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interesting
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Evan Von Himmel wrote:I found this symbol before many years in a book of astronomy.
According that book, this is the symbol of Charon planet, which is a kind of Pluto's moon.
Charon was also the ferryman who ferried the dead to the underworld (in Greek mythology).
I took a quick look on the net and I didn't find the symbol exactly.
But I found that:

http://www.space-art.co.uk/gallery.php? ... -of-Charon

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Yes, of course, an eclipse ... :eek: ... :lol:

... quite a perfect symbol to illustrate what the Sisters' songs are about ... :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: ...

... but what about this bar ... :roll: ...
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Bar: noun

1) a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon (often concealed down the sleeve of a leather jacket, especially while wandering the streets of Thatcherite northern cities)

2) a counter across which alcoholic drinks or refreshments are served (use of a Bar def. #1 is advisable when drinking in Thatcherite northern cities)

3) a barrier or restriction to an action or advance (when in Bar def. #2 it is usually advisable to check one has a clear path to the exit should Bar def. #1 not suffice)

Yes, what about that "bar"? ;)
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Chairman Bux wrote:Bar: noun

1) a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon (often concealed down the sleeve of a leather jacket, especially while wandering the streets of Thatcherite northern cities)
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At times, better the best bar I guess ... :lol:
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eh!?
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Formulate a question, please ... you're welcome ... :wink:
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think I missed a post or summat
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pretty ... and the colour of the words has also changed ... :( ...

But no, I obviously made a mistake. So let me repeat:
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... at times, surely the best bar, I guess ...
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nope, is English your first language, if not forgive me?

we talks a bit daft o'er here on't island :lol:
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Have it tattood on my arm. I like it, don't care what it means. It's Sisters, so hey ;-)
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Chairman Bux wrote:Bar: noun

1) a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon (often concealed down the sleeve of a leather jacket, especially while wandering the streets of Thatcherite northern cities)

2) a counter across which alcoholic drinks or refreshments are served (use of a Bar def. #1 is advisable when drinking in Thatcherite northern cities)

3) a barrier or restriction to an action or advance (when in Bar def. #2 it is usually advisable to check one has a clear path to the exit should Bar def. #1 not suffice)

Yes, what about that "bar"? ;)
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James Blast wrote:nope, is English your first language, if not forgive me?
It is not ... but sometimes it feels like ... and then I might get a bit too fast ... :lol: ... thanks for any hints ...
and wrote: we talks a bit daft o'er here on't island :lol:
Mostly, I enjoy it ... sometimes I don't understand it ... and in certain respects
my manners of talk seem to be a bit difficult to digest for your island stomach, I've noticed ... :lol:
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Evan Von Himmel wrote:I found this symbol before many years in a book of astronomy.
According that book, this is the symbol of Charon planet, which is a kind of Pluto's moon.
Charon was also the ferryman who ferried the dead to the underworld (in Greek mythology).
I took a quick look on the net and I didn't find the symbol exactly.
But I found that:

http://www.space-art.co.uk/gallery.php? ... -of-Charon

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Charon's a crescent pointing up (not down as in the SOM logo) with a circle above it. None of the astrological or astronomical symbols really resembles the one we're after.
http://www.suberic.net/~dmm/graphics/astro/moons.html

But seeing that photo (which was taken in 2004 but there must be loads like it) and the mention of eclipse makes me wonder if the Walk away image is meant to depict a black planet...
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Some BBC statistics about lung cancer...

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8256257.stm
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:urff: :urff: :urff: ... thanks for the reminder ... :lol: ...

and for that "pretty" article ... :evil: ... :lol: ...
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stufarq wrote: http://www.suberic.net/~dmm/graphics/astro/moons.html

But seeing that photo (which was taken in 2004 but there must be loads like it) and the mention of eclipse makes me wonder if the Walk away image is meant to depict a black planet...
Good find.

Also, the Black Planet idea has plenty to recommend it IMO.
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Could also be a subliminal message by Von to show that The Huss is really a cry-baby.

For the sake of ambiguity he then turned it upside down...


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:lol: :lol: :lol: :notworthy: :notworthy:
That was a good one too! :lol:
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markfiend wrote:
stufarq wrote: http://www.suberic.net/~dmm/graphics/astro/moons.html

But seeing that photo (which was taken in 2004 but there must be loads like it) and the mention of eclipse makes me wonder if the Walk away image is meant to depict a black planet...
Good find.

Also, the Black Planet idea has plenty to recommend it IMO.
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Have a cookie ;D
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you sure that's a cookie fiendy, looks like and Airdale passed this way recently :lol:
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Yes, stufarq, you really deserve a wonderful cookie, ... :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: ...

but ...
Chairman Bux wrote:Yes, what about that "bar"? ;)


which changed it's position from Walk Away to First And Last And Always ...

I think it's really about something like :

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or ...

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or - a somewhat less modified like ...

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... : :lol: : :lol: : :lol: : ...


In addition our sweet shorthand dictionary is missing the definition no.

4.) a bar of gold, or chocolate ...

the latter for me, black or brown or white, but with full nuts, please ... ;D ... and without raisins, rather ... :wink:
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Being645 wrote:I think it's really about something like :
(then 3 pictures)
I'm confused. ???
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