Schro

I'm gonna be busy this weekend and therefore won't be able to tackle creating a new anagram until Monday. If somenoe would else would like to take my turn to start one before then, they are more than welcome. Cheers, Schro

Let's see.. if I jump in my car now and head west averaging 70 miles per hour, I could get there by.. Ahh, fudge lol. Best of luck, CygnusX-1Bk2. That faint sound you'll hear is me screaming from Dallas. Wish I could be there! (did I mention that already?) Schro

QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Mar 15 2005, 07:51 PM) That was solved on a sheet of paper in the dresing room of our local theatre during a dress rehearsal for The Sound of Music this evening. I rang my beloved wife, gave her details on how to access the forum and the thread and talked her through posting the answer on a mobile phone. Her verdict - I'm sad!!!!! Anyway, to business - Alex's current problems are not the first of a legal nature to be encountered by Rush. Some time back, Ray Danniels was accused of damaging a sculpture which was located in the backstage area of an arena they were playing. Security guards accosted Geddy, and loudly protested t this wanton act of vandalism. Geddy denied the claim, of course. pointing out that Ray would never stoop so low. Eventually, he proclaimed - Ray Hit Art By Stage? Oh Be Quiet!!! Forgot to tell you Madra, your dress rehearsal story where you solved the last anagram in the dressing room and called your wife had me in stitches. Too funny! To your beloved wife, Madra is not sad, he's one of us! (a distinct, even if subtle, difference). Cheers, Schro Oh, by the way, I believe the answer to your riddle is.. "Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight."

Gonna tackle yours after lunch Madra - I havn't forgotten about you!!

Think I might have slain the kingly foe. How bout this.. Trouble frees cold heat trap Ooh, grand Dean stricken blind Since dull roasted bound slum Fold flayed hog, bruise thatch Would moaning silo. Twinge, maul, right tripe Eh, a tumble ruins grand herd Driven out taste, Ian? Reap tall corn. Steal each dot due Drowns tight meals Rabbit! Bring me sunk hen Seem woolly fen Hook thy steaks yet. Finish night, sheath off sting I fart. He cave. Web, From this a reed. could also be seen as The clouds prepare for battle In the dark and brooding silence Bruised and sullen stormclouds Have the light of day obscured Looming low and ominous In twilight premature Thunderheads are rumbling In a distant overture All at once, the clouds are parted Light streams down In bright unbroken beams Follow men's eyes As they look to the sky The shifting shafts of shining Weave the fabric of their dreams... Great challenge Slaine. I'm off to a well-deserved lunch! (Glad you mentioned it wasn't one big anagram, my brain was about to go on strike) Schro

QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Mar 17 2005, 11:37 AM) And for those who asked, each line is a seperate anagram but the entire thing is one whole piece. Well that small tidbit eliminates about 50 million permutations - thanks. Back to work!

Limey!! I second RickyRob's question. But I'll start working on it anyway. To the War Room!! Schro

QUOTE (invisibleairwaves @ Mar 16 2005, 12:04 PM) Can I try? I'm going to bypass the standard 5 page "Transfer of TRF Python Trivia Turn" form and just give you the floor. Go ahead Invisibleairwaves!

Wow Madra - you were all over this one. Great job bro!! Schro

I'm with GG. I would give anything to see you in action CygnusX-1Bk2. I'm sure you're great!! I love Rush tribute bands. They keep the spirit of the band alive and I for one appreciate that. I've only been to a few tribute concerts, but each one I was in heaven (plus I had way better seats than I ever got for a Rush show). We know you can't duplicate them perfectly and we're ok with that. Just give us your heart and soul and you will capture our imagination. Good luck at the show CygnusX-1Bk2 - wish I could be there! Schro

Maybe I'll just take things into my own hands and form my own tribute band that only plays in Texas and Alabama, obviously the two most undermarketed Rush states in the nation. Let's see, I think I can do the Geddy role. Let's go down the list. I can play keyboards. Check. And some bass. Check but need to start practicing 8 hours a day. Bass pedals. Hmm, have to pick up some of those. Shouldn't be too hard to learn. Check. Anything I missed? Oh yeah, vocals. Ouch, I'm not so good there. Cripes Ged, why'd ya have make your role so hard? You don't have to do everything, man! Stand up for yourself and spread out the work a little, bud! Hmm. I see a conversation forming. Check for a new post in the Rush forum soon. I see Geddy calling a group meeting.. Schro

I would kill a small animal to be there. Sadly, my lear is in the shop as well. I think we need to fire our mechanics GG, I can never get across the country when I need to these days.. sigh. Anyone know a tribute band in Dallas? I'm dyin over here!

Is this the Blue Crush thread? Haven't seen it - heard it was just ok. Alright alright I'll pick it up already and give my review next week.

QUOTE (Bastille Night @ Mar 14 2005, 10:05 PM)Yes....a hint, a hint, my kingdom for a hint!!!! Then again, my kingdom wouldn't warrant a very good hint. So hopefully this is correct: Symbols on a field of visions .. And it would appear that our very own Bastille Night put that hint to good use. Bravo, Sir Bastille, Bravo!! You have the con, my good man. Schro

Ahem, I already gave today's hint. QUOTE (Schro @ Mar 14 2005, 02:13 PM) I'll give a small hint. Again, it is a Rush lyric, though it's one that is a bit more obscure than some. Also, your last guess had a word in it that was mighty close to one that's in the solution. Keep trying! Schro

I just would like to say a few words about our resident Struggling Anagramist, aka Steel Rat. The Word Scramble game has been going on since last October, and our hero Steel Rat has been following it most of that time. Too my knowledge, poor Steel Rat hasn't solved a puzzle once. This is no knock against Mr. Rat, the puzzles are hard and those of us who are getting some of them are permanently warped in some other manner , outcasts of society and finding a small hovel of refuge in the TRF Word Scramble thread. But the Iron Rodent just refuses to give up. He just keeps slugging away even though he's not once got a base hit. And this post is my tribute to his perserverence. Take a look at a sampling of his series of posts in the thread to see his earnest in action. QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Nov 22 2004, 10:06 PM) This is absolutely ingenious I get the feeling yall are cheating, finding these from the internet. If that's not the case, who can give me tips on how to make these anagrams, so I, the lonely child who never had any fun, can have some fun? QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Jan 9 2005, 10:16 PM) Ya'll are mind freaks! Can we like... make an easier version of this, because I was stumped over "Presto!" Serious! We need entertainment for the less-advanced types QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Jan 15 2005, 10:30 AM) I'm no good at this! QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Jan 15 2005, 02:32 PM) Steel Rat, you can do this!! QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Jan 18 2005, 08:12 PM) CURSES!! I was so close! QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Jan 22 2005, 03:44 PM)*Waiting impatiently for the next anagram* Let's go, Moon!! QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Jan 26 2005, 08:40 PM) Brilliant strategy! QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Jan 29 2005, 12:31 AM) Ok... Here's one I'mma take serious... I'mma get this one, dangit!! QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Feb 13 2005, 12:59 PM ) ...I bet there's a clue in here somewhere that I'm not seeing... QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Feb 13 2005, 01:09 PM) Alright... I thought about the introduction post and I thought about something... I might get it! QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Feb 13 2005, 01:17 PM) OOOOOOOOOHHH I'm so close, I KNOW I AM!! QUOTE (Bastille Night @ Feb 13 2005, 12:59 PM) Well done Steel Rat....but unfortunately incorrect. Please try again. QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Feb 13 2005, 01:58 PM ) How long before we get some hints?? I swear, if I get just ONE HINT, I'll have this one.. QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Feb 20 2005, 06:42 PM) Where's AK? I want my anagram puzzle! QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Feb 23 2005, 05:48 PM) HOORAY! We're on again!! QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Feb 27 2005, 04:44 PM) ...Waiting... Mr. Rat has stayed with us through it all. And, as you can see, when the thread goes idle for a bit, he's almost always the one to try and get things started again. This game started as an innocent 10 letter anagrams and now has escalated into 30 to 40 letter insane puzzles (The record is Bastille Night who submitted a 48 letter monster - I'm proud to say I was able to crack that one ). Mr. Rat, I compiled a few more quotes here just to show you that others of us get frustrated as well.. QUOTE (Schro @ Feb 11 2005, 10:24 AM) Woohoo Rolinda! You got it!! Excellent work. Of course, now you have the onerous task of lifting poor Madra out of the deep depression he'll likely succumb to after working on this one so hard and not getting it. QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Feb 12 2005, 05:46 AM) Madra goes over to the corner and bangs his head against the wall in frustration and applauds Rolinda. QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Feb 17 2005, 12:46 PM) Memo to self - Instead of coming up with funny wrong answers, try concentrating on working out the right one you dipstick!!!! QUOTE (Schro @ Feb 24 2005, 02:49 PM) Seriously, is that really the clue? QUOTE (Bastille Night @ Mar 11 2005, 12:55 AM) Alright, I dub thee "the most aggravating game ever"!!! First, I'm stumped for numerous days on Shro's last clue, only to find out that it was from the same song that I submitted as a clue quite recently. Then, I triumphantly solved Madra's puzzle and came to the board to post my answer........only to find out that Schro had beat me to the punch by a good hour. I guess I'm just saying I would to take a moment to tip my cap to Steel Rat. Sure this is just a game, but he's an inspriation to all of us to keep plodding on against the endless winter storm. Or maybe he's just hanging out with some Rush buddies. Either way is fine, we like havin' ya! As a parting gesture, I'd like to submit a Rush song excerpt that might give Steel Rat a moment of solace Cheers, Schro It's cold comfort To the ones without it To know how they struggled- How they suffered about it If their lives were exotic and strange They would likely have gladly exchanged them For something a little more plain Maybe something a little more sane We each pay a fabulous price For our solutions in the TRF Word Scramble thread But a spirit with a vision Is a dream with a mission... P.S. Truth be told, we're not cheating. We just have a strong drive to work on things other than our real jobs! (never underestimate such a motivation)

QUOTE (Bastille Night @ Mar 14 2005, 02:43 PM) Huge apologies. There couldn't have possibly another correct answer so I assumed you would go ahead. I guess I shouldn't have dove in without understanding the formalities of the thread. So Belated Congrats on very quickly solving that ridiculous puzzle that I submitted. No worries Bastille. I'm glad you dove in and it's really not a big deal. I'm just bored and had to post something <grin>. Otherwise I might have to (gasp) work! Schro

QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Jan 27 2005, 04:16 AM) Schro, as one of those who regularly plays this game, I doff my cap and say well done. I suspect our horns will lock sooner rather than later. Your words here are so prophetic I wonder if you have some psyhic powers that even you are not aware of. But seriously, regardless of who gets it right first, I have fun here. I hope the rest of y'all do too. Schro

QUOTE (Schro @ Feb 24 2005, 05:41 PM)QUOTE (Bastille Night @ Feb 24 2005, 04:40 PM) Alright, maybe this one is a bit ridiculous so I'll add an easy hint Original puzzle: SANE SCHRO NOT FIRST !! AND BASTILE THE RUDE DUNCE WON !! SHEESH. Hint puzzle: NONE CATCH ME ERR. Gotta get both of them!! I won't be around to confirm the answer tonight, so carry on once you get it. Regardless, here is the solution to your Loch Rush Monster SANE SCHRO NOT FIRST !! AND BASTILE THE RUDE DUNCE WON !! SHEESH is Silence shrouds the forest As the birds announce the dawn NONE CATCH ME ERR is The Necromancer Now I need some aspirin. Schro A small note to Bastille Night. Again, thanks for joining the fun in here - we like having you. However, if I may submit a wee complaint. A few weeks ago, you gave this thread it's biggest challenge yet. A 48 letter behemoth (the "sane Schro not first" one) that had my brain in knots trying to solve it. Then, when I finally did, you, uh, neglected the fine tradition of this thread to give the obligatory response saying I had got it. Perhaps it was obvious, but still it would have been nice. Plus we waited a few days because normally we wait for the poster to verify an answer before we start the next one. Which left Steel Rat anagramless for days. QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Feb 27 2005, 04:44 PM ) ...Waiting... If i'm giving you the impression that i'm bitter and pouting that my solution was never acknowledged, let me put that to rest. I finished my week long bout of being bitter and pouting a full two days ago. And I'm over it. Really, I am. I can go several consecutive minutes without thinking about it. But perhaps a quick note from you on the subject might be nice, if you have a moment. Cheers, Schro (Edit: shortened a bit)

QUOTE (Bastille Night @ Mar 14 2005, 01:22 PM) Grrrrrr.....stumped again so far. Unless of course you actually did pay a psychic who gave you some information regarding a particular board member and a techno artist: SOLD VISION. SLAINE OFFS MOBY !! I guess I should probably try again, eh!?! Glad you're throwing your hat into the fray, Bastille. It's great to have you in our small group here that works on these. I'll give a small hint. Again, it is a Rush lyric, though it's one that is a bit more obscure than some. Also, your last guess had a word in it that was mighty close to one that's in the solution. Keep trying! Schro

Bastille Day - the only song recorded for the "Down The Tubes" tour. (I'm guessing here, I'm stumped as well)

Can someone tell me my point total again? I lost track.

I don't know that much Python trivia. I'm passing my turn to whomever wants it. Cheers, Schro

QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Mar 11 2005, 08:55 PM)This is a nightmarish look into the future - Alex is convicted, and sent to prison, by coincidence on the same day that George Lucas is sent to prison for crimes against Sci-Fi perpetrated when he created Jar Jar Binx. They end up in the same cell, but Alex realises to his horror that Lucas snores. Loudly. Eventually, he covers his ears with three blankets and a pillow, and curls up in the foetal position in the far corner of the cell. The headlines the next day in the prison newspaper read Felon Avoids Noisy Film Boss Not quite Madra, good try! Schro

Sorry guy, had this done this afternoon, then the forum got sick and threw up. Now that you have that lovely image dancing in your head, let me proceed with the next challenge.. As you all know, Alex is dealing with his court case this week. One of the TRF crack staff was able to get close to this precarious scenario to bring you the following almost but not quite live report. Alex and his attorny are walking to the courtroom. Alex is clearly nervous and is chatting to his attorney John trying to get some last minute advice. Alex: What's our plan? John: Plan? Uh, compliment the judge alot. Alex: That's the plan? John: You have a better idea? Alex: No, not really. John: Look, I've been preparing for this case for 5 months. I'm ready. Just let me do the talking, ok? Alex: Ok, ok. I won't say a word, I promise. (They get into the courtroom and an imposing black female judge comes in and sits down.) Alex: This is perfect, I'm great with girls. John: Uh, Alex, that's not going to work here, don't even think about.. (Alex stands up) Alex: Good morning Judge. I just want to say one thing before we start. Judge: Which is.. Alex: Well, I really like your choice of shoes today. Judge: Is that all? Alex: Oh yeah, and also, is there any chance you could just dimiss the case? Judge: About the same chance as you being able to pull a rabbit out of your ass. Alex: Really? Well I just did that yesterday for some kids at the hospital but it takes a couple days before I can do it again.. Judge: That's enough Mr. Zivojinovich, would you please sit down so we can get started? Alex: Could you call me Mr. Lifeson? Judge: I'll call you whatever the heck I want, I think I've earned it. Alex: Well if it's all the same I would prefer to be called Alex or Mr. Lifeson or Bo, I think I've earned it. Judge: Bo? Alex: Yeah, you know, from Bo knows Bo? Played football and baseball? Judge: Why would anyone call you Bo? Alex: Well, you see Bo was a famous athlete known to play all these sports, and I'm a famous musician that can play all these different guitars.. John: Alex.. (pause) Judge: Mr. Lifeson, would you please sit down? Alex: Sure, did I mention how nice your shoes look? Judge: Attorney, can you please control your client. John: (mumbles) Not really, no.. John: (louder) I mean, of course I will. (to Alex) Alex, please.. Alex: Stop the shoe compliments..? John: That'd be a start. Alex: But they go with her gown so well! John: I know that but.. Alex: I mean, she coulda chose brown shoes, those woulda been terrible with a black robe! I'm just sayin'.. John: I think she gets that by now but I really don't think it's helping our case.. Alex: And not only do they look good, but they look comfy too, which shows she's practical.. At this, the judge bangs her gavel against the podium and says.. "Bo Liffeson, sim' yo liv' ass don!" Good luck! Schro