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He stands now on the threshold of 20,000 posts, let us all approach the edge of the know world, but take care, for there be monsters. Congratulations Relentless, and welcome all, and please do not forget to wear a costume.

Dear Ladies and kind Gentlemen, please make your way down the gang way, no invitation is required, and all are welcome. the Nautilus is trimmed out, and the chandlers assure that not so much as a pin is missing from the list. All that is required of you is a costume, the rest is in place.

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And as for you Relentless, only one thing is required, and that is of course you're 20,000th post. I'd have you put it right here, but it is yours, so you may put it where you like.

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Allow me, good sir, to offer two gifts which, while not fit for such a momentous occasion, may provide you with some small amusement. First, a bottle of my favorite rye whiskey, a small batch limited-release deal from deepest inbred yahoo country:

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And second, a tandem unicycle for you and one other lucky cyclist to attempt to ride on a dare after consuming that delicious beverage. (Please note that these skilled gentlemen were willing to demo the contraption, but not to accompany you on your trip beneath the sea, so you'll have to find your own pilot.)

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Here's to another 20,000 without breaking Tait's server. :D

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Tanks Alabaster, 

I was thinking Relentless... just to be on the safe side that I'd introduce you to Gertrude here, she speaks passable English, and has very strict instructions not to let you out of her sight, so please do as she says for the duration of the cruise.

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Now here on the top side, it is bed time, so...

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I'll see you and Gertrude in the morning, at which point we ought to have reached a proper depth for the experiments. 

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let's go down to the lab for a little exercise Relentless...

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Now lets just put this on and see how you're feeling

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Relentless, You remember Gertrude don't you... well not for long you wont I imagine. Gertrude darling fetch the electro-convulsion device. Let's see if we can erase all memory of the previous evening.

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24b5kp1.jpg Not feeling well Relentless, I'm so sorry to hear that old man. Why don't you have a little lie down. Gertrude will see to it that no one disturbs you, but in the mean time I'm afraid that this is a regular working day for me, so I'll need to go now. But lets have drinks later when I return. I'd very much like to mix you up a cocktail. Gertrude, be a dear and see to it that there is plenty of I.C.E..

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