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Thread: Scene 9: Fear Not! - Shepherds and Angels proclaiming
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Posted
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Originally posted by Even Lowlier Shepherd:
Lo, I am sore afraid!!
Don't be, they're still arguing among themselves about what they're supposed to be doing ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Fourth Angel
Nativity Play
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*glows firmly at Angel 1*
Look, the war in the heavenlies took place several millennia ago, and you're stuck with this side. Besides, we're at least going to avoid the lake of fire at the end of time.
turns back to the shepherds, smiling serenely
You will find the babe lying in a manger and wrapped in swaddling clothes.
But avoid his sister, OK?
Just give the presents to the boy and his mum. She'll be the one in blue.
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From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Sheep
Nativity Play
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Glares at Chief Comic Shepard. Nobody's giving me as a present! Walks in front of him and ...
* sheep plop *
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I may be just a purple sheep with a funny nose, but ThatsMrJuice 2U!
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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Have you got any black nail polish? and some hair dye? I'm sick of blonde.
Rummages under her robes, and draws out a makeup bag of quite staggering proportions. From the amount of stuff she tips out it seems to have the internal dimensions of a Tardis. Or possibly The Luggage.
I got black, purple, blue and red. What d'you fancy?
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Well, shall we give them Rudolph then?
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I be also known as Moth!
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Angel 1
Nativity Play
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suddenly Angel 1 experiences a massive transformation. Her hair spontaneously becomes black, her nails become black and her white robes become very like the dark angels, black and purple with a lot of velvet so they hang right. Her nice white shoes become knee high leather boots.
That's it. . . . . ..I've become a fallen angel!
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Jenny Ann smiles sweetly
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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A purple sheep! Nah, I've a better idea-
Picks up Sheep 1 and ties tinsel to ears There, how's that look?
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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*applauds*
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Sheep 1
Nativity Play
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Begins to worry that the purple sheep will clash with BVM's blue. Starts to amble up to Deputy Chief Shepherd to try to dissuade him from making such a huge style faux pas, but then remembers she's a sheep not an interior designer.
Baaaaa
Munch.
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Jack the Lass the Sheep (but you can call me Shaun)
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Musical Director
Nativity Play
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*the melodious sounds of Marc Cohn's 'Fallen Angel' drift across the valley...*
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ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...
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Angel 1
Nativity Play
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right, now that's sorted I'm going off to find somewhere to make trouble.
You can all manage without me, right?
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Jenny Ann smiles sweetly
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Posted
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Originally posted by Fourth Angel:
*glows firmly at Angel 1*
Look, the war in the heavenlies took place several millennia ago, and you're stuck with this side. Besides, we're at least going to avoid the lake of fire at the end of time.
turns back to the shepherds, smiling serenely
You will find the babe lying in a manger and wrapped in swaddling clothes.
But avoid his sister, OK?
Just give the presents to the boy and his mum. She'll be the one in blue.
Penny drops
Oh, you mean the lean-to, back of the Crown!
She ruined my drink last night, silly cow!
Dopey husband-to-be, as well!
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I be also known as Moth!
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Stable Cat
Nativity Play
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*stable cat is still singing along with the music*
mrrrrrrroooooowwwwwwwww.....
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nicolemrw says "meow!"
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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[ELS stares up at the angels and blinks a few times]
Right then... while that lot's arguing, why don't we slip on down to Bethlehem and grab a pint? We can have a look in at the stable and see what the fuss is all about, while we're down.
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the ferret normally known as Siegfried
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Sheep 1
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd:
A purple sheep! Nah, I've a better idea-
Picks up Sheep 1 and ties tinsel to ears There, how's that look?
Notices something tied to ears and turns round to try and eat it. Unable to reach it but too stupid to realise this, Sheep 1 turns round and round in ever more frenzied circles till she collapses in a heap.
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Jack the Lass the Sheep (but you can call me Shaun)
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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Have fun, sweetheart. Remember, if in doubt, stick it on the credit-card.
Turning to the shepherds. Right, you lot. Lets talk presents.
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Picks up the exhausted Sheep 1 and looks at wrapping paper lying next to the Chief Shepherd's wet clothes
Hmmmm....
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Look, sweets, it's a lamb or nothing. Unless you want Spare Shepherd?
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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In her most reasonable voice... Right. One of the little darlings stuck "Killing animals" at number one on the to do list before she was even born. All the other does is sweetly sleep. You just might get away with a sheep-skin rug for him. And (shouting) I'm a vegetarian!
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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What do you want me for- heck, "do this " and "do that"... Can't you see I am making more vegemite sandwhiches in case we need a snack on the way to the town? Hmmmm, there are some nice lamb sandwhiches somewhere....
Anyhow, I take it we will go have a gander at the stable? What if it pongs a bit- with all that manure and stuff. What if it gives me asthma?
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The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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Sidles up to spare shepherd. You've got vegemite?
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Fourth Angel
Nativity Play
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*stamps foot in disgust*
A nice easy job, they said. Nice little trip to earth. Sing a bit, tell them about the baby, and then go back home.
Nothing about losing one of my collegues to the Dark Side. *glares at Goth Angel again*
Nothing about naked drunken shepherds who haven't the faintest idea what to do.
I give up. Go find the baby yourselves.
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From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
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Sheep 1
Nativity Play
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One of the little darlings stuck "Killing animals" at number one on the to do list before she was even born
![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
Struggles to escape from Deputy Chief Shepherd. Gives up, and munches away at wrapping paper instead.
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Jack the Lass the Sheep (but you can call me Shaun)
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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This is all I need, underlings with attitude!
Right, we set off to Bethlehem, and get a bottle from the Crown as a present.
All thosse in favour?
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I be also known as Moth!
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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Right, we set off to Bethlehem, and get a bottle from the Crown as a present.
All thosse in favour?
"Aye!"
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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I think Fourth Angel needs to see a pyschiatrist for work-related stress- but it should be available under a work-illness insurance programme....
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The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Aye!
But I'll bring this sheep along just in case...
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Musical Director
Nativity Play
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stage whisper: shepherds! hey guys! you're meant to be visiting the baby tomorrow night! read the script!!!
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ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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*swipes one of Spare Shepherd's vegemite sandwiches* *munching* Hmmmm. Not bad. But it's not as good as marmite.
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Off we go to Bethlehem. Is it very far? Shall we find a stable lit by a star?
Shall we go in?
Should I take my little drum for some musical relief? Maybe the new mother would like me to play it a while?
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The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Something tells me I don't think we should leave just yet
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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It will take us hours to get there at this rate.... probably not until tomorrow night.....
Rum pum pum pum...
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The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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That's ok, I have no intention of getting further than the bar of the Crown tonight!
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I be also known as Moth!
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Originally posted by Musical Director:
stage whisper: shepherds! hey guys! you're meant to be visiting the baby tomorrow night! read the script!!!
Er.. right. So.. who's up for the pub first? I could definitely do with some nice cider!
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the ferret normally known as Siegfried
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Fourth Angel
Nativity Play
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Originally posted by Musical Director:
stage whisper: shepherds! hey guys! you're meant to be visiting the baby tomorrow night! read the script!!!
You mean we've got to pad this out for another 13 hours?
I will need that psychiatrist. Where's Angel 5 with that recorder?
Launches into Angels from the Realms of Glory (all 5 verses) to pass the time
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From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Actually, I'd prefer one of those seasonal starbucks coffees!
Eggnog latte I think....
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The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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Launches into Angels from the Realms of Glory (all 5 verses) to pass the time
Now that *is* truly hellish.
Musical Director: How about some Bauhaus?
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Originally posted by Spare Shepherd:
Actually, I'd prefer one of those seasonal starbucks coffees!
Eggnog latte I think....
Listen, mate, you really don't get this do you?
WE ARE NOT MIDDLE CLASS!
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I be also known as Moth!
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Bugger.... knew I shouldn't wipe the vegemite knife on my tea towel head-dress. Now I'll need to find a clean one before we go anywhere....
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The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!
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chief stage manager
Nativity Play
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Originally posted by Spare Shepherd:
Actually, I'd prefer one of those seasonal starbucks coffees!
Eggnog latte I think....
Now, that's available on the props table.... ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
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The original bessie rosebride.
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Chief, you may not be!
BUT I am - just doing this as a holiday job between semesters at Law School, so if I wanna go to upmarket coffee shops I darn well will, k?
If that's fine by the rest of you, of course?
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Should we order a pizza?
Do the angels want some garlic bread?
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Originally posted by Spare Shepherd:
Bugger.... knew I shouldn't wipe the vegemite knife on my tea towel head-dress. Now I'll need to find a clean one before we go anywhere....
Snatches tea-towel from head of Spare Shepherd, stamps it in the dirt, returns it to his head
Now wear that and like it!
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I be also known as Moth!
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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[thorws another chunk of petrified sheep plop on the fire]
*smiles brightly* So... Did anyone bring marshmellows?
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Chief, I think you need a drink
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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chief stage manager
Nativity Play
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Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
quote:
Originally posted by Spare Shepherd:
Actually, I'd prefer one of those seasonal starbucks coffees!
Eggnog latte I think....
Listen, mate, you really don't get this do you?
WE ARE NOT MIDDLE CLASS!
Get your alcohol in the pubs; I'll serve the coffee drinks! ![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
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The original bessie rosebride.
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Chief, you should talk to Fourth Angel about work-related stress -relief counselling...
You'll have a coronary if you go on like this............
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The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!
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Angel 3
Nativity Play
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(Suddenly there is an almighty clap of thunder and a celestial beam of light pierces the gloom, picking out sheherds, Fallen Angels and Angel 4. With a roar a golden Maserati skids to a halt. It is Elijah's Fiery Chariot. Out of it get a radiant Presence. Angel 3 has had a makeover....)
FEAR NOT, O LOWLY SHEEPHANDLERS!!!!
Today unto you in the City of David is born a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord!!!
(and his Evil Twin Cyril/ Letititia/Lavinia, which is neither here nor there)GO THERE AND WORSHIP YE HIM!!!!!!
O blast they've buggered off. Better follow them - if their sense of direction is anything like those Wise Men, they'll be half way to Damascus by now.
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The artist usually known as Duo Seraphim
"Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est."
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Black Angel
Nativity Play
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stage whisper: shepherds! hey guys! you're meant to be visiting the baby tomorrow night! read the script!!!
*points accusingly at the musical director* We were going to the flipping pub. But *he* said we had to stay here for hours!
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Peronel, Black Angel and Typo Slayer extraordinaire...
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd:
Chief, I think you need a drink
That's the first sensible thing anyone's said all night!
I didn't go into shepherding for the razzmatazz! I went into it for the quiet life, and the lack of intellectual stimulation.
I can let WEEKS go by without a thought troubling me bonce!
And now it's all angel wings and glittery things...
It's TOO MUCH!!!
BRING ME A PINT!!!
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I be also known as Moth!
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