Subj : Re: An original essay on Humour & Life
To   : Terry Roati
From : George Pope
Date : Mon Mar 10 2025 06:16:02

> Hi George,
> Sorry, I only just saw this message.
>I run my own NNTP server (tfb-bbs.org) but I can't connect to it using Newstap
> any longer. It used to work ok but can't get to work any longer.

The Filebank BBS, eh?

How do I connect via telnet client? (I use SyncTERM)

Weird -- Google(via Chrome) just warned me about using COPY on Google(dot com)

hmm. . a house divided?

NM telnet,I see you have it all listed on a login screen. .. nice!

So welcome me to Australia! *LOL*

I've been in New Zealand (virtually) a lot, & via a book series I'm currently  reading, that takes place in late 19th century South Island, when the Brits are just attempting to take the islands back as a profitable colony of her royal  highness Queen Victoria.  The Maori aren't so inclined to let it happen,  though, & know a few tricks the recosats never learned. (like being QUIET when  you attack, & f your Queensbury Rules & such, like if your throat needs  slitting, it's happening, even if it's before 09h00 & you're dead asleep,  dreaming of smoked kippers & eggs.

ok, ok, on with the jokes/puns:

Q:  What do you call a lazy kangaroo?  A: A pouch potato.

IĈm roo-tinely happy when IĈm in Australia.

"Trump is not my president!
  (so you support Biden?)
"I live in Sydney, Australia."

Cheers, mate!

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