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Date Posted: 08:12:21 02/25/09 Wed
Author: Officer Torch
Subject: Memo Re Typo - To Sergeant Tim

This is a MEMO to Sergeant Tim from Emperor Ming

Sergeant Tim: Regretfully, a typographical error was made...not one in your favor. However, we're certain the few days you've spent doing chores on Mongo will keep you in line, and remain a loyal subject. As a gesture of goodwill, I will present you with a 100 Mingol gift card, upon your return, to spend in my souvenir shop. For that sum, you can purchase eg, a bobble-head depicting some king on Mongo, a "Terror of Tunnel" Maze Game, a package of clay to form clay people, a pack of small plastic figurines including a gocko and lizard, or practical items such as a large, strong metal shovel, or non-asbestos wear.

The day after the reknown octosac buffet, you will be transported back home, here on Mars. You'll spend a day in the lab with Tanak for debriefing, then can resume your normal activities.

Heh, heh...amazing what can happen because of a typo, eh Tim? Actually, we were looking for and thought you were.......Sergeant TIME! Since I am your Emperor, no apology is forthcoming, but I will inform the souvenir stand cashier to deduct 10% off on select discontinued items.

Emperor Ming

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[> Re: Memo Re Typo - To Sergeant Tim -- Tim, 20:25:13 02/25/09 Wed [1]

This Sergeant is looking forward to returning to Mars and picking up an Emperor Ming figurine and various accoutrements at his souvenir shop. Good old Mars--there's nothing like flying over the Valley of Desolation with a bobble-head Ming effigy on the dashboard of your stratosled.

On my return trip to Mars I will likely pass the unfortunate Sergeant Time as he is being transported to Mongo for his own infractions. The only advice I can offer my fellow enlisted man is to watch where you step while working in the tunnel of terror.

A 100 Mingol gift card with 10 percent off discontinued items...hope I have enough left for a Tigron jigsaw puzzle.

Sergeant Tim


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[> [> Re: Memo Re Typo - To Sergeant Tim -- Officer Torch, 09:06:50 02/26/09 Thu [1]

Tim....that was an unfortunate typo. Note: Sergeant Time....(yes that's T-I-M-E ) is en route to Mongo and will be paying for his infractions. We hope you left whatever gear was presented to you by the supply officer on Mars, including the flashlight for Day 1, since now ex-Sergeant TIME had no time to obtain equipment. (The Supply Facility was closed before the rocketship departed for Mongo.)

FYI, there is no bobble-head of Emperor Ming in his Souvenir Shop....it is forbidden, though bootlegs can be found.(I hope Ming did not catch your effigy remark.) Bobble-heads of the various Kings of Mongo/Mars are available though in Ming's shop. Some Stratosled pilots place 'em on their dashboards. Vultan is a favorite, since his wings also move, and Clay King...as a reminder to beware of the Valley of Desolation.

Oh...did I ever tell you his name yet. Ready for this?....it's Clay King! Yes...first name Clay, second name King! Now you know.

I'm glad you did not fall for the gotcha re "Terror of Tunnel" Maze Game. Ming is just waiting for somebody to remark that it was printed incorrectly and should be Tunnel of Terror.

Sorry Tim...no Tigron Jigsaw Puzzle...but you can get a 1200 piece set (B&W rendition) of the Martian sky...it contains a couple clouds, but is tough to assemble. (Flaws have also been reported, such as ragged edges, poor interlocking, missing pieces, etc.) If you like, you can buy a Tigron Sketch Jigsaw Puzzle, 500 pcs, for 14,000 Mingols but there's a 2 month back order. Hope this has been informative.

Officer Torch


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[> Re: Memo Re Typo - To Sergeant Tim -- Tim, 20:05:41 02/26/09 Thu [1]

Aye, please disregard this Sergeant's earlier request for a specific effigy. I am leaning toward a Vultan bobble-head purchase, although a King Kala model is not out of the question as I understand they are waterproof.

First name Clay, last name King...heh! I would say it was a trick question, but I don't wish to end up back on Mongo with Sergeant Time.

Sorry, I don't have the Mingols required for a Tigron Sketch Jigsaw Puzzle. If I had that kind of Mingol around I would likely invest in a few extra Martian Batwings instead. They can come in mighty handy if one of the Forest People was to leave a banana peel on the light bridge.

Sergeant Tim


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[> [> Re: Memo Re Typo - To Sergeant Tim -- Officer Torch, 10:17:42 02/27/09 Fri [1]

Tim...acorns can also be a problem on the light bridge, which is not particularly wide, and there's no handrail. Yes, banana peels can be dangerous, but sometimes it doesn't matter if some escaped forest man, crazed by lice and/or dental pain starts horsing around with the on/off control making the bridge intermittent. Martian wings, or some sort of bungee cord should be standard equipment when crossing.

Pass on the King Kala model...it's only water resistant, not waterproof. Go for Vultan...lots of moving parts and if you install batteries, a light turns on and he makes a simple shadow puppet while laughing boisterously. Best buy Tim....go for it.

Hey, you gotta problem with Clay King? (He had a distant relative on earth called Sky King.) Meet me behind the landing tower at noon tomorrow and we can settle this one on one. Just make sure your shoes are clean from that Day 1 in the gocko's lair.


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[> [> [> Re: Memo Re Typo - To Sergeant Tim -- Tim, 21:49:41 03/01/09 Sun [1]

Ah, but those shoes are a great way to repel potential opponents, LOL!

Sergeant Tim


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