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Thread: Scene 10: Shepherds visit
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Spare Shepherd: Last time I saw the little girl, she was chasing after a lambkin.
Really? I seen 'er in the bar, spewing up. That jedi knight give 'er me to mind, but I got bladdered. I left 'er on the floor.
-------------------- I be also known as Moth!
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Musical Director: Music? You want music? I was asked to provide musicians - nobody said anything about music.
OK, who stole my post? I meant to say....
Yes dear, we'd noticed!
[I've never seen a bigger mess of a post in all my born days...] [ 18. December 2002, 22:04: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd: Really? I seen 'er in the bar, spewing up. That jedi knight give 'er me to mind, but I got bladdered. I left 'er on the floor.
Can't keep out of that bar can you? We're supposed to be worshipping the Holy Child (and Evil Twin) not the Demon Drink
-------------------- Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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Said by BVM: quote: Poor poor poor Herod!
Baa?
[Sheep 3 backs off nervously, upsetting Joseph's beer in the process]
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Well, at least I was doing some darn good worshipping- heart, drum, Latin and all...
-------------------- The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd: quote: Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd: Really? I seen 'er in the bar, spewing up. That jedi knight give 'er me to mind, but I got bladdered. I left 'er on the floor.
Can't keep out of that bar can you? We're supposed to be worshipping the Holy Child (and Evil Twin) not the Demon Drink
Look, that were a while back. Before we got the news from the shiny people!
-------------------- I be also known as Moth!
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Picks up baby Jesus from the manger and nurses him tenderly You're a good little boy, you are... Who's mummy's handsome little man, then?
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Sheep 3: [Sheep 3 backs off nervously, upsetting Joseph's beer in the process]
Don't worry sheep - I wasn't going to drink any more of that muck, anyway.
Pats sheep on head.
What I'd give for a Screwdriver right now...
-------------------- Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd: Can't keep out of that bar can you?
Actually, I think I need a decent drink.
{Whispers to Joseph}
Your round?
-------------------- Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Sheep 3 goes over and nudges Rudolph]
Baaaa
*nudge*
Baaaaaaaaaaa
[Sheep 3 notices the whiskey bottles and gives up.] [ 18. December 2002, 22:06: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
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Musical Director
Nativity Play
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*breaks into 'Screwdriver' by the White Stripes*
-------------------- ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd: quote: Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd: Can't keep out of that bar can you?
Actually, I think I need a decent drink.
{Whispers to Joseph}
Your round?
I'm in!
-------------------- I be also known as Moth!
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Joseph:
What I'd give for a Screwdriver right now...
Oh Joseph, you are such a darling! I just happen to have one in my handbag. How thoughtful of you to fix the broken hinge on the door. It is a bit draughty in here!
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The Cow
Nativity Play
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<rouses himself from behind a bale of hay> mumbles: Nnnggh! This udder is uncomfortable.
-------------------- Anybody ever seen a whale in a cow outfit before?
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Sheep
Nativity Play
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Looks over at Sheep 3
Baaaaaaa?
Looks up at Christ Child
Baaaaaaa!
-------------------- I may be just a purple sheep with a funny nose, but ThatsMrJuice 2U!
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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So, we done here then? We could pop next door, see if the little girl's where I left her?
-------------------- I be also known as Moth!
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The Cow
Nativity Play
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<looks around, sees Ickle Lord Jesus asleep in his mother's arms>
I'm just going to try something:
<wanders over to Mary>
Moooooo!
<The baby awakes, but Ickle Lord Jesus no crying he makes>
Hmmm, I thought so.
-------------------- Anybody ever seen a whale in a cow outfit before?
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Excuse me... but wasn't there a bit of adoring meant to be going on here? And what about presents? I distinctly heard something mentioned about presents!
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The Cow
Nativity Play
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How about some milk??
No, I guess you don't really need it.
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by The Cow:
<wanders over to Mary>
Moooooo!
Hello cow! Would you mind most awfully lowing somewhere else, please. The baby may make no crying, but you didn't half make me jump..
(and I haven't had chance to do my pelvic floor exercises yet! )
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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{sigh}
Fixes hinges. Then sneaks out through door.
Time passes.
Returns with a tray laden with exotic tails. Signals to shepherds.
Psst!
Hey, over here! These are on me!
-------------------- Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
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Presents? Presents?
I thought there was something I was meant to do
Christmas - and I've forgotten to buy folk their pressies...
This'll never do
May be some pre-Christmas sales bargains to be had if I'm quick
Byeeeeee
*Wanders off clutching credit cards and money in search of large shopping centre*
-------------------- It could only be Nanny Ogg
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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We gave Joseph the beer!
Where's the wrapped sheep?
Oh, and you got a drum!
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Mother Mary: Excuse me... but wasn't there a bit of adoring meant to be going on here? And what about presents? I distinctly heard something mentioned about presents!
I offered you the whiskey when we came in--do you want it?
-------------------- the ferret normally known as Siegfried
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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Mmmm, these exotic tails are good. Now excuse me one moment.
Leaves. Returns. With exotic COCKTAILS this time.
Anyone want a drink to wash down those delicious tails?
-------------------- Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Angel 1
Nativity Play
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right, seeings as I missed out on last nights booze up, where's mine?
A
-------------------- Jenny Ann smiles sweetly
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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and my gift of love....
Don't you value intangible things, Mary?
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The Cow
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Mother Mary: Hello cow! Would you mind most awfully lowing somewhere else, please. The baby may make no crying, but you didn't half make me jump..
Blushes terribly at the admonishment
quote: (and I haven't had chance to do my pelvic floor exercises yet! )
Goes beetroot coloured at the mention of pelvic floor exercise and beats a hasty retreat behind a hay bale
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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No thanks, Poncey, middle class drinks. I'm off next door.
Excuse me lady, I'm done visiting here! Very nice little king you've got there. Shame I'm a repub... sorry, tactless of me!
I'll bring the little demon-girl baby back if I see her!
exit
-------------------- I be also known as Moth!
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Spare Shepherd: and my gift of love....
Don't you value intangible things, Mary?
Hmmm... yes, I will treasure them in my heart... but I was rather hoping for some new clothes for the babies. Can't any of you knit? A nice pair of purple booties for Lavinia would have been nice, I mean to say, you've got the wool!
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Sheep 3 starts looking around for Even Lowlier Shepherd, who is supposed to have a box of tiny jingle bells attached to cerulean bows]
Baaa.
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd: We gave Joseph the beer!
Oh, and I forgot to mention, Joseph has given up the demon drink so he won't be needing that!
Serenely upturns the tray of exotic tails and cocktails Sorry!
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd: No thanks, Poncey, middle class drinks. I'm off next door.
No problem. All the more for me!
Emits a restrained belch. One must watch one's manners in such a setting.
Still, things'd be better with some nice little snacklets. Anyone got some snacks?
-------------------- Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Angel 1
Nativity Play
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fine. I'll go and get my own. see if I care. A
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Mother Mary: quote: Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd: We gave Joseph the beer!
Oh, and I forgot to mention, Joseph has given up the demon drink so he won't be needing that!
Serenely upturns the tray of exotic tails and cocktails Sorry!
That didn't half look deliberate...
-------------------- Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Sheep 1
Nativity Play
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Staggers in, having managed to eat most of the wrapping paper but still dizzy from trying (unsuccessfully) to eat the tinsel attached to her ears
Catches sight of ickle Jesus sweetly sleeping, wanders over to manger
Baaaaaaa
-------------------- Jack the Lass the Sheep (but you can call me Shaun)
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Joseph: quote: Originally posted by Mother Mary: quote: Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd: We gave Joseph the beer!
Oh, and I forgot to mention, Joseph has given up the demon drink so he won't be needing that!
Serenely upturns the tray of exotic tails and cocktails Sorry!
That didn't half look deliberate...
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Angel 1
Nativity Play
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If I'm going to be ignored I'm off. I'll go and cause havok elsewhere.
the fallen angel gives them all (except the nice girl twin) an evil stare and stomps off
-------------------- Jenny Ann smiles sweetly
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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Mary dearest, can you hear that faint whining sound?
I think there's a mosquito in here.
-------------------- Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Sheep 3: [Sheep 3 starts looking around for Even Lowlier Shepherd, who is supposed to have a box of tiny jingle bells attached to cerulean bows]
Baaa.
Box? What box?
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Joseph: Mary dearest, can you hear that faint whining sound?
I think there's a mosquito in here.
Aghhhhhh! Get it away from me, get it away... nasty bitey thing! Don't let it near the baby. Do something about it!!!!
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The Cow
Nativity Play
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I'm off too. Having a cute baby sleeping in my trough is one thing, but having his mum pouring alcohol all over my straw?! If you ask me she's getting a bit uppity. I blame the hormones. And the pelvic floor muscles.
<exits stage centre>
Bump
Bugger!
-------------------- Anybody ever seen a whale in a cow outfit before?
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Mother Mary: quote: Originally posted by Joseph: Mary dearest, can you hear that faint whining sound?
I think there's a mosquito in here.
Aghhhhhh! Get it away from me, get it away... nasty bitey thing! Don't let it near the baby. Do something about it!!!!
Takes nailgun from Mary's handbag. She seems to have quite a few of his tools in here.
Right, Mr Mozzy, let's see what you're made of.
*BLAM* *BLAM* *BLAM* *BLAM*
Hm, sorry about that, Mary. Didn't mean to nail your dress to the wall.
But look! I got the mosquito too.
They always did call me "Fearless Joe Marksman" at the synagogue school. Looks like they were right!
-------------------- Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Even Lowlier Shepherd: quote: Originally posted by Sheep 3: [Sheep 3 starts looking around for Even Lowlier Shepherd, who is supposed to have a box of tiny jingle bells attached to cerulean bows]
Baaa.
Box? What box?
[Sheep 3 refreshes ELS's memory:]
quote: Spoken by Sheep 3 to Sheep 2 in previous scene: I think the first thing we need to do is nibble off all these cerulean ribbons and jingle bells that are plaited into my fleece.
I can hardly be stealthy going *jingle jingle* all the time.
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quote: ditto: It was very nice of bee_of_good_cheer to put them in, and they do look pretty, but yes, the *jingle jingle* has become annoying.
Why don't we put them in this box, and perhaps Even Lowlier Shepherd (he's very nice, not like the others) can give them as a gift to the baby. I notice that the Baby Jesus liked the one I put in the manger.
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Joseph, dearest... GET THOSE NAILS OUT OF MY BEST DRESS! Honestly, do you think Simon is made of money? He'll dock the cost of this dress from your wages, you know.. and we need every penny you can earn to keep Jesus and Lavinia in the manner to which I would like to become accustomed. I mean, there'll be piano lessons, horse riding, ballet for Lavinia, karate for Jesus, school uniforms, Christmas and birthday presents (all on the same day, poor kids), school trips....
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Re-enters, carrying spitting bundle
Is this what you were looking for?
-------------------- I be also known as Moth!
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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Mary dear, I think you're getting ideas above your station. Jesus will be helping me in the workshop as soon as he's slightly bigger than my smallest mallet, and Lavinia will stay at home to clean the floor, help prepare the food and engage in other activities suited only to women.
And I don't want to have to discuss this again.
Honestly, "karate" and "ballet"! How ridiculous.
-------------------- Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote: Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd: Re-enters, carrying spitting bundle
Is this what you were looking for?
Is that the stable cat?
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Joseph
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Feels rather drowsy.
Mary, I'm not sure I can stay awake much long-
-------------------- Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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er, no ma'am it's the other baby.
I found her chewing the glasses in the bar...
-------------------- I be also known as Moth!
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