites.
alt.December.26th.was.was.was
alt.second.day-of-Christmas.was.was.was-also
alt.pleasant.day.was.was.was-also
alt.melodious.doorbell.chimed.rang.pealed
alt.true.love.awaited.appeared.awaited.
alt.large.package.carried.held.proffered
alt.sweet."These are for you".said.uttered.said
alt.hasty."Gotta run - See ya - Bye".said.uttered.said
alt.large.package.carried-in.examined.unwrapped
alt.gilded.cage.held.contained.held
alt.two.turtledoves.resided.sat.looked-out
alt.murmurous.coos.cooed.cooed.cooed
alt.gilded.cage.carried.deposited.sits-on-table
alt.small.pear-tree.abuts.neighbors.sits-next-to
alt.empty.pear-tree.is.is.is
alt.peripatetic.partridge.!nests.!roosts.!sits
alt.errant.partridge.lurks.hides.moves-about
alt.annoying.chirps.heard.heard.heard-frequently
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
Tove Momerathsson
alt.new.morning.arose.broke.arrived
alt.not-unexpected.event.occurred.occurred.occurred
alt.melodious.doorbell.chimed.rang.pealed
alt.true.love.appeared.awaited.stood-on-doorstep
alt.another.box.brought.carried.presented
alt.ubiquitous.air-holes.had.had.had-yet-again
alt.bilingual.sticker.had.had.had-also
alt.English."Made in Canada".said.stated.notified
alt.français."Fabrique en Canada".dit.dit.dit-aussi [*]
alt.three.French-hens.were.were.were
alt.trois.poules-françaises.sont.sont.sont [*]
alt.strange.accents.had.had.had
alt.diacritical.marks.needed.required.possessed
alt.noisy.hens.cáquelled.crôwed.clùqued [*]
alt.untranslatable.squawks.were.were.were.
alt.three.French-horns.resembled.emulated.sounded-like
alt.ambient.noise-level.rose.rose-higher.crescendoed
alt.two.turtledoves.trembled.cowered.hid-heads-under-wings
alt.lone.partridge.!seen.!heard.!observed
alt.tentative."however".uttered.murmured.sotto-voce'd
alt.strange.occurrence.noted.transcribed.passed-on
alt.yesterday's.posting.was-seen.was-read.was-printed
alt.menu.suggestion.contained.had.considered
alt.disturbing.observation.made.observed.made-this-morning:
alt.aanvvvish.printout.was-defaced.was-besmirched.was-pooped-upon
alt.fabled.CSI-AANVVV.called.arrived.investigated
alt.forensic.sample.taken.tested.analyzed
alt.indisputable.conclusion.reached.agreed-upon.presented:
alt.partridge.poop.was.was.was
alt.menu.substitution.made.made.made-forthwith
alt.KF.C.ordered.consumed.enjoyed
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.footish.note.make.add.append
alt.non-standard.characters.used.used
.ought-to-be-seen-in-[*]-marked-lines
alt.my.newsreader.handled.displayed.!choked-on
A.Y.M.M-V.M-V.M-V
alt.votre.kilomètrage.peut-changer.peut-changer.peut-changer [*]
Tiger Spot
<to...@voyager.net> wrote:
>alt.English."Made in Canada".said.stated.notified
>alt.français."Fabrique en Canada".dit.dit.dit-aussi [*]
alt.wonderful.posts.adore.fawn-over.envy
alt.bilingual.hens.entertain.amuse.delight
--Theresa
Tove Momerathsson
>
> On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:29:26 -0500, Tove Momerathsson
> <to...@voyager.net> wrote:
>
>> alt.English."Made in Canada".said.stated.notified
>> alt.français."Fabrique en Canada".dit.dit.dit-aussi [*]
>
> alt.wonderful.posts.adore.fawn-over.envy
> alt.bilingual.hens.entertain.amuse.delight
alt.bilingual.hens.return.remain.reprise-role
alt.non-speaking(non-clucking?).part.have.have.have-today
alt.figurative.curtain.lifts.goes-up-ever-so-sloooowly
.raises-to-reveal-today's-episode
alt.melodious.doorbell.rang.rang-twice.rang-thrice
alt.rappety.knocks.knocked.rapped.knocked
alt.unharmonious.clamor.was.was.was
alt.puzzled.self.wondered.puzzled.wondered
alt.strange.situation.was.was.was
alt.true.love.was-anxious?.was-overcaffeinated?.was-?????
alt.front.door.ran-to.opened.threw-wide
alt.true.love.!seen!.!awaited!.!present!
alt.burly.deliveryman.stood.tapped-foot.awaited-impatiently
alt.weatherbeaten.clipboard.held.extended.pointed-to-line
alt.dotted.line.signed.scribbled-on.affixed-John-Hancock
alt.large.box.received.fumbled-with.nearly-dropped-on-foot
alt.large.box.untied.unsealed.unfolded
alt.feathery.fluffle.flurried.flapped.flew-out
alt.four.calling-birds.were.were.were
alt.four.calling-birds.were.were.were-undeniably-so
alt.unlimited.night-and-weekend-minutes.had.had.had
alt.incessant.chatter.chattered.chattered.chattered
alt.endless.topics.considered.commented-on.dished-on
alt.feathered.neighbors.watched.regarded.mulled-over
alt.juicy.gossip.repeated.passed-on.reiterated
alt.three.French-hens.discussed.analyzed.considered
alt.avian.ménage-à-trois.was?.could-be?.!could-be?
alt.androgynous.names.had.possessed.yclept
alt.sexually-dimorphic.plumage.!had.!wore.!had
alt.distinguishing.characteristics.!had.!had.!had
alt.proverbial.birds-of-a-feather.were.were.were
alt.two.turtledoves.considered.analyzed.discussed
alt.caged.turtledoves.were.were.were
alt.felonious.miscreants.were?.might-be?.could-be?
alt.political.dissidents.were?.might-be?.could-be?
alt.feathered.terrorists.were?.might-be?.could-be?
alt.zoological.specimens.were?.might-be?.could-be?
alt.ritzy.gated-community.was?.might-be?.could-be?
alt.other.possibilities.studied.pondered.discussed
alt.different.line-lengths.had.required.would-need
alt.other.possibilities.dropped.discarded.rejected
( alt.variable-width-font.users.miss-gag.!get.!laugh )
alt.lone.partridge.analyzed.considered.brought-up
alt.reclusive.fowl.!seen.!heard.!seen-since-first-day
alt.small.pear-tree.!occupied.!roosted-in.!inhabited
alt.partridgian.behavior.!seen.!known.!analyzable.
alt.enigmatic.bird-of-mystery.has-been.is.will-be
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
nor...@spam.la
alt.precious.metals.foresee.predict.envision
alt.entire.hand.will-be-used.will-be-covered.will-be-weighted-down
Tove Momerathsson
> alt.future.gifts.wonder.ponder.wonder
> alt.precious.metals.foresee.predict.envision
> alt.entire.hand.will-be-used.will-be-covered.will-be-weighted-down
alt.proverbial.nail.hit.smote.smacked-upside-head
alt.mysterious.gift.was.was.was-indeed
alt.strange.circumstances.were.were.will-be-elucidated
alt.melodious.doorbell.rang-once.stilled.rang-no-more
alt.yesterday's.delivery.remembered.haunted-by.remembered
alt.living-room.curtains.parted.parted-slightly.peeped-through
alt.elegant.Bentley.saw.stood.idled-quietly-at-curbside
alt.tasteful.dove-gray.was.was.was
alt.front.door.walked-to.opened.looked-out
alt.distinguished.gentleman.stood.stood.waited-patiently
alt.polite."Tove Momerathsson?".asked.inquired.enquired
alt.equally-polite."I am he".replied.answered.responded
alt.refined.gentleman.continued.spoke.continued
"alt.Tiffany's.courier.am.am.am"
"alt.small.parcel.bring.carry.deliver"
alt.leather.portfolio.opened.referred-to.extended
alt.tasteful.gold-pen.extended.offered.held-out
alt.polite."If you would be so kind, sir".uttered.spoke.uttered
alt.dotted.line.referenced.indicated.referred-to
alt.dotted.line.signed.autographed.signed
alt.small.parcel.handed-over.accepted.took
"alt.pleasant.day.wish.bid.offer"
alt.refined.gentleman.left.departed.drove-off
alt.small.parcel.inspected.shook-gently.rattled-gently
alt.small.parcel.untied.unwrapped.unsealed
alt.velvet.box.contained.held.contained
alt.velvet.box.opened-slowly.opened-wide.looked-into
alt.five.rings.held.contained.held
alt.golden.rings.gleamed.glinted.glistened
alt.impressive.rings.were.were.were-indeed
alt.intricately-carved.designs.had.had.had-some
alt.simple.elegance.had.had.had-others
alt.unsettling.observation.made.observed.made
alt.small.rings.were.were.were
alt.small.ladylike-fingers.were-sized-for.would-fit.would-adorn
alt.left.hand.checked.inspected.rechecked
alt.small.ladylike-fingers.!had.!had.!had
alt.right.hand.checked.inspected.rechecked
alt.small.ladylike-fingers.!had.!had.!had-either
alt.muffled."WTF". uttered.mumbled.uttered
alt.muffled.epithet.was.was.was-nonetheless-heard
alt.four.calling-birds.disturbed.awakened.woke-up
alt.small.cell-phones.reached-for.opened.dialed
alt.today's.gossip.dished.dissed.shared
alt.three.French-hens.disturbed.awakened.woke-up
alt.bilingual.complaints.made.complained.made
alt.français."Quelle heure est il!?".asked.asked.asked
alt.English."What bloody time is it!?".asked.asked.asked
alt.two.turtledoves.disturbed.awakened.woke-up
alt.disturbed.coos.cooed.cooed.cooed
alt.lone.partridge.disturbed?.awakened?.woke-up?
alt.lone.partridge.!seen.!heard.remains-unseen
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.true.love.awaited.awaited.awaited
alt.interested.explanation.anticipated.expected.will-be
Tove Momerathsson
>
[alt.snippety.snip.snipped.snipped.snipped
>
> alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
> alt.true.love.awaited.awaited.awaited
> alt.interested.explanation.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.another.day.was.was.was
alt.another.morning.began.began.began
alt.gentle.tapping.heard.tapped.heard
alt.front.door.walked-to.opened.looked-out
alt.true.love.appeared.awaited.stood-on-doorstep
alt.abashed.look.had.possessed.had
alt.shy."Hi :)".said.uttered.said
"alt.explicable.explanation.have.have.have :)"
"alt.window.shopping.was.was.was :)"
"alt.fabled.Tiffany's.paused-at.stopped-at.looked-at :)"
"alt.beautiful.rings.saw.desired.coveted :)"
"alt.just.one.!buy.!stop-at.!limit-to :)"
"alt.courteous.staff.helped.assisted.fawned-graciously :)"
"alt.my.credit-card.offered.swiped.rejected :)"
"alt.my.credit-card.overheated.melted.maxed-out :)"
"alt.courteous.staff.helped.assisted.understood :)"
"alt.your.credit-rating.was-good.was-good!.was-good!! :)"
"alt.Toveish.bill.would-calculate.would-total.would-send :)"
"alt.not-mad.Tovie.are?.are?.are? :)"
alt.large.puppy-dog-eyes.made.batted.made
alt.waif-like.pose.struck.struck.struck
alt.large.puppy-dog-eyes.made.batted.made-even-larger
alt.sweet."Oooh thank you! :)".uttered.said.uttered
alt.swift.exit.made.made.made-quickly-without-waiting-for-
Tovish-answer-to-as-yet-unanswered-true-love's-question
alt.six.geese.left-behind.remained.promptly-wandered-inside
alt.two.discoveries.made.made.made-promptly:
alt.female.geese.were.were.were
alt.fertile.geese.were.were.were-also
alt.Planned-Parenthood.meetings.missed.!attended.missed
alt.ovoid.results.were-laid.were-evident.were-all-about
alt.noisy.geese.were.were<honk>.were-also
alt.ambient<honk>.noise-level.rose<honk>.rose.rose<honk>
alt.four.calling-birds<honk>.disturbed.<honk>awakened.woke-up
alt.<honk>small.cell-phones.<honk>reached-for.opened.<honk>dialed
alt.local<honk>.EPA.dialed.called.<honk>conversed-with
alt.local.zoning-board.dialed<honk>.called.conversed-with
alt.local.<honk>fish-and-game-<honk>commission.dialed.called
.<honk>conversed-with
alt.local.NRA<honk>.dialed.called.<honk>conversed-with
alt.<honk>three.French-hens.disturbed<honk>.awakened.woke-up
alt.bilingual.<honk>complaints.made<honk>.complained.made<honk>
alt.français."Merde!".<honk><honk>muttered.uttered.mumbled
alt.English<honk>."Oh $#1%!".muttered.<honk>uttered.mumbled
alt.two.turtle<honk>doves.disturbed.<honk>awakened.woke-up
alt.<honk>cage.door.slammed.<honk>shut.locked-from<honk>-the-inside
alt.small.<honk>ear-muffs.donned.worn<honk>.probably-!helped
alt.lone.<honk>partridge.disturbed?.<honk>awakened?.woke-up?
alt.lone.partridge.<honk>!seen.!heard.<honk>remains-unseen
alt.interesting.<honk>tomorrow.anticipated.<honk>expected.will-be
alt.true.<honk>love.awaited.awaited.<honk>awaited
alt.further.<honk>explanation.anticipate.<honk>expect.better-get
alt.big.puppy-<honk>dog-eyes.!work.<honk>!work.!work<honk><honk>
Tove Momerathsson
>
> [alt.snippety.snip.snipped.snipped.snipped
>
>> alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.another.day.was.was.was
alt.another.morning.began.began
.began-better-and-it-was-about-time-too
alt.six.geese.watched.guarded.chaperoned-24/7
alt.fertile.geese.!laid.!laid.!laid
alt.plentiful.eggs.!laid.!laid.!laid-either
alt.goosey.kibbles.spiced.enhanced.spiced!
alt.goosey.Valium.added.added.added
alt.honkety.<honk>s.!honked.!honked.!honked
alt.five.gold-rings.!seen.sought.!found
alt.true.love.suspected.suspected.suspected
alt.four.calling-birds.!talk.!chatter.!gossip
alt.unlimited.minutes.ran-out.exhausted.used-up
alt.txt.msgs.mk.wrt.snd
alt.three.French-hens.!talk.!chatter.!kvetch
alt.possible.luncheon-menu.shown-to.faced.read
alt.scrumptious.roast-French-hen-with-truffles
.featured.starred.shown-with-yummy-picture
alt.three.French-hens.talk-quietly.chatter-quietly
.kvetch-in-very-very-muffled-tones
alt.two.turtledoves.!coo-loudly.coo-quietly
.coo-very-quietly-if-at-all
alt.other.birds.watched.considered.observed
alt.dire.possibilities.considered.!liked.!wanted
alt.smart.birds.are.are.are
alt.lone.partridge.!seen.!heard.remains-unseen
alt.delightful.morning.was.was.well-at-least-was
-as-delightful-as-it-could-be-with-all-those
-birds-running-around
alt.delightful.morning.!stay.!remain.!stick-around
alt.inevitable.déjà-vu.vu'd.vu'd.vu'd
alt.raucous.doorbell.rang.echoed.disturbed-peace
alt.usual.deliveryman-parcel-scenario.was.was.was
alt.large.box.untied.unsealed.unfolded
alt.seven.feathery-fluffles.contained.held.waddled-out
alt.mysterious.birds.were.were.were
alt.ugly.ducklings.looked-like.seemed-like.resembled
alt.metaphorical.light-bulb.lit.gleamed.enlightened
alt.baby.swans.were.were.were
alt.baby.swans.led.coaxed.ushered-into-bathroom
alt.luxurious.Jacuzzi.filled.filled.warmed
alt.baby.swans.watched.helped-up.jumped-in-eagerly
alt.graceful.swimmers.were.were.were-indeed
alt.stately.circle.swam-in.swam-around.swam-in
alt.cygnet.ring.was.was.was
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
sue...@hotmail.com
> alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.wondrous.narrative.suspends.stops.goes-away
alt.anxious.reader.seeks.hopes.wants-more
alt leaping.lords.expect.look-for.wonder-how-explain
alt.brilliant.Tove.!give-up.carry-on.continue
alt.Tovish.truelove.censure.blame.hisss-at
Sue
sue...@hotmail.com
alt.possible.explanation.surfaces.rises.emerges
alt.next gifts.confused.read-words-on-gospel-site.wrongly-interpreted
alt.milking.maids.not-so-easy-to-explain.impossible-to justify?.(who
needs a point there?).
alt.beleagured.Tove.prolly-can-do-it-though.will-explain.will-continue-
in-own-time.
Sue
Tove Momerathsson
alt.Tovish.brain.stressed.overloaded.frazzled
alt.Tovish.inspiration.dried-up.evaporated.went-pfffft
alt.non-authorial.break.needed.taken.continues-for-a-day-or-so
alt.creative.Muse.!help.!assist.!inspire
alt.19th-century.Queen-Victoria.!was-helped.!was-assisted
.!was-inspired-either
alt.much-quoted."We-are-not-amused".said.resulted.said
Tove Momerathsson
[alt.snippety.snip.snipped.snipped.snipped
> alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.quiet.morning.was.was.was-at-last
alt.Valium-spiced.kibble.made.scattered.strewed
alt.hungry.avians.found.munched-on.consumed
alt.raucous.birds.chilled.relaxed.mellowed-out
alt.one.problem.was.was.was
alt.too-quiet.morning.was.was.was
alt.melodious.doorbell.!ring.!chime.!peal
alt.another.delivery.!happen.!take-place.!occur
alt.mixed.emotions.had.had.had
alt.eighth.Day-of-Christmas.was.was.was
alt.eighth.gift.!get.!receive.!get
alt.sad.feelings.had.resulted.had
alt.lonely.feeling.had.resulted.had
alt.alternative.interpretation.was.existed.was
alt.eighth.gift.!get!.!receive!.!get!
alt.avian.population.!increase!.!grow!.!multiply!
alt.joyous.feelings.had.had!.had!!
alt.pleasant.morning.enjoyed.enjoyed.!expected-to-last
alt.inevitable.truck.heard.rumbled.heard
alt.front.window.went-to.stood-at.peeped-through
alt.large.truck.had-arrived.sat.idled-at-curb
alt.ungrammatical."Bovines-R-Us"-logo.had.bore.carried
alt.bad.premonitions.had.had-immediately.multiplied-swiftly
alt.avian.gifts.had-received.had-been-annoyed-by
.were-now-expected-to-be-relatively-pleasant
-in-contrast-to-what-might-come-out-of-that-truck
alt.burly.truck-driver.hopped-down.scratched.walked-to-back
alt.rear.doors.unlatched.opened.spread-wide
alt.loading.ramp.pulled-out.extended.positioned
alt.eight.cows.led-out.descended.ambled-down
alt.eight.maids.followed.swayed.followed
alt.gleaming.buckets.carried.swung.toted
alt.burly.truck-driver.followed.followed.was-last-out
alt.eight.three-legged-stools.carried.had.carried
alt.truck-driver's.assistants.had-been-working.had-been-busy
.had-been-very-industrious
alt.front.yard.fenced.enclosed.fenced
alt.eight.cows.herded-in.driven-in.had-gate-closed-behind
alt.plaintive.mooings.resulted.ensued.mooed
alt.quiet.morning.vanished.evaporated.was-no-longer
alt.Valium-spiced.kibble.sought.hunted.must-be-some-left-for-me
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
Tove Momerathsson
alt.nine.maids-a-milking.observed.watched.described
alt.maidenly.posting.made-soon.appended-elsewhere
.appended-in-proper-place-in-narrative-sequence
alt.leaping.lords.practice.wait.pace-around-in-greenroom
alt.tomorrow's.posting.may-be?.!may-be?.may-be?
alt.day-after's.posting.may-be?.!may-be?.may-be?
Tove Momerathsson
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> alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.noisy.morning.began.started.began-too-early
alt.rose-tinged.dawn.was.broke.was
alt.early-rising.birds.chirped.sang.twirtled
alt.bovine.residents.roused.awakened.woke-up
alt.lacteal.pressures.felt.bothered.distressed
alt.plaintive."Milk us!".mooed.mooed.mooed
alt.imperative."Milk us!".mooed-in-Holsteinish
.mooed-in-Jerseyean.mooed-in-Guernseyese
alt.gingham-clad.milkmaids.awoke.yawned.stretched
alt.shining.pails.reached-for.took.positioned
alt.milking.stools.took.positioned.sat-upon
alt.squirty.squirts.squirted.squirted.squirted
alt.bovine.residents.relaxed.mellowed.relaxed
alt.udderly.contented.were.were.were
alt.placid.morning.!last.!last.!last
alt.large.minivan.arrived.pulled-up.stopped
alt.tastefully-lettered.logo.bore.carried.bore
alt."Mme. Fifi's"."École de ballet".read.proclaimed.read
alt.leotarded.dancers.disembarked.stood.looked-about
alt.bright-colored.leotards.wore.wore.wore
alt.lacy.tutus.wore.wore.wore-tu
alt.pastel.garb.was-pink.was-lavender.was-sky-blue
alt.nine.young-ladies.were.were.were
alt.ambulatory.floral-bouquet.were.were.were-also
alt.front-fence.rail.noticed.seen.spotted
alt.makeshift.barre.became.became.became
alt.young.dancers.stretched.practiced.stretched
alt.bright.colors.were-noticed.were-seen.were-spotted
alt.bovine.attention.grabbed.grabbed-firmly
.grabbed-by-the-horns-er-so-to-speak
alt.intrigued.cows.rose.stood.ambled-over
alt.grass-green.tutu.seen.inspected.sniffed-at
alt.edible.delicacy.was?.could-be?.might-be?
alt.large.teeth.chomped.bit.tore-off-a-tuft
alt.curious.bovine.chewed.chewed-slowly.chewed
alt.interesting.flavor.had.intrigued.savored
alt.valuable.source-of-fiber.might-also-be?.could-be.might-be
alt.affronted.dancer.shrieked.screamed.shrieked-again
alt.bovinish.delicatessen.!was.!would-be.!was!
alt.fourteen.years-of-ballet-school.went-to.attended
.sure-as-all-get-out-did-not-go-to-for-this!
alt.aggrieved.dancer.turned.about-faced.headed-for-van
alt.curious.bovine.followed.pursued.trotted-after
alt.chewy-tasty-green.delicacy.liked.enjoyed.wanted-more-of
alt.general.mayhem.ensued.ensued.ensued
alt.nine.dancers.ran.scattered.stampeded
alt.eight.cows.followed.pursued.chased
alt.eight.milkmaids.followed.pursued.chased
alt.Mme.Fifi.observed.saw-all.shook-head-in-wonder
alt.epithetic."Merde!".muttered.mumbled.muttered
alt.passengerless.minivan.boarded.started.drove-off
alt.mixed.feelings.had.have.had
alt.local.fauna.diminished.lessened.grew-fewer
alt.good.news.was.was.was
alt.fresh.dairy-products.!get.!have.!enjoy
alt.bad.news.was.was.was
alt.true.love.!had-visited.!had-called.!had-e-mailed
alt.in-absentia.gifts.provided.gifted.got-anyway
alt.long-awaited.explanation.!provide.!explain.!get
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
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> alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.another.noisy-morning.began.started.began-too-early
alt.morning.paper.arrived.thrown.hit-door-with-loud-thump
alt.two.turtledoves.were-awakened.yawned.cooed-noisily
alt.three.French-hens.were-awakened.glared.kvetched-loudly
alt.four.calling-birds.were-awakened.stretched.griped
alt.six.geese.were-awakened.were-hungry.honked-excessively
alt.seven.baby-swans.were-awakened.were-startled.cheeped
alt.five.gold-rings.!awaken.!yawn.!complain
alt.five.gold-rings.!seen.!seen-for-several-days
.may-have-walked-off-with-true-love-(or-vice-versa)
alt.peacefully-sleeping.Tove.was-awakened.rose.dressed
alt.raucous.birds.ignored.disregarded.walked-right-by
alt.front.door.opened.walked-through.closed-behind
alt.avian.noises.diminished.lessened.stifled
alt.peaceful.morning.resumed.came-back.was-enjoyed
alt.peaceful.morning.!last.!last.!last-hardly-at-all
alt.stretch.Rolls-Royce.arrived.pulled-up.stopped
alt.ten.men.exited.stepped-down.disembarked
alt.exquisitely-garbed.men.were.were.were
alt.Saville-Row.suits.wore.flaunted.wore
alt.crisp-starched-white.shirts.wore.sported.wore
alt.silk.old-school-ties.wore.adorned.wore
alt.tasteful.cufflinks.gleamed.glistened.shown
alt.graceful.poses.took.struck.posed
alt.tentative.leaps.made.leapt.made
alt.graceful.poses.took.struck.returned-to
alt.questioning.looks.appeared.cast.made
alt.questioning.looks.continued.continued.continued
alt.apparent.spokesman.came-over.walked-over.stood
alt."Dear.chap".said.said.said-in-posh-accent
alt.necessary.clarification.make.insert.make
alt.adjectival."posh".define.clarify.define
alt."British.upper-class".denotes.connotes.references
alt."shrill.sounds-like-Posh-Spice".!means.!means.!means
alt.self-referential."We.were-told.were-informed.were-told"
alt."attractive.women.would-be-here.would-see.would-watch"
alt.discreet.wink.winked.winked.winked
alt.not-so-discreet.nudge.nudged.nudged.nudged
alt.unctuous.innuendo.seeped.dripped.oozed
alt."attractive.women.!seen.!seen.!seen"
alt."attractive.women.!are-here.!are-nearby.!are-anywhere!"
alt."attractive.women.are-coming?.are-expected?.are-awaited?"
alt.problematic.question.was.was.was-indeed
alt.past.events.!help.!assist.!provide-desirable-answer
alt.metaphorical.lightbulb.lit.gleamed.illuminated
alt.truthful-but-not-strictly-100%-accurate.answer.could-give
.would-give.would-provide
alt."decorative.dairymaids.were-here.stayed-here.stayed-two-days"
alt."leaping.lords.!saw.!saw.!saw"
alt."disappointed.dairymaids.said-goodbye.left.departed"
alt."beautiful.dancers.came-yesterday.were-here.danced-and-cavorted"
alt."leaping.lords.!saw.!saw.!saw"
alt."disappointed.dancers.said-goodbye.left.departed"
alt."other.female-visitors.followed.left.departed-also"
alt.disgruntled.spokesman.frowned.scowled.shook-head
alt.tentative."But all is not lost!".said.spoke.offered
alt."several.ravishingly-beautiful-females.visit.reside.dwell"
alt."masculine.companions.seek.desire.crave"
alt.well-dressed.spokesman.smiled.perked-up.looked-attentive
alt."small.problem.must-bring-up.must-mention.must-note"
alt."rural.residents.were.were.were"
alt."homesick.guests.have-been.are.have-been"
alt."familiar.country-ambiance.miss.long-for.crave"
alt."customary.fragrances.miss.long-for.crave"
alt.puzzled.spokesman.pondered.raised-eyebrow.looked-quizzical
alt."my.solution.offer.share.provide"
alt."simple.kernels-of-corn.pocketed.carried.bore"
alt."rustic.aroma.emitted.gave-off.exuded"
alt."beautiful.females.attracted.enticed.followed-around"
alt."my.solution.provide.offer.share-freely-with-you"
alt."one.moment.pause.wait.pause"
alt.quick.trip-inside.made.made.made
alt.small.bag.carried.brought-back.handed-over
alt.expectant.spokesman.took.opened.peered-inside
alt.foot-tapping.companions.looked-at.beckoned-to.came-over
alt.bag's.contents.distributed.shared.pocketed
alt.generous.self.turned.walked-towards-door.walked-up-steps
alt.expectant.gentlemen.followed.winked-and-nudged.followed
alt.front.door.reached.opened.threw-wide
alt.hungry.geese<honk>.ran-out<honk>.rushed-out.stampeded<honk>
alt.shocked.lords.leapt.turned-in-mid-air.hit-ground-running
alt.leaping.lords.leapt.bounced.bounded
alt.leaping.lords.leapt.departed.made-hasty-exit
alt.hungry.geese.<honk>chased.pursued.<honk>followed<honk><honk>
alt.fortunate.morning.was.is.will-remain
alt.not-one-but-two.problems.disposed-of.eliminated.gotten-rid-of
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
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> alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.yet-another.noisy-morning.began.started.began-too-early
alt.far-off.noises.sensed.felt.heard
alt.strange.noises.were.were.were-indeed
alt.anguished.goat.teased?.tormented?.tortured?
alt.strange.noises.approached.drew-closer.drew-nigh
alt.obvious.explanation.appeared.was-evident.was
alt.kilted.bagpipers.approached.drew-closer.drew-nigh
alt.traditional.bagpipes.carried.toted.played
alt.goat-skin.bags.have.require.use
( alt.parenthetic.note.note.interpose.insert )
( alt.no.goats.slain.skinned.harmed-in-any-way )
( -during-the-preparation-of-this-posting )
alt.pocket.Day-Timer.opened.consulted.checked
alt.Scottish.holiday.!is.!was-yesterday.!is-eve-of
alt.handwritten."Ordered bagpipers".!seen.!found.!present
alt.some-other.explanation.sought.needed.required
alt.true.love.ordered?.scheduled?.arranged-for?
alt.past.events.considered.reviewed.mulled-over
alt.likely.possibility.is.is.is
alt.surreal.life.has-become.is.continues-to-be
alt.true.love.sure-is-pushing-it.is.is
alt.heartfelt.<sigh>.sighed.sighed.sighed
alt.brightly-clad.pipers.are.are.are
alt.colorful.garb.wear.flaunt.display
alt.recognizable.tartans.!have.!wear.!have
alt.all.colors-of-the-rainbow.wear.flaunt.display
alt.spectral.stripes.clash.complement.clash
alt.solid.swathes.complement.clash.complement
alt.polychromatic.plaids.glow.radiate.luminesce
alt.polyphonic.pipers.are.are.are
alt.melodic.melodies.tootle.tootle.tootle
alt.no-two.melodies.are-alike.are-similar.are-the-same
alt.eleven-part.harmony.could-be?.might-be?.must-be
alt.questionable.hypothesis.is.is.is
alt.contradictory."eleven-part"-and-"harmony".are.are.are
alt.same.sentence.!use-in.!appear-in.!make-sense-in
alt.piping.pipers.pace.parade.pass-by
alt.discordant.harmonies.fade.diminish.die-out
alt.sudden.squawking.heard.heard.heard
alt.seven.baby-swans.appear.waddle-down-the-sidewalk.depart
alt.piping.pipers.chased.caught-up-with.followed
alt.old.saying.remember.quote.cite
alt.some.explanation.might-shed.might-provide.might-offer
alt.classical."De gustibus non disputandum.est.est.est"
alt.modernized."No accounting for taste.is.is.is"
alt.alternative.explanation.have.propose.offer
alt.discordant.bagpipes.are.are.are-indeed
alt.high-pitched.sounds.create.screech.squawk
alt.ultrasonic.swan-whistles.are?.could-be?.might-be?
alt.plausible.explanation.!required.!needed.!matter
alt.morning's.events.considered.seen.considered
alt.more.problems.disposed-of.eliminated.gotten-rid-of
alt.another.fortunate-morning.has-become.is.will-remain
alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
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> alt.interesting.tomorrow.anticipated.expected.will-be
alt.morning.noises.started.commenced.began-too-early
alt.far-off.noises.sensed.felt.heard
alt.distant.thumpety-thumps.heard.felt.sensed
alt.far-off.noises.grew.got-louder.intensified
alt.peaceful.breakfast.disturbed.interrupted.trashed
alt.coffee.cup.shook.vibrated.chattered-noisily-in-saucer
alt.morning.coffee.rippled.rippled-more.rippled-still-more
alt.coffee.cup.shook-more.vibrated-wildly.chattered-madly
alt.coffee-colored.surf.formed.swelled.whitecapped
alt.caffeinated.tsunami.rose.surged.devastated-tabletop
alt.front.door.went-to.opened.walked-through
alt.noisy.whatever-it-was.sought.looked-for.found
alt.costumed.musicians.marched.countermarched.paraded
alt.colorful.drummers.were.were.were-indeed
alt.brightly-colored.flowing-robes.wore.flaunted.rippled
alt.gold-tasseled.red-fezzes.wore.sported.wore
alt.noisy.parade.was.was.was
alt.twelve.drummers.marched.drummed.marched
alt.bass.drums.thumped.thumped.thumped
alt.snare.drums.ratatatted.ratatatted.ratatatted
alt.four.calling-birds.came-out.watched.observed
alt.three.French-hens.came-out.watched.observed
alt.two.turtledoves.remained-inside.stayed-in-cage
.held-wingtips-firmly-over-ears
alt.four.calling-birds.had-enough.shook-heads.returned-inside
alt.tiny.cellphones.took.opened.dialed-911
alt.aggrieved.complaints.made.made.made
alt.uniformed.minions-of-the-law.arrived.observed.conferred
alt.senior.spokesminion.acted.confronted-drummers.raised-hands
alt.senior.spokesminion.was-ignored.was-ignored.was-ignored
alt.twelve.drummers.marched.paraded.walked-around-spokesminion
-as-though-he-were-a-tree-in-the-middle-of-the-street
alt.senior.spokesminion.reddened.blew-whistle.spread-arms
alt.senior.spokesminion.was-ignored.was-ignored.was-ignored
-except-by-one-drummer-who-playfully-thumped-minion-on
-head-with-bass-drum-beater-as-he-passed
alt.shocked.onlookers.gasped.hushed.drew-back
[ alt.family-friendly.newsgroup.is.is.is ]
[ alt.small.children.read.puzzle-out.enjoy ]
[ alt.violent.scene.cut.edited-out.removed ]
[ alt.friendly.G-rating.!lose.retain.!lose ]
alt.obscuring.dust.thins.settles.dissipates
alt.blessed.silence.descends.falls.hushes
alt.official.vans.depart.leave.drive-off
alt.twelve.drummers.apprehended.arrested.taken-in
alt.twelve.drums.taken.listed.seized-as-evidence
alt.extensive.list-of-charges.expected.anticipated.awaited
alt.quiet.residence.walk-back-to.return-to.enter
alt.fresh.coffee.poured.creamed-and-sugared.enjoyed
alt.sudden.realization.made.struck-by.hit-by
alt.three.French-hens.!seen!.!present!.must-still-be-outside?
alt.front.door.ran-to.flung-open.ran-through
alt.three.French-hens.!seen!.!present!.were-missing!
alt.next-door.neighbors.visited.questioned.consulted
alt.casual.passers-by.stopped.questioned.consulted
alt.disturbing.scenario.built.assembled.pieced-together
alt.onlooking.French-hens.were-there.were-there.were-there
alt.black.SUV.arrived.stopped.departed
alt.onlooking.French-hens.were-gone.were-gone!.were-gone!!
alt.distressing.scenario.was.was!.was!!
alt.hushed.residence.hurried-to.returned-to.entered
alt.disturbing.facts.stated.laid-out.discussed
alt.several.possibilities.considered.hypothesized.discussed
alt.unacceptable.situation.was.was.was
alt.feathered.guests.were-missed.were-missed.were-missed
alt.four.calling-birds.huddled.consulted.planned
alt.tiny.cellphones.took.opened.dialed
alt.probing.questions.asked.asked.asked
alt.Twelfth.Day-of-Christmas.passed.passed.passed-sadly
alt.loose.ends.remain.dangle.flap-in-breeze
alt.unanswered.questions.remain.lurk.haunt
alt.final.episode.drafted.written.to-be-posted-tomorrow
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> alt.final.episode.drafted.written.to-be-posted-tomorrow
alt.Twelve.Days-of-Christmas.passed.went-by.concluded
alt.past.narratives.reported-on.described.related
alt.loose.ends.remained.dangled.flapped-in-breeze
alt.unanswered.questions.remained.lurked.haunted
alt.some.time.has-passed.has-gone-by.has-passed
alt.final.narrative.compose.write.post
alt.post-12-D-of-C.events.report-on.describe.relate
alt.four.calling-birds.called.enquired.kept-at-it
alt.three.French-hens.found.located.had-been-detained-by-INS
alt.unseen.story.assembled.unfolded.related-now
alt.parading.percussionists.had-watched.had-liked.
.had-clapped-hands-er-wings-in-time-to-beat
alt.percussive.parade.joined.followed.marched-behind
alt.subsequent.fracas.avoided.evaded.dodged
alt.police-vs-paraders.riot.chattered-about.discussed
.discussed-unfortunately-in-loud-and-vocal-French
alt.passing.INS-agents.heard.stopped.questioned-briefly
alt.valid.identification.!had.!possessed.!had
alt.undocumented.avians.were.were-taken-in.were-held-as
alt.concerned.calling-birds.were.were-deeply.were-greatly
alt.Mme.Fifi.called.conversed-with.cajoled
alt.Mme.Fifi.would-help.would-visit-INS.would-plead
alt.slinky.little-black-dress.slipped-into.painted-on.wore
alt.sultry.manner.adopted.employed.used-to-great-effect
alt.long.eyelashes.batted.blinked.looked-seductively-under
alt.feminine.charm.charmed.enthralled.enchanted
alt.quaint.accent.adapted.adopted.laid-on-thicker-than-mud
alt.bemused.INS-agents.captivated.charmed.!knew-what-hit-them
alt.pending.charges.dropped.disappeared.expunged
alt.three.French-hens.released.freed.departed-with-Mme-Fifi
alt.joyous.celebration.held.held.held
alt.tasty.French-champagne.sipped.drank.enjoyed
alt.champagne-soaked.birdseed.nibbled.eaten.enjoyed
alt.three.French-hens.conferred.considered.decided
alt.friendly.Mme-Fifi.would-live-with.would-reside-with
.could-enjoy-conversations-in-native-language-with
alt.three.French-hens.packed.moved-out.were-assured-that
they-would-always-be-friends
alt.two.turtledoves.considered.regarded.considered
alt.caged.birds.were.were.were
alt.gilded.cage.was.was.was-but-even-so...
alt.not-nice.environment.was?.was?.was-nonetheless?
alt.gilded.cage.was-lifted.was-carried-outside.was-opened
alt.cage.door.opened.opened-wide.offered-freedom
alt.curious.turtledoves.looked-out.looked-up.looked-about
alt.hungry.peregrine-falcon.was-seen.flew-above.circled
alt.hungry.feral-cat.was-seen.lurked-in-shrubbery.licked-chops
alt.cage.door.grabbed.slammed-shut.locked-from-the-inside
alt.feathered.heads.shook-no.shook-never.shook-no-way
alt.gilded.cage.was-lifted.was-carried-inside.was-placed
-on-windowside-table-to-enjoy-outdoors-from-indoors
alt.practical.turtledoves.were.were-surprisingly.were
alt.lengthy.discussions.had.argued-back-and-forth.had
alt.imaginative.business-plan.proposed.offered.suggested
alt.four.calling-birds.consulted.agreed.accepted
alt.gossip.websites.designed.built.established
alt.busy.calling-birds.talked.listened.pecked-at-keyboards
alt.New-York-and-Hollywood.celebrity-gossip.collected.posted.blogged
alt.Washington-DC.political-gossip.collected.posted.blogged
alt.popular.websites.were.were-indeed.were-beyond-turtledoves'-
wildest-projections
alt.daily.page-views.grew.grew.soon-exceeded-a-million
alt.impressive.revenue-stream.resulted.produced.overflowed
alt.generous.avian-partnership.was.was.was
alt.simple.tastes.had.had.had
alt.great.wealth.!needed.!required.would-be-shared-with-friends
alt.Tiffany's.bill.had-lurked.had-loomed.had-hung-over-Tovish-
head-like-razorsharp-steel-American-Express-card-of-Damocles
alt.Tiffany's.bill.was-paid.was-paid-in-full.was-paid-with-stern-
admonishment-to-allow-no-further-charges-by-ex-true-love-ever
alt.Mme-Fifi's.École-de-ballet.was-subsidized.was-refurbished
.enjoys-substantial-attendance-from-aspiring-prima-ballerinas
alt.friendly.Fifi.drops-in.drops-by.visits-frequently
alt.three.French-hens.accompany.come-with.keep-eye-out-for-INS
alt.convivial.evenings.have.enjoy.delight-in
alt.reclusive.partridge.still-hides.stays-out-of-sight.!is-seen
alt.occasional.New-York-Times'-Op-Ed-page.despoils.besmirches
.expresses-freedom-of-poop-on
alt.strange.bird.is.is.is
alt.former.true-love.never-called.never-e-mailed.never-
heard-from-again
alt.erratic.Christmas-time-behavior.!explained.!resolved
.will-likely-remain-a-mystery-wrapped-in-an-enigma
alt.final.item.note.report.end-epilogue-with:
alt.small.pear-tree.flourished.flowered.bore-fruit
alt.delicious.pears.were.were.were
Ant
> alt.final.narrative.compose.write.post
> alt.post-12-D-of-C.events.report-on.describe.relate
alt.aanvvvish.Ant.applaud.congratulate.praise
alt.marvellous.story.amuse.appreciate.enjoy!
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alt.wondrous.narrative.ends.completes.finishes
alt.much.praise.give.heap.bestow
alt.nasty.thought.glimmers.computes.emerges
alt.twelfth.Day-of-Christmas.was.was.was
alt.running.total.added-up.multiplied.grew
alt.dozenish.partridges.now-had?.possessed?had-twelve-trees?
alt.seventy-two.calling-birds.took-out-tiny-mobiles.chatted.talked-
incessantly?
alt.fearful.mind.asks.ponders.wants-know
alt.cautious.note.warns-others.interjects.adds
alt hard.sums.can't-do.can't-do.can't-do
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alt.short.answer.is.is.is:
alt.duplicate.gifts.!delivered.!given.!received
alt.original.schedule.adhered-to.followed.obeyed
alt.original.gift-list.adhered-to.followed.obeyed
alt.repetitive.gifts.questioned.disliked.!made-sense
alt.needless.plurality.shunned.avoided.eschewed
alt.one.partridge.require.need.have-role-for
alt.eleven-more.partridges.!wanted.!desired.!fit-plot
alt.key.word.notice.point-out.emphasize
alt.brief.pause.take.interject.take
alt.aanvvvish.readers.participate.assist.take-part
alt.#2.pencil.find.locate.sharpen-if-necessary
alt.previously-referenced."plot".find.locate.underline
alt.basic.approach.developed.followed.was:
alt.each-day's.delivery.occurred.happened.took-place
alt.new.characters.added.arrived.brought-into-play
alt.new.problems.arose.presented.manifested
alt.previous.characters.involved.interacted.took-part
alt.initial.arrivals.were-few.were-avian.were-interesting
alt.necessary.consequences.ensued.resulted.followed
alt.continued.presence.could-have.would-have.should-have
alt.character.development.was-possible.was-necessary.would-be
alt.major.roles.received.cast-in.starred-in
alt.plottish.involvement.required.necessitated.mandated
alt.continuing.stories.could-have.could-tell.would-relate
alt.interavian.relationships.could-be.would-have.would-grow
alt.plottish.threads.would-twist-would-weave.would-tangle
alt.later.arrivals.were-many.were-numerous.were-too-many
alt.supporting.roles.given.assigned-to.would-get
alt.basic.stratagem.devised.used.repeated-several-times
alt.current-day's.gift.arrives.acts-up.annoys
alt.previous-day's.gift(s).involves.interacts-with.departs-with
alt.metaphorical."two-birds-with-one-stone".get.get.get
alt.interjectory.note.make.interpose.make
alt.long-standing.figure-of-speech.is.is.is
alt.actual.stones.!cast.!thrown.!hurled
alt.actual.birds.!targeted.!harmed.!thunked
alt.feathered.companions.note.observe.relax
alt.irate.letter-to-the-editor.crumpled.discarded.tossed
alt.final.comment.make.add.end-with:
alt.poetic.license.have.carry.renew-yearly
alt.aanvvvish.endorsement.has.carries.bears
alt.blanket.excuse.is.is.is
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> alt.final.comment.make.add.end-with:
> alt.poetic.license.have.carry.renew-yearly
> alt.aanvvvish.endorsement.has.carries.bears
> alt.blanket.excuse.is.is.is-
alt.late.visitor.appears.shows-up.wonders-if-familiar-handles-visible
alt.spam-buried.thread.finds.browses.reads
alt.tardy.curiosity.sees-content.hits-gold.finds-Tovish-story
alt.richly-rewarded.me.chuckles.laughs.guffaws-loud-enough-to-wake-
the-
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