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Officially the Plough, (Big Dipper, Charles' Wain) is an asterism, not a constellation. It's a notable grouping of stars within a constellation. The constellation is Ursa Major. However, the Plough is my favourite asterism or constellation as it was the first one I learnt to recognise nearly 50 years ago. Plus it's a pointer to a number of other bright stars, not just Polaris.

Welcome. Comfy chairs are on the right, Spanish Inquisition on the left. Bet you didn't expect them.

Been stuck, well working in France the last couple of days. Will add my tuppenceworth to some of the discussions as soon as I can.

Sorry, in France at the moment - will catch up as soon as I can.

*does happy dance*

We miss you too mate.

I am going to reboot this thread, just give me a few days.

*Runs for the lavatory* Sorry too much wine and chocolate.

I'm from Cardiff - we don't do Welsh there. Hi Aikirai and welcome to the lunatic asylum that is TWP. They're all saisneg here, but nice saisneg

A philosoraptor - I like it. Have a beer and draw up a comfy chair. Welcome to the insanity that is TWP.

Cormac, I read the last sentence in your post and I wondered what you were smoking. You seriously need to pull your head out of your arse and stop believing your own rhetoric. Osiris is certainly a "friend" we can do without.

Noticed Onder (I think) getting in a serious tizzy about the Fowl Emperor on NS Gameplay. Maybe someone should tell him that a cigar is sometimes just a cigar. And give him a sense of humour transplant.

Thanks PE, an interesting read.

Not too worried about the chocolate Ifee. Now if it was wine, especially red wine...... My stocks have run low since I left the Delegacy. I drink to forget..... I think.

If there's anything around here more awesome than me I want it found and shot! No, just kidding. Welcome to TWP.

I like Capaldi as the Doctor. There's a lot of wit going on which is of the blink and you'll miss it variety. Couple of old hat plot lines and I didn't think yesterday's episode was great (good, but not great). Still, early days.

My congratulation to the Pacific as well.

Sorry have had granddaughters visiting the last few days, so my free time has been taken up with them. It is good to don the robes of "Cardinal Guardian Most Evil" once again. Rest assured my wit will be as acid as ever and my tongue sharp. I will live up to my name in defence of The West Pacific.

Of course. He was never banned during my Delegacy and he need the exercise. Getting a little podgy.

Hi CoS - good avatar.

What Eli said.

The kitten has a new trick; trying to climb up the telescope tripod leg while I'm observing the Sun. Cute, but annoying.

Greetings and welcome. Do you have any wine? My stocks seemed to have been raided during a recent, shall we say, misunderstanding.

With a new kitten in the house (4 years after we left our last cat with friends in Australia) you can guess which is my preference.

A witty and interesting read. Thank you.